Data shows that Russia's LNG imports fell by 1.2% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2018.
LSEG's preliminary data on Tuesday showed that Russia's LNG exports in the first quarter of this year fell by 1.2% compared to a year ago, reaching 8.1 million metric tonnes. Due to U.S. sanctions over the invasion of Ukraine, Russia has been unable to increase its LNG exports. The new Arctic LNG 2 facility has effectively been frozen due to the Western sanctions.
Can Trump's drive for critical minerals pass the test of copper? Andy Home
The executive order issued by U.S. president Donald Trump on increasing domestic mineral production is designed to cut through the mine permit maze in the United States. According to S&P Global, it takes on average nearly 29 years to bring a new mine from discovery to production. This is the second longest lead time in the entire world, after Zambia. The U.S.
Glencore refinery in South Africa invests in cleaner fuels
Astron Energy, an affiliate of the global commodity trader Glencore will invest up six billion rands ($328 million) in order to install new equipment, and to become compliant with South Africa’s cleaner fuel specification before a 2027 deadline. Astron officials have said that the foundations for a Gasoline Hydrotreating Process…
Russian central bank expects low oil prices to continue for a while
The Russian central bank warned Kremlin policymakers that the United States and OPEC could flood the oil markets and cause a similar price collapse to what occurred in the 1980s, which led to the fall of the Soviet Union. The warning was issued weeks before Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. president Donald Trump began negotiations to end the conflict in Ukraine.
Indian firms look to Dutch Royal IHC in order to explore deep sea mineral deposits
Two sources have confirmed that Indian mining and cement firms approached Dutch shipbuilder Royal IHC to ask for assistance in preparing bids for deep sea mineral blocks. India held its first auction of 13 deep-sea offshore mineral blocks in November. These included three construction sand and lime mud blocks as well as seven polymetallic blocks.
Petrobras animal center at Oiapoque will be ready for inspection by April
Documents seen by on Monday showed that the environmental agency Ibama should be able to inspect the veterinary center operated by Petrobras Brazil in the Amazon region in April. The center is designed to help animals in case of an oil spill. Petrobras has not yet met the demands of Ibama to build an animal care center near the Amapa state town of Oiapoque.
Terna, Italy's grid operator, will invest 23 billion Euros over 10 years
Terna, the state-owned power grid operator in Italy, announced on Friday that it will invest over 25 billion euros (23 billion euros) in network upgrades within the next 10 year to support the energy transition of the country. The group announced that it would increase by 10% its funds for the development of the country's power network between 2025-2034.
Sakhalin LNG and oil production to decline in 2024
According to the local administration, production of LNG, oil and gas on Sakhalin, a Russian Pacific island, will decline in 2024. According to the administration's figures, production of LNG from Sakhalin Energy, a project led by Kremlin controlled Gazprom in Russia, decreased by around 2 percent to 10,2 million metric ton, or about a third of Russia’s total.
British Energy Secretary to visit China to restart energy discussions, sources say
Three sources who have direct knowledge of this plan say that British Energy Secretary Ed Miliband is planning to visit China in march, where he will restart discussions on energy cooperation, and meet with Chinese investors. The Labour government wants closer ties with China amid the worsening U.S. and EU-China relationships.
As market monitors Ukraine peace negotiations, the price of gas in Europe is at a two-month low.
Dutch wholesale gas prices dropped significantly on Tuesday amid a large sell-off, as the market waited for the outcome of the U.S.-led negotiations to end the conflict in Ukraine. The benchmark front-month TTF contract in the Netherlands closed at 43.99 euros, or $13.53 per megawatt hour, down almost 5% at 2.31 euro. The Dutch day-ahead contracts fell by 3.5 euros or 7.42%, to 43.70 Euro/MWh.
Shell anticipates a 60% increase in global LNG demand between 2040 and 2040, with Asia leading the growth.
Shell's annual report said that the global demand for liquefied gas will increase by 60% by 2040. This is mainly due to economic growth in Asia and AI, as well as efforts to reduce emissions in heavy industry and transportation. As the world moves to cleaner fuels, demand for natural gas is increasing. Shell's 2025 LNG…
Berlin is urged to act quickly by corporate bosses on the weak economy
German business leaders called for Berlin to quickly form a new Government on Monday, warning that Europe's largest economy cannot afford to waste time while companies are suffering from high costs and red tape, as well as increased competition from abroad. The CDU/CSU won the Sunday national elections, clearing the way for a new coalition government with the Social Democrats.
UK announces plans to reform subsidy schemes in order to accelerate green energy projects
The British Government on Friday announced plans to reform its flagship Contracts for Difference scheme (CfD), which will remove planning obstacles and accelerate green energy projects in particular offshore wind farms. The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, (DESNZ), has announced that it will relax eligibility…
Mozambique President discusses LNG and hydro projects with TotalEnergies CEO
Patrick Pouyanne (CEO of TotalEnergies) met Mozambique President Daniel Chapo on Monday. The two discussed several projects of the company in the southern African nation, including the long-delayed development of liquefied gas worth $20 billion. The French oil major confirmed last week that the force majeure on the project had not yet been lifted.
CNPC: China's crude imports could grow by 1% in 2025
According to a report released by the state-owned energy giant China National Petroleum Corp. (CNPC), China's crude imports are expected to rise just 1% in 2019. The country's reliance upon oil imports, however, is projected to stay at 70% between 2026-2030. The Economics and Technology Research Institute of CNPC (ETRI)…
Aramco's chief executive expects an additional oil demand of 1,3 million bpd in this year
Amin Nasser, the chief executive of Saudi oil giant Aramco, said that he believes the oil market is healthy and anticipates a demand increase of 1.3 million barrels a day this year. Nasser, speaking on the sidelines at the World Economic Forum, Davos, was answering a question about the impact of U.S. president Donald Trump's decisions on energy, which could lead to an increase in U.S.
BOC Manager: Iraq signs deal with Halliburton for development of Nahr Bin Omar Oilfield
The Basra Oil Company's (BOC) head said that Iraq and U.S. oil service firm Halliburton were close to signing an agreement for the development of the Nahr Bin Omar Oilfield. Bassem Abdul Karim said that Halliburton and the Iraqi oil ministry are expected to sign an agreement of confidentiality in the next few days. Iraq…
Tata Power CEO: India's Tata prefers the domestic market to lucrative solar exports
Tata Power’s newly constructed 4.3 gigawatts (GW) solar cell and module manufacturing facility in southern India is mainly aimed at domestic markets, according to its chief executive, despite the fact that exports have increased exponentially. Tata Power is one of India's largest integrated power companies. It has invested…
What OPEC+ oil production cuts are currently in effect?
OPEC+ will likely make more changes to its oil policy at its meeting on December 5, delaying a planned production increase further into the next year, as it is facing a weaker outlook for oil demand. In June, the oil producers' group reached a complex agreement to extend production cuts deep into 2025. The agreement has…
Document shows that the EU Commission has set a 50% storage target by February 2025.
The European Commission announced on Friday that Europe had set a target to have its gas storage 50% full by February 1, 2025. This is to ensure supply security amid cold weather forecasts and fears of Russian gas disruption. It is important to ensure that the gas supplies of the EU do not fall too low during the winter months…
