Americas
Chile looks beyond gas-to-power
Renewables are expected to consolidate their position in Chile’s baseload power generation mix in the coming years, while the role of gas as a peak-load fuel will diminish.
Europe & Russia
UK power sector – a new path for gas?
The prospects for gas-fired power generation are looking brighter in the UK thanks to new government policies and lower prices.
The prospects for a French shale revolution
The current fracking ban in France means exploration for shale oil and gas will not be allowed for at least the next four years, provided there is no major shift in the nation’s political landscape.
19 March 2014NGV growth steps up a gear in China
Supported by strong political measures, the proportion of China’s gas consumption used by the transport sector is expected to rise to 13.2% by 2018, according to the International Energy Agency.
19 March 2014
Asia Pacific
Regulations to constrain supply in Turkey
Turkey’s new energy bill, aimed at deregulating the gas sector, will likely be passed after elections in August. But aspects remain uncertain, making the country more vulnerable to the supply constraints the bill is meant to stop.
19 March 2014Tolling attractive for LNG export projects
Pricing structures using tolling for LNG plants are becoming popular in the US. LNG expert Andy Flower explains what distinguishes them from other pricing methods.
19 February 2014Nuclear restarts to temper gas demand
South Korean demand for LNG will slow down this year, as long as there are no further nuclear issues. In the longer term, plans are under way to build new gas-fired plants, which will boost demand.
19 February 2014
Americas
Canada in race with US for LNG exports
Canada has a long list of potential LNG export projects, but only a handful of them are likely to come onstream by the end of 2018.
19 February 2014Storengy looks east for long-term business
With European energy policy still in limbo, Storengy – the storage arm of France’s GDF Suez – is diversifying its risks by building positions in China. GGA speaks to Jean-Marc Leroy, Storengy’s chief executive
19 February 2014Gazprom’s storage expansion strategy
By investing in more storage projects in Europe, Gazprom’s aim is to respond more quickly to peaks in demand in its core market.
24 January 2014LNG shipping enters a new phase of growth
The number of new LNG ship orders continued to increase in 2013, and with a string of liquefaction projects planned in emerging supply provinces, this trend will persist in the long term.
24 January 2014Fed tapering hurts Latin American LNG buyers
The gradual removal of monetary accommodation by the US Federal Reserve will make imported LNG more expensive for Latin American buyers, and may also deter investment in oil and gas infrastructure.
24 January 2014An Asian hub will take at least 10 years – IEA
Developing a gas trading hub in Asia would bring prices closer to regional supply and demand fundamentals. But this will take time, says Anne-Sophie Corbeau, senior gas analyst at the International Energy Agency.
24 January 2014Challenges ahead for gas in South Africa
Despite its vast shale resources, gas will struggle to gain popularity in South Africa because of the lack of infrastructure and the dominance of coal in the country.
17 December 2013
Asia Pacific
Southeast Asia’s growing gas markets – at what pace?
The gas markets of Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines are set to grow, but the extent to which LNG imports develop will depend on the pace of pricing reforms
17 December 2013US gas production needs more than the Marcellus
The growth in gas production from the Marcellus shale is hindering infrastructure investment in the US northeast and limiting production growth in other regions.
17 December 2013
Europe & Russia
EC proposal is Pandora’s box for pricing
A new EC proposal on benchmarks is important – it seeks to regulate oil and gas price assessments widely referenced in physical gas supply contracts.
17 December 2013EPA helping US gas, but coal is not forgotten
While recently proposed carbon emission targets by the Environmental Protection Agency favour gas, they will simultaneously accelerate the development of carbon capture and storage technology, to coal’s benefit.
19 November 2013UK gas – the rise of imports
The UK is set to become increasingly dependent on gas imports as domestic production declines and accounts for a reduced share of supply.
19 November 2013Taiwan - a growing need for LNG?
As Taiwan struggles to meet its energy market needs, power sector developments could present opportunities for gas.
19 November 2013A bitter winter in store for Europe?
With relatively low levels of gas in store, Europe will be at risk of supply shortages if winter is especially cold.
22 October 2013Libra to disappoint Brazilian ambitions
Brazil’s dependence on imported gas looks set to grow, after a disappointing result at the latest auction of pre-salt acreage.
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