natural gas
Germany's conservatives, SPD set to scrap gas storage levy
Germany's conservative CDU/CSU and Social Democrats (SPD) have agreed to abolish a gas storage levy for all consumers in a bid to lower energy prices.
TotalEnergies CEO would 'not be surprised' if some Nord Stream gas lines came back
Europe will continue to need a certain level of Russian gas supplies if its industries are to remain competitive, the CEO of oil major TotalEnergies said on Wednesday, pointing to the defunct and partly damaged Nord Stream pipelines.
Shell unveils market strategy during Capital Markets Day
During Shell’s Capital Markets Day 2025, it unveiled the next steps in the execution of its strategy. Shell is strengthening its commitment to value creation and maintaining its focus on performance, discipline and simplification.
Renewables and natural gas surge ahead of oil and coal
There is something positive for every type of energy in the International Energy Agency's (IEA’S) latest global review, but the loudest cheers will be for renewables and natural gas.
Shell says outcome of Russian claim for €1.5 B 'uncertain'
The outcome of a Russian prosecutor asking Shell to pay Gazprom €1.5 B ($1.62 B) for alleged unpaid gas deliveries in 2022 is "uncertain," Shell said in its annual report published on Tuesday.
Gujarat State Petronet Limited commissions 18-MMm3d Chhara gas pipeline (India)
A 18-MMm3d natural gas pipeline connecting the greenfield 5-MMtpy LNG regasification terminal at Chhara in the Gir-Somnath district with the gas grid has been commissioned.
MARAD approves Delfin LNG project license
The Maritime Administration issued a license authorizing to Delfin LNG to own, construct, operate and eventually decommission a deepwater port, to export LNG from the U.S.
Government of Canada announces support for Cedar LNG
The Cedar LNG Project will connect Canada's natural resources sector to more export markets while creating more economic opportunities for Indigenous peoples and Canadians.
Brookfield to sell pipeline stake to ArcLight as part of $1.7-B exit
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. has agreed to sell its remaining 25% interest in NGPL Holdings LLC to funds managed by ArcLight Capital Partners, completing its exit from the U.S. natural gas pipeline operator.
EU members seek flexibility on 90% gas storage filling rule
European Union countries are discussing a proposal that would allow them to deviate from the bloc's target to fill natural gas storage to 90% before winter, if market conditions make this prohibitively expensive.
Golar LNG signs finance lease agreements for FLNG Gimi
Golar LNG Limited announced that it has entered into finance lease agreements with a consortium of leading Chinese leasing companies for the refinancing of the existing FLNG Gimi debt facility. The sale leaseback facility will be approximately $1.2 B.
Wison Engineering signs FEED contract with WasteFuel for Ankara Green Methanol project in Turkey
The ITC-WasteFuel project plans to utilize biogas generated from the waste treatment facilities of ITC in Ankara to produce green methanol. This marks Turkey's first biogas-to-methanol project.
U.S. natgas prices edge up 1% on record flows to LNG export plants
U.S. natural gas futures edged up about 1% on Friday on record flows to liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants.
Column: How Ukraine's gas infrastructure could be of interest to Trump
The U.S. administration suggested this week the United States could help run and possibly own Ukraine's power plants and energy infrastructure as part of a ceasefire deal with Russia.
Apollo to partner with bp on TANAP gas pipeline
Apollo Funds to invest ~$1 B for non-controlling shareholding in BP Pipelines (TANAP), which holds bp’s 12% interest in the Trans-Anatolian natural gas pipeline (TANAP), part of the Southern Gas Corridor pipeline system.
Powered by GE Vernova’s H-Class equipment, 1.2-GW Pulau Indah power plant begins operation
GE Vernova Inc. has announced a Selangor state-linked company, Worldwide Holding Berhad (WHB)’s Pulau Indah power plant achieved the start of operation in Selangor, approximately 60 km from the Malaysian capital city, Kuala Lumpur.
Europe gas: Prices down as milder weather mutes demand
Dutch and British wholesale gas prices were down on Thursday morning, following a rebound in the previous session, amid warmer weather and as the market continued to monitor any progress in Ukraine-Russia ceasefire talks.
