Samsung Heavy wins major LNG carrier contract
The company said this was larger than its previous largest order, which was for 16 methanol-power containerships, worth 3.95trn won ($3bn).
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Castorone off Scarborough work for at least a month
Saipem’s initial assessment attributed the problem to a software anomaly. This appeared to have led to a tensioner failing.
Total strikes for OMV’s Malaysian unit in $900mn move
“This agreement streamlines our Energy portfolio and is in line with the OMV Strategy 2030 of reducing oil and gas production over time,” said OMV CEO Alfred Stern.
Conrad, Coro delay Mako FID as costs rise
The Australian listed company said it had made progress on the project during the last few months, with total costs now estimated to be $325 million. Costs to reach first production are $250mn. Previously, it had forecast total costs to be $303mn.
Saipem’s Castorone chalks up second accident in a month
The union went on to say Saipem's Castorone would have to return to Broome and probably be down manned.
Seatrium warns of “significantly higher” loss for year
The result is that Seatrium has warned it faces “financial loss that is significantly higher than the previous year”.
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Indonesia grumbles over Chevron IDD divestment process
Indonesian upstream regulator SKK Migas appears to be getting frustrated over the slow divestment process for Chevron’s (NYSE:CVX) share in the giant Indonesia Deepwater Development (IDD).
Poorer nations face unrest as wealthy countries snap up fuel
Russia’s war in Ukraine has Europe bracing for a tough winter, but the costs are piling up higher in emerging nations as governments struggle to keep energy flowing to citizens hit by surging inflation.
ExxonMobil teams up with India’s ONGC for deepwater exploration
ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM) and India’s Oil & Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) have signed a heads of agreement covering deepwater exploration off the east and west coasts of India. The news bodes well for ONGC, which recently pledged to boost exploration investment by 150% to $4 billion.
Russia’s Sakhalin-2 LNG plant asks buyers to pay Gazprombank
Russia has asked buyers from its Sakhalin-2 LNG plant to pay Gazprombank JSC, throwing customers including Japan and South Korea into a dilemma over sanctions that threaten shipments.
Ninian Northern deepwater coral discovery rekindles rigs to reefs debate
A discovery of “deepwater coral” on the legs of the Ninian Northern platform has rekindled a debate on whether oil installations should be fully removed from the seabed.
Unaffordable LNG prices undermine rapid demand growth forecasts in key Asia markets
Sustained high prices may accelerate downward pressures on Asian liquefied natural gas (LNG) demand, clouding long-term industry outlooks.
Japan offers loan to Indonesia to buy Shell’s Masela LNG stake
Japan has reportedly offered to give Indonesia a loan to buy Shell’s (LON:SHEL) 35% equity in the proposed Abadi liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in the Masela Block offshore Indonesia that is led by Japan’s Inpex (TYO:1605). The move is aimed at kickstarting the long delayed development.
BP seeks FEED contractor for CCS project at Tangguh LNG
BP (LON:BP) has opened a pre-qualification tender for the provision of onshore front-end engineering and design (FEED) services for a carbon capture and storage (CCS) project at its Tangguh liquefied natural gas (LNG) complex in Indonesia.
Keppel O&M wins giant US$2.9bn FPSO deal from Petrobras
Keppel Offshore and Marine's (Keppel O&M's) (SGX:BN4) wholly owned subsidiary, Keppel Shipyard, has won an international tender from Brazil’s national oil company, Petroleo Brasileiro S.A (Petrobras), for the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) of P-80, a floating production, storage and offloading vessel (FPSO) in a deal worth about US$2.9 billion.
Indonesia confirms disappointing downgrade at Repsol gas discovery
Indonesian upstream regulator SKK Migas has confirmed that Repsol’s (BME:REP) Kali Berau Dalam (KBD) gas discovery, initially thought to be the country’s biggest find in 18 years, is significantly smaller than expected, putting the mega project in doubt.
