natural gas

Woodside Energy's delayed Browse LNG project expected to cost $35 B

The proposal to develop Australia's largest untapped gas resource was submitted to regulators in 2018 and was last estimated to cost A$27.3 B in 2019, but a major carbon capture and storage (CCS) component was added to the project in 2023.

Seven markets to track if peace breaks out in the Middle East

Here are key charts - across crude, products, shipping, gas, industrial commodities and equities - to gauge whether markets are pricing a temporary easing of tensions or a structural shift in global supply and demand if a peace deal emerges.

OleumTech launches Coriolis flowmeters for high-accuracy mass flow measurement

Designed for upstream, midstream and downstream oil and gas, as well as chemical processing and industrial utility environments, the new platform delivers performance comparable to other leading manufacturers with a more competitive total cost of ownership.

Pepperl+Fuchs reveals new high-current enhancement to its 6000 Series purge and pressurization system

This latest enhancement introduces an upgraded contact rating for the 6000 EPCU’s enclosure contacts.

IEA says Middle East conflict altering medium-term gas outlook

Iranian attacks have knocked out 17% of Qatar's LNG export capacity, threatening supplies to Europe and Asia ahead of the summer season typically used to fill up storage ahead of the winter.

Engie's LNG chief says Europe should have enough gas this winter

With the European Union's plan to phase out Russian LNG imports by the end of 2026 and Russian pipeline gas by the end of September 2027, more Eastern European countries have approached Engie asking for a similar supply deal to the one the company has reached with Hungary.

Booming U.S. energy exports draw scrutiny as domestic fuel prices bite

U.S. exports of gasoline, diesel, crude oil, LNG, jet fuel and ethane all surged to record highs so far in 2026 as energy firms capitalized on the disruptions to Middle East shipments and catered to urgent orders from customers around the world.

Brazil's Petrobras raises natural gas prices by 19% after oil shock

Petrobras updates natural gas prices on a quarterly basis, with adjustments tied to Brent crude prices, foreign exchange rates and U.S. Henry Hub benchmarks.

New report shows natural gas infrastructure helps keep energy costs more affordable for California households

As Californians continue to grapple with rising household costs, a new report from SoCalGas finds that when adjusted for inflation, SoCalGas’s average residential natural gas rates declined by approximately 25% between 2000 and 2023, highlighting how natural gas infrastructure has helped keep energy bills more affordable over time.

TC Energy approves $1.5-B Columbia Gas expansion after profit tops estimates

Major pipeline operators like TC Energy are doubling down in anticipation of surging natural gas demand as liquefied natural gas export facilities expand and power-hungry AI systems, cryptocurrency miners and data centers ramp up electricity use.

(U.S.) Ares to acquire Rover natgas pipeline stake from Blackstone

Ares said funds led by its Infrastructure Opportunities strategy would buy 32.4% of Rover, a pipeline system spanning around 700 mi (1,130 km) in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio and Michigan which moves natural gas from the Appalachian shale basin to Midwestern markets and beyond.

Hydron Energy launches breakthrough landfill biogas upgrading project

The platform is powered by Hydron Energy's novel metal organic framework (MOF) that is designed to simultaneously remove nitrogen (N₂) and carbon dioxide (CO₂) at ambient pressure—a capability that simplifies operations and significantly reduces both capital and operating costs compared to incumbent technologies.

UAE's ADNOC to invest tens of billions to build U.S. gas business

The strategy is to diversify XRG's commodity exposure by operating across the entire gas value chain.

U.S. signs energy and AI deals with Balkan countries as its influence widens

The U.S. is seeking to deepen ties and counter the influence of Russian oil and gas in southern Europe, having signed a long-term deal last year to export liquefied natural gas to Greece.

International LNG prices rise amid Strait of Hormuz closure

Prices for natural gas in Europe and Asia have diverged from those in the U.S. since the February 28 closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Evonik becomes membrane technology partner for public-private biogas upgrader in Asia

Evonik will supply its SEPURAN® Green membranes and patented technology to biogas upgrader MTCO MTCO is a key renewable energy producer in Malaysia with plans to expand biogas plant development across Asia SEPURAN® Green biogas upgrading technology is fully backward integrated with system design..

Shell to acquire Canada's ARC in output-boosting $16.4-B deal

ARC's production lies near Shell's existing Canadian fields which feed into the LNG Canada plant, in which Shell holds a 40% share and whose liquefied natural gas can reach Asian buyers more quickly than most other North American LNG.

Bosnia picks U.S. investor for Croatia gas pipeline to cut Russian supply

The Federation government previously said it was necessary to amend the legislation in order to diversify energy sources and avoid a possible energy crisis when the European Union halts Russian gas deliveries from 2028.

Apollo Funds to acquire 40% interest in Pembina Gas Infrastructure

Apollo announced that Apollo-managed funds (Apollo Funds) have agreed to acquire a 40% stake in Pembina Gas Infrastructure Inc. (PGI), a premier gas processing entity in Western Canada, from funds managed by KKR. Pembina Pipeline Corporation (Pembina), which operates and manages PGI’s facilities, wi..

The 10th U.S. LNG export terminal, Golden Pass, ships first cargo

Golden Pass LNG—the 10th liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in the United States—shipped its first cargo from Train 1, according to the project developer. The shipment left port 23 days after achieving first LNG production in March 2026. The terminal began shipping as geopolitical developments in ..

Wärtsilä continues to expand its data center footprint with new 790 MW order in Texas

Wärtsilä will supply an off-grid energy power solution for a new data center facility under construction in Texas (U.S.). The 790-MW power plant will operate with 42 Wärtsilä 50SG engines running on natural gas.

EU not on track to fill gas storage 90% before winter

Filling storage to 90% would require the EU to increase its LNG imports by 13% compared with 2025.

Air Liquide to invest $350 MM in new gas infrastructure in Louisiana (U.S.)

Air Liquide is investing more than $350 million in Louisiana to expand industrial gas production and infrastructure, supporting Hyundai-POSCO Louisiana (HPLS) new low-carbon steel facility and advancing a growing ecosystem of next-generation manufacturing along the Mississippi River. "St. James Par..

Peru pipeline rupture followed years of regulator warnings, documents show

A pipeline rupture that crippled Peru's energy grid in March followed years of documented warnings from regulators to pipeline operator TGP about dealing with landslides, erosion, and construction flaws in the system that moves about 95% of the country's gas.

Europe's response to the Iran war energy crunch

Central to the EU proposals is a focus on reducing reliance on oil and gas, to cushion against future fossil fuel supply disruptions and price spikes.

What's in the EU's 20th package of sanctions against Russia?

The EU had initially aimed to adopt the package to mark the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24.

Northwestern University chemists discover method to turn natural gas into liquid fuel

Northwestern University chemists have discovered a new way to turn natural gas into liquid fuel — and it’s lightning in a bottle.

Japex secures two LNG cargoes on spot basis as substitute for Middle East supplies

Japex normally procures LNG through term contracts to supply fuel for power generation at the Fukushima Natural Gas Power Plant.

Turkey says Iran gas pipeline contract nearing expiry, no talks yet on extension

The agreement, due to expire in July, provides for delivery of 9.6 Bm3y of gas, but actual flows have often fallen short.

Australia's Amplitude Energy signs gas supply deal with AGL Energy

Australian oil and gas producer Amplitude Energy said it had signed a binding agreement to supply gas from its East Coast Supply Project (ECSP) to AGL Energy, the country's largest power producer. Here are some details: Deal covers about 20 petajoules of gas in total over an initial four-year ..