Europe
Uptick in LNG demand in Asia, Europe insufficient to drive prices
Rising demand for LNG in the top importing regions of Asia and Europe hasn't been enough to spark an increase in spot prices, which continue to languish.
Naturgy gets top Spanish court's nod to mothball gas plants
Spain's Supreme Court on Friday gave power utility Naturgy the green light to temporarily close five gas plants, more than half a decade after it first asked the country's authorities to do so.
Asia spot LNG prices fall amid full inventories, warmer weather
Asian spot LNG prices fell this week as full inventories and warm weather helped mitigate concerns over new U.S. sanctions on Russia's Arctic LNG 2.
Spain's gas imports fell 8.3% in October as gas storage remains full
Spain's natural gas imports fell 8.3% in October compared to the same month a year earlier as the country's gas storage remains at full capacity.
U.S. working with allies over sanctions on Russian Arctic LNG project
The U.S. is working closely with partner countries over sanctions on a Russian LNG project in the Arctic as a January deadline looms on a wind-down of transactions with the plant.
Russia says it won't ditch plans to boost LNG output due to U.S. sanctions
Russia will not abandon its plans to increase LNG production to 100 MMty because of U.S. sanctions.
Mideast conflict dims prospect of more Egyptian LNG exports to Europe
The prospect of the EU receiving more LNG from Egypt in the short and medium term looks unachievable due to tight gas balances and reduced imports form Israel.
Spain's gas imports fall 12.4% in September from same month a year ago
Spain's natural gas imports fell 12.4% in September compared to the same month a year earlier.
Germany's winter gas storage full, ready for cold
Germany has completely filled its winter gas storage and could start withdrawing volumes this month if the weather turns cold.
Japan says to ensure U.S. sanctions on Russia LNG project won't harm supplies
Japan will make sure its energy supplies are not affected by sanctions the United States recently imposed on the Arctic LNG 2 project in Russia in which it has a stake.
Decarbonizing energy solution set for Saltend Chemicals Park, Humberside, UK
A pioneering decarbonizing energy plant generating clean gas for industrial use is set for deployment at Saltend Chemicals Park, Humberside
Russia's LNG production seen at around 30 MMt in 2023
Russia's LNG production is seen at around 30 MMt in 2023.
Finland receives LNG cargo, books more for the winter
A tanker carrying LNG docked at Finland's Inkoo terminal and has begun unloading, the second cargo to arrive since the damage last month to a Finnish-Estonian pipeline.
The Russian Arctic LNG project targeted by U.S. sanctions
The U.S. has imposed sweeping new sanctions on Moscow over the conflict in Ukraine, including on the planned Arctic LNG-2 plant as it targets Russia's energy sector.
Second gas cargo heads to Finland's LNG terminal after pipeline rupture
A tanker carrying Norwegian LNG is set to arrive at Finland's Inkoo terminal overnight making it the second cargo since the Oct. 8 outage of a Finnish-Estonian gas pipeline.
German regulator: gas supply much better than in 2022
Germany's gas supply is much better than it was a year ago, the country's energy regulator said on Thursday, still refraining from giving the all-clear as there is limited visibility on how harsh winter temperatures are going to be.
Gazprom delivers second LNG shipment to China, taking Suez Canal
Russia's Gazprom delivered a second shipment of LNG to China, sending it via the Suez Canal rather than the northern sea route taken by the previous cargo.
Chevron in talks on 15-year LNG supply contracts into Europe
Chevron is negotiating contracts to supply LNG into Europe for up to 15 years as buyers expect the region to rely on imports for longer than previously thought.
Mitigating Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) with Liquid Coatings
The hidden dangers of corrosion under insulation (CUI) span the oil and gas industry from upstream operations to midstream infrastructure to downstream applications, including the production of liquified natural gas (LNG).
Russian piped gas exports to Europe down 2.4%, may fall by half in 2023
Natural gas pipeline exports to Europe by Russia's Gazprom were down 2.4% in October compared to September.
TES and University of Liège to complete first joint research on "e-NG for Closing the Carbon Loop from Morocco to Belgium"
TES and the Smart Grids group of the University of Liège have successfully wrapped up their first joint research aimed to evaluate the practicality and efficiency of creating carbon-neutral synthetic methane, also known as e-NG, in sun-rich areas of Morocco for use in Belgium.
Germany's Scholz says his country willing to invest in Nigerian gas, minerals
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said his country was willing to invest in gas and critical minerals in Nigeria, Africa's largest oil producer, as he started a two-nation visit to sub-Saharan Africa.
TotalEnergies says Qatar LNG flows could be diverted from Europe
TotalEnergies said that LNG deliveries covered by a 27-year deal it signed with Qatar this month could be diverted to non-European countries if needed.
Eni could more than double gas production in Indonesia
Italy's Eni could more than double its gas production in Indonesia thanks to the development of a recent discovery and potential synergies with assets it already owns.
Finland raises gas supply risk assessment due to pipeline rupture
Finland's National Emergency Supply Agency said it had raised its risk assessment for gas supply security in the Nordic country following the damage earlier this month to the Balticconnector gas pipeline.
TotalEnergies commissions its LNG Floating Terminal in the Port of Le Havre
TotalEnergies announces the commissioning of the Cape Ann, its FSRU for LNG located in the port of Le Havre. The terminal injected its first MWh of gas into the grid operated by GRTgaz, using LNG from Norway.
TotalEnergies targets FID on Matola LNG by Sept 2024
French energy company TotalEnergies expects to take a final investment decision on a planned new LNG import terminal at Mozambique's Matola port by September next year.
thyssenkrupp Uhde awarded contract by ENOWA to supply a green methanol and methanol-to-gasoline plant
thyssenkrupp Uhde has been awarded a contract by ENOWA, NEOM’s energy and water company, for engineering services and the supply, design and procurement of equipment for a new CO2-to-methanol and methanol-to-gasoline demonstration plant at ENOWA’s Hydrogen Innovation and Development Center in Saudi Arabia.
Finland LNG terminal to open booking for winter slots
Finland's Gasgrid, which operates the floating LNG import terminal at Inkoo, will be opening booking for its revised winter slots for three days to help maintain stable supplies after the loss of a pipeline.
Gascade gains mining approval for pipeline link to boost LNG flow from Ruegen to Lubmin
Gas grid company Gascade has obtained approval from mining authorities to complete a link for a pipeline linking Mukran port on the German Baltic Sea island of Ruegen with Lubmin on the mainland so that more LNG can flow.
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