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Column: Europe can ride LNG wave to build strategic gas reserves
European governments may have a rare window of opportunity to build up strategic gas stockpiles in the coming years to help manage supply shocks that could become more common if geopolitical tensions keep rising.
Innovations
These are some of the latest innovations in the gas processing and LNG sector.
Modular LNG plant design: Safety, efficiency and scalability
LNG plants have undergone significant changes in their design, construction timelines and overall project management approaches in recent years. One of the most notable changes is the shift towards modular construction, which offers several benefits, including faster assembly, reduced risks and a lower cost.
China-U.S. trade war redrawing global LPG trading, outlook
The global liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) market is facing an upheaval as high tariffs on U.S. imports force Chinese buyers to swap American cargoes for alternatives from the Middle East, while U.S. shipments divert to Europe and elsewhere in Asia.
Ukraine's Naftogaz says it seeks €1 B to purchase more than 2 Bm3 of gas
Ukraine's state oil and gas firm Naftogaz is in talks with the government and international financial institutions to raise €1 B to purchase over > 2 Bm3 of gas for the 2025–2026 heating season.
China's CNOOC agrees to LNG deal with UAE’s ADNOC amid tariff war with U.S.
China National Offshore Oil Corp. (CNOOC) has agreed a term deal to buy liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Abu Dhabi National Oil Corp (ADNOC), the third supply contract the Middle Eastern energy exporter signed with Chinese buyers over the weekend.
EU explores tweaking methane rules for U.S. gas to help trade talks
The European Union is looking at ways to make it easier for U.S. gas exports to comply with its methane emissions rules, as the bloc attempts to avert a trade war with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Sahara Group signs 20-yr LNG supply deal with Amigo LNG
Sahara Group has signed a 20-year LNG Sales and Purchase Agreement with Amigo LNG, the Mexican subsidiary of Singapore-based LNG Alliance. Amigo LNG is developing an export terminal in Guaymas, Sonora, Mexico.
U.S. natgas prices hold at 10-week low on forecasts for mild weather through early May
U.S. natural gas futures held at a 10-week low on Thursday ahead of the long Good Friday holiday weekend on forecasts for the weather to remain mild and demand low through early May.
India revamps gas policy to boost affordability and supply
India on Friday said it has introduced enhancements to the domestic gas allocation policy with an aim to strengthen the framework for sustained availability and affordability of natural gas.
U.S. natural gas production remained flat in 2024
U.S. marketed natural gas production remained relatively flat in 2024, growing by less than 400,000 MMft3d compared with 2023 to average 113 Bft3d, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s (EIA’s) latest Natural Gas Monthly.
India eyes ending import tax on U.S. ethane and LPG in trade talks
India plans to end taxes on U.S. ethane and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) imports under broader negotiations with Washington as it looks to reduce its trade surplus and ease its tariff burden.
Thailand plans to import more U.S. LNG over next 5 yr, says minister
Thailand plans to import more liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the United States over the next 5 yr, Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira said on Wednesday ahead of a meeting with U.S. officials next week to discuss tariffs.
Europe gas: Prices slightly down on healthy Norwegian and LNG supply
Dutch and British gas prices were slightly lower on Tuesday morning amid warm temperatures and strong supply from Norway and liquefied natural gas (LNG), while market players continued to monitor any developments on tariffs and talks to end the war in Ukraine.
Abu Dhabi's ADNOC mulls bid for Aethon's U.S. natural gas assets
Abu Dhabi state oil company ADNOC is in the early stages of considering a bid for investment firm Aethon Energy Management's U.S. natural gas assets.
Croatia's LNG terminal to auction 0.75 Bm3 of regasification capacity in May
Croatia's floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) terminal will auction 0.75 Bm3 of regasification capacity in May, the managing director of LNG Croatia said.
Alexandroupolis LNG terminal to restart soon and hit capacity by September
The 4.3-MMtpy Alexandroupolis LNG terminal in Greece will begin a gradual restart soon and reach full capacity by September. Gastrade halted operations at Alexandroupolis in late January, citing technical issues
Bulgaria to increase capacity to import gas from Greece by 50% next year
Bulgaria will increase its capacity to import gas from Greece by 50% a year from next January to 8 billion cubic meters (bcm) annually, the head of gas transmission operator Bulgartransgaz said.
NextDecade strikes LNG supply deal with TotalEnergies for 1.5 MMtpy
U.S. LNG producer NextDecade said it has signed a 20-year deal to supply France's TotalEnergies with 1.5 MMtpy from its Rio Grande facility's planned fourth liquefaction facility.
Eni signs MoU with YPF for joint evaluation of Argentina LNG project phase
The MoU relates to the development of upstream, transportation and gas liquefaction facilities through two floating LNG units, with a total capacity of 12 MMtpy.
Energy Transfer requests more time to build Lake Charles LNG plant (U.S.)
Energy Transfer, the pipeline company developing a LNG export facility in Louisiana, is asking federal regulators to extend the deadline by three years for construction of its plant.
Indian gas firm GAIL seeks 26% stake in U.S. LNG
GAIL India Ltd issued a tender to buy an up to 26% stake in a LNG project in the U.S. combined with a 15-year gas import deal, aiding New Delhi's efforts to narrow its trade surplus with Washington.
U.S. natgas prices edge up on record flows to LNG export plants
U.S. natural gas futures edged up about 1% on Monday on record flows to liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants and forecasts for higher gas demand this week than previously expected.
Back to Russian gas? Trump-wary EU has energy security dilemma
More than three years after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Europe's energy security is fragile. U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) helped to plug the Russian supply gap in Europe during the 2022–2023 energy crisis.
U.S. natural gas prices slide 3% to 2-month low on small daily output rise
U.S. natural gas futures slid about 3% to a two-month low on Friday on a small increase in daily output and worries U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war with China could reduce economic growth and demand for energy around the world.
Singapore port authority receives proposals for scaling up LNG marine fuel supply
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore has received a total of 14 proposals to scale up the supply of LNG for marine fuel, the government body said
Taiwan could buy $200 B more from U.S., increase LNG imports as part of trade deal
Taiwan state-backed bodies could over the next decade buy an extra $200 B from the U.S. and bump up the percentage of LNG it gets from the county by one-third to help narrow the trade deficit, the economy minister said
Russia, Sri Lanka discuss fuel supply, LNG projects
Russia and Sri Lanka discussed Russian companies' participation in construction and modernization of LNG facilities on the island, the Russian energy ministry said
New LNG plant to boost Venture Global profits as Calcasieu serves long-term customers
Long-term customers to get good deals on LNG from Calcasieu Pass Venture to charge higher spot prices for LNG from Plaquemines Calcasieu customers to continue arbitration cases Venture Global Inc is about to start selling LNG cargoes from a Louisiana export terminal to long-term customers..
Russia lacks infrastructure to replace U.S. LPG for China
Russia's exporters of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) are unlikely to be able to provide enough LPG to make up for U.S. supplies disrupted by tariffs, traders said on Thursday, citing a lack of infrastructure.
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