LNG export news
China likely to shun US LNG despite multi-billion trade deal
Rystad Energy is expecting LNG trading between the US and China to remain low, despite also predicting that tariffs on trade between the two countries will be removed in the near future.
Gazprom hopes China will buy US LNG, not Europe
After the signing of a trade deal between Washington and Beijing, Gazprom is hopeful that China will purchase the majority of US-produced LNG cargoes, not Europe.
Leviathan gas field owners consider FLNG unit
According to Reuters, the energy companies that own Israel’s Leviathan gas field are looking for partners to help construct a floating LNG unit.
Kosmos signs Greater Tortue Ahmeyim SPA with BP Gas Marketing
Kosmos Energy and its partners have signed a sale and purchase agreement (SPA) with BP Gas Marketing Ltd.
Gail issues LNG cargo swap tender
According to Reuters, two industry sources have reported that Gail (India) has issued a swap tender to buy and sell LNG cargoes.
Texas LNG receives authorisation to export LNG to non-FTA countries
Texas LNG Brownsville LLC has announced that it has received authorisation from the US Department of Energy to export LNG to non-FTA countries.
Optimising LNG voyages
Pekka Pakkanen, NAPA Shipping Solutions, Finland, discusses how to use better data to tackle shipping’s most complicated voyages.
Inpex sells Ichthys LNG cargo
Inpex Corp. has a sold an LNG spot cargo from its Ichthys LNG project in Australia to France’s Engie.
LNG loading operations affected by Australian cyclone
According to Reuters, LNG shipments have been disrupted by a powerful cyclone that swept across parts of Western Australia.
Rio Grande LNG receives non-FTA export authorisation
NextDecade Corp. has announced that it has received authorisation from the US Department of Energy to export LNG from its Rio Grande LNG facility to non-free trade agreement countries.