LNG
Opinion: U.S. LNG exports will shrink if margin squeeze intensifies
The U.S. became the world's biggest LNG exporter in 2023, surpassing Australia and Qatar. Exports from its eight main LNG terminals hit a record 12 Bm3 in November, a 20% rise from a year earlier.
YPF CEO sees green light for Argentina LNG project with Eni, XRG in mid-2026
Exports from the 12-MMtpy project phase involving Eni and XRG will likely start in 2030 or 2031, or four years from the potential FID in mid-2026.
Glenfarne’s Texas LNG project signs binding offtake agreement with Macquarie
The agreement converts a previous non-binding heads of agreement between the two companies into a binding definitive agreement.
The European countries most impacted by Russian gas phase-out
To help outline potential grounds for dispute among impacted countries, below is a breakdown of Europe's most gas-dependent nations and key regional gas import trends.
Turkey extends Russian gas imports for a year as it plans U.S. investment
Turkey is Russia's last major natural gas market in Europe after years of war-related Western sanctions on Moscow. It imports a total of 22 Bm3 of gas under the Gazprom contracts that expire at the end of the year, amounting to less than 40% of Turkey's overall gas mix, down from more than 50% in 2018.
U.S. LNG exports hit record high in November on cooler weather, strong output
LNG plants typically operate more efficiently in cooler conditions. Average temperatures along the Gulf Coast were about 8°F lower in November than in October, according to the U.S. National Weather Service.
OPearl LNG Ship Manangement awards WinGD long-term service agreement for LNG vessels
Swiss marine power company WinGD has signed a long-term service agreement (LTSA) with Hong Kong-based OPearl LNG Ship Management, which manages a fleet of LNG carriers. The 15-year LTSA, signing at Marintec in December, covers 14 vessels and will ensure optimal engine performance, reliability, and e..
Updates on buildup of Germany LNG import terminals
Germany has been putting import terminals for liquefied natural gas (LNG) into operation as part of its efforts to replace piped Russian gas following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Opinion: High and rising natural gas costs may spur fresh climb in U.S. coal use
Between January and March of this year, U.S. gas prices jumped by a third due to a cold snap and strong LNG exports, which in turn sparked higher U.S. coal-fired power generation as utilities cut costs by burning cheaper coal instead of gas.
EU agrees to end Russian gas imports by late 2027; Hungary, Slovakia oppose
Representatives for EU governments and the European Parliament reached an agreement in the early hours of Wednesday on proposals set out by the European Commission in June to end shipments from the EU's former top gas supplier following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Eni launches the Phase 2 of Congo LNG ahead of schedule
With the arrival of the Nguya FLNG floating liquefaction unit and the introduction of gas into the new offshore infrastructure system, Eni announces the start-up - ahead of the planned schedule - of Phase 2 of the Congo LNG project, with the goal of exporting the first LNG cargo in early 2026. Co..
Squadron Energy chooses Reganosa to operate and maintain a new LNG terminal in Australia
After an international selection process, Reganosa Servicios has been chosen by Squadron Energy to operate and maintain the onshore part of the Port Kembla Energy Terminal, in the Australian state of New South Wales. The contract, the Spanish multinational’s first in Oceania, will have an initial du..
Eni signs long-term 400,000 tpy LNG supply contract with BOTAŞ
Eni has entered a long-term LNG sale agreement with Turkish company BOTAŞ, in line with the company’s strategy to grow a diversified global portfolio and secure stable, multi-year relationships in key international markets. Under the transaction Eni has agreed to supply BOTAŞ approximately 0.4 mill..
TotalEnergies provided clarification on financing the capital-intensive Mozambique LNG project
Further to the communications made by the UK and Dutch authorities regarding the involvement of their Export Credit Agencies, UK Export Finance (UKEF) and Atradius, in the financing of Mozambique LNG project, TotalEnergies wishes to clarify the following: In 2020, Mozambique LNG concluded a proje..
Britain, Netherlands withdraw $2.2-B backing for TotalEnergies-led Mozambique LNG
UK ends $1.15 billion support due to increased risks Dutch minister says Total cancelled request for $1.1 billion insurance Britain and the Netherlands are withdrawing a combined $2.2 billion in support for the TotalEnergies-led Mozambique LNG project. Britain's government said it was ..
Eni launches second phase of Congo LNG project, first gas in early 2026
This integrated setup enables full development of gas resources from the offshore Nené and Litchendjili fields in the Marine XII license.
