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Oversupply Redefined
The consensus in the oil industry has been that the global glut of crude has depressed prices. However, now that inventories are falling, so are prices. This seems contrary to the law of supply and demand. Is this a refutation of the longstanding relationship between the two? According to a recent article in “World Oil”,… Read More
LNG via Panama Canal
“World Oil” reports that the first cargos of U. S. origin Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) will enter the Panama Canal this week. This is significant for several reasons. Exports of LNG will expand the market for domestic natural gas and help firm, or hopefully improve, prices. Also, with the expansion of the Panama Canal, LNG… Read More
New Market for Our LNG
With extensive reserves, prolific and flexible production, and depressed prices, domestic natural gas operators are aggressively seeking new markets. One new outlet is exports of LNG (liquefied natural gas). On April 26, a cargo of U. S. LNG was delivered to the Port of Sines in Portugal. Western Europe has the infrastructure to import, gasify… Read More
Bankruptcy and Mid-Stream Contracts
“Rigzone” reports that New York bankruptcy judge, Shelley Chapman, recently ruled that distressed exploration and production (E&P) companies can renegotiate their contracts for transportation and treatment services with midstream companies. This is a departure from what has been accepted industry practice. Previously, contracts between E&P operators and midstream companies to transport and process hydrocarbons from… Read More
LNG Growth Factors
With plentiful reserves and prolific wells that readily meet any increases in domestic demand, natural gas prices remain relatively weak. Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) exports represent a new market for an abundant resource and hopefully will lead to stronger natural gas prices. Investors were quick to respond to the opportunity presented by LNG. Many projects… Read More
