European Stocks Sag on Banco Espirito Santo Fears, Deflation Worries
at The Street - Thu Jul 31, 5:38AM CDT
European stock indices fell on Thursday amid a plethora of earnings reports as eurozone consumer price figures suggested that aggressive central bank tactics haven���t shaken off the specter of deflation.
Why the Earnings Streak Will Continue for BG Group (BRGYY) - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jul 25, 7:57AM CDT
BG Group may be a great candidate for another beat, as it has seen a streak of beating earnings estimates at the previous two reports
Why the Recent Dip in GasLog Shares Is a Buying Opportunity
Jan-e- Alam, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Jul 21, 2:50PM CDT
GasLog (NYSE: GLOG) shares have come under pressure recently, as the news of the recent transaction between Teekay LNG Partners (NYSE: TGP) and BG Group (NASDAQOTH: BRGYY) raised growth concerns among investors. I will get to the details...
Ride the LNG Shipping Wave With GasLog Partners LP
Jan-e- Alam, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Jul 15, 1:21PM CDT
GasLog Partners LP is one of the fastest-growing shipping master limited partnerships (MLPs) globally. The partnership's existing fleet on the water and attractive asset dropdown potential lay the foundation for a multi-year distribution growth...
Acquisitions, Technical Updates, Dividends, Secured Notes, and Litigation Updates - Analyst Notes on GasLog, Nordic, Matson, NewLead and DryShips
PR Newswire - Mon Jul 14, 4:30AM CDT
Today, Analysts Review released its analysts' notes regarding GasLog Ltd. (NYSE: GLOG), Nordic American Tankers Limited (NYSE: NAT), Matson, Inc. (NYSE: MATX), NewLead Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ: NEWL) and DryShips, Inc. (NASDAQ: DRYS). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.analystsreview.com/4729-100free.
Europe's Looming Gas Crisis: The Winners and Losers
Jason Ditz, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Jul 08, 8:18AM CDT
On June 16, without a lot of fanfare, Russian natural gas giant OAO Gazprom cut off supplies to Ukraine's state energy company Naftogaz. The move was in response to failed talks on Naftogaz paying a fairly substantial debt for previous shipments,...
Massive LNG Projects in Australia Reach Significant Milestones, an Industrial Info News Alert
Marketwire - Tue Jul 08, 5:15AM CDT
Researched by Industrial Info Resources Australia (Perth, Australia) -- Northwest Australia's Ichthys and Gorgon liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects each have reached construction phase milestones, while the first of three LNG projects on the eastern coast of Curtis Island is close to start-up.
Teekay LNG Partners Acquires Ownership Interests in Four LNG Newbuildings
Marketwire - Mon Jul 07, 8:01AM CDT
Teekay LNG Partners L.P. (Teekay LNG or the Partnership) (NYSE: TGP) today announced that it has acquired from BG Group (BG) ownership interests in four 174,000 cubic meter Tri-Fuel Diesel Electric (TFDE) liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier newbuildings, which will be constructed by Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) Co., Ltd. in China. The vessels, which are scheduled to deliver between September 2017 and January 2019, will each operate under 20-year time-charter contracts, plus extension options, with Methane Services Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of BG.
Leviathan Gas Deal Could Be a Big Win for Noble Energy
Jason Ditz, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Jul 02, 10:27AM CDT
Over the weekend, Britain's BG Group plc signed a letter of intent seeking to buy 105 billion cubic meters of natural gas from the offshore Israeli Leviathan reservoir. The 15-year deal is not finalized, but would be worth approximately $30...
GasLog Ltd. Completes the Previously Announced Acquisition of Three LNG Carriers from BG Group plc
Business Wire - Wed Jun 25, 6:32AM CDT
GasLog Ltd. ("GasLog" or the "Company"
KNOT Offshore Partners LP Announces New Charter of the Windsor Knutsen
Business Wire - Fri Jun 13, 3:31AM CDT
KNOT Offshore Partners LP ("KNOT" or the "Partnership"
2 Companies Poised to Profit From Growing Asian LNG Demand
Daniel Gibbs, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri May 30, 7:41AM CDT
One of the biggest but underfollowed trends in the energy space over the past few years has been the growing demand for natural gas in Asia. Japan and China in particular have greatly increased their imports of the resource. This trend does not...
Lessons From 1 of the World's Largest Sovereign Wealth Funds
Rupert Hargreaves, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu May 29, 10:03AM CDT
Norway's sovereign wealth fund is one of the largest wealth funds in the world and also considered to be one of the best managed, hardly feeling any effect of the financial crisis. Can private investors learn anything from this sovereign behemoth?...
