LNG

TotalEnergies CEO says U.S. LNG drive may cause global oversupply, flags new Rio Grande decision

The U.S. is building too many liquefied natural gas plants, TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanne said on Tuesday, warning it could lead to a long-lasting glut in the market if all planned projects come online.

Chevron plots LNG growth in Europe with regasification terminal talks

The U.S. has become Europe's top LNG supplier since the continent sharply reduced its imports of Russian gas following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

Japan hires Wood Mackenzie to assess U.S.-backed Alaska LNG project

Japan has hired energy consultancy Wood Mackenzie to assess a proposed 800-mile Alaska gas pipeline and LNG plant in a sign it is weighing support for the $44-B project touted by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Freeport LNG plant in Texas (U.S.) on track to take in more natural gas after outage

Freeport LNG's export plant in Texas was on track to take in more natural gas on Monday in a sign that a liquefaction train that shut on Saturday was likely back in service

Italy, U.S. agree to boost LNG ties and infrastructure investment

Italy and the U.S. vowed to deepen energy ties including through increased exports to Italy of LNG, as Europe continues to seek alternatives to Russian energy supplies following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

ADNOC Gas to join FTSE Emerging Index, unlocking over $250 MM in fund investment

ADNOC Gas plc and its subsidiaries announced that its shares have been selected for inclusion in the FTSE Emerging Index - part of the FTSE Russell Global Equity Index Series (GEIS) - with inclusion effective when markets open on September 22, 2025.

EU sticks to planned Russian oil and gas exit by 2028

EU pledged to buy more US energy as part of trade deal Hungary and Slovakia oppose ending Russian imports Russia's oil and gas revenues have helped to fund Ukraine war The European Union (EU) is sticking to its plans to phase out Russian oil by 2028, the bloc's energy chief said, adding t..

Japan explores Alaskan LNG purchases as part of $7-B energy deal with U.S.

Japan has confirmed its commitment to an annual $7 B worth of energy purchases from the U.S. while exploring their new Alaskan LNG offtake agreement, a joint statement on the bilateral trade deal showed.

Monkey Island LNG selects ConocoPhillips’ Optimized Cascade process technology for $25-B LNG terminal

Monkey Island LNG today announced that it has selected ConocoPhillips’ Optimized Cascade® Process liquefaction technology for its planned 26-MMtpy natural gas liquefaction and export facility in Cameron Parish, Louisiana.

Argent LNG submits key filings to advance Port Fourchon (U.S.) LNG project

As part of the process, Argent LNG representatives met with the Captain of the Port's senior Coast Guard officials to present details of the project, outline next steps, and address questions regarding the safe and efficient integration of LNG exports into Port Fourchon’s energy infrastructure.

Dragon LNG launches market consultation for capacity available from 2029

Dragon LNG, a receiving terminal for LNG in South-West Wales, has launched a market consultation for the auction of 9 Bm3y of regasification capacity, available from August 26, 2029. Dragon LNG has taken account of feedback from an ‘Expression of Interest’ held last year, which generated interest..

EQT to buy LNG from NextDecade's Rio Grande Train 5 project for 20 yrs

The agreement will be on a free-on-board basis at a price indexed to Henry Hub, subject to NextDecade making a positive final investment decision on Train 5, which is expected in the fourth quarter.

Woodfibre LNG (Canada) project cost increases to $8.8 B

This increase reflects the evolving realities of delivering a complex, first-of-its-kind energy project in Canada—using hydroelectricity for liquefaction, net zero from day one and uniquely regulated by an Indigenous government under a consent-based environmental assessment agreement.

Sawgrass LNG & Power awarded LNG supply contract by Barbados National Energy Co.

This award reflects the two companies' nearly decade-long collaboration and Sawgrass's consistent record of operational excellence, reliability and innovation in delivering energy solutions uniquely tailored to the Caribbean region.

U.S. records highest ever LNG exports in August

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U.S. exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) reached an all-time high in August as plants exited planned maintenance programs and Venture Global's Plaquemines facility continued to increase output.

Deutsche ReGas secures LNG regasification deals with BASF, Equinor

Deutsche ReGas on Wednesday said it had signed long-term agreements with German chemical producer BASF and Norway's energy major Equinor for liquefied natural gas (LNG) regasification capacity at its terminal in Mukran, Germany.

India to raise LNG import capacity 27% to 66.7 MMtpy

India is raising its LNG import capacity by 27% to 66.7 million metric tons per year by 2030 by adding two more plants, oil minister Hardeep Singh Puri said

Workers begin strike at Belgium's Fluxys Dunkirk LNG terminal

Workers began a three-day strike over pay at Belgian gas terminal operator Fluxys' Dunkirk liquefied natural gas terminal, part of a broader action in the power and gas sector focused on pensions and wages.

Russia's Arctic LNG 2 project faces production issues despite cargo loadings

The first train is running at 55% production capacity, while the second train is struggling with serious electrical issues and is unable to load any cargoes.

West hits ‘peak sanctions’ on Russia’s energy sector

The complex web of Western sanctions targeting Russia’s oil and gas industry has failed to impede Moscow’s energy flows or its war effort, suggesting that time and overuse are blunting the force of U.S. and European financial weapons.

deugro successfully delivers over 1,334-ton LNG module to deck barge

As part of a major Canadian LNG project, deugro Canada, in close collaboration with deugro USA and the team from dteq Transport Engineering Solutions (dteq), successfully delivered a massive over 1,334-metric-ton module to a deck barge at the Port of Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.

Commonwealth LNG wins final U.S. approval for Louisiana export project

The order follows a conditional approval granted in February 2025 and comes after the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) cleared the siting, construction and operation of the facility in June.

WinGD and Hanwha deliver world’s first LNG carrier engine with variable compression ratio technology

This next-generation low-emission engine technology, developed by WinGD for ships using both LNG and diesel fuel, maximizes fuel efficiency and reduces methane slip

Venture Global may soon produce LNG from all blocks at Plaquemines (U.S.)

Plaquemines plant receives FERC approval for nitrogen in Block 15 Commissioning to continue in phases over two years Plaquemines pulls 20% of total US LNG gas demand Venture Global could soon be producing liquefied natural gas from all blocks at its 27.2-MMtpy Plaquemines facility, regula..

Germany grants early approval for Brunsbuettel floating LNG terminal

German regulators have granted an early approval to begin construction on a floating liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in the port town of Brunsbuettel, state operator Deutsche Energy Terminal said.

Poland gauges interest in expansion of planned floating LNG terminal

Poland is gauging interest in the expansion of a floating liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal being built near Gdansk as more European players are interested in supplies via Poland

Russia's January-August LNG exports down 6.3%, data shows

Russia's exports of LNG in January-August decreased by 6.3% from a year earlier to 19.3 million metric tons, reflecting a sharp decline from the Yamal LNG project.

Commonwealth LNG orders Baker Hughes turbo compressors for Louisiana (U.S.) export project

The compressors will be powered by Baker Hughes LM9000 gas turbines, a technology designed to deliver lower carbon intensity and improved efficiency.

U.S. natural gas prices hit over 2-week high on smaller storage build, strong LNG exports

LSEG projected average gas demand in the Lower 48 states, including exports, would ease from 111.1 Bft3d this week to 107.3 Bft3d next week and 104.2 Bft3d in two weeks.

China receives first Arctic LNG 2 cargo ahead of Putin's visit

Putin is among more than 20 world leaders, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in China's northern port city of Tianjin on Sunday and Monday, where he is expected to meet Xi to revive trade between the countries.