natural gas
German gas operator to utilize Oxford Flow's IM-S gas regulators
Oxford Flow has announced its first IM-S deployment on mainland Europe. German gas distribution system operator (DSO) EWE-Netz has installed six IMS050S gas regulators with PRX2 pilots, selecting the technology following a competitive evaluation against leading European suppliers. The IM-S gas regu..
World natural gas demand on track to hit record high in 2025, says IGU report
The report showed that global gas demand growth in the first half of 2025 was mainly seen in Europe and North America, increasing by 6.1% and 1.5% respectively.
Turkey secures 15 Bm3 of LNG for to diversify gas supply
The deals were announced over two days during the Gastech 2025 conference in Milan, where Turkey's state energy company BOTAS signed contracts with eight suppliers.
TotalEnergies takes 10% stake in Rio Grande LNG Train 4 (U.S.)
TotalEnergies has signed agreements with NextDecade to take a 10% stake in the joint venture developing Train 4 of Rio Grande LNG (RGLNG), a liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant project located in South Texas. In addition to the 10% held directly, TotalEnergies will hold indirectly next to 7% in this T..
ConocoPhillips signs long-term LNG offtake agreement with Rio Grande LNG (U.S.)
ConocoPhillips announced it has signed a long-term sales and purchase agreement (SPA) to lift 1 MMtpy of LNG from the Rio Grande LNG project under development by NextDecade Corporation, near Brownsville, Texas.
Growing deficits are forcing Egypt to ramp up natural gas imports
In August 2025, Egyptian firm Blue Ocean Energy struck a $35-B deal with partners in the Chevron-operated Leviathan field offshore of Israel to import more natural gas from Israel, the latest move by Egypt to meet natural gas demand that is outpacing domestic production. In our latest update to the ..
Shell signs 10-yr gas supply deal with Hungary's MVM CEEnergy
MVM Group receives a large amount of its gas from Russia, unlike energy providers in most European countries following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Chevron plots LNG growth in Europe with regasification terminal talks
The U.S. has become Europe's top LNG supplier since the continent sharply reduced its imports of Russian gas following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
John Crane unveils next-generation seal to maintain integrity of ethane/ethylene pipeline performance
John Crane has launched the Type 8628VL, a next generation mechanical seal engineered to solve the oil and gas industry's toughest challenges: maintaining sealing integrity in multiphase ethane and ethylene pipelines.
Japan hires Wood Mackenzie to assess U.S.-backed Alaska LNG project
Japan has hired energy consultancy Wood Mackenzie to assess a proposed 800-mile Alaska gas pipeline and LNG plant in a sign it is weighing support for the $44-B project touted by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Freeport LNG plant in Texas (U.S.) on track to take in more natural gas after outage
Freeport LNG's export plant in Texas was on track to take in more natural gas on Monday in a sign that a liquefaction train that shut on Saturday was likely back in service
Italy, U.S. agree to boost LNG ties and infrastructure investment
Italy and the U.S. vowed to deepen energy ties including through increased exports to Italy of LNG, as Europe continues to seek alternatives to Russian energy supplies following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
ADNOC Gas to join FTSE Emerging Index, unlocking over $250 MM in fund investment
ADNOC Gas plc and its subsidiaries announced that its shares have been selected for inclusion in the FTSE Emerging Index - part of the FTSE Russell Global Equity Index Series (GEIS) - with inclusion effective when markets open on September 22, 2025.
EU sticks to planned Russian oil and gas exit by 2028
EU pledged to buy more US energy as part of trade deal Hungary and Slovakia oppose ending Russian imports Russia's oil and gas revenues have helped to fund Ukraine war The European Union (EU) is sticking to its plans to phase out Russian oil by 2028, the bloc's energy chief said, adding t..
Japan explores Alaskan LNG purchases as part of $7-B energy deal with U.S.
Japan has confirmed its commitment to an annual $7 B worth of energy purchases from the U.S. while exploring their new Alaskan LNG offtake agreement, a joint statement on the bilateral trade deal showed.