China's LNG importer crown at risk as high prices cap demand
While China has increased output of domestic natural gas and imports via pipeline from central Asia and Russia, elevated spot prices for LNG that have persisted for much of the year are likely the largest factor in the drop in imports.
Argentina's Southern Energy signs $7-billion LNG export deal with SEFE
Argentina's Southern Energy signed a $7 billion LNG export deal with Securing Energy for Europe (SEFE), YPF Chief Executive Horacio Marin said. SEFE has signed a preliminary agreement to buy up to 2 million tons per year of LNG from Southern Energy for eight years, with deliveries starting in late ..
ABB unveils advanced single-device analyzer for measuring four gas contaminants
The next-generation Sensi+ NG measures oxygen (O₂) in natural gas and biogas alongside hydrogen sulfide (H₂S), water vapor (H₂O) and carbon dioxide (CO₂) Measuring the four most critical gas contaminants in a single analyzer replaces the need for multiple devices ABB has launched Sensi+ NG..
WinGD unveils high-pressure dual-fuel LNG engine expanding its optimized propulsion portfolio
Swiss marine power company WinGD has introduced its first high-pressure LNG dual-fuel engine, the X-DF-HP, developed specifically for the demanding operating profiles of ultra-large container vessels (ULCVs). Unveiled at Marintec China 2025, the new engine arrives at a pivotal moment for shipowne..
Ukraine's gas imports via Transbalkan route to double on Monday
Russian missile strikes on gas production facilities have deprived Ukraine of at least half of its own gas output and local energy officials say the country will need to import an additional 4 Bm3 of gas over the winter.
U.S. LNG plants pull record amount of gas
The record usage has been led by the two largest U.S. exporters, with Cheniere's Sabine Pass plant in Texas pulling 5.1 Bft3 on Friday and Venture Global's Plaquemines plant in Louisiana continuing its ramp-up, pulling 4.2 Bft3 on Friday
Britain withdraws $1.15-B backing from TotalEnergies-led Mozambique LNG
Britain had promised financial support for the $20-B project via UK Export Finance in 2020, shortly before it pledged to stop providing direct government support for overseas fossil fuel projects.
Centrica announced the successful acquisition of Grain LNG
Centrica announced the completion of its Grain LNG acquisition1 in partnership with Energy Capital Partners (ECP) from National Grid for an enterprise value of £1.5 billion. After taking into account £1.1 billion of new non-recourse project finance debt, Centrica's 50% share of the equity investment..
Centrica Energy and Exodus sign landmark LNG agreement
Centrica Energy has announced the signing of a long-term Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Exodus for Honduras, marking a new milestone in the country’s energy development. Under the terms of the agreement, Centrica will deliver approximately six LNG cargoe..
Venture Global, Tokyo Gas sign 20-yr LNG supply deal
The agreement marks Venture Global's fourth long-term contract with a Japanese company, and the U.S. company said in a statement on Wednesday it has signed long-term LNG contracts for a total of 7.75 metric MMtpy in the last six months.
Opinion: Don’t expect Ukraine peace deal to alter Europe’s gas gameplan
The White House is pushing Moscow and Kiev to agree to a plan to end the almost four-year war. If successful, Russian oil and gas might soon begin to trade more openly. But that will likely do little to change Europe's gas landscape.
New LNG bunker vessel will operate with fully integrated Wärtsilä cargo handling, fuel- and reliquefaction systems
Wärtsilä Gas Solutions, part of technology group Wärtsilä, will supply a range of solutions for a new LNG Bunkering Vessel built at the Jiangnan Shipyard in China for Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG) Energy Shanghai Co.
Golar LNG completes $1.2-B FLNG Gimi bank facility
Golar LNG Limited (Golar) has successfully closed and drawn a new $1.2 billion asset backed debt facility agreement with a consortium of banks including ABN AMRO, Citibank, DNB, Goldman Sachs and Standard Chartered Bank for the refinancing of FLNG Gimi.
Shell Insights: Behind the rise of LNG trucks in China
In just five years, the number of trucks powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) in China has almost tripled, helping to reduce air pollution and reshape an industry long dominated by diesel. Note: This article was originally featured on Shell's website: https://www.shell.com/news-and-insights/our..
- ExxonMobil halts 1-Bft3d blue hydrogen project in Texas
- 236-mile Texas-to-Gulf pipeline reaches FID in $2.3-B LNG expansion push
- Bechtel shares findings of tragic accident at Port Arthur LNG facility
- Aramco and Yokogawa commission multiple autonomous control AI agents at Fadhili gas plant
- Ukraine will resume gas imports via Transbalkan route in November
