MEA’s thirst for cheap US LNG sees growth
Countries in the MENA have ramped up LNG imports from the United States, which offers a cheaper and less politically sensitive alternative to buying piped gas from regional rivals.
3 days ago
South Africa could import LNG via Mozambique
Policy stasis means Mozambique could become the LNG import hub for South Africa, instead of Richards Bay or Coega.
3 days ago
Rovuma LNG signs investment decision amid security concerns
Exxon celebrated an ‘initial’ investment decision on the project on Tuesday, but FID has been pushed back to Q1 2020 amid the uncertain security situation.
5 days ago
Second Senegal FLNG may compete with Nigeria
The successful appraisal of additional fields in the Grand Tortue complex adds credence to the case for at least one more FLNG plant in Senegal, which together with Mauritania could export almost as much gas as Nigeria by the end of next decade.
3 October 2019
Gulf energy sector faces renewed vulnerability
The attacks on Saudi energy installations last month has highlighted the increasingly gas-hungry region’s susceptibility to a deteriorating security climate.
3 October 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
Israel's export hopes face new obstacles
The partners behind the offshore Leviathan gas field development must overcome concerns over security and demand before gas sales to Egypt get under way.
26 September 2019
Invictus looks for backer for Zimbabwe gas prospect
A gas prospect in northern Zimbabwe looks promising, but political and economic chaos in the country is discouraging interest.
19 September 2019
Iraq ponders gas options amid US pressure
As regional tensions mount, Iraq faces a battle to protect its import agreement with Iran as domestic gas demand keeps rising.
19 September 2019
Nigeria LNG closes in on Train 7 FID
Nigeria LNG has selected its preferred EPC contractors for its 7th train megaproject but still needs to secure funding for the project ahead of an October FID.
19 September 2019
Mozambique: Africa’s next LNG importer?
Mozambique will be Africa’s next big LNG exporter, but if it pulls off two major new projects it could be the region’s next big importer too.
12 September 2019
Ghana prepares to switch powership to gas
The 470 MW vessel has successfully been relocated to the country’s southwestern coast, but the switch from fuel oil to gas has been pushed back by a few weeks.
11 September 2019
Beirut eyes FSRU as power plans advance
Lebanon is planning to kickstart an ambitious gas-fired power expansion, but it must first answer questions over how it will integrate LNG supplies with the new plants.
5 September 2019
Qatar to expand LNG output as market tightens
Qatar Petroleum is planning to expand domestic production in tandem with a growing list of overseas assets in anticipation of a tighter LNG market post 2020.
29 August 2019
Kurds face slow going as export plans struggle for lift-off
The Kurdistan Region of Iraq’s gas plans have been scaled back, with lower volumes and more relaxed timelines expected.
16 August 2019
Senegal unveils tentative midstream plans
The government is pushing ahead with studies on national gas-to-power infrastructure despite fresh doubts over the finances of state power firm Senelec.
15 August 2019
GreenStream boost nearly offsets drop in African pipeline supplies
North African pipeline gas supplies to Europe fell slightly last week, with small drops on all routes except GreenStream.
13 August 2019
Leviathan players re-examine FLNG option
With rival FEED bids invited for the construction of an FLNG facility, the developers of Israel’s largest gas field believe they can find global buyers where local and regional options are limited.
8 August 2019
Benin turns to LNG to supply its power sector
Benin has signed a long-term LNG import deal with Total, guaranteeing its security of supply and further undermining the West African Gas Pipeline.
1 August 2019
Cyprus secures interest in FSRU, but delays likely
Cyprus’s plans to import LNG look likely to slide into the early 2020s, even though three consortiums have submitted bids to develop and install an FSRU at Vassiliko.
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