http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas.aspx en-uk editor@energyglobal.com webmaster@energyglobal.com http://www.energyglobal.com/media/logo.gif LNG value chain news; liquefaction, transport, regasification and storage http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Natural_gas_in_the_US.aspx Gordon Cope, Contributing Editor, reports on the new sources, new markets and new headaches involved in US natural gas production. 02/02/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Huanqui_deals_down_under.aspx Huanqui bought a 19.9% stake in LNG Ltd and signed a new contract with the company. 02/02/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/GE_wins_over_1_billion_dollars_in_contracts_for_Ichthys_LNG_project.aspx GE Oil & Gas has received contracts totaling more than US$ 1 billion to supply a wide range of equipment and services for the Ichthys LNG project in Australia. 01/02/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Florida_favours_oil_and_gas_development.aspx An American Petroleum Institute poll has shown that nearly 80% of Florida voters favour more oil and natural gas development. 01/02/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/European_Gas_Conference_Awards.aspx Nordstream, Gasunie, Gate Terminal and Qatar Gas emerged as the overall winners in the closely contested European Gas Conference Awards. 26/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Hoegh LNG wins FSRU contract in Indonesia.aspx Hoegh LNG has signed an agreement with PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN) to provide them with an FSRU and mooring system offshore Belawan, near the city of Medan, in North Sumatra, Indonesia. The project will employ the first of Höegh LNG's new building FSRUs under construction at Hyundai Heavy Industries Ltd in Korea. 25/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Energy_development_could_need_administration_support.aspx The American Petroleum Institute says that with right policy changes, administration support for energy development could be a needed course correction. 25/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/The_need_for_policy_changes.aspx Energy Information Administration energy projections show need for policy changes, according to the American Petroleum Institute. 25/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Hoegh_wins_FSRU_contract.aspx Norwegian company, Hoegh, has won a contract for one of its soon-to-be-built LNG floating storage and regasification units. 24/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Apache_buys_Cordillera.aspx Apache moves in on Cordillera in order to expand its available oil and liquid petroleum fields as well as gain access to tight gas reserves. 23/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Foster_Wheeler_wins_contract_for_Indian_LNG_import_terminal.aspx Foster Wheeler’ India subsidiary, Foster Wheeler India Private Limited, has been awarded a contract for a new LNG receiving terminal to be built in Ennore, in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. 20/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Oil_and_gas_industry_2012_perspective.aspx Thoughts on how oil and gas companies can adapt to, and profit from, the uncertain environment they face in the coming year. 19/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Bureau_Veritas_approves_LNG-powered_ultra-large_containership.aspx Bureau Veritas has given approval in principle for the basic design of a 14,000 teu containership to be powered by LNG. The design was developed in a joint industry project between Korea’s Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering, liner major CMA-CGM and Bureau Veritas. 19/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/EIC Monitor indicates a slowdown_in_new_development_proposals_across_global_energy_industry.aspx The latest EIC Monitor quarterly report shows that all sectors across the global energy industry have seen a decrease in the number and the potential investment value of new projects. 19/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/What_America_is_thinking_on_energy_issues.aspx 70% of voters favour more oil and natural gas development. 19/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Making_the_right_energy_choices.aspx American Petroleum Institute president comments on how making the right energy choices can help the US economy. 19/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/BP_energy_outlook_2030wrrt.aspx BP forecasts robust global energy demand to 2030 despite efficiency gains. 19/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Oman_drydock_receives_first_LNG_carrier.aspx Oman Drydock Company has recently received its first LNG carrier and is set for commercial launch in February. 18/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/DNV_undertaking_feasibility_study_into_LNG_bunkering_facilities_in_Belgian_ports.aspx DNV has won a contract with the Flemish government to undertake a feasibility study for the provision of LNG bunkering facilities at the ports of Antwerp, Zeebrugge and Ghent in Belgium. 18/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/South_Carolina_on_oil_and_natural_gas_development.aspx Nearly 80% of South Carolina voters favour more oil and natural gas development. 18/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Demand_pushes_back_the_frontiers_of_offshore_drilling.aspx A recently released report by GBI Research shows that high demand for hydrocarbons is set to boost offshore drilling in ultra-deepwater and harsh-weather environments. 17/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Anadarko_announces_largest_discovery_yet_for_its_Mozambique_LNG_project.aspx Anadarko Petroleum Corporation today announced its seventh well in the discovery area offshore Mozambique successfully appraised previous discoveries at Lagosta and Camarao. 17/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Ichthys_FPSO_contract_winner_announced_soon.aspx Inpex, the operator of the Ichthys project, has announced that the winner of the FPSO contract will be named 'in the coming weeks.' 13/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Icthys_LNG_project_reaches_FID.aspx Inpex Corporation and Total S.A. (the Ichthys Owners) have made the Final Investment Decision (FID) for the Ichthys LNG project. 13/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Mitsubishi_wins_order_for_three_compressor_trains_for_Prelude_project.aspx Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Compressor Corporation (MCO has received orders for three compressor trains and a power generation system to be used at Shell’s FLNG facility to the Prelude field located off the northwest coast of Australia. 12/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Australias_energy_industry.aspx Nancy Yamaguchi, Hydrocarbon Engineering Contributing Editor, evaluates Australia’s diverse and vibrant energy industry, focusing on its burgeoning LNG export trade. 11/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/APGA_questions_LNG_export.aspx Representative Markey from the American Public Gas Association has sent a letter to Secretary Chu questioning LNG export. 09/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/EPA_revises_fugitive_methane_emission_reporting_rules.aspx The American Public Gas Association comments on the Environmental Protection Agency’s methane rules. 09/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/US_election_campaign_energy_discussion.aspx The American Petroleum Institute is urging energy discussions in the US election campaigns. 05/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Excelerate_to_develop_offshore_FSRU_for_Puerto_Rican_power_company.aspx Excelerate Energy is to undertake the development and permitting of a floating offshore LNG regasification facility off the southern coast of Puerto Rico. 04/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Nevada_voters_pro_oil_and_gas.aspx 78% of Nevada voters are in favour of more oil and natural gas development in the US. 20/12/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Total_to_source_LNG_from_Atlantic_basin.aspx Total are looking to the Atlantic Basin as a physical back-up for Western Europe and will also look to Australian projects to help alleviate global LNG supply squeezes. 15/12/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/TTC_to_supply_Curtis_LNG_with_CBM_feedgas.aspx Toyota Tsusho Corporation (TTC) has signed a CBM Sales Agreement with Walloons Coal Seam Gas Company Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of BG Group plc., the owner of the Curtis LNG Project. 14/12/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Shell_and_Qatar_Petroleum_sign_HOA_for_petrochemical_complex.aspx Qatar Petroleum and Shell have signed a Heads of Agreement (HOA) that sets the scope and commercial principles for the development of a world-scale petrochemicals complex in Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar. 13/12/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Unexpected_end_to_COP17_brings_a_climate_deal_closer.aspx In an unexpected end to the COP17 summit in Durban South Africa, the US, China and India have agreed to be included in a new legal framework for emissions reduction that will come into force in 2020, although the details of the deal are yet to be agreed. COP17 also agreed to an extension of the Kyoto Protocol to 2017. 13/12/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Shale_gas_to_make_huge_contribution_to_US_economy.aspx According to a new IHS Global Insight study, the shale gas revolution, which has swept across America and transformed the energy landscape, will also have a huge economic impact supporting more jobs, stimulating growth and providing huge amounts of revenue. 07/12/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/GE_wins_contract_to_upgrade_Qatargas_turbines.aspx GE Oil & Gas is to supply Qatargas with advanced combustion technology that will reduce gas turbine emissions at the Qatargas 1 Utility complex to meet new regulations from the Qatari Ministry of Environment. 07/12/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Picking_up_the_pace.aspx Terry Willis, The EIC, Dubai, examines the increasing pace of new LNG liquefaction capacity and exports from the Middle East. 06/12/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/RasGas_to_supply_CPC_Corp._with_LNG.aspx Qatar’s RasGas has signed a deal to supply CPC with at least 1.5 million tpa of LNG. 06/12/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Ichthys_LNG_signs_supply_agreements_with_5_Japanese_buyers.aspx Inpex Corp. and Total have signed a sales and purchase agreement with a consortium of five Japanese utility companies to supply them with 4 million tpa of LNG from the Ichthys LNG project. 06/12/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Höegh_LNG_awarded_FEED_project_by_DSME_for_Israel_FPSO.aspx Höegh LNG Holdings Ltd. has entered into an agreement with Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. (DSME) to initiate a project specific FEED of an LNG FPSO solution for the Tamar gas field offshore Israel. 05/12/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/InterOil_and_Pacific_LNG_sign_HOA_with_ENN.aspx InterOil Corporation and Pacific LNG Operations Ltd. announced the signing of a Heads of Agreement (HOA) with ENN Energy Trading Company Ltd., for the supply of 1 -1.5 million tpa of LNG from the Gulf LNG project in Papua New Guinea. 05/12/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/FMC_awarded_subsea_systems_contract_for_Chevron's_Wheatstone_project.aspx FMC Technologies, Inc is to manufacture and supply the subsea production systems to support the Wheatstone LNG Project. The contract has an approximate value of US$ 325 million. 30/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Sendai_terminal_re-opens2.aspx The LNG terminal in Sendai, Japan will receive its first cargo since closing back in March. 29/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Inpex_in_talks_to_take_stake_in_Canadian_shale_projects.aspx Inpex Gas British Columbia Ltd. has agreed in principle to acquire a 40% participating interest in the shale gas projects in the Horn River, Cordova and Liard basins from Nexen Inc. This will be the first time that Inpex have invested in a shale gas development. 29/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/End_of_November_Asia_and_Pacific_downstream_update.aspx A round up of late November downstream news for the Asia and Pacific regions. 29/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/InterOil_and_Gunvor_sign_HOA_for_LNG_supply.aspx InterOil Corporation and Pacific LNG Operations Ltd. have signed a Heads of Agreement (HOA) with Gunvor Singapore Pte. Ltd., for the supply of 1 million tpa of LNG from the Gulf LNG Project in Papua New Guinea. 29/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Anadarko_secures_enough_natural_gas_for_six_train_LNG_development.aspx Anadarko has made another significant gas discovery at its Barquentine-3 appraisal well, with this find the company should have enough gas reserve sin place to push on with its liquefaction plant development. 28/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/LNG-specific_piracy_risks_myths_and_realities.aspx Somali pirates operating out of the failed state have been posing a serious threat to shipping which passes through the region, taking many ships and their crew hostage, but what specific threat do these attacks pose to LNG carriers? 25/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Eastern_sunrise_fuelling_ASEAN_growth.aspx Girish Shirodkar, Strategic Decisions Group, India, provides an overview of the ASEAN members, centring on the strategic apparatuses in place to fuel future growth in South East Asia. 24/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/World’s_first_LNG_fuelled_tanker_in_operation.aspx Bit Viking, which is owned by Sweden's Tarbit Shipping, was converted under supervision from Germanischer Lloyd (GL) and now qualifies for lower nitrogen oxide (NOx) emission taxes under the Norwegian government's NOx fund scheme. 23/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Cheniere_signs_20_year_supply_deal_with_Gas_Natural_Fenosa.aspx Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. has entered into a LNG sale and purchase agreement (SPA) with Gas Natural Aprovisionamientos, a subsidiary of Gas Natural Fenosa, under which Gas Natural Fenosa has agreed to purchase 3.5 million tpa of LNG over a 20 year period. 23/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Wärtsilä_announces_recommended_cash_offer_for_Hamworthy.aspx Wärtsilä Corporation has reached agreement with the Board of Hamworthy plc, a UK listed ship-based LNG regaisfication company focussed on the marine and oil and gas sectors, in regards to a recommended cash offer for the acquisition of Hamworthy. 22/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Petrofac_awarded_contract_by_Queensland_Gas_Company.aspx Petrofac, the international oil & gas facilities service provider, has secured a £1.4 million Work Management Systems development & implementation contract with the Queensland Gas Company (QGC), a wholly owned subsidiary of BG Group. 