U.S. ethane production, consumption and exports set new records in 2024
U.S. ethane production, consumption, and exports reached record highs in 2024. Increasing ethane recovery associated with natural gas production and continued growth in the domestic and global petrochemical sectors drove these increases.
Solvang to use Inmarsat's NexusWave satellite technology on its ethylene, ethane/gas carriers
Inmarsat Maritime has signed an agreement with Solvang to equip the company’s fleet with Inmarsat’s NexusWave fully managed bonded connectivity service to support the leading gas shipping company’s evolving crew and business connectivity requirements.
Pace CCS, Foxconn, TEWE to solve critical CCS challenge
Pace CCS, a global leader in CCS design, has announced a landmark collaboration with Foxconn, the world-renowned technology manufacturer, and TEWE [Taiwan East West Enterprises (CHEMA) Ltd.], a nearly century-old sales and service provider to Taiwan’s industrial sector. Together, the three industry leaders are developing a first-of-its-kind chemical injection unit designed to address the most pressing challenge in CCS: the removal of key impurities from carbon dioxide (CO2) streams that can cause corrosion in CCS networks.
Brazil's government wants lower prices for natural gas pipeline and processing
Brazil could cut prices for firms to access gas pipelines and natural gas processing units, in a bid to lower consumer prices, Brazil's Minister of Mines and Energy said
Ukraine, Russia energy assets in focus after Trump-Putin call
Russia and Ukraine accused each other on Wednesday of launching air attacks that sparked fires and damaged infrastructure just hours after their leaders agreed to a limited ceasefire to halt attacks on energy infrastructure.
SoCalGas announces first RNG contract approved under California (U.S.) program
Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) has announced it has executed a contract with Organic Energy Solutions (OES) to procure renewable natural gas (RNG) converted from organic waste and inject it into SoCalGas' pipeline system.
Partners Group to buy California (U.S.) energy assets for $2.2 B
Swiss private equity firm Partners Group will buy an energy asset management platform and certain gas-fired power plants in California from U.S.-based Avenue Capital Group for $2.2 B.
Crowley and Naturgy deploy first U.S. LNG carrier to serve Puerto Rico
Crowley has commenced operations on the first domestic LNG carrier to transport U.S.-sourced natural gas to Puerto Rico, delivering LNG to Naturgy's operating facility in Penuelas, Puerto Rico.
ExxonMobil Australia, Woodside approve FID for $221-MM gas project
ExxonMobil's Australian unit said that its Gippsland Basin JV with Woodside Energy has approved its final investment decision to develop the Turrum Phase 3 project, targeting underdeveloped gas resources and possibly providing additional resources for the domestic market
Petronas says still in talks with Sarawak over gas aggregator role
Malaysia's state energy firm Petronas said on Saturday it is continuing discussions with multiple stakeholders following a report that negotiations over the ongoing gas aggregator role with Petros have reached a deadlock.
Brazil's Petrobras in talks with U.S. LNG suppliers for long-term deal
Brazil's state-run oil firm Petrobras is in talks with U.S. LNG suppliers for a long-term import deal. Brazil is Latin America's largest oil producer, but consumes more gas than it produces and relies on imports to fill the gap.
Alaskan officials to seek investors in Japan as Trump touts U.S. LNG
The project aims to transport natural gas south from Alaska's remote north via a $44-B 1,300-km pipeline, to be shipped as LNG to Japan, South Korea and Taiwan. Exports could begin by 2030 from a project that could deliver about 3.5 Bft3/d.
CTCI Corp., IHI awarded EPC contract to build LNG cryo tanks for CPC Corp. in Taiwan
CTCI Corporation has jointly won a NT$26.6-B (> $800 MM) EPC bid with Japan’s IHI Plant Services Corporation to build LNG cryogenic tanks for CPC Corp., Taiwan’s state-owned petroleum company, at CPC Kaohsiung Intercontinental LNG Terminal.
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- Three killed, two injured in accident at LNG construction site in Texas (U.S.)
- LNG retrofits surge as maritime industry seeks short-term carbon reduction solutions
- Kent secures integral role in engineering and execution of Wormington compressor station project
- IEEFA: Europe’s LNG imports decline 19% with gas demand at 11-yr low
