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LNG retrofits surge as maritime industry seeks short-term carbon reduction solutions
A surprising development in 2024 was the resurgence of LNG retrofits as shipowners sought immediate carbon reductions to navigate regulatory requirements. More than 305 LNG-fueled ships were ordered last year, accounting for approximately 14% of newbuilding orders, significantly outpacing methanol and ammonia alternatives.
EnviTec Biogas expands its portfolio to include wind and solar power
Driving the energy transition forward with an open mind about technology – this is the goal of the recently founded joint venture between EnviTec Biogas AG, the von Lehmden group of companies, and Freese Beratungs GmbH. EnviTec Wind l Solar GmbH & Co. KG is therefore part of the financially strong group of companies of Germany’s largest biogas producer.
St1 Biokraft acquires Södra Hallands Kraft Biogas AB
St1 Biokraft, a leading biomethane player in the Nordic region, has signed an agreement to acquire Södra Hallands Kraft Biogas AB with a production facility in Hov outside Laholm. St1 Biokraft already owns and operates an upgrading plant in the same property.
Oil flows via Druzhba pipeline to Czech Republic stopped
Oil flows via the Russian pipeline Druzhba to the Czech Republic stopped again, but there is no threat of shortages.
Russia's Sakhalin LNG, oil and gas output down in 2024
Production of liquefied natural gas (LNG), as well as oil and gas, declined in 2024 in Russia's Pacific island of Sakhalin in 2024.
German gas use could fall 3%–7% by 2030
Germany's natural gas usage could fall some 3% to 7% by 2030 from current levels while it remains central to the country's energy supply.
Germany not in talks over Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline revival
Germany's energy independence from Moscow is crucial and it is not in talks with Russia over a "possible pipeline-based supply of Russian gas" via the partly damaged Nord Stream 2 pipeline.
Most U.S. LNG exports head to Europe amidst cold weather and strong prices
Europe soaked up most U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports for the second straight month in February, as cold weather and strong prices pushed up demand for the superchilled gas across the Atlantic.
Gazprom's gas exports via TurkStream to Europe at record high in February, data shows
Natural gas exports by Russia's energy giant Gazprom via the undersea TurkStream pipeline to Europe have reached a record high of more than 55 million cubic meters (mcm) per day this month, Reuters calculations showed on Friday.
European gas storage will be filled on time, Engie CEO said
European gas storage will be filled on time this year even if it goes a little slower and finishes a bit later than normal, European gas network operator Engie CEO Catherine MacGregor told analysts on Thursday.
Spain's Endesa faces new arbitration over LNG contract dispute
Spanish power utility Endesa is facing a new arbitration related to a price review of a long-term LNG supply contract
Gazprom's gas exports via TurkStream to Europe at record high in February
Natural gas exports by Russia's energy giant Gazprom via the undersea TurkStream pipeline to Europe have reached a record high of more than 55 MMm3d this month.
Europe Gas: Prices extend gains amid LNG concerns, colder weather
European and British wholesale gas prices extended gains from the previous day, driven by colder weather forecasts and to ensure competitive pricing with Asia for deliveries of liquefied natural gas (LNG).
Russia's January–February LNG exports down 7.3%
Russia's exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the first two months of the year fell by 7.3% from a year earlier to 5.1 MM tonnes (t), LSEG preliminary data showed on Friday, amid sanctions and supply cuts from the Sakhalin-2 project.
Biogas in France: TotalEnergies starts its 2nd largest unit in Normandy
TotalEnergies has commissonned BioNorrois, its 8th biomethane production unit1 in France, located in Fontaine-le-Dun (Normandy). It will inject 153 GWh of biomethane per year into the natural gas transport network operated by GRTgaz, equivalent to the average annual gas consumption of more than 30,000 inhabitants.
VDMA valves association market analysis: Industry standstill looms after a strong 2024
The industrial valves industry performed better than expected in 2024 despite adverse conditions. Overall, nominal sales growth of 6% was achieved. While European business declined by 1%, international sales climbed by 11%.