21/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Wärtsilä_in_talks_to_buy_regas_firm.aspx Wärtsilä is in advanced discussions with Hamworthy regarding an 825 pence per ordinary share cash offer. Hamworthy are producers of ship based LNG regasification systems. 21/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/DNV_to_class_world’s_heaviest_lift_vessel.aspx DNV are to class Dockwise’s new heavy lift vessel, the Dockwise Vanguard, the vessel is the world’s largest heavy lift vessel and can lift weights of to 110,000 tonnes. 17/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Australia_Pacific_LNG_sign_20_year_supply_deal_with_Kansai_Electric.aspx Australia Pacific LNG Pty Limited and The Kansai Electric Power Company today signed a binding Heads of Agreement for the sale and purchase of approximately 1 million tonnes of LNG per year for 20 years. 17/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Petronet_LNG_and_GDF_SUEZ_conclude_a_0.6_million_tons_of_LNG_contract.aspx GDF SUEZ and Petronet LNG Limited have just signed an agreement extending along 2012 under which GDF SUEZ will sell Petronet approximately 0.6 million tons (nine cargoes) of LNG. 16/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Bechtel_to_build_Sabine_Pass_liquefaction_trains.aspx Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. and Bechtel Oil, Gas and Chemicals, Inc. have entered into a lump sum turnkey contract for the engineering, procurement and construction of the first two liquefaction trains at the Sabine Pass LNG terminal. 15/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Foster_Wheeler_signs_3_year_EPCm_framework_agreement_with_Qatargas.aspx Foster Wheeler AG announced today that it has signed an engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCm) framework agreement with Qatargas. 15/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/QGC_awards_AU_19.5_million_dollar_gas_fields_contract.aspx QGC Pty Limited, developer of the Queensland Curtis LNG Project, has awarded a A$19.5 million contract to Australian firm Transfield Services for gas field work in the Surat Basin of Queensland. 14/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/API_on_taxes.aspx American Petroleum Institute has launched a campaign against punitive taxes on the industry. 10/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Global_downstream_investments_22.aspx Highlighting recent downstream oil and gas investments from around the globe. 03/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Hammerfest_LNG_plant_back_online.aspx Statoil has brought its LNG plant at Hammer fest back online after an earlier shutdown on October 14. 02/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/RasGas_extends_LNG_supply_agreement_with_EDF.aspx RasGas has signed a long-term LNG supply agreement with EDF Trading for an annual contract quantity of up to 3.4 million tpy of LNG, equivalent to approximately 4.5 billion m3/yr of natural gas. It marks a further extension of a long-term relationship between RasGas and EDF Trading. 01/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Micoperi_to_build_Israeli_LNG_terminal.aspx State-owned Israel Natural Gas Lines has reportedly signed a deal with Micoperi, the Italian marine contractor, to construct an offshore LNG terminal worth approximately US$ 140 million. 31/10/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/GDF_reinforces_presence_in_Asia_Pacific_region .aspx Gérard Mestrallet, Chairman and CEO of GDF SUEZ signed two agreements with China Investment Corporation (CIC) and China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) illustrating the development strategy of GDF SUEZ in China and in the Asia-Pacific region. 31/10/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/BP_reached_turning_point.aspx BP’s chief executive Bob Dudley ahs declared that BP has reached a turning point and is now profitable after the last disastrous year that it has been through following the Macondo oil spill. 25/10/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Asia_update_Downstream_oil_and_gas_processing.aspx A quick roundup of downstream news from Asia. 25/10/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/The_geopolitics_of_Southeast_Asian_energy_security.aspx The energy security strategies of states across the region, if not working in cooperation with each other, could have severe geopolitical and economic repercussions in a region where high food and oil prices threaten economic recovery and human security. 19/10/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Yemen_LNG_reschedules_annual_maintenance_works_after_pipeline_sabotage.aspx The 38 in. gas pipeline that links the block 18 gas field to the Balhaf terminal on the Gulf of Aden was sabotaged in Yemen on October 15th. The explosion occurred at in a desert region 75 km north of the Balhaf terminal. 17/10/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Kitimat_awarded_export_license.aspx Canada’s National Energy Board (NEB) has approved an application by KM LNG Operating General Partnership (KM LNG) for a licence to export liquefied LNG from Kitimat, British Columbia to markets in the Asia Pacific region. 14/10/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Global_floating_production_spend_to_see_huge_growth.aspx Latin America will account for half of the projected floating production Capex over the next five years according to a new Douglas-Westwood report. 13/10/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/EIC_Monitor_shows_positive_signs_of_growth_for_the_global_energy_industry .aspx The latest EIC Monitor tracking new active and future projects across the global energy industry shows growth in potential investment value across all sectors this quarter. 13/10/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Obama’s_job_council_should_not_overlook_oil_and_gas.aspx The organisation which represents America’s oil and gas companies has cautioned the president’s job council not to overlook potentially a million new oil and natural gas jobs, which could be created by energy development. 12/10/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Teekay_and_Marubeni_acquire_eight_LNG_carrier_vessels.aspx Teekay LNG Partners L.P. and its joint venture partner Marubeni Corporation have agreed to acquire ownership interests in eight LNG carriers from Denmark-based, A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S, for approximately US$ 1.4 billion. 12/10/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Sinopec_to_buy_Daylight_Energy.aspx Sinopec has agreed to buy Daylight Energy, the intermediate oil an gas company, for C$ 2.1 billion, the deal will give Sinopec access to over 300,000 acres of land rich in oil and shale gas reserves. 10/10/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Total_signs_final_agreement_with_Novatek_for_Yamal_LNG_development.aspx Total has signed the final agreements to jointly develop the Yamal LNG project, becoming the main international partner on this gas liquefaction project with a 20% share. Novatek intends to keep at least a 51% interest in the project. 07/10/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Unconventional_gas_shows_promise.aspx Douglas Westwood has forecast strong growth in the drilling and production of unconventional gas through to 2020. 05/10/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Arrow_LNG_acquires_Bow_energy.aspx Arrow LNG (a joint venture between Petrochina and Shell) has acquired Bow Energy after boosting it’s bid to AU$ 535 million (US$ 524.2 million). Arrow had to raise its’ offer by 2% on it’s initial offering to secure the deal. 26/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Chevron_gives_final_approval_for_Wheatstone_LNG_project.aspx Chevron has given the green light to start work on the proposed Wheatstone LNG project in Western Australia, the approval has come after Chevron received federal approval to build the 25 million tpa LNG liquefaction plant last week. 26/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Regasification_plant_opened_at_Gate_terminal_in_Rotterdam.aspx A consortium formed by Techint E&C and Sener has successfully completed construction of a 12 billion m3/yr LNG regasification plant at the Gate terminal in Rotterdam. The plant was officially opened in a ceremony involving over 700 people including Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands. 23/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/GE_to_assist_CBM_and_clean_water_project_in_Australia.aspx GE’s integrated portfolio provides onsite power and water treatment solution for major Australian CBM-to-LNG project. 23/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Wheatstone_LNG_receives_federal_approval.aspx Chevron’s Wheatstone LNG project has received environmental approval from the federal government, clearing the final hurdle on the way to a final investment decision later this year. 22/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/GE_to_supply_compressors_to_Prelude_FLNG.aspx GE Oil & Gas is to supply Technip with two steam turbine-driven compressors for the Shell Prelude FLNG project. 20/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Husky_Energy_sanctions_development_of_Liwan_gas_project.aspx Husky Energy Inc. has sanctioned the development of the Liwan 3-1 and Liuhua 34-2 fields, the principal fields of the Liwan gas project in the South China Sea. 20/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Bureau_Veritas_extends_Russian_partnerships.aspx Bureau Veritas is extending its partnerships in the Russian shipping and offshore sector, focussing on High Arctic offshore projects. 20/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Hyundai_wins_400_million_dollar_order_for_two_LNG_carriers.aspx Hyundai Heavy Industries, the world’s biggest shipbuilder, today won an US$ 400 million order to build two 155,000 cubic metre LNG carriers for Singapore-based BW Maritime. 19/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Industry_plan_is_better_choice_for_jobs_and_revenue_growth.aspx The American Petroleum Institute comment on oil and natural gas being the next job and revenue growth area 16/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Cheniere_makes_share_offering_to_raise_cash_for_Sabine_Pass_terminal.aspx Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. is selling off 3,000,000 common units to investors at a share price of US$ 15.25. The company is hoping to raise US$ 60 million to put towards general business purposes and development costs of its expansion project to add liquifaction capacity at the Sabine Pass LNG terminal. 16/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Kawasaki_wins_Prelude_contract.aspx Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. has been awarded a contract by Technip to supply 7 units of boilers for Shell’s floating LNG facility Prelude, the world’s first Floating LNG facility, The boilers to be supplied by Kawasaki are the largest ever in the capacity for marine use. 16/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Chevron_signs_supply_purchase_agreement_with _Kyushu_Electric.aspx Chevron has signed a Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with Kyushu Electric Power Co. for the delivery of LNG from the Wheatstone Project in Western Australia. As part of the deal Kyushu Electric will also acquire equity in the Wheatstone gas fields and processing plant. 16/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Clough_awarded_600_million_dollar_contract_for_Santos_GLNG_project.aspx Clough Downer Joint Venture (CDJV) has been awarded a contract worth AU$ 600 million by Fluor for construction of pipelines, compression facilities and associated infrastructure relating to the Fairview component of the Santos GLNG project, located in the Surat Basin. 15/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Energy_is_a_solution_to_the_jobs_problem.aspx The American Petroleum Institute has told Obama that American energy development is ‘critical’ solution to jobs problem. 09/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/LNG_Limited_receives_license_for_LNG_pipeline.aspx The Government of Queensland has granted Liquefied Natural Gas Limited pipeline license (PPL) 161. This will allow the company to connect its planned LNG terminal to the feed gas terminal inland. 05/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Chiyoda_awarded_maintenance_contract_by_Qatargas.aspx Chiyoda has been awarded a maintenance contract by Qatargas covering maintenance of seven LNG production lines in Qatar. 05/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/GE_acquires_Converteam_for_3.2_billion_dollars.aspx GE has acquired for Converteam, the two companies compliment each other should enhance GE’s existing capabilities as well as helping them break into fast growing regions such as Brazil and Russia where Converteam have already made significant in-roads. 05/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Prelude_to_a_floating_future.aspx Andrew Buckland and Giles Farrer, Wood Mackenzie, UK, detail the possibilities afforded by the development of the FLNG concept. 01/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Pacific_Basin_LNG_outlook.aspx Lucy Miller, Douglas Westwood Ltd, UK, describes the changing focus of the LNG market towards the Asia Pacific region. 01/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Tokyo_Gas_to_supply_Saibu_with_LNG.aspx Tokyo Gas has signed a Heads of Agreement to supply Saibu Gas Co Ltd with 300,000 tpy of LNG for 16 years, commencing in March 2014. 01/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Wheatstone_LNG_receives_environmental_approval.aspx Chevron has received environmental approval from the Government of Western Australia, clearing the way for work to start on its huge Wheatstone LNG gas export project once it receives federal approval. 31/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Weathering_the_storm_Japanese_energy_markets.aspx Nancy Yamaguchi, Contributing Editor, provides an overview of Japan's energy industry in the wake of the recent earthquake. 30/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Excelerate_Energy_wins_third_FSRU_contract_in_Brazil.aspx Excelerate Energy has won a 15 year time charter deal with Petrobras to provide an FSRU, the vessel, designated as VT3 by Petrobras, will have a capacity of 20 million m3/d. 30/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Pazflor_field_comes_onstream_ahead_of_schedule.aspx Total, operator of Block 17, today announced that the giant Pazflor field offshore Angola has come on stream ahead of the initial schedule. The Pazflor field lies 150 km off Luanda in water depths ranging from 600 - 1200 m and has estimated proved and probable reserves of 590 million barrels. The field will gradually ramp up to its full production capacity of 220,000 bpd over the coming months. 30/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/BPTT_begins_gas_production_from_Serrette.aspx BP Trinidad and Tobago (bpTT) today announced the start of natural gas production from the Serrette field, offshore Trinidad. Serrette is located in 280 ft (90 m) of water off Trinidad’s south east coast. 