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Chevron Leviathan Partners Secure Major Gas Supply Contract - Bakken Wire
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Chevron Leviathan Partners Secure Major Gas Supply Contract

A 20-year deal to supply gas to power plants in Israel highlights global LNG market dynamics that influence Bakken economics.

Bakken Wire Staff·🔆Midday Wire·

Chevron's partners in the Leviathan gas field have secured a significant long-term supply contract for natural gas in Israel, according to a report from Rigzone. The 20-year deal involves supplying gas to Dalia Power Plants, with an initial volume of up to about 1.3 billion cubic meters.

While this specific contract involves operations in the Eastern Mediterranean and excludes Chevron itself, its announcement underscores the ongoing globalization of the natural gas market. Major international supply deals like this contribute to the overall demand picture for liquefied natural gas (LNG), which indirectly influences the economics for natural gas produced in basins like the Bakken.

For Bakken operators, the price of natural gas is a key factor in well economics, especially for wells where gas is a significant co-product alongside crude oil. Developments in global LNG supply and demand can affect domestic gas prices and the strategic value of gas processing infrastructure in North Dakota. Although the Bakken formation is primarily known for its crude oil production, its associated natural gas output requires robust market outlets to maximize value for operators and royalty owners.

News of substantial, long-term international contracts reinforces the importance of gas market stability. It highlights the interconnected nature of energy markets, where events in one region can ripple through to others. Bakken operators monitor such developments as part of assessing the broader energy landscape that impacts their operations and revenue streams.

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