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U.S. exports of ethane and ethane-based petrochemicals rose 135% from 2014 to 2023
U.S. exports of ethane and ethane-based petrochemicals reached an all-time high of 21.6 MMt in 2023, up 135% since the U.S. began exporting ethane in 2014 and 17% more than in 2022, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Oman's OQ to list up to 49% stake in methanol, ammonia and LPG arm
Oman's OQ Base Industries, the methanol, ammonia and LPG arm of state-owned OQ, plans to list an up to 49% stake on the local stock exchange. The listing is part of a privatization program by state-owned energy group OQ to diversify its economy and cut its debt.
China's Sinopec signs agreement for 15-yr LNG deal with TotalEnergies
China's state oil and gas major Sinopec Corp said it has signed Heads of Agreement to buy from TotalEnergies 2 MMtpy of LNG a year for 15 yrs starting 2028.
ADNOC, AIQ developing first-of-a-kind agentic AI solution for global energy transformation
ENERGYai will combine large language model technology with cutting-edge ‘agentic’ AI – AI ‘agents’ that are trained in specific tasks across ADNOC’s value chain. These specialized AI agents bring a new level of autonomy and precision to critical tasks, from seismic analysis to energy efficiency and real-time process monitoring.
LNG producer Cheniere tops 3Q profit estimates, raises annual forecast
Top U.S. LNG exporter Cheniere Energy on Thursday raised its annual core profit forecast after higher demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) helped it top 3Q estimates.
Japan's Mitsubishi sees LNG capacity growing to > 17 MMtpy in early 2030s
Japanese trading house Mitsubishi said it sees its liquefied natural gas (LNG) output capacity growing by 5 metric MMtpy to > 17 MMtpy early in the 2030s thanks to its stakes in projects including in Malaysia and Canada.
Russia's Oct. pipeline gas exports to Europe up 2.5% y/y
Russian energy giant Gazprom's average daily natural gas supplies to Europe in October edged up by 2.5% a year earlier and held broadly steady from September.
Woodside and Tokyo Gas in discussions over stake in U.S. LNG project
Tokyo Gas is in talks with Woodside Energy over taking a stake in a multi-billion-dollar Louisiana (U.S.) liquefied natural gas (LNG) export project.
Cepsa becomes Moeve
Cepsa has announced its name change to Moeve, marking a historic milestone in the company’s transformation.
Equinor strengthens gas portfolio
Equinor has signed an agreement with EQT Corporation to acquire additional non-operated interest in the Northern Marcellus formation in the US. Equinor will pay $1.25 B to EQT in the transaction.
Hexagon Agility receives new wave of RNG fuel system orders for heavy-duty commercial trucks
Hexagon Agility, a subsidiary of Hexagon Composites ASA and the world's leading provider of renewable natural gas/compressed natural gas (RNG/CNG) fuel systems, has announced a new wave of orders valued at $4.3 MM.
U.S. LNG exports to increase at slowest pace since 2016
U.S. liquefied natural gas exports this year will increase about 2%, analysts estimate, the smallest annual increase since 2016 when the first big U.S. LNG export plant opened, launching a boom that drove the country's producers to the top of world gas exporters.
Gazprom subsidiary files $880-MM claim against Linde
A subsidiary of Russia's gas major Gazprom has filed a claim for 85.7 B roubles ($879 MM) against global industrial gases and engineering company Linde and its subsidiaries.
Russian shipyard delays ice-class tankers for Arctic LNG 2
Russia's Zvezda shipyard is again delaying delivery of ice-class Arc7 gas carriers for liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant Arctic LNG 2 to early 2025, in yet another blow for the country's huge energy project.
Britain's Centrica signs 10-yr U.S. gas deal with Coterra
British utility Centrica and U.S. producer Coterra Energy have entered into two gas sale and purchase agreements, which will reduce market risk in Centrica's liquefied natural gas (LNG) portfolio.
Archaea Energy, UGI start RNG plant in Pennsylvania (U.S.)
Archaea Energy, a subsidiary of bp, and UGI Energy Services LLC (UGIES), a subsidiary of UGI Corp., celebrate the start-up of their joint venture's renewable natural gas (RNG) plant in Hegins, Pennsylvania.
U.S. elections pose bearish risk to global LNG markets
The upcoming U.S. election could pose a bearish risk to global natural gas markets, specifically liquefied natural gas (LNG), despite the anticipated limited near-term impact on domestic markets.