26/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Daewoo_wins_FSRU_contract_from_Excelerate_Energy.aspx Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. has won a US$ 280 million deal to build a floating storage and regasification vessel. The vessel will be delivered in 2014. 26/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Protecting_your_business_from_another_Libya .aspx How can companies protect their workers in the event of the collapse of governance and civil authority in the countries where it operates? 25/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Encana_secures_LNG_supply_for_refuelling_stations.aspx Pivotal LNG, a subsidiary of AGL Resources Inc., has signed an agreement with Encana Natural Gas Inc., to supply LNG that Encana plans to offer to service providers operating fleet trucks in the Haynesville area of Louisiana. 24/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Woodside_wins_1.5_million_dollars_from_CFMEU.aspx Woodside Petroleum has been awarded AU 1.5 million in compensation by a Federal Court over an illegal strike at its Pluto LNG site back in December 2009, which was actively encouraged by the Construction Forestry Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU). 23/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Anadarko_advances_Mozambique_LNG_plans.aspx Anadarko has discovered significant gas reserves in the Barquentine complex offshore Mozambique, the company plans to use the reserves as feed-gas for an LNG facility. 22/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Arrow_LNG_bids_for_Bow_Energy.aspx Arrow LNG, owned by Petrochina and Shell has made an offer of AU$ 520 million (US$ 543 million) to acquire the gas explorer Bow Energy. 22/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Strong_recovery_in_vessel_demand_as_confidence_returns_to_the_industry.aspx Demand for subsea vessels is projected to make a strong recovery as confidence returns to the industry and more deepwater projects are sanctioned. 18/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/NNPC_reducing_stake_in_Brass_LNG.aspx Nigeria National Petroleum Corp. (NNPC) is taking a US$ 2 billion dollar loan in order to unlock capital to push the project forward. The company plans to reduce its stake in the project as well. 16/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/CJV awarded contract for_Arrow_LNG_plant_project.aspx CJV, a joint venture comprising of Chiyoda, as JV leader, CB&I and Saipem S.p.A., has been awarded the FEED contract for the Arrow LNG plant project. 16/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/US_businesses_unite_against_EPAs_new_ozone_rules.aspx A group of US businesses and business groups, including API, have written a letter to President Obama asking him to intervene in the implementation of stringent new standards. 12/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/APG_comment_on_EPA_greenhouse_gas_reporting_rule.aspx The American Public Gas Association comment on the Environmental Protection Agency’s propositions to amend the greenhouse gas reporting rule. 05/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Israel_approves_floating_LNG_terminal.aspx Israel's National Planning Council has given final approval for a plan to establish a floating LNG terminal off its Mediterranean coast. 04/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/InterOil_and_Noble_sign_heads_of_agreement_on_LNG_sale.aspx InterOil and Pacific LNG announced the signing of a Heads of Agreement (HOA) with Noble Clean Fuels Ltd. a wholly owned subsidiary of Noble Group Limited, for the supply of 1 million tpa of LNG from the Gulf LNG Project in Papua New Guinea. 03/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/API_applauds_the_absence_of_tax_rises_in US_debt_ceiling_deal.aspx API CEO releases a statement in support of budget negotiators of the bipartisan debt ceiling bill, which passed through Congress on August 2nd. 03/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Costain_providing_expertise_on_FEED_work_for_Flex_LNG.aspx Costain isto provide cryogenic expertise on FEED study for FLEX LNG’s fixed floating LNG production project for operations in Papua New Guinea. 02/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/ConocoPhillips_gives_FID_for_Australia_Pacific_LNG_project.aspx ConocoPhillips today announced approval of the final investment decision for the initial train of a two train LNG 9 million tpa project by Australia Pacific LNG in Queensland, Australia. 29/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Praj_Industries_win_US$_22_million_ethanol_plant_contract.aspx Praj Industries Limited, global biofuels technology and process engineering Company, has won a contract for a large Ethanol plant in Colombia from Isolux Corsan of Spain, who are the main contractors for the project of Bioenergy S.A. 28/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Chevron_signs_25_year_LNG_supply_deal_with_TEPCO.aspx Chevron Corporation has signed binding Sales and Purchase Agreements (SPAs) with Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) for the delivery of LNG from the Wheatstone natural gas project in Australia. 27/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Vital_signs_Latin_American_energy.aspx Nancy Yamaguchi, Contributing Editor, provides an overview of the Latin American energy markets. The full version of this article can be found in the August 2011 issue of Hydrocarbon Engineering 25/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Qatar_to_supply_Malaysia_with_1.5_million_tpa_of_LNG.aspx Qatargas has signed of a Heads of Agreement (HOA) to supply LNG to Petronas LNG Ltd. with 1.5 million tpa of LNG for 20 years commencing in 2013. 25/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Approaching_regulatory_deadline.aspx Greenhouse gas reporting deadline on the horizon. 22/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Santos_sees_output_surge.aspx Santos, the Australian oil and gas producer, has seen a leap in production and its GLNG project is also still on target for first production in 2015. 22/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Total_to_buy_stake_in_Yamal_LNG.aspx Total has received government approval to purchase a stake in the Yamal LNG project in the Russian Arctic area. 21/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Gazprom_signs_LNG_supply_deal_with_India.aspx Gazprom has signed a memorandum to supply the Indian Oil Corporation Limited with 2.5 million tonnes of LNG a year for up to 25 years. 20/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Api_Nova_receives_approval_for_Italian_FSRU.aspx Italy’s Ministry of Economic Development has given the final approval for the construction of a regasification terminal to be constructed by Api Nova Energia offshore of the town of Falconara Marittima. The new project is worth approximately €200 million and is estimated to commence in 2015. 20/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/EIC_Monitor_shows_a_bumpy_ride_on_the_road_to_recovery_for_global_energy_industry.aspx The latest EIC Monitor tracking new active and future projects across the global energy industry shows a mixed bag of results this quarter with power leading the way while other sectors are slightly down. 19/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Reflecting_on_the_UK_government’s_plans_for_electricity_market_reforms.aspx The UK government released its White Paper on Electricity Market Reform this week, setting forward its proposals to secure and decarbonise the UK’s electricity market. Jonathan Rowland, editor of World Coal, highlights some of the questions it raises. 15/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Chicago_Bridge_and_Iron_Kentz_JV_awarded_Gorgon_LNG_contract.aspx A joint venture between CB& I and Kentz Corporation Limited have been awarded a contract for the mechanical, electrical and instrumentation work on the Gorgon Project on Barrow Island, Western Australia. 15/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Chesapeake_plans_huge_investment_in_American_natural_gas_highway_system.aspx Chesapeake Energy Corporation has announced investment plans to create a natural gas fuelled highway system across America and effectively reduce American dependence on OPEC whilst boosting the economy. 14/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Curtis_LNG_appoints_GL_Noble_Denton_to_carry_out_assurances_services.aspx QGC, a leading Australian coal seam gas explorer and producer, has selected GL Noble Denton to provide verification services for the development of the Queensland Curtis LNG project, which is expected to supply more than 8.5 million tpa of LNG through the development of two LNG trains. 11/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Australia_could_be_largest_LNG_exporter_by_2020.aspx Western Australia’s Premier Colin Barnett has told Asian business leaders at the Boao Forum for Asia Conference that Western Australia has the potential to be the world’s largest LNG exporter by 2020. 11/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/API_stresses_job_creation_potential_of_oil_and_gas.aspx API CEO appeals to Obama after disappointing employment figures suggest more jobs needed for Americans. 11/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/SBM_signs_partnership_agreement_for_development_of_FLNG_in_Timor_Sea.aspx SBM Offshore, The Linde Group’s Engineering Division, PTT FLNG Limited and PTTEP Australasia have signed a partnership agreement for the development of an FLNG facility in the Timor Sea off Northern Australia. 08/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/LNG_glut_likely_to_totally_disappear_from_2011.aspx Cedigaz, the International Association for Natural Gas, has predicted that the world LNG trade will bounce back in 2011 and there will be little excess, in spite of new capacity additions. 07/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Doing_it_right_the_first_time.aspx How can the pipeline industry is finding profit in social responsibility? Gordon Cope reports on CSR. 07/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Wärtsilä_awarded_five_year_technical_management_contact_by_Ceres_LNG.aspx Wärtsilä has been awarded a five-year technical management contract by Ceres LNG Services Ltd, a Greek ship management company and a major marine service provider in LNG shipping, covering six LNG carriers. 07/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Fluor_to_provide_support_services_to_Lithuania_FLNG .aspx Fluor Corporation has been awarded a contract by Klaipedos Nafta AB, Lithuania’s state-owned oil company, to provide engineering and business support services for a new FLNG import terminal in Klaipeda, Lithuania. 06/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Ukraine_to_put_out_tender_for_LNG_plant.aspx Ukraine’s government is to put out a tender to perform a feasibility study for an LNG receiving terminal on July 6 in a bid to diversify its sources of supply. 05/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Karoon_Gas_and_ConocoPhillips_receive_approval_for_Browse_Basin_exploration_programme.aspx Karoon Gas Australia Ltd through ConocoPhillips, the operator of its three Browse Basin blocks, received the required approvals to commence drilling in the Browse basin. 05/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Qatargas_to_supply_LNG_to_Argentina.aspx Qatargas is to supply Argentina’s ENERSa with 5 million tpa of LNG for 20 years, beginning in 2014. 30/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Call_to_create_jobs_through_America’s_energy_resources.aspx American Petroleum Institute President calls on US President to make course correction for America’s future 30/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Icthys_LNG_receives_environmnetal_approval.aspx The Australian Government has granted environmental approval to the Ichthys Project paving the way for a final investment decision in the fourth quarter of 2011. 29/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Fluor_awarded_EPCM_services_contract_for_Woodside’s_gas_assets_in_Australia .aspx Fluor Corporation has finalised a major services agreement with Woodside Energy Limited to provide engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) services for Woodside’s operating assets. 29/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/FMC_to_supply_subsea_systems_for_Prelude_project.aspx FMC Technologies, Inc. announced today that it has signed an agreement with Shell Development (Australia) Pty. Ltd. to supply subsea production and associated topside systems for the Prelude field development. 28/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Bright_future_forecast_for_LNG_industry_as_gas_demand_drives_investment.aspx A bright future is forecast for the LNG industry, as long-term gas demand drives major investment in global LNG facilities. 27/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Shifting_LNG_demand.aspx Chris Holmes, Purvin & Gertz, describes the impact of the Great East Japan earthquake on the LNG supply to Europe. 24/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/East_Timor_calls_for_expulsion_of_Shell_from_Greater_sunrise_talks.aspx East Timor’s government has called for the expulsion of Shell form talks about the development of the Greater Sunrise field in the East Timor sea after serious disagreement between the two parties over how to develop the field. 23/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Promoting_women_into_senior_management.aspx Hays Oil and Gas have found that the majority of people do not believe that companies do enough to promote women into senior management positions. 21/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Kidnap_and_the_global_energy_sector_risk_by_region.aspx Taryn Evans, AKE, takes a brief look at the differences between regions in terms of the threat posed to foreign personnel engaged in energy projects by kidnap and ransom. 21/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Foreign_investment_in_Russian_projects_is_a_win-win.aspx Despite the risks, Russian oil is once more where the action is for Western firms, with a spate of high-profile deals inked in the first quarter of 2011. 20/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Woodside_announces_delays_and_cost_increases_to_Pluto_LNG .aspx Woodside Petroleum has been forced to delay its Pluto LNG project due to bad weather and unexpected delays, and this has had an impact on cost. 17/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Wheatstone_LNG_project_gets_conditional_environmental_approval.aspx Chevron’s Wheatstone LNG project has received conditional environmental approval from the EPA, paving the way for the project to get off the ground. 15/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Hyundai has won an order for two FSRUs from Hoegh LNG.aspx Hyundai Heavy Industries, the world’s biggest shipbuilder, has clinched a US$ 500 million order to build the world’s first two new LNG FSRU for Hoegh LNG. 14/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Wood_Group_awarded_project_management_contract_for_GLNG_project.aspx Brisbane-based Wood Group Wagners has been awarded the Project Management Services Contract for the GLNG Pipeline Project in Queensland, a development that will process coal seam gas (CSG) into LNG. 13/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Qatargas_delivers_its_first_LNG_cargo_to_Thailand’s_first_LNG_terminal.aspx Qatargas has delivered its first ever LNG cargo to Thailand. The cargo was delivered to the Map Ta Phut LNG terminal by the LNG carrier Golar Viking. 