natural gas

Energy Transfer LNG pipeline continues to burn in La Porte, Texas (U.S.)

Energy Transfer said a fire at its natural gas liquid (NGL) pipeline in La Porte, Texas, which started on Monday, was still burning on Tuesday, and a state regulator said it would probably keep burning into the afternoon.

ABB signs agreement to support major LNG export project in the US

ABB has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Argent LNG to collaborate on automation and electrical solutions for a liquefaction facility at Port Fourchon in Louisiana (U.S.).

Germany building up LNG import terminals

Germany is trying to expand its natural gas import options to replace Russian supply and as part of its decarbonization efforts.

Saipem wins $4-B contract from QatarEnergy for North Field expansion to fuel LNG expansion

Italian energy engineering group Saipem has won an offshore contract worth $4 B from QatarEnergy to boost production at QatarEnergy's North Field offshore natural gas field, which lies off the northeastern coast of Qatar.

Höegh LNG announces name change to Höegh Evi

Standing for “energy vector infrastructure,” the name Evi reflects the recent expansion of Hoegh's focus beyond LNG import terminals to encompass innovative and tangible clean energy solutions-the company is accelerating the energy transition with floating infrastructure for ammonia and hydrogen, as well as carbon transport and storage, in addition to LNG.

Wood to design the DeLa Express natural gas pipeline project in Texas and Louisiana (U.S.)

Wood has been awarded the front-end engineering design the DeLa Express pipeline project being developed to deliver liquids-rich natural gas from the Permian Basin of West Texas to the U.S. Gulf Coast and international export markets.

Apollo partners with bp in Trans Adriatic Pipeline

bp and Apollo has announced an agreement for Apollo-managed funds to purchase a non-controlling stake in bp Pipelines TAP Ltd., the bp subsidiary that holds a 20% share in Trans Adriatic Pipeline AG (TAP) in a transaction valued at approximately $1 B.

Egypt fully awards tender for 20 winter LNG cargoes

Egypt has bought 20 cargoes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) via the first tender issued to cover its winter demand since 2018, securing full volumes it was seeking at smaller than expected premiums.

Vienna power firm says will phase out Russian gas in 2025

Vienna's main power company said on Friday it would phase out its use of Russian natural gas in 2025 as Austria steps up efforts to cut its reliance on energy supplies from Russia following Moscow's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

Galveston LNG Bunker Port secures natural gas supply agreement with Energy Transfer for bunkering facility

Galveston LNG Bunker Port has entered into a Gas Supply Agreement with Energy Transfer regarding the delivery of natural gas to the GLBP terminal in Texas City, Texas (U.S.).

TC Energy's Coastal GasLink pipeline fined again for environmental non-compliance

TC Energy's Coastal GasLink pipeline in western Canada has been fined C$590,000 ($434,558) for 10 environmental non-compliance penalties, the British Columbia government said on Thursday, taking its total penalties to nearly C$1.4 MM.

French gas consumption to drop 20% by 2030, grid operators say

Gas consumption in France is expected to drop by almost 20% by 2030 under changes aimed at meeting climate targets and efforts to curb costs.

EU LNG import utilization falls as demand declines

European Union LNG import terminals are being utilized less as demand for the fuel continues declining across the continent, increasing the realization that Europe’s LNG import infrastructure will become increasingly underutilized as gas use drops further.

Daphne Technology, Williams partner on methane emissions mitigation technology

Daphne Technology and Williams will leverage their combined expertise to advance methane abatement technologies that align with the U.S. DOE's MERP's goals. Daphne Technology will provide its SlipPure system for field demonstration on Williams' natural gas engines at multiple locations across the U.S.

NextDecade to fight appeals court delay to its $18.4-B LNG plant

NextDecade will appeal a federal court ruling that overturned the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's approval of the initial phase of its $18.4-B Rio Grande LNG project, CEO Matthew Schatzman said.

