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Russia's pipeline gas exports to Europe up 3% in May year-on-year
Turkey is the only transit route left for Russian gas to Europe after Ukraine chose not to extend a five-year deal with Moscow that expired in January 2025.
Ukraine, Lithuania agree on long-term LNG supply via Klaipeda
Ukraine has been forced to increase imports since Russia stepped up its attacks on the country's gas production late last year.
bp sells 5% stake in Australian Browse LNG project to South Korea's GS Energy
bp said it agreed to sell 5% of its stake in the Browse liquefied natural gas project in Western Australia to South Korea's GS Energy. The sale leaves bp with a 39.33% stake in the Woodside-led WDS.AX project, which is expected to cost A$48.7 billion ($34.96 billion) and seeks to develop Australia'..
LNG carriers face compliance-driven fleet bifurcation as EU maritime carbon costs reach $1,256/ton by 2030
The engine type fitted to an LNG carrier when it was built is now the single most important factor in its compliance cost exposure. For a growing share of the global fleet, the numbers are turning against them, according to new analysis from Wood Mackenzie. The LNG shipping fleet is splitting into ..
Germany says natural gas storage levels have risen to 31%
Natural gas storage levels in Germany have risen further since Wednesday to reach 31% of capacity, an economy ministry spokesperson said on Friday, reiterating that state involvement in the market-driven procedure was not required...
India asks state fuel retailers to build LPG storage for 30 days' demand
India has asked state-run fuel retailers to increase the storage capacity of liquefied petroleum gas to meet 30-days' demand, Sujata Sharma, a joint secretary in the federal oil ministry said. India is also working on increasing its crude storage, Sharma said...
Mitsui seeks LNG investments to meet power demand from data centers
Japanese trading house Mitsui is looking to invest in LNG projects across the Middle East, the U.S. and Australia to meet rising power demand from data centers, Bloomberg News reported, citing its CEO Kenichi Hori. The company will consider taking equity stakes or securing supply agreements in LNG ..
Bechtel greenlit for Sabine Pass Liquefaction expansion in Southwest Louisiana (U.S.)
Bechtel today announced it has received Limited Notice to Proceed (LNTP) from Cheniere for Train 7 at the Sabine Pass Liquefaction (SPL) Expansion Project (Phase 1) in Southwest Louisiana, advancing one of the next major expansions of U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) export capacity into the engine..
Honeywell and McNeese State University partner to train the LNG workforce of the future
Honeywell has partnered with McNeese State University as the institution opens its LNG Center of Excellence on campus in Lake Charles, Louisiana (U.S.) to help train the next generation of process engineers and LNG professionals. This state-of-the-art facility will include the latest Honeywell auto..
South Africa's Transnet signs operator agreement for LNG import terminal at Ngqura port
South Africa is pivoting towards natural gas as a transitional fuel as it moves away from coal-fired plants that provide the bulk of its electricity needs.
Ksi Lisims LNG signs Canada's first European LNG deal
Ksi Lisims LNG LP has entered into a Heads of Agreement (HOA) with Germany's SEFE (Securing Energy for Europe) for the sale and purchase of 1 million tons per year of LNG. The milestone agreement represents increasing global interest in Canada as a future LNG hub and in Ksi Lisims LNG as a supplier ..
Pembina greenlights 750-MMft3d Heartland Extraction Plant to provide ethane feedstock to Dow Chemical
Pembina Pipeline Corporation announced that it is proceeding with the Heartland Extraction Plant (HEP) and provided an update on its ethane supply agreement with Dow. The sanctioning of HEP represents a capital efficient, low-risk monetization of Pembina's liquids extraction rights on the Yellowhea..
Not everybody is a loser from the Iran war—just ask Brunei
The focus from the Iran conflict has largely been on the increasing cost the world is having to pay through higher crude oil and natural gas prices resulting from the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Russia sends first LNG tanker this year eastward along the Arctic
Russia hopes to boost trade with Asia along the route, which it sees as an alternative to other routes such as the Suez Canal, at a time of heightened security risks for navigation, especially in the Middle East during military conflicts.
