LNG export news
French LNG imports spike as global supplier capacity grows
French LNG imports saw a significant increase in 2018, as the US, Russia and Australia all made greater quantities of LNG available on the global market.
Partners and newcomers in fierce competition for Qatar LNG tender
Qatar Petroleum will shortly be issuing a tender for a stake in its gas expansion project.
Indian importer offers three LNG cargoes from US terminal
According to Reuters, industry sources have said that Gail (India) has offered three LNG cargoes loading from Cheniere Energy’s Sabine Pass terminal in 2020.
Gazprom and Mitsui discuss Sakhalin II and Baltic LNG
Gazprom has announced that it has held a working meeting with Mitsui & Co. Ltd to discuss current issues related to bilateral collaboration, including the Sakhalin II project.
Sonatrach and CHEC sign contract for construction of LNG jetty
Sonatrach and CHEC have signed a contract for the extension of the Skikda oil port to include an LNG marine jetty and port infrastructure.
CNOOC floated LNG cargo resold
The China National Offshore Oil Corporation has resold an LNG cargo which has been floated offshore South Korea since late 2018.
Mitsubishi expresses interest in Arctic LNG 2 project
According to Reuters, the Russian energy minister has stated that Mitsubishi Corp. is interested in taking part in the Arctic LNG 2 project.
LNG Canada approves CAN$937 million in contracts and subcontracts
LNG Canada has released a statement revealing the value of contracts and subcontracts approved as of December last year, following the first three months of the construction phase of the large scale LNG export project near Kitimat, British Columbia, Canada.
Tellurian’s Driftwood LNG receives FEIS from FERC
Tellurian Inc. has announced that the US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued the final environmental impact statement for Driftwood LNG.
LNG Canada to proceed despite opposition to feeder pipeline
Andy Calitz, CEO of LNG Canada, has released a statement announcing that, despite the opposition Coastal GasLink is currently facing, LNG Canada intends to proceed into construction.