Europe
Indonesia's big gas projects to proceed after global majors sell stakes
Shell and Chevron's agreements to sell stakes in major Indonesian gas projects to Pertamina, Petronas and Eni will unleash development at the fields, enabling the country to boost its flagging output, the buyers said.
Spain activates all its gas plants to cope with heatwave
Spain had to resort to all available gas plants to cope with growing electricity demand triggered by the scorching temperatures in recent days.
Russia's Putin approves departure of Arctic LNG 2's first line to production site
Russian President Vladimir Putin approved Arctic LNG 2's first line departure via the Northern Sea Route from the Murmansk region to its future production site on the Gydan peninsula, the Kremlin said.
Argentina turns away Gunvor-chartered LNG tanker, citing sanctions
A tanker containing liquefied natural gas that originated from a Russia supplier and was loaded onto a Gunvor Group-chartered vessel off the coast of France was turned away this week by Argentine energy firm Enarsa.
Novatek set to oust Gazprom as Russia's top gas supplier to Europe
Increased supplies of liquefied natural gas from Russia's Novatek mean the company is close to overtaking Kremlin-controlled Gazprom as the country's leading fuel supplier to Europe.
German town opposed to LNG terminals asks for operator's finances to be checked
The German resort town of Binz has asked anti-money laundering authorities to investigate the capital of Deutsche ReGas, operator of a planned liquefied natural gas terminal which the town opposes on environmental grounds.
Tuscan LNG terminal to be moved offshore by 2026
A liquefied natural gas vessel moored in the Tuscan port of Piombino will be moved off the coast of Vado Ligure and Savona in Italy's northwestern region of Liguria, the president of Liguria said.
Finland's Gasum resumes LNG purchases from Russia's Kryogaz
Finnish energy provider Gasum has resumed liquefied natural gas purchases from the Kryogaz-Vysotsk plant controlled by Russia's Novatek, Gasum said and Refinitiv ship-tracking data showed.
Russian piped gas exports to Europe July 1-15 jump 28% m/m
Pipeline natural gas exports to Europe by Russia's Gazprom in the first half of July rose by 28% from June's average, reaching 2023 highs, according to Reuters calculations based on volumes supplied via Ukraine and TurkStream.
EU considers gas imports from Argentina
The European Union is considering possible gas imports from Argentina, which is a net gas importer but plans to expand domestic production, a draft document showed.
Saudi Arabia's PIF signs MoU with France's Engie for green hydrogen projects
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund signed a memorandum of understanding with French energy company Engie for green hydrogen projects, the PIF said in a tweet.
Shell on track for restart of Norway's Nyhamna gas terminal
Shell is on track to restart its Norwegian Nyhamna gas processing plant on July 15, which has been shut down since mid-May, the company said.
Algeria's Sonatrach says it honors all gas contracts with Spain -company chief
Algerian state energy producer Sonatrach has honored all gas contracts with Spain, whatever the circumstances, Chief Executive Tewfik Hakkar said.
Uniper chief says flexible duration LNG contracts key for Europe
Shorter-duration contracts for LNG purchases will be important for Europe's diversifying supply given uncertainty about long-term gas demand, the new chief executive of German utility Uniper said.
UK's Centrica and Delfin Midstream sign 15-year US LNG supply deal
British Gas parent firm Centrica has signed a 15-year liquefied natural gas supply agreement with U.S.-based Delfin Midstream, the companies said.
German town threatens legal action over fast-track LNG
A German resort town said it will take legal action against the federal government's plans to build liquefied natural gas terminals off the Baltic Sea coast after the parliament passed a reform to speed up the process.
Europe’s gas storage is filling too fast
Europe’s gas storage is filling more slowly after prices fell sharply in the first half of the year, but a further slowdown will be needed to prevent space running out before the start of winter 2023/24.
Svanehøj and Engie team up to enhance offshore LNG safety on FSRUs
LNG storage involves managing significant safety risks, but data on the behavior of LNG in Floating Storage and Regasification Units is lacking. Now, tank control system specialists from Svanehøj and energy researchers at Engie Lab Crigen have joined forces to develop more effective safety measures.
Italian court further delays decision on Tuscan LNG terminal
An Italian administrative court has postponed until Dec. 20 a decision on whether a liquefied natural gas terminal in the Tuscan port of Piombino meets all safety requirements, the city's mayor said.
India in talks to supply green hydrogen to EU and Singapore
India has discussed a possible deal to supply more than 11 million mtpa of green hydrogen to the European Union and Singapore, who in turn would invest in these Indian clean energy projects, three government officials and one industry source said.
Weak gas prices worsen outlook for Gazprom's revenues from sales to Europe
Weak gas prices have lowered expectations for Gazprom's revenues, which the Kremlin-controlled energy giant generates from sales to Europe, according to analysts and Reuters calculations.
Greek gas grid says 27 companies interested in booking future capacity
Greece has received interest from 27 U.S. and European companies in booking future capacity at its gas grid, which would allow them to import and export gas to Europe via the country in the coming decades, says grid operator DESFA.
Centrica boosts UK gas storage for next winter, warns against complacency
British energy firm Centrica said it had increased storage capacity at the UK's largest gas storage facility to 54 bcf to help boost resilience next winter, warning gas markets remain volatile.
Russian piped gas exports to Europe up 3.6% m/m in June
Pipeline natural gas exports to Europe by Russia's Gazprom in June rose by 3.6% from May despite repair work on the TurkStream pipeline, according to calculations based on volumes supplied via Ukraine and TurkStream.
ADNOC awards Petrofac $700-mm EPC Project
Petrofac has been selected by the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company subsidiary, ADNOC Gas Processing, to undertake a significant new Engineering, Procurement and Construction project at its Habshan Complex.
TechnipFMC awarded significant iEPCI for OMV’s Berling gas development
TechnipFMC has been awarded a significant integrated Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Installation contract by OMV AS for its Berling gas development project.
Norway approves more than $18 B in oil, gas investments
Norway's government said it has given approval for oil companies to develop 19 oil and gas fields with investments exceeding 200 billion Norwegian crowns ($18.51 billion), part of the country's strategy to extend production for decades to come.
Spain raises bet on green hydrogen, biogas in draft plan
Spain will double its 2030 biogas production target and almost triple its green hydrogen goal as part of a broad upgrade of its energy and climate ambitions, a draft of the government's strategy showed.
Italy energy minister sees LNG terminals covering 50% of gas needs
Italy's Environment and Energy Minister Gilberto Pichetto Fratin said that deliveries by ship of liquefied natural gas were a reliable source of energy that could cover 50% of the country's gas needs.
Germany, South Africa agree to cooperate on green hydrogen projects
Germany and South Africa y agreed to cooperate on green hydrogen projects in the latest bid by Europe to tap into Africa's huge renewable resource potential to meet 2050 net zero targets.
- Japan's Mitsubishi to acquire stake in Petronas LNG plant
- McDermott awarded Rovuma LNG Phase 1 FEED contract in Mozambique
- Fincantieri LNG-powered Star Princess launched in Monfalcone
- Wood leads industry project to accelerate CCUS with guidelines for CO2 specifications
- Picarro launches handheld solution for natural gas leak investigation and closed-loop leak management
- Picarro launches handheld solution for natural gas leak investigation and closed-loop leak management
- Fincantieri LNG-powered Star Princess launched in Monfalcone
- Sonatrach, Saudi Aramco raise prices for LPG by 3%–4% in October
- Amarinth secures $1-MM order of API 610 pumps for Coral North FLNG project in Mozambique
