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U.S. DOE, ARCHES sign $12.6-B hydrogen hub project in California (U.S.)

The U.S. Department of Energy and ARCHES announced the official signing of a landmark $12.6-B agreement to build a clean, renewable hydrogen hub in California (U.S.).

Sempra, Bechtel agree on EPC contract for Port Arthur LNG Phase 2 project in Texas (U.S.)

Sempra Infrastructure announced that Port Arthur LNG Phase 2 and Bechtel Energy have signed a fixed-price engineering, procurement and construction contract for the Port Arthur LNG Phase 2 project under development in Port Arthur, Texas.

Venice Energy welcomes underground gas storage expansion project in South Australia

The gas storage expansion project means that Venice Energy's terminal will be able to cover any forecast gas shortfalls in both Victoria and South Australia.

Chesapeake Utilities receives approval for new infrastructure to support three Florida RNG projects

Chesapeake Utilities Corp.’s subsidiary, Peninsula Pipeline Company (PPC), has received approval from the Florida Public Service Commission for three projects that expand natural gas infrastructure to benefit customers of Florida City Gas (FCG), also a subsidiary of Chesapeake Utilities.

Air Products to build, own and operate two new ASUs at its Georgia, North Carolina facilities

Air Products, a world-leading industrial gases company, has announced two projects to enhance the sustainability, productivity and operational flexibility of its base industrial gas business, as well as continuing commitment to the merchant industrial gas market.

SNAM making progress on Ravenna FLNG project (Italy)

Works are proceeding according to schedule on Ravenna's offshore regasifier, which will land 8.5 km from Punta Marina at the end of the year, and become operational in the first quarter of 2025.

Japan builds gas markets in Asia to boost LNG trading, energy security

Japanese companies—foreseeing a growing surplus in stocks of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as their demand for the fuel wanes in coming years—are scrambling to invest in regional markets to provide potential outlets to sell the gas.

Global LNG trade increased more than 1.6 Bcf/d in 2023

LNG trade increased 3.1% globally in 2023 to average 52.9 Bcft/d, an increase of 1.6 Bcf/d from 2022, according to a report from the International Group of Liquefied Natural Gas Importers (GIIGNL).

Engie to partner with Macquarie in Mexican pipeline project

French energy company Engie has agreed to partner with Australian infrastructure investor Macquarie Asset Management to expand the Mayakan natural gas pipeline in Mexico.

Fluor JV closer to completion, startup of LNG Canada Train One

Fluor Corp. has completed the final weld on the first production train at the LNG Canada project in Kitimat, British Columbia, Canada. This marks a pivotal moment in the construction of one of the largest energy projects in Canadian history.

Shell, TotalEnergies, bp, Mitsui & Co. take 10% stakes in ADNOC's Ruwais LNG project

His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has met with the heads of global energy companies to exchange views on the future of the energy sector and the UAE's commitment to ensuring a sustainable future through the adoption and implementation of latest innovations, as well as the pursuit of international collaboration.

U.S. federal regulators uphold 3-yr extension for Tellurian to build Driftwood LNG plant

U.S federal regulators upheld on Tuesday an earlier decision to allow liquefied natural gas (LNG) developer Tellurian a 3-yr extension to construct its Driftwood LNG plant on the west bank of the Calcasieu river, near Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Shell awards Wood major engineering contract for world’s largest floating offshore gas facility

Wood, a global leader in consulting and engineering, has secured a six-year contract to provide brownfield engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCm) solutions for Shell’s Prelude floating liquified natural gas (FLNG) facility in Western Australia.

UECC chooses Titan for major liquefied biomethane deliveries

United European Car Carriers (UECC) and Titan Clean Fuels (Titan) are collaborating on a series of major liquefied biomethane (LBM) bunkering operations in the Port of Zeebrugge.

Venture Global seeks to introduce gas to generator at Plaquemines LNG plant in Louisiana (U.S.)

