Archive: Profiles
Pakistan to enter the world of LNG imports
19 March 2015 12:36 GMTThe commissioning cargo for Pakistan’s first LNG terminal is due to arrive in March, marking the start of gas imports for the country. However, how much gas Pakistan will take – and in what timeframe – remains in question.
Supply crunch looms in Colombia and Venezuela
19 March 2015 10:29 GMTHigh domestic gas demand in Colombia and Venezuela, where there is limited flexibility to increase production, will make the two countries reliant on imported gas and LNG in coming years.
Nuclear restarts not yet a threat to Japan’s LNG
18 February 2015 17:01 GMTRestarts at Japan’s shuttered nuclear plants will start to affect the country’s appetite for LNG over the next 12 to 24 months. However, a drastic drop in import volumes is not expected this year.
Canada’s LNG export appeal is fading
18 February 2015 16:28 GMTNumerous challenges mean the future looks bleak for Canada’s LNG export projects – which could mean a boost in demand for supplies of the fuel from the US.
UK imports more gas, less coal as prices drop
18 February 2015 15:39 GMTThe global low oil price environment means oil-linked gas is becoming more competitive against coal for some customers.
US LNG targets Latin America
22 January 2015 14:27 GMTLNG volumes from the United States may hinder Latin America’s own LNG export potential.
Russia’s gas sector – how bad for how long?
22 January 2015 12:39 GMTThe economic trials Russia is facing will have an impact on its gas sector. With challenges to selling more gas at home and abroad, Gazprom is likely to face a particularly difficult time.
Oil price drop hitting Nigerian LNG
22 January 2015 11:19 GMTNigeria’s market share of LNG is threatened by a prolonged period of low oil prices, which will also dent IOCs interest in the country’s oil and gas sector.
OPAL – the politics of pipelines
18 December 2014 10:40 GMTGazprom’s access to the OPAL pipeline remains limited to 50%, although a decision to release the blocked capacity could be reached in January. It could facilitate increased flows to Europe, but will it happen?
Floating LNG proves attractive for the US
17 December 2014 19:08 GMTWhile the first LNG export projects in the US will be land based, FLNG solutions may become more popular because of their additional flexibility.