Regasification

Woodside Energy Trading Singapore Pte Ltd has announced that it has entered into a long-term LNG sale and purchase agreement with PT Pertamina for the supply of LNG starting in 2019.

The Middle Eastern rift between Qatar and Saudi Arabia has stoked concern over supply disruptions spilling over into global gas markets.

Petronet LNG buys 8.5 million tpy of LNG from Qatar under a long-term contract

Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain severed their ties with Qatar on 5 June.

Japan's Mitsui & Co Ltd plans to expand its LNG trading operation as demand for the fuel spurs more spot transactions in Asia.

Japan is planning to sign an agreement to promote American LNG exports during US Energy Secretary Rick Perry’s visit to Tokyo.

Qatar Petroleum is warning Japanese natural gas buyers not to press too hard in long-term supply talks.

Framo has announced that it has signed an agreement to deliver pumping systems for Höegh LNG’s new floating storage and regasification unit.

Novatek and Gas Natural Fenosa signed a long-term contract in 2013.

Imports of LNG from the US could significantly undermine the dominant position on the European gas market of Russia's Gazprom.

Empresa Nacional del Petróleo has announced that it has signed a ‘Natural Gas Supply with Reserved Regasification Capacity’ contract with Colbún S.A. for a 12-year period.

Chinese transportation is seen as a growth driver through 2020, with more long-haul trucks running on LNG.

Natural gas traders, utilities and producers are preparing for a winter without the UK’s biggest storage facility.

Beijing Energy Investment Holding Company has signed a strategic alliance agreement with the local authorities of Tangshan.

China's imports of LNG rose 15.6% from 2016 levels to 2.17 million t.