natural gas
U.S. natural gas pipeline project completions increase takeaway capacity in producing regions
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), natural gas pipeline projects completed in 2024 increased takeaway capacity by approximately 6.5 Bft3d in key production regions, including Appalachia, Haynesville, the Permian Basin, and the Eagle Ford.
EU countries draft plan to soften gas storage targets, document shows
European Union countries are discussing making the bloc's binding gas storage goals more flexible, over concerns that the rules risk inflating gas prices.
U.S. natural gas prices ease to 2-week low on record output, negative Waha prices
U.S. natural gas futures eased to a two-week low on Monday on record output, negative spot prices at the Waha Hub in West Texas and forecasts for the weather to remain mild through the start of April, which should keep the amount of gas utilities pull from storage to heat homes and businesses lower than usual for this time of year.
U.S., Vietnam firms sign deals on energy and minerals
Vietnamese and Americans firms have signed a series of deals on energy and minerals during a visit to the United States by Vietnam's trade minister.
Qatar to provide gas to Syria via Jordan with a U.S. nod, sources say
Qatar is set to provide Syria with gas via Jordan to improve the nation's meager electricity supply and boost Syria's new rulers, according to three people familiar with the matter, in a move that a U.S. official said had Washington's approval.
NRG to acquire 738 MW of natural gas generation in Texas (U.S.)
NRG Energy Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire six power generation facilities from Texas-based Rockland Capital, LLC, adding 738 megawatts (MW) of modern, flexible natural gas-fired capacity to its portfolio.
Insight: Gazprom's grandeur fades as Europe abandons Russian gas
The European Union aims to end its use of Russian fossil fuels by 2027 and its overall gas consumption has decreased in part due to a shift to renewable energy sources. Last year, Gazprom posted a net loss of $7 B for 2023, its first since 1999, the year Putin came to power. It posted another loss in the first 9 months of 2024, the latest period for which figures are available.
AI, LNG demand to keep U.S. natgas use at record highs but bottlenecks threaten
U.S. natural gas use is set to continue hitting record highs due to soaring liquefied natural gas (LNG) demand and power consumption from data centers, executives said at a conference this week, while also warning a lack of infrastructure could hurt the industry.
U.S. propane exports have increased every year since 2007
U.S. propane exports averaged a record 1.8 MMbpd in 2024, the most since the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) began collecting this data in 1973. U.S. propane exports increased for each of the last 17 years, with growth driven by higher demand in East Asia, mainly China, and a widening propane price differential between U.S. and global benchmarks.
Greenlane Renewables continues to expand service business enhancing customer support and drive recurring revenue
Greenlane Renewables Inc. has secured three new service agreements for renewable natural gas (RNG) project sites under its 3-tiered service offering program.
Siemens Energy secures $1.6-B gas-fired power plant projects in Saudi Arabia
Siemens Energy has been awarded a $1.6-B project to provide technology for two gas-fired power plants in Saudi Arabia, the German company said.
Egypt to lease German gas liquefaction unit to bolster production
Egypt, which has struggled with declining domestic gas production, plans to lease a German floating gas liquefaction unit, the Egyptian petroleum ministry said.
Cheniere to use electricity to cut emissions from LNG production
Top U.S. LNG producer Cheniere plans on using electricity from the Texas grid at some of its LNG facilities to reduce emissions.
Archrock to acquire Natural Gas Compression Systems Inc.
Archrock Inc. and Natural Gas Compression Systems Inc. (NGCSI), a high-quality provider of contract gas compression services, have entered into definitive agreements under which Archrock will acquire NGCSI and NGCSE Inc. (collectively “NGCS”), in a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately $357 MM.
Chart Industries' technology to be used for Blue Spruce Operating's Dry Piney helium and carbon sequestration project (U.S.)
Chart Industries was selected by Blue Spruce Operating LLC to provide the Nitrogen Rejection Unit and helium process technology and associated equipment for their Dry Piney Helium and Carbon Sequestration Project to be located in Sublette County, Wyoming (U.S.).