Linde selected to supply carbon capture technology to ADNOC’S Hail and Ghasha project
Linde Engineering has signed an agreement with NEXTCHEM to provide carbon capture technology to ADNOC's Hail and Ghasha project. Located in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the project is one of the world’s largest offshore sour gas developments and aims to operate with net zero emissions.
JPMorgan looks to resume trading physical LNG
JPMorgan Chase is in talks to resume trading physical LNG after more than a decade. The bank has had talks with at least three projects under development in the Gulf Coast to get a long-term LNG supply.
QatarEnergy takes 50% stake in TotalEnergies solar project in Iraq
QatarEnergy, one of the world's top suppliers of liquefied natural gas (LNG), said on Monday it had agreed to take a 50% stake in TotalEnergies' 1.25-gigawatt solar project in Iraq.
Cepsa to delay $3.3-B hydrogen projects if Spain's windfall tax made permanent
Spain's second-largest oil company Cepsa said it would delay investments worth €3 B ($3.25 B) in green hydrogen (H2) it had planned in the country's south if a temporary windfall tax on energy firms becomes permanent.
Sapphire Gas Solutions secures DOE approval for LNG export authorization
Sapphire Gas Solutions (Sapphire), a leader in liquefied natural gas (LNG), compressed natural gas (CNG) and renewable natural gas (RNG) solutions, has received approval from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to export domestically produced LNG under a long-term, multi-contract authorization through 2050.
Russia's Novatek shuts down commercial operation at Arctic LNG 2 train
Russia's Novatek shut down commercial operations at the first and only operational train of its Arctic LNG 2 project earlier this month with no plans to restart it during winter.
U.S. ethane production reached a record 3 MMbpd in May 2024
U.S. ethane production increased steadily over the last decade and reached a record of 3 MMbpd in May 2024. Ethane production in the first half of 2024 (1H24) averaged a record 2.8 MMbpd, according to data from the U.S. EIA.
Tanker anchors near Venture Global LNG's Plaquemines plant in Louisiana
The Venture Bayou, a liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker, was anchored near the mouth of the Mississippi River early Monday on its way to Venture Global LNG's Plaquemines export plant under construction in Louisiana.
Case Study: Predicting internal corrosion in renewal biogas systems for increased pipeline reliability
GASCADE Gastransport GmbH (GASCADE) partnered with the author’s company to investigate the internal corrosion susceptibility of a biogas line in advance of a larger project targeting the prioritization of difficult-to-inspect pipelines.
Flare system design: Liquid pockets in flare headers
Flare and relief systems are the last line of defense against plant emergency overpressure and loss of containment. Therefore, the efficient design, management and maintenance of these systems are vital for safe operations throughout the lifecycle and operation of a plant.
U.S. natgas prices jump 8% on cooler weather, higher global gas prices
U.S. natural gas futures jumped about 8% to a one-week high on Thursday on forecasts for cooler weather and more heating demand over the next two weeks than previously expected and on rising prices for gas in global markets that should boost the value of U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports.
AG&P LNG to acquire Australia's Venice Energy, develop South Australian import terminal
Singapore-based Atlantic, Gulf and Pacific (AG&P) LNG has agreed to fully acquire Australian energy infrastructure developer Venice Energy and develop its Outer Harbor import terminal in South Australia.
India Petronet aims to start Gopalpur LNG plant in 2027
India's top gas importer Petronet LNG aims to start operating a 5-metric MMtpy liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal at Gopalpur in eastern Odisha state in 2027.
- Japan's Mitsubishi to acquire stake in Petronas LNG plant
- McDermott awarded Rovuma LNG Phase 1 FEED contract in Mozambique
- Wood leads industry project to accelerate CCUS with guidelines for CO2 specifications
- Fincantieri LNG-powered Star Princess launched in Monfalcone
- Picarro launches handheld solution for natural gas leak investigation and closed-loop leak management
- Picarro launches handheld solution for natural gas leak investigation and closed-loop leak management
- Fincantieri LNG-powered Star Princess launched in Monfalcone
- Sonatrach, Saudi Aramco raise prices for LPG by 3%–4% in October
- Amarinth secures $1-MM order of API 610 pumps for Coral North FLNG project in Mozambique
