Keywords: Liquefied natural gas


Fitch removes Qatar from negative watchlist while maintaining AA rating

Fitch Ratings has removed Qatar from its negative watchlist while maintaining the country’s sovereign credit rating at AA, citing a reduction in risks to its liquefied natural gas infrastructure since March. The rating agency nevertheless kept Qatar’s outlook at negative, reflecting continued......

Europe faces difficult winter as energy prices surge and gas reserves remain low

Europe could be heading toward a challenging winter as energy prices rise sharply while gas storage levels remain below what is normally expected ahead of the high-demand season, according to Bloomberg analysis. European policymakers are facing growing concerns over the region’s ability to absorb......

Spanish Gas to Morocco: Declining Flows Raise Concerns About Energy Security

The volumes of gas transported from Spain to Morocco have sharply decreased since mid-August. Data from the Spanish gas operator Enagás GTS allows for measuring this contraction, but does not suffice to determine its origin. Several scenarios remain open, including Moroccan arbitration, technical constraints,......

Morocco emerges as a potential destination for future U.S. LNG exports

Morocco has emerged as a potential destination for future U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports following a strategic authorization granted by the U.S. Department of Energy to Argent LNG, highlighting the North African kingdom’s efforts to diversify its energy partnerships and strengthen the......

EU may allow Russian LNG shipments to third countries for another year

The European Union is reportedly considering allowing European companies to continue transporting Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) to countries outside the bloc for an additional year, according to the Financial Times. The proposal is reportedly part of discussions surrounding the European Union's......

Egypt negotiates multi-year LNG supply agreements as energy demand rises

Egypt is negotiating long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply agreements with major international energy companies as the country seeks to secure additional fuel supplies amid rising domestic demand and tighter global gas markets. Sources familiar with the discussions said Egypt is looking to purchase......

Greece warns EU Russia LNG sanctions could weaken Europe’s energy competitiveness

Greece has warned that tighter European Union sanctions on Russian liquefied natural gas could unintentionally benefit non-European competitors and reduce Europe’s influence in the global LNG market. Athens raised concerns over a proposed sanctions package targeting Russia, arguing that restrictions......

Baker Hughes secures conditional EU approval for $13.6 billion Chart Industries acquisition

Baker Hughes has received conditional clearance from the European Union for its proposed $13.6 billion acquisition of Chart Industries, overcoming a key regulatory hurdle after agreeing to divest part of Chart’s business to address competition concerns. The decision, announced by the European......

Shell expects 65% rise in global LNG demand by 2050

Global demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) is on course for substantial long-term growth, with consumption expected to increase by approximately 65% by 2050 as Asian economies accelerate their energy transition and electricity demand continues to climb. According to Shell's latest annual LNG......