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IGU: Global Liquefaction Capacity Expected to Grow by 75% by 2030
The International Gas Union (IGU) expects global liquefaction capacity to reach 700 mtpa by 2030, up 75% from 2023, driven by new FIDs and the start-up of other projects under construction.
E&P Highlights: July 1, 2024
Here’s a roundup of the latest E&P headlines, including the Israeli government approving increased gas export at the Leviathan Field and Equinor winning a FEED contract for the all-electric Fram Sør Field.
What's Affecting Oil Prices This Week? (July 1, 2024)
Stratas Advisors expects price movements in the coming week to be dampened because of economic and political uncertainty.
Oil Prices Ease on Strong Dollar, Mixed Global Economic News
Crude prices declined despite signs of improving U.S. oil demand and falling fuel inventories that helped boost crude prices to a seven-week high a day earlier.
US Producers to Contribute to 2030 Oil Supply Surplus
Higher world oil production, led by U.S. and other producers in the Americas, will outpace demand between 2023-2030 and inflate the world’s spare capacity cushion, according to the IEA.
Aramco to Source Shale Feed-gas from NextDecade’s RGLNG Train 4
Aramco looks to offtake LNG from NextDecade Corp.’s Rio Grande LNG Train 4 in Brownville, Texas. A move that will source feed-gas from the Permian and Eagle Ford.
Oil Settles Slightly Up on Forecasts for Strong Global Demand
Oil prices edged up to settle slightly higher on June 11 as the U.S. Energy Information Administration raised its global oil demand growth forecast for the year, while OPEC stuck to its forecast for relatively strong growth in 2024.
Wars Complicate Energy Transition Despite US LNG Security Blanket
Analysts with Norway’s Equinor argue that increased levels of geopolitical conflict and outright wars “have made the energy transition more fragmented,” despite U.S. LNG creating an energy security blanket for Europe and elsewhere.
E&P Highlights: June 10, 2024
Here’s a roundup of the latest E&P headlines, including a decline in global drilling activity and new contract awards.
Worley to Service BP’s Global Site Projects
BP and Worley’s collaboration plans to save an initial estimated $40 million over two years across BP’s sites where Worley holds a service contract.