natural gas

India sees $4.95-B investment for natural gas network in northeast Kashmir

India expects investment of about $4.95 B from companies to build natural gas pipeline infrastructure in its northeastern states and northern federal territories of Kashmir and Ladakh.

Vitol close to buying Exxon, QatarEnergy stakes in Italy LNG terminal

Vitol-backed energy storage company VTTI is close to acquiring a majority stake in Italy's biggest LNG import terminal from Exxon Mobil, opens new tab and QatarEnergy.

TC Energy to sell Portland Natural Gas Transmission System for $1.14 B

TC Energy said it has agreed to sell Portland Natural Gas Transmission System to a BlackRock-managed fund and Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners for $1.14 B as part of its ongoing efforts to reduce debt and fund investments.

Iran to reach 1.3 Bcm of gas output a day in five years, minister says

Iran's gas output will reach 1.3 Bcm per day in five years, Iran's Oil Minister Javad Owji said, up from 1.07 Bcm per day currently.

Philippines' top energy firms partner for $3.3-B LNG facility

Three top Philippine energy firms have partnered for the first time to form a large-scale integrated LNG facility, the companies said, in a deal two of them valued at $3.3 B.

U.S. natural gas producers cut spending, output to cope with low prices

U.S. natural gas producers are curbing their output and spending on drilling activity as an oversupplied market has brought the prices of the commodity down to multi-decade lows.

Low U.S. natural gas prices to dampen prospects for Tellurian asset sale

Low U.S. natural gas prices will hurt Tellurian Inc's ability to sell Louisiana gas producing properties in order to pay off enough debt to salvage its LNG project.

U.S. LNG exports fall in February on outage and fewer calendar days

A month-long closure at Freeport LNG plant in Texas (U.S.) and fewer days in the month pushed February U.S. LNG exports 7% lower than in January.

CycleØ acquires Biogasclean to increase fully circular green gas production

CycleØ Group Limited announced its acquisition of Biogasclean, a Danish supplier of biological methanation and desulphurization systems.

EU's Russian gas exit should be written into law, says Lithuania

Lithuania is calling for the European Union to legislate its commitment to cease dependence on Russian gas by 2027, with the proposal set for discussion among EU energy ministers next week.

Brazil, Guyana, Suriname eye more cooperation in oil and gas

Brazil, Guyana and Suriname have agreed to deepen discussions on cooperation in the oil and gas sector, according to a joint statement released by the countries after a meeting between their presidents.

U.S. EPA removes existing natgas plants from proposed carbon rule

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said it will exclude existing natural gas power plants from its proposed carbon regulations that it plans to finalize in April, narrowing the scope of the initial proposal that would have required stringent controls on those facilities.

Asia spot LNG prices flat as ample inventories weigh

Asian spot LNG was flat this week to trend at a near three-year low as high inventories kept prices capped, though the slump in prices has attracted some spot demand.

Sugar maker Cristal Union takes stake in TotalEnergies biogas unit

French sugar maker Cristal Union will take a 10% stake in TotalEnergies's biogas unit BioNorrois due to be launched later this year, which will use sugar beet residue from one of Cristal Union's factories, the companies said.

PetroVietnam Gas seeks to buy 2 LNG cargoes, the first to be delivered in April

PetroVietnam Gas is seeking to buy two LNG cargoes, with the first to be delivered April 1-20.

The U.S. remained the largest liquefied natural gas supplier to Europe in 2023

The U.S. was again the largest supplier of LNG to Europe in 2023, accounting for nearly half of total LNG imports, according to data from CEDIGAZ.

U.S. natural gas rises over 7%, helped by cooler weather forecasts

U.S. natural gas futures gained more than 7%, rebounding from a four-year low hit in the previous session, helped by forecasts for slightly cooler weather leading to increased demand for gas for heating.

Endesa's CEO upbeat about $585-MM Nigerian LNG contract arbitration

Endesa CEO Jose Bogas said he was optimistic about the outcome of a $585-MM arbitration case related to a price review of a long-term LNG supply contract in Nigeria.

bp plans to invest $1.5 B in Egypt gas projects

bp is preparing to invest about $1.5 B to develop gas projects and drilling in Egypt over the next three to four years.

Henry Hub daily natural gas spot price fell to record lows in February

The U.S. benchmark Henry Hub daily natural gas price averaged $1.50 per MMBtu on February 20, 2024, the lowest price in inflation-adjusted dollars since at least 1997, according to data from Refinitiv Eikon.

Woodside Energy inks long-term LNG supply deal with South Korea

Woodside Energy has inked an agreement with South Korean state-owned natural gas firm Korea Gas Corp to supply LNG for more than a decade.

Global LNG demand seen rising in 2024 from China, Europe

Global LNG demand will grow in 2024 with top buyer China back in the market and consumption in Europe rising.

Israel says gas exports to Egypt, Jordan rose 25% in 2023

Israel said on Monday that gas supplies to Egypt and Jordan rose by about 25% in 2023, despite brief disruptions at the start of the war in Gaza, adding that exports could be expanded further.

Qatar's new LNG expansion plans to squeeze out U.S., other rivals

Qatar's planned expansion of LNG production could see it control nearly 25% share of the global market by 2030 and squeeze out rival projects including in the U.S. where President Biden paused new export approvals, market experts say.

Weak gas prices primed to trigger coal-to-gas switch in Germany

A more than 25% slump this year in northwest Europe's benchmark natural gas price has helped push the price of gas-fired power generation below the cost of coal-fired generation and sets the stage for fuel switching by key regional power producers.

Bangladesh raises gas prices for power plants

Bangladesh has raised gas prices for power plants by $0.0068 per unit to ease the subsidy burden effective from this month.

MAMII expands membership with Chevron, Seapeak, and TotalEnergies joining the initiative

Leading energy companies TotalEnergies and Chevron, and major gas carrier Seapeak, have joined the Methane Abatement in Maritime Innovation Initiative, led by SafetyTech Accelerator.

U.S. takes lead as top supplier to Europe for crude, diesel and LNG

The United States has taken the top spot as Europe's supplier of crude oil, diesel, and LNG in recent months, capitalizing on reduced imports from east of Suez caused by shipping disruptions in the Red Sea.

Japan’s bloated gas stocks add to worldwide surplus

Japan’s gas inventories are well above normal for the time of year, part of a worldwide surplus in response to the period of exceptionally high prices stemming from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

Qatar plans new gas output boost amid global price collapse

Qatar will raise natural gas production despite a recent steep drop in global prices, in a long-term bet on rising demand for the less polluting fuel in Europe and Asia.