Top news of the week June 5-10

Qatar’s dispute with Arab states lifts oil prices, may impact LNG supplies

SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia and key allies on Monday cut ties with Qatar, the world’s top seller of liquefied natural gas (LNG), accusing it of supporting extremism and sending shockwaves through the energy industry.

Update: Netherlands, Poland receive first US LNG shipments

The Netherlands and Poland have both received a cargo from Cheniere’s Sabine Pass LNG export terminal in Louisiana, the first ever US LNG cargoes produced from shale gas to reach the two countries.

Woodside inks long-term LNG supply deal with Pertamina

Australian LNG operator Woodside has signed a long-term agreement to supply liquefied natural gas to Indonesia’s Pertamina.

Cheniere cleared to introduce gas to Sabine Pass LNG Train 4

Houston-based LNG player Cheniere received permission to introduce gas and refrigerants to the fourth liquefaction train at its Sabine Pass LNG export facility in Louisiana.

Egypt: BW Singapore FSRU moves to port in Sumed

Singapore-based gas shipping giant BW said its FSRU BW Singapore has been relocated to the port in Sumed, Egypt to continue its contract with the Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS).

LNG World News Staff