natural gas

PacificLight Power to build H2-ready gas power plant in Singapore

PacificLight Power (PLP) said on Friday it has received approval from the Singapore government to build a new hydrogen (H2)-fueled gas power plant on Jurong Island.

Moscow-backed enclave in Moldova feels pain from lack of Russian gas

The severing of one of Russia's last gas export routes to Europe is being felt most painfully in a small, mainly Russian-speaking breakaway region of Moldova that has for decades looked to Moscow for protection.

Italy calls for EU gas price cap at €60 per MW/hr

The European Union should extend its emergency cap on gas prices and set a ceiling of €60 per megawatt hour (MW/hr) to prevent a possible energy price shock.

Final major permit issued for Cerilon GTL North Dakota

Cerilon has announced that the North Dakota (U.S.) Department of Environmental Quality (NDDEQ) has issued a North Dakota Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NDPDES) Permit for Cerilon GTL North Dakota. This is the final major permit required for the project.

Senegal and Mauritania announce first gas from bp's Greater Tortue Ahmeyim project

The Greater Tortue Ahmeyim gas project developed by bp and partners has produced its first gas from an offshore field in Senegal and Mauritania.

European Commission says bloc can cope with halt of Russian gas flow

The European Commission played down the impact of a halt of Russian gas exports to Europe via Ukraine on Wednesday, saying the stop on Jan. 1 had been expected and that the bloc was prepared for it.

U.S. LNG gas demand hits record high on last day of the year

U.S. natural gas demand from LNG plants hit a record on December 31, 2024, climbing to 15.2 billion cubic feet in a sign of a strong year ahead from the startup of two new gas-processing plants.

Russian gas flows via Ukraine for last days as transit deal crumbles

Russia pumped gas on Monday to European customers via Ukraine for one of the last days before a key transit deal expires at the end of the year, marking the almost complete loss of Russia's once mighty hold over the European gas market.

Chart awarded technology contract for Woodside's Louisiana LNG project (U.S.)

Chart Industries, Inc. has received the order from Bechtel for the supply of Integrated Pre-Cooled Single Mixed Refrigerant liquefaction technology and cold boxes for Phase 1 of Woodside Energy Group Ltd’s Louisiana LNG development project.

Wison New Energies, Ace Gas & FLNG sign FEED contract for Nigeria FLNG project

Wison New Energies is proud to announce the official signing of the FEED contract for the 3-MMtpy FLNG and 230-MW Power Barge project with Ace Gas & FLNG, which is planned to be deployed in Nigeria.

Austria energy regulator expects smooth transition as Ukraine gas deal ends

Austria should not face supply disruption as it has prepared for the switch from eastern supplies of natural gas to western alternatives after Ukraine's contract with Gazprom expires on Tuesday.

U.S. natgas prices leap 23% on cold forecasts, rising LNG feedgas

U.S. natural gas futures soared more than 23% on Monday to mark their biggest daily percentage increase in two months, fueled by forecasts for more cold weather in January and an increased amount of gas flowing to liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants.

Steelhead LNG initiates new legal proceedings against Cedar LNG in British Columbia (Canada)

Steelhead LNG announced the filing of new legal proceedings against Cedar LNG, Pembina Pipeline Corporation and ARC Resources Ltd. in British Columbia in relation to the Cedar LNG Project.

Amur Gas Processing Plant fifth train startup underway

Startup and commissioning of the Amur Gas Processing Plant's fifth production train is underway. Amur GPP, which is located in Svobodny, Amur Region, will be one of the largest natural gas processing plants in the world upon completion, with throughput capacity of 42 billion cubic meters of gas per year.

Colorado adopts U.S.-leading standard to cut GHG emissions from midstream oil and gas

The Colorado Air Quality Control Commission has adopted a groundbreaking new rule aimed at significantly further reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the state’s oil and gas industry. The rule addresses emissions from midstream oil and gas operations.

Tennessee Gas Pipeline announces FID on Mississippi Crossing Project (U.S.)

Tennessee Gas Pipeline L.L.C. (TGP), a subsidiary of Kinder Morgan Inc., has announced its decision to proceed with its Mississippi Crossing Project (MSX Project) after securing long-term, binding transportation agreements with customers for all the capacity.

U.S. Ex-Im bank approves $526-MM gas-to-energy loan to Guyana

The U.S. Export-Import Bank approved a $526-MM loan to Guyana for an energy project designed to double the South American country's installed electric capacity and reduce oil imports.

Russian pipeline gas and LNG exports to Europe up 18%–20% in 2024

Total exports of Russian gas to European countries have so far been 18%–20% higher this year than in 2023.

Gazprom's gas output to rise to around 416 Bm3 in 2024

Russia's Gazprom said on Thursday the group's natural gas production is set to rise this year by 61 Bm3 to around 416 Bm3.

Modules arrive to further advance the Pluto Train 2 expansion project (Australia)

The Scarborough Energy Project has passed another significant milestone with the final Pluto Train 2 modules arriving at the Pluto LNG facility in Karratha, Western Australia.

LNG producer Venture Global files for IPO on NYSE

The LNG producer plans to list its Class A common shares under the symbol "VG" on NYSE, the company's filing showed.

Japan's JERA, Toho Gas to build two gas-fired power plants in Chita

Japanese power generator JERA and city gas provider Toho Gas said on Monday they will build the No.7 and No.8 gas-fired power units at JERA's Chita thermal power station in central Japan, targeting operations in fiscal year 2029.

What happens when Russian gas to Europe via Ukraine stops?

Here is what happens if Russian gas transit via Ukraine is completely turned off and who will be affected most.

Qatar threatens to stop EU gas sales if fined under due diligence law

Qatar would stop shipping gas to the European Union if member states strictly enforce a new law on forced labor and environmental damage, Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi told the Financial Times in an interview published on Sunday.

U.S. natgas prices ease after hitting 23-month high

U.S. natural gas futures edged down on Monday from a near 23-month high in volatile trading, as short-term warmer weather forecasts countered support from a rise in the amount of gas flowing to liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants and long-term cooler forecasts.

Turkey, Hungary say U.S. grants waivers for Russian Gazprombank gas payments

Turkey and Hungary said they have received exemptions for gas payments to Russia after the United States imposed sanctions on Gazprombank, removing a major hurdle to the gas trade with Moscow.

Natural gas demand from U.S. LNG export plants heads for first decline in 8 yr

Demand for U.S. natural gas to produce liquefied natural gas (LNG) for export this year is headed for its first decline since the country started exporting the super-chilled fuel from the lower 48 states eight years ago.

U.S. DOE completes LNG study update, announces 60-d comment period

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has released an updated study of U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports. The DOE has been given the responsibility by Congress under the Natural Gas Act to evaluate the public interest of proposed exports to countries with which the United States does not have a Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

Update: U.S. natgas prices climb 4% to 13-month high on lower output, rising LNG feedgas

U.S. natural gas futures climbed about 4% to a 13-month high on Thursday on lower output in recent days and an increase in the amount of gas flowing to liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants to an 11-month high.

Ukraine may consider Russian gas transit if Moscow not paid during war

Ukraine could consider the continued transit of Russian gas on the condition that Moscow does not receive money for the fuel until after the war, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday.