Sustainability
AFPM/API: President Trump officially overturns California (U.S.) gas car ban
Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) President and CEO Chet Thompson and American Petroleum Institute (API) President and CEO Mike Sommers have issued a statement on today’s signing of a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution overturning EPA’s 2024 authorization of California’s ban on sales of new gas cars.
Anaergia Singapore signs conditional contract to design and build biogas facility in Jeju Island, South Korea
Anaergia Singapore Pte. Ltd. has received a contract from New Jeju Bio Co. Ltd. to design and build the Jeju Bio Energy Biogas Plant to be constructed in Jeju Island, South Korea.
Honeywell completes acquisition of Sundyne to expand process industry capabilities
Honeywell announced the completion of its acquisition of Sundyne from private equity firm Warburg Pincus for $2.16 billion in an all-cash transaction.
Carbon Clean, MODEC to accelerate the scale-up of CycloneCC for offshore carbon capture
Carbon Clean, a global leader in revolutionizing carbon capture solutions, and MODEC, a leading provider of offshore floating platforms, have signed a landmark agreement to jointly develop and scale Carbon Clean’s CycloneCC carbon capture technology for offshore applications.
Linde expanding CO2 capacity along the U.S. Gulf Coast
Linde announced it is doubling the capacity of its Freeport, Texas, carbon dioxide (CO₂) production facility by adding a second CO₂ liquefaction plant. Starting up in 2027, the new plant will liquefy crude CO₂ captured from MEGlobal America Inc.’s Oyster Creek ethylene glycol facility
GTT receives AiP for 1-barg membrane tanks on LNG-powered vessels
GTT announces that it has received an Approval in Principle (AiP) from DNV for its membrane tank design rated for 1 barg1, suitable for LNG2 dual-fuel vessels. This approval extends the operating range of the Mark III technology, following the DNV’s AiP for a 2 barg design pressure on smaller-capacity tanks, notably suited to cruise-ships.
UTE GNA II receives approval from ANEEL to begin operations at Brazil’s largest gas-fired power plant
UTE GNA II Geração de Energia S.A. announced that it has received authorization from the Brazilian Electricity Regulatory Agency (ANEEL) to start commercial operation of its four generating units, totaling 1,673 MW of installed capacity, at the largest natural gas-fired power plant in Brazil.
thyssenkrupp nucera signs FEED study for a 600 MW green hydrogen project in Europe
thyssenkrupp nucera has been commissioned to carry out a Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) study for a large-scale hydrogen project in Europe. The planned water electrolysis plant will have a capacity of approximately 600 MW.
Japan's gas industry allows gas with carbon capture in 2050 net zero plan
The Japan Gas Association said it would take a more flexible approach in its drive to become carbon neutral by 2050, allowing greater use of natural gas in combination with carbon capture or other decarbonization measures.
Trump administration (U.S.) axes $3.7-B in green energy projects
The U.S. has axed awards to 24 green energy projects issued during U.S. President Joe Biden's administration that totaled more than $3.7 billion, the Energy Department said. These include projects from ExxonMobil, Heidelberg Materials and Eastman Chemical
Lloyd’s Register, CoolCo and HD HMS successfully deliver sub-coolers for LNG boil-off reliquefaction retrofit on LNG carrier Kool Glacier
Lloyd's Register, Cool Company Ltd. and HD Hyundai Marine Solutions have successfully completed a landmark re-liquefaction retrofit on the Kool Glacier, a CoolCo-owned 162,000 CBM LNG carrier, marking a significant step forward in sustainable shipping operations.
Australia’s bet on natural gas endangers its climate credentials
Australia's approval of a 40-yr extension for a huge gas project has overshadowed its bid to host a United Nations climate summit next year and tarnishes its green credentials.
Sinopec sets up $690-MM hydrogen-energy-focused venture capital fund
China’s state oil and gas major Sinopec has established a venture capital fund focused on hydrogen energy, with an initial size of 5 billion yuan ($690 MM).
Fincantieri, TUI Cruises launch its dual-fuel operation ship Mein Schiff Flow
Fincantieri and TUI Cruises, a JV between TUI AG and Royal Caribbean Cruises, celebrated the launch of Mein Schiff Flow at the Monfalcone shipyard in Italy. The vessel is the second of two next-generation InTUItion class cruise ships, designed for dual-fuel operation [LNG and marine gasoil (MGO)]. The new ship is expected to enter service in mid-2026.
Hitachi Energy provides solution for Chinese green hydrogen-ammonia-methanol integrated project
Hitachi Energy has delivered rectifier transformers for electrolytic hydrogen to a hydrogen industry park built by China Energy Engineering Corporation (CEEC) in Songyuan, a city in northeast China.
