(Aaron Simonsky, Energy Analytics Institute, 21.Nov.2024) — Pennybacker Capital Management, LLC, a real assets investment manager, completed the acquisition of the small-scale Florida-based liquefied natural gas production and distribution business (Miami LNG business) from New Fortress Energy. The Miami LNG business is a strategically located liquefaction operation, equipped with one […]
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Henry Hub, JKM and TTF Inch Higher
(Energy Analytics Institute, 21.Nov.2024) — The Henry Hub spot price rose 24 cents to $2.34 per million British thermal units (MMBtu) on 20 Nov. 2024 compared to $2.10/MMBtu on 13 Nov. 2024, according to the US-based Energy Information Administration (EIA). The weekly average front-month futures prices for liquefied natural gas […]
The Vaca Muerta Gas-export Plan is a Pipe Dream
(Reuters, 21.Nov.2024) — Natural gas production is booming in Argentina’s vast Vaca Muerta shale lands, but full pipelines and the government’s free-market approach to paying for new ones may prevent the country from becoming a major gas exporter by early next decade. About $58 billion worth of new or upgraded […]
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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 20.Nov.2024, Words: 148) — Mexico Business Forum head Roberto Salinas León spoke with Pietro D. Pitts—for his Podcast “LatAmNRG Matters”—about Mexico: US-Mexico bilateral trade, the USMCA, El Chapo, a good and bad Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex), Pemex being the equivalent to a […]
Fact sheet: $18.4bn Rio Grande LNG project and headwinds
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 20.Nov.2024, Words: 250) — Rio Grande LNG (RGLNG) is a LNG export facility located in Brownsville, Texas. At full development RGLNG is expected to deliver 27 million metric tonnes per annum (MTPA) of LNG. The RGLNG proposal will supply a more sustainable […]
Flex LNG Secures TC Extension for Flex Courageous and Flex Resolute
(Flex LNG, 7.Nov.2024) — Flex LNG Ltd agreed with the Charterer of Flex Courageous and Flex Resolute, a Supermajor, to amend the existing Time Charter Agreements (“TC”) for the two LNG carriers where the parties have agreed a new firm period from 2029 to 2032 which may be extended by […]
DXT Commodities Delivers First MedMax LNG Cargo to Asia
(DXT Commodities, 7.Nov.2024) — A ceremony graciously hosted by Dongguan Daosen marked a number of milestones for the partners involved, Shenzhen Gas (via its subsidiary Sino-Benny LPG), DXT Commodities, Hartree Partners and Dongguan Energy (via its subsidiary Dongguan Daosen Natural Gas), in bringing the Dapeng Princess and her cargo from […]
Sempra Says ECA LNG Progressing, to Start in Spring 2026
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 6.Nov.2024) — Sempra Infrastructure and its Mexican subsidiary, Infraestructura Energética Nova (IEnova), continue to move forward with Energía Costa Azul (ECA) LNG Phase 1. Sempra Infrastructure said that construction at ECA LNG Phase 1 has progressed, and commercial operations are still slated […]
Sempra Sees Completion of Rosarito Expansion Pipeline in 4Q:24
(Energy Analytics Institute, 6.Nov.2024) — Sempra Infrastructure said the long-awaited Gasoducto Rosarito Expansion Pipeline (GRO by its Spanish acronym) is expected to reach commercial operations in the fourth-quarter 2024 (4Q:24). GRO will support natural gas supply to Energía Costa Azul (ECA) LNG Phase 1, Sempra announced 6 Nov. 2024 in […]
Sempra Reports 3Q:24 Results (PDF Download)
(Sempra, 6.Nov.2024) — Sempra reported third-quarter 2024 earnings, prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), of $638mn, or $1 per diluted share, compared to third-quarter 2023 GAAP earnings of $721mn, or $1.14 per diluted share. On an adjusted basis, the company’s third-quarter 2024 earnings were $566mn, or $0.89 […]
ANALYSIS: Mexico and Canada aim to step up LNG efforts
