Europe

U.S. LNG export pause leaves EU, industry at odds over energy security

Europe will have enough gas supply for the next 10 years and thereafter despite a move by the U.S. administration to pause approvals on new LNG plants, EU energy officials and analysts said, dismissing industry's warnings.

Mitsui records $93 MM more in provisions for sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 project

Japan's Mitsui & Co said it had recorded $93 MM as additional provisions on its investment in Russia's Arctic LNG 2 project sanctioned by the United States, but lifted its full-year profit forecast.

Poland's Gaz-System chooses Mitsui O.S.K. Lines for FSRU

Polish pipeline operator Gaz-System has chosen Japan's Mitsui O.S.K. Lines to supply a floating storage and regasification unit.

Norway to add more Arctic acreage for oil and gas drilling

Norway plans to add another 37 blocks to its annual so-called pre-defined areas oil and gas licensing round in the Norwegian Sea and the Barents Sea.

Jenbacher engines to power Poland’s largest gas-fueled power plant, replacing coal power

INNIO Group announced that five Jenbacher J920 FleXtra engines will power a 50 MWe combined heat and power project in Bydgoszcz, Poland, for PGE Energia Ciepła S.A.

Russia ready to discuss gas supplies with EU as Ukraine transit deal expires

Russia is ready to hold talks with the European Union on natural gas supplies as a transit deal with Ukraine expires at the end of 2024, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak was quoted as saying.

Russia’s planned gas pipeline to China faces construction delay

Mongolian Prime Minister L. Oyun-Erdene said construction of Russia's planned new Power of Siberia-2 gas pipeline to China, which was expected to start this year, may be delayed.

Baker Hughes achieves new hydrogen milestones to accelerate transition to hydrogen economy

Baker Hughes, an energy technology company, announced several milestones to support the growth of the hydrogen economy, as part of the company’s broader strategy in new energy.

Sanctions squeezing Sibur's supply of tankers for Ust-Luga LPG

Russia's largest petrochemical company and exporter of LPG Sibur is reducing LPG exports from the Baltic Sea port of Ust-Luga due to shortages of gas tankers amid sanctions.

Russia's Novatek to load first cargo from Arctic LNG 2 in February

Novatek, Russia's largest producer of LNG, may start loading first cargo from the Arctic LNG 2 plant in February.

Germany's SEFE seeks to expand natural gas business beyond Europe

Fresh from clinching a $54.43-B pipeline gas deal in Norway last month, Germany's SEFE is looking for more suppliers to offer LNG for its customers.

Ukraine may stop importing gas, start exporting electricity

Ukraine is close to being self-sufficient in gas for 2024 and may resume electricity exports in the spring.

Qatar delays LNG shipments to Europe amid Red Sea conflict

Qatar, one of the world's biggest LNG exporters, is delaying some shipments to Europe as conflict in the Red Sea forces longer travel times.

Germany's Uniper focused on meeting gas demand to mid-2030s

Uniper will stick to its core gas business as demand for the fuel continues into the middle of the next decade, at the same time as investing in carbon-free energy.

LPG exports from Russian ports to Turkey double in 2023

Supplies of LPG from Russian ports to Turkey doubled in 2023, according to traders and LSEG data, as trade between Moscow and Ankara grows at a brisk pace amid Russia's pivot away from Europe.

Unclear if Belgium can use EU option to block Russian LNG

It is unclear if Belgium will be able to use the option in an upcoming European Union law to block imports of Russian LNG.

Norway's December gas output hits record, oil beats forecast

Norway's natural gas output rose in December to an all-time high, beating an official forecast, while crude oil production was also above expectations.

The Gas Vitality LNG bunker vessel completes her 100th LNG bunker operation in Marseille, France

The Gas Vitality LNG bunker vessel celebrated the onset of the New Year by successfully conducting her 100th bunkering operation.

Gas exporting group sees tight global LNG markets until 2026

The Gas Exporting Countries Forum sees tight global LNG markets until 2026 as demand rises 1.5% this year and up to 22% through 2050.

Germany set for gas power plant expansion deal this week

German stakeholders are set to agree a deal on a much-anticipated roadmap for the construction of several new gas-fired power plants this week.

TotalEnergies says Danish Tyra gas field ready to start in March

TotalEnergies will restart production at Denmark's Tyra natural gas field in March this year.

Signing of a MoU for the participation of Slovakia, Moldova, and Ukraine in the Vertical Corridor initiative

An important step towards the security of supply for Central, Southeastern Europe, Moldova and Ukraine was taken by the natural gas infrastructure Operators participating in the Vertical Corridor initiative, with the signing of a MoU for the inclusion of Slovakia, Moldova and Ukraine in the initiative.

U.S. Secretary of State Blinken urges Bosnia MPs to push through law to build gas pipeline with Croatia

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has urged Bosnian Croat lawmakers to stop holding up legislation to build a natural gas pipeline with Croatia, seen as an alternative to Russian gas.

Ukraine's Naftogaz to pitch gas storage deals for German traders in March

Ukraine's biggest oil and gas firm Naftogaz aims to strike new deals with foreign traders to boost the amount of natural gas stored in underground facilities in Ukraine.

INEOS polymer used to create world’s first sustainable gas pipeline

INEOS produced bio-based high-density polyethylene has been used to create the world’s first fully sustainable gas pipeline. Installed by French gas utility network operator, GRDF, the pipeline only uses the low carbon footprint polymer.

Gas, LNG prices to remain relatively weak in 2024 amid subdued demand

Global prices of gas and LNG are expected to remain relatively weak in 2024, with demand subdued due to high storage levels in Europe and Asia and a mild Northern Hemisphere winter.

Norway energy firms plan three-year push for Arctic gas

Norwegian oil companies will ramp up exploration for natural gas in the Barents Sea in the next three years, showing renewed interest in the remote Arctic region after a sharp fall in Russia's gas supplies to Europe.

Shell approves plan to develop North Sea gas field

Shell has given the financial go-ahead for the development of the Victory gas field in the British North Sea, the latest development aimed at boosting the energy giant's production in the ageing basin.

Glander International Bunkering and Rohe Solutions Oy complete Kokkola port’s first LNG supply

Global bunker trading firm, Glander International Bunkering collaborated with LNG supplier Rohe Solutions Oy to supply LNG by truck to oil/chemical tanker SAANA.

Norway boosts oil, gas drilling, including in Arctic

Norway awarded stakes in 62 offshore oil and gas exploration licenses to 24 energy companies, including state-controlled Equinor , boosting the amount of acreage offered as the country seeks to pump for decades to come.