LNG
LNG retrofits surge as maritime industry seeks short-term carbon reduction solutions
A surprising development in 2024 was the resurgence of LNG retrofits as shipowners sought immediate carbon reductions to navigate regulatory requirements. More than 305 LNG-fueled ships were ordered last year, accounting for approximately 14% of newbuilding orders, significantly outpacing methanol and ammonia alternatives.
U.S. natgas prices hit fresh 26-month high on Canada tariffs worries, record LNG flows
U.S. natural gas futures edged up to a fresh 26-month high on Wednesday on record flows to liquefied natural gas export (LNG) plants and forecasts for higher demand this week than previously expected.
U.S. approves LNG export extension for Golden Pass
The U.S. Department of Energy said on Wednesday it has approved an extension of a permit for exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from a Golden Pass LNG LLC project, jointly owned by QatarEnergy and ExxonMobil, being built in Texas.
Update: Trump says Japan, South Korea want to partner with U.S. in Alaska pipeline
Japan, South Korea and other countries want to partner with the United States in a "gigantic" natural gas pipeline in Alaska, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday, claiming they would invest "trillions of dollars each."
Honeywell to acquire Sundyne to expand critical equipment portfolio and aftermarket services
Honeywell has agreed to acquire Sundyne from private equity firm Warburg Pincus for $2.16 billion in an all-cash transaction. This represents approximately 14.5x 2024 EBITDA on a tax-adjusted basis.
Anglo-Eastern launches state-of-the-art LNG/ammonia bunkering station skid for maritime training
Anglo-Eastern, a global leader in innovative maritime training solutions, is proud to announce the establishment of a new liquefied natural gas (LNG)/ammonia bunkering station skid at Anglo-Eastern Maritime Academy (AEMA) located in Karjat, Mumbai which was unveiled during Anglo-Eastern’s 2025 Mumbai Conference in February.
Canada's Enbridge earmarks $2 B until 2028 for Mainline network upgrade
Canadian midstream company Enbridge said that it plans to invest $2.5 B in its liquids and natural gas systems, with $2 B allocated to its Mainline network through 2028.
Russia's Sakhalin LNG, oil and gas output down in 2024
Production of liquefied natural gas (LNG), as well as oil and gas, declined in 2024 in Russia's Pacific island of Sakhalin in 2024.
German gas use could fall 3%–7% by 2030
Germany's natural gas usage could fall some 3% to 7% by 2030 from current levels while it remains central to the country's energy supply.
South Korea and U.S. to form working group on Alaska LNG project, tariffs
South Korea and the United States have agreed to establish a working-level group to discuss a gas pipeline project in Alaska, energy, shipbuilding, tariffs and non-tariff barriers.
U.S. DOE removes barriers to the use of LNG as a marine fuel with order to JAX LNG
The Department of Energy announced an order that removes barriers for the use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as marine fuel to power vessels.
Shell's LNG optimism for Asia has a volume vs price conundrum
It's not really a surprise that one of the world's largest liquefied natural gas companies is bullish about the long-term view for the super-chilled fuel, but Shell's outlook also has inherent contradictions.
U.S. natural gas prices climb 2% on record flows to LNG export plants
U.S. natural gas futures climbed about 2% on Monday on record flows to liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants and forecasts for higher demand over the next two weeks than previously expected.
Most U.S. LNG exports head to Europe amidst cold weather and strong prices
Europe soaked up most U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports for the second straight month in February, as cold weather and strong prices pushed up demand for the superchilled gas across the Atlantic.
Spain's Endesa faces new arbitration over LNG contract dispute
Spanish power utility Endesa is facing a new arbitration related to a price review of a long-term LNG supply contract
Europe Gas: Prices extend gains amid LNG concerns, colder weather
European and British wholesale gas prices extended gains from the previous day, driven by colder weather forecasts and to ensure competitive pricing with Asia for deliveries of liquefied natural gas (LNG).
