Alaska LNG could become South Korea’s first U.S. investment
The Alaska LNG project has emerged as South Korea’s likely first U.S. investment under a $200 billion trade deal, with Seoul signalling a possible announcement in late August or early September.
JKM-TTF spreads widen, opens arbitrage for US LNG to Asia
The arbitrage for flexible US LNG cargoes heading to Asia is open with spreads between the Japan Korea Marker (JKM) and the Dutch TTF widening, as the tepid recovery of Qatari and UAE LNG exports is unlikely to outpace rebounding Asian demand.
First cargo from Mexcio’s ECA LNG en route to Asia
TotalEnergies has shipped the first LNG cargo from ECA LNG Phase 1 in Mexico to Asia, marking a commissioning milestone for the 3.25 mtpa Pacific-facing terminal, feed with U.S. natural gas delivered by pipeline from Permian Basin.
LNG Canada at one year: equity resolves offtake, not a channel
LNG Canada passed a year of exports with feedgas near Phase 1 capacity. Across 106 loadings since the first sailing from LNG Canada since last June, South Korea took the largest single share, roughly one cargo in three, ahead of Japan at a quarter and China at just over a fifth.
Delfin ties up Centrica as FLNG 2 offtaker
Delfin LNG has secured a long-term offtake agreement for its second floating LNG vessel offshore Louisiana as British utility Centrica locks in more US LNG supply. Delfin recently reached financial close on its first $5 billion FLNG project, set to add 4.4 mtpa of liquefaction capacity with a targeted start-up in 2030.
Europe shuns term US LNG offtake, hampers project sanctions
European buyers are shying away from signing long-term offtake contracts for US LNG, making it harder for new export projects to secure financing and move towards construction.
Strike at Ichthys LNG to escalate from Thursday
Workers at Ichthys LNG have threatened to escalate strikes starting Thursday after wage negotiations with Inpex failed, raising the concerns over disruptions to roughly 10% of Australia's LNG exports.
Venture Global, Thailand PTT near binding LNG deal
Venture Global and Thailand’s state-controlled energy giant PTT PCL are in advanced talks for binding LNG offtake, supposedly from the Plaquemines or CP2 export facilities in Louisiana. If finalized, the deal would help diversify Thailand’s LNG supply away from Middle Eastern sources.
Eni locks in 2 mtpa LNG offtake from Indonesia
Eni has secured about 2 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of LNG from its South Hub and North Hub projects in Indonesia, supplied via the Bontang terminal in East Kalimantan. The additional supply will help Eni reach its target of more than 20 mtpa of contracted LNG supply by 2030.
Singapore secured sufficient LNG to last until year-end
Singapore has secured enough LNG from outside the Middle East to last through the end of this year, as state-owned buyer GasCo accelerated spot purchases to replace cargoes affected by disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz. Negotiations are underway for long-term offtake from the US, Australia and Canada.
