LNG
Rising AI power needs could turn LNG supply glut into a 2030 shortage, says QatarEnergy CEO
AI and data centers drive rising LNG demand Asia, led by China and India, to drive LNG demand growth LNG prices may soften with new supply, but project delays could tighten market Growing electricity demand from AI and data centres, together with rising fuel use in Asia and European gas n..
Exxon CEO says first LNG at Golden Pass expected in March
The $10-B project has been beset by delays and cost overruns after construction began in 2019.
U.S. share of Europe's LNG imports increased to 60% in January
The 60% share was an increase from both last month and January 2025, when the U.S. supplied 53% of EU imports.
Turkey to expand LNG gasification capacity, build new terminal
Turkey is also planning to build a new FSRU between Gazipasa and Anamur districts on Turkey's Mediterranean coast to strengthen the energy infrastructure.
Greek joint venture will supply U.S. LNG to Ukraine in March
Ukraine faces its worst wartime energy crisis as its energy sector crumbles under Russian strikes, bitter cold and accumulated damage.
Venture Global taps Worley to expand LNG export terminal in Louisiana (U.S.)
After the completion of both phases, the CP2 facility will have a total capacity of 28 metric MMtpy.
Canada, Australia LNG cargoes head to the Atlantic in rare move after Arctic storm
The diversion of supply away from Asia could tighten supply and support spot LNG prices in the region.
Hokkaido Electric to build new gas-fired plant, LNG terminal by mid-2030s
The project is part of the utility's long-term strategy to expand its gas business, citing significant potential for a shift toward lower-carbon gas in Hokkaido, where oil and coal still account for a large share of energy consumption.
Rising oil, gas and LNG demand draws global traders to India
As consumption growth slows in most major economies, trading firm executives told the India Energy Week conference that they see opportunities across crude, refined fuels and liquefied natural gas (LNG).
Freeport LNG in Texas (U.S.) to take in more gas after Thursday shutdown
Freeport is one of the world's most closely watched liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants because the shutdown and startup of the facility have previously caused massive price swings in global gas markets.
U.S. LNG plants imported cargoes during winter storm as natural gas prices hit records
bp and Shell, which together own 90% of Trinidad and Tobago's flagship Atlantic LNG plant, brought gas from Trinidad to U.S. plants amid the freeze, LSEG data showed.
Three firms vie for Indian gas firm GAIL's tender to buy into U.S. LNG project
India's largest gas distributor invited initial bids from companies as it seeks to buy equity in an existing LNG liquefaction project or a new project that would be commissioned by 2030 at the latest.
Europe's gas storage is draining, but prices reflect no urgency
Replenishing underground storage has become a central feature of Europe's gas market - and by extension, the international liquefied natural gas (LNG) market - ever since Russian pipeline flows collapsed following Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine nearly four years ago.
TotalEnergies and Mozambique announce the full restart of the $20-B Mozambique LNG project
Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman and CEO of TotalEnergies, met in Afungi with His Excellency Daniel Chapo, President of the Republic of Mozambique, and have announced together the full restart of Mozambique LNG project activities. This restart of project activities onshore and offshore follows the decisi..
India flags potential for investments of $500 B in its energy sector
India's energy infrastructure offers potential investment opportunities worth up $500 billion in the South Asian nation's quest to become independent in production of energy, Prime Minster Narendra Modi said. "We are moving away from energy security to energy independence ... There is a $500 billio..
IEEFA launches LNG export tracker focused on North America
The just-launched North American LNG Export Tracker from the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) visually tells the story of the LNG boom across the continent, export destinations and the impact on consumers.
Galveston LNG Bunker Port, TOTE Services to advance LNG bunker vessel fleet on U.S. Gulf Coast
This partnership supports the expansion of the Jones Act LNG bunker fleet and domestic maritime capabilities while delivering cleaner, lower-emissions fuel across the Gulf Coast.
