natural gas
Lac-Saint-Jean RWM and Waga Energy to implement RNG project in Quebec
The Régie des matières résiduelles du Lac-Saint-Jean (RWM) and Waga Energy have signed an agreement to implement an innovative renewable natural gas (RNG) production project at the Hébertville-Station engineered landfill site (ELS).
Lystek awarded research project with support from Natural Resources Canada
Lystek Intl. (Lystek) has announced the LysteMize Livestock Waste Characterization Study with support from the Department of Natural Resources Canada and Brown and Caldwell.
Vision RNG signs 25-yr gas agreement with Greenwood County South Carolina (U.S.) landfill
Vision RNG (VRNG) has signed a long-term gas rights agreement to purchase raw landfill gas (LFG) from the Greenwood County South Carolina landfill located in Greenwood South Carolina (U.S.). The agreement could be as long as 25 yr.
Flex LNG announces 15-yr time charter for Flex Constellation LNG carrier
Flex LNG announced it has agreed a new Time Charter Agreement for Flex Constellation for 15-years. Commencement of the charter will occur during the first or second quarter of 2026 with maturity in 2041. The TC also include an extension option for the charterer until 2043.
Jordan signs deal to use Egyptian FSRU until 2026
Egypt and Jordan have signed an agreement to allow Jordan to use an Egyptian floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) until 2026. The FSRU will help Jordan secure LNG supplies in case of emergencies ahead of the completion of the Aqaba LNG import terminal scheduled in the fourth quarter of 2026.
Argentina government greenlights key Vaca Muerta gas pipeline project
Argentina's government has greenlit a key $500-MM private sector gas pipeline expansion project, a key signal of state support to boost transport capacity as it ramps up domestic energy production.
QatarEnergy signs long-term LNG deal with Shell for delivery to China
State-owned QatarEnergy has signed a long-term sales and purchase agreement with oil and gas major Shell to supply it with LNG for delivery to China. The deal is for the supply of 3 MMtpy of LNG, said QatarEnergy in a statement on Monday, adding that the agreement will start in January 2025.
Fulkrum announces new Iraq entity and major gas project
Fulkrum announced the launch of its new entity in Iraq. This company will provide surveillance services for a major Gas Hub development project in the region.
Norway sees high gas supply to Europe in 2025 amid fewer outages
Deliveries of piped natural gas from Norway to continental Europe and Britain should hit record levels this winter and remain strong throughout 2025, with few maintenance outages scheduled, system operator Gassco said on Friday.
Update: Russian gas flows via Ukraine to Europe, Austria steady
Russian gas exports to Europe through Ukraine were stable on Friday, as were nominations for supply to Austria from Slovakia, according to supplier Gazprom and system operator Eustream.
U.S. LNG/natural gas demand nears record level
Gas demand from the largest U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) producers soared on Friday to near-record levels on cooler weather and fewer outages.
Woodside to bring in several partners to Louisiana LNG project by March
Woodside Energy expects to bring several partners into its Louisiana liquefied natural gas development by the time the company gives the financial go-ahead to the U.S. project in the first quarter of 2025, said its CEO. Australia-listed Woodside is seeking to sell a 50% stake in the Louisiana LNG project.
Guyana gas-to-energy project wins initial $500-MM bank loan guarantee approval
Guyana has received preliminary approval from the U.S. Export-Import Bank for a more than $500 MM loan guarantee to support a natural-gas fired power project and gas processing facility.
Moldova says end of Russian gas for Transdniestria 'very realistic scenario'
The termination of Russian gas supplies to Moldova's breakaway region of Transdniestria after Jan. 1, 2025 is a "very realistic" scenario, Energy Minister Victor Parlicov said on Wednesday after talks with Russia's Gazprom.
Cheniere Energy allowed to bring natgas into its Corpus Christi expansion
U.S. Federal regulators on Wednesday gave Cheniere Energy permission to introduce natural gas into its Corpus Christi, Texas expansion project.
