Oil and gas news briefs December 6, 2012

• Report says natural gas exports would benefit U.S. economy
• S&P’s expects U.S. natural gas to stay below $4 in 2013
• Canadian gas deliveries to U.S. in decline since 2007
• Landmark year for Japan in its quest for lower LNG prices
• Chevron exec says lower LNG prices will not cover project costs
• Chevron announces $9 billion cost overrun at Gorgon LNG project
• Australia politicians, unions battle over offshore vs. onshore work
• African nations boost LNG deliveries to Japan
• Shell to move LNG headquarters to Singapore
• Pakistan deadlocked in talks to import LNG through India
• Petronas offers to expand B.C. LNG project if Ottawa OK’s takeover
• Sasol delays Alberta GTL plans after committing to Louisiana plant
• Louisiana provides financial incentives package to land GTL plant
• First Nation questions air pollution from B.C. LNG projects
• TOTE orders LNG-powered containerships to serve Puerto Rico
• U.S. oil production at highest level since 1998