Decision Point Looms In US (LNG) Export Debate
The white-knuckle ride for proposed liquefaction projects in the Lower-48 states is almost over as the Department of Energy…
Golar Proposes First Floating LNG Conversion
Norway’s Golar LNG, owned by shipping magnate John Fredriksen, announced this month that it planned to convert up to…
King Coal: A Revived Threat To Europe’s Gas Market
The impact of the shale gas revolution in the US is rippling across international energy markets. Its direct effect…
British Columbia Frontrunner Cedes Mantle to Rivals
British Columbia Premier Christy Clark predicted during an economic summit held in China this month that the Kitimat LNG…
Japan’s Anti-Nuclear Drive Gains Momentum
Despite the restart of two units at Kansai Electric’s Ohi facility last month, prospects for Japan’s other 48 nuclear…
European Terminal Operators Rethink Strategies
European terminal operators are looking for new service offerings as utilization rates slide across their import facilities. Service diversification,…
New Finds Boost Anadarko’s Mozambique Advantage
As drill bits continue to hit gas in East African waters with exciting regularity, Anadarko Petroleum is fast laying…
Cyprus Deems Second Bid Round A Success
Despite saber-rattling from Turkey, a host of bidders responded to the recent offshore licensing round held in Cyprus. Nicosia…
Poten Report: Charter Rates Rise On Tight Availability
An extremely tight LNG shipping market with “zero structural availability” has driven charter rates to record levels over $100,000…
Brazil Hikes LNG Imports On Southern Drought
Brazil is back in the spot market after a relatively quiet 2011, with recent buying activity from state-owned Petrobras…
