Regions
Tellurian seeks three-year extension to finish Louisiana LNG plant (U.S.)
U.S. LNG developer Tellurian Inc has asked regulators for a three-year construction permit extension to complete its $25-B LNG export facility, according a government filing.
Eni and partners to decide on Mozambique LNG investment by mid 2024
Italy's Eni SpA hopes to reach a final investment decision on its second floating LNG project in Mozambique by the end of June next year.
TotalEnergies Marine Fuels completes first LNG bunkering for Angelicoussis Group's dual-fueled vessels
TotalEnergies Marine Fuels has recently completed its first LNG bunkering operations for two new, dual-fueled vessels owned by the Angelicoussis Group following bilateral short-term supply deals struck on the spot market, signaling the growing maturity of the lower-carbon marine fuel.
Venture Global seeks to commence some service at Louisiana Calcasieu LNG plant (U.S.)
U.S. LNG company Venture Global LNG asked federal energy regulators for permission to commence service of liquefaction blocks 7-9 at its Calcasieu Pass LNG export plant in Louisiana.
Putin says Germany is shooting itself in foot by not buying Russian gas via Nord Stream 2
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Germany's refusal to certify the Nord Stream 2 pipeline and buy Russian gas from it did not make economic sense for Berlin which was instead paying much more for U.S. LNG.
ABB applies electrical expertise at major green hydrogen site in Denmark
ABB has been contracted by Danish company H2 Energy Esbjerg ApS to provide basic electrical engineering for the power distribution from grid point of connection to electrolyzers, and for other process equipment at its 1 GW hydrogen production facility in Esbjerg and hydrogen distribution hub in Fredericia, Denmark.
Chevron halts gas exports via EMG pipeline from Israel to Egypt
Chevron has halted natural gas exports through a major subsea pipeline between Israel and Egypt and is supplying gas via an alternative pipeline through Jordan.
Spot LNG prices languish ahead of seasonal demand uptick
The price of spot liquefied natural gas remains in a pre-winter lull, but there are some signs that demand for the super-chilled fuel is starting its usual seasonal increase.
Chevron Australia, LNG unions to meet for mediated talks
Chevron and unions representing workers at its two Australian LNG facilities will meet for talks after the oil and gas major asked the industrial arbitrator to help close a deal as workers threaten to restart strikes.
BASF first to commercially produce metal-organic frameworks for carbon capture
BASF is the first company to produce metal-organic frameworks on a production scale of several hundred tons per year.
Israel shuts down major offshore gas field amid violence
Israel has suspended production at the Tamar gas field off its southern coast and will seek alternative fuel sources to meet its needs, the energy ministry said following three days of violence in the region.
Australia LNG unions threaten fresh strikes next week, Chevron says deal possible
Chevron has asked Australia's industrial tribunal to help resolve a "small number" of issues blocking a deal with unions at its two LNG facilities in Western Australia as workers announced plans to resume strikes next week.
Russia starts gas supplies to Uzbekistan via Kazakhstan
Russia started supplying natural gas to Uzbekistan via Kazakhstan, marking the occasion with ceremonies in Moscow and elsewhere attended by the presidents of the three countries and shown on state TV.
Spain's gas imports from Russia fall sharply in August
Spain's gas imports from Russia tumbled 40.7% in August from the same month a year ago as the Iberian country imported 11.2% less gas overall during the month.
French gas operators say supplies sufficient for harsh winter
France will have enough gas supplies for the winter even in the event of severe cold weather in a further indication that Europe's second-biggest economy has managed to diversify its sources from Russia.
Tellurian seeks more time to finish Louisiana (U.S.) Driftwood LNG export plant
U.S. energy company Tellurian Inc has asked federal energy regulators for more time to build its Driftwood LNG export plant in Louisiana.
Foreign traders boost gas reserves in Ukrainian storage
Foreign traders have increased the volume of natural gas in Ukrainian underground storage to 2.2 bcm as of Oct. 6 from 1.8 bcm in mid-September.
Chevron Australia LNG workers back strike threat in second meeting, no talks
Workers at Chevron's two LNG facilities in Western Australia voted to restart strikes, endorsing a similar move by colleagues at a meeting less than 24-hours earlier.
Asia spot LNG prices retreats from 7-month high on tepid demand
Asian spot LNG prices retreated from a seven-month high as demand remained muted due to warmer weather and as market players did not envisage production losses from the possible return of strikes in Australia.
Vietnam sees no gas from Exxon, Gazprom projects for years
Vietnam expects further years-long delays before offshore blocks being developed by U.S. major Exxon Mobil and Russia's Gazprom will be producing gas.
UAE's ADNOC awards $17 B in contracts for gas project
ADNOC said it had awarded contracts worth about $16.94 billion for a gas project that aims to operate with net zero carbon dioxide emissions, adding it would be the first in the world to do so.
Prices down on healthy storage, strong LNG flows
Dutch wholesale gas prices fell morning amid solid European storage levels, high Norwegian supply, strong flows of LNG and mild weather.
RWE CEO says gas supply problems still a risk
Germany must speed up construction of gas import infrastructure to avoid supply squeezes, the CEO of the country's largest utility told news outlet WirtschaftsWoche, adding the risk of soaring energy prices had not been fully contained.
Chevron, Australian unions hit snag in deal, workers to meet for possible strike vote
Efforts to finalize a pact to end strikes at Chevron's two Australian LNG plants hit a snag with unions accusing the U.S. energy major of reneging on commitments and potentially gearing up to resume stoppages.
Moldova introduces free gas transit to Ukraine for winter supplies
Moldovan authorities have enacted regulations calling for free transport of European gas to and from storage facilities in neighboring Ukraine to ensure the country's winter needs are met.
MAIRE awarded $8.7-B contract by ADNOC for the onshore portion of the HAIL and GHASHA development project in Abu Dhabi
MAIRE announces that Tecnimont, part of the Integrated E&C Solutions business unit, signed a Letter of Award with ADNOC for the onshore processing plant of the Hail and Ghasha Development Project.
U.S. exports of natural gas set a record high in the first half of 2023
The United States exported more natural gas in the first half of 2023 (1H23) than it did in the same period of any previous year. Natural gas exports averaged 20.4 billion cubic feet per day (Bf3d), 4% (0.8 Bf3d) more than in 1H22, according to our Natural Gas Monthly.
Moldova could buy Russian gas if conditions are right
Moldova has not used Russian gas since late last year, but it is keeping open the option of buying supply from Gazprom if conditions are right.
MET Group sets up LNG trading office in Singapore
Switzerland-based energy trader MET Group said it has set up an office in Singapore to focus on LNG trading as well as asset investments in what will be its first office in Asia.
Exxon Mobil to sell majority stake in Italy LNG terminal to BlackRock
Exxon Mobil Corp chose BlackRock as the potential buyer for its majority stake in Italy's main LNG import terminal.
- 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
- ExxonMobil selects Chart Industries’ IPSMR® liquefaction technology for Mozambique LNG project
- 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
