(BOE Report) – State-owned German energy group Uniper is holding talks with Canada to expand its liquefied natural gas purchases, three people familiar with the matter said, as part of Berlin’s plans to strike a broad economic partnership and cut reliance on U.S. supplies. The discussions, which the sources said are taking place on a corporate and political level, are
(World Oil) – The turmoil unfolding in the Middle East is sparking the biggest disruption to oil and natural gas markets since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Qatar shut down the world’s largest LNG export facility, Saudi Arabia suspended operations at its biggest oil refinery and tanker traffic through the crucial Strait of Hormuz has all but halted. And it’s only Day 3. U.S. President Donald Trump
(Oil Price) – Texas-based EnCap Flatrock Midstream is considering a sale of gas pipeline operator Momentum Midstream in a deal that could fetch $5 billion. According to a Bloomberg report citing unnamed sources, the venture capital firm is currently talking with financial advisers to find a buyer. The sources noted that talks are in their early stages and EnCap Flatrock Midstream may
(BOE Report) – U.S. natural gas futures rose about 1% to a one-week high on Monday on near-record LNG export flows and forecasts for more demand than previously expected over the next two weeks as another winter storm buries the U.S. Northeast in snow. Gas futures for March delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange rose 4.3 cents, or 1.4%,
(World Oil) – YPF, Eni and XRG have signed a binding joint development agreement (JDA) to advance the proposed Argentina LNG project, marking a key step toward a final investment decision and positioning the country to become a major global liquefied natural gas exporter. The large-scale integrated gas and liquefaction development is designed to monetize resources from Argentina’s Vaca Muerta shale and support long-term LNG exports. The project is expected
(BOE Report) – At least three liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes loaded in Australia and Canada are heading toward Europe and the Americas instead of their usual destination, Asia, after an Arctic storm curbed exports from the U.S., shiptracking data showed. The diversion of supply away from Asia could tighten supply and support spot LNG prices in the region. While
(BOE Report) – The European Union’s competition chief warned on Wednesday that the region was becoming increasingly dependent on liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports from the United States and should look at how it can best harness local resources. “We are significantly increasing our dependence on liquefied natural gas imported from the U.S.,” European Commission Executive Vice President Teresa Ribera said
(Oil Price) – As several countries invest in expanding their liquid natural gas (LNG) production and export capacity, and significant quantities of the gas are expected to come online in 2026 after a record 2025, supply could soon outpace demand. This begs the question: just how much LNG is needed to “fill the gap” as the world develops its renewable energy
(Oil Price) – Europe is expected to import a record-high volume of liquefied natural gas this year as stronger demand for replenishing storage sites, the phase-out of Russian supply, and continued pipeline exports to Ukraine will drive increased demand, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Friday. After setting a record in 2025, European LNG imports are poised to reach a
(World Oil) – ADNOC Gas has signed a long-term liquefied natural gas sales and purchase agreement with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited, strengthening energy ties between the UAE and India as Asian LNG demand continues to grow. The 10-year agreement is valued at approximately $2.5 billion to $3 billion and covers the supply of 0.5 million tonnes per year of LNG. Deliveries will be
(World Oil) – Equatorial Guinea, OPEC’s smallest member, has turned to commodity trading companies for prepayment deals on oil and liquefied natural gas to help finance a revival of domestic hydrocarbon production. The Central African nation is looking for $300 million in return for deliveries of crude oil and LNG spread over multiple years, according to people familiar with the matter,
(BOE Report) – The year 2025 in the LNG sector will be one for the history books after production and exports of the super-chilled fuel smashed records and raked in billions of dollars in revenues across the global liquefied natural gas supply chain. A 25% surge in LNG purchases by European countries was a key highlight and raised hopes among
