Liquefaction - 26 July 2018

Total has announced that it has signed an agreement with KKR-Energas to acquire its two gas-fired combined cycle power plants in the North and East of France.

Royal Dutch Shell launched a long-anticipated US$25 billion share buyback programme on 26 July as its debt eased while second quarter profits came in far below forecasts.

Equinor said on 26 July that Q2 adjusted operating income rose from a year ago but missed forecasts due to higher maintenance costs at its Norwegian fields.

The US Energy Department on 25 July cleared the way for faster approval of small scale exports of natural gas including LNG to Latin American countries.