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Russia's Gazprom supplies first LNG to Italy

Russian energy giant Gazprom has delivered its first cargo of LNG to Italy from LNG Portovaya plant on the Baltic Sea, LSEG data showed on Wednesday.

GOP lawmakers slam New York for blocking $500-MM pipeline project

In a Dec. 5 letter addressed to Governor Hochul, Republican lawmakers from New York and Pennsylvania (U.S.) expressed strong criticism of New York State's decision to block the Northern Access Pipeline, a $500-MM natural gas infrastructure project.

NMED fines natural gas firm $47.8 MM for harmful emissions

The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) initiated an enforcement action against Targa Northern Delaware LLC, a subsidiary of Houston, Texas-based (U.S.) natural gas firm Targa Resources Corp., for emissions releases far greater than permitted limits at its Red Hills Gas Processing Plant near Jal in Lea County.

API: Demand for U.S. LNG shows folly of permitting pause

Global demand for U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) remains strong – which again should give pause to the Biden administration’s decision to halt in permitting for new and pending LNG export projects.

Venture Global says new LNG environmental review unnecessary

Venture Global LNG has slammed a U.S. call for an additional environmental review of a proposed Louisiana LNG project as unnecessary, adding that it will be ready to begin construction once the project gets a final go-ahead.

Minimize GHG emissions (methane) from compressor stations transporting natural gas through pipelines

12/1/2024

Compressor stations for transporting natural gas can be the source of considerable greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (methane emissions) if not controlled. Oil and gas companies along the natural gas supply chain are under pressure to reduce GHG emissions. This article details the various sources of such emissions and the options available to control and mitigate them.

Improving sustainability: Tackle fugitive emissions from reciprocating compressors

12/1/2024

Reciprocating gas compressors are used in many applications, and their operators demand excellent reliability. Unscheduled downtime can incur significant financial costs for the business. Therefore, most operators employ a proactive maintenance regime to ensure their compressors deliver reliable service between major overhauls.

ExxonMobil, Qatar get 3-yr extension to build their LNG plant in Texas

Federal regulators on Thursday gave an ExxonMobil and Qatar Energy LNG joint venture a 3-yr extension to finish building their Golden Pass LNG plant.

Four tankers still at sea with unsold cargoes from Russia's Arctic LNG 2

Four tankers loaded with Russian Arctic LNG 2 cargo are still out at sea, according to data from ship-tracking agency Kpler, highlighting the struggles of the U.S.-sanctioned project to sell the sea-borne gas.

Venture Global gets OK to take step in commercializing Louisiana Calcasieu LNG plant

U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) company Venture Global LNG got approval from U.S. energy regulators on Tuesday to re-introduce hazardous fluids to part of the company's Calcasieu LNG export plant in Louisiana.

Britain targets Russian LNG sector with fresh shipping sanctions

Britain on Thursday sanctioned five vessels and two associated entities involved in the shipping of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG), with the government saying it was using new legal powers for the first time to target LNG vessels directly.

Daphne Technology, Williams partner on methane emissions mitigation technology

Daphne Technology and Williams will leverage their combined expertise to advance methane abatement technologies that align with the U.S. DOE's MERP's goals. Daphne Technology will provide its SlipPure system for field demonstration on Williams' natural gas engines at multiple locations across the U.S.

U.S. regulators okay first step to start Plaquemines LNG plant in Louisiana

Federal regulators on Friday gave Venture Global LNG permission to begin preparations for the startup of liquefied natural gas (LNG) equipment at its Plaquemines export plant in Louisiana, taking a step closer to first LNG production for the facility, about 20 miles south of New Orleans.

EIA: Less natural gas consumption in Europe is keeping storage full

Consumption of natural gas in Europe consistently decreased since mid-2022, driven by a combination of mild winter weather and government policies aimed at reducing natural gas consumption.

EU approves law to hit gas imports with methane emissions limit

European Union countries approved a law on Monday to impose methane emissions limits on Europe's oil and gas imports from 2030, pressuring international suppliers to cut leaks of the potent greenhouse gas.

Energy Workforce responds to U.S. Energy Secretary's testimony on LNG export permit pause

Energy Workforce responds to U.S. Energy Secretary's testimony on LNG export permit pause

Australian natural gas industry seeks policy repairs to boost investment

Australia's natural gas industry executives are seeking more measures to restore an investment environment they say has been damaged by a series of state interventions to boost domestic supply and curb soaring energy prices.

Australia gas producers endorse govt strategy, warn of shortages this decade

Australia's energy producers endorsed a government strategy to boost natural gas development, but warned the country still faces new gas supply shortfalls this decade while markets remain volatile due to global conflicts.

EU eyes Russia LNG transhipment ban, tighter control of sanction busting

The European Union is looking to enact harsher sanctions against Russia, including holding LNG owners more accountable for receiving Russian natural gas shipments.

How tech is laying the foundation for future LNG success and compliance

3/7/2024

This work details some of the ways LNG operators are embracing and deploying technology to close the gaps that exist in their ESG compliance infrastructures and emerging operational needs.

Mitigating methane emissions: Digital strategies for the energy industry

3/7/2024

As the world continues to prioritize solutions to curb climate change, more digital tools will help scale innovation and assist hard-to-abate industries with accelerating their GHG mitigation efforts. This article dives into how digital technologies are helping to mitigate emissions.

Navigating the complex LNG value chain

3/7/2024

Capturing efficiency and visibility across the LNG value chain is possible with modern technologies. This article examines how boundless automation is managing data seamlessly from the field to the edge and into the cloud. This includes a move toward holistic, seamlessly integrated energy logistics software solutions that help operators visualize and manage the LNG value chain from end-to-end.

China seeks exemption from U.S. sanctions on Russian LNG plant

China's state oil majors CNPC and CNOOC have both asked the U.S. government for exemptions from sanctions on Russia's Arctic LNG 2 export plant.

US unveils clean hydrogen plan, nuclear power role uncertain

The U.S. proposed rules for how energy companies can access billions of dollars in tax credits for producing low-carbon hydrogen using new clean energy sources but left thorny issues, such as how nuclear power could benefit, uncertain.

Nigerians turn to gas to power their generators as petrol prices soar

Nigerians modify their home power generators to run on LPG rather than gasoline.

A sustainable solution to reduce Europe’s reliance on natural gas

6/13/2023

This analysis shows that Europe will need to reduce natural gas demand by 55 Bm3 this year alone to mitigate against a potentially colder winter, a possible end to Russian supplies or rebounding Asian demand. This comes at a time when Europe has little bandwidth for additional energy rationing without sustaining a steeper slowdown in economic activity.

A comparison study of water disposal methods in a gas project—Part 2

2/1/2023

Produced water refers to water associated with the production of oil and/or natural gas from a well.