- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- December 30, 2021
Energy Security This Winter Can’t Be Assured by Unreliables
Energy Security Vijay JayarajResearch Associate: CO2 Coalition.. .… … … [Editor’s Note: Energy security is threatened by energy policies favoring renewables a/k/a “unreliables” for the sake of transferring trillions of dollars to corporatist elites.]- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- December 16, 2021
COP26 Was An Exercise in How to Co-Opt the United States!
COP26 .… … [Editor’s Note: If events such as COP26 weren’t taken seriously by some as a chance to peddle green eggs and scam, the whole thing would a Keystone Cop show about our naiveté.]- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- November 8, 2021
Glasgow Elites Imposing Carbon Corporatism and Imperialism
Glasgow Paul DriessenCFACT …. …. [Editor’s Note: Glagow (COP 26) has been purely corporatist enterprise; a business meeting of the world’s corporatists with cocktails for supportive government elites.]- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- October 30, 2021
Natural Gas Now Best Picks – October 30, 2021
natural gas now Tom ShepstoneShepstone Management Company, Inc. … … Readers pass along a lot of stuff every week about natural gas, fractivist antics, emissions, renewables, and other news relating to energy.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 26, 2021
Here’s the Real Story Behind Ozone in Utah
This week, the Salt Lake Tribune published an in-depth story on ozone pollution in Utah – an issue that affects much of the western United States.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- October 30, 2020
Sinopec eyes hydrogen supply chain push
China’s Sinopec is said to be ready to push development and investments towards the hydrogen supply chain, seeking leadership in future energy sources, Kallanish Energy reports.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- October 30, 2020
China’s gas demand to grow 10% this winter
Chinese demand for natural gas is expected to grow by 10% year-on-year this winter, as a Covid-19 recovery spurs higher residential and industrial consumption, state oil companies said on Thursday.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- October 30, 2020
Sinopec posts $3.64 billion net profit in Q3
China’s Sinopec reported a net profit attributable to shareholders of 24.45 billion yuan ($3.64 billion) during the third quarter, while boosting natural gas sales and maintaining production levels, Kallanish Energy reports.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- October 29, 2020
Vietnam green lights AES-PetroVietnam LNG-to-power project
PetroVietnam Gas is set to sign a $2.8 billion deal with U.S.-based energy company AES, the U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Wednesday.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- October 29, 2020
XOM, Jera ink MoU on Vietnam LNG-to-power project
ExxonMobil and Jera signed on Wednesday a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work together on the potential construction of an LNG-to-power project in Hai Phong, Vietnam.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- October 23, 2020
CNOOC’s Q3 revenues down 27%, production up 5%
China’s CNOOC said on Thursday its third-quarter revenues declined 26.8% year-on-year dragged down by low oil prices, Kallanish Energy reports. The company noted in its quarterly operational update that revenues dropped to RMB 35.55 billion, with its realized oil prices falling 29.3% to average $43.03 per barrel.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- October 23, 2020
India’s LNG imports rise 6.2% in September
India’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports were up 6.2% year-on-year in September, as consumption is now moving towards pre-Covid levels, Kallanish Energy reports.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- October 20, 2020
China boosts daily gas intake from Gazprom by 20%
China appetite for Russian gas is surging, with daily supplies from the Power of Siberia pipeline exceeding its contractual volumes by 20%, Kallanish Energy reports.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- October 16, 2020
Total, Adani expand Indian solar portfolio to 2.3GW
France’s Total added three new solar power plants to its portfolio in India, through a partnership with AGEL, the renewables subsidiary of the Adani Group.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- October 15, 2020
UK’s Avenir LNG receives its first dual-purpose LNG vessel
UK-based Avenir LNG said Wednesday it received its first dual purpose LNG bunkering and supply vessel (LBV), which will be deployed to Malaysia, Kallanish Energy reports.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- October 14, 2020
Japan’s spot LNG import prices up 32% in September
Japanese spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices have surged 32.35% month-on-month in September, supporting signs of demand recovery ahead of the winter heating season.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- October 13, 2020
Iberdrola begins Port Augusta construction post-Infigen acquisition
Spanish renewables utility, Iberdrola, has commenced construction works on its Port Augusta project in Australia — the world’s first solar-wind hybrid plant, Kallanish Energy reports.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- October 7, 2020
Asian LNG spot prices firm up ahead of winter
Forecasts of colder-than-expected weather in Japan and some supply disruptions due to hurricanes in the U.S. are helping Asian LNG spot prices to prop up, Kallanish Energy reports.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- October 6, 2020
Eden Renewables secures new 1.35 GW Indian solar project
The renewables joint venture between EDF Energy and Total has secured a contract for the development of three solar firms in India, Kallanish Energy reports.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- October 6, 2020
