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Australia's Origin in talks to import LNG from Venice Energy's terminal
Australian energy infrastructure developer Venice Energy said that power producer Origin Energy is in talks to import LNG from its Outer Harbor LNG terminal and be the sole user for at least a decade.
TotalEnergies says Qatar LNG flows could be diverted from Europe
TotalEnergies said that LNG deliveries covered by a 27-year deal it signed with Qatar this month could be diverted to non-European countries if needed.
Seaside LNG takes delivery of new barge Clean Everglades
Executives from Seaside LNG, Polaris New Energy and their guests gathered at Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding to christen the recently constructed LNG bunker barge Clean Everglades.
Freeport LNG gets approval to restart more of export plant in Texas (U.S.)
U.S. LNG company Freeport LNG received approval from federal energy regulators to take more steps to return its export plant in Texas to full operation.
Eni could more than double gas production in Indonesia
Italy's Eni could more than double its gas production in Indonesia thanks to the development of a recent discovery and potential synergies with assets it already owns.
Finland raises gas supply risk assessment due to pipeline rupture
Finland's National Emergency Supply Agency said it had raised its risk assessment for gas supply security in the Nordic country following the damage earlier this month to the Balticconnector gas pipeline.
Asia spot LNG prices steady on heating demand support
Asian spot LNG prices were little changed this week, as steady European heating demand supported prices despite forecasts of mild weather in the coming months.
Ghana hit by power outages due to limited gas supply
Several areas of Ghana were hit by power outages due to a drop in electricity generation after the West African country's power transmission company warned of limited gas supply for power generation.
TotalEnergies commissions its LNG Floating Terminal in the Port of Le Havre
TotalEnergies announces the commissioning of the Cape Ann, its FSRU for LNG located in the port of Le Havre. The terminal injected its first MWh of gas into the grid operated by GRTgaz, using LNG from Norway.
TotalEnergies targets FID on Matola LNG by Sept 2024
French energy company TotalEnergies expects to take a final investment decision on a planned new LNG import terminal at Mozambique's Matola port by September next year.
thyssenkrupp Uhde awarded contract by ENOWA to supply a green methanol and methanol-to-gasoline plant
thyssenkrupp Uhde has been awarded a contract by ENOWA, NEOM’s energy and water company, for engineering services and the supply, design and procurement of equipment for a new CO2-to-methanol and methanol-to-gasoline demonstration plant at ENOWA’s Hydrogen Innovation and Development Center in Saudi Arabia.
Finland LNG terminal to open booking for winter slots
Finland's Gasgrid, which operates the floating LNG import terminal at Inkoo, will be opening booking for its revised winter slots for three days to help maintain stable supplies after the loss of a pipeline.
Gascade gains mining approval for pipeline link to boost LNG flow from Ruegen to Lubmin
Gas grid company Gascade has obtained approval from mining authorities to complete a link for a pipeline linking Mukran port on the German Baltic Sea island of Ruegen with Lubmin on the mainland so that more LNG can flow.
Thailand soars from 11th to 8th in global LNG import rankings with 25% surge
Thailand has jumped from eleventh to eighth in the world ranking for imports of LNG, after purchases through October soared 25% from the same period in 2022.
Vaar Energi says Goliat field may supply gas to Hammerfest LNG
Vaar Energi said it will decide next year whether to send natural gas from Norway's Goliat petroleum field in the Arctic Barents Sea to the nearby Hammerfest LNG plant for export to world markets.
Svanehøj develops a complete high-pressure marine pump unit for LNG fuel
As demand for LNG-fueled vessels remains high, the marine pump specialist Svanehøj can now offer a high-pressure pump solution for two-stroke engines – a compact unit with three combined cold ends designed for optimal flow and longer service intervals.
South Korea's Hyundai, Saudi Aramco clinch $2.4 B gas plant deal
South Korea's Hyundai Engineering & Construction and Hyundai Engineering have signed a $2.4-B contract with oil giant Saudi Aramco to build a gas processing plant.
IEA says "unprecedented" supply surge could lead to LNG glut from 2025
An expected strong rise in LNG production capacity will ease prices and gas supply concerns, but also risks creating a supply glut.
Spain's industrial gas demand recovered in Q3
Demand for gas from Spain's industry increased by more than 25% in the third quarter from a year earlier, boosted by companies in the refining, chemical and pharmaceutical sectors.
Construction of Mongolian part of Russian gas link to China may start in early 2024
Construction of the Mongolian portion of Russia's planned new Power of Siberia-2 gas pipeline to China may start in the first quarter or first half of 2024.
EU on track to quit Russian natural gas
The European Union is on track towards its goal of ending Europe's reliance on Russian natural gas within this decade.
Italy's LNG deal with Qatar shows how hard it is to quit gas
Italy's ENI SpA signed a deal this week to purchase up to 1 million tons of LNG annually from QatarEnergy for the next 27 years, locking in gas flows to Southern Europe's largest economy until at least 2050.
Singapore LNG to develop country's second LNG terminal
Singapore LNG Corp will develop and operate the country's second LNG terminal, with gas supply capacity of up to 5 mtpa.
Freeport LNG Texas (U.S.) plant reports brief production halt
Freeport LNG reported a temporary production halt on October 21st, when the U.S. LNG producer's three liquefaction trains were brought offline after a trip at its upstream PTF facility in Texas.
Norwegian September gas output lags forecasts, hits 4-year low on outages
Norway's natural gas output fell in September to its lowest level since 1999, lagging an official forecast as maintenance cut production, while crude oil also fell behind expectations.
Oman LNG extends supply deals with shareholders up to 2034
Oman LNG signed agreements to extend supplies to shareholders including Shell and TotalEnergies for up to 10 years beyond 2024.
Russia's Gazprom to supply extra gas to Hungary and China this year
Russia's Gazprom will supply extra gas to Hungary through the coming winter and will also provide China with an additional 600 Mm3 this year on top of contractual obligations.
Navigator CO2 Ventures cancels carbon-capture pipeline project in U.S. Midwest
Navigator CO2 Ventures has canceled its Heartland Greenway pipeline project aimed at capturing 15 Mmt of carbon dioxide annually from Midwest ethanol plants and storing it permanently underground citing "unpredictable" state regulatory processes.
Gasgrid publishes revised winter booking plan for floating LNG terminal
Finland's Gasgrid, which operates the floating LNG import terminal at Inkoo, published a revised booking schedule for 6 slots between December and March, to help maintain stable supplies after the loss of a pipeline.
Asia spot LNG prices rise on stronger northeast Asian demand
Asian spot LNG prices rose more than $3 this week to a near nine-month high, supported by increased demand from northeast Asian buyers and amid tensions in the Middle East.
- Japan's Mitsubishi to acquire stake in Petronas LNG plant
- McDermott awarded Rovuma LNG Phase 1 FEED contract in Mozambique
- Fincantieri LNG-powered Star Princess launched in Monfalcone
- Wood leads industry project to accelerate CCUS with guidelines for CO2 specifications
- 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
