natural gas
Taiwan's CPC Corp. eyes U.S. shale gas assets
Taiwan's state-owned energy company CPC Corp. is in early-stage discussions to buy shale-gas producing assets in the United States, in a bid to secure natural gas supplies to fuel Taiwan's economy.
EIA: U.S. hydrocarbon production supported by export growth in long-term projections
In its Annual Energy Outlook 2025 (AEO2025), the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) projects that U.S. production growth of crude oil and natural gas will remain relatively high through 2030 due to increasing U.S. exports of petroleum products and liquefied natural gas (LNG), as U.S. energy exports continue to be economical for international consumers.
Gazprom, CNPC discuss future Russian gas supplies to China
The heads of Russia's Gazprom and China's energy company CNPC discussed future Russian gas supplies to China during talks in Beijing, Gazprom said on Friday, as Moscow seeks stronger ties with the world's biggest energy consumer.
LNG Canada's startup yet to lift gas prices amid supply glut
Last month's startup of LNG Canada, the country's first large-scale liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility, has failed to lift Western Canadian natural gas prices as quickly as some market participants and observers expected, due to a persistent supply glut and the gradual pace of the facility's ramp-up.
Fossil fuels show staying power as EU clean energy output dips
Utilities across the European Union cranked output from natural gas and coal-fired power plants during the opening half of 2025, boosting power sector emissions and reversing recent energy transition momentum.
U.S. natgas prices climb 2% on rising flows to LNG export plants
U.S. natural gas futures climbed about 2% on Thursday on rising gas flows to liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants and forecasts for hotter-than-normal weather and more demand over the next two weeks than previously expected.
Turkey's clean power growth is bad news for gas market bulls
Turkey is one of the world's fastest-growing power markets, and exporters of natural gas and LNG have eyed the country as a key potential growth market. But rapid expansions to Turkey's clean power supplies may leave them disappointed.
Ghana warns of power cuts while Italy's Eni works to boost gas supply
Italian energy group Eni will temporarily suspend operations at a gas plant in Ghana on Sunday to implement a supply increase, likely resulting in power cuts.
Italy to discuss gas measure for energy-intensive firms by month's end
Italy's government will discuss a long-awaited measure to offer gas at reduced prices to energy-intensive companies by the end of this month, the country's energy minister said.
EU Parliament approves deal on looser gas storage rules
The European Parliament gave its final sign-off on a deal to loosen the EU's rules on filling gas storage, following concerns that earlier rules on this risked inflating energy prices.
India aims to import about 10% of its LPG from the U.S. from 2026
India plans to source about 10% of its cooking gas imports from the U.S. beginning in 2026 as part of a broader effort to boost energy purchases to narrow its trade gap with the U.S.
Mitsubishi launches 450-kW gas cogeneration system capable of hydrogen co-firing
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engine & Turbocharger, Ltd. announced a new lineup to SGP M450, a gas cogeneration system jointly developed with Toho Gas Co., Ltd., capable of hydrogen co-firing at a maximum of 15 vol%, with power output of 450 kW.
Hydron Energy announces sale of its first commercial RNG production plant
Hydron Energy Inc. has received the first order for its first of the kind commercial INTRUPTor-Mid biogas upgrading plant.
Shell flags profit hit from weakness in gas trading and chemicals business
Shell expects quarterly earnings to be hit by weaker trading in its integrated gas division and losses at its chemicals and products operations, it said on Monday ahead of second-quarter results due on July 31.
Pakistan looking to sell excess LNG amid supply glut curbing local gas output
Pakistan is exploring ways to sell excess LNG cargoes amid a gas supply glut that could cost domestic producers $378 MM in annual losses
Germany fills all LNG regasification slots at Wilhelmshaven terminals
Germany's state-owned Deutsche Energy Terminal GmbH said it had successfully allocated all available regasification slots for its Wilhelmshaven 1 and 2 LNG terminals in its latest marketing round, further bolstering energy security for Germany and Europe.