AM Green and Port of Rotterdam Authority to establish green energy supply chain
AM Green and the Port of Rotterdam Authority signed a Memorandum of Understanding to focus on building a green energy supply chain between India and Northwestern Europe via Rotterdam, Europe’s first energy port and a key H2 carriers entry point.
Australia clears Woodside to run North West Shelf LNG plant to 2070
Australia conditionally approved a request by Woodside Energy to extend until 2070 the life of its North West Shelf gas plant, following a six-year review dogged by delays, appeals and backlash from green groups.
Hoerbiger hydrogen mobility team wins new HCP 500 order in Norway
Agder Hydrogen Hub AS has selected HOERBIGER to deliver two HCP 500 hydrogen compression packages for their new hydrogen production facility in Fiskå, Kristiansand, Norway
Worley Consulting to provide ongoing LTA services for Northern Endurance Partnership and NZT Power
Worley Consulting has been chosen to continue delivering lender’s technical advisor (LTA) services for the Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP) and Net Zero Teesside Power (NZT Power).
Woodfibre LNG sets new benchmark as world’s first net-zero LNG export facility
At its new LNG facility under development in British Columbia, the company is on track to become the world's first net zero LNG export facility – achieving net zero not only during operations, but also throughout the construction phase.
Uniper, thyssenkrupp Uhde partner to build large-scale ammonia cracker in Germany
thyssenkrupp Uhde and Uniper are entering into a strategic partnership to bring a key technology for global hydrogen trading to industrial maturity: the large-scale ammonia cracker. In a first step, a demonstration plant with a capacity of 28 tpd ammonia will be built at Uniper’s Gelsenkirchen-Scholven site in Germany.
Germany opens second gas terminal at Wilhelmshaven port
Germany officially launched a second liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal at Wilhelmshaven on Monday, state operator Deutsche Energy Terminal said, as part of efforts to diversify the country's energy supply.
Evonik contributes to Malaysia’s first biomethane injection site, starting a new chapter in sustainable energy
Evonik and Gas Malaysia recently signed a Memorandum of Collaboration, focusing on upgrading biogas into biomethane, positioning Malaysia as a leader in sustainable energy.
Enbridge advances historic equity ownership with First Nations on B.C. natural gas pipeline system
Enbridge Inc. has announced an agreement whereby the Stonlasec8 Indigenous Alliance Limited Partnership (the "First Nations Partnership"), which currently represents 36 First Nations in B.C., Canada, will make an investment of approximately CAD$715 MM in Enbridge's Westcoast natural gas pipeline system, resulting in the First Nations Partnership owning a 12.5% interest in that system, subject to certain closing conditions as well as customary closing adjustments.
U.S. and Europe drive global power emissions higher so far in 2025
The world's largest power polluter, China, made its biggest cut to power emissions since 2020 so far this year, but global power emissions have still held largely flat due to higher fossil fuel power generation in the United States and Europe.
Carbon Clean announces successful test of CycloneCC C1 technology at commercial scale
Carbon Clean has announced today the successful factory testing of the world’s largest Rotating Packed Bed (RPB) of this size for carbon capture.
Aemetis Biogas signs $27-MM agreement with Centuri to build gas cleanup systems for 15 dairy digesters
Aemetis announced that its Aemetis Biogas subsidiary has signed a $27-MM equipment agreement with Centuri Holdings to build biogas cleanup systems for 15 dairy digesters.
Glencore to offtake 2 MMtpy of LNG from Commonwealth LNG's export facility in Cameron Parish, Louisiana
Kimmeridge Texas Gas (KTG) and Commonwealth LNG have finalized binding agreements with Glencore LTD, one of the world's largest globally diversified natural resource companies, to form a strategic natural gas and LNG partnership.
Hexagon Agility reaches milestone with additional orders for natural gas fuel systems for Cummins X15N powered trucks
Hexagon Agility has over the past months received new orders for natural gas fuel systems installations on trucks powered by Cummins' X15N natural gas engine, designed specifically for the North American heavy-duty commercial truck market.
XRG expands gas portfolio through strategic partnership with Petronas in Turkmenistan
XRG, PETRONAS and the Turkmenistan State Enterprise Hazarnebit have signed a new Production Sharing Contract (PSC) with the State Concern Turkmennebit for the offshore “Block I” gas and condensate fields in Turkmenistan.
- Three killed, two injured in accident at LNG construction site in Texas (U.S.)
- U.S. ethane exports to China hit new roadblock with license requirement
- Glencore to offtake 2 MMtpy of LNG from Commonwealth LNG's export facility in Cameron Parish, Louisiana
- Woodside approves $17.5-B U.S. LNG project, targets 2029 start
- Galp lifts first LNG cargo from Venture Global's Calcasieu Pass plant
