On March 25th, 2024 the U.S. Department of Energy released the U.S. Natural Gas Imports and Exports Monthly which covered January 2024. Overview summary from that report is below.

Strategic Alliance: Parties Involved: WhiteWater, I Squared, MPLX LP, and Enbridge Inc. have entered into a definitive agreement for a strategic combination of pipeline assets. Transaction Details: The strategic combination involves the Whistler and Rio Bravo Pipeline projects merging into a joint venture. Ownership Post-Transaction: Post-transaction ownership stakes are WhiteWater/I Squared at 50.6%, MPLX LP at 30.4%, and Enbridge Inc. at 19.0%. Operational Control: WhiteWater will continue to operate the combined assets of the joint venture, including the Rio Bravo Pipeline project. Pipeline Infrastructure: Whistler Pipeline: The Whistler Pipeline, with a capacity of approximately 2.5 billion cubic feet per day, extends about 450 miles and comprises a 42-inch diameter pipeline transporting natural gas from the Permian Basin to Agua Dulce, Texas. Rio Bravo Pipeline: Owned by Enbridge, intended to connect with the Rio Grande LNG facility in Brownsville, Texas, enhancing the export capabilities of the joint venture. Infrastructure Details: The Whistler system includes a significant lateral pipeline extending 85 miles and 36 inches in diameter, targeting the Midland Basin. Expansion Prospects: The joint venture aims to support the development of additional pipeline projects to connect Permian supply with Gulf Coast export markets. Market Implications: LNG Export Enhancement: The strategic combination aims to connect Permian Basin supply with increased LNG export capabilities through the Gulf Coast. Strategic Partnerships: Collaboration with NextDecade's Rio Grande LNG project signifies a crucial market expansion for gas from the Permian Basin. Customer Base Expansion: The transaction is expected to offer substantial benefits to customers by providing improved connectivity to LNG export facilities. Industry Positioning: Enhances the joint venture's ability to meet growing demands for natural gas in the LNG export market. Financial Aspects: Enbridge's Contribution: Enbridge's contribution includes the Rio Bravo Pipeline project and approximately US$350 million in cash to the joint venture. Economic Interests: Beyond its 19% stake in the joint venture, Enbridge will maintain a 25% economic interest in the Rio Bravo Pipeline, subject to redemption rights of the partners. Investment Strategy: The strategic transaction aligns with MPLX's growth strategy, linking wellhead-to-water natural gas supply chains. Capital Efficiency: The deal is structured to optimize investment and capital efficiency for the involved parties, particularly Enbridge. Operational Forecast: Expected Transaction Closure: Anticipated to close in the second quarter of 2024, pending necessary regulatory approvals and fulfillment of customary closing conditions. Future Infrastructure Developments: The joint venture is positioned to foster the development of additional pipeline projects, enhancing the overall infrastructure and capacity for LNG exports. Industry Impact: Infrastructure Enhancement: The strategic combination significantly strengthens the infrastructure network for transporting natural gas to LNG export terminals along the Gulf Coast. Growth and Expansion: The partnership is set to unlock potential for future capacity expansions and meet the increasing natural gas demand for Gulf Coast LNG facilities. Strategic Positioning: Solidifies the joint venture's role in supporting the LNG export market and aligns with broader industry trends of increasing LNG export capacities from the U.S. 

LNG Pipeline Receipts: Average natural gas deliveries to U.S. LNG export terminals decreased by 2.8% week over week, averaging 12.9 Bcf/d. In South Louisiana, deliveries decreased by 2.0% to 8.8 Bcf/d. In Texas, deliveries fell by 6.8% to 2.9 Bcf/d. Freeport LNG has been at reduced operation since mid-January, expecting to continue until May. Deliveries to terminals outside the Gulf Coast remained steady at 1.2 Bcf/d. Vessels Departing U.S. Ports: Twenty-one LNG vessels departed the U.S. between March 14 and March 20, with a total capacity of 78 Bcf. Departures included eight from Sabine Pass, four each from Cameron and Corpus Christi, two each from Calcasieu Pass and Cove Point, and one from Freeport. Rig Count: Natural gas rig count increased by 1 to 116 rigs, with Haynesville up by two, Eagle Ford up by one, Marcellus down by one, and a decrease in unidentified regions. Oil-directed rig count rose by 6 to 510 rigs, with Permian up by three, Eagle Ford up by two, unidentified regions up by three, and Granite Wash down by two. Total rig count now at 629, including 3 miscellaneous rigs, 125 fewer than the same time last year. Natural Gas Storage: Net injections into storage were 7 Bcf for the week, against a five-year average net withdrawal of 42 Bcf and last year’s 68 Bcf withdrawal. Working gas stocks at 2,332 Bcf, 41% above the five-year average and 21% above last year's level. Weekly net change estimates ranged from 6 Bcf withdrawal to 17 Bcf injection, with a median of 3 Bcf injection. Withdrawal rate from storage is 26% lower than the five-year average for the season. If withdrawals match the five-year average, total inventory would reach 2,311 Bcf by March 31, 678 Bcf above the five-year average. Data Source: U.S. EIA Natural Gas Weekly Update for week ending March 6, 2024

