LNG import news
Latin America and the Caribbean in focus
Myles Mantle, Andreas Silcher and Chrysa Kitsou, Haynes and Boone CDG, LLP, UK, provide a regional report on the LNG industry in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Bahrain LNG import terminal startup delayed
The startup of the Bahrain LNG import terminal has been delayed till 3Q19.
Bangladeshi FSRU set to receive first ship-to-ship LNG transfer
According to Reuters, Bangladesh’s second floating LNG terminal will soon receive its first ship-to-ship gas transfer from an Algerian cargo.
Elengy announces record LNG unloading for April
In April, Elengy’s three LNG terminals achieved a historical record of unloaded quantities and send-out to the transmission network.
Novatek signs MoU for LNG-to-power project in Vietnam
Novatek has signed an MoU with Ninh Thuan province in Vietnam, for the development of an integrated energy-generating project utilising LNG.
EnergyAustralia to purchase gas from Australian import terminal
According to Reuters, Australian energy retailer EnergyAustralia has signed a preliminary agreement to purchase gas from the LNG import facility planned by Australian Industrial Energy.
Open Season process for LNG terminal project in Wilhelmshaven begins
LNG Terminal Wilhelmshaven GmbH is due to begin investigating market participants’ interest in its LNG terminal project in Wilhelmshaven in an Open Season process.
Asian LNG spot prices hit three-week low
Asian LNG spot prices have fallen to a three-week low, as the low-demand market continues to be fed with new cargoes.
Trade war leaves LNG projects vulnerable
The escalation of the trade war between the US and China could jeopardise several LNG mega projects that are awaiting final approval, according to Rystad Energy.
Wood Mackenzie discusses US-China trade war
Wood Mackenzie has released a statement discussing the US-China trade war and its consequences for the LNG market.