Cheniere signs deal with Bechtel to expand U.S. LNG export capacity
The Sabine Pass LNG terminal has natural gas liquefaction facilities with a total production capacity of over 30 metric MMtpy of LNG in operation.
Mercuria and Motor Oil Hellas sign MoU to cooperate on LNG supply through Dioriga Gas FSRU
Mercuria Energy and Motor Oil Hellas (MOH) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a framework for long-term cooperation in connection with the Dioriga Gas floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) project in Greece's Saronic Gulf.
Trinidad’s Atlantic LNG shuts processing unit for maintenance
Atlantic LNG shut its 6 mtpa Train 4 for planned maintenance Closure could last up to two months Company to lose about half its LNG output Trinidad and Tobago’s flagship Atlantic LNG facility shut its Train 4 processing unit on Tuesday for planned maintenance, according to two people with..
JGC begins work on standardized FLNG plant design package
JGC Holdings Corporation and its overseas EPC subsidiary, JGC Corporation, announced the development of a standardized design package for floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) production, storage and offloading facilities. The initiative is intended to streamline front-end design work and accelerate..
Ukraine reduces gas storage rates to encourage buildup before winter
Ukraine has Europe's largest underground gas storage capacity, with facilities able to hold more than 30 Bm3 of gas.
Hanwha Power and the University of Alberta sign MoU to advance R&D of low-carbon power technologies
An agreement signed between the University of Alberta and South Korean energy company Hanwha Power brings together top engineering expertise to advance research and development of low-carbon power technologies. The memorandum of understanding sets the stage for collaborations on next-generation “en..
Turkey's BOTAS signs deal with Italy's Edison for natural gas and LNG cooperation
Under the agreement, natural gas and liquefied natural gas supply opportunities and joint commercial prospects will be assessed.
Two trains at Petronas' Bintulu LNG plant offline due to production issues
The Bintulu complex in the state of Sarawak on Borneo island is Petronas' flagship LNG facility, with nine production trains and an annual production capacity of 29.3 metric MMtpy.
Draft of Australian LNG policy draws ire from industry
The Domestic Supply Obligation (DSO) rule will operate from July 2027 and will only apply to contracts or extensions of existing contracts signed after December 22 last year, although it is clear while it will "respect" contracts it wants more gas to market.
QatarEnergy extends force majeure until mid-August, Italy's Edison says
Edison holds a long-term contract with QatarEnergy for the supply of 6.4 Bm3y of liquefied natural gas per year to Italy which has been impacted since April by disruptions linked to the Iran war.
Russia says Armenia could lose cheap gas if it turns away, ahead of Rubio visit
Armenia is a member of a Russian-led economic union and heavily dependent on Russia for energy supplies, but in recent years it has sought deeper ties with the European Union, including adopting a law last year to launch its accession process to the bloc.
Australian union calls off planned strikes at Inpex LNG plant
Australia is Japan's largest LNG supplier, and the country is facing a possible supply crunch due to the Iran war and rising air-conditioning demand as it heads into summer.
Eni strengthens its global LNG strategy with long-term supply agreements in Indonesia
Eni signed three long term agreements with the LNG sellers of South Hub and North Hub gas projects, both operated by Eni with a material participating interest averaging in excess of 80% across the 2 hubs, for the purchase of liquefied natural gas in Indonesia. These contracts further strengthen Eni..
Asia LNG prices hit 7-week high as demand rises and Iran conflict stirs risk
Asia spot liquefied natural gas rose this week to its highest level in seven weeks as stronger early summer demand and supply risks tightened availability and geopolitical uncertainty around the Iran conflict keeps markets on edge.
Ukraine aims to triple biomethane output to 150 MMm3 in 2026
Prior to the war with Russia, Ukraine was nearly self-sufficient in natural gas, meeting almost all of its needs through domestic production.
U.S. FERC proposes reforms to fast-track natural gas infrastructure permitting
These reforms will further streamline the permitting process and speed up construction of infrastructure on which Americans rely for affordable and reliable energy.
- 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
