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Azerbaijan resumes gas supplies to Bulgaria

The Azerbaijan Gas Supply Company has resumed natural gas supplies to Bulgaria which were interrupted nearly two weeks ago due to unplanned maintenance at the Shah Deniz Alfa gas platform.

U.S. natural gas demand expected to hit record high on Tuesday

U.S. natural gas demand is on track to reach a record high on Tuesday, as extreme cold hits much of the U.S., stressing power grids and some oil and gas operations.

Trump to declare 'national energy emergency' to boost fossil fuels, power projects

President Donald Trump laid out a sweeping plan to maximize already record high U.S. oil and gas production by declaring a national energy emergency, stripping away excess regulation, and withdrawing the U.S. from an international pact to fight climate change.

GreenGasUSA and Pilgrim’s Pride announce the commissioning of Sumter RNG project

At the Pilgrim’s Sumter processing facility, GreenGas is building upon existing methane capture capabilities and investment to convert biogas from wastewater streams, upgrading the biogas to pipeline quality RNG.

FERC approves Kinder Morgan’s $72-MM Texas-Louisiana Expansion Project

The U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has granted Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America LLC, a subsidiary of Kinder Morgan (KM), authorization to expand its natural gas facilities in Texas and Louisiana.

Trump's energy department pick to call for more LNG and nuclear power

Chris Wright, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to head the U.S. Energy Department, will tell U.S. senators in his confirmation hearing on Wednesday his first priority is expanding domestic energy production including liquefied natural gas and nuclear power.

Kinder Morgan acquires gas gathering and processing system from Outrigger Energy II

Kinder Morgan Inc. (KMI) subsidiary, Hiland Partners Holdings LLC, has agreed to purchase a natural gas gathering and processing system in North Dakota from Outrigger Energy II LLC for $640 MM.

Howard Energy Partners acquires ethylene pipeline from EPIC Midstream Holdings

Howard Energy Partners (HEP) has closed on the purchase of EPIC Midstream Holdings’ ethylene pipeline. The 120-mi, 12-in. bidirectional pipeline provides critical ethylene transportation, connecting Gulf Coast Growth Venture’s petrochemical complex in Corpus Christi to storage facilities in Markham, Texas.

Trans Adriatic Pipeline selects Penspen for H2 repurposing assessment

Penspen, a leading international energy consultancy, has been awarded a contract by Trans Adriatic Pipeline AG (TAP) to provide H2 gap analysis services on one of the most strategic energy infrastructure projects in Europe.

Austria's OMV agrees to supply Romanian gas to Germany

Austria's OMV has struck a deal to supply Germany's Uniper with gas from its Black Sea project from 2027, as Europe seeks new ways to boost energy security after cutting ties with Russia.

Europe's LNG imports surge, but not at Asia's expense

Europe's imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) surged to an 11-month high in December, but the gain didn't come at the expense of Asia, which also recorded higher arrivals.

Phillips 66 to grow Permian midstream business with EPIC NGL acquisition

Phillips 66 announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to buy EPIC Y-Grade GP, LLC and EPIC Y-Grade, LP, which own various subsidiaries and long haul natural gas liquids pipelines, fractionation facilities and distribution systems (EPIC NGL) for total cash consideration of $2.2 B, subject to customary purchase price adjustments.

Central Europe gas flows adjusted after Ukraine transit ends

Central European gas flows have adapted to the halt of Russian supplies through Ukraine on Jan. 1, as increased shipments to the region from Germany and Italy make up the shortfall.

EU's cleaner marine fuel rules are inflationary, shipbrokers say

European Union marine fuel rules, effective from Jan. 1 as part of efforts to cut emissions, will raise shipping costs, although firms with vessels that can run on alternative fuels, such as biodiesel and liquefied natural gas (LNG), will benefit, two shipbrokers said.

