LNG project news
Partners in Leviathan field consider building FLNG unit
According to Reuters, partners in the Leviathan field, which is located offshore Israel in the Mediterranean, are considering constructing a floating LNG facility to liquefy and export gas.
FERC authorises Cameron LNG Train 1 to begin commercial service
The US FERC has approved Sempra Energy’s request for the first train at its Cameron LNG export terminal to begin commercial service.
Coastal GasLink pipeline not subject to federal regulation
According to Reuters, Canada’s National Energy Board has announced that the proposed Coastal GasLink pipeline is not subject to federal regulation.
Papua New Guinea and Total LNG deal under review by government
According to Reuters, Papua New Guinea’s Petroleum Minister, Kerenga Kua, has stated that a gas deal with Total SA could be renegotiated if a government review concludes that the terms are unfavourable.
YPF and Excelerate sign preliminary agreement for LNG carrier charter
YPF has reached a preliminary agreement with Excelerate Energy L.P. for the charter of an LNG carrier, which will export LNG from the Tango FLNG unit located in Bahía Blanca to the global gas market.
Bontang LNG offering three cargoes
Indonesia’s Bontang LNG project is offering three LNG cargoes for loading on a free-on-board basis.
EPIK hires Wood Mackenzie to perform opportunity analysis
EPIK, the developer of the Newcastle GasDock LNG terminal, has engaged Wood Mackenzie for Southeast Australia gas market review and commercial opportunity analysis.
FERC creates new LNG division and Houston office
The US FERC is creating a new division in its Office of Energy Projects to accommodate the growing number of LNG export terminal applications.
TechnipFMC awarded Arctic LNG 2 contract
TechnipFMC has been awarded a major EPC contract by Novatek and its partners for the Arctic LNG 2 project.
Two Yamal LNG carriers undergoing sea trials
According to Reuters, the Georgiy Ushakov and Yakov Gakkel LNG tankers are both currently undergoing sea trials around a South Korean shipyard.