infrastructure
U.S. net natural gas exports remain flat in the first half of 2024
In the first six months of 2024, U.S. net natural gas exports (exports minus imports) averaged 12.6 Bft3d, 1% (0.1 Bft3d) more than the same period last year and 2% (0.3 Bft3d) less than in 2023, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) Natural Gas Monthly.
Spain increases green hydrogen goal
Spain has increased its target for green hydrogen (H2) production capacity in a sign of confidence in an industry that has seen some energy giants scale back plans due to high costs and uncertain demand.
Canadian natural gas prices fall to two-year low as storage fills
Canadian natural gas prices slumped to their lowest level in more than two years on Monday and are expected to remain under pressure for weeks, as storage levels in Alberta reach full capacity due to weak demand across North America.
Kimmeridge to halve stake in Louisiana (U.S.) LNG project after FID
Energy investment firm Kimmeridge Energy Management plans to reduce its stake in a Louisiana liquefied natural gas (LNG) export project to 51% down from 100% after it reaches a final investment decision (FID) next year.
Russia's Novatek suspends work on two LNG projects due to sanctions
Russian natural gas company Novatek has suspended work on the development of the Murmansk and Ob liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects due to pressure from western sanctions.
Norway's Gassco restarts key gas export plant after maintenance
Norwegian gas infrastructure operator Gassco has restarted the Kaarstoe processing plant, a key hub for gas supplies to Germany, and is ramping up output following three weeks of maintenance.
Norway's Equinor scraps plans to export blue hydrogen to Germany
Norway's Equinor has scrapped plans to export blue hydrogen to Germany because it is too expensive and there is insufficient demand. Equinor and Germany's RWE signed a Memorandum of Understanding in January 2022 to build a hydrogen supply chain for German power plants to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
South Africa's Eskom, Sasol agree to explore LNG options
South African petrochemicals company Sasol and state power utility Eskom have agreed to jointly explore ways the country could use liquefied natural gas (LNG).
Technip Energies and KBR selected for a major LNG project by Lake Charles LNG
Lake Charles LNG has awarded a JV between Technip Energies and KBR an engineering, procurement, fabrication and construction contract for its 16.45-MMtpy LNG export terminal in Louisiana (U.S.).
LNG contracting off to a great start in 2024
Long-term LNG contracting activity is off to a strong start in 2024. Since the beginning of the year, 58 MMtpy of LNG SPAs (sales purchase agreements), capacity agreements and Heads of Agreements (HOAs) have been signed. This follows over 94 MMtpy of new LNG SPAs and HOAs agreed upon last year.
UGS installs biogas upgrading system in Michigan and Wisconsin (U.S.)
Unconventional Gas Solutions announced the successful commissioning of two innovative biogas upgrading plants in the U.S. states of Michigan and Wisconsin. The two plants, which together feed 800 Nm3/hr of biomethane into the local gas grid, are the first UGS systems of their kind.
MiQ collaborates with EQT and Uniper on pilot transaction for independently certified gas
MiQ, a global leader in emissions certification, has partnered with EQT Corp., a leading producer of natural gas in the U.S., and international energy company Uniper on a pilot transaction underscoring the importance of transparency in emissions reporting for U.S. LNG exports.
Saudi Aramco wants to be a major LNG gas player, gas chief says
The world's largest oil producer, Saudi Aramco, wants to become a major LNG player, the head of its natural gas business said on Tuesday.
Germany building up LNG import terminals
Germany is trying to expand its natural gas import options to replace Russian supply and as part of its decarbonization efforts.
Aramco to up stake in EIG's MidOcean to 49%, fund new stake in Peru LNG
Saudi Aramco will increase its stake in liquefied natural gas (LNG) firm MidOcean Energy to 49% and fund its acquisition of a new 15% stake in Peru LNG from Hunt Oil Company.
Wood to design the DeLa Express natural gas pipeline project in Texas and Louisiana (U.S.)
Wood has been awarded the front-end engineering design the DeLa Express pipeline project being developed to deliver liquids-rich natural gas from the Permian Basin of West Texas to the U.S. Gulf Coast and international export markets.
