High prices hit LNG in China’s transport sector
High prices may sap LNG’s momentum in the Chinese transport sector despite the in-roads made by the fuel in recent years.
View ArticleShenergy to build second Shanghai LNG terminal
Shanghai's Yangshan LNG terminal is set to supply neighbouring markets in the coming years, adding a second terminal will increase flexibility and resilience.
View ArticleNovatek gains share of UK LNG import market
Russia’s Novatek has gained a foothold in importing LNG to the UK but will likely face strong competition from US exporters.
View ArticleItaly sees sixfold increase in small-scale LNG investment
Investment in small-scale LNG projects under development in Italy has reached €1.8 billion, up from €300 million in 2017.
View ArticleIndia raises domestic gas price by 10%
The price rise will be effective from April to September 2019 and will boost revenues for the major state companies.
View ArticleChinese buyers leave US LNG developers empty-handed
US project developers could not entice Chinese buyers into new supply deals at LNG2019 in Shanghai last week, and the impasse is likely to persist while US and Chinese negotiators work on a trade...
View ArticleAlgerian pipeline gas losing competitiveness
Exports of oil-indexed pipeline gas and LNG from Algeria are facing a difficult trading environment as rising crude prices deter buyers.
View ArticleAsian spot LNG prices drop by almost 20% in March
The price of spot cargoes in Asia fell for the fifth month in a row last month, with Japan seeing the biggest fall.
View ArticleBelgian capacity market takes major step forward
Belgium’s parliament has approved a subsidy scheme that could shore up investor confidence in new gas-fired power plants, but final approval by the European Commission remains a hurdle.
View ArticleNorth African pipeline exports see strong rise week on week
Volumes flowing from Africa to Europe were up by 48% on a weekly basis in Week 14, but they were still down from the same week in 2018.
View ArticlePakistani LNG imports reach near-record high
Pakistan’s LNG imports grew by around 37% year on year in March to the second-largest volume on record.
View ArticleLNG sales dry up on CQPGX in Q1
The Chongqing Petroleum and Gas Exchange sold no LNG in March, meaning it sold none of the fuel for the whole of Q1.
View ArticleCNOOC terminals in top spots for Chinese trucked LNG sales
The company’s Tianjin and Ningbo facilities together sent out an average of just over 500 LNG tanker trucks per day last month
View ArticleShanxi backs flagship gas company to boost CBM
A major injection of capital and assets could allow the flagship gas company of northern China's Shanxi province to start make significant progress on local CBM development.
View ArticleNew coal-fired capacity to weigh on Japanese LNG demand
The startup of new coal power units in Japan could reduce demand for LNG imports over the next couple of years.
View ArticleAussie LNG imports progress as supply tightens
A swing to Labor in Australia’s upcoming election would see strong support for renewables and low-emission tech, but the retirement of coal power will also boost gas demand, enabling FSRUs to plug the...
View ArticleEq. Guinea eyes new feedstock for Punta Europa
Equatorial Guinea’s government is tapping new domestic supply for its LNG export hub but will need to secure offtakers to ensure the investments pay off.
View ArticleGas industry holds breath on EU tax revision
The European Commission seems likely to propose amendments to the EU Energy Tax Directive, which could bring both good and bad news for the gas industry.
View ArticleLNG-to-power projects stall in Myanmar
Myanmar approved three LNG-to-power plants in early 2018, but delays in agreeing PPAs mean the projects are likely to miss their planned startup dates.
View ArticleItaly plans gas investment to switch from coal
Enel and Edison, Italy’s two major utilities, are looking at installing new gas-fired generation capacity to replace the country’s coal-based power plants after 2025
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