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Hyundai wins contract to build gas processing plant at Kazakhstan's Karachaganak field
Hyundai Engineering has signed a contract to build a large gas processing plant at the Karachaganak field in western Kazakhstan. "Hyundai Engineering has received a letter of award for a major gas processing plant project in Kazakhstan, further expanding its presence in Central Asia," the company sa..
Commonwealth LNG final investment decision attracts global syndicate of leading banks
Caturus, LLC, an independent integrated natural gas and LNG company, has announced the participation of 20 leading international financial institutions in the previously announced financing of its 9.5 MMtpy Commonwealth LNG export facility in Cameron Parish, Louisiana.
Canada–Korea energy partnership strengthens LNG development and long-term export opportunities
The Republic of Korea and Canada are deepening cooperation in energy resources, critical minerals, supply chain resilience and strategic industrial development, reflecting the growing importance of the bilateral economic relationship.
Sempra Infrastructure announces in-service of Port Arthur Pipeline Louisiana Connector
The Port Arthur Pipeline Louisiana Connector provides strategic energy infrastructure in the region. It will support the safe, reliable transportation of 2 billion cubic feet per day (Bcfd) of U.S. natural gas to global markets by supplying gas to Port Arthur LNG Phase 1, which will have nameplate capacity of approximately 13 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) and is currently under construction.
Inpex to ask Australia's workplace tribunal to block labor action at Ichthys LNG
Any supply disruption from prolonged strikes could further tighten global LNG markets reeling from losses caused by the Iran war and the near closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which normally carries a fifth of global crude oil and LNG shipments.
LNG demand in Asia recovers from Iran shock as China buys
The biggest-importing region is on track for arrivals of 21.83 million metric tons in June, the most for five months and also up from the 21.55 million tons in the same month last year.
EU proposes 21st package of sanctions against Russia, targeting banks, refiners, traders, LNG
The EU has proposed a 21st package of sanctions against Russia for its war in Ukraine, heavily targeting the country's banks and crypto networks as well as drone production, oil traders and refiners.
U.S. natgas futures rise as hotter weather boosts demand, some spot prices negative
U.S. natural gas futures edged up about 1% on Tuesday with forecasts for hotter weather than previously expected over the next two weeks boosting demand in mid-June, and a slow decline in output in recent days.
Malaysia to promise Japan maximum possible LNG and naphtha supplies
Japan faces a potential LNG supply crunch due to tensions linked to the Iran conflict, as air-conditioning demand in the country rises heading into summer.
Uniper and Canada’s Ksi Lisims LNG sign Letter of Interest for LNG supply
Advancing discussions on potential 2 MMtpy LNG supply from Canadian Ksi Lisims LNG project with planned total capacity of ~12 MMtpy First delivery of volumes possible in 2032 Supporting diversification of Uniper’s global LNG portfolio and security of supply Designed as one of the lowest-emissi..
SHI launches hull for $4-B Cedar LNG's FLNG vessel
Samsung Heavy Industries has launched the hull for the floating LNG (FLNG) unit that will serve the Cedar LNG project in Canada. The 3.3-million-tonnes-per-year vessel, named Megugu, was floated out last week and will now move into the next construction phase, including installation of topside modul..
Why Italy's weak hydro output may drag on Europe's gas rebuild efforts
When Italy's hydro output is strong, it acts as a quiet stabilizer for Europe's gas balance by allowing power firms in that region to curb gas use as hydro generation peaks.
Freeport LNG in Texas to take in more natgas on Monday after train shut on Saturday
When Freeport shuts, U.S. gas prices usually drop because demand for the fuel from the plant declines, and when liquefaction trains at Freeport restart, U.S. gas prices usually rise as demand for the fuel increases.
Putin urges Germany to make decision on buying Russian gas again via Nord Stream
Putin told journalists in St. Petersburg that one of the two lines of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline was intact and could start pumping gas "tomorrow."
Serbia secures three-month extension of gas supply from Gazprom
Serbia had secured in March a three-month extension of its gas contract with Russia.
