Market Drivers
Supply & Demand
Qatari LNG exports embroiled in diplomatic spat
Qatar’s escalating diplomatic fallout with its neighbours risks dampening the appetite for its LNG in the Middle East and Africa.
5 June 2017
Exploration & Production
Brazil’s gas sector lurches from crisis to crisis
A political crisis unfolding in Brazil has the potential to adversely impact the country’s oil and gas sector.
26 May 2017
Exploration & Production
Egypt makes a comeback with West Nile Delta gas
The startup of Egypt’s West Nile Delta marks a major milestone in the country’s journey to become self-sufficient in gas production.
12 May 2017
Supply & Demand
Downbeat outlook for Trinidad’s LNG exports
Trinidad will struggle to boost buyer appetite for its LNG and will face bigger problems as the bulk of its long-term supply contracts start to expire.
4 May 2017
LNG
Japan’s nuclear output to rise this summer
Reactors 3 and 4 at the Takahama nuclear power plant are set to restart by early Q3, boosting Japanese generation capacity.
27 April 2017
Exploration & Production
Qatar eyes greater exports as North Dome moratorium ends
Qatar is intent on defending its share of LNG and gas exports after lifting a self-imposed moratorium on North Dome.
7 April 2017
Supply & Demand
US LNG floods Mexico’s Manzanillo terminal
US LNG has inundated Mexico’s Manzanillo terminal since exports started up at Sabine Pass Train 3.
17 March 2017
LNG
Gorgon Train 3 ramp-up cargoes to hit market early
The final train at Australia’s Gorgon LNG project is set to start operations ahead of schedule.
9 March 2017
Exploration & Production
Warm summer weather in NE Asia to boost demand
A hot summer in Northeast Asia will boost demand for air conditioning, supporting requirements for gas-fired power generation and total gas consumption.
27 February 2017
Supply & Demand
Argentine and Brazilian LNG demand dries up
Argentina and Brazil are not buying LNG even at the peak of the southern hemisphere summer, and supplying the fuel to the two markets is set to become even tougher in 2017.
2 February 2017
Exploration & Production
France – pressure on gas ahead
Stronger nuclear output and weaker demand will weigh on French gas prices.
26 January 2017
Supply & Demand
US LNG targets Asian markets
US LNG is arriving in Asia as demand for the fuel falters in Latin America, but the challenges faced by US exporters will get tougher in 2017.
20 January 2017
Supply & Demand
FSRU to diversify Turkey’s gas supply options
Turkey’s first FSRU will further diversify the country’s sources of gas supply and will also encourage greater participation of portfolio players in Turkey’s LNG market.
15 December 2016
Supply & Demand
Ghana leads sub-Saharan Africa’s FSRU race
Ghana is moving ahead with two FSRU projects at the Port of Tema as the country diversifies its power-generation portfolio.
2 December 2016
Supply & Demand
Gas supply tightness in Trinidad boosts methanol prices
Methanol exports from Trinidad & Tobago are expected to remain tight in 2016 and 2017 as the country faces gas supply issues.
3 November 2016
Global Markets
French nuclear outages boost gas generation
The temporary closure of several reactors in France has boosted gas demand, potentially tightening supplies of gas and electricity over the winter in the UK and continental Europe.
28 October 2016
Supply & Demand
Egypt’s insatiable appetite for LNG increases
Egypt’s latest tender for LNG imports for delivery during the 2017-2018 fiscal year will deepen the country’s dependence on the fuel.
25 October 2016
Supply & Demand
Korea’s temporary nuclear shutdowns not yet boosting LNG demand
The temporary shutdown of four nuclear reactors in South Korea is not expected to provide a boost to the country's LNG demand over the coming months.
6 October 2016
Global Markets
OPEC output cap: new alliances, fresh strategies
The chances of OPEC capping oil production in November remain low as some of its member countries have not agreed to freeze their output.
3 October 2016
Pipelines, Storage & Power
Six wells at Rough to be permanently closed
Centrica has announced the permanent closure of six wells at Rough.
12 September 2016
Supply & Demand
Nigerian LNG exports under pressure
Infrastructure sabotage and maintenance, combined with weak LNG demand from Northeast Asia and Latin America, are weighing on Nigerian LNG exports.
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