Baker Hughes, NextDecade enter framework agreement for Rio Grande LNG expansion trains
Baker Hughes and NextDecade Corporation announced that they have entered into a framework agreement whereby NextDecade plans to utilize Baker Hughes’ gas turbine and refrigerant compressor technology
Woodside investment decision on Louisiana LNG may slip into Q2
Australia's Woodside LNG may push a final investment decision on its Louisiana LNG plant into the second quarter of 2025 as talks to sell half of the project drag on
Diversified Energy, FuelCell Energy and TESIAC to leverage coal mine methane, natgas for off-grid data center power projects
Diversified Energy Co. Plc. (Diversified Energy), FuelCell Energy Inc. (FuelCell Energy) and TESIAC have formed a strategic partnership intended to address the urgent energy needs of data centers by supplying as much as 360 megawatts (MW) of electricity to three distinct locations in Virginia, West Virginia and Kentucky (U.S.).
Europe gas prices rise on lower temperature forecast
Dutch and British wholesale gas prices rose on Monday morning, rebounding from lows late last week, on forecasts of lower temperatures and as Russian forces intensified attacks on Ukraine.
U.S. natural gas prices hit more than 2-yr high on record LNG exports, supply concerns
U.S. natural gas prices hit their highest level in more than two years on Monday, supported by record flows to liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facilities and supply concerns ahead of the summer season.
Vietnam to sign U.S. deals as trade, energy officials meet
Vietnam expects to sign pacts with the U.S. this week after its trade minister meets U.S. trade and energy officials.
North Ammonia, Höegh Evi to explore a clean ammonia supply chain from Norway to Europe
North Ammonia, a developer of renewable fuels of non-biological origin (RFNBO) ammonia facilities in Norway, and Höegh Evi, a global leader in marine energy infrastructure, have signed an agreement to explore a value chain for supplying hydrogen to European industrial users using green ammonia produced in Norway.
India's IOC seeks LNG cargoes for 2025-2029 delivery
State-run Indian Oil Corp (IOC) has issued a tender seeking liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes for delivery through to 2029, two industry sources said on Friday.
Indonesia embarks on long-stalled LNG push to displace diesel in power plants
After a decade of false starts, Indonesia is rolling out a $1.5-B project to distribute LNG on a small scale to feed dozens of power plants now running on diesel via a unique hub-and-spoke model across its vast archipelago.
European leaders add pressure to solve Kyiv gas transit halt
European leaders are set to urge EU authorities and Kyiv to intensify talks over a halt to Russian gas transit through Ukraine, according to draft summit conclusions seen by Reuters that follow pressure from Slovakia.
U.S. butane exports reached a new record in 2024
The U.S. is exporting record volumes of normal butane as global demand for LPG surges. U.S. normal butane exports averaged nearly 500,000 bpd in 2024, a 12% increase from the previous year
Vopak to build ethane tanks to support Thailand's petrochemical production
Vopak has reached a positive final investment decision it build 160,000-m3 tank infrastructure in Map Ta Phut, Rayong, to support the import of U.S. ethane into Thailand for petrochemical crackers
LNG retrofits surge as maritime industry seeks short-term carbon reduction solutions
A surprising development in 2024 was the resurgence of LNG retrofits as shipowners sought immediate carbon reductions to navigate regulatory requirements. More than 305 LNG-fueled ships were ordered last year, accounting for approximately 14% of newbuilding orders, significantly outpacing methanol and ammonia alternatives.
Digital Exclusive: The future of gas turbines in the green revolution
With the rise of renewables wreaking dramatic changes to gas turbine operational modes, there is now an increased focus on minimizing operational costs. Gas turbines may be here to stay, but filter systems must remain relevant and efficient, as well. While today’s gas turbines run almost exclusively on fossil fuels like natural gas, it would be a misconception to consider them obsolete technology. Not only are gas turbines extremely efficient, but they possess qualities that are not just desirable but will remain essential even in a future energy system completely separated from the carbon-emitting fuels that presently dominate it.
U.S. natgas prices hit fresh 26-month high on Canada tariffs worries, record LNG flows
U.S. natural gas futures edged up to a fresh 26-month high on Wednesday on record flows to liquefied natural gas export (LNG) plants and forecasts for higher demand this week than previously expected.
- Digital Exclusive: The future of gas turbines in the green revolution
- 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