South and Central America LNG Industry Outlook Report 2014
M2 - Fri May 23, 2:43AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/xh2r3f/south_and_central) has announced the addition of the "South and Central America LNG Industry Outlook Report (Q2 2014) - Analysis of Trade, Infrastructure, Competition, Investments and New Opportunities to 2020" report to their offering. South and Central American countries continue to witness strong growth in GDP, which is driving increased demand for hydrocarbons. As most of the countries are planning to increase the share of natural gas in their primary energy mix, the demand for natural gas in South and Central America is expected to witness strong rise in the future. Amidst lack of adequate trans-national pipeline network, countries in the region are expected to largely depend on LNG for their natural gas needs. Competitive structure of the regional liquefaction and Regasification LNG markets along with the business strategies being opted by leading players in current global tight supply conditions are analyzed. In addition, complete details of all operational and planned LNG terminals in the region are provided in the report. LNG profiles, oil and gas overviews, SWOT and financial analysis of five leading LNG companies in the region LNG market are analyzed in detail. Further, all recent news and developments, along with their impact on South and Central America LNG players are included. Scope - Leading South and Central America LNG Trends and Outlook statements to 2020 - Drivers and Challenges of Investing in South and Central America LNG industry - All existing and future Investment opportunities in South and Central America LNG markets - For 10 countries, Country wise LNG supply- demand outlook from 2005 to 2020 including Argentina, Bahamas, Brazil, Chile, Dominican Republic, Peru, Puerto Rico, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay, Venezuela - For 24 LNG terminals, details of status, start up, operator, capacity, trains, tanks, feasibility, capex, construction, jetties, infrastructure along with forecasts of capacities to 2020 - All existing and upcoming long term LNG sale purchase agreements made between supplies and importers - Comprehensive analysis of current and future status of FLNG industry - Leading company' details along with their net weighted capacities to 2020 Profiles of five leading LNG companies along with their detailed LNG operations and strategies: - BP Plc - BG Group Plc - Repsol YPF - Petrobras - Excelerate For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/xh...nd_central
Analyzing China's Oil & Gas Industry 2014
M2 - Thu Mar 27, 10:57AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/rxh99v/analyzing_the_oil) has announced the addition of the "Analyzing the Oil & Gas Industry in China 2014" report to their offering. In 2012, China was the fourth largest oil producer in the world, along with being the second largest consumer of oil as well. On the other hand, natural gas is not too much of a popular option in the country, accounting for less than four percent of the total energy consumption in China in 2009. Though the usage of natural gas is also rising over the years, yet oil demand remains set to grow substantially in China. The potential of unconventional gas resources is significant in the Chinese oil and gas industry. Shale gas and coal bed methane (CBM) are witnessing a relatively strong growth in terms of exploration. China is also exploring the potential of methane hydrates as an energy sources from the seabed. We also analyze the oil and gas reserves in China, offshore reserves and exploration in China, coal bed methane market, shale oil & gas in China, reserves of methane hydrates in China along with a forecast for the Chinese oil & gas sector. A SWOT framework analysis of the Chinese oil & gas industry is included. An in-depth analysis of the oil sector in China follows next. The sector is analyzed through an overview, pricing reforms in the sector, oil exploration and production (both onshore & offshore), supply & demand scenario and the consumption of oil in China. We take a look at the strategic oil reserves in China, oil imports, the various oil pipelines, along with a sector outlook up to 2017 and beyond. Key Topics Covered: A. Executive Summary B. Industry Background C. Energy Industry in China - Porter's Five Forces Strategy Analysis D. Oil & Gas Industry in China E. Oil & Gas Industry in China: SWOT Analysis F. Oil Industry in China G. Refining Industry in China H. Coal-to-Liquids in China I. Gas Industry in China J. Liquefied Natural Gas in China K. Coal to Gas in China L. Competition in the Industry M. Major Industry Players - BG Group - BP China - Chevron Corporation - China National Offshore Oil Corporation - China National Petroleum Corporation - China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation - ConocoPhillips - Eni SpA - ExxonMobil China - Husky Energy - PetroChina Company Limited - Shell China - Total SA For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/rx...ng_the_oil
Lake Charles LNG Export Project Files FERC Application
Business Wire - Tue Mar 25, 6:06PM CDT
BG Group (LSE: BG.L) announced today that Trunkline LNG Company, LLC, and Trunkline LNG Export, LLC, each a wholly-owned subsidiary of Energy Transfer Equity, L.P. (NYSE: ETE) and Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. (NYSE: ETP) (collectively, "Energy Transfer"
Houston Jury Awards Tech Company $11.4 Million Over Competitor's False Accusations to Government Agencies, Customers
PR Newswire - Thu Mar 13, 5:56PM CDT
A Harris County jury has awarded $11.4 million to Houston technology company Function One Consulting Group L.L.C. after a competitor made false accusations of tax violations to Function One's then-largest customer, BG Group.
