Subscribe  Log in | Register | Advertise | Digital Issue   |   Search
  • Upstream
  • Midstream & Downstream
  • Gas & LNG
  • Trading & Markets
  • Corporate & Finance
  • Geopolitics
  • Licensing rounds
Search
Related Articles
Freeport LNG to restart in October
The unplanned outage that took the plant offline in June highlighted the growing global importance of US LNG
Adnoc forgoes seasonal break
The Emirati heavyweight is racing to bring on new gas production to exploit rampant global thirst for the resource
Australia mulls LNG export controls
The recent energy supply crisis has resulted in a political backlash against the nation’s gas exporters
Japan and South Korea promise little immediate LNG market relief
East Asia’s power sector use may be poised to shrink from 2023, but demand for the fuel is expected to remain strong this year
TotalEnergies targets 2027 startup for Papua LNG
Close collaboration between IOCs in Papua New Guinea means other developments may follow
US becomes world’s largest LNG exporter
And the bulk of its volumes are heading to Europe
ExxonMobil signs up for LNG from Next Decade
The deal continues the trend of developers making long-term agreements to start in the second half of this decade and is another milestone for the Rio Grande project
Paper progress only in Iraq
Oil Ministry claims around key IOC investments ignore its lame duck status
Cheniere signs Thai LNG supply agreement
State-owned PTT has inked its first US supply deal
Shell commits to second SNS exploration probe
The major will sink another well linked to farm-in agreements with UK independent Deltic
LNG South Korea Japan Shell
Matt Smith
Gastech Virtual Summit
22 September 2020
Follow @PetroleumEcon
Forward article link
Share PDF with colleagues

Ambiguities dull lustre of carbon-neutral LNG

The complexity and cost of pricing carbon emissions from LNG’s full lifecycle will likely deter adoption—so a narrower approach may work better

Sales of so-called carbon-neutral LNG cargoes may have created positive PR for the companies involved. But it remains an amorphous term with no industry consensus about how to measure emissions or quantify offsets. Carbon-neutral LNG can involve engineering improvements to lessen carbon intensity and methane losses, carbon capture and storage, and reduced flaring. Other strategies include using renewable power, switching to biomethane as a feedstock, and upgrading ships and engines to make them more fuel-efficient. But, more commonly, not much changes from an operational viewpoint, with industry players instead buying carbon offset credits. Proponents argue offset credits measure and certify

Welcome to the PE Media Network

PE Media Network publishes Petroleum Economist, Hydrogen Economist and Transition Economist to form the only genuinely comprehensive intelligence service covering the global energy industry

 

Already registered?
Click here to log in
Subscribe now
to get full access
Register now
for a free trial
Any questions?
Contact us

Comments

Comments

{{ error }}
{{ comment.comment.Name }} • {{ comment.timeAgo }}
{{ comment.comment.Text }}
Also in this section
Little love lost as Serica and Kistos walk away
10 August 2022
Neither firm will pursue their offer for the other, but they may look elsewhere
Suncor in no rush on UKCS sale
9 August 2022
The Canadian producer’s exit from Norway may not be closely followed by divestment across the maritime border
Pemex reverses production decline
9 August 2022
Mexico’s leading energy provider enjoyed a strong quarter but will have to overcome hurdles to achieve its upstream objectives
Siemens sees no slackening in European gas-to-power
9 August 2022
Gas-to-oil conversions are nonetheless presenting the turbine maker with opportunities

Share PDF with colleagues

COPYRIGHT NOTICE: PDF sharing is permitted internally for Petroleum Economist Gold Members only. Usage of this PDF is restricted by <%= If(IsLoggedIn, User.CompanyName, "")%>’s agreement with Petroleum Economist – exceeding the terms of your licence by forwarding outside of the company or placing on any external network is considered a breach of copyright. Such instances are punishable by fines of up to US$1,500 per infringement
Send

Forward article Link

Send
Sign Up For Our Newsletter
Project Data
Maps
PE Store
Social Links
Social Feeds
  • Twitter
Tweets by Petroleum Economist
Featured Video
Home
  • About us
  • Subscribe
  • Reaching your audience
  • PE Store
  • Terms and conditions
  • Contact us
  • Privacy statement
  • Cookies
  • Sitemap
All material subject to strictly enforced copyright laws © 2022 The Petroleum Economist Ltd
Cookie Settings
;

Search