Articles by Ruth Liao

Golden Pass LNG Warns of Delays After Contractor’s Bankruptcy

The developers of the Golden Pass LNG export facility that’s under construction in Texas warned of additional costs and delays due to the bankruptcy of contractor Zachry Industrial Inc. “Construction of a project of this magnitude, capable of employing nearly …

Oil Heavyweights Take Aim at Biden’s LNG Permitting Freeze

Top oil industry lobbying groups set the stage for a potential lawsuit challenging the Biden administration’s pause in approving new liquefied natural gas exports. In a petition filed Monday with the Energy Department, the American Petroleum Institute and six other …

Deep Freeze Across South Central US Forces LNG Exporters to Cancel, Delay Cargoes

The recent freeze across Texas and Louisiana disrupted scheduled exports of US liquefied natural gas, temporarily tightening some supply of the heating and power-plant fuel. The Cameron LNG export plant in Louisiana canceled at least one scheduled shipment, according to …

Biden Administration Reevaluates Climate Criteria for LNG Export Facilities, Potentially Stalling Pending Projects

The Biden administration is reevaluating the climate criteria it uses when approving new liquefied natural gas export facilities in a move that has the potential to stall pending projects as the 2024 election nears. A panel of government officials convened …

Shipping Insurance for Red Sea Transit Soars After Mounting Houthi Attacks

The cost of insuring vessels that will transit the Red Sea jumped again this week after mounting attacks in the region forced some ships to avoid the vital waterway, underscoring the need to secure an area that’s pivotal to global …