P&GJ reported that with Baker Hughes' delivery of the first two liquefaction trains to the project site in Cameron Parish, La., Venture Global LNG moved a step closer to beginning its Calcasieu Pass LNG export plant.
Each train was successfully unloaded and brought to the Calcasieu Pass site, which was delivered complete and ready for installation, and put under a day.
The first and second of the 18 identical lines of the project will be linked to their Chart brazed, cold boxes, of which 8 are already locally built.
It was reported by Reuters that Millions of German households will see their gas heating bills rise at the beginning of 2021 due to a new carbon dioxide tax, Verivox's price comparison portal said on Tuesday, citing an average 7.1 per cent increase planned by 104 suppliers surveyed.
Many utilities will be under pressure to pass on the higher costs to their customers because of the new CO2 cap, which will be imposed on the emissions of climate-damaging gases as of January.
The government plans to use the funds to limit a surcharge on household energy prices that encourages the production of renewable energy, and some of its rising travel bills, such as gasoline and diesel, would also be taxed more heavily to refund commuters..
Reuters reported that as anti-police violence protests and the expected sacking of hundreds of employees escalate in the country, oil firms have asked security services to tighten surveillance.
In Nigeria's energy regions, unemployment is already above 40 per cent and analysts say more job losses could exacerbate the problems of pipeline tapping, illicit oil refining and pirate attacks.
Chevron plans to slash 25 percent of its workers in Nigeria. Global job cuts have been announced by Royal Dutch Shell and ExxonMobil, Eni hasn't commented. Total did not announce cuts and stated that in Nigeria it had not reduced wages.
The oil and gas market in Nigeria is projected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of less than 5 per cent during the 2020-2025 forecast period.
Oil and gas production had been hampered in Nigeria in the past few years, due to the attack on oil and gas infrastructure by Militants. Further oil theft has been one of the major issues faced by the oil & gas market in Nigeria, which resulted in huge losses to operating companies in the country.
For the company's oil and gas brownfield and plant upgrade programs, Aramco has revealed a new contracting strategy. By awarding long-term contracts to reliable and established contractors to boost cost efficiency and the quality and safety of the projects, the strategy focuses on creating new companies and forming alliances focused on sustainability and new technology through Aramco's giant projects.
In addition, through Aramco's In-Kingdom Total Value Add (IKTVA) scheme, the contracts are established with a special focus on enhancing Saudization, local content and supply chains, helping Aramco reach its IKTVA goals. The contracts require a minimum commitment to initially use 39 percent local content and supply chains, rising to a 60 percent commitment within six years.
The energy sector in Nigeria is on the verge of receiving a big boost from China's huge investment decisions, which are centered on key oil and gas exploration operations in Africa.
China has a whopping 15 billion dollars worth of planned investments in the oil sector in Africa. Nigeria accounts for around two-thirds of the enormous expenditure, while Angola, Uganda and Mozambique are other beneficiaries.
Some experts believe that the United States could be headed into a 'energy export battle with China' as China exponentially increases its presence in global energy markets.
Reuters reported on Tuesday that Canadian indigenous group Natural Law Energy said pipeline operator TC Energy would invest up to C$1 billion ($763.77 million) in its long-delayed Keystone XL oil pipeline project.
In Canada and the United States, indigenous groups have protested and stalled certain pipeline projects for years, but other Canadian First Nations have invested substantially in the industry to share their profits.
The first phase of the Natural Law Energy transaction is anticipated to close in the third quarter of 2021 and will rely on the group's funding.
A multi-billion naira gas plant in Asaa, Imo State Local Government Area, has been partnered by the Seplat Group and the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).
Senator Hope Uzodinma, the Imo State Governor, promised community residents that his administration would stand as a referee to ensure that the Seplat Group brought about progress.
Uzodinma said that as part of the company's community relations programs, the state government would ensure that projects such as hospitals, roads and schools were supported.