LNG News Highlights and Global Prices – January 22, 2025
Top Stories
UAE Signals Strategic Realignment as Trump Returns to Office
The UAE’s recent LNG expansion deals, including agreements with Germany, suggest a pivot toward the U.S., potentially marking a shift in energy alliances under the new Trump administration.
(Source: oilprice.com)
Argentina Signs LNG MOU With Indian Buyers
YPF has agreed to expand LNG deliveries to India, reflecting Argentina’s growing efforts to develop and export its vast Vaca Muerta resources.
(Source: naturalgasintel.com)
Venture Global Cuts IPO Valuation Amid Investor Concerns
Venture Global LNG halved its initial valuation target for its high-profile IPO after investors questioned the company’s long-term profit outlook.
(Source: reuters.com)
Four U.S. LNG Projects Near FID
Despite regulatory and financial hurdles, several U.S. LNG export projects may reach a final investment decision by late 2025, influencing global supply dynamics.
(Source: naturalgasintel.com)
Market Insights
Trump’s Advocacy for U.S. LNG Exports to Europe
The Trump administration’s push to increase LNG exports to Europe could relieve global gas markets and potentially reshape trans-Atlantic energy relationships.
(Sources: oilprice.com, reuters.com)ESG Regulations Affect Qatar’s LNG Trade
Qatar seeks EU reconsideration of ESG rules that are impacting LNG commerce, suggesting these regulations create “unfair competition.”
(Source: bloomberg.com)Mozambique LNG Project Delayed Again
TotalEnergies has postponed its $20 billion Mozambique LNG project restart due to persistent security issues in the region.
(Sources: oilprice.com, reuters.com)
Industry Milestones
Golar FLNG Receives First Gas from GTA Field
Golar’s FLNG Gimi has begun receiving feed gas from BP’s FPSO at the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim project offshore Mauritania and Senegal.
(Source: lngindustry.com)
Croatia’s LNG Terminal Capacity to Expand
Inspection of a regasification module for Croatia’s FSRU indicates progress towards boosting the facility’s capacity.
(Source: offshore-energy.biz)
Woodside Shelves Solar, Focuses on LNG
Woodside Energy has paused its solar and hydrogen investments, doubling down on core LNG and oil and gas projects.
(Source: oilprice.com)
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