South America LNG news

Macquarie Capital has announced the launch of WaveCrest Energy, LLC, a platform that will develop, construct, own and operate LNG regasification, power, and downstream assets.

The Ministry of Non-Renewable Natural Resources of Ecuador has granted SYCAR approval to trade natural gas, LNG, and CNG for the industrial market in Ecuador.

The Panama Canal set a new monthly record for transits and tonnage of LNG vessels in January, as a result of the recent surge in the energy market.

HAM, together with LIMAGAS Movilidad, is in the process of building the first CNG service stations in the Cuzco region and the first LNG gas stations in Peru.

New Fortress Energy Inc. has recently acquired PPAs with the intention of developing an LNG terminal and gas-fired power plant at the Suape Port in Brazil.

New Fortress Energy Inc. has entered into definitive agreements to acquire Hygo Energy Transition and Golar LNG Partners.

Trinity Exploration & Production has signed an MoU with NGC to explore and develop new projects to aid energy transitions.

According to Rystad Energy, Bolivian gas exports are set to become a scarce commodity in the coming years, creating supply challenges for importers Argentina and Brazil.

HAM Chile has been chosen by Lipigas for the design, construction, and commissioning of Chile’s first LNG fuel station.

Petrobras is set to review Golar Power’s participation in an ongoing tender for the lease of an LNG import terminal in Bahia state.