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Delfin LNG and German firm SEFE sign 15-yr supply deal
Delfin LNG and German company Securing Energy For Europe (SEFE) have signed a 15-yr agreement for 1.5 MMtpy of U.S. LNG.
Venture Global seeks authorization for Calcasieu Pass, TransCameron projects
U.S. LNG developer Venture Global Inc. has asked federal regulators for permission to begin operations of its entire Calcasieu Pass LNG export facility and TransCameron pipeline project, the final step before moving to commercial operations.
Osaka Gas has no immediate need for more U.S. LNG, its president says
Japan's Osaka Gas has no immediate need to buy more liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the United States, its president said on Wednesday, as the company already has supplies to last through to around the middle of the next decade.
Freeport LNG in Texas set to return to service after lightning strike
Natural gas flows to Freeport LNG's export plant in Texas were set to rise on Tuesday after a lightning strike on a pipeline caused the plant to shut on Monday.
MARAD approves Delfin LNG project license
The Maritime Administration issued a license authorizing to Delfin LNG to own, construct, operate and eventually decommission a deepwater port, to export LNG from the U.S.
Brookfield to sell pipeline stake to ArcLight as part of $1.7-B exit
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. has agreed to sell its remaining 25% interest in NGPL Holdings LLC to funds managed by ArcLight Capital Partners, completing its exit from the U.S. natural gas pipeline operator.
U.S. natgas prices edge up 1% on record flows to LNG export plants
U.S. natural gas futures edged up about 1% on Friday on record flows to liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants.
Column: How Ukraine's gas infrastructure could be of interest to Trump
The U.S. administration suggested this week the United States could help run and possibly own Ukraine's power plants and energy infrastructure as part of a ceasefire deal with Russia.
U.S. ethane production, consumption and exports set new records in 2024
U.S. ethane production, consumption, and exports reached record highs in 2024. Increasing ethane recovery associated with natural gas production and continued growth in the domestic and global petrochemical sectors drove these increases.
U.S. LNG exporters stick with methane measures despite EPA rollbacks
U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exporters, seeking to meet standards of overseas import markets, plan to continue to monitor and curb their methane emissions despite U.S. President Trump’s plans to roll back climate regulations.
Aiming for energy security, Taiwan seeks to invest in Alaska LNG project
Taiwanese state energy firm CPC Corp. has signed an agreement with Alaska Gasline Development Corp. to buy liquefied natural gas (LNG) and invest in the project, a move Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te said would ensure the island's energy security.
Japan gas industry head says higher U.S. LNG imports must be mutually beneficial
Higher imports of U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) would enhance Japan's supply stability and energy security, but they must be pursued in a mutually beneficial manner for both parties, the head of Japan's gas industry group said on Wednesday.
U.S. court revises energy regulator's order for NextDecade's Texas LNG facility
Energy company NextDecade said on Tuesday that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia had revised its August 2024 judgment against the energy regulator's order allowing the construction of the company's LNG project in Texas.
Qilak LNG, Alaska's smaller gas project, seeks a role in Trump's Asia push
Qilak LNG, which is hoping to develop a liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Alaska, wants to be part of U.S. President Donald Trump's push for rising gas exports from the remote peninsula to Asian markets, its Chief Executive Mead Treadwell said.
Trump DOE approves Venture Global LNG exports from Louisiana (U.S.) project
U.S. President Donald Trump's administration granted Venture Global LNG approval on Wednesday to export natural gas from a proposed Louisiana facility, which had faced delays under former President Joe Biden.
SoCalGas announces first RNG contract approved under California (U.S.) program
Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) has announced it has executed a contract with Organic Energy Solutions (OES) to procure renewable natural gas (RNG) converted from organic waste and inject it into SoCalGas' pipeline system.