Update: Brazil, Argentina sign deal with Bolivia's YPFB to transport Vaca Muerta gas
Grupo Matrix Energia of Brazil and TotalEnergies of Argentina confirmed their first deal with Bolivia's state energy company, YPFB, to transport natural gas from the massive Vaca Muerta shale formation in Argentina as the region faces a supply shift.
Goldman warns of likely Asia LNG price rise on European supply crunch
Asia prices of LNG could jump to above $20/mmBtuif European gas supply tightens this winter, an analyst at Goldman Sachs told reporters on Wednesday.
Japan's JERA sees no impact on its LNG supply from sanctions on Gazprombank
Japan's top utility JERA sees no impact from new U.S. sanctions on Gazprombank on its procurement of LNG from Russia's Sakhalin-2 project, as it does not use the lender for payment settlements, its president said.
Algeria's Sonatrach says fire on a line of Alrar gas processing complex
Algeria's state oil and gas firm Sonatrach said that a fire erupted early on Wednesday on line number 1 of the Alrar gas processing complex in the province of Illizi, adding that efforts were underway to control it.
Topsoe, Aramco sign JDA to advance low-carbon hydrogen solutions using eREACT™
Topsoe and Aramco have signed a joint development agreement (JDA) to produce low-carbon hydrogen, also referred to as blue hydrogen, using Topsoe’s ground-breaking eREACT™ technology in Aramco’s Shaybah NGL facility.
BASF, Kent collaborate to advance gas treatment innovation in the Middle East
Kent has been awarded a contract for engineering services by BASF to support the company’s gas treatment initiatives in the UAE. Kent will provide essential engineering and design services as part of the development of Process Design Packages (PDP) within BASF’s licensed gas treatment technology package OASE®.
Trump prepares wide-ranging energy plan to boost gas exports
Donald Trump's transition team is putting together a wide-ranging energy package to roll out within days of his taking office that would approve export permits for new LNG projects and increase oil drilling.
Russian gas flows to Europe via Ukraine stable despite Gazprom-OMV row
Russian gas exports to Europe through Ukraine have been stable on Monday despite a contractual row between Austria's OMV and Kremlin-owned Gazprom, which halted gas flows to the Vienna-based company this month.
Pipeline operator ONEOK to buy remaining shares of EnLink in $4.3-B deal
Pipeline operator ONEOK says it will buy the remaining shares of peer EnLink Midstream for $4.3 B in an all-stock deal, boosting its presence in the Permian Basin amid increased consolidation in the U.S. energy sector.
Blackstone to buy pipeline stakes from EQT for $3.5 B
Natural gas producer EQT said on Monday that alternative asset manager Blackstone would buy minority stakes in some of its pipelines for $3.5 B in cash through a joint venture.
Kremlin says new U.S. sanctions are an attempt to hinder Russian gas exports
The Kremlin on Friday said that new U.S. sanctions on Russia's Gazprombank were an attempt by Washington to hinder the export of Russian gas, but said a solution would be found.
Germany pushes €17-B gas power plan despite election uncertainty
Germany's economy minister pushed ahead on Friday with legislation to provide billions of euros to build gas power plants, according to government sources, but the chances of the plan receiving parliamentary approval were slim.
Gauging the likely Trump effect on U.S. energy and power sectors
President-elect Donald Trump's support for the fossil fuel sector and climate skepticism have sparked dismay throughout the global climate tracking community, and fears that his policies may reverse global energy transition momentum.
U.S. LNG exports primed to jump as price arb to Europe opens wide
United States exports of LNG to Europe are set to jump in the coming weeks after the price spread between domestic natural gas and Europe's main gas pricing hub hit one-year highs.
Russian gas flows to EU via Ukraine unchanged despite Austria row
Russia's natural gas exports through Ukraine to Europe have been stable on Thursday, Kremlin-controlled gas giant Gazprom said, despite a contractual row with Austrian energy company OMV.
- Wood leads industry project to accelerate CCUS with guidelines for CO2 specifications
- Gasum selects Wärtsilä for another bio-LNG project in Sweden
- Vaisala seeks to remove greenwashing from carbon capture with new measurement solution
- Vanguard Renewables breaks ground on its first organics-to-renewable gas facility
- Gasum opens Norway’s largest biogas station in Bærum
