LNG

LNG terminal off northern Greece diversifies gas routes to Europe

A new floating liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage and regasification unit (FSRU) started commercial operation off Greece's northeastern coast on Tuesday with the aim of diversifying supply of imported LNG to Europe.

Venture Global gets OK to take step in commercializing Louisiana Calcasieu LNG plant

U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) company Venture Global LNG got approval from U.S. energy regulators on Tuesday to re-introduce hazardous fluids to part of the company's Calcasieu LNG export plant in Louisiana.

Enbridge completes acquisition of Public Service Company of North Carolina (U.S.)

Enbridge Inc. has closed its acquisition of Public Service Company of North Carolina, Inc. (PSNC) from Dominion Energy Inc.

UK's last coal plant shutdown bodes well for U.S. LNG exports

U.S. exporters of liquefied natural gas (LNG) are likely cheering the shutdown of the last coal-fired power plant in the UK, as the move locks in long-term gas demand by the world's sixth largest economy.

Honeywell completes acquisition of Air Products' LNG process technology and equipment business

Honeywell has completed its acquisition of Air Products' liquefied natural gas (LNG) process technology and equipment business for $1.81 B in an all-cash transaction.

Sanctioned tanker with LNG cargo passes via Suez Canal

The Pioneer tanker, sanctioned by the U.S. over its links to Russia-sourced liquefied natural gas (LNG), has passed through the Suez Canal with an LNG cargo.

McDermott awarded Rovuma LNG Phase 1 FEED contract in Mozambique

McDermott, through a consortium with Saipem and China Petroleum Engineering and Construction Corporation, has been awarded a front-end engineering design contract for the Rovuma LNG Phase 1 Project in Mozambique, a JV between ExxonMobil Development Africa B.V., Eni S.p.A. and CNODC Dutch Cooperatief U.A.

CIMC Enric, Angang Steel's first co-production of H2 and LNG from coke oven gas project successfully commences operations

CIMC Enric Holdings Ltd. and its subsidiaries have released that the coke oven gas-to-hydrogen (H2) and LNG co-production project invested and constructed by Angang CIMC (Yingkou) New Energy Technology Co. Ltd. has officially commenced operations, with a grand inauguration ceremony held in Bayuquan District, Liaoning.

India will not buy from Russia's sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 project

India will not buy liquefied natural gas (LNG) produced from Russia's Arctic LNG 2 project, which is sanctioned by Western countries, Oil Secretary Pankaj Jain said on Friday.

Japan's Mitsubishi to acquire stake in Petronas LNG plant

Japanese conglomerate Mitsubishi will acquire a 10% stake in a natural gas facility operated by Malaysian state energy giant Petroliam Nasional for a 10-yr period.

Britain targets Russian LNG sector with fresh shipping sanctions

Britain on Thursday sanctioned five vessels and two associated entities involved in the shipping of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG), with the government saying it was using new legal powers for the first time to target LNG vessels directly.

Dixstone awarded CPI contract for Gabon LNG project

Dixstone has been awarded the construction, procurement and integration for the 700,000-tpy LNG Project in Cap Lopez, Gabon.

Vietnam's first LNG power plant to start commercial operations from April 2025, five months behind target

Vietnam's first power plant using solely liquefied natural gas (LNG) is expected to start commercial operations from April next year, five months later than the previous target date.

Fincantieri LNG-powered Star Princess launched in Monfalcone

The launch of Star Princess, the second LNG (liquefied natural gas) cruise ship that Fincantieri is building for Princess Cruises, took place today at the Monfalcone shipyard.

Tanker ships condensate from Russia's Arctic LNG 2 to port of Vitino

A tanker has begun making shipments of gas condensate to the Arctic port of Vitino from the Arctic LNG 2 project.

China to start up Guangdong LNG terminal, ExxonMobil has 20-yr access

China's Guangdong Energy Group is expected to start commercial operation of a new liquefied natural gas (LNG) receiving terminal in south China next week, which U.S. major ExxonMobil has agreed to use under a 20-yr agreement.

Performance improvements offer longer maintenance-free service for LNG assets

The hidden dangers of corrosion under insulation (CUI) span the oil and gas industry from upstream operations to midstream infrastructure to downstream applications, including the production of liquified natural gas (LNG).

Technip Energies, JGC awarded FEED by ExxonMobil for the 18-MMtpy Rovuma LNG project in Mozambique

Technip Energies and JGC Corporation have been awarded the front-end engineering design for the 18-MMtpy Rovuma LNG project in Mozambique. The facility will be comprised of 12 fully modularized LNG trains of 1.5 MMtpy each.

Column: Southeast Asia's bright gas demand outlook may disappoint

Southeast Asia is fast becoming a key growth market for natural gas, and on paper has an aggressive development pipeline for gas-fired power stations that if completed would ensure the region would be a major gas consumer for decades.

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.

TotalEnergies will supply 200,000 tpy of LNG to HD Hyundai Chemical until 2033

In line with its strategy to grow its long-term LNG sales, TotalEnergies announced the signing of a Heads of Agreement (HoA) with HD Hyundai Chemical for the delivery of 200,000 tpy of LNG for 7 years starting from 2027.

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.

Dutch see rise in Russian LNG imports, urge further sanctions

Imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia at the Netherlands' main terminal in Rotterdam have risen in recent months, underlining the need for further sanctions.

Hanwha signs MoU with GasLog to convert LNG propulsion to ammonia

Hanwha Power Systems signed a Memorandum of Understanding with GasLog to convert its LNG carrier propulsion system to an ammonia gas turbine.

Berkshire Hathaway's Maryland Cove Point LNG export plant shut for maintenance

U.S. energy firm Berkshire Hathaway Energy shut its Cove Point liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plant in Maryland (U.S.) for about three weeks of annual autumn maintenance.

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).

Chevron not looking to invest in building US LNG plants

Chevron does not want to invest in the construction of U.S. LNG plants, as it is not the best use of the company's capital and it can easily sell its U.S. gas.

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.).

Glencore signs offtake deal with KTG and Commonwealth LNG

Kimmeridge Texas Gas and Commonwealth LNG have entered into a Heads of Terms agreement with Glencore LTD, where Glencore will purchase 2 MMtpy of LNG for 20 yrs from Commonwealth, as well as equivalent natural gas supply from KTG under a netback agreement at international prices.