Beijing backs gas – but what about LNG?
Gas will be critical to China’s energy transition, and the market is set for considerable expansion. However, continued massive LNG import growth is not guaranteed.
View ArticleChina’s US LNG imports to decline
China imported 2 mt of US LNG over the first 10 months of 2018, but US LNG exports to China are set to slump in Q4.
View ArticleUK unlikely to incentivise creation of new gas storage
The UK’s storage capacity has dropped to just 2% of demand, but it is doubtful the government will step in to encourage more to be built.
View ArticleWhat role for gas in the energy transition?
The outlook for the role of gas in the world's three largest energy markets - China, the US and India - is varied. However, gas demand still looks set to grow in all three.
View ArticleQatar aims high for LNG after leaving OPEC
Qatar sees a brighter future for its energy sector once it leaves OPEC, especially by further consolidating its position as an LNG supplier.
View ArticleFuel oil strength could support LNG demand
The unexpected strength in fuel oil prices could prompt generators in Northeast Asia to buy more gas over the winter.
View ArticleSaudi Arabia extends its Russian connections
Saudi Arabia’s growing cooperation with Russia on oil production will help speed up the kingdom’s plans to invest in LNG.
View ArticleEurope’s weakening gas security
European gas production is forecast to fall while gas demand could be supported by changes in power generation in the mid-term. With flexibility of supply also weakening, there are risks to future...
View ArticleMEA’s enthusiasm for FSRUs fizzling out
The number of operational FSRUs in the MEA is set to fall sharply over the coming years because of growing gas production, geopolitics and cost considerations.
View ArticleMinimal gains ahead for Norwegian production
Growth in Norway’s output will be marginal in the coming years and will help provide a floor to European prices.
View ArticleInvestment needed to sustain Europe’s gas output
Declining gas output in Europe and Algeria will further boost Europe’s dependence on imported LNG and pipeline gas from countries such as Russia as early as 2023 unless greater upstream investment is...
View ArticleLatin America’s LNG buyers contemplate exports
The prospects of Latin America becoming a major LNG supplier remain bleak despite proposed export projects in Argentina, Chile and Mexico.
View ArticleTaiwan – limits for gas growth
After years of steady increases, Taiwan’s gas demand growth is expected to face challenges. Capacity limitations and potential policy changes could hit the outlook for growth.
View ArticleArgentina on the cusp of exporting LNG
Argentina is poised to start exporting LNG in 2019, but challenges lie ahead for the country’s ambition to become Latin America’s biggest LNG supplier.
View ArticleAsia will remain central to Qatar’s LNG strategy
Qatar is implementing LNG trading strategies that will further consolidate its position in the Asian market.
View ArticleGolden Pass to be a conduit for US LNG into Europe
Golden Pass, an FID on which was taken in early February, will be Qatar Petroleum’s strategic project to serve the European LNG market while freeing up more Ras Laffan volumes for key Asian customers.
View ArticleAustralian LNG – More supply still to come
The market is underestimating global LNG supplies from current facilities, including those in Australia, Akap Energy’s Anish Kapadia writes in this contributed feature.
View ArticleQatar and Saudi Arabia shop abroad for gas
Geopolitical rivals Qatar and Saudi Arabia have embarked on an aggressive drive to expand their international gas supply networks.
View ArticleTurkey curtails reliance on gas imports
Turkey’s ambition to diversify its energy mix away from gas will intensify competition among suppliers as they seek to defend their share of the country’s market.
View ArticleQatar plots LNG market dominance via expansion
Qatar is marching on with a multifaceted LNG strategy that will enable Doha to maintain its market share and remain a reliable supplier of the fuel in Asia and Europe alike.
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