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 5.Nov.2024, Words: 750) — It’s another landmark moment for North American energy. That is, after Mexico shipped its madden LNG cargo this summer from a facility in Altamira, Mexico off the Atlantic coast. That shipment officially propelling the Latin American country […]
TotalEnergies to Supply 2 mtpa of LNG to Sinopec for 15 Years
(Energy Analytics Institute, 4.Nov.2024) — TotalEnergies signed a sales agreement (HoA) with Sinopec for the delivery of 2 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of LNG for 15 years, starting in 2028. With the agreement, TotalEnergies strengthens its long-term position in the LNG market in China, the largest market in the […]
Texas LNG Selects Kiewit as EPC Contractor for 4 MTPA Brownsville Facility
(Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 4.Nov.2024) — Texas LNG Brownsville LLC subsidiary of Glenfarne Energy Transition, LLC selected Kiewit, through its subsidiaries Kiewit Engineering Group Inc. and Kiewit Energy Group Inc., to lead the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of the proposed Texas LNG 4 million tonnes per annum […]
Guyana and Suriname Could Provide 12 mmtpa of LNG in the 2030s
(Wood Mackenzie, 4.Nov.2024) — Several gas developments are underway in Guyana and Suriname that could offer new competitive LNG supply sources early next decade, according to a new report from Wood Mackenzie. According to Wood Mackenzie’s report “Can Guyana and Suriname LNG compete against new global supply?”, Guyana and Suriname […]
Exxon Eyes First Golden Pass LNG Cargo in Late-2025, Woods Says
(Energy Analytics Institute, 1.Nov.2024) — ExxonMobil Corporation, which is partnered with QatarEnergy in the three-train 18 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) Golden Pass LNG project, eyes the ship off of the initial LNG cargo from the project in late 2025, Darren Woods, the chairman and CEO of the Texas-based company […]
Commonwealth LNG and Kimmeridge Commit to Natural Gas Certification
(Kimmeridge, 1.Nov.2024) — Kimmeridge-backed Commonwealth LNG and Kimmeridge Texas Gas (KTG) announced a commitment to obtain independent certification of their natural gas operations under the protocols developed by MiQ. The initiative supports Kimmeridge’s innovative ability to deliver a “wellhead-to-water” net zero cargo for Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions […]
Commonwealth LNG Launches Initiatives in SW Louisiana
(Commonwealth, 1.Nov.2024) — Commonwealth LNG, a Kimmeridge portfolio company, announced a comprehensive package of community support initiatives for Cameron Parish, Louisiana, the future site of Commonwealth’s LNG export terminal, which is anticipated to begin construction in the first half of 2025. Commonwealth’s community investments will focus on providing critical healthcare […]
Woodside and Tokyo Gas in Discussions Over Stake in US LNG Project
(Reuters, 31.Oct.2024) — Tokyo Gas is in talks with Woodside Energy over taking a stake in a multi-billion-dollar Louisiana liquefied natural gas (LNG) export project, according to two people familiar with the discussions. Woodside, an Australian oil and gas producer, this month closed on a $1.2 billion buy of developer […]
Petrobras 3Q:24 Hydrocarbon Production in Two Charts
(Energy Analytics Institute, 31.Oct.2024) — Brazil’s state-owned Petrobras reported total hydrocarbon production of 2,689 Mboe/d in the third quarter 2024 (3Q:24), down 0.8% sequentially compared to the 2Q:24 and down 7.9% compared the 3Q:23. RELATED STORY: Petrobras Reports 3Q:24 Output of 2.7 MMboe/d (PDF Download) Importantly, Petrobras was forced to […]
Cheniere Reports 3Q:24 Results, Updates on Dividend (PDF Downloads)
(Cheniere, 30.Oct.2024) — Cheniere Energy, Inc. announced its financial results for the third quarter 2024 as well as details around producing and loading its 1,000th LNG cargo, its dividend, comprehensive capital allocation plan, voluntary, measurement-informed Scope 1 methane emissions intensity target for its liquefaction facilities. ____________________
