Liquefied natural gas (LNG)
China's Sinopec: gas production up 40% as demand grows
China’s state-owned energy giant Sinopec reveals natural gas production soars by 40%, as proven reserves ebb lower, suggesting heightened imports are on the horizon
UK end-users face power and gas price volatility
Experts warn that major UK end-users may face another quarter of power and gas price volatility, indicating the necessity of a risk management programme
Turning points: Citigroup’s Richard Bowler
Richard Bowler, head of shipping and freight at Citigroup, talks to Katie Holliday about the highs and lows of working with freight derivatives and his recent move into the LNG market
China LNG demand forecast revised up by 48%
China’s seemingly unstoppable appetite for energy has boosted the country’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) demand forecasts by 48% from earlier estimates, as unconventional supply looks to plug the supply and demand gap, says a new report
China homes in on shale gas
China hopes to replicate the United States’ success in exploring and producing shale gas as the country looks to tap into new energy resources
European shale gas: can it replicate US success?
Shale gas has changed the dynamics of the US markets, but will exploration and production companies be able to replicate the same success in Europe? Lianna Brinded investigates how geological uncertainties and legal issues stand in the way
Gazprom seals US LNG deal
The world’s largest natural gas company Gazprom has sealed a deal with US-based Sempra Energy that will allow Russia’s energy giant to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) to another US receipt terminal and further broaden its client base and its reach in…
JP Morgan LNG launch shows growing interest in market
JP Morgan’s move into liquefied natural gas (LNG) last week is indicative of growing interest and expectations for the future of the sector.
Gazprom hones in on LNG, carbon and Asia
Russian energy giant Gazprom has secured its foothold in Asia by opening a new office in Singapore, to focus on global liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipping and trading, as well as portfolio development and carbon credit origination projects for Asian…
Gazprom sells US LNG to China
Russian energy company Gazprom has shipped 1 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to China, as the US gas market has an unfavourable pricing environment, says Alexander Medvedev, deputy chairman of Gazprom’s management committee and director…
Russia looks to China for gas contracts
Russia is forging stronger ties with China to diversify its gas buyer base, following payment disputes with countries such as Ukraine and to compete with the growing US liquefied natural gas (LNG) market, say analysts. Meanwhile, Europe is looking to…
Spectron ventures into LNG
Global brokerage Spectron has added liquefied natural gas (LNG) to its coverage.
Corporate profile: Gazprom Marketing & Trading: energetic expansion
2009 marks 10 years since Gazprom Marketing & Trading was founded in the UK. Following another year of record financial results in 2008, the company’s executive team discusses Gazprom’s expansion into a leading global cross-commodity marketing and…
LNG could rescue the US
Sandy Fielden of energy market specialist Logical Information Machines looks at a potential solution to the US natural gas supply crisis: liquefied natural gas
The search for spot
Strong demand for US liquefied natural gas is accelerating the development of an active global spot market and pricing benchmarks, as Catherine Lacoursière discovers
LNG: handling flexibility risk
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