13/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Statoil_sells_3.25_billion_dollar_pipeline_stake.aspx Statoil ASA has decided to divest a 24.1% direct and indirect stake in Gassled joint venture (jv) for US$ 3.25 billion. Following this transaction, Statoil will continue to own 5.0% in the jv. 07/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Chiyoda_and_Saipem_sign_MoU_for_partnership.aspx The two companies have signed and MoU to form a partnership to develop onshore LNG and upstream projects. 07/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/PETRONAS_forms_strategic_partnersip_with_Progress_Energy_to_develop_Canadian_shale_assets.aspx PETRONAS has formed a partnership with Progress Progress Energy Resources Corporation to develop the Altares, Lily and Kahta shale gas assets in northeastern British Columbia. 06/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/KBR_to_design_CSG_pipelines.aspx KBR has been chosen by Curtis Island LNG and Asia Pacific LNG to design three massive 42 in. gas pipelines to carry coal seam gas to the Curtis Island terminal from inland gasfields in Queensland, Australia. 06/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Early_June_European_downstream_update.aspx A round up of recent downstream news from all over Europe. Including an update of refineries currently up for sale or closure. 06/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Petronet_sings_MoU_with_Gazprom_for_LNG_supply.aspx Petronet LNG Ltd and Gazprom Global LNG have concluded a memorandum of understanding for the long term supply of 2.5 million tpy of LNG for up to 25 years. 03/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Hyundai_Heavy_Industries_wins_contracts_to_build_LNG_carriers_and_drillships.aspx Hyundai Heavy Industries has won a US$ 600 million order to build two 155,000 m3 LNG carriers, and has another order from Rowan Companies for two drillships worth US$ 1.12 billion. 02/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Technip_and_Samsung_to_begin_construction_of_world’s_first_FLNG_facility.aspx Shell has given notice to a Technip Samsung Consortium (TSC) to proceed with the construction of the first FLNG facility in the world. 31/05/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Stena_Bulk_purchases_three_LNG_tankers.aspx Stena Bulk has bought three LNG tankers from the Taiwan-based shipping company TMT for a total of US$ 700 million. 25/05/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/What_LNG_development_could_mean_for_security_in_PNG.aspx Is there a risk that Papua New Guinea's newfound LNG wealth could be a fuel for civil disorder as rival groups scramble for control of resources? 24/05/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Sabine_Pass_LNG_to_become_export_terminal.aspx The US Department of Energy has issued a conditional authorisation approving an application to export 803 billion ft3/ yr of LNG from the Sabine Pass LNG Terminal in Louisiana. 24/05/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Shell_to_build_world’s_largest_offshore_floating_facility.aspx Shell is planning to build the world’s largest offshore floating facility. The FLNG facility will be sited 200 km offshore Australia. 20/05/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/API_CEO_on_the_future_of_the_oil_and_gas_industry.aspx API CEo Jack Gerard addressed an LA audience on the central role of the energy industry in the economy of California and the US as a whole. 20/05/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/API_sees_Senate_tax_vote_as_an_opportunity_for_a_more_constructive_US_energy_policy.aspx The institute sees the vote result as a step in the right direction, away from heavy oil and gas taxation and towards further development of US domestic reserves. 19/05/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Habau_and_KHE_Group_announce_sale_of_pipeline_contractor_Nacap.aspx Nacap sold to Habau; business efforts to be combined. 18/05/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Obama_outlines_new_domestic_energy_plans;_API_responds.aspx The President’s plan includes increased development in the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska, as API recognises the strategy as progressive, but with significant limitations. 16/05/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/API_criticises_Joint_Economic_Committee_study_released_by_Congress.aspx API believes that the new study understates the potential damage that would be caused should taxes on the US oil and gas industry be raised. 16/05/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/API_criticises_proposed_legislation_to_increase_taxes_on_US_oil_and_natural_gas_companies.aspx API president and CEO said the plans would damage the American economy and energy security. 12/05/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/API_criticises_congressional_plans_to_raise_energy_taxes.aspx API’s senior tax advisor warns that higher taxes will not help to lower prices, and could damage the US economy. 11/05/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/API_urges_Congress_to_focus_on_American_job_creation_and_energy_development.aspx American Petroleum Institute president comments on efforts to develop US oil and natural gas resources. 10/05/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/API_comments_on_new_study.aspx API president believes the study’s finding are especially relevant given the current debate on energy taxes and access to domestic reserves. 04/05/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/API_calls_for_recognition_of_oil_and_gas_companies_contributions.aspx As first quarter earnings are made public, API states that the oil and gas industry’s importance to the US economic recovery should not be understated. 04/05/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/LNG_Khannur_in_Jurong_Shipyard.aspx Jurong Shipyard has secured a S$ 20 million contract from Golar LNG Energy to convert the LNG Khannur to an FSRU. 28/04/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Sinopec_signs_massive_purchase_agreement_for_Australian_LNG.aspx Australia Pacific LNG and Sinopec have signed a Sale and Purchase Agreement for the supply of LNG from Australia Pacific LNG’s CBM resources and proposed LNG facility on Curtis Island, Queensland. The agreement could be worth up to US$ 85 billion. 27/04/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Recent_developments_and_trends_in_natural_gas_markets.aspx Armelle Lecarpentier, Cedigaz, France, explores recent developments and trends in natural gas markets across the globe. 27/04/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/qedi_awarded_major_CBM_contract_in_Australia.aspx QGC has appointed qedi to apply its proprietary commissioning technology and consultancy expertise on its Queensland Curtis liquefied natural gas (QCLNG) development. 27/04/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/EIC_Monitor_shows_a_positive_outlook_for_the_global_energy_industry .aspx The latest EIC Monitor tracking new active and future projects across the global energy industry shows positive signs of growth across all sectors this quarter (Q1:January – March 2011), with the total number of new project announcements up 29% on the previous quarter. 27/04/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Air_Products_to_supply_heat_exchangers_to_Donggi-Senoro_project .aspx Air Products today announced it has signed an agreement with JGC Corporation to supply its proprietary propane pre-cooled mixed refrigerant process and MCR main heat exchanger for a two million tpy LNG project in Luwuk, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia. 20/04/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Foreign_investment_in_Russian_oil_and_gas_projects_is_a_win-win.aspx Despite the risks, Russian oil is once more where the action is for Western firms, with a spate of high-profile deals inked in the first quarter of 2011. 19/04/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Qatargas_to_supply_60_additional_LNG_cargos_to_Japan.aspx Qatargas is to supply additional 4 million tonnes of LNG, equivalent to sixty plus conventional LNG cargos to Japan to help it meet its energy needs. 18/04/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/US_oil_and_gas_industry_working_to_address_economic_challenges.aspx The US oil and natural gas industry is working to help address the nation’s economic challenges according to the API. 15/04/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Smart_grids_increasingly_find_favour.aspx Global survey shows rollout of smart grids is finding favour with utility companies. 12/04/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Shell_joins_Wheatstone_LNG_project.aspx Shell is to join the Wheatstone LNG facility project and will also acquire stakes in the gas fields that will feed it. 11/04/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/ExxonMobil_to_donate_free_fuel_to_earthquake_hit_Japan.aspx The company has pledged to donate 1 million ltrs of fuel to north eastern municipal authorities for distribution among those worse affected by the natural disaster. 11/04/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Yemen_LNG_denies_a_press_report_about_an_attack_on_Balhaf_facility.aspx Yemen LNG has strongly denied that its facility at Balhaf, Shabwah came under attack from armed militants after it was earlier reported by an unnamed source. 05/04/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/5_percent_of_the_world’s_natural_gas_wasted.aspx A GE white paper estimates that flaring wastes a substantial amount of natural gas, but improvements are in the pipeline. 04/04/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/API_responds_positively_to_Obama’s_National_Clean_Fleets_Partnership.aspx The American Petroleum Institute praises the president’s focus on natural gas as a source of clean, abundant fuel. 04/04/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Daewoo_projects_growth_in_LNG_shipping_market.aspx South Korea's Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering believes that the problems Japan has been experiencing with its nuclear reactors in the wake of the recent tsunami could lead to a further surge in orders for LNG ships. 31/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Australia’s_Icon_Energy_signs_20_year_LNG_sales_agreement_with_Shantou_SinoEnergy .aspx Icon Energy has signed a 20 year LNG sales agreement with Icon Energy to supply 40 million tonnes of LNG. The first cargo is expected to be delivered by 2016. 30/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/IPC_kicks_off_with_growth_forecast_from_NPRA_President.aspx NPRA President outlines prospects for economic growth and development within the petrochemical industry, which could significantly impact on the wider American economy. 29/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Siemens_to_supply_compressor_stations_to_Australia_Pacific_LNG.aspx Siemens Energy has received an order for the supply of up to 10 compressor trains to Australia Pacific LNG (APLNG) in Queensland, Australia. 25/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Novatek_purchases_25%_stake_in_Yamal_LNG.aspx Novatek has executed a call option agreement for the right to purchase the remaining 25.1% stake in Yamal LNG for US$ 526 million. 24/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Pertamina_and_Listrik_Negara_establish_joint_venture_for_mini_LNG_plants.aspx Pertamina and PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) have established a joint venture to build 8 mini LNG plants and supply PLN with natural gas. 24/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/John_Holland_wins_Curtis_Island_LNG_construction_contract.aspx John Holland has been awarded a AUD$150 million subcontract for the construction of marine offloading facilities as part of Gladstone LNG’s proposed Curtis Island LNG facility. 23/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Joint_Industry_project_identifies_LNG’s_potential_for_regional_shipping_and_power_generation.aspx The Joint Industry Project (JIP), which was initiated by DNV during Singapore Maritime Week in 2010, mobilised a consortium of 16 participants from all parts of the LNG value chain. The project has investigated the potential for LNG in South East Asia. 22/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/CBI_awarded_Feed_contract_for_Yamal_LNG_liquefaction_plant .aspx CB&I announced today that the company has been selected by Yamal LNG LLC to provide FEED services for the Yamal LNG project. The work is scheduled for completion in the first quarter of 2012. 22/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Encana_acquires_interest_in_Kitimat_LNG.aspx Encana Corporation has agreed to acquire a 30% interest in the planned Kitimat LNG export terminal, located on the west coast of central British Columbia, and the associated natural gas pipeline. 21/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Japan’s nuclear crisis blows open energy debate.aspx In the aftermath of the Japanese earthquake and resulting tsunami, amid fears of a radiological disaster, commentators worldwide are postulating one question: is this the end of nuclear power? Alisa Murphy, CEO, B9 Coal, UK, argues they ought to be discussing the wider energy mix. 18/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Junior_Oils_Trust_CEO_predicts_effects_of_recent_global_geopolitical_events_on_energy_industry.aspx Angelos Damaskos comments on how the energy industry will be impacted by the Japan earthquake, Middle Eastern unrest and continuing Eurozone problems. 17/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Global_demand_for_catalysts_strong_up_to_2014.aspx A new study outlines projected growth of global demand for catalysts until 2014. 17/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/India_seeking_increased_supply_of_crude_and_LNG_from_Nigeria.aspx India looks to up supplies of crude to meet refining capacity, while state owned company GAIL seeks LNG stake.India looks to up supplies of crude to meet refining capacity, while state owned company GAIL seeks LNG stake. 17/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Oil_prices_set_to_rise_after_Japanese_tsunami.aspx Global prices for oil products look set to rise dramatically after the tsunami that hit Japan last week. As a result of the loss of nuclear electricity generating capacity, oil will have to be used as a substitute until the reactors can be repaired. 16/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Chevron_adding_fourth_train_to_Gorgon_project.aspx Chevron Corporation is planning on expanding its Gorgon LNG project with a fourth train to meet growing demand for the clean fuel. 15/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/EU_emissions_cut.aspx A letter from Chris Huhne and EU Environment Ministers to the Guardian newspaper on 30% EU emissions cuts. 14/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/API_comments_on_Obama’s_energy_policy.aspx API to White House: long term solutions require short term leadership. 