Tecpetrol and Pampa Energía Move Forward with Plans for Bahía Blanca
(Energy Analytics Institute, 29.Oct.2024) — Vaca Muerta shale formation producers Tecpetrol and Pampa Energía are reportedly moving forward with plans to utilize the Bahía Blanca port area recently abandoned by state-owned YPF SA and its Malaysian counterpart Petronas in favor of another port at Río Negro. Tecpetrol, Argentina’s main shale […]
Lower 48 LNG Exports to Reach 25.7 Bcf/d by Jan. 2030
(Energy Analytics Institute, 28.Oct.2024) — Assuming all the LNG export projects located in the Lower 48 that have taken a final investment decision (FID) and others expected to take FID go forward, the Lower 48 (including Mexican projects that utilize U.S. piped-gas) will have 28.5 Bcf/d of export capacity and […]
New Fortress Completes 3rd Loading Offshore Altamira
(Energy Analytics Institute, 25.Oct.2024) — New Fortress Energy Inc.’s (NFE) initial Fast LNG unit completed its third cargo loading on 25 Oct. 2024. The cargo has been loaded onto the BW Pavilion and is setting sail for NFE’s operation in Puerto Rico, NFE said 25 Oct. in an official statement. […]
Exxon Mobil, Qatar Get 3-year Extension to Build their LNG Plant in Texas
(Reuters, 25.Oct.2024) — Federal regulators on Thursday gave an Exxon Mobil and Qatar Energy LNG joint venture a 3-year extension to finish building their Golden Pass LNG plant, a regulatory document showed. The extension was granted due to delays caused when lead construction contractor Zachry Holdings filed for bankruptcy in […]
Mexico Pacific working with financial advisors for financing for Saguaro LNG, executive says
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Fidencio Casillas and Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 24.Oct.2024) — Mexico Pacific, which is developing the 30 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) Saguaro Energía LNG Facility on Mexico’s Pacific Coast and and the associated Sierra Madre Pipeline, continues with work related to a final investment decision (FID) […]
Mexico gas consumption up during Jan.-Sep. 2024, French IEA says
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (Energy Analytics Institute, 20.Oct.2024, Words: 130) — The Paris-based International Energy Agency (IEA) commented on Mexican natural gas demand in its most recent report. In Mexico, gas consumption grew by an estimated 2% or 1.5 billion cubic meters (bcm) year-over-year in the first-nine months of 2024 amid […]
IEA: Shipping Route Interruptions in 3Q:24
(International Energy Agency, 18.Oct.2024) — The strong momentum behind LNG project development continued in 2024 even with no US projects reaching final investment decision Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, over 150 bcm per year of LNG liquefaction capacity has been approved. The United States alone accounted for 75% of […]
IEA: Colombia 3Q:24 Gas Market Report Update
(International Energy Agency, 18.Oct.2024) — In Colombia in Jan. 2024 the government declared a national disaster situation for a period of 12 months due to the impact of the El Niño weather phenomenon, which brought extreme drought and sizzling heatwaves. While Colombia’s hydropower output decreased by over 25% y-o-y from […]
Saguaro LNG Endangers California Marine Life, Activists Warn
(Mexico News Daily, 10.Oct.2024) — Citing concerns over its impact on the Gulf of California, environmental groups are urging the Mexican government to cancel Mexico Pacific’s LNG megaproject in Sonora, a planned liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant and export terminal. The US $14 billion project led by the Houston-based company […]
Truckline Installation Completed at Scarborough Project
(Energy Analytics Institute, 10.Oct.2024) — Saipem and sub-contractor teams completed the installation of the truckling at Woodside Energy’s Scarborough energy project. The 433-km trunkline will transport gas from the offshore Scarborough field to the onshore Pluto LNG processing facility in Karratha, the Australian company said 10 Oct. 2024 in a […]
