LNG news in Europe
US LNG exports to Europe increased during the first 4 months of 2022
During the first four months of 2022, the US exported 74% of its LNG to Europe, compared with an annual average of 34% last year, according to EIA.
Adriatic LNG starts auction for Open Season 2022
Adriatic LNG kicks off the auction for operators interested in importing long-term LNG in Europe, with an overall LNG regasification capacity of approximately 147 billion m3 for the next 25 years.
Gas Networks Ireland predicts no disruption to gas supply in summer months
Despite the ongoing war in Ukraine, it is anticipated that restrictions on the importation of Russian gas to the EU will not significantly impact on gas supply to Ireland.
Production starts again at Hammerfest LNG
After extensive repairs and improvement work, Hammerfest LNG is back in production after the fire in September 2020.
GTT receives tank design order for four new LNG carriers
The order comes from its Korean partner shipyards, Hyundai Heavy Industries and Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries.
Snam buys FSRU from Golar
The new LNG import terminal, named Golar Tundra, will help safeguard Italy’s energy security and diversification.
Five customers to use Klaipeda LNG terminal in last quarter
During the period from 1 October to 31 December 2022, five customers will use the booked 9.66 TWh of LNG terminal degassing capacity.
PitPoint.LNG B.V. and LIQAL jointly expand German LNG network
PitPoint.LNG B.V. and LIQAL are working together to expand the network of LNG refuelling stations in the German market as demand for LNG for heavy road transport picks up in Europe.
Qatar and Germany sign agreement on energy partnership
They have signed a joint declaration of intent to further promote the cooperation between the two countries in the field of energy, particularly through building LNG trade relations.
Grain LNG sets new record for utilisation and increases global reach
Europe’s largest LNG terminal in Kent, UK, has achieved its highest utilisation record and continued its international reach with the arrival of vessels from eight new countries.