Monkey Island LNG selects ConocoPhillips’ Optimized Cascade process technology for $25-B LNG terminal
Monkey Island LNG today announced that it has selected ConocoPhillips’ Optimized Cascade® Process liquefaction technology for its planned 26-MMtpy natural gas liquefaction and export facility in Cameron Parish, Louisiana.
Dragon LNG launches market consultation for capacity available from 2029
Dragon LNG, a receiving terminal for LNG in South-West Wales, has launched a market consultation for the auction of 9 Bm3y of regasification capacity, available from August 26, 2029. Dragon LNG has taken account of feedback from an ‘Expression of Interest’ held last year, which generated interest..
China-Russia pipeline diplomacy threatens Trump's energy grip
The high-stakes energy diplomacy in Beijing this week signals China’s willingness to defy U.S. President Donald Trump’s efforts to isolate Russia and assert U.S. energy dominance.
U.S. gas power capacity set for big jump as renewables growth slows
U.S. power developers are planning to sharply boost natural gas and hydropower generation capacity and are cutting back on plans to add new solar and wind farms
Woodfibre LNG (Canada) project cost increases to $8.8 B
This increase reflects the evolving realities of delivering a complex, first-of-its-kind energy project in Canada—using hydroelectricity for liquefaction, net zero from day one and uniquely regulated by an Indigenous government under a consent-based environmental assessment agreement.
Air Products commissions air separation facility and liquefier in Ohio (U.S.)
Air Products announced that its new air separation facility in Cleveland, Ohio is onstream and supplying customers. Air Products built, owns and operates the new facility which includes liquid production capability.
Targa Resources Corp. launches non-binding open season for natural gas pipeline in New Mexico (U.S.)
The Forza Project consists of 36 miles of 36-in. diameter pipe, providing 750,000 dekatherms per day (Dth/d) of primary firm transportation service from receipt points in Lea County, New Mexico to multiple delivery points near the Waha Hub in Texas.
Enbridge to go ahead with Algonquin gas transmission pipeline expansion project
Even as oil production starts to plateau, gas production in the U.S. is predicted to increase to meet increased electricity use and a surge in liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports.
Panama launches canal gas pipeline project for interoceanic energy corridor
The pipeline will be the first major project of this infrastructure platform, aimed at strengthening the country's competitiveness and addressing a strategic need in the global energy market.
India to raise LNG import capacity 27% to 66.7 MMtpy
India is raising its LNG import capacity by 27% to 66.7 million metric tons per year by 2030 by adding two more plants, oil minister Hardeep Singh Puri said
Workers begin strike at Belgium's Fluxys Dunkirk LNG terminal
Workers began a three-day strike over pay at Belgian gas terminal operator Fluxys' Dunkirk liquefied natural gas terminal, part of a broader action in the power and gas sector focused on pensions and wages.
Russia signs up to vast new China pipeline but price unclear
Russia agreed to supply more natural gas to China and signed a memorandum on building the vast Power of Siberia 2 pipeline, but has yet to agree on pricing for one of the world's most expensive gas projects
deugro successfully delivers over 1,334-ton LNG module to deck barge
As part of a major Canadian LNG project, deugro Canada, in close collaboration with deugro USA and the team from dteq Transport Engineering Solutions (dteq), successfully delivered a massive over 1,334-metric-ton module to a deck barge at the Port of Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.
Commonwealth LNG wins final U.S. approval for Louisiana export project
The order follows a conditional approval granted in February 2025 and comes after the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) cleared the siting, construction and operation of the facility in June.
WinGD and Hanwha deliver world’s first LNG carrier engine with variable compression ratio technology
This next-generation low-emission engine technology, developed by WinGD for ships using both LNG and diesel fuel, maximizes fuel efficiency and reduces methane slip
- Aramco signs $11-B Jafurah midstream deal with international consortium led by Global Infrastructure Partners
- Digital Exclusive: Turbomachinery: The backbone of cryogenic gas processing
- CPC Corp. awards CTCI EPC contract for LNG build in Taiwan
- ATCO receives regulatory approval for $2-B, 1.1-Bft3d Yellowhead Pipeline Project
- Standard Charter delivers $15-B financing for Venture Global's CP2 LNG project