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Renewable Energy Solutions Potential Product/Service Need: Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems Company: LNG Canada Description: Integrated wind, solar, and storage systems for LNG facilities. Story: Reuters via Nasdaq Potential Product/Service Need: Renewable Energy Integration Solutions Company: Coal India Ltd (CIL) Description: Solutions for integrating renewable energy sources with thermal power plants to create hybrid power systems. Story: Power Technology Hydrogen and CCS Technologies Potential Product/Service Need: Electrolyzer Systems for Green Hydrogen Production Company: BP (HyGreen Teesside) Description: High-efficiency electrolyzer systems for green hydrogen production, essential for HyGreen Teesside's target of 80 MWe capacity by 2025. Story: Offshore Energy Potential Product/Service Need: CO2 Capture Technology and Integration Services Company: Harbour Energy (Viking CCS) Description: Advanced CO2 capture technology and services for efficient integration with Harbour Energy's Viking CCS project. Story: Offshore Energy Potential Product/Service Need: Hydrogen Storage Solutions Company: Equinor (H2H Saltend) Description: Hydrogen storage systems, including high-pressure tanks and cryogenic storage, for the H2H Saltend project. Story: Offshore Energy Potential Product/Service Need: Pipeline Infrastructure for Hydrogen and CO2 Transport Company: BP and Equinor Description: Pipeline systems designed for hydrogen and CO2 transport, connecting production sites to storage and usage points. Story: Offshore Energy Potential Product/Service Need: Specialized Training Programs for Hydrogen and CCS Technologies Company: Regional Training Companies Description: Tailored training and certification programs in hydrogen and CCS technologies for the local workforce. Story: Offshore Energy Thermal Power Plant Enhancements Potential Product/Service Need: High-Efficiency Supercritical Boilers Company: South Eastern Coalfields Ltd (SECL) Description: Supercritical boilers designed for high efficiency and reduced emissions, suitable for the 660 MW thermal power plant. Story: Power Technology Potential Product/Service Need: Advanced Emission Control Systems Company: Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd (MCL) Description: State-of-the-art emission control systems, such as flue gas desulfurization units and selective catalytic reduction systems. Story: Power Technology Potential Product/Service Need: Thermal Power Plant Automation Systems Company: SECL and MPPGCL Joint Venture Description: Comprehensive automation systems for operational efficiency, including control systems, sensors, and real-time data analytics software. Story: Power Technology Potential Product/Service Need: Coal Handling and Preparation Equipment Company: Mahanadi Basin Power Ltd (MBPL) Description: Advanced equipment for coal handling and preparation, including conveyors, crushers, and coal washing systems. Story: Power Technology LNG Operations and Infrastructure Potential Product/Service Need: Advanced Grid Management Software Company: BC Hydro Description: State-of-the-art software solutions for optimizing grid operations, including real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and integration of renewable energy sources. Story: Reuters via Nasdaq Potential Product/Service Need: Water Reuse and Treatment Solutions Company: Cedar LNG Description: Advanced water treatment and reuse technologies specifically designed for LNG operations to mitigate the impact of droughts on hydropower generation. Story: Reuters via Nasdaq Potential Product/Service Need: Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Technologies Company: Ksi Lisims LNG Description: High-efficiency CCS solutions to capture emissions from LNG operations, thereby aligning with Canada's net-zero goals. Story: Reuters via Nasdaq Potential Product/Service Need: Advanced Pipeline Monitoring Systems Company: Pembina Pipeline Description: Sophisticated pipeline monitoring and leak detection systems, using AI and IoT technologies, to enhance safety and efficiency in LNG transportation. Story: Reuters via Nasdaq

