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Gastrade’s Alexandroupolis LNG terminal outage has been extended until further notice after multiple delays since January. The facility, which began commercial operations in October and has a 3.6mmt annual regasification…
Free ReadShell forecasts a 60pct surge in global LNG demand by 2040, driven by Asian economic growth, decarbonisation efforts and the expanding tech sector. China and India are significantly increasing import…
Venture Global has announced a mid-April 2025 commercial start date for its Calcasieu Pass LNG facility in Louisiana amid ongoing disputes with long-term customers over spot market sales. The facility…
The Greater Tortue Ahmeyim LNG project partners initiated LNG production at the bp-operated venture off Mauritania and Senegal's coast. The Phase I development, processing 500 million cubic feet of gas…
Free ReadThe EU’s latest sanctions package against Russia avoids a full LNG ban—restricting measures to terminals off its main gas grid—while Russian LNG exports grew until a January 2025 drop (y-o-y).…
Major LNG players TotalEnergies and JERA elevated supply security concerns at the World Economic Forum in Davos last week. Despite declining Japanese and European LNG offtakes, their demand remains a…
Tuesday, 21 January 2025
Congo's LNG sector advances with the Pointe Noire floating facility's expansion project. Following initial shipments in early 2024, current capacity of 0.60mtpa will increase to 3.0mtpa by end-2025 through the…
Free ReadA landmark agreement between Alaska Gasline Development Corporation and Glenfarne Group marks a crucial turning point for Alaska's LNG project. The privately-funded development includes a carbon capture plant, export facility,…
bp has initiated gas flow at its GTA Phase 1 LNG project offshore Mauritania and Senegal, marking a significant milestone in African LNG development. The project, utilizing FPSO and FLNG…
Venture Global's Plaquemines LNG terminal sent off its first export to Germany, showcasing rapid construction but facing controversy over its commissioning practices. The project highlights America's LNG leadership while revealing…
The European Commission has approved €4.06 billion in German state aid for four floating LNG terminals operated by Deutsche Energieterminal. The facilities in Brunsbüttel, Wilhelmshaven, and Stade will serve as…
Free ReadVenture Global LNG is reportedly starting production at its Plaquemines LNG project in Louisiana, poised to become the first new US LNG plant in two years. Plaquemines LNG will be…
Eni has launched the hull of its Nguya FLNG vessel in China, marking significant progress in the Congo's (Rep.) LNG development. The facility will add 2.40mtpa capacity to existing operations,…
Argentina's YPF is joining forces with PAE and Golar LNG in a US$3 billion venture to develop a new floating LNG export facility in the country. The move follows previous…