Europe
Germany's LNG import terminals
Germany's LNG terminal project at Stade has picked a possible constructor and the FSRU at Brunsbuettel became fully operational this month in the latest developments for new import infrastructure.
Russian gas cargoes cross Crimea bridge after 4-month wait
Three gas carriers loaded with butane and propane crossed the Russia-built Crimea bridge over April 12-14 after a four-month wait and set sail for their destinations.
Spain's Tecnicas Reunidas, FCC to build large LNG terminal in Germany
Spanish companies Tecnicas Reunidas and FCC, as well as Turkey's ENKA, have won a contract to build a liquefied natural gas regasification terminal in Germany worth about $1.09 B.
Chevron seeks drilling ship to expand East Med gas search
Chevron is seeking a drilling ship to explore for natural gas off Cyprus, Egypt and Israel as the U.S. energy major looks to meet growing demand in the region and Europe.
Britain has enough gas for summer demand, National Gas Transmission says
Britain will have sufficient gas supply to meet demand from April to September and is expected to sustain flows to Europe, the UK's National Gas Transmission company said.
Edison not for sale, reviewing options on gas storage
Energy group Edison is not for sale, the chief executive of the Italian unit of French utility EDF said, adding the value of the unit could be well above €7-8 B calculated by analysts.
Norway parliament asks for CCS alternative to decarbonize major LNG plant
Norway's parliament told the government to consider an alternative way to cut carbon emissions at Western Europe's largest liquefied natural gas plant but stopped short of outright halting a controversial plan to use power from land.
Security of supply concerns prompt Arctic Barents Sea gas pipeline rethink in Norway
For Gassco, building a pipeline to transport gas produced in the Arctic Barents Sea could be worth re-examining due to an increased focus on supply security and Norway exporting more of its gas to Europe.
Svanehøj acquires US-based LNG specialist
Marine pump specialist Svanehøj continues to expand its service solution business by taking over California-based Complete Cryogenic Services, a specialist in service and overhaul of submerged pumps on LNG tankers.
Europe only has space for a small gas refill in 2023
Europe needs to put a smaller-than-average volume of gas into storage this year after a mild winter left the region with record high inventories.
German power grids must integrate new gas-fired plants
Germany's four power transmission grid operators must prepare to integrate hydrogen-ready, gas-fired plants in the second half of this decade.
Moldova buys Greek gas to test new import routes
Moldova, under constant threat of a reduction in Russian gas supplies, will buy a small amount of gas from Greece to test new import routes.
Ukraine lawmakers urge U.S., EU to hit Russian LNG with secondary sanctions
Lawmakers in Ukraine's parliament want the European Union and United States to use sanctions to block Russia's plans to expand LNG production, and end Europe's purchases of the fuel from Russia.
Poland sets exclusion zone around Swinoujscie LNG terminal
Poland will introduce a temporary 200 meter exclusion zone around its Swinoujscie LNG terminal.
G7 climate ministers drop language on growing LNG demand in draft
Climate ministers of the Group of Seven countries have backtracked for now on earlier language touting growing future demand for LNG, instead noting there may be "considerable uncertainty" for consumption.
Russia's Novatek asks government to cut taxes for Yamal LNG
Russia's Novatek has asked the government to grant its key Yamal LNG project a deferral of additional profit tax for 2022 while simultaneously cutting its rate.
G7 climate ministers consider endorsing new gas investments
Climate ministers of the Group of Seven countries may make the case for new investments in natural gas supply, despite assessments that such investments would thwart globally agreed climate change goals.
Japan's Octopus Energy unit aims to increase renewables in energy source mix
The Japanese arm of British energy supplier Octopus Energy aims to add more renewable energy to its supply mix because it provides a more stable purchasing price compared with the liquefied natural gas it now relies on.
Energy firms bet big on German port as clean energy hub
Germany's only deep water port, home to its largest naval base, is where energy firms now plan to spend more than $5.5 B to help construct the clean energy infrastructure the country needs to help end its reliance on Russian gas.
Russia's Sibur exports LPG to Africa, Middle East and Asia as EU cuts buying
Sibur, the largest producer and exporter of LPG in Russia, redirected exports to Africa, the Middle East and Asia in the past three months.
Court suspends worker requisitioning at TotalEnergies Normandy refinery
An administrative tribunal in the northern French city of Rouen suspended a government requisition order at TotalEnergies' Normandy refinery that told striking workers to resume work.
Europe facing costly winter without enough long-term LNG deals
Europe has not made enough progress in locking in long-term contracts for LNG as an alternative to Russian pipeline supply, which may prove costly next winter as a rebound in Chinese demand could sharply tighten the market.
LPG-fueled LPG carrier "Captain Markos" delivered
Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. announced it has delivered the 84,000 m3 capacity LPG carrier CAPTAIN MARKOS. This is the 70th LPG carrier built by the company.
Fluxys declares force majeure at Dunkirk LNG terminal
Fluxys has declared force majeure at the Dunkirk liquefied natural gas terminal it operates due to expected disruptions from Thursday morning to Friday morning.
Germany's VNG sees Rostock port as potential hub for green gas business
VNG, an east German gas subsidiary of power utility EnBW, said it sees the Baltic Sea port of Rostock as a prime location for developing clean gas businesses, as it seeks to move away from fossil fuels in the long term.
Technip Energies awarded a significant contract for the electric driven Xi’An LNG project in China
Technip Energies has been awarded a significant contract by Shaanxi LNG Reserves & Logistics Co. Ltd. for the 3 million normal cubic meters per day (Nm3/d). Xi'An LNG Emergency Reserve & Peak Regulation Project in China.
EU's Simson welcomes potential halt on Russian LNG imports
Proposals to stop Russian companies from sending liquefied natural gas to European Union nations were welcomed by EU Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson.
Finland's floating LNG terminal to receive first commercial cargo
Finland is set to receive the first commercial delivery of liquefied natural gas to the Inkoo floating terminal set up to replace Russian gas supply after the start of the war in Ukraine.
Gazprom's exports to Europe up 4% in March from Feb
Gazprom's gas supplies to Europe were up 4% on a daily basis in March compared to February based on shipment data from Gazprom's daily transit volumes sent through Turkey and Ukraine.
Barcelona to Italy LNG exports rose 17-fold in 2022 amid Ukraine war impact
Seaborne exports of liquefied natural gas from Barcelona to Italy rose 17-fold in 2022 from the prior year, while shipments in the first two months of 2023 alone accounted for 45% of last year's traffic.