14/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/LNG_supplies_diverted_to_Japan.aspx After the devastating earthquake that struck Japan last week, neighbouring countries are now diverting LNG cargos to help meet the country’s energy needs and keep the lights on. 14/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/ExxonMobil_plans_for_future_energy_demand.aspx Exxon Mobil Corporation reviews 2010 while outlining plans for future projects in its annual presentation to investment analysts at the New York Stock Exchange. 11/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/API_welcomes_Energy_Tax_Prevention_Act.aspx American Petroleum Institute has welcomed proposed legislation that would repeal EPA’s authority to regulate GHG emissions. 11/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/ExxonMobil_announce_International_Womens_Day_grants.aspx Grants by ExxonMobil and the ExxonMobil Foundation aid the economic advancement of women in developing nations. 10/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/KBR_win_FEED_contract_for_Kitimat_LNG .aspx KBR announced today that it has been awarded a FEED contract by KM LNG Operating General Partnership for the Kitimat LNG development near Kitimat, British Columbia, Canada. 08/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/BG_Group_and_Tokyo_Gas_sign_20_year_LNG_sales_contract.aspx BG Group today signed a sales agreement with Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd. for the supply of 1.2 million tpy of LNG for 20 years from 2015. 07/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/NPRA_urges_EPA_caution_over_proposed_ozone_standards_change.aspx Gregory Scott of the NPRA warns of the potential damages to America’s economy if changes are ratified. 04/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Energy_companies_turn_to_Russia_as_African/Middle_Eastern_unrest_continues.aspx Total agrees to buy stake in Novatek, while European refinery announces run cuts due to high prices. 04/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/EPA_extends_Greenhouse_Gas_reporting_deadline.aspx Original deadline of March 31 is postponed in order to provide better quality data and test system facilities. 04/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/EnergySys_automates_hydrocarbon_allocation_with_Atlantic_LNG.aspx EnergySys Ltd has partnered with Atlantic LNG to automate its system of hydrocarbon allocation between the four LNG trains, which comprise the facility. 04/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/LNG_carrier_industry_overview.aspx The long-term outlook for the global LNG shipping industry is positive overall, and the global maritime industry is demanding the construction of increasingly large vessels to serve its requirements. 04/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Egypt_instability_threatens_the_energy_sector.aspx Concerns for the energy sector in Egypt have been raised following a terrorist attack against a gas pipeline in the Sinai peninsula. 03/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Total_joins_strategic_partnership_with_Novatek.aspx Total has agreed to participate in the Shtokman LNG project and acquire shares in Novatek. 03/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Further_details_emerge_regarding_proposed_Australian_LNG_venture.aspx LNG development project in Queensland gains momentum as other companies finalise deals. 02/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/DNV_to_issue_new_guidelines_on_offshore_gas_terminals.aspx DNV is to issue a new range of technical guidance on offshore gas terminals following the technologies rising use of FSRUs, FPSOs and SRVs in recent years. 01/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/EU_maintenance_update.aspx A round up of EU companies’ maintenance news. 01/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Six_LNG_vessels_berthing_at_Ras_Laffan.aspx Ras Laffan port has achieved full utilisation of its six LNG berths for the first time. 01/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Two_deals_for_UK_refineries_near_completion.aspx Valero negotiates purchase of Pembroke refinery, while Essar bids for Stanlow refinery. 01/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/NPRA_Reliability_and_Maintenance_Conference_advanced_program_released.aspx Information on the event based in Denver is now available online. 25/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Clean_Energy_Fuels_is_to_build_an_LNG_terminal_in_Las_Vegas_for_UPS.aspx UPS has contracted Clean Energy Fuels to build and operate an LNG terminal in Las Vegas for it fleet of 48 LNG delivery trucks. 25/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/LNG development continues steadily, in spite of setbacks.aspx Despite plunging demand in North America thanks to shale and unconventional gas resources, the LNG industry continues to expand, buoyed by the consistent and burgeoning global appetite for energy. 23/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Centrica_signs_£_2_billion_LNG_supply_contract_with_Qatar .aspx Centrica has entered into an agreement for a three year contract with Qatargas to deliver 2.4 million tpa of LNG to the UK Isle of Grain facility. 23/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Fluor_awarded_FEED_contract_for_Browse_LNG.aspx Fluor Offshore Solutions unit will be responsible for FEED services for the offshore central gas processing facility for the Browse LNG project. 23/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Global_gas_and_shale_unconventional_story.aspx As European shale plays gain momentum and Asian energy providers continue to invest in US shale projects, it is a crucial tipping point for the future of the unconventional gas source on the global scene. 22/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Competitive_salaries_reveal_the_UK_oil_and_gas_industry_in_strong_recovery.aspx New studies in The Salary Guide evidence a strong recovery curve in the UK oil and gas industry, while competitive salaries allow engineers to thrive. 22/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/KBR_joint_venture_awarded_FEED_contract_for_Browse_LNG_project.aspx KLH Australia secures first contract win from Woodside Energy for their Browse LNG development in Western Australia. 22/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Australia_Pacific_LNG_project_receives_environmental_approval.aspx The Australian Government has granted environmental approval for ConocoPhillips’ and Origin Energy’s US$ 35 billion joint coalbed methane (CBM) project in Queensland. 22/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Oil_and_gas_supply_chain_opportunities_in_the_Middle_East.aspx The Middle East continues to be a key market for the UK supply chain, which is not surprising given the region’s significant share of the world’s oil and gas reserves and the fact that plenty of investment is taking place. 21/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/NPRA_comment_on_US_oil_tax.aspx NPRA says Obama oil tax increase would hurt consumers. 16/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/API_comment_on_US_oil_tax.aspx API believe that administration tax hike will hurt jobs, cut government revenue. 15/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Shell_future_energy_scenarios_zone of_uncertainty_ahead.aspx Shell has published its report Signals and Signposts. 14/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/BRE_Trust_issues_Financing_UK_Carbon_Reduction_Projects_report.aspx Funding for small-scale solar, biomass and other carbon reduction projects in the UK could rise significantly if consistent reporting guidelines for these schemes can be agreed, a study from BRE Trust, owner of the UK’s leading building research body BRE showed. 11/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Israel_prepared_for_gas_disruption.aspx Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that Israel is prepared for possible disruptions in its natural gas supplies from Egypt, following the recent unrest in the country that supplies a quarter of its energy needs. 08/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Egyptian_unrest_poses_threat_to_LNG_market.aspx The ongoing problems in Egypt threaten to damage the global LNG and oil markets if the unrest continues and spreads. 02/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Technip_awarded_FEED_contract_for_Malaysian_FLNG.aspx Technip, in a consortium with Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. Ltd, has been awarded the FEED contract for an FLNG unit by Petronas and MISC Berhad. 02/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/EIC_Monitor_shows_slight_downturn_in_global_energy_industry .aspx The latest EIC Monitor tracking new active and future projects across the global energy industry shows a slight downturn this quarter (Q4: October – December 2010), with the total value of project announcements down nearly 8%. 02/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Price_of_crude_hits_10_dollars_of_bbl.aspx The price of Brent crude oil has hit US$ 100 /bbl for the first time since October 2008 on concerns about the political unrest in Egypt. 01/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Regional_Report_US_natural_gas.aspx Gordon Cope, Contributing Editor, investigates the headache for the US petroleum sector caused by the glut in natural gas production. 31/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/APGA_comment_on_Obama’s_State_of_the_Union_Address.aspx President Obama’s mixed message for natural gas in the State of the Union Address. 31/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Cheniere_Energy_signs_MOU_with_Sumitomo_for_export_capacity_at_Sabine_Pass_terminal.aspx Cheniere Energy has signed an MOU with Sumitomo to contract 1.5 million tpa of bi-directional processing capacity at the Sabine pass LNG terminal. 28/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/ExxonMobils_energy_outlook.aspx ExxonMobil’s energy outlook shows rising global energy demand, shift toward natural gas and energy efficiency gains. 28/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/NPRA_responds_to_State_of_the_Union_Address.aspx Charles T. Drevna, president of NPRA issued the following statement in response to President Obama’s State of the Union address. 27/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/API’s_response_to_State_of_the_Union_Address.aspx The American Petroleum Institute has responded to Barack Obama’s State of the Union Address: ‘The President cant do more to create jobs’. 26/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Mitsubishi_to_build_new_Indonesian_LNG_plant.aspx Mitsubishi has reached a final investment decision and will now build the Donggi-Senoro LNG project in Indonesia. 25/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Kyushu_Electric_to_buy_LNG_from_Gorgon.aspx Kyushu Electric Power Co. has agreed to buy 0.3 million tpy of LNG from the Gorgon LNG project commencing in 2015. 24/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Technology_and_partnerships_keys_to_meeting_future_energy_demand.aspx ExxonMobil elaborate on the key components needed to help meet the future demand for oil and gas worldwide. 21/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Tender_for_Bangladeshi_LNG_terminal_draws_ten_applicants.aspx Ten companies have replied to Petrobangla’s tender to build a new LNG terminal on Bangladesh’s coastline to import Middle Eastern LNG. 21/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Keynote_speakers_at_Gastech_2011_announced.aspx Shell, Chevron, ExxonMobil, BP and RasGas leaders to address Gastech 2011. 21/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/BP_Energy_Outlook_2030.aspx The BP Energy Outlook 2030 is the first of BP’s forward looking analyses to be published after 60 years of producing definitive historical data in the BP Statistical Review of World Energy. 20/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Azerbaijan_as_an_alternative_to_Russia.aspx As Europe grows increasingly weary of the Russian energy dominance that its member states regularly complain about, this issue has yet to be addressed, as bilateral negotiations with Moscow are ongoing. 14/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Total_and_partners_launch_development_of_GLNG_project.aspx Total and partners have sanctioned the development of the Gladstone LNG project at a cost of US$ 16 billion. 14/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/LNG_Energy_spuds_first_shale_gas_well_in_Poland.aspx Saponis Investments Sp. Z o.o., a 20% owned subsidiary of LNG Energy Ltd has spudded its first exploratory shale gas well in Poland. 12/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Seneca_Resources_acquires_additional_Marcellus_Shale_acreage.aspx Seneca Resources has acquired additional acreage in the Marcellus Shale from EOG Resources at a cost of US$ 23 million. 11/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Gazprom_and_Gujarat_sign_LNG_agreement.aspx Gazprom Marketing & Trading and Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation have signed an LNG agreement. 11/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Granherne_to_provide_pre_FEED_study_for_Bonaparte_LNG.aspx Granherne, a subsidiary of KBR, has been selected by GDF SUEZ Bonaparte Pty Ltd to execute the pre-FEED study for the Bonaparte LNG Project. 11/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Carbon_Trade_Exchange_links_with_Winrock’s_American_Carbon_Registry.aspx Original US stalwart of carbon offsets joins global exchange. 10/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/New_industrial_safety_classification_systems.aspx Fridtjof Schucht and Stephen Harrison, Linde Gases, Germany, discuss the harmonised system of classification and labelling of chemicals. 07/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Asian_new_year_update.aspx A look at some news from the Asian downstream market at the start of 2011. 07/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Increased_access_to_oil_and_gas_reserves_could_drive_US_recovery.aspx Wood Mackenzie study shows path to job growth and more government revenue is through increased access to oil and gas reserves. 05/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Statoil’s_Snøhvit_plant_to_reach_full_capacity_by_the_end_of_January.aspx Statoil will have the Snøhvit LNG plant back up to full capacity by the end of January after it was forced to shut down on 20 December due to a technical fault. 05/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Iraq_and_Jordan_reach_agreement_on_oil_pipeline.aspx Iraq has agreed to build an oil pipeline to Jordan to increase the supply of crude oil. 05/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Deployment_of_a_pipeline_CPTMS.aspx Deploying a CPTMS offers pipeline operators substantial benefits, including capturing new business opportunities, data access, lower total cost of ownership and risk mitigation. 