Vienna power firm says will phase out Russian gas in 2025
Vienna's main power company said on Friday it would phase out its use of Russian natural gas in 2025 as Austria steps up efforts to cut its reliance on energy supplies from Russia following Moscow's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
Galveston LNG Bunker Port secures natural gas supply agreement with Energy Transfer for bunkering facility
Galveston LNG Bunker Port has entered into a Gas Supply Agreement with Energy Transfer regarding the delivery of natural gas to the GLBP terminal in Texas City, Texas (U.S.).
TC Energy's Coastal GasLink pipeline fined again for environmental non-compliance
TC Energy's Coastal GasLink pipeline in western Canada has been fined C$590,000 ($434,558) for 10 environmental non-compliance penalties, the British Columbia government said on Thursday, taking its total penalties to nearly C$1.4 MM.
French gas consumption to drop 20% by 2030, grid operators say
Gas consumption in France is expected to drop by almost 20% by 2030 under changes aimed at meeting climate targets and efforts to curb costs.
EU LNG import utilization falls as demand declines
European Union LNG import terminals are being utilized less as demand for the fuel continues declining across the continent, increasing the realization that Europe’s LNG import infrastructure will become increasingly underutilized as gas use drops further.
Daphne Technology, Williams partner on methane emissions mitigation technology
Daphne Technology and Williams will leverage their combined expertise to advance methane abatement technologies that align with the U.S. DOE's MERP's goals. Daphne Technology will provide its SlipPure system for field demonstration on Williams' natural gas engines at multiple locations across the U.S.
NextDecade to fight appeals court delay to its $18.4-B LNG plant
NextDecade will appeal a federal court ruling that overturned the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's approval of the initial phase of its $18.4-B Rio Grande LNG project, CEO Matthew Schatzman said.
Helen Oy, MAN Energy Solutions and H-TEC SYSTEMS partner to build Helsinki hydrogen plant
Helen Oy is joining MAN Energy Solutions and H-TEC SYSTEMS to build a 3-MW green hydrogen production plant in the vicinity of Helsinki’s district heating network and the Vuosaari Harbour.
Japan considers company support measures for long-term LNG contracts
The Japanese government is considering support measures to make it easier for companies to enter into long-term purchase contracts for liquefied natural gas (LNG) to ensure a stable supply of the super-chilled fuel.
GTI Energy launches SUSTAIN H2 to accelerate underground hydrogen storage development
GTI Energy has introduced SUSTAIN H2, a new collaboration designed to fast-track the deployment of underground hydrogen (H2) storage (UHS) technologies. This effort will bring together researchers, policymakers, regulators and industry leaders to bridge the critical gap between H2 storage research and application.
Pembina Gas Infrastructure to acquire midstream assets from Veren
Pembina Pipeline Corp. (Pembina, or the company) has announced that Pembina Gas Infrastructure Inc. (PGI), a Western Canadian-focused gas processing entity jointly owned by Pembina and KKR, has entered into agreements with Veren Inc. and certain affiliates thereof (Veren) that include the acquisition of Veren’s Gold Creek and Karr area oil batteries and support for future infrastructure development.
U.S. Gulf Coast LNG export plants, refineries, production facilities brace for Francine
Tropical Storm Francine was intensifying and on track to become a hurricane on Tuesday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said, prompting Louisiana residents to flee inland and oil and gas companies to shut-in Gulf of Mexico production.
China’s Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard to build six new QC-Max LNG vessels for QatarEnergy
QatarEnergy has signed an agreement today with China State Shipbuilding Corp. (CSSC) for the construction of six additional state-of-the-art QC-Max vessels, bringing the total number of LNG vessels on order under its fleet expansion program to 128, including 24 QC-Max mega vessels.
North American RNG surpasses 400 operational facilities
The Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas (RNG Coalition) has announced a major milestone in the growth of the renewable natural gas industry, with 433 facilities now operational across North America.
- Biogas in France: TotalEnergies starts its 2nd largest unit in Normandy
- ONEOK announces joint ventures with MPLX to build LPG export terminal at U.S. Gulf Coast location
- Ukraine plans to import 800 MMm3 of gas until April after Russian strikes
- Parker Hannifin joins iHAPC project to test H2 and argon for cleaner and more energy-efficient engine technologies
- India's BPCL signs LPG supply deal with Norway's Equinor
