AG&P LNG acquires Australia's Venice Energy and develops South Australian import terminal
The Singapore-based Atlantic, Gulf and Pacific LNG (AG&P LNG) has agreed to acquire the Australian energy infrastructure developer Venice Energy and build its Outer Harbor Import Terminal in South Australia. AG&P LNG aims to have the LNG import terminal at Port Adelaide operational by the first quarter 2027. This was stated in a Thursday statement.
Chubu Electric, Japan, plans to increase its investment in renewable energy and SMR overseas
A company executive revealed that Chubu Electric Power, Japan, plans to invest further in overseas decarbonisation projects, such as renewable energy, small-modular reactors (SMRs), or carbon capture and storage (CCS) to fuel the future growth of the company. Chubu, the major regional electric utility in Japan, announced a long-term plan for 2021.
Data shows that Russian LNG tankers are avoiding the Arctic as winter approaches.
LSEG data on Thursday showed that ships carrying Russian liquefied gas (LNG), to Asia, are returning to longer routes around Africa’s Cape of Good Hope instead of those along the Arctic coast as the winter season starts. The new Arctic LNG 2 project in Russia also lacks sufficient ice-class tankers to continue the navigation along Northern Sea Route. However, some of these tankers still do so.
What we can learn from China's latest military exercises around Taiwan
China's day of wargames around democratically-governed Taiwan was Monday a warning against'separatist actions. Although they appeared shorter, the drills were intense and fast-paced in their simulation of attacks and deployments of ships and aircraft. The last major war games were held in May, following the inauguration of Lai Ching Te as Taiwan's new president.
Kpler reports that four tankers are still at sea, with cargoes not sold with Arctic LNG 2.
According to ship tracking agency Kpler data, four tankers carrying Russian Arctic LNG 2 are still at sea. This highlights the difficulties of the U.S. sanctioned project for the sale of seaborne gas. The agency reported that on Monday, the tankers were seen crossing the seas without indicating a destination. This is because the market still anticipates a possible delivery to a customer.
Mexican President says that new Pemex refinery is running at about 80% capacity
The new refinery of Mexico's state-owned Pemex is currently processing crude oil at 80% capacity, according to the president. This represents a significant increase from the latest data released by the company. The Olmeca refinery, located near the port of Dos Bocas on Mexico's Gulf Coast, has a daily capacity of 340,000 barrels. It is the largest of Pemex’s seven domestic facilities.
Sources say that India's Adani Group is planning 10 GW of overseas hydroelectric projects
Four sources familiar with Adani Group's plans said that the group plans to build ten gigawatts worth of hydroelectric projects overseas in the next few years. This will help the conglomerate achieve its goal of achieving net zero carbon emission by 2050. The billionaire Gautam Adani announced that his group, which includes businesses ranging from rice to concrete…
Germany builds LNG import terminals
Germany is expanding its natural gas import options as part of efforts to decarbonise and replace Russian supplies. Here are some details about terminals that will host floating storage regasification (FSRU) units to receive LNG. There are also plans for shore-based terminals, as well as facilities to produce and import ammonia and hydrogen.
As tensions in the Middle East escalate, futures prices fall; employment data is on tap
U.S. Stock Index Futures fell on Wednesday, as geopolitical tensions and a port strike in the United States kept investors on edge before data that was expected to shed some light on the state of the economy and its monetary policy trajectory. Wall Street's major indexes started the fourth quarter of the year with a gloomy outlook.
Spot prices fall on increasing wind and solar volumes
The European power price fell on Thursday as a result of the expectation that wind and solar energy will be more available in the days ahead. This overshadowed the effect of the rising demand due to the cooling temperatures. At 0820 GMT, the price of German baseload electricity for Friday had fallen by 71.1% to 17.0 euros per Megawatt Hour (MWh).
Russell: China's coal consumption and output is increasing, while renewable energy surges.
China's thermal energy generation grew in August, the first time it has done so in four months. However, it is still behind the overall increase in electricity production as renewables continue to grow. According to data released by the government on September 14, electricity from thermal sources increased 3.7% from August of last year to 614,9 billion kilowatt hours (kWh).
Russell: China's coal consumption and output is increasing, while renewables are on the rise.
China's thermal energy generation grew in August, the first time it has done so in four months. However, it is still behind the overall increase in electricity production as renewables continue to grow. According to data released by the government on September 14, electricity from thermal sources increased 3.7% from August of last year to 614,9 billion kilowatt hours (kWh).
Hindalco, a subsidiary of India's Hindalco, plans to manufacture solar modules.
Hindalco Industries, a company based in India, plans to manufacture solar modules and establish a factory in Gujarat's western state. Two people with knowledge of the matter confirmed this on Tuesday. One of the sources stated that the company, which is owned by the cement to fashion retail conglomerate Aditya Birla Group, is evaluating its five-year plan for the competitive sector.
Germany builds LNG import terminals
Germany is expanding its natural gas import options as part of efforts to decarbonise and replace Russian supplies. Here are some details about terminals that will host floating storage regasification (FSRU) units to receive LNG. There are also plans for shore-based terminals, as well as facilities to produce and import ammonia and hydrogen. On Sept.
Sources confirm that Egypt has awarded the tender for 20 LNG winter cargoes to Egypt.
Four trading sources said on Friday that Egypt's recent bid for 20 cargoes (cartons) of liquefied gas to cover winter demand following a sharp decline in domestic production has been fully allocated. It is the first time Egypt issued an tender to cover the winter demand since 2018. This year, the most populous Arab nation has become a net gas importer.
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Sources say Egypt is seeking 20 LNG cargoes to meet winter demand, as the gas crisis worsens.
Three trading and industry sources confirmed on Friday that Egypt issued a tender for 20 cargoes (cartons) of liquefied gas to meet the demand for electricity during winter, despite a sharp decline in domestic production. It is the first time Egypt issued an tender to cover the winter demand since 2018. In order to be a reliable gas supplier to Europe…
Putin and Serbian deputy PM discuss gas contract
Vladimir Putin, the Russian president, said that he planned to discuss with Serbian Vice Prime Minister Aleksandar Volin a contract for gas supply that will expire in March 2025. Putin and Vulin met at the Eastern Economic Forum, in Russia's far-eastern port of Vladivostok. Serbia, which NATO bombed during the war in Kosovo in 1999…
Minister: Russia welcomes foreign investments in geological exploration
Alexander Kozlov, Minister for Natural Resources and Ecology in Russia, said that the country would be happy to welcome foreign investors who wish to participate in its geological surveys. After the outbreak of the conflict in Ukraine, in February 2022, Russia experienced a mass exodus. Moscow has tried to strengthen cooperation…
Haiti Power Firm shuts down main hydroelectric plant after protest
Electricite d'Haiti, the state-owned electricity company in Haiti, said that the output of Peligre hydroelectric plant was zero on Tuesday after protests about the distribution of the country's ailing power supplies. EDH reported that output at Peligre had been reduced since Monday after protesters stormed the facility demanding other areas to be supplied before Port-au-Prince.