Parker Hannifin joins iHAPC project to test H2 and argon for cleaner and more energy-efficient engine technologies
Led by the University of Vaasa and supported by Wärtsilä under the WISE (Wide and Intelligent Sustainable Energy) program, the project will develop and test a prototype engine that uses hydrogen and argon to achieve a significant efficiency boost.
Russia's Portovaya and Kryogaz-Vysotsk halt LNG exports as sanctions kick in
Small-scale Russian producers of liquefied natural gas (LNG) located on the shores of the Baltic Sea, Portovaya LNG and Kryogaz-Vysotsk, have suspended LNG supplies, LSEG ship-tracking data showed on Thursday, as U.S. sanctions have kicked in.
Haffner Energy commences operations on biomass-to-hydrogen site in France
Haffner Energy announced the commencement of hydrogen production utilizing its proprietary solid biomass thermolysis technology at its Marolles hydrogen production, testing and training center.
Ukraine's DTEK to seek long-term U.S. LNG
Private Ukrainian gas company DTEK hopes to sign long-term gas import deals with U.S. firms Venture Global or Cheniere Energy next month to supply the country and neighbors Slovakia, Poland and Hungary.
ETW Energietechnik commissions the first biomethane plant for processing landfill gas in Italy
ETW Energietechnik has built a biomethane plant in southern Italy. The plant in Taranto, Apulia region, has a capacity of 4,400 standard cubic meters of landfill gas per hour and consists of the proven, user-friendly ETW SmartCycle® PSA biogas upgrading system and a downstream nitrogen reduction unit.
U.S. natural gas prices fall more than 5% on milder weather forecasts
U.S. natural gas futures fell more than 5% on Monday, dragged down by forecasts of milder weather and lower heating demand next week than previously anticipated.
Asia LNG imports set to drop to 22-month low as Europe surge drives prices
Asia's imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) are poised to drop to the lowest in nearly two years in February, while Europe's are set to surge to the second-highest on record.
Eni to use Nextchem's gasification technology to produce circular methanol and hydrogen
MET Development (MAIRE), Eni and Iren Ambiente have started the permitting process for an innovative circular methanol and hydrogen production plant at Eni’s refinery in Sannazzaro de' Burgondi (Pavia), Italy. The plant will have capacity of up to 110,000 tpy of methanol and up to 1,500 tpy of hydrogen
Repsol cuts green hydrogen target by as much as 63%
Spanish energy company Repsol cut its 2030 target for green hydrogen production by up to 63%, Chief Executive Josu Jon Imaz said, highlighting the challenges of a high-cost industry heavily reliant on subsidies.
Ukraine plans to import 800 MMm3 of gas until April after Russian strikes
Ukraine plans to import up to 800 MMm3 of gas from Europe in February and March to compensate for a sometimes 40% drop in production after Russian missile strikes on the sector, a senior industry source said on Friday.
Hungarian company to provide Transdniestria with gas, minister says
A Hungarian-owned trading company will provide Moldova's breakaway Transdniestria region with natural gas as a result of a request from Russia's energy minister, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said on Friday.
EU seeks more U.S. gas, renewable energy to replace Russian supplies
The European Union will seek more gas from countries including the U.S. to replace Russian supplies and expand renewable energy faster to cut its overall reliance on the fuel, the EU's energy commissioner has said.
GreenGasUSA and Darling Ingredients celebrate first pipeline delivery from Dublin RNG facility
GreenGasUSA and Darling Ingredients Inc. announced the first renewable natural gas (RNG) deliveries from a project located at Darling Ingredients’ rendering facility in Dublin, GA.
EU seeks to 'immediately engage' with LNG suppliers, draft shows
The European Union will consider investing in LNG projects abroad as part of plans to "immediately engage" with reliable suppliers to try to lower energy prices
- Biogas in France: TotalEnergies starts its 2nd largest unit in Normandy
- ONEOK announces joint ventures with MPLX to build LPG export terminal at U.S. Gulf Coast location
- Ukraine plans to import 800 MMm3 of gas until April after Russian strikes
- Parker Hannifin joins iHAPC project to test H2 and argon for cleaner and more energy-efficient engine technologies
- India's BPCL signs LPG supply deal with Norway's Equinor
