natural gas

Hungary's energy supply is secure, foreign minister says

Hungary's energy supply is not in danger, its foreign minister said on Wednesday, adding that the state's gas supply is not threatened by the ongoing fighting in Sudzha in Russia's Kursk region, as other pipelines transport sufficient amounts of gas.

Enterprise to acquire Piñon Midstream for $950 MM

Enterprise Products Partners L.P. and Piñon Midstream announced that Enterprise’s affiliate has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Piñon Midstream in a debt-free transaction for $950 MM in cash consideration.

PPG launches PPG PITT-THERM 909 spray-on insulation coating for oil and gas, infrastructure industries

PPG announced the launch of PPG PITT-THERM® 909 spray-on insulation (SOI) coating. This silicone-based coating is designed for high-heat environments in the oil and gas, chemical, petrochemical and other critical infrastructure industries.

Florida cranking fossil fuel use, natural gas provides 72% of state’s power

The United States' third most populous state has the country's dirtiest major power system, and looks set to become a stand-out by remaining highly dependent on fossil fuels even as the rest of the nation transitions power systems towards cleaner energy.

NextDecade withdraws carbon capture and storage application at FERC

NextDecade Corporation announced that its subsidiary Rio Grande LNG, LLC withdrew its application at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for the proposed carbon capture and storage (CCS) project at the Rio Grande LNG facility and requested that the FERC terminate the CCS proceeding.

ADNOC, PETRONAS and Storegga to collaborate on offshore carbon capture and storage in Malaysia

PETRONAS, ADNOC and Storegga announced the signing of a Joint Study and Development Agreement (JSDA) to evaluate the carbon dioxide emissions storage capabilities of saline aquifers and the construction of carbon capture and storage (CCS) facilities in the Penyu basin, offshore Peninsular Malaysia.

Russia complains to Germany over Nord Stream sabotage probe

Russia has complained to Germany over its investigation into the 2022 explosions that ruptured the Nord Stream gas pipelines after a key suspect escaped arrest in Poland.

Woodside gets environmental go-ahead for Scarborough project, green group backs down

Woodside's $12.5-B Scarborough gas project in Western Australia has all primary environmental approvals in place after a green group agreed to dismiss its challenge in a federal court.

U.S. appeals court scraps natural gas pipeline safety standards

A U.S. appeals court has tossed out several natural gas pipeline safety standards adopted by President Joe Biden's administration following industry criticism about the massive costs on pipeline operators.

Brazos Midstream achieves significant milestones in buildout of Midland Basin gas gathering and processing system

Brazos Midstream has completed several significant milestone projects consisting of major new-build pipelines and processing facilities located in the core of the Midland Basin, one of the most active oil and gas producing regions in the United States.

Brazil's fossil push undermines Lula's green ambitions

Brazil is positioning itself as a leader in the global transition towards clean energy, with hydropower as its top source of electricity, wind and solar growing rapidly, and renewables fueling a quarter of its transport. But Brazil has also invested heavily in fossil fuels, and the government plans to turn the country from world's seventh biggest oil producer into its fourth by 2030.

NFE's Altamira LNG sends first LNG cargo from Mexico

New Fortress Energy shipped an initial cargo this month from its Altamira FLNG production vessel in Mexico.

India's Swan Energy to sell stake in LNG terminal for $399 MM

Indian oil & gas firm Swan Energy plans to sell a stake in one of its LNG terminals to Turkish state energy company BOTAS in a deal worth $399 MM.

Hexagon Agility receives order for RNG fuel systems from major NA refuse fleet

Hexagon Agility, a subsidiary of Hexagon Composites, has received orders for renewable natural gas (RNG) fuel systems from a major refuse fleet in North America.

Karpowership makes $1-B LNG-to-power investment in South African Power Pool

Karpowership, a major international energy company, has announced its plans to invest a transformative $1 B of LNG-to-power infrastructure that will be based in Mozambique and made available to the entire South African Power Pool (SAPP).

LS Power launches Lightning Power, a leading U.S. independent power producer

LS Power, a leading development, investment and operating company focused on the North American power and energy infrastructure sector, has formed Lightning Power, a leading independent power producer (IPP).

Column: Europe's gas surplus has mostly been eliminated

Europe's record gas surplus inherited from the winter of 2023/24 has been largely eliminated following an unusually small accumulation of inventories so far in the summer of 2024.

Russian court orders $1.2 B of Linde UK assets be frozen

A Russian court has ordered that assets worth around $1.15 B of a British subsidiary of German industrial gases company Linde be frozen in a dispute over a gas processing plant.

UK approval for gas-fired power station was lawful, court rules

Britain's approval of a new gas-fired power station backed by bp was lawful, London's High Court ruled on Wednesday.

China’s natural gas consumption, production and imports all increased in 2023

In 2023, 7%, or 2.6 billion cubic feet per day (Bcfd), more natural gas was consumed in China than in 2022, after a decline of 1.1% in 2022 when economic growth was slower, mainly due to China’s zero-COVID policies, leading to a reduction in natural gas consumption.

Russian gas flows to Europe despite fighting

Intense fighting between Ukrainian and Russian forces near a pipeline Russia uses to supply European countries with gas has not disrupted supplies.

LaBella Associates acquires Process Pipeline Services, enhancing natural gas capabilities

LaBella Associates, an international architecture, engineering, environmental and planning firm, has acquired Process Pipeline Services Inc. (PPS), a provider of engineering, design and consultation services focused on the natural gas industry.

Is it the end for Russian gas supplies to Europe via Ukraine?

Russia is still pumping natural gas to Europe via the war zone in Ukraine. Why?

U.S. natgas hits near 3-week high on output drop, hotter weather forecasts

U.S. natural gas futures rose more than 1% to a near three-week high on Monday, supported by a drop in output in recent days and forecasts for hotter weather that should boost the amount of gas power generators burn to keep air conditioners humming.

Wood Mackenzie: LFG-to-RNG production success depends on location and scale

Landfill gas (LFG) remains the most popular feedstock option for renewable gas production (LFG-to-RNG), but project pre-tax breakeven prices can range, with success relying heavily on location and scale.

ADNOC Gas announces record Q2 net income of $1.19 B

ADNOC Gas plc and its subsidiaries announced strong financial results for Q2 2024, posting an adjusted net income of $1.19 B, a 21% year-on-year improvement exceeding market expectations.

GFI LNG, Pilot LNG form JV to develop Salina Cruz LNG project in Mexico

The Salina Cruz LNG JV will develop, construct and operate an LNG bunkering and transshipment terminal in Salinas del Márquez, Salina Cruz, Oaxaca, Mexico. Strategically located on the Pacific side of the Panama Canal, the project is ideally positioned to supply North and Central American bunker and fuel markets.

Perspective: What happens if Russian gas transit via Ukraine stops?

Heavy fighting near the Russian town of Sudzha, where Russian gas flows into Ukraine, has raised concerns over a sudden stop to transit flows via Ukraine before a five-year deal with Russia's Gazprom expires.

The power of AI: How oil/gas companies are using AI-powered geospatial analytics to identify and prevent potential leaks

8/7/2024

The challenge all O&G producers face is monitoring and maintaining an aging and widely distributed pipeline infrastructure. These organizations manage thousands of miles of pipelines to deliver petroleum and natural gas.

The case for electrifying brownfield compressor stations

8/7/2024

Gas transmission system operators around the world are under intense pressure to reduce emissions, lower costs and ensure profitability in a future defined by market volatility. Upgrading legacy drive systems in compressor stations can play a key role in achieving these objectives.