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Sempra Infrastructure and JERA sign heads of agreement for U.S. LNG supply
Sempra Infrastructure has executed a non-binding heads of agreement (HOA) with JERA Co. Inc for a 20-yr sale and purchase agreement for LNG offtake of 1.5 MMtpy.
Rising Asia temperatures bode well for U.S. LNG export prospects
U.S. exports of LNG are already at record highs so far in 2025, but forecasts for above-average temperatures across key Asian import markets could lift them even higher this summer.
OPSB approves construction of Licking County (U.S.) natural gas-fired power plant
The Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) authorized the construction of a 200 megawatt (MW) natural gas-fired electric generation facility in the city of New Albany and Licking County.
Cheniere seeks expansion of Sabine Pass plant with U.S. regulators
Cheniere Energy, the largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) exporter in the U.S., has applied to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for permission to expand its Sabine Pass plant.
JERA close to signing deal for 1 MMtpy of LNG from Commonwealth
U.S. liquefied natural gas developer Commonwealth LNG is close to signing a deal with Japan's biggest power generator, JERA, to supply it with 1 metric MMtpy of LNG from its proposed export facility in Louisiana (U.S.).
EIA: U.S. natgas output and demand to hit record highs in 2025
U.S. natural gas output and demand will both rise to record highs in 2025, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) said in its Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO).
In 2024, the U.S. produced more energy than ever before
In 2024, the U.S. produced a record amount of energy, according to data in the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s (EIA’s) Monthly Energy Review. U.S. total energy production was more than 103 quadrillion British thermal units in 2024, a 1% increase from the previous record set in 2023. Several energy sources—natural gas, crude oil, natural gas plant liquids, biofuels, solar and wind—each set domestic production records last year.
Duke Energy proposes milestone new natural gas plant to help build a stronger energy future for South Carolina
Duke Energy announced the company's intent to submit an application to the Public Service Commission of South Carolina (PSCSC) for approval to build a new natural gas power plant in Anderson County.
U.S. natgas prices drop 5% to 1-week low on rising output, lower gas flows to LNG export plants
U.S. natural gas futures fell about 5% to a one-week low on Monday on an increase in output in recent days and a drop in the amount of gas flowing to liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants due to ongoing spring maintenance at several facilities.
Glenfarne awards Worley engineering and delivery services to support FID for Alaska LNG Pipeline
Worley Ltd. has been selected by Glenfarne Alaska LNG, LLC (Glenfarne), a subsidiary of Glenfarne Group, LLC, to provide engineering services and a final cost estimate to support the financial investment decision (FID) for the Alaska LNG Pipeline.
Senior Taiwan official visits site of new Alaska LNG project (U.S.)
A senior Taiwanese official said on Saturday he had this week visited the site of a potentially enormous new liquified natural gas (LNG) project in Alaska (U.S.) that the Trump administration has been pushing hard to allies in Asia as a supply option.
U.S. ethane vessels stall amid curbs on exports to China
Over half a dozen U.S.-loaded ethane vessels, originally bound for China, have stalled around the U.S. Gulf Coast after Washington requested U.S. exporters seek licenses to ship the shale gas to the top buyer.
Linde expanding CO2 capacity along the U.S. Gulf Coast
Linde announced it is doubling the capacity of its Freeport, Texas, carbon dioxide (CO₂) production facility by adding a second CO₂ liquefaction plant. Starting up in 2027, the new plant will liquefy crude CO₂ captured from MEGlobal America Inc.’s Oyster Creek ethylene glycol facility
U.S. natgas prices ease on big storage build, low flows to LNG export plants
U.S. natural gas futures ease about 1% on Thursday on a bigger-than-expected storage build and low gas flows to liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants over the past month or so.
CEO seeking to build Pennsylvania (U.S.) LNG terminal meets with White House
The CEO of a company seeking to build a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal near Philadelphia said on Wednesday he met officials at the White House this week to "provide intelligence" about the project in the works for years despite local opposition.
ONEOK acquires remaining interest in Delaware Basin JV for $940 MM
ONEOK, Inc. announced the acquisition of the remaining 49.9% interest in Delaware G&P LLC (Delaware Basin JV) from NGP XI Midstream Holdings, L.L.C. for $940 million, consisting of $530 million in cash and $410 million in ONEOK common stock.