India's LNG demand set to grow across industries—if prices cooperate
India is the world's fourth-largest buyer of LNG and is seeking to raise the share of gas in its energy mix to 15% by 2030 from the present 6.2%.
EU's Ribera warns of increasing dependence on U.S. LNG
LNG from the U.S. accounted for 58% of the EU's total imports in 2025, four times higher than in 2021.
Tanzania expects to sign $42-B mega LNG project before June
Tanzania expects to sign before June a deal for its stalled project to construct a $42 billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant, a senior government minister said, with production set to start in eight years' time. Equinor and Shell are joint operators of the mega gas project, which would unlock 4..
Glenfarne announces major Phase 1 Alaska LNG milestones, with construction, line pipe supply and gas agreements
Glenfarne Group, LLC subsidiary Glenfarne Alaska LNG, LLC (Glenfarne), majority owner and developer of the Alaska LNG Project, today announced a series of major advances that move Phase One of the Alaska LNG Project from development into early execution – focused on rapidly delivering reliable, affo..
JERA signs winter LNG supply agreement with Woodside
JERA Co., Inc., Japan’s largest power generation company and leading global LNG player, announced today that it has signed a sale and purchase agreement (SPA) with Woodside Energy Trading Singapore Pte. Ltd. (Woodside) to secure liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply during Japan’s peak winter demand pe..
Darwin LNG resumes shipments with first cargo on Kool Blizzard tanker
Darwin LNG halted shipments in late 2023 as the plant's previous gas source, the Bayu Undan field in the Timor Sea, was depleting. It is now receiving natural gas from the Barossa oil and gas project, which is co-owned by Santos, South Korean energy company SK E&S, and Japan's JERA.
EU countries give final approval to Russian gas ban
Ministers from EU countries approved the law at a meeting in Brussels on Monday, although Slovakia and Hungary voted against and Bulgaria abstained.
When the U.S. freezes, the global LNG market catches a cold
Cold weather conditions in the U.S. can now lead to higher gas prices in Asia and especially Europe, which is heavily dependent on U.S. LNG after Russia slashed pipeline flows following its invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
XRG to increase stake in Rio Grande LNG
XRG to acquire a 7.6% stake in Trains 4 and 5 of Rio Grande LNG project, one of the world's largest LNG export facilities New investment builds on XRG’s initial 11.7% stake in Phase 1 of the project, including Trains 1, 2 and 3 Transaction further advances XRG’s strategy to build a top-tier glob..
Kinder Morgan beats quarterly profit estimates, stays bullish on natgas demand
U.S. midstream companies such as Kinder Morgan are benefiting from strong oil and gas production in the Permian Basin, record liquefied natural gas exports and rising power demand from artificial intelligence infrastructure.
Shell considers exit from Argentina's Vaca Muerta shale play
Shell has approached potential buyers for Vaca Muerta assets, sources say Shell's assets likely to be valued in billions of dollars, sources say European oil major among earliest backers of Argentine shale play Sale plans follow Shell's exit from Argentina LNG project Oil major Shell is ..
China to offer LNG futures as soon as next month
LNG futures to be listed on Shanghai Futures Exchange Contracts could shift market influence to China from West China's LNG imports forecast to rise 12% this year China is set to offer domestic-listed, yuan-denominated liquefied natural gas (LNG) futures contracts as soon as next month, p..
Inpex working on advancing Indonesia's Abadi LNG project to meet government request
Efforts underway to bring forward Abadi start from early 2030s In talks for large gas reserves in Australia to supply Ichthys Japan's Inpex is working to advance the start of its Abadi project in Indonesia to meet the government's request to speed up and has seen strong interest from Weste..
- Freeport LNG export plant in Texas reports shutdown of liquefaction train
- TotalEnergies and Mozambique announce the full restart of the $20-B Mozambique LNG project
- RWE strengthens partnerships with ADNOC and Masdar to enhance energy security in Germany and Europe
- Five energy market trends to track in 2026, the year of the glut
- Venture Global wins LNG arbitration case brought by Spain's Repsol