17/12/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Santos_sells_stake_in_Gladstone_LNG_and_signs_supply_agreement_with_KOGAS.aspx Santos LNG has sold stakes in its Gladstone LNG project to KOGAS and Total and signed a 20 year supply agreement with KOGAS. 17/12/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Calais_LNG_withdraws_application_for_LNG_terminal.aspx Calais LNG has formally withdrawn its application to build an LNG terminal in Calais, Maine. 17/12/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/ExxonMobil_celebrates_double_success.aspx ExxonMobil is celebrating success on opposite sides of the world, with an increased LNG capacity in Qatar and the completion of a carbon capture facility in the USA. 13/12/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Oil_and_gas_companies_face_unprecedented_uncertainties_over_next_10_years.aspx Chatham House has released a new report that discusses the uncertainties the oil and gas industry will face over the next 10 years. 13/12/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/European_LNG_imports_reach_all_time_high.aspx LNG imports into Europe have reached a record high of 302 billion ft3 in November 2010. 13/12/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/NPRA_says_court_decision_on_GHGs_bad_for_consumers.aspx Charles T. Drevna’s comment on a ruling made by the US Court of Appeals Association. 13/12/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Iran_to_export_LNG_to_Venezuela.aspx Iran LNG and Venezuela have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI), which will see Iran export LNG to Venezuela, which may then be exported onto Argentina and Cuba. 06/12/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/How_long_will_Pakistani_security_forces_be_able_to_keep_militants_from_Islamabad.aspx Fraser Bomford, AKE, examines the risks of living and working in Pakistan, especially for foreign expatriates who have become a target in recent years. 03/12/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Grain_LNG_terminal_completes_expansion.aspx Grain LNG, owned by National Grid Plc, has completed a capacity expansion plan worth £310 million. The terminal can now handle 20% of the UK’s annual gas demand. 02/12/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Icthys_LNG_project_releases_ITT_for_gas_processing_facility.aspx Icthys LNG project, which is owned by INPEX Browse and Total, has released the invitations to tender for the project's gas processing facility on Blaydin Point, Darwin, Australia. 01/12/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Beach Energy and ITOCHU corporation have signed an MoU_for a_proposed_LNG_facility.aspx Beach Energy and ITOCHU Corporation have identified various sites for a proposed LNG facility after discussions with the South Australia government and a visit to proposed sites. 26/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Siemens_Energy_launches_SGT750_gas_turbine.aspx Siemens Energy has launched a new 37 MW industrial gas turbine at the company’s production facilities in Finspong, Sweden. 23/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/UK_consuming_a_third_more_CO2_than_in_1990.aspx New research from Policy Exchange shows that Britain and the EU are only on course to meet international carbon targets because emissions have been ‘off shored’ to countries like China. 19/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/CBandI_awarded_FEED_contract_for_Shtokman_LNG_project.aspx CB&I Lummus has been awarded a FEED contract for the Shtokman LNG storage and loading facility at the seaport in Terriberka in the Murmansk region of the Russian Federation. 17/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Vital_role_for_gas_says_Energy_Minister.aspx Gas has a vital role in the UK’s future energy mix, said Energy Minister Charles Hendry. 16/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/India_and_UK_business_leaders_to_kick_start_low_carbon_collaboration.aspx A brief look at the new low carbon collaboration between UK and Indian business leaders the ‘UK-India Business Leaders Climate Group.’ 15/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Qatargas_has_started_Train_6_of_it’s_Qatargas_3_project.aspx Train 6 started this month and will produce 7.8 million tpy, helping Qatar reach its target of 77 million tpy of LNG liquefaction capacity by the end of 2010. 15/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Shell’s_Prelude_FLNG_project_receives_environmental_approval.aspx Shell’s first planned FLNG deployment off the northwest coast of Australia has received federal environmental approval. 15/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/The_energy_world_faces_unprecedented_uncertainty.aspx According to the International Energy Agency’s latest World Energy Outlook, much stronger action is needed to accelerate the transformation of the global energy system. 12/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/LNG_demand_in_Europe_a_changing_composition.aspx The Winter issue of LNG Industry features a regional report by Chris Holmes, Purvin & Gertz, examining the changing dynamics behind the European gas market. 12/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/EPAs_GHG_rules.aspx The American Petroleum Institute is reviewing the Environmental Protection Agency’s greenhouse gas reporting rule requirements for the petroleum and natural gas industries. 11/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Letter_to_The_Times_on_climate_change_financing.aspx A letter from members of the UN High Level Advisory Group on climate change financing. 09/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/API_provide_safety_standards.aspx API provides expanded online access to its safety standards. 29/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Regional_Report_ASEAN’s_energy_sector.aspx Nancy D. Yamaguchi, Hydrocarbon Engineering Contributing Editor, looks at the Southeast Asian energy sector. 27/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Global_energy_industry_holding_steady.aspx The latest EIC Monitor (Q3) shows encouraging levels of new projects emerging across the globe with China, India and the USA having some of the largest new projects. 26/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Japan_enters_into_nuclear_co-operation_agreement_with_Vietnam .aspx Japan has made an agreement to co-operate with Vietnam on nuclear technologies and materials. 25/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Santos_to_supply_GLNG_with_Cooper_Basin_natural_gas.aspx Santos has agreed a deal to supply 750 PJ of natural gas from its Cooper Basin gas assets to the Gladstone LNG project. 25/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Oil_Council_awards.aspx Final shortlists announced for The Oil Council’s 2010 Awards of Excellence. 22/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/French_strike_update.aspx A look at what is currently happening in France as a result of the pension and retirement strikes. 22/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Australian_LNG_projects_receive_environmental_approval.aspx Curtis LNG and Gladstone LNG have received conditional environmental approval by the Australian government. 22/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Yamal_LNG_to_begin_construction_in_2012.aspx According to Russian government documents, Novatek will begin construction of an LNG liquefaction plant on the Yamal peninsula in 2012. 19/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Golar_LNG_wins_West_Java_FSRU_project.aspx Golar LNG has been selected as the successful bidder to build the West Java FSRU project by Nusantara Regas. 12/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/GDF_SUEZ_agrees_supply_deal_with_CNOOC.aspx GDF SUEZ is to supply China’s CNOOC with 2.6 million t of LNG over four years, starting in 2013. 11/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Repsol_signs_supply_agreement_with_Qatargas.aspx Repsol and Qatargas have signed a multi year supply agreement for Qatar to supply LNG to Repsol’s Canaport LNG terminal. 08/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Leighton_awarded_contract_for_Gorgon_LNG_project.aspx Leighton Contractors has been awarded a contract by Chevron Australia to deliver the civil and underground works package for the Gorgon Project valued at more than $800 million. 24/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Singapore_to_become_major_energy_hub.aspx Singapore is building up the infrastructure to become a major LNG hub for the Asia-Pacific region, as well as being a prolific consumer of LNG in its own right. 23/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Sri_Lanka_to_strike_LNG_deal_with_Qatar.aspx After the two nations’ premiers met in New York this week, they have agreed to go ahead with a Qatar-led LNG project in Sri Lanka. 22/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Excelerate_Energy_to_build_second_LNG_import_terminal_in_Argentina.aspx Excelerate Energy is to build a second LNG importation terminal In Argentina, effectively doubling the country’s terminal capacity. 22/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Saudi_Aramco_discovers_unconventional_reserves.aspx Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia’s national oil company, has announced that it has huge reserves of unconventional gas in the form of shale gas, which could double its proved gas reserves. 20/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Taxes_on_oil_and_gas.aspx Two notes from the American Petroleum Institute regarding new oil and natural gas industry taxes. 17/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Iran_key_international_players_adding_fuel_to_the_fire.aspx The recent UN and EU sanctions in response to its continued nuclear programme have left Tehran with few friends in the international community, and it is unsurprising that the states who intend to carry on doing business with such a contentious partner clearly have their own political agendas to pursue. 15/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Carbon_capture_and_storage_research_and_development.aspx New Recovery Act funding boosts industrial carbon capture and storage research and development. 08/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/More_‘Rally_for_Jobs’_news.aspx 750 gather and call on Congress to focus on jobs and the economy in Canton, Ohio, rally. 08/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Keeping_an_eye_on_Earl.aspx Some of the latest Hurricane Earl news. 02/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Thousands_call_on_Congress_to_look_at_jobs_and_the_economy.aspx More than 5000 gather and call on Congress to focus on jobs and the economy in Texas rallies. 02/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Tokyo_Gas_and_MOL_agree_share_transfer.aspx Tokyo Gas and MOL have agreed a minority share transfer in LNG shuttle and regasification vessels (SRVs) jointly owned by MOL and Höegh LNG. 02/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/First_L-CNG_stations_in_Italy_open_to_the_public.aspx Italy’s first LNG to CNG refuelling station has opened in Villafalletto. 31/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Undersea_carbon_dioxide_storage.aspx The UK Government wish to license under sea CCS. 27/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Peru_to_limit_LNG_for_export.aspx Peru’s President has passed a decree which will effectively limit the LNG that can be exported from the country, to ensure a healthy domestic supply. 23/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Technip_and_PETRONAS_announce_strategic_partnership.aspx Technip has announced a strategic partnership with subsidiaries of PETRONAS, to work jointly on onshore and offshore projects. 23/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Iranian_LNG_ambitions_curbed_by_sanctions.aspx Iran has been forced to curb its LNG ambitions and will require Chinese help to grow the sector. 20/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Pluto_LNG_nearing_completion_but_expansion_plans_still_on_hold.aspx Woodside Petroleum’s CEO has put off a final investment decision on the planned expansion of Pluto LNG, but has stated that plans are afoot for further expansion. 18/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Chinas_energy_policy_and_foreign_policy_fuse.aspx Untapped oil reserves add to anxieties in the South China Sea as China’s energy policy and foreign policy fuse. 17/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Chevron_announces_drilling_success_in_Carnarvon_Basin.aspx Chevron has discovered more natural gas in its Acme-1 well, underpinning plans for expansion of the Wheatstone LNG hub. 17/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Woodside_makes_gas_discovery_at_Alaric-1_exploration_well.aspx Woodside has made new gas discoveries at its Alaric-1 exploration well, reviving hopes that the planned expansion of its Pluto regasification terminal may go ahead. 16/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/DONG_Energy_and_IBERDROLA_close_supply_agreement.aspx DONG Energy has signed a supply agreement with IBERDROLA for the supply of 1 billion cubic metres per year of LNG. 12/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/IndianOil_signs_MoU_to_set_up_Indian_LNG_terminal.aspx IndianOil signs MoU with TIDCO to set up an LNG regasification terminal and gas driven power plant at Ennore in the Bay of Bengal. 05/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Foster_Wheeler_awarded_contract_for_LNG_terminal_by_ANCAP.aspx Foster-Wheeler awarded contract to assist with initial technical development and conceptual design of a new Uruguayan LNG terminal to feed both Uruguay and Argentina. 03/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Lithuania_approves_FLNG_construction.aspx Lithuania has approved the construction of a floating LNG terminal to help it achieve greater energy independence. 02/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/The_Digest_of_United_Kingdom_Energy_Statistics_2010.aspx The Digest of United Kingdom Energy Statistics 2010 is published today by the Department of Energy and Climate Change. 29/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/EIC_Monitor_shows_continuing_investment.aspx The most recent EIC Monitor which tracks new energy projects has found that though there has been significant investment in the sector, total investment is still down 6% since the same quarter last year. 28/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Yemen_LNG_seeking_higher_LNG_prices_from_Kogas.aspx Yemen’s foreign minister has reiterated his countries desire to renegotiate its long term LNG supply contract with Korea Gas Corp. 26/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/French_power_shortages_to_impact_on_UK.aspx Power shortages in France could have a knock-on effect on the UK energy market due to cross channel ownership of UK power stations. 23/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Inaugural_Energy_Event_awards_Dinner.aspx The Energy Event will be hosting its inaugural Awards Dinner in September to showcase a more positive side of the energy industry. 