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Column: Power sector drives growth in U.S. natural gas demand

The power sector is the only major consumer of natural gas that has shown consistent demand growth in recent years, and has become the driving force behind natural gas demand in the U.S. as consumption from other sectors declines.

Canada's TC Energy to sell pipeline stake to some indigenous communities for $722 MM

Pipeline operator TC Energy said on Tuesday it would sell a minority stake in some of its Canadian assets for C$1 B ($722.1 MM) to certain indigenous communities as part of its plan to reduce debt and fund investments.

India's Adani Total Gas posts 1Q profit rise on strong CNG demand

Adani Total Gas reported a jump in 1Q profit on Monday, helped by strong demand for the cleaner-burning compressed natural gas (CNG), sending its shares 2% higher.

Asia's LNG imports shift higher as Europe's fades

Asia continues to draw liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Europe with imports in July rising to the most in six months, even as spot prices stayed near seven-month highs.

Pieridae announces sale of Goldboro, equity financing, full repayment of bridge loan, production shut-in

Pieridae Energy Ltd. has completed the sale of its Goldboro assets and has issued notice to repay in full the company’s subordinated secured bridge loan.

Spain's Enagas shares fall as it warns of loss after U.S. asset sale

Shares in Spanish gas grid operator Enagas fell on Tuesday after it warned of a loss for the year after booking a capital hit resulting from the sale of an asset in the United States.

U.S. natgas prices slide 3% on rising output, oversupply in storage

U.S. natural gas futures slid about 3% on Tuesday on rising output and an ongoing oversupply of gas in storage.

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.

Australia's Woodside Energy to buy US LNG developer Tellurian for $1.2 billion

Australia's Woodside Energy said it had agreed to buy U.S. liquefied natural gas developer Tellurian, including its U.S. Gulf Coast Driftwood LNG export project, for $1.2 B including debt.

Australia's Woodside Energy to buy US LNG developer Tellurian for $1.2 billion (1)

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Australia's Woodside Energy said it had agreed to buy U.S. liquefied natural gas developer Tellurian, including its U.S. Gulf Coast Driftwood LNG export project, for $1.2 B including debt.

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.

Tribunal rejects TC Energy's $15-B claim for Keystone XL

Canada's TC Energy said on Tuesday a free trade arbitration tribunal had tossed out its claim to recover more than $15 B from the U.S. government for the cancellation of its Keystone XL project.

Bolivia govt. announces natural gas "mega field" in biggest discovery since 2005

Bolivian President Luis Arce has announced the discovery of a 1.7-Tft3 natural gas reserve located north of the country's administrative capital, La Paz.

Russian pipeline gas exports to EU up 24% y/y in January–June

Russian natural gas exports via pipelines to the European Union countries have jumped by 24% in the first half of the year from the same period in 2023.

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.

Mexico–U.S. energy trade value fell in 2023 on lower fuel prices

The value of all energy trade between the U.S. and Mexico decreased almost 15% from $77.8 B in 2022 to $66.5 B in 2023, adjusted for inflation.

Europe gas: Prices edge lower on strong wind power output

Dutch and British gas prices edged lower on Monday morning as expectations of strong output from wind farms curbed gas demand from gas-fired power plants.

Singapore's 1H 2024 bunker sales rise on year but June sees a monthly decline

Sales of marine bunker fuel at Singapore climbed 8.5% in 1H 2024, official data showed on Monday, as shipping disruptions in the Red Sea boosted global bunkering demand, though demand slowed month-on-month in June.

bp Energy Outlook: Two main scenarios see 2025 oil peak, rapid renewables growth

bp expects oil demand to peak next year and wind and solar capacity to grow rapidly in both of the two main scenarios in its annual Energy Outlook, a study of the evolution of the global energy system to 2050 the company published on Wednesday.

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.

~1 MM in Texas without power, Freeport LNG to restart after Beryl

~1 MM homes and businesses in Texas remained without power on Thursday, four days after Hurricane Beryl lashed the state with fierce winds and flooding, sparking frustration among companies, officials and residents who were facing extreme heat.

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).

U.S. LNG output dips in June on shorter month, plant maintenance

U.S exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) fell slightly in June to 7.11 metric MMt from 7.60 metric MMt in May, as several plants embarked on maintenance activity.

Australian regulator warns east coast to face gas shortage by 2027

Australia's east coast could face gas shortages from 2027, a year earlier than initially forecast, the country's competition regulator said on Friday, as it called for an urgent need to develop new sources of production and supply.

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.

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.

New Fortress Energy to sell Miami (U.S.) liquefaction and storage facility

New Fortress Energy announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its liquefaction and storage facility in Miami, Florida to a U.S. middle-market infrastructure fund.

Pembina acquires interest in Whitecap Resources' 165-MMft3d Kaybob gas complex

Pembina Pipeline Corp. announced that Pembina Gas Infrastructure Inc. has entered into a purchase and sale agreement with Whitecap Resources Inc. to acquire a 50% working interest in Whitecap’s 165-MMft3d Kaybob gas complex.

Tellurian closes $260-MM asset sell to help advance Driftwood LNG project

Tellurian Inc. announced that it has closed the previously reported sale of its integrated upstream assets for $260 MM to affiliates of Aethon Energy Management LLC, substantially strengthening its balance sheet as it advances the Driftwood LNG project.

Europe gas prices tread water in lackluster market

Dutch and British wholesale gas prices were little changed on Tuesday amid tepid demand, stable supply of pipeline and liquefied natural gas (LNG) and plentiful storage levels.