LNG
Japan's Eneos to ramp up investment in LNG, SAF while slowing hydrogen
Japan's top oil refiner, Eneos Holdings, plans to increase investment in low-carbon energy such as liquefied natural gas (LNG) and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), while slowing efforts in cleaner alternatives like hydrogen.
U.S. regulators recommend Venture Global's CP2 LNG project gets greenlight
U.S. federal regulators recommended in a final environmental report that Venture Global's proposed CP2 liquefied natural gas (LNG) export project in Louisiana get the go-ahead
Cheniere's 1Q core profit, revenue beat estimates on strong LNG margins
Cheniere Energy, the largest U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exporter, beat first-quarter estimates for core profit and revenue on Thursday, helped by rising prices for the superchilled gas as demand increased.
Update: U.S. natgas prices climb 3% to one-month high on lower output, rising LNG export flows
U.S. natural gas futures climbed about 3% to a one-month high on Friday on a drop in output in recent weeks and forecasts for more demand next week than previously expected as gas flows to liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants increase.
Spain's LNG imports from the U.S. soar, represent 35% of all gas supply
Imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the United States rose to 35% of Spain's total gas imports in the first four months of this year from just over 20% a year ago, while imports of Russian LNG declined.
U.S. energy companies seek exemption from Trump plan to move LNG on U.S.-built ships
U.S. energy groups are asking President Donald Trump's administration to exempt liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers from a new rule that will require producers to move an increasing percentage of their exports on U.S.-built vessels as part of a broader push to revive domestic shipbuilding.
Russia, China discuss Beijing's participation in Russian LNG projects
Chinese companies' involvement in Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects is being discussed by Russian and Chinese delegations at talks in Moscow.
Energy Transfer nears greenlight on Lake Charles LNG project
U.S. pipeline company Energy Transfer said it is nearing a go-ahead on its Lake Charles, Louisiana (U.S.) liquefied natural gas (LNG) project after an unnamed Japanese company agreed to buy 1 MM tonnes (t) of LNG from the proposed export facility.
TurkStream gas pipeline could slow EU, Russia decoupling
The European Commission announced a revised roadmap to fully wean itself off Russian energy by the end of 2027, but some parts of Europe are moving in the opposite direction.
Singapore sets up new GasCo entity, appoints chief executive
Singapore's energy regulator said on Wednesday the country has established a fully government-owned entity called Singapore GasCo to centralize the procurement and supply of gas to the power sector in the city-state.
Freeport LNG export plant in Texas (U.S.) on track to exit outage on Wed.
U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) company Freeport LNG's export plant in Texas was on track to take in more natural gas on Wednesday after shutting on Tuesday, a sign the plant was exiting an outage, according to gas flow data from financial firm LSEG.
Slovakia and Hungary reject EU plan to phase out Russian gas by end-2027
Slovakia and Hungary on Wednesday condemned European Commission plans to phase out Russian gas and other energy imports, deepening a rift with Brussels over relations with Moscow.
LNG Canada prepares plant for first production in June
LNG Canada has completed the cooldown of its liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant in Kitimat, British Columbia, and is preparing for the plant to produce its first LNG in June.
Update: Woodside targets another 20%–30% selldown of $17.5-B Louisiana LNG project
Woodside Energy, Australia's top natural gas producer, said on Tuesday it would seek to sell a further 20%–30% stake in Louisiana LNG (U.S.), with interest growing in the $17.5-B project since its final approval last week.
Commonwealth LNG signs 20-yr sale and purchase agreement with major Asian buyer
Commonwealth LNG has signed a sale and purchase agreement (SPA) with a major Asian energy company. Under the agreement, the buyer will purchase 1 metric MMtpy of LNG for 20 yr from Commonwealth's 9.5-MMtpy facility currently under development in Cameron, Louisiana (U.S.).
Indonesia's Bukit Asam eyes $3.1-B plant to convert coal to synthetic natural gas
Indonesian state coal miner Bukit Asam is studying a plan to invest $3.1 B into a plant to convert coal into synthetic natural gas.
Russia's LNG exports down 4.6% y/y in January–April
Russia's exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the first four months of the year declined by 4.6% from a year earlier to 10.4 MM tonnes (t), LSEG preliminary data showed on Monday, amid sanctions.
EU seeks to cut remaining Russian gas ties, but legal options limited
The European Union will on Tuesday announce a roadmap to phase out the bloc's remaining gas ties with Moscow, but in the absence of sanctions it will be difficult for buyers to exit gas contracts using legal options such as force majeure.
U.S. natgas prices climb 2% to 3-week high on lower output, higher demand
U.S. natural gas futures climbed about 2% to a three-week high on Friday on a drop in output over recent days and forecasts for more demand this week than previously expected.
Europe gas: Prices rise on cooler weather, LNG competition from Asia
Dutch and British wholesale gas prices rose in early trading on Friday morning amid forecasts of higher demand as temperatures cooled, and in order to remain competitive against Asian buyers of liquefied natural gas (LNG).
Argentina to bring in second LNG liquefaction vessel in 2028
Argentina's Southern Energy Project said on Friday it has agreed with Golar LNG to a contract for a second liquefaction vessel with a capacity of 3.5 metric MMtpy of liquefied natural gas (LNG).
Venture Global raises $3 B towards building CP2 Louisiana LNG plant
Venture Global has raised $3 B in debt finance towards the construction of its CP2 LNG plant in Louisiana, which would be the largest single liquefied natural gas plant in the U.S., the company said.
LNG traders divert four U.S. cargoes from Europe to Asia
Four cargoes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) headed for Europe changed course to Asia in the last two weeks, after European prices fell below the Asian benchmark and opened up an arbitrage for deliveries eastward.
S&P cuts Woodside's credit outlook to 'negative' after LNG investment decision
S&P Global Ratings has revised the credit outlook for Australia's Woodside to "negative" from "stable" on Thursday after the energy company reached a final investment decision (FID) of $17.5 B on its Louisiana (U.S.) liquefied natural gas (LNG) project.
QatarEnergy in talks with Japan on long-term LNG supply deal
One of the world's biggest liquefied natural gas suppliers, QatarEnergy, is in talks with Japanese firms for a long-term deal to supply LNG from its North Field expansion project.
U.S. LNG exports surge to new highs on strong buying by Europe
U.S. exports of LNG so far this year have surged by > 20% from the same period a year ago, driven mainly by purchases by European nations, which accounted for over three quarters of total U.S. orders.
Oman: TotalEnergies and OQEP lay the foundation stone for Marsa LNG
OQ Exploration & Production celebrated the laying of the foundation stone of the Marsa LNG plant at the port of Sohar, located in northern Oman, one year after the final investment decision.
Snam completes commissioning of FSRU offshore Ravenna, Italy
The regasification unit BW Singapore, moored 8.5 kilometers offshore Ravenna, has successfully completed commissioning within the scheduled time.
INEOS and Covestro agree to 8-yr LNG linked gas supply agreement
INEOS and Covestro have announced a significant long-term agreement for the supply of natural gas for up to eight years, starting 2027. The agreement builds on INEOS' newly established LNG supply chain, and both companies' commitment to support European industrial competitiveness.
Three killed, two injured in accident at LNG construction site in Texas (U.S.)
Three people were killed and two others injured in an accident at an LNG plant under construction in Texas on Tuesday.
- Three killed, two injured in accident at LNG construction site in Texas (U.S.)
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