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Chinese LNG buyers resell U.S. cargoes as tariffs bite
Chinese buyers of liquefied natural gas (LNG) are re-selling U.S.-sourced cargoes as tit-for-tat tariffs drive up import costs, and the trend is set to accelerate as new multi-year supply deals kick in this month and domestic demand weakens.
Australia's Woodside sells Louisiana LNG stake to Stonepeak for $5.7 B
Woodside Energy, Australia’s top gas producer, said on Monday it has agreed to sell a 40% stake in its Louisiana (U.S.) liquefied natural gas plant (LNG) to U.S. infrastructure investor Stonepeak for $5.7 B.
U.S. natgas prices ease to 7-week low on record output and tariff worries
U.S. natural gas futures eased about 1% to a seven-week low on Monday on record output and worries U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs could reduce global economic growth and demand for energy.
Europe gas: Global trade fears fuel market volatility
Dutch and British gas prices recouped some earlier losses after rising on Monday before falling back again, as fears of a global trade war leading to weaker energy demand drive volatility.
bp to nix team looking into hydrogen and LNG for transport
bp is shutting its team looking into hydrogen and LNG for transport, especially trucks, a bp spokesperson, a move which does not affect its electric vehicle (EV) charging business BP Pulse.
Italy to pay gas incentive to meet 90% storage target
Italy has introduced an incentive scheme from the start of this month to ensure companies inject gas into storage after its sites ended the winter season just 42% full, gas grid operator Snam said.
European gas prices hit 6-months lows on China trade tariff retaliation
Dutch and British gas prices plunged to their lowest in over six months in line with sharp declines in oil and stock markets after China announced retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods, fanning global recession fears.
Gazprom's venture seeks workers for vast Ust-Luga gas complex
RusKhimAlyans, a subsidiary of Russia's state-owned Gazprom, announced job vacancies for its new gas processing complex in the Baltic Sea port of Ust-Luga, in a sign of confidence the plant will start operations despite sanctions.
Japan's Mitsubishi may consider investing in $44-B Alaska LNG project, CEO says
Japanese trading house Mitsubishi Corp may consider investing in Alaska's $44-B LNG project, though any decision will require careful review, including factors such as the 1,300 km distance to the West coast, the need to build liquefaction facilities, and future LNG demand in Southeast Asia and other regions.
Venture Global's Calcasieu Pass LNG (U.S.) facility gets FERC approval
The U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has granted approval to U.S. LNG developer Venture Global Inc to commence service on the remainder of the facilities at the Calcasieu Pass LNG Terminal in Louisiana, according to a filing on Thursday.
Poland to upgrade gas link to Ukraine to boost transit capacity
Poland's Gaz-System will upgrade a metering station on the gas pipeline to Ukraine to boost gas transit capacity towards its eastern neighbor. The upgrade of the Hermanowice station will be ready at the end of 2025 or early 2026.
Phillips 66 completes acquisition of EPIC NGL for $2.2 B
Phillips 66 announced the completion of its previously announced acquisition of 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 approximately $2.2 B.
Japan's Tokyo Gas expands in U.S. shale gas with Chevron deal
TG Natural Resources LLC, co-owned by Tokyo Gas and Castleton Commodities International, has bought a 70% stake in east Texas gas assets from Chevron for $525 MM, as it expands its U.S. gas business.
Gas giants say Australia opposition’s plan to reserve supplies could worsen shortfall
Global gas giants said an election campaign proposal by Australia's opposition coalition that would force producers to direct more export gas into the domestic market would deter investment without tackling looming shortages.
Russia's Arctic LNG 2 plant resumes operation 'slowly'
Russia's Arctic LNG 2 plant, under U.S.-sanctions, has resumed natural gas processing at a low rate this month, though it has yet to deliver its first cargo to the buyers.
Europe could need an extra $11 B of gas to refill winter stores
Europe may need up to an extra 250 cargoes of LNG this year, costing at least $11 B to refill its depleted gas stores
U.S. LNG exports soar in March on ramp up of Plaquemines LNG plant
The U.S. exported a record amount of LNG in March, selling more than 9 MMt of the superchilled gas
Canada’s propane exports to Asia are growing, making up more than 40% of exports in 2024
Canada’s propane exports have steadily increased over the last decade, reaching record highs in 2024 as new marine export terminals streamlined the flow of propane from western Canada to export destinations, particularly to Asia.
U.S. regulators issue preliminary environmental support for Rio Grande LNG
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued a preliminary decision supporting environmental approval for NextDecade's Rio Grande LNG project in southern Texas.
EU ban on Russia's LNG re-exports comes into effect
The European Union's ban on re-exporting Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) via EU ports, which aims to reduce Moscow's revenues after its invasion of Ukraine, came into effect this week.
Europe gas: Prices hold steady despite latest Sudzha gas station attack
Dutch and British wholesale gas prices were largely steady on Friday as the latest attacks on a Russian gas supply point were balanced by an improved supply-demand outlook as winter ends.
U.S. natgas prices steady as record LNG flows offset record output
U.S. natural gas futures held steady on Friday as record flows to liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants offset a decline in daily output and forecasts for lower demand than previously expected this week and next.
Opinion: U.S. LNG exporters could hit methane snag in Europe
The Trump administration’s broad policy goal of achieving “energy dominance” may run into headwinds in the country’s largest export market, the European Union, due to new methane regulations.
TotalEnergies and partners launch the 2nd phase of Northern Lights CCS project
TotalEnergies and its partners, Equinor and Shell, announced the Final Investment Decision (FID) of the second phase of the Northern Lights development, which will increase the project transport and storage capacity from 1.5 MMtpy to more than 5 MMtpy of CO2 from 2028.
India weighs scrapping import tax on U.S. LNG, looks to boost purchases
India is considering a proposal to scrap import tax on U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) to boost purchases and help cut the trade surplus with Washington, a key irritant for President Donald Trump.
The U.S. remained the world’s largest LNG exporter in 2024
The U.S. exported 11.9 Bft3d of LNG in 2024, remaining the world’s largest LNG exporter.
Nuclear growth helps South Korea cut back on coal and LNG imports
Record nuclear power production is helping South Korea to cut imports of thermal coal and LNG to multi-year lows so far in 2025.
Shell unveils market strategy during Capital Markets Day
During Shell’s Capital Markets Day 2025, it unveiled the next steps in the execution of its strategy. Shell is strengthening its commitment to value creation and maintaining its focus on performance, discipline and simplification.
Trafigura scraps plans for $471-MM hydrogen plant in South Australia
Trafigura has abandoned plans to build an A$750-MM ($471.2-MM) green hydrogen plant at its Port Pirie lead smelter in South Australia, a spokesperson for the global commodity trading firm said on Tuesday.
Shell says outcome of Russian claim for €1.5 B 'uncertain'
The outcome of a Russian prosecutor asking Shell to pay Gazprom €1.5 B ($1.62 B) for alleged unpaid gas deliveries in 2022 is "uncertain," Shell said in its annual report published on Tuesday.
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