Woodside Completes Tellurian Acquisition
(Woodside, 9.Oct.2024) — Woodside has completed the acquisition of Tellurian Inc. and its US Gulf Coast Driftwood LNG development opportunity. Woodside has acquired all issued and outstanding Tellurian common stock for approximately $900mn cash, or $1.00 per share. The implied enterprise value is approximately $1,200mn. (1) Woodside also announced it […]
Certification of Grain LNG Terminal Provides Additional Transparency
(MiQ, 8.Oct.2024) — MiQ, a company dedicated to emissions certification, announced certification of the Grain LNG terminal in the United Kingdom, which is Europe’s largest LNG terminal. “The certification of Grain LNG provides UK and European natural gas buyers with additional transparency about the level of emissions from imported LNG. US […]
QatarEnergy LNG Awards McDermott EPCI Contract for the NFS
(McDermott, 3.Oct.2024) — McDermott has been awarded an engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) contract by QatarEnergy LNG for the North Field South (NFS) Offshore Pipelines and Cables Project. This new contract is in addition to the awards received by McDermott earlier for the NFS Pipelines FEED, the NFS Jackets […]
Matson Starts Construction of LNG-Powered Containerships
(Matson, 30.Sep.2024) — Matson, Inc. announced the start of construction on the first of three new “Aloha Class” containerships designed for its Hawaii and China-Long Beach Express (CLX) services. After a small ceremony at Philly Shipyard in Pennsylvania, the cutting of steel plates began, initiating the work to build the […]
New Fortress Sends Off First Full Cargo from Altamira
(Energy Analytics Institute, 30.Sep.2024) — New Fortress Energy Inc. announced that its Fast LNG (FLNG) asset located offshore Altamira, Mexico has achieved First Full Cargo & Sail Away. The first full LNG cargo fully loaded onto the Energos Princess and setting sail for Europe, New Fortress said 30 Sep. 2024 […]
US LNG Sector to Navigate Uncertainties with Harris or Trump
(S&P Global, 30.Sep.2024) — The 2024 presidential election carries risks and unknowns for US LNG project development, whether Vice President Kamala Harris is elected or former President Donald Trump returns to the Oval Office. The Biden administration’s decision earlier in 2024 to pause key LNG export permits remains a major […]
TotalEnergies to Supply 200,000 t/y of LNG to HD Hyundai until 2033
(TotalEnergies, 24.Sep.2024) — In line with its strategy to grow its long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) sales, TotalEnergies announces the signing of a Heads of Agreement (HoA) with HD Hyundai Chemical for the delivery of 200,000 tons of LNG per year for 7 years starting from 2027. Thanks to this […]
YPF CEO Marín Downplays Petronas Drama
BELIZE CITY, BELIZE (Aaron Simonsky, Energy Analytics Institute, 24.Sep.2024) — YPF President and CEO Horacio Marín downplayed the impact of Petronas deciding not to move forward as a partner in a massive LNG facility (onshore and offshore) planned on Argentina’s Atlantic Coast. “There is no need to dramatize” the news if […]
Gastech Houston 2024: Day 3 Wrap
(Gastech, 19.Sep.2024) — The third day of Gastech 2024 continued to forge the energy industry’s route towards achieving net-zero emissions and sustainable growth. Alongside a continued focus on the central role of natural gas and LNG, the day’s sessions championed innovative decarbonization solutions, such as hydrogen, low-carbon LNG, and nuclear […]
TotalEnergies to Supply 1.25 Mt/y of LNG to CNOOC until 2034
(TotalEnergies, 19.Sep.2024) — In line with its strategy to grow its long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) sales, TotalEnergies announces a 5-year extension of its sales and purchase agreement (SPA) with CNOOC, for the delivery of 1.25 million tons of LNG per year to China until 2034. Thanks to this agreement, TotalEnergies […]
TotalEnergies to Supply 1.1 mtpa to BOTAŞ for 10 Years
