Lebanon hastens offshore exploration campaign
Lebanon’s embattled political elites need to show a sceptical public that progress is being made in tapping offshore oil and gas blocks, but blaming IOCs looks wide of the mark.
4 days ago
Woodside eyes increased LNG exports from Western Australia
FID on a new interconnector linking the Pluto and NWS LNG plants – plus a scaling up of resources at Scarborough – indicates Woodside is focusing on boosting LNG output from Western Australia.
4 days ago
Gas expansion key to Saudi Aramco’s IPO
The Saudi NOC has spent recent months flagging up its gas expansion plans in a move to attract investors for its planned stock market listing.
7 November 2019
Woodside and Australian miners gear up for IMO 2020
Global emissions limits for shipping under IMO 2020 rules are a growth opportunity for the Aussie LNG market and a rising imperative for the country’s iron ore and coking coal exporters.
7 November 2019
China’s ENN consolidates for competitive edge
The energy company’s move to combine its gas utility and upstream developer will create an integrated company better-positioned to compete in a future deregulated Chinese gas market.
7 November 2019
Supply crunch in eastern Australia boosts new FRSUs
Persistent concerns about supply constraints and rising prices for gas in eastern Australia continue to support the business case for LNG import infrastructure.
31 October 2019
Papua LNG still aiming for first gas in 2025
Despite earlier delays, Total and Oil Search are expecting to enter FEED on their $14-billion Papua LNG project around year-end.
25 October 2019
CNOOC’s capex hike unleashes domestic gas output growth
The company’s latest update on its production and sales of oil and gas shows it is working flat out to boost domestic output.
25 October 2019
China gas distributors on track to meet double-digit growth targets
The country's largest city gas distributors look set to extend strong sales growth for H1 into H2 as the domestic market gears up for its peak demand season.
21 October 2019
Tehran must go it alone to develop discoveries
Iran will have to rely on domestic resources to develop its new fields as appetite from foreign investors has dwindled as a result of US sanctions.
17 October 2019
Darwin set to expand as Santos buys out Conoco
Following a period of belt-tightening, Australia’s second-largest gas group is expanding its asset base as it looks to raise its profile in the international LNG market.
17 October 2019
Lukoil’s Ghasha stake boosts UAE’s sour gas plans
The arrival of the Russian company completes the tendering process for the concession and is positive for the UAE’s plans to commercialise its technically challenging offshore reserves.
16 October 2019
Third Japanese firm joins Transborders FLNG in push for shipping fuel
The firm interest from Mitsui OSK indicates sustained demand for gas from Japan’s shipping and power sectors.
7 October 2019
Finland-Estonia link boosts Paldiski FSRU plans
Estonia is re-joining the race to become a regional LNG hub in the Baltic as the lease on a nearby FSRU is set to expire and the country’s interconnector with Finland nears completion.
3 October 2019
Ankara mulls new moves after Eni-Total deal in Cyprus
Tensions in Cyprus are set to rise following Turkey’s angry reaction to the signing of an exploration agreement for disputed waters off the southern coast of the island.
1 October 2019
Low profits for Spanish coal plants may accelerate phase-out
Endesa’s sudden decision to close two of its coal-fired power plants may boost gas in Spain’s power mix and hasten the end of coal-burning.
30 September 2019
PetroChina hails new shale discoveries amid modest production outlook
PetroChina trumpeted its progress on domestic unconventional oil and gas exploration on Sunday, but there are fresh signs China’s shale production is falling short of targets.
30 September 2019
Total hits ground running with smooth acquisition of Moz LNG
Total's quick acquisition of Mozambique LNG has set it off on the right foot with the Mozambique government, which is eager to recoup tax from the sale.
30 September 2019
ENN reshuffle aims to challenge market power of Chinese NOCs
The change in ownership of ENN Energy Holdings represents the start of an effort to build an integrated gas major in China better suited to competing in a liberalised market.
16 September 2019
Germany may see race to end coal before 2038 deadline
The economics suggest Germany’s coal phase-out could be completed well in advance of 2038, with the first auction for government compensation expected in June next year.
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