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Lloyd’s Register, CoolCo and HD HMS successfully deliver sub-coolers for LNG boil-off reliquefaction retrofit on LNG carrier Kool Glacier
Lloyd's Register, Cool Company Ltd. and HD Hyundai Marine Solutions have successfully completed a landmark re-liquefaction retrofit on the Kool Glacier, a CoolCo-owned 162,000 CBM LNG carrier, marking a significant step forward in sustainable shipping operations.
Vopak in talks with partners for Australia LNG import project
Vopak has started talks with gas suppliers and offtakers for its liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal project in Victoria, Australia, and expects to take a final investment decision (FID) in 2026–2027.
Australia’s bet on natural gas endangers its climate credentials
Australia's approval of a 40-yr extension for a huge gas project has overshadowed its bid to host a United Nations climate summit next year and tarnishes its green credentials.
Sinopec sets up $690-MM hydrogen-energy-focused venture capital fund
China’s state oil and gas major Sinopec has established a venture capital fund focused on hydrogen energy, with an initial size of 5 billion yuan ($690 MM).
U.S. ethane exports to China hit new roadblock with license requirement
Chinese purchases of U.S. ethane, a key petrochemical feedstock, face fresh uncertainty after the U.S. Commerce Department told exporters to seek licenses to export to China
Fincantieri, TUI Cruises launch its dual-fuel operation ship Mein Schiff Flow
Fincantieri and TUI Cruises, a JV between TUI AG and Royal Caribbean Cruises, celebrated the launch of Mein Schiff Flow at the Monfalcone shipyard in Italy. The vessel is the second of two next-generation InTUItion class cruise ships, designed for dual-fuel operation [LNG and marine gasoil (MGO)]. The new ship is expected to enter service in mid-2026.
Port Arthur LNG (U.S.) Phase 2 receives non-FTA export authorization
Sempra Infrastructure, a subsidiary of Sempra, announced that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued a permit to the Port Arthur LNG Phase 2 development project to allow the export of up to approximately 13.5 MMtpy of U.S.-produced LNG to countries that do not have a free-trade agreement (FTA) with the U.S.
Hitachi Energy provides solution for Chinese green hydrogen-ammonia-methanol integrated project
Hitachi Energy has delivered rectifier transformers for electrolytic hydrogen to a hydrogen industry park built by China Energy Engineering Corporation (CEEC) in Songyuan, a city in northeast China.
Matador Resources Company announces start up of Marlan plant expansion
Matador and its midstream affiliate, San Mateo Midstream, LLC announced the successful start-up of San Mateo’s Marlan cryogenic natural gas processing plant (the Marlan Plant) expansion in Eddy County, New Mexico.
New prices for natural gas transmission services have been approved
On 29 May 2025, the National Energy Regulatory Council approved Amber Grid natural gas transmission services tariffs that will come into effect from 1 January 2026.
Kyushu Electric to sign 20-yr deal to buy LNG from U.S. firm Energy Transfer
Japan's Kyushu Electric Power said on Thursday it will sign a 20-yr purchase contract with U.S. energy firm Energy Transfer to buy up to 1 metric MMtpy of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from its Lake Charles LNG project.
U.S. Senators reintroduce "Protect LNG Act" legislation to expedite LNG project approvals
U.S. Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Tim Scott (R-S.C.) reintroduced the Protect LNG Act. The legislation ensures that a court cannot vacate a previously authorized LNG permit, clarifies the venue for LNG lawsuits before federal courts, and mandates that courts grant expedited decisions in relevant cases.
NextDecade, Japan's JERA sign 20-year LNG supply deal
U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) producer NextDecade said on Thursday it had signed a 20-year deal to supply Japan's biggest power generator JERA with 2 metric MMtpy of LNG from its Rio Grande project's fifth liquefaction facility.
Edison confident of positive outcome in Venture Global LNG arbitration
Italian utility Edison is confident of a positive outcome in an arbitration involving U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplier Venture Global, which is expected by the end of the year.
AM Green and Port of Rotterdam Authority to establish green energy supply chain
AM Green and the Port of Rotterdam Authority signed a Memorandum of Understanding to focus on building a green energy supply chain between India and Northwestern Europe via Rotterdam, Europe’s first energy port and a key H2 carriers entry point.
