Top 5 news of the week August 26-September 1

LNG Prime brings you the five most popular news on our platform during the week of August 26-September 1, 2024.

1) US LNG exporter Venture Global LNG has received the first cool-down cargo at its Plaquemines LNG export plant in Louisiana, as part of the terminal’s commissioning phase.

2) Tellurian, which is being acquired by Australia’s Woodside, released the latest construction update for the first phase of its Driftwood LNG terminal in Louisiana.

3) Australian LNG player Woodside sees big interest from firms to sell equity in Tellurian’s Driftwood LNG export project in Louisiana it recently agreed to buy, according to Woodside CEO Meg O’Neill.

4) The US government has imposed sanctions on seven liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers tied to the Novatek-operated Arctic LNG 2 and Yamal LNG projects in Russia.

5) New Zealand is looking to import liquefied natural gas (LNG) as part of its plans to alleviate energy shortages and boost energy security.

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