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Phillips 66 completes acquisition of EPIC NGL for $2.2 B
Phillips 66 announced the completion of its previously announced acquisition of EPIC Y-Grade GP, LLC and EPIC Y-Grade, LP, which own various subsidiaries and long-haul natural gas liquids pipelines, fractionation facilities and distribution systems (EPIC NGL) for total cash consideration of approximately $2.2 B.
Japan's Tokyo Gas expands in U.S. shale gas with Chevron deal
TG Natural Resources LLC, co-owned by Tokyo Gas and Castleton Commodities International, has bought a 70% stake in east Texas gas assets from Chevron for $525 MM, as it expands its U.S. gas business.
Gas giants say Australia opposition’s plan to reserve supplies could worsen shortfall
Global gas giants said an election campaign proposal by Australia's opposition coalition that would force producers to direct more export gas into the domestic market would deter investment without tackling looming shortages.
Russia's Arctic LNG 2 plant resumes operation 'slowly'
Russia's Arctic LNG 2 plant, under U.S.-sanctions, has resumed natural gas processing at a low rate this month, though it has yet to deliver its first cargo to the buyers.
Europe could need an extra $11 B of gas to refill winter stores
Europe may need up to an extra 250 cargoes of LNG this year, costing at least $11 B to refill its depleted gas stores
U.S. LNG exports soar in March on ramp up of Plaquemines LNG plant
The U.S. exported a record amount of LNG in March, selling more than 9 MMt of the superchilled gas
Canada’s propane exports to Asia are growing, making up more than 40% of exports in 2024
Canada’s propane exports have steadily increased over the last decade, reaching record highs in 2024 as new marine export terminals streamlined the flow of propane from western Canada to export destinations, particularly to Asia.
U.S. regulators issue preliminary environmental support for Rio Grande LNG
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued a preliminary decision supporting environmental approval for NextDecade's Rio Grande LNG project in southern Texas.
Bureau Veritas grants AiP to MARIC for 155,000-m³ ultra-large ethane carrier
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore has awarded Approval in Principle to the Marine Design and Research Institute of China (MARIC) for its new 155,000-m³ ultra-large ethane carrier design.
Dutch Gasunie expects to invest €12 B in power grid through 2030
Dutch natural gas grid operator Gasunie on Monday said it expects to invest around €12 B ($13 B) through 2030 to help accelerate the energy transition and stop major industries leaving the Netherlands.
Exports of Russian pipeline gas to Europe down 19% in March month-on-month
Russian energy giant Gazprom's average daily natural gas supplies to Europe via the TurkStream undersea pipeline fell by 19.4% in March from a month earlier.
EU ban on Russia's LNG re-exports comes into effect
The European Union's ban on re-exporting Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) via EU ports, which aims to reduce Moscow's revenues after its invasion of Ukraine, came into effect this week.
Russia's Yamal LNG intensifies for ship-to-ship transfers near Murmansk
Russia's liquefied natural gas plant Yamal LNG, led by Novatek, has intensified LNG ship-to-ship transfers in the Murmansk region using four gas tankers at the same time.
Europe gas: Prices hold steady despite latest Sudzha gas station attack
Dutch and British wholesale gas prices were largely steady on Friday as the latest attacks on a Russian gas supply point were balanced by an improved supply-demand outlook as winter ends.
GE Vernova to supply gas turbines for new Missouri (U.S.) power plant
GE Vernova has secured an order to supply its aeroderivative gas turbines for Springfield City Utilities' (CU) new power generating station in Missouri (U.S.).
U.S. natgas prices steady as record LNG flows offset record output
U.S. natural gas futures held steady on Friday as record flows to liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants offset a decline in daily output and forecasts for lower demand than previously expected this week and next.
Opinion: U.S. LNG exporters could hit methane snag in Europe
The Trump administration’s broad policy goal of achieving “energy dominance” may run into headwinds in the country’s largest export market, the European Union, due to new methane regulations.
TotalEnergies and partners launch the 2nd phase of Northern Lights CCS project
TotalEnergies and its partners, Equinor and Shell, announced the Final Investment Decision (FID) of the second phase of the Northern Lights development, which will increase the project transport and storage capacity from 1.5 MMtpy to more than 5 MMtpy of CO2 from 2028.
India weighs scrapping import tax on U.S. LNG, looks to boost purchases
India is considering a proposal to scrap import tax on U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) to boost purchases and help cut the trade surplus with Washington, a key irritant for President Donald Trump.
EnviTec Biogas commissions its largest U.S. anaerobic digestion plant
It is expected to produce 483 standard cubic feet per minute of renewable natural gas (778 Nm³/h biomethane), equivalent to around 177,000 MMBtu/yr
The U.S. remained the world’s largest LNG exporter in 2024
The U.S. exported 11.9 Bft3d of LNG in 2024, remaining the world’s largest LNG exporter.
Germany proposes annual fee to kick-start hydrogen pipeline network
Germany's network regulator proposed a fixed annual fee of 25 euros ($27) per kilowatt-hour per hour to use the country's planned core hydrogen network, as it aims to ramp up and finance infrastructure for a key energy transition fuel.
U.S. weighs funding cuts to four of seven hydrogen hubs
The U.S. Department of Energy is weighing funding cuts to four of seven hydrogen hubs that were selected under a $7 billion federal program.
New Fortress Energy to sell Jamaica assets to Excelerate for $1.06 B
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure provider New Fortress Energy will sell its assets and operations in Jamaica to Excelerate Energy for ~$1.06 B.
Nuclear growth helps South Korea cut back on coal and LNG imports
Record nuclear power production is helping South Korea to cut imports of thermal coal and LNG to multi-year lows so far in 2025.
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.
Germany's conservatives, SPD set to scrap gas storage levy
Germany's conservative CDU/CSU and Social Democrats (SPD) have agreed to abolish a gas storage levy for all consumers in a bid to lower energy prices.
TotalEnergies CEO would 'not be surprised' if some Nord Stream gas lines came back
Europe will continue to need a certain level of Russian gas supplies if its industries are to remain competitive, the CEO of oil major TotalEnergies said on Wednesday, pointing to the defunct and partly damaged Nord Stream pipelines.
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.
- 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
