natural gas
XRG acquires upstream stake in Vaca Muerta to support the Argentina LNG project
XRG investment establishes upstream participation in major ARGENTINA LNG project alongside YPF and Eni XRG to acquire upstream stake in Vaca Muerta to support ARGENTINA LNG project 32% interest in Vaca Muerta blocks supports XRG’s strategy to build a resilient global gas and LNG platform XRG and E..
Trace Midstream to build Apollo Gas Plant in New Mexico's Delaware Basin
The Apollo Gas Plant will be supported by 36 mi of new gathering pipelines and two compressor stations designed to connect production volumes to the new facility.
U.S. natgas prices hit 20-week high on LNG flows, heat outlook
U.S. natural gas futures edged up about 1% to a 20-week high on Friday, supported by increased flows to liquefied natural gas export plants and forecasts for hotter weather in coming weeks that should boost power demand for air conditioning.
SpaceX plans to build 'Starpipe' natural gas pipeline to fuel Starship rockets
Starpipe, which will end at SpaceX’s Texas company town of Starbase, is expected to be in service by January 26.
Germany joins opponents of EU methane law, warns it could up-end jet fuel supply
Some energy analysts and environmental groups have disputed the claims that the EU law would limit fuel imports, and said ample supplies are available that can comply.
AGPC awards Baker Hughes long-term service contract for Nigerian gas plant
Service agreement covers parts, services and technical support for critical turbomachinery, including 2 NovaLT™16 gas turbines Scope includes iCenter™ digital services and engineering advisory to enhance equipment reliability and availability Agreement reinforces Baker Hughes’ commitment to supp..
Update: 13 dead, dozens injured, after blast inside Qatar's Ras Laffan complex
State-owned QatarEnergy is working to restart LNG operations at Ras Laffan, which were halted after an Iranian attack in March.
Woodside inks gas supply agreement with Alcoa Australia
Under the deal, Woodside will supply 31.1 petajoules of domestic gas from its Western Australian operations to Alcoa's refineries.
Chevron signs natural gas power supply deal with Microsoft for Texas data center
Chevron said the co-located facility, known as project Kilby, would provide dedicated electricity to Microsoft's data center campus at Pecos, Texas, for 20 yrs.
Freeport LNG in Texas to take in more natgas on Sunday-Monday after train shut on Friday
On Saturday, Freeport told Texas environmental regulators that liquefaction Train 2 shut down late on Friday due to an issue with a compressor system.
Key coating decisions for LNG asset protection
Justin Hair, Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine, Tulsa, Oklahoma (U.S.) Natural gas moves through a long and complex chain of extraction, liquefaction, storage and export. Each stage exposes steel assets to corrosion threats that can shorten service life, increase maintenance demands and raise op..
Venture Global, Germany's EnBW expand partnership with new LNG contract
Venture Global VG.N said it has expanded on its agreements with Germany's EnBW by signing another deal to supply about 0.82 million metric tons per year of liquefied natural gas for around five years from 2026. The deal builds on the two companies' earlier agreements for supply of 2 MMtpy over 20 y..
Hanwha Ocean signs strategic MoU with Kanata Clean Power for proposed $15.7-B, 12-MMtpy FLNG project in Canada
Strategic partnership contemplates collaboration on engineering, construction, operations, investment and LNG offtake for proposed 12 MTPA export facility at Prince Rupert, British Columbia Hanwha Ocean Co., Ltd. announced that it has entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)..
ExxonMobil to supply South Africa's first planned LNG terminal
The planned terminal is part of South Africa's pivot away from coal-fired power generation, which accounts for the bulk of its electricity supply.
The Hormuz shock didn’t break Europe's gas market—time might
The near-total closure of the Strait of Hormuz following the outbreak of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran halted nearly 20% of global liquefied natural gas trade, sending Asian and European gas prices sharply higher.
Boil-off gas is not waste: Why LNG compression strategy matters more than ever
Every LNG storage tank, carrier, and terminal produces boil-off gas. The question is no longer whether to manage it, but how to get the most value from it. This article is Part 1 of a 2-part series on boil-off gas compression in LNG applications. As global LNG infrastructure continues to expand, b..