Russia's January–February LNG exports down 7.3%
Russia's exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the first two months of the year fell by 7.3% from a year earlier to 5.1 MM tonnes (t), LSEG preliminary data showed on Friday, amid sanctions and supply cuts from the Sakhalin-2 project.
ADNOC signs 15-yr LNG supply deal with Japan's Osaka Gas
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC)) has signed a 15-yr sales and purchase agreement to supply Japan's Osaka Gas with liquefied natural gas (LNG) from its Ruwais project.
Russia's Portovaya and Kryogaz-Vysotsk halt LNG exports as sanctions kick in
Small-scale Russian producers of liquefied natural gas (LNG) located on the shores of the Baltic Sea, Portovaya LNG and Kryogaz-Vysotsk, have suspended LNG supplies, LSEG ship-tracking data showed on Thursday, as U.S. sanctions have kicked in.
Ukraine's DTEK to seek long-term U.S. LNG
Private Ukrainian gas company DTEK hopes to sign long-term gas import deals with U.S. firms Venture Global or Cheniere Energy next month to supply the country and neighbors Slovakia, Poland and Hungary.
Inpex CEO says buyers' interest for Indonesia's Abadi LNG exceeds planned output
Inpex Corp., Japan's biggest oil and gas explorer, says it has received interest to buy liquefied natural gas (LNG) from its $20-B Abadi LNG project in Indonesia that exceeds planned output.
Nigeria LNG operating at a third of capacity because of theft
Nigeria LNG, a major gas exporter, is operating at only a third of its capacity due to illegal connections by thieves on key gas supply pipelines.
Asia Pacific’s first LNG bunkering for cruise passenger ships successfully completed at Singapore Cruise Center
As part of this pioneering operation, TotalEnergies Marine Fuels delivered the LNG via the bunker vessel Brassavola to Silversea’s Silver Nova. Brassavola is managed by V.Ships and owned by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines.
Vitol, Glencore win $380-MM award in Nigerian LNG litigation
Trading houses Vitol and Glencore will receive $380 MM in compensation after their gas supplier, trading firm Taleveras, won a legal battle in a London court against Nigeria’s sole liquefied natural gas (LNG) producer for non-delivery of cargoes.
Shell expects 60% rise in global LNG demand by 2040 as Asia leads growth
Global demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) is estimated to rise by around 60% by 2040, driven largely by economic growth in Asia, artificial intelligence (AI) impact and efforts to cut emissions in heavy industries and transportation.
Woodside sees $1.2-B U.S. LNG play paying off as Trump policies drive deals
Woodside Energy, Australia's top gas producer, is well positioned to capitalize on demand for U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) driven by President Donald Trump’s trade policy and pro-fossil fuel agenda.
Bechtel breaks ground on LNG storage tanks in Taiwan
Bechtel, CPC Corp. and MRY broke ground on the project to design and build LNG tanks for the CPC Taichung Phase III LNG import terminal in Taichung, Taiwan.
Asia LNG imports set to drop to 22-month low as Europe surge drives prices
Asia's imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) are poised to drop to the lowest in nearly two years in February, while Europe's are set to surge to the second-highest on record.
Inuvialuit M-18 natural gas well development receives support from the Canada Infrastructure Bank
Inuvialuit Energy Security Project Ltd. and the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) have announced financial close on a $100-MM loan towards a community-driven solution to enhance energy security and reliability in the Inuvialuit Settlement Region (ISR).
Trump pushes plans to reshape Asia's energy supplies with U.S. gas
When President Donald Trump sat down to lunch with his Japanese counterpart this month, talk turned quickly to how Tokyo could help realize a decades-old proposal to unlock gas in Alaska and ship it to U.S. allies in Asia.
- Three killed, two injured in accident at LNG construction site in Texas (U.S.)
- Update: How Germany is building up LNG import terminals
- TotalEnergies and partners launch the 2nd phase of Northern Lights CCS project
- Digital Exclusive: The value of experience—Why expertise matters in compressor overhauls and revamps
- Croatia's LNG terminal to auction 0.75 Bm3 of regasification capacity in May
