Infographic: LNG and Japan – the impact of market liberalization
Japan may emerge as a forerunner towards a LNG trading hub in the region, facilitated by the Platts JKM™ LNG spot price benchmark.
Electricity prices reflect rising delivery costs, declining power production costs
(Thu, 07 Sep 2017) Over the past decade, retail electricity prices have not closely followed the costs of fuels used to generate electricity, such as coal or natural gas, mainly because of changes in the other costs involved with producing and delivering electricity in the United States.
Brazilian mining giant Vale gears up for ‘in-house’ diversification, possible acquisitions
Speculation has mounted in recent weeks on possible plans by Brazilian mining company Vale’s new CEO Fabio Schvartsman to diversify and make new acquisitions. What are the implications of these potential new strategic partnerships?
If You Build It, the Dutch Will Pedal
Utrecht, the Netherlands’ fastest growing city, is one of the world’s most bike-friendly places in one of the world’s most bike-friendly countries.
U.S. average retail gasoline prices increase in wake of Hurricane Harvey
(Wed, 06 Sep 2017) U.S. retail gasoline prices on Monday, September 4, averaged $2.68 per gallon (gal), 28 cents/gal higher than prices a week ago
On the College Campus of the Future, Parking May Be a Relic
As they wrestle with parking woes, universities are beginning to consider where transportation is headed, like ride-hailing, car-sharing and driverless vehicles.
Omanâs petroleum and other liquids production reached record levels in 2016
(Tue, 05 Sep 2017) Oman set a new record with annual total oil production in 2016 exceeding 1 million barrels per day (b/d). Omanâs petroleum and other liquids production ranks seventh among the Middle Eastern countries. Oman is the largest oil producer in the Middle East that is not a member of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).
What Climate Scientists Want You to See in the Floodwaters
Hurricane Harvey offers an opportunity to understand what’s happening to the climate and how we can mitigate future disasters.
Gas geopolitics: Is US LNG really a game-changer in eastern Europe?
Lithuania imported its first ever cargo of US LNG on August 21, the event celebrated by way of a special welcoming ceremony attended by key government figures. Stuart Elliott explains.
Dawn of a global commodity: LNG
The LNG sector has not been without its drama in 2017, with Hurricane Harvey, the Qatari diplomatic crisis and Australia’s decision to regulate LNG exports keeping the market on its toes despite significant export capacity expansions.