Golar steps up gas hub plans for northern Brazil
The company is betting on small-scale LNG distribution to complement the region’s gas-to-power demand.
31 October 2019
New pipeline may boost LNG in Dominican Republic
The country's Eastern Gas Pipeline will allow power plants to switch from fuel oil to gas once it comes online, facilitating a sizeable boost in LNG imports.
17 October 2019
Brazil LNG demand boosts prospects of terminals
LNG’s growing market share is likely to support the development of the country’s regasification projects.
19 September 2019
Brazil auctions offer opportunity for LNG-to-power
LNG-to-power projects have been successful in Brazil’s recent auctions, and this trend looks set to continue.
12 September 2019
Colombia’s second LNG terminal makes progress
A second LNG terminal in Colombia would boost security of supply, but concerns over financing remain one of several obstacles for the project.
5 September 2019
Mexico avoids pipeline legal battle
An out-of-court settlement between Mexico and private pipeline developers permits the entry into operation of the 74 MMcm/d South Texas-Tuxpan pipeline within days.
5 September 2019
Brazil’s pre-salt supplies hit capacity constraints
Brazil is reinjecting record amounts of gas, and additional infrastructure will be required in time for an expected surge in pre-salt gas production by 2025.
22 August 2019
Infrastructure holds back Argentine LNG potential
Argentina is set to become a seasonal LNG exporter, but there will be no quick fix to the infrastructure bottlenecks stopping it from becoming a major supplier.
1 August 2019
Chinese agreement expiration to put Alaska LNG on ice
Alaska LNG’s developer will allow an agreement with Chinese backers to expire – a sign that the massive project has lost momentum amid the escalating US-China trade war.
26 July 2019
More US LNG projects hit commissioning stage
Three trains at three US LNG export projects have been commissioned in recent months, continuing the rise in the country's liquefaction capacity.
25 July 2019
Petrobras to sell stake in Bolivia-Brazil pipeline
The Brazilian company is divesting its stake in the Gasbol pipeline, with Bolivia's YPFB reported to be interested in buying it.
18 July 2019
Pipeline extensions boost gas-to-power demand in northeastern US
Pipeline projects in the northeastern US have increased the availability of gas in the region, lowering prices and seeing the fuel take market share from heating oil.
4 July 2019
Blackouts set to continue on Yucatan peninsula
Gas shortages are causing blackouts in the Yucatan, and delays to pipeline projects mean the issues are likely to persist.
27 June 2019
Mexico’s new power plan to burden CFE with debt
The government’s proposed system for financing the expansion of generation infrastructure will not guarantee the most cost-efficient outcome.
20 June 2019
State meddling threatens competition in Mexico
The head of Mexican regulator the CRE resigned earlier this month, increasing concern within the industry about regulatory insecurity.
13 June 2019
Chilean market may not satisfy Argentina for long
Argentina’s government is approving more gas exports to Chile, but volumes are relatively small and Chilean gas demand may not grow fast enough.
6 June 2019
Colombia steps up shale gas preparations
The country’s shale plans are picking up steam but are unlikely to prevent a mid-term rise in LNG imports.
30 May 2019
Argentina struggling with Vaca Muerta pipeline
Government money for the $1.5 billion connection will be fundamental if the much-needed project is to go forward.
16 May 2019
Brazil overhauls gas market to boost competition
Brazil’s new gas plan could accelerate Petrobras’ divestment programme and lower gas prices, but it is likely to face a number of political and legal hurdles.
9 May 2019
Brazil TAG sale bodes well but more is needed
Engie’s purchase of the pipeline network does not necessarily mean that it will be open to producers other than state-run Petrobras.
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