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EverLine and Amulet Critical Infrastructure launch first unified cyber-physical security platform to protect critical U.S. infrastructure
The collaboration combines EverLine’s 24/7 OT monitoring, threat intelligence and compliance capabilities with Amulet’s physical protection solutions and ballistic and blast event detection technologies, creating a comprehensive system that enables critical infrastructure operators to detect, deter and respond to both digital and physical threats in real time.
European Union's U.S. gas use set to soar, increasing price volatility
U.S. LNG exports saved Europe from a deeper gas crisis in 2022, but that growing reliance has created unease as the Trump administration hit trading partners, including the EU, with tariffs this year.
Gas demand cut for second day at Venture Global Calcasieu LNG plant
The decline has contributed to an overall dip in U.S. feedgas demand to 15.8 Bft3 on Thursday, down from 15.9 Bft3 on Wednesday and > 16 Bft3 on Tuesday.
Black Bayou wins regulatory approval for underground gas storage in Louisiana (U.S.)
The project, situated close to existing and planned liquefied natural gas (LNG) plants, accepted a certificate of public convenience and necessity from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in August after a review by the regulator concluded there would be no significant impact on the environment.
Baker Hughes to supply liquefaction train equipment for Sempra Infrastructure’s Port Arthur LNG Phase 2 project
Building upon the technology solutions provided for Phase 1, Baker Hughes’ scope for Phase 2 includes four Frame 7 turbines paired with eight centrifugal compressors across two LNG trains.
Baker Botts advises Sempra Infrastructure Partners on long-term LNG sale and purchase agreements
The agreements are related to the Port Arthur LNG Phase 2 project, which is under construction and achieved a positive final investment decision.
Utility Vistra to build two new natural gas power units in Permian Basin (U.S.)
U.S. power consumption is expected to reach record highs in this year and the next, fueled by demand from data centers dedicated to AI and cryptocurrency, as well as increased electricity use in homes and businesses for heating and transportation.
LandBridge, NRG to power potential data center in Texas (U.S.)
The site could potentially house a 1,100-MW, grid-connected natural gas power generation facility, which NRG could construct if an appropriate power purchase agreement for a data center is secured.
XRG completes Rio Grande LNG deal
Rio Grande LNG is one of the most ambitious LNG export infrastructure projects in the U.S. with approximately 48 MMtpy of potential liquefaction capacity currently under construction or in development, underscoring the role of the U.S. as a major energy exporter.
Nicor Gas achieves second RNG interconnection
The WM RNG site, located in Davis Junction, Illinois (U.S.), converts landfill gas into pipeline quality RNG.
Turkey signs 20-yr deal with Mercuria to buy U.S. gas
The new deal is one of several it has secured this month ahead of this year's expiry of at least 16 Bm3 worth of gas import deals with Russia.
Sempra sells $10-B infrastructure stake, greenlights Port Arthur LNG Phase 2
Sempra has announced a $10-B sale of a 45% stake in Sempra Infrastructure Partners and reached FID on Port Arthur LNG Phase 2, a $12-B expansion with operations slated for 2030–2031.
FERC prevails in Puerto Rico gas pipeline case before D.C. circuit
The D.C. Circuit has denied environmental groups’ challenge to a Puerto Rico pipeline, ruling FERC’s decision not to block construction reflected unreviewable enforcement discretion.
Digital Exclusive: Carbon critical—How filtration adds value in CCUS systems
Colm Joy of Cleanova discusses how the scale of the decarbonization challenge is daunting. Countries around the world signed the Paris Agreement in 2015, committing to limit global temperature rise to well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels.1 Achieving this target requires aggressive decarbonization efforts.
Opinion: The U.S. LNG industry risks becoming victim of its own success
The U.S. has become the world's top exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG), thanks to its abundant gas supplies from onshore shale. Energy Secretary Chris Wright expects LNG to overtake oil as the top U.S. export in the coming years.
