natural gas
German gas imports drop 11% in 2024, more green power plants built
German gas imports fell by 11% in 2024 compared with the year before, with Norway the largest supplier, while exports more than halved.
U.S. gas-fired power boom reveals key emissions payoff in 2024
For the first time, > 1 B tonnes (t) of carbon dioxide (CO2) was discharged from U.S. gas-fired power stations in a single year during 2024, marking a new pollution threshold for the world's largest gas producer and consumer.
Trump weighing executive order protecting gas stoves
President-Elect Donald Trump is weighing an executive order that seeks to protect gas-powered appliances including stoves and heaters from federal and local regulators who want to phase them out of U.S. homes and businesses.
Chart Industries signs global master goods and services agreement with ExxonMobil
Chart Industries, Inc. signed a global master goods and services agreement with ExxonMobil. Chart will provide LNG equipment, technology and services for ExxonMobil’s global portfolio of projects.
Austria's OMV agrees to supply Romanian gas to Germany
Austria's OMV has struck a deal to supply Germany's Uniper with gas from its Black Sea project from 2027, as Europe seeks new ways to boost energy security after cutting ties with Russia.
Europe's LNG imports surge, but not at Asia's expense
Europe's imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) surged to an 11-month high in December, but the gain didn't come at the expense of Asia, which also recorded higher arrivals.
Trump promised swift action on U.S. LNG exports, but advisers preaching patience
Advisers to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump are urging him to take a patient approach to restarting approvals for liquefied natural gas (LNG) export licenses, fearing rapid approvals will only get overturned in court.
Nicor Gas celebrates its first renewable natural gas interconnection
Nicor Gas has celebrated the opening of its first renewable natural gas (RNG) interconnection with Air Liquide’s largest RNG facility in the world.
H2 Global Energy to develop a $6-B green hydrogen project in Tunisia
A consortium led by H2 Global Energy signed a Memorandum of Understanding agreement with the Tunisian government to develop a groundbreaking $6-B green hydrogen and green ammonia project.
Phillips 66 to grow Permian midstream business with EPIC NGL acquisition
Phillips 66 announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to buy EPIC Y-Grade GP, LLC and EPIC Y-Grade, LP, which own various subsidiaries and long haul natural gas liquids pipelines, fractionation facilities and distribution systems (EPIC NGL) for total cash consideration of $2.2 B, subject to customary purchase price adjustments.
U.S. natural gas prices jump 9% as winter storms boost heating demand, freeze wells and pipes
U.S. natural gas futures soared 9% in volatile trade on Monday as winter storms battered the eastern half of the country, causing output to decline as some oil and gas wells and pipes start to freeze.
Central Europe gas flows adjusted after Ukraine transit ends
Central European gas flows have adapted to the halt of Russian supplies through Ukraine on Jan. 1, as increased shipments to the region from Germany and Italy make up the shortfall.
U.S. Department of the Treasury releases final rules for clean hydrogen production tax credit
The U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released final rules for the section 45V Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit established by the Inflation Reduction Act.
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.
- Three killed, two injured in accident at LNG construction site in Texas (U.S.)
- U.S. ethane exports to China hit new roadblock with license requirement
- Glencore to offtake 2 MMtpy of LNG from Commonwealth LNG's export facility in Cameron Parish, Louisiana
- Woodside approves $17.5-B U.S. LNG project, targets 2029 start
- Galp lifts first LNG cargo from Venture Global's Calcasieu Pass plant
