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Global economic slowdown has led to reduced demand for LNG produced in the US. As a result, LNG exports from the country are likely to remain low in the near future, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Haseeb Ahmed, Oil and Gas Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “Significantly low prices of gas along with an LNG supply glut has pushed companies to revisit their capex spends on upcoming multi-billion-dollar gas projects. In March 2020, Royal Dutch Shell exited the proposed Lake Charles LNG export project in Louisiana. […]
Global oil and gas pipeline sector delaying project FIDs to save cash and weather out COVID-19 crisis, says GlobalData
The global oil and gas pipeline sector has been facing several headwinds in the form of a fall in oil and gas prices, demand destruction, and a weak global economic outlook on the back of COVID-19 outbreak. Consequently, delaying financial investment decisions (FIDs), slashing capital expenditure and stalling projects have become the norm for several […]
M&A activity in the Permian helps ride out oil crisis and strengthen operators for recovery scenario, says GlobalData
Following the news of the merger between Devon Energy and WPX Energy; Steven Ho, Oil & Gas Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view on the current events: “During a downturn in oil and gas, it is not unusual for companies to look out for potential acquisitions, but this is […]
BP’s low carbon energy ambitions will be impacted by market weakness
BP will need to commit to significant investments in the renewable energy and liquefied natural gas (LNG) space in order to meet its 2030 target of 50GW in renewables capacity and 30MPTA in LNG. Capital available for investment activity will be challenged as market weakness dents cashflow from BP’s core hydrocarbons business, says GlobalData, a […]
Propylene demand likely to rebound amid improving macro-economic environment, says GlobalData
The COVID-19 pandemic has created economic disruption leading to downfall in demand for petrochemical products, including propylene and its derivatives. Companies have responded either by lowering operating rates or closing production units, in response to a low-demand environment. They should consider a wider range of scenarios and factors such as pace of global economic recovery and propylene market conditions that are likely to aid decision-making […]
Aramco delays major investment as COVID-19 has longer term impacts, says GlobalData
Aramco has faced a tough time in 2020 so far. Just months after its long-awaited IPO in December 2019, the impacts of COVID-19 on the company are clear to see. Aramco has been forced to delay two large expansion projects at the Marjan and Berri Complexes as the virus’ impacts have been far reaching and damaging for […]
Chevron’s focus on Permian Basin and acquisition of Noble Energy positively valued by investors, says GlobalData
Following this week’s bullish sentiment with respect to Chevron’s shares; Adrian Lara, Oil and Gas Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view on the current events: “Oil and gas as a sector has been very badly hit during the pandemic and this is reflected in stock performance. Chevron’s shares have […]
Total deal highlights importance of solar and renewables integration for oil majors’ transition, says GlobalData
Following today’s announcement of Total’s deal to develop 3.3GW solar capacity in Spain; Will Scargill, Managing Oil & Gas Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view on the deal: “Total’s latest solar deal comes amid a flurry of activity by European majors to further its ambitions on the energy transition. […]
North America to lead global small-scale LNG liquefaction capacity additions through 2024, says GlobalData
North America is expected to witness the highest global small-scale liquefied natural gas (LNG) liquefaction capacity additions in the world, expected to contribute around 37% of the global additions by 2024, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. The company’s report, ‘Global Small-Scale LNG Liquefaction Capacity and Capital Expenditure Outlook, 2020–2024 – North America leads Globally on Capacity Additions and Capital Expenditure Outlook’, reveals that North America is likely to witness total small-scale LNG liquefaction […]
FSU and Asia spearhead global refinery coking unit capacity growth by 2024, says GlobalData
The Former Soviet Union (FSU) and Asia are expected to lead the global refinery coking unit capacity growth, contributing around 75% of the total global capacity growth by 2024. The two regions are likely to add in the region of 757 thousand barrels per day (mbd) of refinery coking capacity by the end of 2024, trumping […]
Deal activity in global oil and gas industry largely driven by themes, says GlobalData
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity across the oil and gas sector reached US$224.4bn in deal value in 2019, reflecting growths of 29% and 159% compared to 2018 and 2017, respectively. The main themes that drove this activity were shale, emerging economies, China impact and subsea, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. GlobalData’s […]
Growth across major Asian economies to drive petrochemicals demand in the region, says GlobalData
COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the global economy in 2020. Growth across key Asian economies is expected to rebound in 2021, as the containment measures and stimulus packages are likely to increase economic activities and drive petrochemicals demand in the region, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. John Paul Somavarapu, Oil and Gas […]
Deteriorating financial situation due to COVID-19 leads to productivity decline of South American oil and gas pipeline sector, says GlobalData
The South American oil and gas pipelines sector has been impacted by weak demand and low oil and gas prices as a result of COVID-19. The worsening financial situation is leading to delays in the upcoming pipeline projects while measures to curb the spread of pandemic has impacted the operations of existing pipelines, says GlobalData, […]
Growing digitalization makes the oil and gas industry more vulnerable to cyberattacks
The oil and gas industry is increasingly relying on digital technologies to transform itself in the 21st century. As increasing volumes of data are being stored on networked servers, there is a higher probability of this data getting targeted by hackers, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. GlobalData’s latest thematic report, ‘Cybersecurity in […]
Feedstock optimization and prospect of netting steady revenues enabling integrated refineries
The conventional refinery model of generating revenue by processing crude to produce transportation fuels is increasingly under threat from falling fuel demand. In such a scenario, the integration of a refinery with a petrochemicals plant can improve the revenue generation potential of refiners, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. According to GlobalData’s latest […]
Middle East and Asia to lead global polyethylene terephthalate capacity additions by 2024, says GlobalData
The global polyethylene terephthalate (PET) capacity is poised to see considerable growth over the next five years, potentially increasing from 30.47 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) in 2019 to 35.28 mtpa in 2024, registering a total growth of 16%. Among the regions, the Middle East leads the capacity additions and the region’s polyethylene terephthalate capacity […]
Global cooperation necessary for transitioning to circular plastic economy
Extensive dependency on a non-biodegradable material has led to steady accumulation of plastic waste over the last several decades. This necessitates formulation of a sustainable and environment-friendly approach to develop a circular plastic economy for production and disposal of this ubiquitous material, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. GlobalData’s latest thematic report, ‘Circular […]
Asia to lead global ethylene glycol capacity additions by 2024, says GlobalData
Global ethylene glycol (EG) capacity is poised to see considerable growth over the next five years, potentially increasing from 41.80 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) in 2019 to 65.04 mtpa in 2024, registering a total growth of 56%. Among the regions, Asia leads the capacity additions and the region’s ethylene glycol capacity is expected to […]
Russia to dominate global working gas capacity additions by 2024
Russia is expected to witness the highest global working gas storage capacity additions, contributing around 21% of the global capacity additions by 2024, says GlobalData, a leading data, and analytics company. The company’s report, ‘Global Capacity and Capital Expenditure Outlook for Underground Gas Storage, 2020−2024 – Russia Leads Global Working Gas Capacity Additions,’ reveals that Russia […]
Global oil and gas contracts activity continued downtrend during Q2 2020
The global oil and gas industry has witnessed a continual slowdown in the number of oil and gas contracts, as companies are finding it difficult to proceed further due to stressed capital, crude oil prices decline and operational challenges due to the COVID-19 outbreak, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. The oil and […]