Total-energies has shipped the first cargo from Mexico's Energia Costa Azul, or ECA, LNG terminal in Baja California. Here the geography matters more than the volume.


US Gas Reaches Asia, Skips Hormuz and Panama

Renewed tensions in West Asia are causing major disruptions. Traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has come to a grinding halt, threatening global energy flows. Pakistan is feeling the impact immediately. The country has floated an emergency LNG tender for delivery on July 15-16 and is scrambling for spot gas to avoid shortages. With the Hormuz chokepoint blocked, fuel prices and supply chains across the region are under pressure. The crisis is exposing how fragile energy security is.


West Asia tensions: Pakistan scrambles for LNG after Hormuz crisis blocks Qatar gas shipment

An explosion occurred in Qatar's Ras Laffan industrial zone, home to the world's largest liquefied natural gas hub, as the result of a "technical incident", the interior ministry says.  At least 13 people have been dead and 66 people are said to be injured in the blast. 


Qatar LNG Explosion: 12 Indian Nationals Among 13 Killed In The Explosion

A massive explosion at Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG complex has left at least 13 people dead and 66 others injured, sending shockwaves through one of the world’s most important energy hubs. Authorities confirmed that foreign nationals, including Indians and Pakistanis, were among those killed in the tragedy.


Qatar LNG Explosion: Deadly Blast Rocks Ras Laffan, Foreign Workers Among Victims

LNG is generally safer than LPG because it is lighter than air and dissipates quickly if a leak occurs. LPG is heavier, pooling on the ground and creating severe explosion risks in unventilated spaces, though it is easier to store.


‘LPG or LNG’: Understanding safety differences and risks, which is safer?

Cyclone Narelle has made landfall on the coast of Western Australia as a Category 3 storm, impacting the town of Exmouth and surrounding areas.

Power outages have been reported, with residents affected as the cyclone damaged buildings and tore off the roof of an evacuation centre.

Major energy companies Chevron and Woodside have also reported disruptions at key LNG facilities due to the storm.

Cyclone Narelle Hits Western Australia, LNG Output Disrupted | WION

A massive global energy shock is rippling across economies after Iran’s move to shut down the Strait of Hormuz, a route that carries nearly 20% of the world’s oil and LNG supply. With crude prices surging past 100 dollars a barrel, governments are now scrambling to rethink energy security, diversify supplies, and accelerate the shift away from fossil fuels.


Hormuz Crisis Triggers Global Energy Shock 

Gas prices jumped to four-year highs and oil prices rose again after an escalation of attacks by Israel and Iran on gasfields heightened fears of prolonged disruption to international energy supplies.

QatarEnergy told Reuters on Thursday that Iran had damaged facilities that produced 17% of the state-owned company’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) export capacity and that it would take three to five years to repair them.

Oil Supply Disruption Far More Worse Than What Prices Suggest?

Global supply chains face heightened risk after QatarEnergy halted LNG production amid escalating regional conflict, removing about 20% of worldwide LNG exports and contributing to shipping disruptions. Rising insurance costs and blocked transit routes through the Strait of Hormuz further threaten energy and goods movement, intensifying global market uncertainty.

LPG Crisis: India Faces Cooking Gas Cylinders Shortage 

Global supply chains face heightened risk after QatarEnergy halted LNG production amid escalating regional conflict, removing about 20% of worldwide LNG exports and contributing to shipping disruptions. Rising insurance costs and blocked transit routes through the Strait of Hormuz further threaten energy and goods movement, intensifying global market uncertainty.


Energy Crisis: 'India First' Approach Guides Decision To Keep Oil Reserves Intact

Strait of Hormuz is a critical oil and LNG trade route. Closure could disrupt global energy supply, spike oil prices to $130, delay shipping, raise insurance and freight costs, and trigger inflation and supply chain chaos.

How closing the 'Strait of Hormuz' could trigger a global shipping crisis

India has unveiled plans to transition a third of its heavy-duty long-haul trucking fleet from diesel to liquefied natural gas (LNG) within the next five to seven years.

India's Federal Oil Ministry proposes shift to LNG for heavy-duty trucking

Despite concerted efforts to reduce dependency, Russia remains a substantial supplier of natural gas to the European Union. While pipeline gas deliveries have been significantly curtailed since the outbreak of the Ukraine war, LNG imports from Russia have surged.

Russia becomes EU's second-biggest LNG supplier amid sanctions

Zachry Holdings, the primary contractor for the construction of the $10 billion Golden Pass LNG project in Texas, jointly owned by QatarEnergy and Exxon Mobil, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Tuesday.

Major contractor for QatarEnergy-Exxon LNG plant in Texas files for bankruptcy

Former US President Donald Trump promised to reverse dozens of the Biden administration's environmental rules and policies at a meeting with top U.S. oil executives.

Donald Trump pledges to target EVs, LNG exports in meeting with oil CEOs, seeks $ 1 billion as 'deal'

Sources within the White House have revealed that US officials are in talks of ending President Joe Biden's pause on approvals of liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports in order to advance a proposed aid package for Ukraine, according to Reuters.

White House considers ending LNG export pause to facilitate Ukraine aid package

Venture Global LNG, headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, announced its acquisition of nine liquefied natural gas (LNG) transport vessels on Sunday, signaling a significant expansion of its capabilities in selling and shipping its own cargoes.

Venture Global LNG expands fleet and navigates challenges in LNG market

Pakistan's persistent struggle to purchase liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the spot market took a disappointing turn as their latest attempt ended without any suppliers offering cargo, Bloomberg reported.

‘Fuel’ling Frustration: Pakistan's Attempt to Secure LNG Cargo in Spot Market Falls Flat

After becoming the largest customer in the global liquefied natural gas market in 2022, the European Union's Imports for LNG are rapidly increasing this in order to replace dwindling Russian Pipeline gas supplies before 2022.

EU expands LNG imports to replace Russian gas supplies

The European Union has witnessed a 42 per cent increase in the imports of Russian Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) between January-October, compared to the same period last year, according to an FT report.

Europe's import of Russian LNG jumps 42% amid Russia-Ukraine war: Report

Petronas has declared force majeure on supplies from its Malaysia LNG (MLNG) facility due to a pipeline leak, which could add more pressure on Asian and European liquefied natural gas buyers looking to cover before the winter season.

World Business Watch: Petronas pipeline leak hit part of Malaysia's LNG exports

Finance Minister Miftah Ismail said on Saturday that Pakistan will seek a deferred payment plan for liquefied natural gas (LNG) bought under long-term deals with Qatar as the nation's economy continues to stay in the doldrums while it awaits IMF funds amid falling foreign currency reserves.

Pakistan leans on Qatar for LNG amid falling foreign currency reserves

As Pakistan has been facing an energy crisis, the Imran Khan government has procured liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes for September at the rates of 15.19-15.49 dollars per mm Btu which are the highest since 2015.

Faced with energy crunch, Pakistan buys LNG cargoes at highest rates since 2015

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Tuesday filed a reference against 10 people, including former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and former finance minister Miftah Ismail in connection with the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) import contract case.

Pakistan: NAB files reference against ten, including ex-PM Abbasi, in LNG import scam

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