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WPC JV takes FID on the 2.5-Bcfd Blackcomb Pipeline project in Texas (U.S.)

The WPC JV (WhiteWater, MPLX, Enbridge) have taken FID on the Blackcomb Pipeline project, which will transport 2.5 Bcfd of natural gas from the Permian Basin to the Agua Dulce area in South Texas (U.S.).

Enterprise to expand operations at the Houston Ship Channel (U.S.) to increase propane/butane exports

Enterprise Products Partners announced an expansion project along the Houston Ship Channel. The company is adding refrigeration capacity that will increase propane and butane export capabilities by approximately 300,000 bpd.

Judge overturns FERC approval of Williams Cos' $1-B pipeline project (U.S.)

A U.S. appeals court threw out a federal regulator's "arbitrary and capricious" approval of a new $1-B natural gas project running through five mid-Atlantic states and intended to serve 3 MM customers.

Oman plans third LNG train, boosting domestic production to more than 15 MMtpy

This strategic expansion aims to increase Oman's LNG production capacity to 15.2 MMtpy

Japan's JERA to launch new gas-fired power plant to avoid electricity shortages

Japan's biggest power generator JERA said it will start a unit of a new 2.34 GW gas-fired power station at Goi in Chiba, near Tokyo, on Aug. 1 to help avoid electricity shortages during peak summer demand season.

New Fortress Energy announces closing of $700-MM loan for second FLNG vessel

New Fortress Energy announced that after successfully producing LNG at its first FLNG unit, it has closed its previously announced $700-MM loan for its second FLNG unit to be located in Altamira, Mexico.

EIA: Less natural gas consumption in Europe is keeping storage full

Consumption of natural gas in Europe consistently decreased since mid-2022, driven by a combination of mild winter weather and government policies aimed at reducing natural gas consumption.

Texas tanker bottleneck grows on slow Freeport LNG restart after Beryl

The number of liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers waiting to load at Freeport LNG in Texas has increased since the U.S. second largest exporter of the supercooled gas halted processing ahead of Hurricane Beryl’s landfall last week.

Azerbaijan says it will raise gas exports to Europe to 13 Bm3 in 2024

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said the country will raise natural gas exports to Europe this year to 13 Bm3 as it moves towards a target to help the European Union (EU) replace Russian energy imports.

Global LNG: Asia spot prices supported by Freeport LNG outage, summer demand

Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices held steady this week on the back of support from an outage at U.S. Freeport LNG which saw some cargo cancellations, and as summer weather boosted demand.

Power up: Considerations to help understand the potential of cogeneration

7/18/2024

Combined heat and power (CHP), also known as cogeneration, converts one form of energy to two usable forms, typically heat and power. This article dives into several considerations that must be addressed when incorporating cogeneration into a facility.

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.

Russia's Arctic LNG 2 gas output slashed in May

Russia's sanctions-hit Arctic LNG 2 project, which started production in December but has yet to begin exports, slashed its natural gas output in May.

Freeport LNG in Texas to restart one train this week after Hurricane Beryl

Freeport LNG plans to restart one of three LNG trains this week at its Texas facility after the company repairs some damage from Hurricane Beryl. The plant, in Freeport, Texas, south of Houston, halted operations on July 7 before Hurricane Beryl hit the coast, causing widespread power outages and wind damage.

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.

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).

Russia boosts LPG rail exports to China by almost a third in H1

Russia cranked up liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) exports to China via rail by almost a third in the first half of the year to 133,000 metric tons (t).

Energy trader MET Group signs 10-yr U.S. LNG supply deal with Shell

Switzerland-based energy trader MET Group has struck a 10-yr deal for Shell to supply it with liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the U.S. on a free-on-board (FOB) basis.

BASF and ENGIE sign long-term biomethane purchase agreement in Europe

BASF and ENGIE signed a 7-yr biomethane purchase agreement (BPA). Under the BPA, ENGIE will supply BASF with 2.7-3 terawatt hours of biomethane throughout the term of the agreement.

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.

Bolivia seeks oil and gas investment, Russia's help to solve energy crunch

Bolivian state energy firm YPFB is looking to improve conditions for investment in the country's flagging oil and gas sector and seeking help from Russia to overcome recent fuel shortages.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Argent LNG signs lease for 20-MMtpy Port Fouchon LNG export terminal

Argent LNG announced the signing of a long-term lease agreement with the Greater Lafourche Port Commission, securing 144 acres of prime land at Port Fourchon, Louisiana (U.S.) for its 20-MMtpy LNG export terminal.