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Russia's January LNG exports down 5%, data shows
Russia's exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in January fell by 5% from a year earlier to 2.75 MM tonnes (t), LSEG preliminary data showed on Monday.
Japan weighs Alaska LNG pipeline pledge to win Trump's favor
Japan is considering offering support for a $44-B gas pipeline in Alaska as it seeks to court U.S. President Donald Trump and forestall potential trade friction, according to three officials familiar with the matter.
Vietnam's first LNG power plant to start generating to national grid on Saturday
The 750-megawatt Nhon Trach 3 Plant in the southern province of Dong Nai is the first in a fleet of 13 LNG-fired plants with total capacity of 22.4 gigawatts that Vietnam aims to have by 2030.
EU won't ban Russian LNG until it secures alternatives, diplomats say
The European Commission did not propose a ban on Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) in its latest package of sanctions because member states raised concerns about first securing alternatives including from the U.S., EU diplomats said.
ADNOC Gas strengthens partnership with JERA global markets through new LNG agreement
ADNOC Gas Plc. and its subsidiaries (ADNOC Gas or the company), a world-class integrated gas processing company, has signed a $450-MM (AED1.653-B) 3-yr liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply agreement with JERA Global Markets Pte. Ltd.
LNG imports jump as Europe draws cargoes from Asia
The world's imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) are set to jump to the highest in a year in January as Europe's winter demand draws cargoes away from top-consuming region Asia.
Malaysia's Petronas to decommission Sabah-Sarawak gas pipeline
Malaysia's Petronas will decommission the Sabah-Sarawak gas pipeline, the state energy firm said on Tuesday in its activity outlook report.
Argent LNG (U.S.) to provide 5 MMtpy to Bangladesh
Argent LNG, which is developing a 25-MMtpy LNG facility in Louisiana, has signed a non-binding agreement with the government of Bangladesh to purchase up to 5 MMtpy of LNG, the company said in a statement on Friday.
Petronet CEO: Rise in U.S. LNG production to benefit
An increase in LNG production in the United States after President Donald Trump ended a moratorium on new export permits should benefit consuming nations like India, the chief executive of the country's top gas importer said on Monday.
Tamboran and Santos execute MoU to progress studies for Darwin LNG expansion
Tamboran Resources Corp. and Santos Ltd. have entered into a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) to undertake technical studies relating to a potential Darwin LNG (DLNG) Train 2 expansion and collaborative work on the jointly owned EP 161 acreage (Santos 75% operator, Tamboran 25%) in the Beetaloo Basin.
China stimulus to lift 2025 gas imports, but trade war may curb growth
China's natural gas imports are forecast to rise in 2025, with liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments headed for a record as economic stimulus plans lift demand from industries, although analysts and traders said trade tension with the U.S. may cap growth.
Japan's JERA plans to expand U.S. LNG purchases to diversify energy supply
Japan's top liquefied natural gas (LNG) buyer, JERA, plans to increase its purchases of LNG from the United States to diversify its supply and meet demand growth spurred by data centers and AI.
IEA: Global gas markets to remain tight on rising demand
Global natural gas markets will remain tight this year as demand rises and output grows more slowly than before the energy crisis of 2022 and the pandemic of 2020-2021, a quarterly report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) said.
Argentina's YPF signs deal with Indian firms to export LNG
Argentina's state-run oil company YPF signed a memorandum of understanding with three Indian firms to potentially export up to 10 MMtpy of liquefied natural gas.
China's LNG imports reach three-year high in 2024, narrowly missing record
Shipments of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to China, the world's largest buyer of the chilled fuel, rose to a three-year high in 2024 but defied predictions that imports could reach a new record.
LNG traders divert six U.S. cargoes to Europe from Asia
Traders diverted at least six cargoes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) that were on course for Asia to Europe earlier this month, drawn by higher European prices and amid weak Asian demand.
Hungary imported 7.6 Bm3 of gas via Turkstream pipeline in 2024
Hungary imported 7.6 Bm3 of gas from Serbia via the Turkstream pipeline in 2024, with the Serbian interconnector point running at 90% capacity, and this is set to continue, the Hungarian Transmission System Operator FGSZ said on Friday.
South Korea considering buying more U.S. oil and gas
South Korea is interested in importing more U.S. oil and gas to diversify energy sources and ensure stable supplies given tensions in the Middle East.
Russia targets Ukraine gas infrastructure in latest missile barrage
Russia launched scores of missiles and drones at Ukraine on Wednesday, targeting gas infrastructure and other energy facilities in western regions in a new barrage against the struggling power system in the depths of winter.
Moldova's separatist enclave hopes Russia will resume gas supplies soon
Moldova's breakaway Transdniestria region expects to receive Russian gas again soon to meet its needs, its leader Vadim Krasnoselsky said on Wednesday, two weeks into crippling power cuts in the Russian-backed enclave.
Ten EU countries call for sanctions on Russian gas, LNG
Ten European Union (EU) countries have called for the 27-nation bloc to ban imports of pipeline gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia, as Europe debates fresh sanctions on Moscow over the war in Ukraine.
Russia says potential bankruptcy or sale of Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline operator would be ‘theft’
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday that the potential bankruptcy or sale of the operator of the completed but never launched Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline would amount to "theft."
KT-Kinetics Technology, NEXTCHEM awarded contracts for Petronas hydrogen unit
KT-Kinetics technology will provide engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning services for a 38,000 m3/hr hydrogen production unit which is expected to be operational by the second half of 2028.
Since the 2011 Fukushima accident, Japan has restarted 14 nuclear reactors
Japanese utilities restarted two additional nuclear reactors in 2024 that had been suspended from operations in response to the 2011 Fukushima Daiichi accident, taking the total number of restarted reactors to 14 since the accident.
Europe's LNG imports surge, but not at Asia's expense
Europe's imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) surged to an 11-month high in December, but the gain didn't come at the expense of Asia, which also recorded higher arrivals.
Central Europe gas flows adjusted after Ukraine transit ends
Central European gas flows have adapted to the halt of Russian supplies through Ukraine on Jan. 1, as increased shipments to the region from Germany and Italy make up the shortfall.
PacificLight Power to build H2-ready gas power plant in Singapore
PacificLight Power (PLP) said on Friday it has received approval from the Singapore government to build a new hydrogen (H2)-fueled gas power plant on Jurong Island.
Moscow-backed enclave in Moldova feels pain from lack of Russian gas
The severing of one of Russia's last gas export routes to Europe is being felt most painfully in a small, mainly Russian-speaking breakaway region of Moldova that has for decades looked to Moscow for protection.
Russian gas flows via Ukraine for last days as transit deal crumbles
Russia pumped gas on Monday to European customers via Ukraine for one of the last days before a key transit deal expires at the end of the year, marking the almost complete loss of Russia's once mighty hold over the European gas market.
Austria energy regulator expects smooth transition as Ukraine gas deal ends
Austria should not face supply disruption as it has prepared for the switch from eastern supplies of natural gas to western alternatives after Ukraine's contract with Gazprom expires on Tuesday.
- ADNOC Gas awards $2.1 B in contracts to enhance LNG supply infrastructure
- U.S. Department of the Treasury releases final rules for clean hydrogen production tax credit
- Nicor Gas celebrates its first renewable natural gas interconnection
- EnviTec Biogas looks to expand biogas production into the U.S.
- Phillips 66 outlines nearly $3-B capital program for 2025