Moscow-backed enclave in Moldova feels pain from lack of Russian gas

The severing of one of Russia's last gas export routes to Europe is being felt most painfully in a small, mainly Russian-speaking breakaway region of Moldova that has for decades looked to Moscow for protection.

European Commission says bloc can cope with halt of Russian gas flow

The European Commission played down the impact of a halt of Russian gas exports to Europe via Ukraine on Wednesday, saying the stop on Jan. 1 had been expected and that the bloc was prepared for it.

U.S. LNG gas demand hits record high on last day of the year

U.S. natural gas demand from LNG plants hit a record on December 31, 2024, climbing to 15.2 billion cubic feet in a sign of a strong year ahead from the startup of two new gas-processing plants.

Russian gas flows via Ukraine for last days as transit deal crumbles

Russia pumped gas on Monday to European customers via Ukraine for one of the last days before a key transit deal expires at the end of the year, marking the almost complete loss of Russia's once mighty hold over the European gas market.

Amur Gas Processing Plant fifth train startup underway

Startup and commissioning of the Amur Gas Processing Plant's fifth production train is underway. Amur GPP, which is located in Svobodny, Amur Region, will be one of the largest natural gas processing plants in the world upon completion, with throughput capacity of 42 billion cubic meters of gas per year.

Moldova to limit power exports, limit use as Russian gas cut-off looms

Moldova said on Friday it will curb power exports and introduce measures to reduce consumption by at least a third from Jan. 1, as it prepares for an end to Russian natural gas supplies.

Russia's first ice-class LNG carrier enters sea trials

The first Russian-built, ice-class liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier has entered sea trials, as part of Russia's efforts to raise global LNG market share despite U.S. sanctions.

Tennessee Gas Pipeline announces FID on Mississippi Crossing Project (U.S.)

Tennessee Gas Pipeline L.L.C. (TGP), a subsidiary of Kinder Morgan Inc., has announced its decision to proceed with its Mississippi Crossing Project (MSX Project) after securing long-term, binding transportation agreements with customers for all the capacity.

Venture Global's LNG tanker will likely head to Germany

U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) company Venture Global LNG's tanker Venture Bayou, currently stationed at the Plaquemines LNG export plant in Louisiana (U.S.), is expected to head to Brunsbuttel, Germany.

Russia calls gas sales to Europe 'complicated' as deal with Ukraine nears end

Russia said on Monday the situation with European countries that buy its gas through a transit deal via Ukraine was very complicated and needs more attention, a day after talks between President Vladimir Putin and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico.

Russia's Gazprom supplies first LNG to Italy

Russian energy giant Gazprom has delivered its first cargo of LNG to Italy from LNG Portovaya plant on the Baltic Sea, LSEG data showed on Wednesday.

Germany's Wilhelmshaven LNG terminal will not operate in Q1, DET says

Germany's Wilhelmshaven LNG terminal, built in response to Europe's energy crisis, is currently not expected to handle any deliveries during the first quarter of 2025, according to a statement by its government-owned operator.

ADNOC signs 15-yr LNG supply deal with Germany's EnBW

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company has signed an agreement to supply German utility company EnBW with 600,000 tpy of LNG from its Ruwais project for 15 years.

Gasunie updates its national hydrogen network rollout plan

Over the coming years, Gasunie subsidiary Hynetwork will be rolling out the national hydrogen network for the Netherlands in various stages. In this interview, Helmie Botter, Business Development Hydrogen Manager at Gasunie, and Joost Hooghiem, Director of Hydrogen Network Netherlands, explain the current status.

Air Liquide receives EU support for its large-scale renewable H2 ENHANCE project

Air Liquide received EU support to develop the first large-scale project for the production, liquefaction and distribution of low-carbon and renewable hydrogen from ammonia.

Phillips 66 outlines nearly $3-B capital program for 2025

Phillips 66 announced a 2025 capital budget of $2.1 billion, including $998 million for sustaining capital and $1.1 billion for growth capital.