Europe
Equinor extends Norway LNG outage by 10 days
Equinor has extended an ongoing outage at its Hammerfest LNG plant in Arctic northern Norway by 10 days to Jan. 19 as it continues to repair a failed compressor, the company said in a regulatory filing on Wednesday.
Trans Adriatic Pipeline selects Penspen for H2 repurposing assessment
Penspen, a leading international energy consultancy, has been awarded a contract by Trans Adriatic Pipeline AG (TAP) to provide H2 gap analysis services on one of the most strategic energy infrastructure projects in Europe.
Austria's OMV agrees to supply Romanian gas to Germany
Austria's OMV has struck a deal to supply Germany's Uniper with gas from its Black Sea project from 2027, as Europe seeks new ways to boost energy security after cutting ties with Russia.
Europe's LNG imports surge, but not at Asia's expense
Europe's imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) surged to an 11-month high in December, but the gain didn't come at the expense of Asia, which also recorded higher arrivals.
Central Europe gas flows adjusted after Ukraine transit ends
Central European gas flows have adapted to the halt of Russian supplies through Ukraine on Jan. 1, as increased shipments to the region from Germany and Italy make up the shortfall.
EU's cleaner marine fuel rules are inflationary, shipbrokers say
European Union marine fuel rules, effective from Jan. 1 as part of efforts to cut emissions, will raise shipping costs, although firms with vessels that can run on alternative fuels, such as biodiesel and liquefied natural gas (LNG), will benefit, two shipbrokers said.
Moscow-backed enclave in Moldova feels pain from lack of Russian gas
The severing of one of Russia's last gas export routes to Europe is being felt most painfully in a small, mainly Russian-speaking breakaway region of Moldova that has for decades looked to Moscow for protection.
Italy calls for EU gas price cap at €60 per MW/hr
The European Union should extend its emergency cap on gas prices and set a ceiling of €60 per megawatt hour (MW/hr) to prevent a possible energy price shock.
European Commission says bloc can cope with halt of Russian gas flow
The European Commission played down the impact of a halt of Russian gas exports to Europe via Ukraine on Wednesday, saying the stop on Jan. 1 had been expected and that the bloc was prepared for it.
Russian gas flows via Ukraine for last days as transit deal crumbles
Russia pumped gas on Monday to European customers via Ukraine for one of the last days before a key transit deal expires at the end of the year, marking the almost complete loss of Russia's once mighty hold over the European gas market.
Ukraine says it received first U.S. LNG shipment
Ukraine has received a shipment of U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) for the first time, the Ukrainian president's chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, said on Saturday.
Austria energy regulator expects smooth transition as Ukraine gas deal ends
Austria should not face supply disruption as it has prepared for the switch from eastern supplies of natural gas to western alternatives after Ukraine's contract with Gazprom expires on Tuesday.
Amur Gas Processing Plant fifth train startup underway
Startup and commissioning of the Amur Gas Processing Plant's fifth production train is underway. Amur GPP, which is located in Svobodny, Amur Region, will be one of the largest natural gas processing plants in the world upon completion, with throughput capacity of 42 billion cubic meters of gas per year.
Moldova to limit power exports, limit use as Russian gas cut-off looms
Moldova said on Friday it will curb power exports and introduce measures to reduce consumption by at least a third from Jan. 1, as it prepares for an end to Russian natural gas supplies.
Russian pipeline gas and LNG exports to Europe up 18%–20% in 2024
Total exports of Russian gas to European countries have so far been 18%–20% higher this year than in 2023.
Gazprom's gas output to rise to around 416 Bm3 in 2024
Russia's Gazprom said on Thursday the group's natural gas production is set to rise this year by 61 Bm3 to around 416 Bm3.
Venture Global's LNG tanker will likely head to Germany
U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) company Venture Global LNG's tanker Venture Bayou, currently stationed at the Plaquemines LNG export plant in Louisiana (U.S.), is expected to head to Brunsbuttel, Germany.
U.S. presses EU to align methane regulations for LNG
U.S. officials doubled down on their appeal to EU counterparts to ensure liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments that meet current U.S. methane regulations also automatically comply with Europe's new standards for gas imports.
What happens when Russian gas to Europe via Ukraine stops?
Here is what happens if Russian gas transit via Ukraine is completely turned off and who will be affected most.
Qatar threatens to stop EU gas sales if fined under due diligence law
Qatar would stop shipping gas to the European Union if member states strictly enforce a new law on forced labor and environmental damage, Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi told the Financial Times in an interview published on Sunday.
Russia calls gas sales to Europe 'complicated' as deal with Ukraine nears end
Russia said on Monday the situation with European countries that buy its gas through a transit deal via Ukraine was very complicated and needs more attention, a day after talks between President Vladimir Putin and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico.
Turkey, Hungary say U.S. grants waivers for Russian Gazprombank gas payments
Turkey and Hungary said they have received exemptions for gas payments to Russia after the United States imposed sanctions on Gazprombank, removing a major hurdle to the gas trade with Moscow.
Update: Germany's DET says Wilhelmshaven to offer LNG capacity in May
Deutsche Energy Terminal (DET) said on Thursday that Germany's Wilhelmshaven liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal intends to market capacity for ships to discharge LNG in May 2025, adding that there would be limited slots available in the first quarter there and at another location.
Energy Dome and ENGIE sign pioneering storage offtake agreement
Energy Dome, a long-duration energy storage (LDES) technology company, and ENGIE have signed an offtake agreement for the first full-scale CO2 Battery developed by Energy Dome in Ottana, Sardinia, Italy.
Russia's Gazprom supplies first LNG to Italy
Russian energy giant Gazprom has delivered its first cargo of LNG to Italy from LNG Portovaya plant on the Baltic Sea, LSEG data showed on Wednesday.
CANSOLV CO₂ capture system to play key role in Net Zero Teesside Power
Shell Catalysts & Technologies is pleased to announce that the CANSOLV CO2 Capture System will play a key role in Net Zero Teesside Power (NZT Power), after the landmark UK project took its final investment decision (FID) and prepares for construction.
U.S. keeps its LNG exports crown even as luster fades
U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports are on track to climb to new highs in 2024, as record domestic natural gas production spurred the 10th straight year of volume growth in the lucrative LNG export sector.
WELTEC BIOPOWER to build biomethane plant in England
The German manufacturer WELTEC BIOPOWER has been commissioned by the English recycling company Eco Sustainable Solutions Ltd. to build a biomethane plant. The plant is located near Bournemouth Airport in the south of England.
NLR and zepp join forces for liquid hydrogen-powered flight
The Netherlands Aerospace Centre (NLR) is taking a major step towards flying on liquid hydrogen (H2), a promising development to make aviation more sustainable. To make this possible, the research institute has signed an agreement with zepp.solutions, a leading Dutch H2 fuel cell systems provider, to develop a fuel cell system.
Germany's Wilhelmshaven LNG terminal will not operate in Q1, DET says
Germany's Wilhelmshaven LNG terminal, built in response to Europe's energy crisis, is currently not expected to handle any deliveries during the first quarter of 2025, according to a statement by its government-owned operator.
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