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Coastal residents fear South Texas LNG buildout

While much of the Texas coast is inundated with oil and gas infrastructure, the southern coast remains largely untouched by heavy industry. That could change with big plans for Texas LNG export terminals.

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Louisiana LNG terminals spread pollution on local districts

A new report finds that two large Louisiana LNG export facilities are flaring constantly and under-reporting their emissions. At the same time, many more projects are on the drawing board.

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Talks over gas in Philippines, China an uphill struggle

Discussions over joint exploration of gas in Philippine- and Chinese-claimed waters face a mounting struggle amid increasing concerns over fossil fuel development.

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Ramp-up of LNG in Europe a health risk

The residents of the Spanish town of Ferrol have lived for years in the shadow of an LNG terminal, but a growing body of research suggests such infrastructure poses a health risk to communities like theirs – which should serve as a wake-up call as we brace ourselves for major build-out of LNG in Europe.

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Expansion of LNG in Europe opposes climate targets: report

Researchers warn the doubling down on long-term LNG deals in Europe threatens to derail decarbonization efforts.

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New UK LNG tie-up with U.S. raises questions

Is a new UK LNG partnership with the U.S. worth the paper it is written on?

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India struggles for gas supplies as LNG prices surge

Analysts say the only way forward amidst surging LNG prices is to steer India, Pakistan and Bangladesh towards more sustainable renewable energy sources.

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Germany, Qatar LNG deal raises decarbonisation doubts

Qatar is to supply LNG to Germany under a long-term deal which is already being criticised for doing little to address the current energy crisis while protracting the country’s dependence on gas despite decarbonisation goals.

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Gas terminals threaten coastal communities

Gas export terminals are under construction. But they pose health and environmental risks to U.S. Gulf Coast residents.

Soaring LNG prices cutting into global demand

Boom times for LNG in 2022 also mean that clouds are darkening for the fuel. LNG is earning a reputation for being “unreliable and unaffordable.”

LNG industry seized on Russia’s war to lock in policy wins

Just hours after the invasion, LNG lobbyists called on the Biden administration to grant longstanding policy wishes favourable to gas exports, according to a new report.

High LNG prices may slow rapid Asia demand growth

A new report says that high prices may accelerate downward pressures on LNG demand, clouding long-term industry outlooks.

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Philippines’ LNG drive runs into market dynamics

The Philippines is trying to revamp its power sector by building more gas to power projects along with several LNG import terminals, however there’s growing concern that LNG might not be the best option going forward.

U.S. LNG building boom threatens climate goals

Two dozen LNG projects are in the works in the U.S., but the rush for gas is both a financial and a climate risk, according to two new reports.

U.S. LNG explosion squeezes gas markets

A substantial gas export facility could be offline until later this year.

EU spends €44 bn on Russian fossil fuels since start of war

Russia has exported an estimated 63 billion euros worth of fossil fuels since the beginning of the Ukraine war, a new study shows. The EU imported 71% of this, highlighting the challenge Europe is facing in weaning itself off Russian energy – and gas in particular.

U.S. gas prices ratchet higher as exports increase

U.S. LNG exports are increasing as Europe searches for more energy supplies. But are more shipments abroad driving up prices at home?

Ecuador crawls into renewables and gas

Compared with other South American countries such as Brazil and Chile, Ecuador has lagged in adopting renewable energy.

Caribbean’s Aruba pivots to LNG as wind back-up

Known for its pearl-white sands, Aruba is relinquishing its long reliance on imported heavy fuel oil in favour of natural gas from LNG – which it plans to use as a back-up for intermittent wind power.

Europe seeks urgent break from Russian gas

In Versailles, European leaders agreed to a plan that phases out Russian energy “as fast as possible.” But is there a risk of locking in LNG?

Europe rethinks energy policy amidst Russia’s war in Ukraine

Still a work in progress, the European Union and its member states are scrambling to replace Russian gas. With the economics increasingly favouring renewable energy, a faster energy transition is possible.

Is Cyprus running out of gas export options?

Cyprus has been a potential player on the East Mediterranean natural gas stage since the Aphrodite discovery in 2011, but a decade later there is still no indication of how or when its gas might reach either the domestic market or export destinations.

What does South Korea’s ‘green fuel’ LNG move signal?

South Korea recently and controversially included LNG in the energy transition sector of its Korean Green Taxonomy.

Japan’s climate goals spark uncertainty for global LNG

Japan’s 2050 Net Zero pledge and shorter-term climate goals have triggered increasing uncertainty around the country’s LNG demand outlook.