LNG import news

Andreas Silcher and Chrysa Kitsou, Haynes and Boone CDG, LLP, UK, take a detailed look at the Mediterranean LNG market.

The number of cargo-laden LNG tankers off the shores of Europe is increasing, due to delays in the reception and discharge of tankers.

CFE, Mexico’s state power utility, is currently seeking to purchase an LNG cargo for delivery to a terminal on the country’s west coast in May.

Polish Oil and Gas Co. has announced that it has received a US LNG cargo from Cheniere, continuing the cooperation between the two companies to provide secure supplies of natural gas to Poland.

Tokyo Gas has no immediate plan to cut its LNG purchases, despite the weaker levels of demand caused by the global COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.

Asian and European LNG buyers have cancelled approximately 20 LNG cargoes due to be loaded in the US in June.

Adriatic LNG has announced measures to guarantee its personnel’s safety and to safeguard its terminal’s operations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The LNG tanker Maran Gas Vergina has delivered an LNG cargo to China from the US, the first in 13 months.

The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand has committed to purchasing a second LNG spot cargo from Malaysia’s Petronas.

Asian LNG spot prices have declined once again due to further disruption caused by the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.