ExxonMobil and QatarEnergy have delayed the start of its Golden Pass LNG project in Texas, until late 2025 due to a contractor dispute according to its CFO Kathy Mikells.
The lead contractor, Zachry Holdings has declared bankruptcy. The bankruptcy decision now allows the project to progress after being stuck at an impasse.
The delay is about 6 months later than previously planned.
US DATA: Mortgage Applications Reverse Latest Increase As Rates Tick Back Above 7%
Jul-03 11:07
MBA composite mortgage applications fell a seasonally adjusted 2.6% last week.
It more than reverses the prior two weekly gains although only chips away at the 15.6% jump three weeks ago.
The latest decline was led by purchases (-3.3%) compared to refis (-1.5%) after purchases outperformed the previous two weeks.
The downward pressure on applications came as the 30Y conforming rate increased 10bps to 7.03% after two weeks just under the 7% handle.
Having shown some sign of relative tightening in mid-May to mid-June, the regular-jumbo spread has increased to -8bps for its joint highest reading of the year-to-date.
MNI: US MBA: MARKET COMPOSITE -2.6% SA THRU JUN 28 WK
Jul-03 11:00
MNI: US MBA: MARKET COMPOSITE -2.6% SA THRU JUN 28 WK
US MBA: REFIS -2% SA; PURCH INDEX -3% SA THRU JUNE 28 WK
Jul-03 11:00
US MBA: REFIS -2% SA; PURCH INDEX -3% SA THRU JUNE 28 WK
US MBA: UNADJ PURCHASE INDEX -12% VS YEAR-EARLIER LEVEL
US MBA: 30-YR CONFORMING MORTGAGE RATE 7.03% VS 6.93% PREV