22/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/The_future_of_the_energy_industry.aspx What challenges are facing the energy industry and how can they solve these problems? 21/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Chevron_signs_HOA_with_KOGAS.aspx Chevron has signed an HOA with KOGAS for LNG delivery from the Wheatstone project fro the next 20 years. 19/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Qatargas_delivers_first_Q-Max_LNG_cargo_to_Japan.aspx Japan has received its first LNG cargo from one of Qatar’s massive Q-Max vessels, the largest LNG carriers in the world. 19/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Consortium_sign_Polskie_LNG_contract.aspx A European consortium has signed the contract to build Poland’s first ever LNG terminal. 19/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Teekay_LNG_raising_funds.aspx Teekay LNG is raising funds by offering 1.7 million shares for sale. 16/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Emiratisation_in_the_energy_sector.aspx ADIPEC partners with Abu Dhabi Tawteen Council to foster Emiratisation in the energy sector 15/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/India_expected_to_drive_future_LNG_boom.aspx A new report by RNCOS has projected that global LNG growth will be healthy up to 2030, and India will be a major growth market for LNG. 12/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Now _here_A_review_of_natural_gas_markets_and_key_players_Egypt.aspx Natural gas is a major component of the Egyptian energy balance and its availability has been driving a flourishing petrochemical and fertiliser industry. Cedigaz present a review of the natural gas production and consumption in the Egyptian market and medium-term projections for the future of the market. 12/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Osaka_Gas_and_Shell_sign_long_term_supply_agreement.aspx Shell has signed a long term SPA agreement with Osaka Gas, to supply 800,000 tpa of LNG. 08/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Chevron_Corp._has_announced_a_new_gas_discovery_in_the_Carnarvon_basin.aspx Chevron has made another deepwater gas discovery in its WA-205-P permit area in the Carnarvon basin. It hopes to use the gas discovery to underpin expansion plans at the Wheatstone LNG hub. 07/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/API_response_to_new_oil_and_gas_taxes.aspx API stresses new taxes on oil and gas industry would imperil economic recovery. 07/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Standard_and_Poor’s_raises_Qatar’s_rating_to_AA.aspx Standard and Poor’s has raised Qatar’s credit rating to AA, based on strong growth prospects in the LNG sector. 06/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Beach_Energy_Ltd_enters_into_constructive_partnership_with_ITOCHU_Corp.aspx Beach Energy has signed an MOU with ITOCHU to co-operate on an LNG project that will be supplied by Beach’s onshore gas reserves. 06/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Jamaican_LNG_bidding_process_under_investigation.aspx The Exmar consortium, which won the contract to build an LNG terminal in Jamaica, is having to defend itself against allegations of impropriety in the bidding process. 02/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Iran_left_out_in_the_cold.aspx Foreign firms have started to leave Iran as new economic sanctions come into force. 29/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Foster_Wheeler_awarded_contract_for_Cameroon_LNG_by_GDF_SUEZ.aspx Foster Wheeler has been awarded the contract to carry out the pre-FEED work on the Cameroon LNG project. 29/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Energy_Global_launches_Facebook_page_and_joins_Twitter.aspx You can now find Energy Global on Facebook and Twitter social networking sites. 24/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/The_worlds_largest_gas_powered_ferry.aspx Fjord1 and Fiskerstrand BLRT have entered into an agreement to build the world’s largest gas-powered ferry. 24/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/PERU_LNG_produces_first_LNG_cargo.aspx PERU LNG has successfully produced its first LNG cargo from its terminal in the Pampa Melchorita area. 23/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/2010_UK_Budget.aspx The Department of Energy and Climate Change highlight points from the UK June Budget. 22/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Oversupply_of_gas_expected_on_the_market_for_next_five_years.aspx Predictions made by the latest report from Booz & Company. 22/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Onshore_terminal_proposed_for_Greater_Sunrise_LNG_project.aspx East Timor plans to present a development plan for an onshore LNG terminal for the Greater Sunrise project. 22/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/What’s_needed_in_an_energy_bill.aspx Charles T. Drevna answers the question. 22/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Jamaica_switching_to_LNG.aspx A consortium of investors led by EXMAR are planning to build an LNG importation terminal in Jamaica by 2012. 21/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/EU_approves_sanctions_on_Iran.aspx The EU has approved a broad package of sanctions against Iran, which amongst other things, will also target their oil and gas industry. 18/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Siemens_and_Gazprom_sign_MoU_to_work_together_on_LNG_technology.aspx The MoU provides for the two companies to cooperate on future joint development projects in LNG technology. 18/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Yemen_to_renegotiate_LNG_price_with_South_Korea.aspx Yemeni ministers have met with the South Korean Ambassador to Yemen to inform him that they wish to renegotiate the selling price of Yemeni LNG. 16/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Zero_Carbon_Britain_2030.aspx New report says Britain could cut greenhouse gas emissions to zero by 2030, creating hundreds of thousands of new jobs and regaining energy security. 15/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Total_to_acquire_stake_in_Yamal_LNG.aspx Total has been in talks with Russia’s President Medvidev and Prime Minister Putin over the subject of joining Yamal LNG. 15/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Interview_by_European_Center_for_Energy_Security_Analysis_(ECESA)_Pt_2.aspx The European Center for Energy Security Analysis provide an overview of the challenges facing Europe as it attempts to diversify its gas supply to ensure energy security. 11/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Interview_by_European_Center_for_Energy_Security_Analysis_(ECESA)_Pt_1.aspx The European Center for Energy Security Analysis provides an overview of the challenges facing Europe as it attempts to diversify its gas supply to ensure energy security. 11/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Technology_and_partnerships_essential_to_meeting_new_energy_demand_growth.aspx Speaking in China, ExxonMobil’s Senior Vice President outlined the need for stronger partnerships and the use of cutting edge technology in the energy industry to access new reserves. 08/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Yemen_LNG_to_reach_full_capacity.aspx Yemen LNG is nearing 100% production capacity after second production train starts. 07/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/LNG_the_future_of_shipping.aspx LNG as a fuel offers many benefits to the shipping industry and could be price competitive with a little development in infrastructure. 01/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Downstream_update_Asia_and_Pacific_Rim.aspx Round up of recent downstream news from Asia and the Pacific Rim. 26/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Hitachi_and_TOYO_sign_agreement_for_feasibility_study_with_Eastern_Star.aspx Hitachi and TOYO are to conduct a feasibility study for an electric motor driven LNG plant for Eastern Star Gas Ltd in Newcastle. 25/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Invensy_sign_upgrade_contract_with_MLNG.aspx Invensys have signed a US$ 12.4 million contract to upgrade the Bintulu LNG complex in Malaysia. 19/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Kidnap_and_the_Energy_Industry.aspx Kidnapping remains a problem across the developing world with foreign nationals a particularly attractive target for criminals and militant groups. 18/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Energy_efficiency_goals.aspx Global leaders meet to collaborate on energy efficiency goals. 18/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Qatargas_signs_EPSA_agreement_with_Shell_and_Petrochina.aspx Qatar Petroleum signed the exploration and production sharing agreement with Shell and Petrochina for Qatar block D. 17/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Cheniere_Energy_sells_stake_in_Freeport_LNG.aspx Cheniere has announced the closure of the sale of it’s stake in Freeport LNG to ZHA FLNG Purchaser. 17/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/LNG_Ltd_obtain_EPC_proposal_for_LNG_project_and_may_look_for_investment_partners.aspx LNG Ltd has completed the FEED work for the Fisherman’s Landing project and has obtained an EPC proposal for the project. 14/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Fluor awarded early_works_contract_for_Gladstone_LNG_project.aspx Fluor Corporation has been awarded an early works contract by Santos for the Gladstone LNG project, and is the preferred contractor for the full EPC contract. 14/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/LNG_Ensuring_Latin_America’s_Energy_Security.aspx South America is investing heavily in LNG to secure energy supply and potentially earn export dollars sending LNG to the lucrative North American market. 13/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Shale_gas_outlook.aspx The Annual Energy Outlook presents a projection and analysis of US energy supply, demand, and prices through 2035. 12/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Chu_Kong_Pipe_secures_orders_with_CNPC_Sinopec_and_CNOOC.aspx Chu Kong Pipe has secured orders worth a total of RMB834 million to supply pipes to the three major Chinese companies. 11/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Iran_threatens_to_expel_foreign_companies_from_South_Pars_gas_field.aspx Iran’s Oil Minister has threatened to expel foreign companies who are delaying investment in the gas field over fears of sanctions and government instability. 10/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Santos_to_delay_investment_decision_on_Gladstone_LNG_project.aspx After the Australian government’s announcement of a new super resource tax, Santos is delaying an investment decision on the Gladstone LNG project. 07/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/CB_and_I_awarded_development_contract_for_Yamal_LNG_project.aspx CB&I have won the concept development contract for the Yamal LNG project in northwest Siberia. 06/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Australian_coal_seam_gas_stocks_fall.aspx Following the announcement on Sunday that a new super tax will be levied on resources, coal seam gas stocks were sent tumbling. 05/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Qatar_to_invest_in_Greece.aspx Qatar has signed a memorandum of understanding to invest up to US$ 6.6 billion in energy projects in Greece. 05/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Shells_FLNG_technology_chosen_for_greater_sunrise_project.aspx The Sunrise joint venture has chosen to use Shell’s proprietary FLNG technology to develop the Greater Sunrise gas fields in the East Timor Sea. 30/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Pakistan LNG_deal_declared_null_and_void.aspx Pakistan’s Supreme Court has nullified a deal between Pakistan’s Petroleum Ministry and GDF Suez for the supply of LNG after it emerged a lower bid was not even considered. 28/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Iran_and_Qatar_oil_and_gas_industries.aspx Ng Weng Hoong takes a look at the changing fortunes of the oil and gas industries in Iran and Qatar in LNG Industry's Spring regional report. 28/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/2010_showing_growth_in_global_energy_industry_projects.aspx Looking back at the first quarter of 2010, some encouraging signs of growth can be seen across the global energy industry, according to the latest data from EIC Monitor - the quarterly index that tracks newly announced projects across the global energy supply chain. 27/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Shell_predicts_energy_will_grow_rapidly_over_next_two_decades.aspx Shell officials have stated that the Middle East will struggle to keep enough investment to meet the demand for natural gas over the next two decades. 23/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Securing_safe_investments_in_Iraq’s_oil_and_gas_industry.aspx More and more business opportunities are arising in Iraq’s southern province of Basrah. Recent months have seen a flurry of contracts signed in the oil, gas, construction and shipping sectors and the area looks set to become an energy and logistics hub. 23/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Gas_OPEC_seek_to_control_prices.aspx Algeria has asked fellow GECF members to curb production to alter the prices of gas into an upward curve. 21/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Four_common_design_mistakes.aspx Solomon Associates shares the four most common mistakes energy companies make in designing a new facility. 16/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/AGRI_project_could_sink_Nabucco_pipeline.aspx Azerbaijan, Georgia and Romania have signed a memorandum of understanding to transport LNG into the EU in a project that could be finalised sooner than the Nabucco pipeline. 16/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Chinas_race_for_oil.aspx China is influencing the course of peak oil debate, with rapid expansion of its oil and gas holdings around the world. 13/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Woodside_plans_for_Greater_Sunrise_project_stymied_by_East_Timor_government.aspx The E.Timor government has barred Woodside’s plans for an FLNG terminal or a land based terminal in Darwin to process gas from the Greater Sunrise field. 12/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Icon_Energy_sees_shares_rise_after_massive_China_deal.aspx Icon Energy has signed a memorandum of understanding to supply China with LNG, the move has sparked a massive increase in the company’s share price. 09/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/South_Hook_terminal_completed.aspx The South Hook terminal has commissioned the final stages of the terminal’s equipment, effectively doubling capacity at the plant in Milford Haven. 08/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Extra_capacity_comes_online_in_Yemen.aspx Yemen has placed a second train online at the Balhaf facility, boosting its LNG production capacity considerably. 