South Korea’s emissions ambitions
South Korea’s new government is rolling out new energy policies – with big implications for the power sector. These changes could create opportunities for gas-fired power generation.
View ArticleIran throws down gauntlet on production growth
Iran issued a challenge to its Arab Gulf neighbours by saying it will dramatically boost oil and gas production and exports by 2021.
View ArticlePeruvian LNG exports evolve amid oversupply
LNG from Peru is increasingly being traded on the spot market, encouraging the exporter to explore regions beyond Latin America.
View ArticlePower to the islands in the Caribbean
The Caribbean is trying to develop its hydrocarbon potential while cutting dependence on refined product imports by boosting use of renewables. Gas may play a role in the transition, but it is likely...
View ArticleHigher Norwegian flows could dampen NBP prices
Prices at the NBP have risen over the past week but could come under pressure over the latter part of this week.
View ArticleTransco price to rise despite growing Marcellus output
Prospects for above-average temperatures in the northeastern US in early August will support the Transco Z6 price in New York.
View ArticleChokepoints critical for global trade in LNG and NGLs
Most of the world’s LNG is shipped via a small number of strategic locations, which could affect prices if disrupted.
View ArticleKuwait banks on Jurassic gas bonanza
Kuwait’s non-associated gas production is rising, which will reduce the country’s reliance on imported LNG and associated gas output.
View ArticleLithium battery demand soars while supply lags behind
Soaring lithium demand for batteries has led to fears supply may fall short, prompting a surge in investment in production of the mineral.
View ArticlePanama Canal to increase in importance for world LNG trade
The Panama Canal will become increasingly critical for the global LNG trade as US liquefaction plants ramp up production towards the end of the decade.
View ArticleEurope’s import mix – slow to change
As Europe becomes increasingly dependent on imports, changes will be seen in the region’s mix of imports. However, the pace of change is likely to be slow.
View ArticleYamal LNG startup to weigh on spot LNG prices
Train 1 at Yamal LNG is set to be commissioned by the end of 2017. This will add volumes to the spot market as the train ramps up in early 2018.
View ArticleTightening Louisiana market supports Henry Hub
The tightening gas market in Louisiana will buoy prices at the Henry Hub over the coming years, discouraging its use as an index in long-term gas and LNG contracts.
View ArticleEquatorial Guinea to face perils of spot LNG
Equatorial Guinea’s overreliance on spot LNG risks deterring interest in the proposed Fortuna FLNG project.
View ArticlePhilippine LNG terminal suffers delays
The Philippines will need to develop LNG imports to meet gas market needs. However, recent government moves have delayed a potential terminal.
View ArticlePre-salt will deal a blow to Brazil’s gas imports
Brazil’s imports of gas and LNG will continue to fall as pre-salt output consolidates its position in the country’s supply mix.
View ArticleNorwegian maintenance to support NBP prices
Maintenance work at Norwegian infrastructure will support the NBP day-ahead as temperatures cool and demand rises.
View ArticleAustralia’s Wheatstone LNG starts operations
Wheatstone’s first train will offer ramp-up cargoes to the spot market in time for the peak winter demand period, which is likely to weigh on spot prices.
View ArticleSingapore LNG progress will boost spot LNG demand
SLNG’s deal with Pavilion Gas is another step forward for Singapore in its attempt to become an LNG trading hub.
View ArticleOverhang of DUCs in US to keep lid on prices
The number of uncompleted wells in US shale plays represents an overhang of potential production that will cap any rallies in the oil price.
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