Australia clears Woodside to run North West Shelf LNG plant to 2070
Australia conditionally approved a request by Woodside Energy to extend until 2070 the life of its North West Shelf gas plant, following a six-year review dogged by delays, appeals and backlash from green groups.
Cheniere enters natural gas deal with Canadian Natural Resources
U.S. LNG exporter Cheniere Energy said on Wednesday its unit has entered into a long-term agreement to purchase natural gas from Canadian Natural Resources.
U.S. natgas prices climb 2% to 2-week high on lower output, higher demand forecasts
U.S. natural gas futures climbed about 2% to a two-week high on Wednesday on a drop in output, forecasts for more demand next week than previously expected and an outlook calling for hotter-than-normal weather this summer that should boost the amount of gas power generators burn to keep air conditioners humming.
Glenfarne partners with Worley on final engineering for 807-mi Alaska LNG pipeline
Glenfarne Alaska LNG has selected Worley to undertake additional engineering and prepare a final cost estimate for the Alaska LNG Pipeline in sufficient detail to achieve final investment decision (FID) for the pipeline.
German gas pipeline lobby proposes reforms to cut cost of storage
Germany's pipeline lobby group has proposed a new approach to gas storage, including a permanent national reserve, in an effort to reduce the cost of building up an energy buffer ahead of the European winter.
Hoerbiger hydrogen mobility team wins new HCP 500 order in Norway
Agder Hydrogen Hub AS has selected HOERBIGER to deliver two HCP 500 hydrogen compression packages for their new hydrogen production facility in Fiskå, Kristiansand, Norway
Ukraine hopes to import gas via Trans-Balkan pipeline at lower transit fee
Ukraine's energy regulator has approved a gas import mechanism that will avoid high transit fees when supplying gas through the Trans-Balkan pipeline from Greece to Ukraine.
Worley Consulting to provide ongoing LTA services for Northern Endurance Partnership and NZT Power
Worley Consulting has been chosen to continue delivering lender’s technical advisor (LTA) services for the Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP) and Net Zero Teesside Power (NZT Power).
Eni in talks with GIP for sale of 49.99% of carbon capture unit
Eni has entered exclusive talks to sell a 49.99% stake in its carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) business to BlackRock's infrastructure fund GIP.
South Africa proposes buying U.S. LNG as it seeks trade deal
South Africa has offered to buy liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the United States over a 10-year period as part of proposals to secure a trade deal.
Woodfibre LNG sets new benchmark as world’s first net-zero LNG export facility
At its new LNG facility under development in British Columbia, the company is on track to become the world's first net zero LNG export facility – achieving net zero not only during operations, but also throughout the construction phase.
Uniper, thyssenkrupp Uhde partner to build large-scale ammonia cracker in Germany
thyssenkrupp Uhde and Uniper are entering into a strategic partnership to bring a key technology for global hydrogen trading to industrial maturity: the large-scale ammonia cracker. In a first step, a demonstration plant with a capacity of 28 tpd ammonia will be built at Uniper’s Gelsenkirchen-Scholven site in Germany.
Malaysia's Petronas aims for China, Vietnam expansion while seeking long-term LNG supply
Malaysia's Petroliam Nasional, or Petronas, aims to expand its liquefied natural gas (LNG) sales into markets such as China and Vietnam while also looking to secure more long-term supply from North America and emerging markets.
Soft China dampens Asia LNG demand while Europe's imports ease
Asia's imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) stagnated in May while Europe's continued to ease as demand in both of the world's top-importing regions entered the seasonal slump between winter and summer peaks.
Germany opens second gas terminal at Wilhelmshaven port
Germany officially launched a second liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal at Wilhelmshaven on Monday, state operator Deutsche Energy Terminal said, as part of efforts to diversify the country's energy supply.

- Three killed, two injured in accident at LNG construction site in Texas (U.S.)
- U.S. ethane exports to China hit new roadblock with license requirement
- Update: How Germany is building up LNG import terminals
- Glencore to offtake 2 MMtpy of LNG from Commonwealth LNG's export facility in Cameron Parish, Louisiana
- Woodside approves $17.5-B U.S. LNG project, targets 2029 start