Inpex repeats Abadi LNG start-up eyed in early 2030s
Japan’s Inpex has reiterated that it is targeting start-up of the stalled Abadi LNG project in the Masela Block offshore Indonesia in the early 2030s.
Inpex seeks $975m compensation from Korean yard over Ichthys FPSO
Japan’s Inpex (TYO:1605) has filed a claim for $975 million against South Korean yard Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) relating to the construction of a floating production storage & offloading (FPSO) vessel for its Ichthys LNG project in Australia.
ExxonMobil bid to end Indonesia lawsuit over human rights abuse found ‘meritless’
A longstanding US lawsuit filed against ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM) that alleges the oil and gas giant was responsible for human rights violations, including sexual assault, battery and wrongful death, that was committed by members of the Indonesian military, looks set to be heard after 20 years, as the company’s repeated attempts to block the trials have been overturned.
Singapore’s Keppel terminates three contracts as clients fail to pay
Keppel Offshore & Marine subsidiary Keppel FELS will terminate three contracts that will see the Singapore yard seize ownership of a jack-up and semi-submersible rig, that it will have the rights to sell, after clients failed to pay up.
South Korea accelerates LNG purchases to avoid winter shortage
South Korea is looking to buy more liquefied natural gas to replenish stockpiles before winter.
Indonesia’s Pertamina pushed to buy Shell’s stake in Masela LNG project
The Indonesian government is directing national oil company Pertamina to buy Shell’s (LON:SHEL) 35% equity in the proposed Abadi liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in the Masela Block offshore Indonesia that is led by Japan’s Inpex (TYO:1605).
Russia orders new Sakhalin-2 LNG operator to be set up, putting Japan’s stake on the line
Russia’s government ordered the establishment of a new operator for the Sakhalin-2 liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in the Far East region, according to a document published in the nation’s legal database.
Newly elected Philippines President eyes renewables and nuclear as LNG prices soar
Newly elected President Ferdinand Marcos Jr reiterated his support for more renewable energy, as well as nuclear power, and natural gas, in the Philippines, one of Southeast Asia’s fastest growing economies. The news comes as plans to import maiden liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes into the country have stuttered due to surging global prices.
AG&P to launch Philippines LNG terminal this year, eyes Asia expansion
AG&P aims to commission the Philippines' first liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal this December as part of the company’s strategy to operate five LNG regasification facilities across Asia by 2025.
India planning carbon credit market for energy
India is planning to start a carbon trading market for major emitters in the energy, steel and cement industries, as part of its efforts to hasten the transition to cleaner fuels.
PTTEP to spend $300m on Thailand’s first CCS project
PTT Exploration & Production (PTTEP) said it will spend $300 million to develop Thailand’s first carbon capture and storage (CCS) project at the Arthit offshore gas field as the state-backed upstream player eyes its net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions target.
Top LNG exporter Australia is told to keep more fuel at home
Australia should tighten measures to curb natural gas exports from one of the world’s biggest suppliers to avoid a domestic fuel crunch, according to the nation’s competition watchdog.
Thailand’s PTTEP and Italy’s Eni strike ‘significant gas discovery’ in UAE
Thailand’s PTTEP (BKK:PTTEP) has announced another “significant gas discovery” from its first exploration well in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), together with partner Eni (MIL:ENI) of Italy, that paves the way for “establishing a strong presence” in the Middle East nation.
Singapore’s Keppel wins FPU and FPSO deals worth $54m
Keppel O&M will start floating production contracts worth around S$75 million (US$54 million) for MODEC, as it prepares a floater for Woodside Energy’s Senegal project, and a separate unit for LLOG Exploration Offshore in the US.
Jadestone eyes operatorship at Woodside-led NWS Australia oil assets
Analysts reckon Jadestone Energy (LON:JSE) has its sights set on acquiring a bigger share of the producing North West Shelf oil fields offshore Western Australia that are currently operated by Woodside Energy (ASX:WDS). Ultimately, Singapore-based Jadestone will be seeking operatorship to maximise profitability, the analysts told Energy Voice.