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EIA: US, Qatar and Russia provided almost 70% of liquefied natural gas received in Europe in 2021

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In 2021, a large share of Europe’s supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) originated in the United States, Qatar, and Russia. MMBtu from 2014 through 2018. Combined, these three countries accounted for almost 70% of Europe’s total LNG imports, according to data by CEDIGAZ, reported by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).

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EIA: US exported more LNG than any other country in the first half of 2023

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Bcf/d, followed by Qatar at 10.4 Data source: International Group of Liquefied Natural Gas Importers (2018–2021) and CEDIGAZ (2022–1H23) Note:1H23=first half of 2023. Includes annual liquefied natural gas exports by country for 2018–2022 and 1H23 average exports for 2023. Chart: EIA.

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IHS Markit: US poised to be world’s largest LNG exporter in 2022 as China becomes top LNG importer

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The report, LNG Trade in 2021: Runaway Recovery , finds that the United States, which was the third-largest LNG exporter behind Australia and Qatar for the full year of 2021, is poised to claim the top spot in 2022. MMt), followed by Qatar at 81.3 Outside of the United States, utilization rates suffered. MMt, up 5.5% increase or 1.6

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ADB: Projected cost of Uzbek Oltin Yo’l GTL plant increases by 37% to $5.6B

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The technology used is similar to that of the pioneering ORYX GTL plant in Qatar. The plant construction will begin in autumn 2014 and will be completed in the first quarter of 2018 (compared to the previously planned date of construction completion in August 2017). Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Total to acquire Engie’s upstream LNG business, becoming 2nd largest global LNG player

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The transaction is expected to close by mid-2018 and will have an effective date of 1 January 2018. The proposed transaction is subject to the applicable legally required consultation and notification processes with employee representatives as well as approvals by the relevant regulatory authorities and partners on certain contracts.

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3 Oil Majors That Bet Big On Renewables

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Let this sink in: In 2018, Big Oil spent less than 1% of its combined budget on green energy projects. For instance, Total has lined up an 800 megawatt (MW) solar project in Qatar where it will own a 49% stake in the project when it is completed in 2021.

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ABB charges into the future with Formula E

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ABB is currently providing UPS systems for Formula E’s broadcast center, and it provided 50-kilowatt chargers for the Jaguar I-Pace trophy, a racing series that was presented before the main Formula E races for two seasons from 2018 to 2020.