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Qatar’s New LNG Expansion Plans to Squeeze Out US, Other Rivals

Qatar’s planned expansion of liquefied natural gas (LNG) production could see it control nearly 25% share of the global market by 2030 and squeeze out rival projects including in the United States where President Biden paused new export approvals, market experts say. Qatar, one of the world’s top LNG exporters, plans an 85% expansion in …

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U.S. Takes Lead as Top Supplier to Europe for Crude, Diesel and LNG

By Deep Kaushik Vakil LONDON, Feb 26 – The United States has taken the top spot as Europe’s supplier of crude oil, diesel, and liquefied natural gas (LNG) in recent months, capitalising on reduced imports from east of Suez caused by shipping disruptions in the Red Sea. “The U.S. is in top position on basically …

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Qatar Has Eyes on More Long-Term Deals as It Bets Big on LNG

Producer is planning major capacity expansion by end of decade Nation is looking to secure more deals in Asia and Europe LNG exports are Qatar’s biggest revenue earner. Qatar is seeking more gas deals in Europe and Asia in a bet demand will continue to grow as it embarks on a new multibillion-dollar project to …

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Top Global Energy Traders Face Multi-Billion Cash Investment Quandary as Poor Returns in Solar, Wind and Hydrogen Irk Investors

 As the world’s top global energy trading houses prepare for their biggest annual industry get-together this week in London they face a growing problem, what to do with their cash. Most trading houses, which are privately owned and controlled by their employees, disclose little about their cash position, equity or dividends. But according to more …

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Qatar to Build New LNG Project as U.S. Stalls on Export Push

Producer will develop new 16 mtpa expansion before end-decade Country expects demand for gas to keep increasing: minister Qatar plans to expand exports of liquefied natural gas amid rising demand and a pause on growth projects in the US, a key rival supplier. The nation, which vies with the US and Australia as the biggest …

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Natural Gas Prices Finally Find a Floor in the U.S.

Bloomberg News After spiraling downward for months, futures have steadied on weaker production prospects. After spiraling downward for months, the US natural gas market has finally found a floor. Prices for the fuel had their biggest single-day gain in more than 18 months Wednesday after one of the largest domestic producers, Chesapeake Energy Corp., said it was slashing its …

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Shell’s LNG Trading Makes $2.4 billion in Final 2023 Quarter, Sources Say

Summary Shell’s LNG trading accounted for third of Shell’s Q4 profit Trading was boosted by East-West arbitrage, CEO said (Reuters) – Nearly a third of Shell’s profit in the fourth quarter of 2023 came from the $2.4 billion it made in trading liquefied natural gas (LNG) as it captured strong demand ahead of winter, three sources …

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Nine Major Insights From Shell’s Latest Global LNG Outlook

Led by growing demand in China and the need for energy security, LNG is playing an increasingly important role in global gas supply By Deborah Jaremko A worker at Shell’s Hazira LNG import terminal, about 250 kilometers from Mumbai, India. Photo courtesy Shell Global energy giant Shell has released its latest outlook for world liquefied natural …

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Venture Global LNG Customers Challenge Permit Extension Request

(Reuters) – Three of Venture Global LNG’s major customers have asked U.S. energy regulators to address the LNG developer’s request for a one-year permit extension to complete a Louisiana export facility, signaling their intention to voice concerns. The LNG developer last week asked for a one-year extension to complete its Calcasieu Pass gas-export plant, or …

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U.S. House Passes Bill to Reverse Biden’s LNG Pause but Still Faces Battle with Democrat-Controlled Senate

A bill to strip the power of President Joe Biden’s administration to freeze approvals of liquefied natural gas exports passed in the Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday, but faces an uphill battle in the Senate. The House approved the bill sponsored by Representative August Pfluger of gas-producing Texas 224-200 on a mostly party-line …

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