19
Jan
2024

Top news roundup: BP's pension woes amid new CEO, Red Sea shipping halts, US LNG review

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The LNG sector was hit hard this week as companies suspended vessels from travelling via the Red Sea, following attacks by the Iran-backed Houthis. 

Meanwhile, BP's pension scheme dispute hit parliament via a Westminster Hall debate initiated by MP for Orkney and Shetland Alistair Carmichael. Undersecretary for pensions Paul Maynard agreed to discuss BP’s scheme with the pension regulator. 

The UK supermajor also appointed its fulltime CEO this week as former CFO and interim chief Murray Auchincloss stepped in to the role.

Here’s your weekly catch up service of the top issues that made the news this week: 

Scottish Power invites bids for $6.8bn in supply design, development

Santos to resume laying Barossa gas pipeline after Australian court win

LNG tankers diverted as Red Sea risks rise

Italian steelmaker Acciaierie d’Italia to appeal court decision on gas deliveries

Talos boosts Gulf of Mexico assets with $1.3bn QuarterNorth acquisition

Trafigura debuts long-term LNG deal with Tourmaline

Why BP’s pension woes are up for parliamentary debate

BP looks to stability as Murray Auchincloss steps up as CEO

UK government kicks BP pension debacle to regulator

Germany’s budget committee to debate energy, spending cuts

US review of LNG permits: Here's what you need to know

Ørsted takes FID on 22nd Irish wind farm

Energean extends Katlan FID amid bumper 2023 earnings

German climate lobbyists urge FERC to deny Venture Global CP2 LNG approval

German regulator predicts closure of gas grids despite hydrogen conversion

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Nicole Macedo
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