US-China deal provides boost for energy exports
A deal by the US and China goes some way to ending the two-year trade war, with particular support in the agreement for agriculture and energy exports.
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Mozambique’s Nyusi starts anew as terror threatens LNG boom
Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi was sworn in for a second term Wednesday, three months after his landslide election victory.
LNG carrier attacked offshore Sao Tome
Piracy continues to threaten shipping approaching Nigeria’s maritime space, with the LNG Lokoja vessel attacked on December 28, Dryad Global has reported.
What do low prices mean for LNG developers?
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices across the globe are being described as low currently, with some sections of the media reporting that spot prices in Asia have dropped to seasonal lows as we embark on what could be a mild winter.
US gas drillers saw record gains in 2018, EIA reports
U.S. natural gas production had its biggest one-year increase on record in 2018, the U.S. Energy Information Administration reported Thursday.
Ashurst sets out 2020 predictions for oil and gas M&A
We set out below our top predictions for the global oil and gas industry in 2020.
Australian LNG to beat out Qatar in 2019
Australian LNG exports will rise to 81 million tonnes in 2019-20, according to the country’s new Resources and Energy Quarterly (REQ), although the value of these will decline.
Woodside urges UK business to Western Australia ahead of £20bn project
Aberdeen’s energy sector has been urged to invest in Western Australia as the country’s largest producer of natural gas embarks on a mammoth £20bn project.
Vitol signs up for Nigerian LNG supplies
Vitol has signed a sale and purchase agreement (SPA) with Nigeria LNG (NLNG), for some production from Trains 1, 2 and 3.
IOC sets out the Indian advantage
When Indian Oil Corp. (IOC) was launched it focused on the downstream and has subsequently expanded into the upstream, while also moving into petrochemicals.
Africa makes its case for gas at GECF
The Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) has wrapped up in Malabo, bringing to a close a global discussion on the use and development of gas.
Total signs on to Maputo LNG import plan
Total and South African gas facilities developer Gigajoule have signed a joint development agreement (JDA) on the import of LNG into Maputo.
US officials approve permits for four LNG export projects in Texas
Federal officials have approved permits for three new liquefied natural gas export terminals in the Rio Grande Valley and the expansion of another in Corpus Christi.
Uniper bullish on LNG availability
Uniper is confident that LNG supply will continue to be bountiful in the years to come, providing a secure source of supply for demand around the world, company board member Keith Martin told Energy Voice at ADIPEC.
IEA: Gas and renewables to power Africa
The struggle to provide Africa with energy will become increasingly important, particularly in terms of balancing power with carbon emissions, a new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) has said.
Saipem wins Alen pipeline work
Equatorial Guinea has approved a $90-100 million gas pipeline contract with Saipem.
US eyes exports of coal, LNG to Africa
The US is eager to export LNG and coal to African states, US Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy Steven Winberg told the Africa Oil Week conference.
Cyprus signs off on Aphrodite exploitation plan
Cyprus has issued an exploitation licence to three companies to develop the Aphrodite field, with gas to be exported to Egypt for liquefaction.
LNG comes through for Shell and Total
While low LNG spot prices have taken their toll, the Europe’s two major players in the sector, Total and Shell, performed strongly in the third quarter.
Delfin LNG eyes FID for 2020
Delfin Midstream is moving ahead with front-end engineering and design (FEED) work on its Delfin LNG scheme.
Sempra, Mitsui sketch out LNG extension
Sempra Energy has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Mitsui & Co. potentially entering LNG projects in the US and Mexico.
Renergen chooses builder for South African LNG, helium plant
Renergen has appointed a Chinese company to carry out construction of a planned small-scale liquefaction plant in South Africa.
The place for gas in South Africa’s energy plans
The South African government has published its Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) with the aim of setting out the country’s future energy mix.
Brookfield buying into Cove Point LNG
Brookfield Asset Management is to buy a 25% stake in Cove Point LNG for just over $2 billion in cash.
ANPG plans for future Angola LNG supply
Angola’s new regulator Agência Nacional de Petróleo, Gás e Biocombustíveis (ANPG) has held talks with various producers about supporting future production from Angola LNG.