Vietnam clears ExxonMobil’s $5B LNG-to-power project
Vietnam has given ExxonMobil the green lights to proceed with the massive LNG-to-power project, estimated to cost $5.09 billion, Kallanish Energy reports.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- October 5, 2020
Indian domestic gas price cut may lead to upstream losses
The reduction of domestic gas prices in India over the next six months could lead to losses for upstream businesses according to new analysis, Kallanish Energy reports.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- October 2, 2020
Australia’s upstream M&A market to reach $27B amid energy transition
Australia’s upstream M&A market could see up to $27 billion worth of assets put for sale, a new analysis by Wood Mackenzie estimated on Thursday.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- October 2, 2020
Centrica inks its first long-term LNG deal in China
UK’s Centrica announced on Thursday its first long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply contract in China, Kallanish Energy reports. The company inked a 15-year agreement to supply 0.5 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) with Shenergy Group.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- October 1, 2020
Santos clears final state hurdle on Narrabri gas project
Australian oil and gas company Santos was granted on Wednesday a phased-approval for its Narrabri gas project, by the New South Wales (NSW) Independent Planning Commission (IPC), Kallanish Energy reports.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- October 1, 2020
China plans major heating switch from coal ahead of winter
China’s winter anti-pollution campaign is targeting to switch heating away from coal in over 7 million households in the north of the country, Kallanish Energy reports.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- September 29, 2020
Karpowership launches first LNG-to-power floating plant in Indonesia
Turkey’s Karpowership has launched the first floating power plant in Amurang, Indonesia, converting liquefied natural gas (LNG) to power onboard a vessel, Kallanish Energy reports.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- September 28, 2020
US to dominate small-scale LNG growth: GlobalData
North America is expected to see the highest small-scale natural gas liquefaction capacity additions in the world, according to a new report from GlobalData.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- September 24, 2020
Qatargas lowers long-term LNG contract pricing: reports
Qatar is set to make Australian liquefied natural gas (LNG) less competitive, as the world’s No.1 supplier has reportedly cut its long-term contract prices.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- September 18, 2020
China’s offshore wind boom to boost steel demand
The anticipated boom in the Chinese offshore wind market is set to boost steel demand, offering slate and pipe producers advantageous opportunities, Kallanish Energy reports.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- September 15, 2020
Power of Siberia to start routine maintenance: Gazprom
Gazprom’s Power of Siberia natural gas pipeline to China will start a seven-day maintenance period on Tuesday, Kallanish Energy reports. The company said in a note works will take place from Sept.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- September 11, 2020
Strong gas demand growth to attract new players to China
Energy demand growth and environmental concerns will drive natural gas demand in China, with volumes set to exceed 600 billion cubic meters per year (Bcm/y) by 2040.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- September 10, 2020
Equinor eyes Japanese offshore wind market
Equinor said Wednesday it has partnered up with utilities Jera and J-Power to jointly bid in Japan’s planned first offshore wind auction, Kallanish Energy reports.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- September 10, 2020
Petronas launches LNG trucking service in Malaysia
Malaysia’s Petronas has launched a so-called virtual pipeline system (VPS) solution for off-grid customers across Peninsular Malaysia, Kallanish Energy reports. The solution delivers liquefied natural gas (LNG) using trucks fitted with cryogenic tanks, and the regasification terminal in Pengerang, Johor.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- September 4, 2020
Firms plan world’s first CO2 capture plant on vessel
Japan’s transportation company Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) has started works on a demonstration project for a carbon capture and storage plant onboard a vessel.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- September 4, 2020
Chevron delays restart of Gorgon LNG Train 2
Chevron Australia confirmed Thursday it will take until October to carry out maintenance and restart the second train of its Gorgon liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant, Kallanish Energy reports.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- September 3, 2020
Tokyo Gas sets company to trade LNG
Japan’s largest city gas distributor, Tokyo Gas, has created a liquefied natural gas (LNG) trading unit to help it achieve its 2030 goals, Kallanish Energy reports.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- September 2, 2020
PetroChina becomes first NOC to announce carbon neutrality goal
PetroChina’s plans of a “near-zero” emissions ambition by 2050 shouldn’t be dismissed lightly, Wood Mackenzie’s principal analyst, Max Petrov said on Tuesday.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- September 2, 2020
Total, Macquarie to build 2.3 GW of floating offshore wind in Korea
Total and Macquarie’s Green Investment Group (GIG) announced Tuesday a 50-50 joint venture to develop over 2 gigawatts (GW) of floating offshore wind capacity in South Korea, Kallanish Energy reports.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 26, 2020
