Global Markets
Marine agreements bring Moz LNG FID closer
After months of locking heads with Eni and Anadarko, Mozambique has finally approved the Rovuma Basin marine concession agreements.
23 June 2017
Companies & Finance
Dana Gas Islamic bond saga could affect industry
Dana has said its sukuk bonds are not compliant with sharia law – a move that could have wide-ranging implications for Islamic finance.
LNG
Renewables throw LNG a lifeline in Latin America
Do not write off Latin America’s LNG sector just yet. Renewables will need a hefty back-up, conference speakers in Houston argued this week.
LNG
ETS price too low for LNG to crowd out coal in power
LNG import prices in Europe have dropped sharply but will still rely on a boost in carbon prices to compete with coal in power generation.
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Two US government bodies to delay methane emission rules
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Rise in US earthquakes coincides with increased drilling
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Sichuan-Shanghai pipeline ships 6.5 bcm so far this year
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China caps gas transmission investment yields at 7%
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Eni will start shipping LNG to Pakistan in December
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Thailand will name Erawan and Bongkot bid winners in February
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India’s gas demand could rise sixfold by 2030 – Shell
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Ghana signs MOU for LNG from Equatorial Guinea
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Israel extends offshore licensing bid deadline to November
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EC will wait before giving verdict on US Russia sanctions – Šefčovič
Infographics
Latin American gas drilling returns to recent lows
There were 17 rigs drilling for gas in Latin America in May 2017, the same number as in March – which was the lowest level since records began.
Global gas trade expands by 4% in 2016 – BP
The volume of gas traded globally rose faster than production last year, with pipeline imports growing more than LNG.
Gas-fired power demand boosts Chinese LNG sales
Several of China's LNG terminals ramped up sales last week to meet increased gas-fired power demand.
Nuclear fuel tax verdict is boost for German utilities
A court ruling voiding a nuclear fuel tax imposed on German utilities will strengthen the balance sheets of companies that have been hit by lower power prices.
Scale-up planned for blockchain gas trading
BTL Group is working to scale up a blockchain project that will simplify gas trading and make it safer, according to the company’s chief innovation officer.
Time is running out for low-carbon switch
A lack of clarity in how oil and gas companies plan to adapt to a low-carbon economy is presenting a major risk for investors.
Zohr is just the beginning – Spectrum Geo
Zohr has changed ideas about the geology of the Mediterranean Sea, revealing a shallow-water environment that offers hopes of new gas discoveries, Spectrum Geo’s Karyna Rodriguez says.
Italy aiming to be Med hub for LNG bunkering
Italy is planning a network of LNG coastal storage sites to tap maritime traffic transiting the Mediterranean, the economy ministry’s Gilberto Dialuce tells Interfax Natural Gas Daily.
Snam increases its influence in Europe
The recent appointment of Marco Alverà as president of GasNaturally is a further step towards consolidating the role of Snam as a giant in the EU gas network.
Mexico’s shale pioneers will need blind faith
Nobody doubts Mexico’s staggering shale potential. But it still looks risky to drill south of the Rio Grande.
Wildcat’s Pick of the Week
Wildcat gives you a head-start on the week and a round-up of what mattered last week.
EU-Russia energy deal hinges on political will
A separate EU-Russia agreement for energy infrastructure could bring benefits, but it would need political support from both sides to come to fruition.