U.S. could see LNG oversupply in 2027-2029 period, EQT CEO says
The U.S. could experience some oversupply of liquefied natural gas between 2027 and 2029, but supply will tighten in 2030, Toby Rice, the CEO of natural gas producer EQT Corp said.
Trump admin gives China 'free pass' on Russian LNG, Democratic senators say
Trump has refrained from putting direct sanctions on Russian energy entities in his second term. Instead, he has imposed additional 25% tariffs on imports of goods from India for buying Russian oil.
After Trump pressure, EU aims to bring forward Russian LNG import ban
An EU sanctions proposal kicks off intense discussions among the 27-member countries to reach an agreement.
Nopetro Energy powers Vero Beach (U.S.) economy with new landfill-to-renewable fuel facility
RNG, a biogas and the lowest-carbon alternative fuel, is being produced by capturing and removing methane gas from the Indian River County landfill.
Clean Energy breaks ground on three RNG dairy projects with Maas Energy Works
These projects span six U.S. dairies located in South Dakota, Georgia, Florida and New Mexico, and are expected to produce approximately 3 MM gallons (gal) of RNG annually once fully operational.
Puerto Rico inks $4-B LNG contract with New Fortress Energy
The supply deal, which comes after talks for a much larger contract broke down in July, reduced the term to 7 yrs from 15 yrs - with the option to extend for an additional 3 yrs - and also eliminated exclusivity clauses.
Woodside Energy expects demand for LNG to grow 50% over next decade
The complex, the largest foreign investment in Louisiana's history, was the first U.S. LNG project to get the financial go-ahead after President Donald Trump returned to office in January and promised to unleash U.S. energy onto the world.
U.S. EPA proposes end to mandatory greenhouse gas reporting
The agency said mandatory collection of GHG emissions data was unnecessary because it is "not directly related to a potential regulation and has no material impact on improving human health and the environment."
Blackstone to buy Pennsylvania (U.S.) natgas power plant for ~$1 B
U.S. power demand is projected to reach record levels in 2025, driven by data centers for AI and cryptocurrency technologies, as well as higher residential and commercial consumption.
Standard Charter delivers $15-B financing for Venture Global's CP2 LNG project
Standard Charter has delivered $15.1 B financing for Venture Global's Phase 1 of the CP2 LNG project in Cameron Parish, Louisiana (U.S.). The 20-MMtpy facility will be comprised of thirty six 0.626 MMtpy liquefaction trains, configured in 18 blocks. CP2 LNG's project will also consist of four 200,00..
Swiss trader MET Group seeks US LNG to grow portfolio, Southeast Asia sales
Switzerland-based energy trader MET Group is looking to expand its liquefied natural gas (LNG) portfolio by securing more new supply from the United States that it can use as it builds its presence in Asia, its chief executive said. "We are trying to secure additional new supply into our portfolio,..
Japan's JERA looks to Alaska and Qatari LNG to meet demand, diversify supply
JERA keen on Alaska LNG due to proximity to Japan Eyes early conclusion to QatarEnergy talks Sakhalin-2 LNG remains an important option to JERA and Japan Japan's top power generator JERA is ramping up its interest in U.S. liquefied natural gas, particularly from Alaska, and is in talks wi..
Entergy's Texas (U.S.) unit receives approval to build natural gas power plants
Power consumption in the United States is projected to hit record highs in 2025 and 2026.
Global Projects Data - August Update
An overview of active gas processing/LNG projects globally.
EU could quit Russian gas within a year, U.S. energy chief says
The EU is negotiating legal proposals to phase out imports of Russian oil and gas by January 2028, with a ban on short-term contracts kicking in from next year.
- ExxonMobil halts 1-Bft3d blue hydrogen project in Texas
- 236-mile Texas-to-Gulf pipeline reaches FID in $2.3-B LNG expansion push
- Bechtel shares findings of tragic accident at Port Arthur LNG facility
- Aramco and Yokogawa commission multiple autonomous control AI agents at Fadhili gas plant
- Ukraine will resume gas imports via Transbalkan route in November
