Cameron LNG project. (Sempra) Americas

US LNG exports unlikely to compete in Europe

With the first LNG shipment from the US now delivered, the sustainability of the country’s export model has come under scrutiny.

Lower gas prices and cheaper floating regasification technologies have improved the economics of using gas for power generation. (Eleco) World

Gas makes headway in power sector

Lower gas prices and cheaper floating regasification technologies have improved the economics of using gas for power generation, despite the simultaneous decline in coal prices.

It has not been an easy month for Argentina. Having narrowly lost the World Cup final to Germany, it is speeding towards a potential debt default that could have repercussions for LNG purchases and investment in the South American country.  President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner says the $1.5 bil Americas

Argentina faces LNG and investment woes

Argentina’s gas import bill is soaring, and its economic problems mean the situation could worsen.

23 July 2014
What are the odds of power blackouts during the 2014 FIFA World Cup final? (PA) World

Can football cause power problems?

GGA chief energy analyst Peter Stewart assesses the odds of power blackouts during the 2014 FIFA World Cup final

19 June 2014
Cove Point LNG. The Henry Hub futures strip provides subtle clues about the market’s expectations of US LNG export levels. (Dominion Energy) Americas

Time gradient and US LNG exports

The Henry Hub futures strip provides subtle clues about the market’s expectations of US LNG export levels.

21 May 2014
Kashiwazaki Kariwa nuclear power plant. (TEPCO) Asia Pacific

Oil will bear brunt if Japan's nukes restart

Japan will cut oil imports as well as LNG if its nuclear plants come back online later this year

23 April 2014
Pro-Russian forces stand guard at a Ukrainian military base. (PA) Europe & Russia

Ukraine flare-up leads to gas uncertainty

Reverse flows from Europe are possible if disruption occurs, but capacity is limited.

19 March 2014
With the tight winter stock position now reversed, markets are watching how Gazprom will respond. (PGNiG) Europe & Russia

Europe faces stock overhang

With the tight winter stock position now reversed, markets are watching how Gazprom will respond.

19 February 2014
Oil prices face pressure in 2014 but markets will remain volatile in the year ahead. World

Oil prices face pressure in 2014

Oil prices face pressure in 2014 but markets will remain volatile in the year ahead.

24 January 2014
Gas prices at the Henry Hub in Louisiana cleared the $4/MMBtu hurdle in early December. (Statoil) Americas

Speculative buying boosts Henry hub

Gas prices at the Henry Hub in Louisiana cleared the $4/MMBtu hurdle in early December.

17 December 2013
As Japan prepares for winter without nuclear power, its LNG procurement strategy is being closely watched. (PA) Asia Pacific

Japan braces for a nuke-free winter

As Japan prepares for winter without nuclear power, its LNG procurement strategy is being closely watched.

19 November 2013
With gas stocks still not fully replenished, Europe faces a tight winter. The UK is among the most vulnerable to price spikes. (flickr) Europe & Russia

UK vulnerable to winter price spikes

With gas stocks still not fully replenished, Europe faces a tight winter. The UK is among the most vulnerable to price spikes.

22 October 2013

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