LNG

While physical damage to energy infrastructure has so far been limited, analysts caution that a prolonged conflict could drive prices higher even as OPEC+ proceeds with planned incremental supply increases.

The paper describes a multientry multistage fracturing technology developed to enable longer laterals, increase stage counts, improve stimulation efficiencies, and derisk operations.

US EIA data show exports rising from 0.5 Bcf/D in 2016 to 15 Bcf/D in 2025, positioning the US as the world’s largest LNG exporter with further capacity growth expected next year.

Suspended by force majeure since the spring of 2021, work on the Mozambique LNG project has restarted with over 4,000 workers now engaged onshore and offshore to meet a 2029 deadline for first LNG.

Despite a 2.8% drop in liquefied natural gas exports in 2025 because of lost market share in China, Australia anticipates a 2026 rebound as new North West Shelf capacity comes online. Meanwhile, East Coast operators brace for a tsunami of wells entering the decommissioning pipeline and potential energy shortfalls necessitating LNG imports.

A series of major advances will move Phase One of the Alaska LNG Project from the development phase into execution.

The expansion project by QatarEnergy is expected to increase LNG production capacity to 142 mtpa when it goes online.

The vessel, ordered by Eni, is expected to double LNG production at Eni’s project offshore Mozambique to 7 mtpa when it goes online in 2028.

Woodside’s $12-billion gas project offshore Western Australia is expected to produce up to 8 mtpa once it’s complete.

This paper describes a data-driven well-management strategy that optimizes condensate recovery while preserving well productivity.