Russian gas flows to Europe via TurkStream halted for maintenance
Scheduled maintenance work will take place from June 2 to June 10 at the Russkaya pumping station and receiving terminals in Turkey.
Bulgaria says expansion of gas infrastructure progressing on schedule
Seeking to counter the influence of Russian oil and gas in southern Europe, the United States last year signed a long-term deal to export liquefied natural gas to Greece, and on through Bulgaria and Romania to Ukraine via the so-called Vertical Gas Corridor, a route that would also allow gas flows in the opposite direction.
Eskom signs LNG deal to supply its planned 3,000 MW gas-fired Richards Bay project
Zululand Energy Terminal is South Africa's first LNG import terminal situated along the east coast in Richards Bay port.
Asia spot LNG rises on stronger demand, risk of supply disruptions
Asia spot liquefied natural gas prices rose this week on stronger demand from China and India, and amid supply disruption risks linked to industrial action in Australia and reduced output from maintenance activity elsewhere.
Sempra unit begins LNG production at Mexico project
The facility will supply U.S. natural gas to Asia and other Pacific markets via shorter shipping routes, cutting transit times and costs.
Caliche takes FID on 60-Bcf Texas gas storage expansion near Gulf Coast LNG Hub
Caliche has reached FID on the first phase of its Spindletop Expansion Project, adding natural gas storage capacity and pipeline connections to support LNG exports and rising Gulf Coast demand.
Singapore has enough LNG supplies for the rest of the year, energy regulator says
Replacement cargoes were purchased from Australia, U.S. and African suppliers.
Price rise as Iran war hostilities flare, LNG supply tightens
Dutch and British wholesale natural gas contracts rose on Wednesday morning as fresh strikes in the Gulf cloud the outlook for any peace deal and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and as a strike in Australia could curb global liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply further.
Putin approves sale of TotalEnergies' 10% stake in sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 project
If finalized, the French oil major would still hold an indirect stake in the project, as it owns 19.4% of private Russian liquefied natural gas company Novatek.
UK's Centrica signs natural gas supply deal with Canada's Peyto
The volumes equate to about five liquefied natural gas cargoes per year.
U.S. natural gas storage capacity increased slightly in 2025
Underground natural gas storage provides a source of energy when demand increases, balancing U.S. energy needs.
Unions threaten to stop Inpex Ichthys LNG loadings from next week
Workers began a limited strike on Tuesday at Inpex's Ichthys liquefied natural gas facilities in Australia over a wage dispute, and their unions threatened much broader action next week that could disrupt LNG production and loadings.
INEOS Energy signs LNG supply agreement with Marubeni Corporation for delivery into Asia from 2029
INEOS Energy has signed a liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply agreement with Marubeni Corporation for delivery into Asian markets, marking the company’s first LNG deliveries into the Pacific Basin. Under the agreement, INEOS Energy will supply LNG on a Delivered Ex-Ship (DES) basis, providing reliab..
New analysis sheds forecast three global LNG market scenarios as Iran conflict removes 20% of global supply
Wood Mackenzie has published new analysis outlining three distinct outcomes for global LNG markets following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The conflict has removed more than 80 million tons per annum (Mtpa) of LNG from world markets, equivalent to 20% of global supply. The longer the strait r..
IEA: Natural gas spending to hit 10-yr high in 2026 as oil investment falls
As global energy markets remain disrupted by the Iran war, which has halted tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and caused production stoppages across the Middle East, companies are accelerating investment in other geographies and boosting spending on renewables, LNG and coal to shore up supply security.
- Cheniere signs deal with Bechtel to expand U.S. LNG export capacity
- TC Energy approves $1.5-B Columbia Gas expansion after profit tops estimates
- NextDecade to use Honeywell liquefaction technology for 30-MMtpy LNG terminal
- Wärtsilä continues to expand its data center footprint with new 790 MW order in Texas
- SUBLIME Energie inaugurates world's first system capable of liquefying biogas into a renewable fuel
