US President Joe Biden’s administration has asked the European Union (EU) to ensure LNG shipments that meet US methane regulations automatically comply with Europe’s standards for imports, according to a letter seen by Reuters last week. Linking US and EU methane standards would safeguard the US’ growing LNG trade with Europe,…
Free ReadVenture Global LNG earned $4.85 bill in 2023, according to financial documents prepared for its $3 bill initial public offering (IPO). The LNG export plant developer was expected to announce plans for a stock market listing in New York, according to a source talking with Reuters. The documents showed Venture Global…
Asian LNG spot prices firmed slightly last week, tracking the European gas markets hike. Warm weather forecasts, strong inventories and weak economic data kept China muted,
Cyprus could become an LNG export hub, according to the Government. The country’s Energy Minister, George Papanastasiou said at the 12th Cyprus Energy Symposium, held in Nicosia last week, that the aim was for Cyprus to become an export hub, which will come from Eastern Mediterranean deposits.
In anticipation of potential increases spot LNG prices next year, buyers are looking at their purchasing strategies, as the global LNG market faces tight conditions amid concerns over supply vulnerabilities and increasing demand. Spot LNG prices will be vulnerable to supply shocks and unforeseen events, as the global LNG balance…
Free ReadGermany's economy ministry has instructed state-owned LNG terminal operator Deutsche Energy Terminal (DET) to reject Russian LNG cargoes, according to the UK’s Financial Times.. The FT quoted a letter dated 6th November sent by the ministry to DET that told the terminal operator "not to accept any deliveries of Russian…
ADNOC Gas has signed a 10-year Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with GAIL India Limited, India's largest natural gas company, to supply up to 0.52 mill tonnes per annum of LNG, starting in 2026. The SPA converts the previous Heads of Agreement (HoA) between ADNOC Gas and GAIL, announced in…
Free ReadMalaysian LNGC player, MISC, part of the Petronas conglomerate, described LNGC spot rates as moderate in the third quarter of this year amidst subdued LNG demand in Asia and elevated inventory levels in Europe, keeping rates below previous years' levels. The spot rate outlook moving into the fourth quarter of…
This year, ADNOC Logistics and Services, part of Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC Group, strengthened its asset base with newbuilding contracts valued up to $2.5 bill (AED9.2 bill). These included up to 10 new LNGCs, and through AW Shipping $1.4 bill (AED5 bill) for nine Very Large Ethane Carriers (VLECs) and around…
Argentina’s state-owned energy company, YPF’sCEO, Horacio Marín has confirmed that the companywants to begin exporting LNG and has a project on the drawing board, Operations are expected to start utilising a floating facility offshore Río Negro province.