Category: Energy News Beat

TotalEnergies issues force majeure over Novatek’s Arctic LNG 2 project

Energy News Beat French energy giant TotalEnergies has initiated a force majeure process on the Novatek-operated Arctic LNG 2 project in Russia due to sanctions. In November 2023, the US government issued new Russia-related sanctions due to the war in Ukraine, including for the Arctic 2 LNG project. “We have initiated the force majeure process […]

Jiangnan delivers SAIC Anji’s LNG-fueled car carrier

Energy News Beat China’s Jiangnan Shipyard has delivered the first LNG-powered pure car and truck carrier to compatriot SAIC Anji Logistics. According to a statement by CSSC’s Jiangnan, the LNG dual-fuel PCTC with a capacity of 7,600 units, SAIC Anji Sincerity, has started its maiden voyage on Wednesday. Jiangnan claims this is currently the world’s […]

Fairplay Towage bags German LNG terminal gig

Energy News Beat State-owned LNG terminal operator Deutsche Energy Terminal has awarded a contract to compatriot tugboat owner Fairplay Towage. Under the contract, Fairplay will be in charge to provide all assisting tugs for the DET-operated FSRU-based LNG import terminals located in Brunsbüttel, Stade, and Wilhelmshaven. Fairplay said the contract started effective January 1, 2024 […]

India’s LNG imports rise

Energy News Beat India’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports rose in December compared to the same month in 2022, according to the preliminary data from the oil ministry’s Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell. The country imported about 2.39 billion cubic meters, or about 1.8 million tonnes of LNG, in December, a rise of 12.1 percent […]

China’s LNG imports increased 12.6 percent in 2023

Energy News Beat China’s liquefied natural gas imports rose 12.6 percent in 2023, and the country overtook Japan as the world’s largest LNG importer. Data from the General Administration of Customs shows that China received about 71.32 million tonnes in the January-December period. This is a rise compared to about 63.44 million tonnes of LNG […]

Daily Energy Standup Episode #289 – Biden’s Export Dilemma, Indonesia’s Renewable Struggles, and the Call for IEA Reform

Energy News Beat Daily Standup Top Stories Biden Weighs Banning Natural Gas Exports to Save the Climate January 17, 2024 Mariel Alumit Climate Test for Natural Gas Exports Politco notes Biden’s Aides Weigh Climate Test for Natural Gas Exports. The Biden administration is launching a review that could tap the brakes on the booming U.S. natural gas […]

US Lawmaker Expects Donald Trump to Become ‘a Lot More’ Crypto Friendly in Second Term as President

Energy News Beat U.S. Representative Tom Emmer expects former U.S. President Donald Trump to become “a lot more” friendly toward cryptocurrency if he returns to the White House. Trump has launched three non-fungible token (NFT) collections since leaving office. Meanwhile, some analysts predict that bitcoin’s price could reach record highs if Trump wins the presidential […]

Texas set three records for power demand and supply during winter storm

Energy News Beat The Texas grid and energy companies set three all-time records for demand and supply to meet energy needs during subfreezing temperatures that began early Monday, expecting to last through Wednesday, Gov. Greg Abbott said. “Texas set 3 all-time records for power demand & supply this winter storm,” Abbott said in a post […]

Norway awards 62 offshore exploration licenses to maintain European natural gas production

Energy News Beat (Bloomberg) – Norway awarded 62 licenses for exploration acreage in the seas off its coast as Europe’s biggest supplier of natural gas strives to maintain production. Licenses were offered to 24 different companies, with 16 firms presented with operatorships for the permits, the Energy Ministry said in a statement on Tuesday. 29 […]

Biden Weighs Banning Natural Gas Exports to Save the Climate

Energy News Beat Climate Test for Natural Gas Exports Politco notes Biden’s Aides Weigh Climate Test for Natural Gas Exports. The Biden administration is launching a review that could tap the brakes on the booming U.S. natural gas export industry — a move that threatens to pit the president’s climate ambitions against his foreign policy agenda. […]