07/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/JP_Morgan_enters_LNG_market.aspx JP Morgan and Cheniere Energy have entered into a two-year partnership involving the Sabine Pass terminal. 03/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Pakistan_LNG_deal_mired_in_scandal.aspx A contract made between GDF Suez and Pakistan’s Petroleum Ministry has become mired in scandal after it was revealed a lower bid was ignored. 01/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/CNOOC signs coal seam gas LNG deal with BG Group.aspx China National Offshore Oil Corp. (CNOOC) has signed an agreement with BG Group of Australia for the purchase of 3.6 million tpy of LNG for the next 20 years. 30/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/China_to_become_shale_gas_producer.aspx China has signed a deal with Shell to exploit its domestic shale gas reserves, which, if successful could turn Chinese energy policy on its head. 30/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Adria_LNG_gets_environmental_approval.aspx LNG terminal on Croatia’s Adriatic coast finally receives environmental approval. 29/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/India_to_import_more_LNG_from_Qatar.aspx Qatar has agreed to supply an additional 4 million tpa of LNG to India by 2014. 24/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Indonesia_invites_South_Korea_to_invest_in_terminals.aspx The Indonesian government is looking for South Korean investors to back three new floating LNG terminals. 23/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Arrow_Energy_accept_improved_takeover_bid.aspx Australia’s Arrow Energy has accepted an improved takeover bid from Royal Dutch Shell and PetroChina worth a reported AU$ 3.44 billion (US$ 3.14 billion). The takeover is subject to approval by Arrow shareholders and Australian authorities. 22/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/MENA_versus_APAC.aspx Leading oil and gas executives from the APAC region meet to discuss ways of competing with production from the MENA region. 16/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Arrow Energy set to reject US$ 3 billion takeover bid.aspx Arrow Energy is set to reject a take-over bid from a company jointly owned by Royal Dutch Shell and PetroChina. 15/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/NPRA_news.aspx Drevna testifies on US chemical safety law before Senate subcommittee. 12/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/LNG_industry_prospects_growth_in_Australia_and_China.aspx In the Spring issue of LNG Industry magazine, Lucy Miller, Douglas-Westwood, considers current and future prospects for the LNG sector. 11/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Westside_Corp_acquires_stake_in_coal_seam_gas_field.aspx Westside Corp. has announced a joint venture with Mitsui & Co. to develop the Dawson Seamgas fields. 11/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Eurasian_expansion.aspx Dr. Robert M. Cutler discusses developments in Eurasian gas pipelines in 2009, with a focus on Turkmenistan’s gas reserves and current pipeline projects in the region. 11/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Centrica_buys_Trinidadian_gas_assets.aspx Centrica has announced the purchase of Suncor Energy Inc’s Trinidadian natural gas assets. 10/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Poland_gets_finance_for_LNG_terminal.aspx Polskie LNG SA has been receiving bids and arranged finance for Poland’s first LNG terminal to diversify gas supply. 05/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Welders_in_top_ten_hottest_careers_predicted_for_2010.aspx A career in welding is considered one of the top ten best career-change professions for 2010. 03/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Iran_aims_to_break_out_of_exile.aspx Iran is seeking foreign investors and markets in a new drive to develop its natural gas reserves and establish itself as a major energy supplier. 25/02/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/The_future_of_Europe’s_energy_supplies.aspx Europe’s hydrocarbon industry now sits in a precarious position as to the future of its energy supply. Currently Europe is dependant on Middle Eastern and Russian supplies. However, Europe is predicted to become more heavily dependent on external supplies over the next decade. 24/02/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Countering_the_threat_of_piracy.aspx Whilst the risk of a pirate attack on an LNG vessel transiting through the Gulf of Aden may have increased in the last few months, there are many measures that can be taken to guard against such attacks. 23/02/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/The_environment_and_the_oil_industry.aspx A summary of two environmental issues within the oil industry. 22/02/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Novatek_plans_Arctic_shipping_route.aspx Novatek, the Russian gas producer plans to send LNG shipments to Asia from its fields on the Yamal peninsula in the Arctic via the Arctic Ocean. 22/02/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/LNG_potential_to_bring_opportunities_to_UK_supply_chain.aspx There’s no doubt to me that the LNG sector today is moving into the mainstream of global energy supply - a clean and cost effective energy source that can compete on price and supply with other energy sources. 19/02/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Fully_loaded_QFlex_LNG_vessels_unloaded_in_Belgium.aspx RasGas has unloaded two fully loaded LNG Q-Flex vessels for EDF Trading at Belgium’s Fluxys Zeebrugge LNG Terminal. 18/02/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/EuroLoop_set_to_open_in_March.aspx Opening of the world’s largest calibration facility for oil and gas meters. 11/02/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Gazproms_Shtokman_delayed_LNG_plans_discussed.aspx Gazprom will delay the start up of its Shtokman gas field by three years, and plans to export half its output as LNG to Europe. 08/02/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/chevron_announces_yellowglen.aspx Chevron Australia Pty Ltd has announced successful drilling in the Greater Gorgon area in the Carnarvon Basin offshore Western Australia. The Yellowglen-1 exploration well is located in the WA-268-P permit area approximately 250 km northwest of Onslow. 02/02/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/north_american_gas_sector.aspx An overview of the North American natural gas industry 29/01/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/global_recovery_stalling.aspx In my last column of 2009, I ended on a positive note cautiously claiming that all sectors across the energy supply chain were beginning to see signs of a recovery. Let’s take a look at some of the sectors in more detail. 26/01/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Developments_in_carbon_capture_and_storage.aspx An overview of recent developments in carbon capture and storage 19/01/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/GAIL_gains_in_fourth_quarter.aspx GAIL India’s profits are up; the company invests heavily in pipelines in the next three years 19/01/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Woodside_acquiring_more_customers_in_Asia_Pacific_region.aspx Woodside Petroleum Ltd. has signed an agreement to supply Osaka Gas with LNG, they are also in discussions with other potential customers in the region. 11/01/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/US_LNG_demand_hits_two_year_high_in_cold_snap.aspx Cold weather has boosted prices for LNG, drawing extra tankers to the US. 08/01/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Chevron_announces_natural_gas_find_in_Australia.aspx Chevron Corp. has announced an additional natural gas discovery in the Carnarvon Basin offshore Western Australia. 22/12/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/US_EPA_confirms_greenhouse_gases_harmful_to_human_health.aspx The US EPA issued a statement on 7th December that confirms the findings of its investigations into greenhouse gases and human health. 16/12/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/North_African_oil,_gas,_and_the_development_of_the_refining_industry.aspx This article provides an overview of the North African hydrocarbon industry, assesses its vital regions and considers a future of promise to coincide with the global economic recovery. 02/12/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/LNG_Europe_overview.aspx The Winter issue of LNG Industry magazine contains a regional report on the current place of LNG in the European energy mix. Here we present some of the highlights of the report. 26/11/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/world_first_gravity_based.aspx GE Oil & Gas powers the world’s first offshore gravity-based LNG terminal. 25/11/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Nace_pipeline_integrity_seminar_focuses_on_PHMSAs_new_Rule .aspx At its annual Pipeline Integrity Seminar (PIMS), Nace International will focus on how pipeline owners and operators can take advantage of the new PHMSA 80% Rule for pipelines. 18/11/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Global_energy_industry_shows_continued_recovery_across_all_sectors.aspx As we near the end of 2009, all the energy sectors are starting to show signs of recovery, from nuclear power to renewables, this can be seen in the upsurge in project commissioning. 18/11/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Top_10_energy_myths.aspx A new report from the Pacific Research Institute (PRI) explores 10 common myths about energy in America. The aim of the report is to put accurate information into the public domain that might inform those who will be involved in marking up the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act in the US Senate. 16/11/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/Fossil_fuels_cannot_be_replaced_by_alternative_energy_systems.aspx A report has suggested that alternative energy systems will not be able to completely replace fossil fuels, and a major rethink on the dynamics of the modern world is required to adjust to the changing situation. 16/11/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/global_lng_industry_set_to_regain_momentum_after_2012.aspx The credit crunch and an uncertain market have hit the global LNG industry, which had been steadily growing during the period 2003 - 08. LNG demand (a function of natural gas demand) is low across the globe, yet it is set to pick up post 2012 and rise until 2015. 19/10/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/australian_pipeline_industry_outlook.aspx The natural gas transmission pipeline industry in Australia is active and vibrant with opportunities for investment in further pipelines and pipeline infrastructure as this demand grows. 18/10/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/global_power_sector_recovery.aspx The power sector has undoubtedly been hit hard by the global credit crunch. The good news is though, that we are now seeing some positive signs of recovery, with the sector beginning to slowly bounce back with more money being invested in new projects. 15/10/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/australia_set_to_lead_the_way_in_lng.aspx Australia, with 24 currently active and future LNG projects, could become the second largest LNG producing nation in the world by 2015, according to the International Energy Agency. 14/10/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/south_american_pipeline_update.aspx The oil and gas sector in South America holds tremendous potential, with at least 110 billion bbls of oil, 272 trillion ft³ of gas and over 250 billion bbls of recoverable bitumen. But that potential often remains elusive for many countries. 13/10/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/methane_from_coal_mines_presents_opportunity_to_recover_energy_and_generate_revenues.aspx If captured and recovered for energy, coal mine methane is a cost-effective resource. Coal mines around the world are increasingly focusing on the commercially available, cost-effective opportunities to capture and use this often wasted resource. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/south_american_gas_market.aspx South America has an impressive total of gas reserves and is increasing its production, however, the region is continually facing problems despite its desire to expand and develop. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/argentine_energy_markets.aspx This article discusses Argentine energy markets, covering the growing role of natural gas, primary energy consumption and the refining sector. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/governments_worldwide_make_plans_to_develop_ccs_technology.aspx Ongoing government plans to develop CCS technology reflect growing awareness that coal is essential to the future energy mix. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/redeploying_an_existing_LNG_fleet.aspx Newbuild and converted offshore LNG projects are now under review by ABS. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/east_asian_energy_market.aspx East Asia continues to be a vital region for the world economy and the world energy market. This article looks at the four major East Asian economies, their energy markets, and their hydrocarbon processing industries. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/south_americas_lng_market_developments.aspx Many experts predict that South America will become a net exporter of LNG in the future, however many challenges remain to the industry's development. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/lng_16_in_algeria.aspx Algeria will be a fitting venue for next year's LNG 16 Conference, having staked its place as the EU's third largest supplier of foreign gas. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/australia_and_india_LNG_partnership.aspx Exxon Mobil's Australian division and India's Petronet have signed a 20 year LNG supply contract, signaling a step towards approval for the Western Australian Gorgon project on Barrow Island. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/joint_ventures_in_unconventional_natural_gas.aspx Joint ventures focused on unconventional natural gas opportunities and related capability transfer will require effective governance to be successful. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/ensuring_a_workforce_for_tomorrows_oil_and_gas_industry.aspx OPITO – The Oil and Gas Academy, is focusing on attracting skills and talent to the oil and gas industry, through its ‘Energise Your Future’ event, which took place at this year’s Offshore Europe in Aberdeen. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/liquid-natural-gas/articles/influence_of_powe_lines_on_pipeline_networks.aspx Increased difficulties in obtaining utility right-of-way and the concept of utility corridors have brought pipelines into close proximity with electric power transmission/distribution systems. Metallic objects subjected to the alternating electromagnetic field will exhibit an induced voltage. Also, power conductor faults to ground can cause substantial fault currents in the underground structure. 30/09/2009