Excelerate Energy, PV Gas announce strategic partnership for U.S. LNG supply
Excelerate Energy Inc., a leading provider of floating storage and regasification units (FSRUs) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) solutions, and Petrovietnam Gas Joint Stock Corporation (PV Gas), a subsidiary of Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (Petrovietnam), have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on securing a reliable and stable supply of LNG sourced from the United States as early as 2026.
Partners Group to buy California (U.S.) energy assets for $2.2 B
Swiss private equity firm Partners Group will buy an energy asset management platform and certain gas-fired power plants in California from U.S.-based Avenue Capital Group for $2.2 B.
Ukraine buys U.S. LNG amid Trump-Putin talks on ending war
Ukraine has bought 100 MMm3 of U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) in a deal between state firm Naftogaz and Poland's Orlen, days after Kyiv declared its plan to buy large volumes of U.S. gas this year.
Crowley and Naturgy deploy first U.S. LNG carrier to serve Puerto Rico
Crowley has commenced operations on the first domestic LNG carrier to transport U.S.-sourced natural gas to Puerto Rico, delivering LNG to Naturgy's operating facility in Penuelas, Puerto Rico.
Brazil's Petrobras in talks with U.S. LNG suppliers for long-term deal
Brazil's state-run oil firm Petrobras is in talks with U.S. LNG suppliers for a long-term import deal. Brazil is Latin America's largest oil producer, but consumes more gas than it produces and relies on imports to fill the gap.
Alaskan officials to seek investors in Japan as Trump touts U.S. LNG
The project aims to transport natural gas south from Alaska's remote north via a $44-B 1,300-km pipeline, to be shipped as LNG to Japan, South Korea and Taiwan. Exports could begin by 2030 from a project that could deliver about 3.5 Bft3/d.
U.S. natural gas pipeline project completions increase takeaway capacity in producing regions
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), natural gas pipeline projects completed in 2024 increased takeaway capacity by approximately 6.5 Bft3d in key production regions, including Appalachia, Haynesville, the Permian Basin, and the Eagle Ford.
Alaska (U.S.) LNG project could start up by 2030, state governor says
Exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Alaska (U.S.) could begin by 2030, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy said on Friday. U.S. President Donald Trump talked up the proposed $44-B Alaska LNG project in his address to Congress last week.
Cheniere announces substantial completion of Train 1 at the Corpus Christi Stage 3 project (U.S.)
Cheniere Energy Inc. has achieved substantial completion of Train 1 at the Corpus Christi Stage 3 Liquefaction Project (CCL Stage 3) in Texas (U.S.). Commissioning is complete and Cheniere’s engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) partner, Bechtel Energy Inc. has turned over care, custody and control of Train 1 and associated systems to Cheniere.
U.S. natural gas prices ease to 2-week low on record output, negative Waha prices
U.S. natural gas futures eased to a two-week low on Monday on record output, negative spot prices at the Waha Hub in West Texas and forecasts for the weather to remain mild through the start of April, which should keep the amount of gas utilities pull from storage to heat homes and businesses lower than usual for this time of year.
Glenfarne Energy Transition to make FID decision on Texas LNG project by December
Glenfarne Energy Transition expects to make a final investment decision (FID) on its Texas LNG project by December.
U.S., Vietnam firms sign deals on energy and minerals
Vietnamese and Americans firms have signed a series of deals on energy and minerals during a visit to the United States by Vietnam's trade minister.
ABB and Charbone Hydrogen sign agreement to advance North American green H2 production facilities
ABB and Charbone Hydrogen Corp. – an integrated green H2 production company based in Montreal, Canada – have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) agreement to collaborate on the development of up to 15 modular and scalable green H2 production facilities across North America over the next five years, providing a clean fuel source for existing H2 users and heavy industrial processes such as steelmaking, which currently use grey H2 as an energy source.
NRG to acquire 738 MW of natural gas generation in Texas (U.S.)
NRG Energy Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire six power generation facilities from Texas-based Rockland Capital, LLC, adding 738 megawatts (MW) of modern, flexible natural gas-fired capacity to its portfolio.
- 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
