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Alaskan officials to seek investors in Japan as Trump touts U.S. LNG

The project aims to transport natural gas south from Alaska's remote north via a $44-B 1,300-km pipeline, to be shipped as LNG to Japan, South Korea and Taiwan. Exports could begin by 2030 from a project that could deliver about 3.5 Bft3/d.

CTCI Corp., IHI awarded EPC contract to build LNG cryo tanks for CPC Corp. in Taiwan

CTCI Corporation has jointly won a NT$26.6-B (> $800 MM) EPC bid with Japan’s IHI Plant Services Corporation to build LNG cryogenic tanks for CPC Corp., Taiwan’s state-owned petroleum company, at CPC Kaohsiung Intercontinental LNG Terminal.

Siemens Energy secures $1.6-B gas-fired power plant projects in Saudi Arabia

Siemens Energy has been awarded a $1.6-B project to provide technology for two gas-fired power plants in Saudi Arabia, the German company said.

Egypt to lease German gas liquefaction unit to bolster production

Egypt, which has struggled with declining domestic gas production, plans to lease a German floating gas liquefaction unit, the Egyptian petroleum ministry said.

APA announces East Coast Gas Grid expansion plan for Australia

APA Group announced a five-year East Coast Gas Grid (ECGG) Expansion Plan in Australia to deliver a ~24% increase in north-to-south gas transport capacity and new southern markets storage to help ensure lower cost and lower emissions domestic gas is available to meet East Coast gas demand and to support the delivery of new gas-powered generation.

Configure safety communication to unleash your safety culture’s true potential

2/17/2025

Safety communication is a critical aspect of a site’s safety culture. While most management systems have communication tasks embedded within, it is important to have a dedicated management system overseeing the correct information flow with the right team at the right place at a manageable frequency.

Seven tips to achieve a smoother plant turnaround

2/17/2025

This article offers seven tips for a smoother turnaround project.

U.S. aims to 'get out of the way' of oil and gas, says energy secretary

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said his top priority was for the government to "get out of the way" of the production of oil, gas and coal, adding that a number of approvals for gas projects were in the queue.

Inpex targets FID for Indonesia's Abadi LNG project in 2027

Japan's biggest oil and gas explorer, Inpex Corp, said it aims to make a final investment decision on its Abadi LNG project in Indonesia in 2027 as part of its efforts to expand LNG supply. Under a new three-year business plan through 2027, the company plans to invest 1.8 trillion yen ($11.7 B) in growth areas, including its flagship Ichthys LNG project in Australia.

Tanzania hopes to conclude talks for LNG project by June

Tanzania is discussing tax incentives with investors in a stalled project to construct a $42-B LNG plant in the country, Energy Minister Doto Biteko said on Tuesday, adding the talks could be completed by June. Equinor and Shell are joint operators of the country's mega gas project, while ExxonMobil, Pavilion Energy, Medco Energi and Tanzania's national oil company TPDC are partners.

Woodside and Trinidad have agreed on initial commercial terms for deepwater gas project

Trinidad and Tobago is pushing producers, especially those offshore, to accelerate natural gas output in order to resume full use of its gas processing capacity-LNG output and exports have been curtailed in recent years by lack of gas.

TotalEnergies CEO doubles down on US LNG, downplays Trump tariff fears

TotalEnergies will expand its investment in U.S. LNG over the next decade as the French company seeks to cement its position as a major exporter of U.S. LNG.

TotalEnergies CEO says U.S. financing for Mozambique LNG project expected in coming weeks

TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanne said that financing from the U.S. for its $20-B Mozambique LNG project is expected to be approved in coming weeks, with other credit agencies to follow in the months after.

East Timor favors Australia over Chinese firms on major gas project

East Timor would prefer to work with Australia and partners Woodside Energy and Japan's Osaka Gas over Chinese firms that have expressed interest in developing the stalled Greater Sunrise natural gas field

Former Golden Pass LNG contractor to emerge from bankruptcy by end of March

Zachry Holdings said the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas on Friday approved its reorganization plan, paving the way for it complete the process no later than the end of March.