PureWest, Gunvor Group partner to accelerate use of verified low-carbon gas solutions
PureWest Energy and Gunvor USA LLC are partnering to provide verified low-carbon natural gas, which can stand alone or be blended with renewable natural gas (RNG) to meet key decarbonization goals, including Scope 3 emissions reduction targets.
Glenfarne announces over $115 billion strategic partner interest for Alaska LNG project
Glenfarne said on Tuesday that its unit, Glenfarne Alaska LNG, has completed the first round of its strategic partner selection process with over 50 companies who have formally expressed interest for over $115 billion of contract value for the Alaska LNG project.
U.S. LNG exports declines in May from April's record
U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports fell in May due to plant outages and maintenance at the country's largest export facility.
ABS approves first of its kind LCO2 barge for U.S. operation
ABS has awarded approval in principle (AIP) to Overseas Shipholding Group Inc. (OSG), the parent company of Aptamus Carbon Solutions, for its preliminary design of a liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO2) barge.
Cheniere Energy says maintenance work begun on Sabine Pass LNG (U.S.) plant
Cheniere Energy said it has begun annual maintenance work on its LNG plant in Sabine Pass, Texas, the largest U.S. LNG plant.
U.S. regulators approve some construction at Venture Global's CP2 LNG plant
U.S. regulators gave Venture Global permission on Friday to proceed with some construction activities at its proposed CP2 LNG facility in Louisiana, according to a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission document.
Trump administration (U.S.) axes $3.7-B in green energy projects
The U.S. has axed awards to 24 green energy projects issued during U.S. President Joe Biden's administration that totaled more than $3.7 billion, the Energy Department said. These include projects from ExxonMobil, Heidelberg Materials and Eastman Chemical
U.S. ethane exports to China hit new roadblock with license requirement
Chinese purchases of U.S. ethane, a key petrochemical feedstock, face fresh uncertainty after the U.S. Commerce Department told exporters to seek licenses to export to China
Port Arthur LNG (U.S.) Phase 2 receives non-FTA export authorization
Sempra Infrastructure, a subsidiary of Sempra, announced that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued a permit to the Port Arthur LNG Phase 2 development project to allow the export of up to approximately 13.5 MMtpy of U.S.-produced LNG to countries that do not have a free-trade agreement (FTA) with the U.S.
Matador Resources Company announces start up of Marlan plant expansion
Matador and its midstream affiliate, San Mateo Midstream, LLC announced the successful start-up of San Mateo’s Marlan cryogenic natural gas processing plant (the Marlan Plant) expansion in Eddy County, New Mexico.
Kyushu Electric to sign 20-yr deal to buy LNG from U.S. firm Energy Transfer
Japan's Kyushu Electric Power said on Thursday it will sign a 20-yr purchase contract with U.S. energy firm Energy Transfer to buy up to 1 metric MMtpy of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from its Lake Charles LNG project.
U.S. Senators reintroduce "Protect LNG Act" legislation to expedite LNG project approvals
U.S. Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Tim Scott (R-S.C.) reintroduced the Protect LNG Act. The legislation ensures that a court cannot vacate a previously authorized LNG permit, clarifies the venue for LNG lawsuits before federal courts, and mandates that courts grant expedited decisions in relevant cases.
NextDecade, Japan's JERA sign 20-year LNG supply deal
U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) producer NextDecade said on Thursday it had signed a 20-year deal to supply Japan's biggest power generator JERA with 2 metric MMtpy of LNG from its Rio Grande project's fifth liquefaction facility.
Edison confident of positive outcome in Venture Global LNG arbitration
Italian utility Edison is confident of a positive outcome in an arbitration involving U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplier Venture Global, which is expected by the end of the year.
- TotalEnergies CEO expects to restart Mozambique LNG project this summer
- TotalEnergies and CMA CGM to launch LNG bunkering logistics JV to accelerate maritime decarbonization
- Renergen awards EPCC contract for Tetra4 LNG and helium project
- thyssenkrupp nucera acquires modular high-pressure electrolysis solution from Green Hydrogen Systems
- VTB to allocate > $10 B for Ust-Luga gas processing complex project
