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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.
bp and XRG close deal to launch new natural gas platform
bp and XRG have reached financial close and completed formation of their new joint venture and international natural gas platform – Arcius Energy. The JV will initially focus on development of gas assets in Egypt.
REV LNG provides first LNG fueling operation for McAsphalt Advantage
REV LNG LLC (REV), a leading mobile energy services and project development company, has completed the first liquefied natural gas (LNG) fueling operation for the newly delivered McAsphalt Advantage, a bitumen carrier that will serve the operations of McAsphalt Marine Transportation Ltd.
Energy Transfer makes FID on Permian Basin pipeline
Energy Transfer LP has reached a positive final investment decision (FID) for the construction of an intrastate natural gas pipeline connecting Permian Basin production to premier markets and trading hubs.
Novatek will continue to develop LNG projects amid rising demand, RIA says
Russia's largest producer of LNG, Novatek, will continue to develop its LNG projects to meet rising global demand, the Russian state-run RIA news agency reported on Thursday, citing the company's head, Leonid Mikhelson.
Polish pipeline operator offers firm capacity to transport gas to Ukraine in 2025
Polish gas pipeline operator Gaz-System will offer firm capacity to export gas from Poland to Ukraine between Jan. 1 and Sept. 30 next year, the company said on Friday.
Sembcorp Industries inks 10-yr LNG supply deal with Chevron's Singapore unit
Sembcorp Industries said its Sembcorp Fuels unit signed a deal with Chevron USA's Singapore unit to import up to 0.6 MMtpy LNG starting in 2028.
Argentina government greenlights key Vaca Muerta gas pipeline project
Argentina's government has greenlit a key $500-MM private sector gas pipeline expansion project, a key signal of state support to boost transport capacity as it ramps up domestic energy production.
Case Study: Providing a proactive risk management approach for rupture mitigation valves
U.S. federal natural gas pipeline regulation 49 CFR 192.935(c) requires that operators perform a risk analysis to determine where the use of rupture mitigation valves (RMVs), such as remote-controlled valves and automatic shutoff valves, may be efficient to add protection to high consequence areas.
Marine fuel supplier Peninsula targets global LNG bunkering
Peninsula is working on building a global liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering business to help shippers reduce emissions while renewable fuels are still being developed.
Update: Brazil, Argentina sign deal with Bolivia's YPFB to transport Vaca Muerta gas
Grupo Matrix Energia of Brazil and TotalEnergies of Argentina confirmed their first deal with Bolivia's state energy company, YPFB, to transport natural gas from the massive Vaca Muerta shale formation in Argentina as the region faces a supply shift.
Goldman warns of likely Asia LNG price rise on European supply crunch
Asia prices of LNG could jump to above $20/mmBtuif European gas supply tightens this winter, an analyst at Goldman Sachs told reporters on Wednesday.
Japan's JERA sees no impact on its LNG supply from sanctions on Gazprombank
Japan's top utility JERA sees no impact from new U.S. sanctions on Gazprombank on its procurement of LNG from Russia's Sakhalin-2 project, as it does not use the lender for payment settlements, its president said.
Topsoe, Aramco sign JDA to advance low-carbon hydrogen solutions using eREACT™
Topsoe and Aramco have signed a joint development agreement (JDA) to produce low-carbon hydrogen, also referred to as blue hydrogen, using Topsoe’s ground-breaking eREACT™ technology in Aramco’s Shaybah NGL facility.
ADNOC L&S takes delivery of first new-build LNG carrier from Jiangnan Shipyard ahead of schedule
ADNOC Logistics and Services Plc., a global energy maritime logistics leader, has taken delivery of Al Shelila, the first of six newbuild liquified natural gas (LNG) carriers from Jiangnan Shipyard in China.
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