Russia arms LNG carrier raising maritime security fears
Surveillance photos released by Estonia show the Russian LNG carrier Marshal Vasilevskiy outfitted with machine gun emplacements and sandbags on its bridge – an unprecedented militarisation of a commercial vessel. Analysts describe the move as a “hostile act” aimed at deterring NATO or EU forces from inspecting the ship, which regularly shuttles LNG between St […]
JERA launches Singapore hub to integrate LNG and low-carbon fuels
Japanese utility JERA has created JERA Global Energy Solutions (GES) in Singapore to consolidate strategy, procurement and investments across its liquefied natural gas (LNG) and low-carbon fuel value chains. The new unit will develop a stable and diversified long-term LNG portfolio while advancing ammonia and hydrogen projects, working alongside JERA’s existing trading arm, JERA Global […]
XRG, Eni to acquire minority stakes in major Argentine LNG project
Abu Dhabi’s XRG and Italy’s Eni have agreed to acquire 32% stakes each in three upstream blocks in Argentina’s Vaca Muerta shale basin, one of the world’s largest shale formations. State‑controlled YPF will retain a 36% stake. Gas from the Meseta Buena Esperanza, Aguada Villanueva and Las Tacanas blocks will feed Argentina’s planned 12 million […]
Shell sees LNG demand rising 65% by 2050 as Asia reshapes global market
Shell expects global LNG demand to rise from 422 million tonnes in 2025 to nearly 700 million tonnes a year by 2050, driven chiefly by South and Southeast Asia. The forecast comes as disruption in… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]