natural gas

Topsoe and Standard Gas sign MoU to collaborate on UK-based renewable natural gas and methanol project

Topsoe announces it has signed an MoU with Standard Gas, a decarbonization technology company, to collaborate on a UK-based project to produce renewable natural gas and methanol from residual waste feedstocks.

Cheniere inks natural gas supply deal with ARC Resources

Cheniere Energy has signed a natural gas supply deal with Canada-based ARC Resources as the U.S. LNG exporter ramps up its efforts to commercialize the expansion of its Sabine Pass facility.

Port Hedland, WA, boosts LNG production and bunkering, aiming for IMO 2050 'zero-emissions' with onboard hydrogen

Pilbara Clean Fuels Pty Ltd is progressing a development concept for a new, mid-scale, low carbon footprint LNG plant to be located at Port Hedland in Western Australia, the world’s largest iron ore export port.

Centrica pumps gas from Rough storage into UK grid as demand rises

British Gas owner Centrica has released stored gas from its largest storage facility into the national grid for the first time this winter, it said on Tuesday, seeking to manage rising heating demand and contain prices.

Delfin signs 15-year LNG supply agreement with Gunvor

Delfin Midstream Inc said it had entered into a long-term LNG supply agreement with global commodity trader Gunvor.

Russia's monthly gas output up in Oct, down in Jan-Oct

Russia's gas output rose for the third month in row in October but overall gas production in the first 10 months of the year fell.

Bangladesh's Summit Group in final talks to sign LNG deal with Petrobangla

Bangladesh's Summit Group is in the last stage of discussions with the government to provide the nation with supplies of LNG.

OPEC head accuses IEA of vilifying fossil fuel industry

OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais accused the International Energy Agency of vilifying the oil and gas industry, in the latest clash between the groups over climate policy.

Russia expects to reach agreement on gas hub project with Turkey soon

Moscow and Ankara are set to reach agreement on the creation of a natural gas hub in Turkey in the nearest future.

Moody's lifts Czech Republic outlook on lower Russian gas reliance

Ratings agency Moody's upgraded its outlook on the Czech Republic to "stable" from "negative", citing significant reduction in risks related to the country's dependence on Russian gas supply.

Pakistan LNG gets bids from OQ Trading, others in Jan import tender

Pakistan LNG Ltd's import tender for a liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo for delivery in January drew bids from OQ Trading, QatarEnergy Trading, Trafigura and Vitol, it said in a notice on Friday.

India announces phased introduction of biogas blending for domestic use

India will start blending compressed biogas with natural gas to boost domestic demand and cut reliance on natural gas imports, the government said in a statement on Saturday.

Brazil's Petrobras to invest $102 billion in next five years

Brazil's Petrobras will invest around $102 B within the 2024-2028 period, representing a major boost in expected investments by the state-run oil company.

Indian Oil to double Ennore LNG terminal's capacity to 10 MMtpy

Indian Oil Corp aims to double the capacity of its LNG import terminal at Ennore in southern India to 10 MMtpy.

Japan approves JERA plan to keep surplus LNG in winter

Japan's industry ministry has approved a plan by the country's top power generator JERA to hold a surplus of LNG in the winter as a strategic reserve in case of supply disruptions.

Asia spot LNG holds steady as demand weak, inventories high

Asian spot LNG prices slipped slightly this week, as demand was weak and inventories remained high in both Northeast Asia and Europe.

BASF shares rise on report ADNOC exploring Wintershall Dea deal

Shares in chemicals giant BASF rose on Friday after a report that Abu Dhabi National Oil Co is exploring an acquisition of the German group's energy business Wintershall Dea.

Germany builds up LNG import terminals

Germany's quest to increase LNG import capacity has intensified as it seeks to end reliance on Russian pipeline gas, on which the European region relied heavily prior to Moscow's invasion of Ukraine last year.

Colombia's Ecopetrol analyzing possibility of importing natural gas from Venezuela

Colombia's state-owned oil company Ecopetrol is exploring an offer from Venezuela's PDVSA to supply the Andean country with gas from December 2024.

Full production returns to Chevron's LNG Gorgon facility in Western Australia

Full production has returned to a LNG train at Chevron's Gorgon facility in Western Australia.

Finland-Estonia gas pipeline system to get bigger capacity after repair

The Balticconnector gas pipeline between Finland and Estonia, which was damaged last month, will get a bigger northbound transmission capacity next year following repairs.

Nigeria and Germany sign $500 mln renewable energy and gas deal

Nigerian and German companies signed two accords in Berlin that include a $500-MM renewable energy pact and a gas export deal.

Russia's oil and gas budget revenues seen down 40% in Nov. m/m

Proceeds from oil and gas sales for Russia's federal budget are likely to be almost 40% lower this month than in October due to cyclical payments of profit-based tax and the restoration of subsidies for refineries.

Capital Power acquires two U.S. LNG-fired power plants for $1.1 B

Capital Power Corp. has entered into two separate definitive agreements with CSG Investments Inc., a subsidiary of Beal Financial Corp.

U.S. natural gas prices hold near 7-wk low on record output, ample storage

U.S. natural gas futures held near a 7-wk low on Tuesday on record output that should enable utilities to keep injecting gas into storage for longer than usual through late November.

EU poised to propose extending energy crisis measures - official

The European Commission wants to extend emergency energy measures passed last year to cope with Europe's gas crisis to guard against future price shocks and quickly build-out renewable energy.

Venezuelan natural gas cooperation could lead to increased LNG and petrochemical exports

Venezuela is working with Shell and the National Gas Co. of Trinidad and Tobago to develop an offshore natural gas field that could boost LNG and petrochemical exports.

GAIL India issues swap tender for 24 LNG cargoes in 2025

GAIL Ltd has issued a swap tender offering 24 LNG cargoes loading out of the United States next year in exchange for 24 other cargoes for delivery to India in 2025.

Cedar LNG finalizes Heads of Agreement with Samsung Heavy Industries and Black & Veatch

The Haisla Nation and Pembina Pipeline Corporation, partners in the development of the proposed Cedar LNG Project, announced the signing of a heads of agreement with Samsung Heavy Industries and Black & Veatch.

Ukraine's Naftogaz finds 'promising' gas deposit in Carpathians

Ukraine's state-owned Naftogaz said its gas subsidiary had discovered a 'promising' new natural gas deposit in the west of the country.