LEAD STORY
Banking crisis lifts the bar for LNG finance, delays FIDs
Written by AJ KotzeShaken by the banking crisis, investors are getting more demanding when it comes to LNG project finance: almost fully contracted liquefaction capacity is required, equity levels higher than 30 percent and faster debt repayment. Still, two projects obtained almost $15 billion in loans – just days after the Silicon Valley Bank collapsed. Our Markets Editor Anja Karl has more.
The Ukraine invasion has thrown the EU’s long-term and energy strategy into sharp relief and is set to put LNG centre stage again by next winter, our Markets Editor Alexander Wilk writes.
Also in this issue
Atlantic Basin and Middle East almost compensate for lagging Pacific output as of 25 April
Written by AJ KotzeOur data on 25 April showed slightly weaker LNG output globally although exports were still up year-on-year. Meanwhile, net demand was picking up, our Market Editor Alexander Wilk reports.
Supporting the use of LNG as fuel in face of criticism
Written by AJ KotzeBattle lines have been drawn between two campaigning organisations - one supporting LNG as a fuel and the other firmly against it. Technical Editor Ian Cochran reports.
Svanehøj Singapore’s full-scope consolidated marine service offers pump calibration, plus the servicing and repair of compressors, valves and instrumentation with one supplier.
The next generation of monitoring systems for LNG-fuelled vessels are not only improving performance but are set to redefine how fleets are operated. Fuelling Editor Malcolm Ramsay has more.
A round-up of latest events, company and industry news
Written by AJ KotzeBAKER HUGHES, the US liquefied natural gas equipment-maker and energy services company, reported a first-quarter rise in orders, revenues and operating income as liquefaction projects advanced to construction.