Helen Oy, MAN Energy Solutions and H-TEC SYSTEMS partner to build Helsinki hydrogen plant

Helen Oy is joining MAN Energy Solutions and H-TEC SYSTEMS to build a 3-MW green hydrogen production plant in the vicinity of Helsinki’s district heating network and the Vuosaari Harbour.

EIA: U.S. natgas output to decline in 2024 while demand rises to record high

U.S. natural gas production will decline in 2024 while demand will rise to a record high, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) said in its Short-Term Energy Outlook.

North American RNG surpasses 400 operational facilities

The Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas (RNG Coalition) has announced a major milestone in the growth of the renewable natural gas industry, with 433 facilities now operational across North America.

EIA: Natural gas pipeline capacity from the Permian Basin is set to increase

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), natural gas pipeline takeaway capacity in the Permian Basin will soon increase as the Matterhorn Express pipeline, with a capacity of 2.5 Bft3d, is expected to begin service this month.

Gunvor growing Asia operations, expanding into LPG, naphtha, gasoline, aromatics, power

Global energy trader Gunvor Group is growing its Asia operations to expand in existing markets such as liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), naphtha, gasoline and aromatics as well as into new areas including power.

India plans to use LNG for third of truck fleet, in blow to diesel

India plans to have a third of its heavy duty long-haul trucking fleet fueled by liquefied natural gas (LNG) instead of diesel in 5 yr–7 yr to cut pollution.

ORLEN secures EU grant for hydrogen projects

The international HySPARK project, led by ORLEN in collaboration with a consortium of 17 global partners, has become the first in Poland to receive funding from the EU Clean H2 Partnership program. Close to €9 MM will be allocated to the production and testing of H2-powered vehicles for Chopin Airport and Warsaw’s public transportation system.

LNG entities under U.S. sanctions to curb Russia's Arctic LNG 2 project

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on hundreds of entities and individuals for supporting Russia's war effort in Ukraine, including companies supporting the development of Russia's Arctic LNG 2 project and its shipment of LNG, as well as other future energy projects.

Azerbijani President confident on Russian deal that will keep gas flowing to several European countries

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said he was optimistic of a breakthrough in talks between Moscow and Kyiv to keep Russian gas flowing through Ukraine to several European countries.

Poland's Orlen signs Lithuania deal to boost LNG deliveries

Polish refiner Orlen signed a five-year agreement with Lithuanian oil and gas logistics firm KN Energies for exclusive use of a waterfront LNG transshipment station in Klaipeda.

Texas Matterhorn natgas pipe moving some gas

The Matterhorn natural gas pipeline in Texas has moved small amounts of gas from the Permian basin in West Texas toward the Gulf Coast, executives at U.S. energy company Permian Resources said earlier this week.

Santos signs 500,000-tpy LNG supply contract with Glencore

Santos will supply 19 LNG cargoes, or up to approximately 500,000 tpy of LNG over a period of 3 yr plus one quarter to Glencore Singapore Pte Ltd.

Rohe Solutions begins bio-LNG production at the Hamina LNG terminal

Rohe Solutions started the production of Bio-LNG (liquefied biomethane) at the Hamina LNG terminal in Finland. Bio-LNG is produced using biomethane from the gas grid in a process called liquefaction from the grid.

Maire completes carbon capture plant for Eni's natural gas treatment in Italy

MAIRE, through its subsidiaries NEXTCHEM (Sustainable Technology Solutions) and KT (Integrated E&C Solutions), acted as technology integrator and completed the full engineering, procurement and construction works for a carbon plant at the ENI natural gas treatment plant of Casalborsetti, near Ravenna, Italy.

Phillips 66 sheds non-core natgas assets in Texas

U.S. oil refiner Phillips 66 has sold its natural gas gathering and processing assets in East Texas to Voyager Midstream Holdings, a portfolio firm of Pearl Energy Investments.