Regasification

Armelle Lecarpentier, Cedigaz, France, explores recent developments and trends in natural gas markets across the globe.

The latest EIC Monitor tracking new active and future projects across the global energy industry shows positive signs of growth across all sectors this quarter (Q1:January – March 2011), with the total number of new project announcements up 29% on the previous quarter.

Qatargas is to supply additional 4 million tonnes of LNG, equivalent to sixty plus conventional LNG cargos to Japan to help it meet its energy needs.

The company has pledged to donate 1 million ltrs of fuel to north eastern municipal authorities for distribution among those worse affected by the natural disaster.

Icon Energy has signed a 20 year LNG sales agreement with Icon Energy to supply 40 million tonnes of LNG. The first cargo is expected to be delivered by 2016.

In the aftermath of the Japanese earthquake and resulting tsunami, amid fears of a radiological disaster, commentators worldwide are postulating one question: is this the end of nuclear power? Alisa Murphy, CEO, B9 Coal, UK, argues they ought to be discussing the wider energy mix.

India looks to up supplies of crude to meet refining capacity, while state owned company GAIL seeks LNG stake.India looks to up supplies of crude to meet refining capacity, while state owned company GAIL seeks LNG stake.

After the devastating earthquake that struck Japan last week, neighbouring countries are now diverting LNG cargos to help meet the country’s energy needs and keep the lights on.

BG Group today signed a sales agreement with Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd. for the supply of 1.2 million tpy of LNG for 20 years from 2015.

DNV is to issue a new range of technical guidance on offshore gas terminals following the technologies rising use of FSRUs, FPSOs and SRVs in recent years.

Despite plunging demand in North America thanks to shale and unconventional gas resources, the LNG industry continues to expand, buoyed by the consistent and burgeoning global appetite for energy.

New studies in The Salary Guide evidence a strong recovery curve in the UK oil and gas industry, while competitive salaries allow engineers to thrive.

ExxonMobil’s energy outlook shows rising global energy demand, shift toward natural gas and energy efficiency gains.

Kyushu Electric Power Co. has agreed to buy 0.3 million tpy of LNG from the Gorgon LNG project commencing in 2015.

Ten companies have replied to Petrobangla’s tender to build a new LNG terminal on Bangladesh’s coastline to import Middle Eastern LNG.