European gas prices steady on U.S.-Iran peace deal
Shippers in Asia and Europe said confidence in resuming transit through the Strait of Hormuz could take weeks to rebuild and navigation will only restart once safety is assured.
U.S. appeals court lets MVP Southgate water permits stand
The Southgate Project from Virginia to North Carolina is a proposed 31-mile (50-kilometer) extension of the existing 304-mile MVP main line from West Virginia to Virginia.
Gulf Coast Midstream selects Audubon for FEED on Nash Energy Storage Hub
Audubon Companies has been selected by Gulf Coast Midstream Partners (GCMP) to provide front-end engineering and design (FEED) for the Nash Energy Storage Hub.
Petronas signs 20-year LNG supply deal with Japan's JERA
Malaysian state energy firm Petronas will supply Japan's biggest power generator JERA with 2 million metric tons of liquefied natural gas (LNG) annually under a 20-year agreement, the countries' leaders said on Wednesday. The deal, which will begin in 2028, comes as Japan looks to beef up its energ..
Technip Energies secures major contract for Coral Norte floating LNG project in Mozambique
Technip Energies, in partnership with JGC and Samsung Heavy Industries, has been awarded an Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation & Commissioning (EPCIC) contract by Mozambique Rovuma Venture (MRV) for the Coral Norte FLNG project, which, together with previously announced contracts, ..
Hyundai wins contract to build gas processing plant at Kazakhstan's Karachaganak field
Hyundai Engineering has signed a contract to build a large gas processing plant at the Karachaganak field in western Kazakhstan. "Hyundai Engineering has received a letter of award for a major gas processing plant project in Kazakhstan, further expanding its presence in Central Asia," the company sa..
Commonwealth LNG final investment decision attracts global syndicate of leading banks
Caturus, LLC, an independent integrated natural gas and LNG company, has announced the participation of 20 leading international financial institutions in the previously announced financing of its 9.5 MMtpy Commonwealth LNG export facility in Cameron Parish, Louisiana.
Sempra Infrastructure announces in-service of Port Arthur Pipeline Louisiana Connector
The Port Arthur Pipeline Louisiana Connector provides strategic energy infrastructure in the region. It will support the safe, reliable transportation of 2 billion cubic feet per day (Bcfd) of U.S. natural gas to global markets by supplying gas to Port Arthur LNG Phase 1, which will have nameplate capacity of approximately 13 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) and is currently under construction.
U.S. natgas futures rise as hotter weather boosts demand, some spot prices negative
U.S. natural gas futures edged up about 1% on Tuesday with forecasts for hotter weather than previously expected over the next two weeks boosting demand in mid-June, and a slow decline in output in recent days.
Uniper and Canada’s Ksi Lisims LNG sign Letter of Interest for LNG supply
Advancing discussions on potential 2 MMtpy LNG supply from Canadian Ksi Lisims LNG project with planned total capacity of ~12 MMtpy First delivery of volumes possible in 2032 Supporting diversification of Uniper’s global LNG portfolio and security of supply Designed as one of the lowest-emissi..
Why Italy's weak hydro output may drag on Europe's gas rebuild efforts
When Italy's hydro output is strong, it acts as a quiet stabilizer for Europe's gas balance by allowing power firms in that region to curb gas use as hydro generation peaks.
Freeport LNG in Texas to take in more natgas on Monday after train shut on Saturday
When Freeport shuts, U.S. gas prices usually drop because demand for the fuel from the plant declines, and when liquefaction trains at Freeport restart, U.S. gas prices usually rise as demand for the fuel increases.
Putin urges Germany to make decision on buying Russian gas again via Nord Stream
Putin told journalists in St. Petersburg that one of the two lines of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline was intact and could start pumping gas "tomorrow."
Serbia secures three-month extension of gas supply from Gazprom
Serbia had secured in March a three-month extension of its gas contract with Russia.
- Cheniere signs deal with Bechtel to expand U.S. LNG export capacity
- TC Energy approves $1.5-B Columbia Gas expansion after profit tops estimates
- Baker Hughes’ fuel flexible NovaLT™ 16 gas turbine certified by RINA for marine propulsion
- Commonwealth LNG FID attracts global syndicate of leading banks
- Dozens injured, 18 missing after blast during restart at giant Qatar LNG site
