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Shell calls Energy Transfer reliable, supports LNG license application
Shell PLC has submitted a letter to the U.S. Energy Department in support of Energy Transfer's request for a new license to export LNG to countries without free trade agreements with the U.S., saying the pipeline operator is a reliable gas supplier.
European LNG: The current market and its future
The European LNG market is often characterized as a single homogenized LNG market. However, there are several distinct LNG markets within Europe, and LNG plays different roles and has different strategic and geopolitical importance in different parts of the continent. This article examines the current state of Europe's LNG market.
Marathon Oil signs deal with Glencore for Alba gas in Equatorial Guinea
Marathon Oil said it has entered into a five-year LNG sales agreement with a unit of Glencore for a portion of its natural gas produced from the Alba Field in Equatorial Guinea, boosting its presence in the European LNG market.
Venture Global receives approval for LNG plant steam generator modifications
The U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission granted LNG company Venture Global LNG to proceed with the heat recovery steam generator modifications at the Calcasieu Pass LNG export plant in Louisiana.
U.S. awards $7 B to seven U.S. hydrogen hubs
The Biden administration is expected to announce the winners of $7 B in federal grants to build out regional hydrogen hubs.
Tellurian seeks three-year extension to finish Louisiana LNG plant (U.S.)
U.S. LNG developer Tellurian Inc has asked regulators for a three-year construction permit extension to complete its $25-B LNG export facility, according a government filing.
Putin says Germany is shooting itself in foot by not buying Russian gas via Nord Stream 2
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Germany's refusal to certify the Nord Stream 2 pipeline and buy Russian gas from it did not make economic sense for Berlin which was instead paying much more for U.S. LNG.
Tellurian seeks more time to finish Louisiana (U.S.) Driftwood LNG export plant
U.S. energy company Tellurian Inc has asked federal energy regulators for more time to build its Driftwood LNG export plant in Louisiana.
UAE's ADNOC awards $17 B in contracts for gas project
ADNOC said it had awarded contracts worth about $16.94 billion for a gas project that aims to operate with net zero carbon dioxide emissions, adding it would be the first in the world to do so.
U.S. exports of natural gas set a record high in the first half of 2023
The United States exported more natural gas in the first half of 2023 (1H23) than it did in the same period of any previous year. Natural gas exports averaged 20.4 billion cubic feet per day (Bf3d), 4% (0.8 Bf3d) more than in 1H22, according to our Natural Gas Monthly.
Exxon Mobil to sell majority stake in Italy LNG terminal to BlackRock
Exxon Mobil Corp chose BlackRock as the potential buyer for its majority stake in Italy's main LNG import terminal.
bp’s Archaea Energy achieves major milestone, brings online first of its kind RNG plant
bp’s Archaea Energy announced the official startup of its original Archaea Modular Design RNG plant in Medora, Indiana, located next to a landfill owned by Rumpke Waste and Recycling.
Baker Hughes announces milestone electric-LNG Award for ADNOC Ruwais LNG Export Terminal
Baker Hughes announced it has received a letter of award by ADNOC Gas, for and on behalf of ADNOC, to provide two electric liquefaction systems (e-LNG) for the Ruwais LNG project in the United Arab Emirates.
Freeport LNG seeks to restart more of export plant in Texas (U.S.)
U.S. LNG company Freeport LNG sought permission from federal energy regulators to take more steps to return its export plant in Texas to full commercial operation.
U.S. LNG exports slump in September as plant outages pare output
U.S. exports of LNG fell modestly in September from August as scattered outages at four gas-processing plants led to lower shipments, LSEG vessel tracking data showed.
U.S. natural gas prices fall 3% on mild weather, lower winter prices
U.S. natural gas futures fell about 3% on forecasts for lower demand due to milder weather over the next two weeks and longer over the upcoming winter.
Cheniere Energy's gas intake at Texas LNG plant down for fourth day
Gas flows to Cheniere Energy's Corpus Christi, Texas, LNG export plant were reduced for a fourth consecutive day, according to data provider LSEG.
