Natural gas news
IEA expects gas to overtake coal as world’s second largest energy source by 2030
According to Reuters, the International Energy Agency has announced that it expects gas to overtake coal as the world’s second largest energy source (after oil) by 2030.
Muruk 2 appraisal well commences drilling
Oil Search has announced that the Muruk 2 appraisal well, which is located in PDL 9 (Oil Search – 24.4%) in the PNG Highlands, started drilling on 10 November with High Arctic Rig 104.
China becomes new number one natural gas importer
China has surpassed Japan as the global leader for natural gas imports.
Civil works begin at Roma North natural gas development
Senex has announced that civil works have commenced at its Roma North natural gas development in the Surat Basin following the award of the major construction contract.
Total and ADNOC launch unconventional gas exploration in Abu Dhabi
Total has signed a concession agreement with ADNOC to launch an unconventional gas exploration program in the high potential Diyab play.
Standard Bank encourages Brazilian companies to explore opportunities in Africa
According to Reuters, Standard Bank Ltd (South Africa) has urged Brazilian engineering and construction firms to look into opportunities in Africa, such as LNG projects in Mozambique.
Part of Louisiana gas pipeline put into service
According to Reuters, Kinder Morgan has put part of the Louisiana natural gas pipeline into service.
DOE authorises short-term LNG exports from Corpus Christi LNG project
The US Department of Energy has released a statement claiming that it has approved short-term LNG exports from the Corpus Christi liquefaction project to non-free trade agreement countries over a period of two years.
Global cryogenic tank market projected to exceed US$2 billion by 2023
The ‘Cryogenic Tank Market – Forecasts from 2018 to 2023’ report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.
Qatargas’ JBOG recovery facility wins sustainability award
Qatargas’ jetty boil-off gas (JBOG) recovery facility has been awarded a Qatar Sustainability Award during the Qatar Sustainability Week 2018.