Kazakhstan scraps plan for Karachaganak gas processing plant with foreign shareholders
Kazakhstan's energy ministry said it had terminated plans to build a gas processing plant at the Karachaganak field with the project's mainly foreign shareholders. It said, without elaborating, that it sought to engage domestic companies.
Pampa Energia plans $426-MM oil and gas plant in Argentina
Argentina's Pampa Energia has applied to build an oil and gas treatment plant at the Vaca Muerta shale formation, the company said, in a project worth $426 MM.
Russian pipeline gas exports to Europe down 18% m/m in June
Russian energy giant Gazprom's average daily natural gas supplies to Europe via the TurkStream undersea pipeline fell by 18.3% in June from a month earlier amid maintenance of the infrastructure.
Shell ships first LNG cargo from LNG Canada
Shell Canada Energy has announced the departure of the first LNG cargo from the newly operational LNG Canada facility in Kitimat, British Columbia. As the largest stakeholder in the joint venture with a 40% interest, Shell plays a central role in the facility, which boasts a 14 MMtpy capacity across two trains.
Guyana calls companies to pre-qualify for NGL facility
Guyana is looking for a company willing to build a natural gas liquids (NGL) facility as part of efforts to monetize its offshore gas reserves, according to a notice published by the South American government.
IHI and GE Vernova complete large-scale combustion test facility for ammonia gas turbine development
IHI Corporation (IHI) and GE Vernova Inc. (GEV) announced the completion of a new large-scale combustion test facility (LCT) at IHI’s Aioi Works facility in Hyogo, Japan.
U.S. energy firms eye new Northeast natgas pipelines, buoyed by Trump and demand outlook
U.S. energy companies are eying renewed opportunities to build natural gas pipelines to tap in to Appalachia shale formations in Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia, buoyed by U.S. President Trump’s pro-energy policies and expectations that demand for the fuel will rise in coming years.
Ameren unveils new hybrid energy center combining natural gas and energy storage
Ameren Missouri, a subsidiary of Ameren Corp., is taking the next step in its generation investment plan to enhance energy reliability for customers by filing an application with the Missouri Public Service Commission that includes a first-of-its-kind project for the company.
Governor announces first Texas Energy Fund loan for 122-MW natural gas facility
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that the first Texas Energy Fund (TEF) loan agreement will be used to fund a 122 megawatt (MW) natural gas power plant in Texas.
DNOW to acquire MRC Global in $1.5 billion all-stock deal
Energy and industrial products supplier DNOW said it would buy MRC Global in an all-stock deal valued at $1.5 billion, including debt. The combined company will operate over 350 service and distribution locations in more than 20 countries, serving customers across the upstream, midstream, downstream, gas utility, and broader industrial sectors.
Germany considers law reform to block Russian-owned Nord Stream pipeline takeover
Germany is considering changing its foreign trade law to prevent the company running the Nord Stream 2 pipelines from being taken over, as part of Berlin's efforts to prevent any resumption of Russian gas imports.
U.S. natural gas prices climb 3% on slow increase in flows to LNG export plants
U.S. natural gas futures climbed about 3% on Friday as the amount of gas flowing to LNG export plants started to edge up after weeks as more plants exit spring maintenance reductions.
Chiyoda provides update on Golden Pass LNG project
McDermott and Chiyoda have continued cooperative discussions with Golden Pass LNG Terminal LLC and have signed a binding term sheet addressing the key components of an agreement for completion of Trains 2 and 3 of the project.
Slovakia demands delay in vote on new Russian sanctions over energy concerns
Slovakia will not support a new European Union sanctions package on Russia on Friday and will demand a delay in the vote until Slovak concerns over gas supplies after 2027 are resolved.
- Freeport LNG export plant in Texas reports shutdown of liquefaction train
- TotalEnergies and Mozambique announce the full restart of the $20-B Mozambique LNG project
- RWE strengthens partnerships with ADNOC and Masdar to enhance energy security in Germany and Europe
- Five energy market trends to track in 2026, the year of the glut
- Venture Global wins LNG arbitration case brought by Spain's Repsol
