Oil and gas news briefs December 20, 2012

• Japan’s LNG buyers see opening to move away from oil-linked prices
• Total’s deal with Cheniere linked to U.S. gas price plus $3 liquefaction
• Citi analyst says U.S. gas poses threat to oil-linked LNG pricing
• Australia LNG project puts together $20 billion in financing
• New leader’s support of nuclear power could cut Japan LNG imports
• Public utilities association opposes LNG export application
• Rep. Markey questions report on U.S. LNG exports
• Canadian gas investments could total$386 billion by 2035
• B.C. bans oil and gas development in controversial northern area
• Encana to build new LNG plant in northwest Alberta
• Alberta will post fracking chemicals on public website
• Chevron signs on for shale gas exploration in South Africa
• Sasol likes GTL’s chances, but industry is skeptical of economics
• Alberta heavy oil selling at steep discount
• Companies plan 435-mile Colorado-to-Texas gas liquids pipeline
• Coal-fired power producer files for bankruptcy
• Small Australia firm interested in Louisiana LNG export terminal