ADNOC top exec says oil and gas could remain relevant until 2050
Oil and gas will remain a relevant part of the energy mix until potentially 2050, Musabbeh Al Kaabi, Executive Director of Low Carbon Solutions and International Growth at Abu Dhabi National Oil Company said during an energy conference in Abu Dhabi.
GTC Vorro Technology launches calculator for quick, accurate determination of H2S and equivalent SO2 mass
GTC Vorro Technology, a turnkey provider of environmental services and process technologies to oil and gas, refining and petrochemical companies, has debuted its new calculator for generating the amount of hydrogen sulfide and sulfur dioxide mass.
Cheniere Energy cuts intake at 2 US LNG plants by 1 Bft3d
The largest U.S. LNG producer, Cheniere Energy, reduced its combined feed gas intake at two of its plants by about 1 Bft3d, according to data provider LSEG.
U.S. natgas futures steady on healthy demand, lower supply
U.S. natural gas futures steadied and consolidated gains from the previous session, buoyed by healthy demand and slightly lower output projections, even as the market transitions into the shoulder period for gas demand.
U.S. natural gas prices up 1% as warmer forecasts boost power demand
U.S. natural gas futures edged up about 1% on forecasts for warmer-than-normal weather in early October that should prompt power generators to burn more gas to keep air conditioners humming.
U.S. natgas prices fall 5% on lower LNG feedgas, weekend storm
U.S. natural gas futures fell about 5% to a one-week low due to forecasts for milder weather than previously expected, a potential demand destroying storm on the East Coast this weekend and a decline in the amount of gas flowing to LNG export plants.
Fugro provides geotechnical expertise for clean fuel project in Louisiana
St. Charles Clean Fuels, LLC has contracted with Fugro to provide geotechnical engineering services for an innovative 'blue' ammonia facility in southeastern Louisiana.
NextDecade secures $356-MM loan for Rio Grande LNG Phase 1
NextDecade said it has received a loan worth $356 MM from a group of lenders to finance a portion of the Phase 1 of its Rio Grande LNG export facility in Texas.
Berkshire Hathaway Maryland Cove Point LNG export plant shut
The amount of natural gas flowing to U.S. energy firm Berkshire Hathaway Energy's Cove Point LNG export plant in Maryland fell to near zero on Wednesday, a sign that the plant likely shut for work expected to start on Sept. 21.
U.S. President Joe Biden opposes bill to change natural gas procedures
U.S. President Joe Biden's administration strongly opposes passage of a bill in the House of Representatives that would change procedures for the import and export of natural gas.
Japan says it will ensure stable energy supply after U.S. sanctions related to Arctic LNG-2 project
Japan will ensure stable and steady energy supply to the country in the wake of fresh U.S. sanctions related to Russia's Arctic LNG 2 LNG project.
U.S. natgas prices up 2% to two-week high on daily output drop
U.S. natural gas futures climbed about 2% to a two-week high with a drop in daily output and as the amount of gas flowing to the country's LNG export plants increases after Freeport LNG's facility in Texas returned to near full service over the past few days.
Venture Global CEO says court battles are not slowing the company's LNG projects
Venture Global LNG's chief executive insisted recently that the company's development of U.S. LNG plants has not been slowed by international court battles over its failure to deliver cargoes to contract holders, including BP and Shell.
- Shareholders’ Resolution: MOL to pay $668-MM dividend
- Credit Agricole says it will not fund two major LNG projects
- Aramco awards $7.7-B contracts to add 1.5 Bscfd of raw gas to Fadhili Gas Plant
- Japan's JERA suspends output at 4 gas-fired power plants to secure LNG stocks
- TotalEnergies: Papua LNG project requires 'more work' to reach final investment decision
- Technip Energies awarded a major LNG contract for the North Field South Project by QatarEnergy
- Shell publishes Energy Transition Strategy 2024
- QatarEnergy to charter 19 new LNG vessels expanding fleet further
- Aramco awards $7.7-B contracts to add 1.5 Bscfd of raw gas to Fadhili Gas Plant
- Mabanaft announces successful acquisition of WESTFA Energy GmbH
