Bleak outlook for LNG imports in Latin America
Although the prospects for Latin America’s LNG demand remain downbeat over the coming years, floating LNG import projects will fare better than land-based terminals.
View ArticleTaiwan’s government is pushing for gas
Taiwan has ambitious plans to increase its gas use and change its energy mix. New LNG infrastructure will be essential to meeting these targets.
View ArticleGas price volatility to persist in US northeast
Frigid weather is set to continue in the US northeast, which could further delay the start of LNG exports from the Dominion Cove Point plant.
View ArticleNBP day-ahead under pressure from weak demand
NBP prices have been hit by mild temperatures and weak gas-fired generation.
View ArticleDiplomatic spat dampens Dubai’s zeal for LNG
Dubai is looking for alternative sources of energy as its ongoing dispute with Qatar is making LNG less attractive.
View ArticleEuropean energy policy and the impact on gas
The policies shaping European energy markets will determine future gas demand growth. What happens with policies and gas demand in Europe’s three largest gas markets will drive changes in the region.
View ArticleRisk of further cuts to Groningen production
The Dutch regulator has proposed further cuts of up to 50% in output at the Groningen field.
View ArticleMexico’s deepwater auction heralds oil prospects
Mexico’s latest deepwater auction has brightened long-term prospects for oil production, but the country has not given up on gas.
View ArticleCheniere’s China deals may help Corpus Christi expand
Cheniere has become the first US LNG exporter to sign a long-term deal with China, helping to underpin the development of a third train at Corpus Christi.
View ArticleTurkey’s underuse of gas import capacity to worsen
The underutilisation of Turkey’s gas and LNG import infrastructure could worsen as it moves ahead with projects such as Turkish Stream and TANAP.
View ArticleCheniere LNG deal heralds new US push for Chinese market
China’s ever-increasing demand for LNG is good news for US exporters of the fuel.
View ArticleLate winter cold hits Europe
Severe cold temperatures are boosting hub prices in Europe.
View ArticleEuropean imports – stiff competition for LNG
Weak European gas demand could limit the scope for growth in the region’s LNG imports – even in the long term.
View ArticleKuwait’s gas strategy hinges on supply diversification
Kuwait plans to meet its growing gas demand by focusing on boosting domestic gas production, complemented by LNG and gas imports.
View ArticleCatch 22 for Shell’s bullish LNG outlook?
The LNG market needs investment in liquefaction capacity to meet projected demand, but the future demand itself depends on the investment being made.
View ArticleLPG glut could lead to growing competition with LNG
LPG could rival LNG as a fuel in developing countries, Global Gas Analytics told the ACI LPG conference in Lisbon this week.
View ArticleSmall-scale LNG in Latin America set for a bumpy ride
Small-scale LNG has had a positive start in Latin America, but competition and cost will be critical for the technology to become more popular.
View ArticleLPG could dent LNG use in power and industrial sectors
Growth in global LPG output in recent years – led by the US – could see the fuel provide an alternative to LNG in the power and industrial sectors.
View ArticleLatin American LNG taking a hit from pipeline gas
Latin America’s growing gas production will promote pipeline gas trading, which is expected to further dampen the region’s appetite for imported LNG.
View ArticleJapan LNG – slipping into second place
Japan could lose its top spot as the world’s largest LNG importer by the end of the decade. But with questions surrounding the outlook for nuclear, LNG imports could remain high.
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