Conventional Energy

Auto Added by WPeMatico

Venture Global LNG Starts Commercial Operations at Calcasieu Pass Plant

Venture Global LNG has begun commercial operations at its Calcasieu Pass plant in Louisiana, more than three years after it first produced liquefied natural gas, the company said on Tuesday. The move to commercial operations means the Arlington-headquartered company has brought an end to the extended commission of the plant which resulted in its customers …

Venture Global LNG Starts Commercial Operations at Calcasieu Pass Plant Read More »

South Korea Vice Minister to Travel to Alaska for Gas Project Talks, Yonhap Says

South Korea’s vice industry minister Choe Nam-ho is planning to travel soon to Alaska as part of working-level negotiations between the United States and South Korea over Alaska’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) project, Yonhap news agency reported on Tuesday. Still, no decision has been made on whether South Korea will join the project and whether …

South Korea Vice Minister to Travel to Alaska for Gas Project Talks, Yonhap Says Read More »

China Plans to Import More Russian LNG in 2025, Ambassador Says

China is set to increase its imports of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) this year, its ambassador to Russia said on Tuesday.“I know for sure that there are a lot of buyers. So many buyers are asking the embassy to help establish contacts with Russian suppliers, I think there will definitely be more (imports),” the …

China Plans to Import More Russian LNG in 2025, Ambassador Says Read More »

HSBC Lowers Brent Price Forecasts on Trade Tensions, Sluggish Oil Demand

HSBC revised down its Brent crude price forecast on Tuesday, citing rising trade tensions and an expected reduction in global oil demand.The bank cut its Brent price forecast to $68.5 per barrel for 2025 and $65 per barrel for 2026. It also trimmed its global demand growth to 0.7 million barrel per day (mbd) for …

HSBC Lowers Brent Price Forecasts on Trade Tensions, Sluggish Oil Demand Read More »

Pakistan Mulls US Oil Imports to Ease Trade Imbalance

• Summary • Pakistan mulling U.S. crude purchases to address tariffs • Pakistan faces 29% tariffs under Trump policies • Crude purchase would reduce trade imbalance with U.S. (Reuters) – Pakistan is considering importing crude oil from the United States for the first time to offset a trade imbalance that triggered higher U.S. tariffs, according …

Pakistan Mulls US Oil Imports to Ease Trade Imbalance Read More »

Indonesia to Propose $10 Billion US Energy Imports Increase in Tariff Talks

(Reuters) – Indonesia will propose increasing its imports of crude oil and liquefied petroleum gas from the United States by around $10 billion as part of its tariff negotiations, energy minister Bahlil Lahadalia told local media on Tuesday. Indonesian officials are set to leave for Washington later on Tuesday for negotiations over proposed U.S. trade …

Indonesia to Propose $10 Billion US Energy Imports Increase in Tariff Talks Read More »

World Oil Demand, U.S. supply to Grow More Slowly on Tariff Tensions, IEA Says

Summary • IEA cuts 2025 demand growth forecast by about 300,000 bpd • Sees further slowdown in demand growth next year • Joins OPEC in cutting oil demand view • Trims U.S. oil output forecast for 2025 (Reuters) – Global oil demand will grow much more slowly than expected this year and U.S. production increases …

World Oil Demand, U.S. supply to Grow More Slowly on Tariff Tensions, IEA Says Read More »

Oil Price Drop Turns up Heat on Emerging Market crude Exporters

Summary • Oil price drop seen hitting exporters disproportionately • Angola faced a margin call after bond market rout • Nigeria’s carry trade stops being attractive on oil fall • Gulf exporters likely to weather pressure better thanks to reserves, lower debt (Reuters) – A steep drop in crude oil prices largely due to U.S. …

Oil Price Drop Turns up Heat on Emerging Market crude Exporters Read More »

Capital Power to Expand in PJM Power Market with $2.2 Billion Deal

Canadian power producer Capital Power Corp said on Monday it would buy two natural-gas fired power plant operators located in the PJM market for about $2.2 billion. The deal comes at a time when electricity prices are rapidly increasing in PJM, the United States’ biggest power market, and as demand for electricity continues to increase …

Capital Power to Expand in PJM Power Market with $2.2 Billion Deal Read More »

JP Morgan Cuts Oil Price Forecasts on Weak Demand, Higher Output

April 14 (Reuters) – JP Morgan on Monday lowered its oil price forecasts for 2025 and next year, citing higher production from OPEC+ and weaker demand. The bank cut its 2025 Brent price forecast to $66 per barrel from $73 and its 2026 target to $58 from $61. It lowered the 2025 WTI price outlook …

JP Morgan Cuts Oil Price Forecasts on Weak Demand, Higher Output Read More »