U.S. LNG company Venture Global LNG sought permission from U.S. energy regulators to take another step towards start-up of its new Plaquemines export plant in Louisiana by fueling its generator.

Bangladesh's Summit LNG expected to resume operations in mid-July

The floating storage and regasification unit of Bangladesh's Summit LNG should resume operations in mid-July after it was damaged during a cyclone.

Texas governor looks to double state energy fund to $10 B to build gas plants

Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick said they will seek to expand the Texas Energy Fund program to $10 B to build more natural gas plants to meet the state's growing demand for electricity.

Vitol invests in future of LNG bunkering by securing three LNG bunkering vessels

Vitol has secured three LNG bunkering vessels. The vessels were secured via a 7 yr-10 yr time charter agreement with Avenir LNG Limited and CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering Co. Ltd shipyard in Nantong, China.

Wood awarded concept study for Greater Sunrise LNG development

Wood will deliver a comprehensive concept study, considering engineering, technology, financing, commercial structures, fiscal, environmental, health & safety and socioeconomic drivers including local content.

Aramco’s strategic gas expansion progresses with $25 B in contract awards

Aramco has awarded contracts worth more than $25 B to progress its strategic gas expansion, which targets sales gas production growth of more than 60% by 2030.

TES, Itochu Corp. team up for decarbonization efforts via e-NG

TES announced a strategic collaboration with Itochu Corporation aimed at driving forward the adoption of e-NG to decarbonize hard-to-abate sectors.

Fulcrum LNG to pair with McDermott, Baker Hughes for Guyana gas project

A proposed large natural gas project in Guyana by U.S. energy developer Fulcrum LNG includes partnerships with U.S. oil service company Baker Hughes and engineering firm McDermott.

Construction of Germany's first land-based LNG terminal begins

The construction of Germany's first land-based liquefied national gas (LNG) terminal at the inland port of Stade kicked off on Friday with the goal of starting operation in 2027.

FERC approves Venture Global's 20-MMtpy CP2 LNG project in Louisiana (U.S.)

The U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved Venture Global's CP2 LNG export terminal project in Cameron Parish, Louisiana (U.S.).

Cedar LNG announces positive FID on 3.3-MMtpy FLNG project

Cedar LNG announced a positive final investment decision on the 3.3-MMtpy FLNG facility in the traditional territory of the Haisla Nation on Canada’s West Coast.

Worley to provide FEED services to help Australia Pacific LNG extract gas from the Angry Jungle gas field

Worley has been awarded the front end engineering and design (FEED) on a new natural gas compression facility in Queensland, Australia, by Origin, as Upstream Operator of Australia Pacific LNG (APLNG).

Venture Global launches first vessel from state-of-the-art LNG fleet

Venture Global announced the successful launch of its first LNG vessel, the Venture Gator at a ceremony which took place at the Samsung Heavy Industries shipyard in Geoji-si, South Korea.

New DNV survey highlights oil and gas sector paradox

The latest DNV survey, “The Paradox of Petroleum—How the oil and gas sector is transforming through uncertainty,” gathered insights from nearly 450 senior oil and gas professionals to examine rapidly evolving trends and the near-term outlook for the sector.

Shell to build carbon capture and storage projects in Canada

Shell announced the final investment decision (FID) for Polaris, a carbon capture project at the Shell Energy and Chemicals Park, Scotford in Alberta, Canada. Polaris is designed to capture approximately 650,000 tpy of CO₂ from the Shell-owned Scotford refinery and chemicals complex.

Aramco and Sempra announce Heads of Agreement for equity and offtake from Port Arthur LNG Phase 2

Aramco and Sempra announced that their respective subsidiaries have executed a non-binding Heads of Agreement (HoA) for a 20-yr sale and purchase agreement (SPA) for LNG offtake of 5 MMtpy from the Port Arthur LNG Phase 2 expansion project.