Global Unconventional Gas Market 2014-2018 with BP plc, Chesapeake Energy Corp., Chevron Corp., ExxonMobil Corp., and Royal Dutch Shell plc Dominating
M2 - Tue Feb 18, 8:56AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/hcgw9d/global) has announced the addition of the "Global Unconventional Gas Market 2014-2018" report to their offering. The analysts forecast the Global Unconventional Gas market to grow at a CAGR of 4.7 percent over the period 2013-2018. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the depleting conventional gas reserves. The Global Unconventional Gas market has also been witnessing rapid technological advancements. However, the capital-intensive market could pose a challenge to the growth of this market. Key vendors dominating this space are Arrow Energy Pty Ltd., BG Group plc, BP plc, Chesapeake Energy Corp., Chevron Corp., Dart Energy Ltd., Devon Energy Corp., ExxonMobil Corp., and Royal Dutch Shell plc. Other vendors mentioned in the report are Aberdeen Drilling Management Ltd., Alkane Energy, Baker Hughes Inc., BHP Billiton Group, Cathy Oil and Gas Ltd., China United Coalbed Methane Corp., Constellation Energy Group, Devon Energy Corp., Double Eagle Petroleum Co., Encana Corp., Essar Energy Plc, Gazprom Oao, GDF Suez S.A., Halliburton Co., Mitsubishi Corp., Penn Virginia Corp., Osaka Gas Co. Ltd., Sinopec Ltd, Storm Cat Energy Corp., Strait Oil & Gas Ltd., Tlou Energy, Total S.A., and Warren Resources Inc. Commenting on the report, an analyst from the team said: Over the years, there has been a tremendous increase in the technological advancements that have led to the increase in extraction of unconventional gas from reservoirs. The technological advancements include unlocking the potential of unconventional gas, managing produced water, development and determination of gas, well log interpretation, and the development of well simulation models. Also, the market vendors are increasing their investments in R&D, which in turn is reducing the time and cost for horizontal drilling. Moreover, the overall volume of production, cost, and risk has significantly reduced due to the rapid technological advancements in the industry. Therefore, the rapid technological advancements are one of the key trends that are expected to propel the growth of the Global Unconventional Gas market during the forecast period. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/hcgw9d/global About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
2013 Report on the International Unconventional Gas (Shale Gas, Tight Gas And Coal Bed Methane) Market - Trends & Forecasts to 2019
M2 - Thu Jan 23, 5:03AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/zlnm4w/unconventional) has announced the addition of the "2013 Report on the International Unconventional Gas (Shale Gas, Tight Gas And Coal Bed Methane) Market - Trends & Forecasts to 2019" report to their offering. Unconventional gas resources can be classified into shale gas, tight gas, coal bed methane (CBM) and gas hydrates. They are widely used in power generation and industrial application. Focus towards decreasing reliance on depleting conventional resources is one of the major driving factors of global unconventional gas market. In addition, foreign investment by Asian oil and gas giants to acquire unconventional gas assets is further expected to propel the market growth. Regulatory support in the U.S. and China is expected to increase the production of unconventional gas during the forecast period. However, excessive utilization and contamination of surface water and high cost of production is expected to hamper the market growth in the near future. Presently, tight gas is largely produced and accounted for 44.4% of the total unconventional gas production in 2012. However, this trend is expected to shift towards shale gas due to technological development coupled with abundant technically recoverable shale reserves. Shale gas is expected to account for more than 47% of the overall market by 2019. Presently, more than 60% of the CBM is produced by North America however; this trend is expected to shift towards Asia Pacific by 2019 owing to huge CBM deposits. Key Topics Covered: 1 Preface 2 Executive Summary 3 Unconventional Gas - Industry Analysis 4 Shale Gas Market 5 Coal Bed Methane (CBM) Market 6 Tight Gas Market 7 Company Profiles Companies Mentioned: - AGL Energy - Anadarko Petroleum Corporation - Arrow Energy Pty Ltd - BG Group Plc - BHP Billiton Limited - British Petroleum - Chesapeake Energy Corporation - Chevron Corporation - China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) - China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) - ConocoPhillips - Dart Energy - Devon Energy Corporation - EOG Resources Inc - EXCO Resources Inc - ExxonMobil - Great Eastern Energy - Green Dragon Gas Ltd - Origin Energy Ltd - PetroChina Co Ltd - Royal Dutch Shell plc - Total SA - XTO Energy For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/zl...nventional