LNG data below from the November 2, 2023 U.S. EIA Natural Gas Weekly Update Report. Pipeline Receipts for LNG Exports: Increase in Deliveries: U.S. LNG export terminals saw a 2.0% rise in natural gas deliveries, averaging 13.9 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d). South Louisiana Gains: Deliveries to South Louisiana terminals went up by 2.9%, reaching 8.7 Bcf/d. Steady Elsewhere: Natural gas deliveries to South Texas remained at 4.1 Bcf/d, with deliveries outside the Gulf Coast holding at 1.1 Bcf/d. Vessels Departing U.S. Ports: Total Departures: 29 LNG vessels left U.S. ports from October 26 to November 1. Breakdown by Terminal: Sabine Pass: 9 vessels Cameron: 5 vessels Corpus Christi: 5 vessels Freeport: 4 vessels Calcasieu Pass: 3 vessels Elba Island: 2 vessels Cove Point: 1 vessel Combined Capacity: The vessels have a total LNG-carrying capacity of 108 Bcf. Updates on LNG Terminals: Freeport LNG Terminal: FERC Approval: Received on October 27 for commissioning of the second loading dock's facilities. Additional Authorization: Required for restarting operations of Loop 2 LNG circulation for ship loading. Calcasieu Pass LNG Terminal: FERC Authorization: Granted on October 26 to Venture Global LNG Inc. for service commencement of liquefaction blocks 7–9. Liquefaction Units: All blocks are now in service at the terminal. Phase 3 Facilities: FERC approved a modified commissioning plan for service initiation.

Today the International Gas Union (IGU), Snam and knowledge partner Rystad Energy, release the 2023 Global Gas Report (GGR). The Global Gas Report 2023 can be downloaded here . The report highlights the challenges posed by the unprecedented demand uncertainties and the lackluster investment levels in natural gas, low-carbon, and renewable gases. There is a growing gap between international energy and gas demand projections compared to the actual investments made in natural gas and renewables. This imbalance could precipitate more severe energy shocks as we approach the 2030s. LNG Notes: LNG is vital in managing Europe's gas market crisis, compensating for shortages and increasing trade by 4%. Global LNG exports in H1 2023 rose 4.1% year-on-year, despite disruptions during the Northern hemisphere's summer. High LNG prices ensured supply to Europe but left some Asian countries without affordable access. In 2022, Europe shifted from Russian gas to LNG, leading to a 69% surge in LNG imports, totaling 124 million tonnes (169 Bcm). Europe became the primary LNG importer globally, outcompeting other buyers. About two-thirds of Europe's extra LNG (~30 million tonnes) was sourced from the US. China's LNG trade dynamics in Asia changed: imports decreased by 21 million tonnes from Australia and the US but rose by 7.4 million tonnes from Qatar. September 2023 saw Australian LNG supply disruptions due to strikes at the Gorgon and Wheatstone facilities, impacting 5% of global production and influencing global gas prices

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Date: 5 September 2023 Contract: bp enters third long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) offtake contract from Woodfibre’s British Columbia LNG facility. Agreement: Under the sale agreement, all LNG output from the Woodfibre LNG export facility is now committed for sale to bp. LNG Supply: Woodfibre LNG facility in British Columbia, Canada, is the source of supply. Commitment: The new contract commits bp to offtake 0.45 million tonnes of LNG per year (mtpa) for 15 years on a free on board (FOB) basis. Total Commitment: Including previous contracts, bp's firm offtake from Woodfibre LNG totals 1.95 mtpa, with the remainder on a flexible offtake basis. Portfolio Expansion: The additional Canadian LNG supply enhances bp's flexible, high-quality LNG portfolio, contributing to the company's goal of building an LNG portfolio of 30 million tonnes by 2030.  Net-Zero Ambitions: The Woodfibre LNG facility aims to become the world's first net-zero LNG facility by 2027, utilizing hydro-powered, electric-driven compression. Collaboration: bp expresses commitment to close collaboration with Woodfibre LNG as part of its efforts to secure and provide sustainable LNG supply. Statement: Jonathan Shepard, VP global LNG trading and origination at bp, emphasizes the significance of the Canadian supply source in enhancing bp's Pacific region supply positions and supporting global energy needs.