Fire at liquefied gas site in Iran under control, SHANA reports

Firefighters have brought under control a fire at a liquefied gas site in Rey City south of Tehran, the Ministry of Oil's news outlet SHANA reported, adding there were no casualties.

Argentina's YPF signs deal with Indian firms to export LNG

Argentina's state-run oil company YPF signed a memorandum of understanding with three Indian firms to potentially export up to 10 MMtpy of liquefied natural gas.

The eighth U.S. liquefied natural gas export terminal, Plaquemines LNG, ships first cargo

On December 26, 2024, Plaquemines LNG—the eighth liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminal in the United States—shipped its first cargo after achieving first LNG production in mid-December.

Chart Industries signs global master goods and services agreement with ExxonMobil

Chart Industries, Inc. signed a global master goods and services agreement with ExxonMobil. Chart will provide LNG equipment, technology and services for ExxonMobil’s global portfolio of projects.

Senegal and Mauritania announce first gas from bp's Greater Tortue Ahmeyim project

The Greater Tortue Ahmeyim gas project developed by bp and partners has produced its first gas from an offshore field in Senegal and Mauritania.

Amur Gas Processing Plant fifth train startup underway

Startup and commissioning of the Amur Gas Processing Plant's fifth production train is underway. Amur GPP, which is located in Svobodny, Amur Region, will be one of the largest natural gas processing plants in the world upon completion, with throughput capacity of 42 billion cubic meters of gas per year.

Modules arrive to further advance the Pluto Train 2 expansion project (Australia)

The Scarborough Energy Project has passed another significant milestone with the final Pluto Train 2 modules arriving at the Pluto LNG facility in Karratha, Western Australia.

Qatar threatens to stop EU gas sales if fined under due diligence law

Qatar would stop shipping gas to the European Union if member states strictly enforce a new law on forced labor and environmental damage, Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi told the Financial Times in an interview published on Sunday.

Gasunie updates its national hydrogen network rollout plan

Over the coming years, Gasunie subsidiary Hynetwork will be rolling out the national hydrogen network for the Netherlands in various stages. In this interview, Helmie Botter, Business Development Hydrogen Manager at Gasunie, and Joost Hooghiem, Director of Hydrogen Network Netherlands, explain the current status.

Phillips 66 outlines nearly $3-B capital program for 2025

Phillips 66 announced a 2025 capital budget of $2.1 billion, including $998 million for sustaining capital and $1.1 billion for growth capital.

Flex LNG announces 15-yr time charter for Flex Constellation LNG carrier

Flex LNG announced it has agreed a new Time Charter Agreement for Flex Constellation for 15-years. Commencement of the charter will occur during the first or second quarter of 2026 with maturity in 2041. The TC also include an extension option for the charterer until 2043.

Algeria's Sonatrach says fire on a line of Alrar gas processing complex

Algeria's state oil and gas firm Sonatrach said that a fire erupted early on Wednesday on line number 1 of the Alrar gas processing complex in the province of Illizi, adding that efforts were underway to control it.

Toyo awarded EPC contract for Dahej LNG terminal (India)

Toyo Engineering India Private Limited, a subsidiary of Toyo Engineering Corporation, has been awarded the EPC contract for the topside facilities of the third berth (jetty) at the Dahej LNG terminal in Gujarat, India, by Petronet LNG Limited. The project is scheduled for completion by Q1 2027.

bp's head of LNG trading to leave at year-end

bp's head of liquefied natural gas LNG trading, Jonty Shepard, will be leaving the company at the end of the year.

Gulf Energy Information's WGLC celebrates 20 years

Gulf Energy Information (Gulf) is proud to host the 20th annual Women's Global Leadership Conference in Energy (WGLC), taking place November 19-20, 2024, at the Marriott Marquis, Houston, Texas.