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Morocco's finance ministry vetoes gas pipeline tender
Launched last month by the energy ministry, the pipeline tender was part of efforts to facilitate the import of gas and transition away from coal, but was vetoed due to what the finance ministry saw as procedural breaches, fiscal risks and uncertainty over a new gas law.
QatarEnergy secures long-term LNG supply deal with Japan's JERA as demand surges
The agreement, made on the sidelines of the LNG2026 conference in Doha, would bolster QatarEnergy's position in Japan as competition intensifies from U.S. suppliers and Gulf rivals United Arab Emirates and Oman, which offer more flexible terms.
Russia's LNG exports rose 7% in January
Russia's exports of liquefied natural gas rose 7.3% in January year-on-year to 2.94 million metric tons from 2.74 million tons, preliminary LSEG data showed. Russia's LNG exports have been held back by U.S. sanctions over Ukraine, notably against the Arctic LNG 2 plant, a project whose work has bee..
Exxon CEO says first LNG at Golden Pass expected in March
The $10-B project has been beset by delays and cost overruns after construction began in 2019.
U.S. share of Europe's LNG imports increased to 60% in January
The 60% share was an increase from both last month and January 2025, when the U.S. supplied 53% of EU imports.
Turkey to expand LNG gasification capacity, build new terminal
Turkey is also planning to build a new FSRU between Gazipasa and Anamur districts on Turkey's Mediterranean coast to strengthen the energy infrastructure.
Greek joint venture will supply U.S. LNG to Ukraine in March
Ukraine faces its worst wartime energy crisis as its energy sector crumbles under Russian strikes, bitter cold and accumulated damage.
EU's Russian gas import ban legally sound, will end 'blackmail', Energy Commissioner says
European Union countries last week approved a law banning Russian gas imports by late 2027.
Canada, Australia LNG cargoes head to the Atlantic in rare move after Arctic storm
The diversion of supply away from Asia could tighten supply and support spot LNG prices in the region.
Trigon Pacific Terminals reports 14% boost in export volumes
As northern BC's largest bulk export terminal, Trigon handles Canadian steelmaking and thermal coal, and petroleum coke. Trigon also provides rail unloading and berth services for liquid propane gas (LPG) exports.
France's Rhone gas pipeline expects full restart later this year
France's importance as a hub for the importing and distribution of natural gas has increased after the Russian invasion of Ukraine caused Europe to buy gas from other partners, including the United States and Qatar.
U.S. LNG plants imported cargoes during winter storm as natural gas prices hit records
bp and Shell, which together own 90% of Trinidad and Tobago's flagship Atlantic LNG plant, brought gas from Trinidad to U.S. plants amid the freeze, LSEG data showed.
Europe's gas storage is draining, but prices reflect no urgency
Replenishing underground storage has become a central feature of Europe's gas market - and by extension, the international liquefied natural gas (LNG) market - ever since Russian pipeline flows collapsed following Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine nearly four years ago.
India flags potential for investments of $500 B in its energy sector
India's energy infrastructure offers potential investment opportunities worth up $500 billion in the South Asian nation's quest to become independent in production of energy, Prime Minster Narendra Modi said. "We are moving away from energy security to energy independence ... There is a $500 billio..
IEEFA launches LNG export tracker focused on North America
The just-launched North American LNG Export Tracker from the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) visually tells the story of the LNG boom across the continent, export destinations and the impact on consumers.
India's LNG demand set to grow across industries—if prices cooperate
India is the world's fourth-largest buyer of LNG and is seeking to raise the share of gas in its energy mix to 15% by 2030 from the present 6.2%.
EU's Ribera warns of increasing dependence on U.S. LNG
LNG from the U.S. accounted for 58% of the EU's total imports in 2025, four times higher than in 2021.
ADNOC Gas to invest more than $20 B to raise gas processing capacity by almost 30%
ADNOC Gas will invest more than $20 billion to increase its gas processing capacity by almost 30% by 2029, its CEO Fatema Al Nuaimi said on Tuesday at the India Energy Week conference. ADNOC Gas is a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi's state oil giant ADNOC. Although the nation is steadily increasing alte..
Slovakia to file lawsuit against EU's ban on Russian gas imports
EU countries on Monday gave their final approval to ban Russian gas imports by late 2027, which Slovakia and Hungary both opposed.
Syria, Jordan sign gas supply deal to bolster Syrian power grid
The agreement builds on a broader energy arrangement signed last year to supply gas to Syria through Jordan, which is being financed by Qatar, part of regional efforts to ease Syria's acute power shortages after years of war and infrastructure damage.
Darwin LNG resumes shipments with first cargo on Kool Blizzard tanker
Darwin LNG halted shipments in late 2023 as the plant's previous gas source, the Bayu Undan field in the Timor Sea, was depleting. It is now receiving natural gas from the Barossa oil and gas project, which is co-owned by Santos, South Korean energy company SK E&S, and Japan's JERA.
EU countries give final approval to Russian gas ban
Ministers from EU countries approved the law at a meeting in Brussels on Monday, although Slovakia and Hungary voted against and Bulgaria abstained.
When the U.S. freezes, the global LNG market catches a cold
Cold weather conditions in the U.S. can now lead to higher gas prices in Asia and especially Europe, which is heavily dependent on U.S. LNG after Russia slashed pipeline flows following its invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Kinder Morgan beats quarterly profit estimates, stays bullish on natgas demand
U.S. midstream companies such as Kinder Morgan are benefiting from strong oil and gas production in the Permian Basin, record liquefied natural gas exports and rising power demand from artificial intelligence infrastructure.
LNG tankers divert from eastbound route as Europe premium widens
Traders are cashing in on higher gas prices in Europe against Asia, diverting at least two liquefied natural gas tankers that were initially eastbound towards Europe and Turkey in the past week, shiptracking data showed. Falling temperatures in the northern hemisphere are boosting heating demand, l..
Boardwalk positions for the next era of natural gas storage growth
Gulf South Pipeline Company, a subsidiary of Boardwalk Pipelines, today announced the launch of an open season for new firm natural gas storage capacity at its flagship Petal Gas Storage complex. This announcement highlights Boardwalk's leading storage footprint and outlines a bold vision to meet th..
Global LNG supply set to jump in 2026, limiting prices and spurring demand
This year marks the start of a large wave of supply that analysts expect to last until 2029, depressing prices that could drive more demand from emerging economies.
EnviTec Biogas begins first feed-in of new biogas and gas upgrading plant in Italy
The newly completed biogas and gas upgrading plant in Soncino near Cremona, Italy, is feeding 237 Nm³/h (250 Sm³/h) of biomethane into the public gas grid as of today. “This is a reason to celebrate together with our long-standing customer, the agribusiness entrepreneur Dr. Francesco Avogadri,” says..
Azerbaijan starts natural gas supplies to Germany and Austria
Demand for Azerbaijan's gas has risen as Europe has sought to end its reliance on Russian gas following the invasion of Ukraine.
Key U.S. energy, power trends at home and on world markets
Overseas, the U.S. is set to cement its position as the largest and most influential exporter of crude oil and natural gas, which continue to underpin a vast majority of global energy systems and generate massive earnings for the U.S. Treasury.
- Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Compressor acquires Swiss rotating equipment maintenance company AST Turbo AG
- RWE strengthens partnerships with ADNOC and Masdar to enhance energy security in Germany and Europe
- TotalEnergies and Mozambique announce the full restart of the $20-B Mozambique LNG project
- Venture Global wins LNG arbitration case brought by Spain's Repsol
- KBR awarded FEED for Coastal Bend LNG project