(Energy Analytics Institute, 18.Sep.2024) — In line with its strategy to grow its long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) sales, TotalEnergies signed a Heads of Agreement (HoA) with BOTAŞ for the delivery of 1.1 million tons per annum (mtpa) of LNG for ten years starting from 2027. This agreement allows TotalEnergies to […]
Gastech Houston 2024: Day 1 Wrap
(Gastech, 17.Sep.2024) — Gastech Exhibition & Conference 2024 launched in Houston today under the banner of ‘Transforming Energy Through Vision, Innovation, and Action,’ providing a premier platform for industry leaders, policymakers, and energy professionals to explore the pivotal role of natural gas and LNG in enhancing energy security and reducing […]
Venture Global Expand European Regas Capacity
(Venture Global, 17.Sep.2024) — Venture Global announced the execution of a binding long-term terminal use agreement (TUA) with GASTRADE S.A. enabling the regasification and sale of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Venture Global’s terminals in Louisiana to markets in Central and Eastern Europe. Under the agreement, Venture Global has secured approximately 1 million tonnes per annum […]
Gastech Houston 2024: Day 2 Wrap
(Gastech, 17.Sep.2024) — Gastech Exhibition & Conference 2024, the world’s premier platform for natural gas, LNG, hydrogen, climate technologies, energy manufacturing, and low carbon solutions, marked its second day, driving key conversations on the role of innovation and collaboration in delivering a just, orderly sustainable path to net-zero. In the day’s […]
Cooldown Cargo Advances Next LNG Project: East Daley
(East Daley, 13.Sept.2024) — As the industry cleans up from Hurricane Francine, East Daley is watching Plaquemines LNG closely in southeastern Louisiana. Venture Global recently received its first LNG vessel – only this ship docked to deliver LNG, rather than export it. The company is using a cooldown cargo instead […]
Keeping the LNG Bandwagon Rolling
(Wood Mackenzie, 12.Sep.2024) — The LNG industry is on a roll. The ‘club’ continues to grow as new buyers swell the ranks. LNG commoditisation is increasing market liquidity, supported by a growing number of traders, hedge funds and NOCs. What’s more, capital remains available for new supply projects and import infrastructure. […]
Flex LNG Presentation at Pareto Securities’ Energy Conference
(Energy Analytics Institute, 12.Sep.2024) — TCEO Øystein Kalleklev will be presenting for Flex LNG 12 Sep. 2024 at the 31st Energy Conference hosted by Pareto Securities. The presentation is attached hereto, Flex LNG said 12 Sep. in an official statement. ____________________ By Energy Analytics Institute staff. © Energy Analytics Institute (EAI). […]
“Shale en Argentina”: Pan American Energy’s Fausto Caretta
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Energy Analytics Institute, 12.Sep.2024) — Pan American Energy Upstream Managing Director Fausto Caretta spoke on 12 Sep. 2024 at the ‘Shale en Argentina’ event in Houston, Texas during a panel discussion about ongoing and future developments in Argentina’s Vaca Muerta formation. What follows are excerpts from his participation […]
HD Hyundai Showcasing Eco-Friendly Future Technologies at Gastech in Houston
(Hyundai, 11.Sep.2024) — HD Hyundai will showcase the future of decarbonization and digital technologies at Gastech, the world’s largest gas exhibition. HD Hyundai has announced that it will participate in Gastech 2024, taking place in Houston, USA, from 17-20 Sep. 2024. The event is expected to host around 800 companies worldwide and attract over […]
Amigo LNG inks LNG supply deal with OQ Trading, Oman
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 30.Aug.2024, Words: 233) — Amigo LNG SA de CV of Mexico, a subsidiary of LNG Alliance Pte Ltd, Singapore, entered into a binding Heads of Agreement (HOA) with OQ Trading (OQT), the trading arm of the national energy company of the Sultanate of Oman, to supply liquefied […]