CNOOC takes top three spots for Chinese trucked LNG sales in August
The company’s Tianjin, Zhuhai and Ningbo terminals sold a combined average of 843 tanker trucks of LNG per day last month
View ArticleGermany’s onshore wind decline opens door for gas
The declining rate of expansion in German wind farms seen in H1 may signal opportunities for gas to expand its share of the energy mix.
View ArticlePetroChina’s Kunlun prepares for pipeline reform
With its midstream pipeline network expected to be taken over by a national pipeline company, China’s Kunlun Energy is increasingly turning its focus to its downstream business.
View ArticleBeirut eyes FSRU as power plans advance
Lebanon is planning to kickstart an ambitious gas-fired power expansion, but it must first answer questions over how it will integrate LNG supplies with the new plants.
View ArticleInvestors see rising climate risks in Aussie LNG
As global emissions continue to increase, climate risk is rising up the agenda of Australia’s financial community, which is worrying that investment in fossil fuels could be jeopardised.
View ArticleBig decisions for East Timor as treaty is ratified
The maritime boundary treaty between East Timor and Australia has been ratified, giving the Southeast Asian nation control over valuable assets in the Timor Sea, but a strategic plan for further...
View ArticleColombia’s second LNG terminal makes progress
A second LNG terminal in Colombia would boost security of supply, but concerns over financing remain one of several obstacles for the project.
View ArticleNigeria looks to reboot failing power sector
Nigeria’s federal government is turning to old methods to turn around its failing power market, but it will not get far without significant improvements in governance.
View ArticleEPA plan to roll back methane regulations sparks backlash
Critics of the plan believe that softer regulations for gas could damage its image as a climate-friendly fuel.
View ArticleEngie becomes latest target in market abuse clampdown
The trading arm of the French energy firm has become the latest to be fined over alleged gas market manipulation as European regulators step up their efforts to combat price rigging.
View ArticleNew EU commission to balance climate ambition and energy security
The EU’s new director general for energy has reiterated gas’s key role in the energy transition and restated that green gases will be supported by the incoming European Commission.
View ArticleA clean lifeline for coal?
The coal sector is facing economic and environmental challenges that threaten future demand, but there is still room for growth in some markets.
View ArticleClock ticking on China’s long-awaited pipeline reform
Time is running out for China to kickstart the process of establishing a national pipeline company this year as Asia’s largest gas market is approaching its busiest season.
View ArticleFirst Gen eyes first Philippine LNG imports in 2021
The company has accelerated plans for the country’s first LNG imports, which it will aim to secure through short-term deals.
View ArticlePapua LNG one step closer to FID after Total agrees concessions
Total has moved nearer to making FID on the project in early 2020 after agreeing a series of last-minute concessions with PNG’s new government.
View ArticleIndia – the challenge of rising power demand
India’s increasing demand for electricity will be met by greater levels of renewable output, but higher levels of coal-fired power generation will also be needed.
View ArticleSpain’s renewables auctions on hold as coalition plans falter
The delay to forming a new coalition government in Spain has put on hold Madrid’s plans to hold new auctions for renewable energy capacity.
View ArticleJapan’s LNG imports receive weather boost
Sweltering temperatures and low spot prices are raising Japan’s LNG consumption, with volumes up 31% in July compared with June.
View ArticlePetroChina flags LNG trading ambitions in Pakistan tender
PetroChina’s involvement shows how Chinese gas companies are expanding their roles as LNG traders by engaging in transactions in Asia.
View ArticleAsian spot LNG prices fall as summer draws to close
Power sector gas use is set to fall as Northeast Asia nears the end of the summer cooling season.
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