Gazprom, Mongolia plan feasibility studies on gas pipeline
Gazprom said Tuesday it’s negotiating cooperation terms with Mongolia for the supply of natural gas from Russia to China through the country, Kallanish Energy reports.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 24, 2020
Santos confident on post-pandemic recovery, future projects
Australia’s Santos said it remains confident its projects will be “better placed” than others when hydrocarbons prices and demand recover, Kallanish Energy reports.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 24, 2020
Santos reports record production in first-half
Australian oil and gas company Santos has reported a record production volume in the first half of 2020, and expects a stronger second-half due to its ConocoPhillips assets acquisition.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 21, 2020
MOL, COSCO to deliver 3rd LNG carrier to Yamal LNG
Mitsui O.S.K Lines (MOL) said Thursday it has named the third newbuild liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier to be used by Yamal LNG, under a long-term charter deal.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 19, 2020
Viva Energy plans to start FEED on LNG terminal by year-end
Australia’s energy company Viva Energy expects to start the preliminary design work for its planned liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal by year-end, Kallanish Energy reports.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 19, 2020
Asian LNG prices rally on supply concerns: analysts
Asian liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices have rallied significantly, but ING Economics analysts believe the rebound is related to supply concerns, not a demand uptick.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 18, 2020
Renewables could curb Asia Pacific LNG plants’ emissions by 8%
Liquefaction plants in the Asia Pacific region could reduce their emissions by 8% if they run on renewables power instead of feedgas, Wood Mackenzie said on Monday.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 18, 2020
WA tightens gas supply policy, exempts Mitsui’s expansion project
The Western Australian government announced on Monday the tightening of its gas policy, and an exemption to Mitsui & Co’s planned Waitsia Stage 2 project.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 17, 2020
Guangdong’s tariff cuts to benefit gas market: Fitch
The gas-fired power tariff cuts implemented this month in China’s Guangdong Province will support the government’s strategy to increase consumption of natural gas.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 13, 2020
Vestas hits 1GW order intake in Vietnam
Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas said Wednesday it has won a new wind power project in Vietnam, bringing its order intake in the country to over 1 gigawatts (GW).- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 12, 2020
Indian gas production, consumption rebounds in May
Indian’s natural gas production and consumption have shown signs of recovery in May, analysts at the India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) said in a new report on Monday.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 11, 2020
Regulator orders Chevron to inspect all Gorgon LNG plant trains
Chevron has been ordered to conduct safety inspections on Trains 1 and 3 of the Gorgon liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant by Australian safety regulators, Kallanish Energy reports.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 6, 2020
Shell charters six newbuild LNG carriers
Shell Tankers has chartered six newbuild liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers, with first units set to be delivered from mid-2023, Kallanish Energy reports.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- July 24, 2020
GAIL eyes government interference to renegotiate US LNG prices
India’s largest state-owned gas company, GAIL, is pushing its government to use strengthening diplomatic ties to bring U.S. LNG suppliers to the negotiating table.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- July 24, 2020
BP signs new gas supply deal with Foran Energy
British supermajor BP has signed a new natural gas supply deal in China’s Guangdong province, similar to an agreement announced in early July.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- July 22, 2020
Cheap spot LNG threatens India’s new deepwater supply
Low spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices are threatening India’s new deepwater supply, with around 35% of uncontracted volumes in 2022 at a higher risk of being replaced by spot LNG.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- July 22, 2020
Oil Search’s revenues fall 19% in H1 2020
Australian-listed Oil Search reported on Tuesday a drop of 19% in total revenues for the first half of 2020, despite maintaining its production and sales levels, Kallanish Energy reports.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- July 20, 2020
Chinese natgas output up 9.4% in June
China’s natural gas production increased by 9.4% year-on-year in June to an average of 15.2 billion cubic meters (Bcm), according to the National Bureau of Statistics of China (NBS).- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- July 17, 2020
GM to sell 5 million EV s by 2026: WoodMac
U.S. auto giant General Motors (GM) is expected to hit 5 million in cumulative electric vehicle sales by 2030, according to new research from Wood Mackenzie.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- July 16, 2020
Kogas leads LNG bunkering JV in South Korea
Kogas has partnered with five other South Korean companies to create a joint venture to develop liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering in the country, Kallanish Energy reports.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- July 16, 2020