natural gas

Morocco plans 990-MW gas-fired power plant in north

Morocco's water and electricity utility (ONEE) plans to build a 990-megawatt (MW) gas-fired power plant at a cost of 4.15 B ($420 MM).

U.S. EIA expects higher wholesale U.S. natural gas prices as demand increases

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects increases in the Henry Hub natural gas price in 2025 and 2026 as demand for natural gas grows faster than supply, driven mainly by more demand from U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facilities, reducing the natural gas in storage compared with the last two years.

China stimulus to lift 2025 gas imports, but trade war may curb growth

China's natural gas imports are forecast to rise in 2025, with liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments headed for a record as economic stimulus plans lift demand from industries, although analysts and traders said trade tension with the U.S. may cap growth.

Shell completes acquisition of combined-cycle power plant in priority U.S. trading market

Shell Energy North America (U.S.) L.P. (SENA), a subsidiary of Shell Plc (Shell), has completed a previously announced 100% equity stake acquisition of RISEC Holdings LLC (RISEC), which owns a 609-megawatt (MW), two-unit, combined-cycle gas turbine power plant in Rhode Island, U.S.

U.S. natural gas prices fall 3% on forecasts for milder weather, lower LNG feedgas

U.S. natural gas futures slid about 3% on Friday on forecasts for milder weather over the next two weeks than previously expected and a recent drop in gas flows to liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants, due in part to the shutdown and slow return of Freeport LNG's plant in Texas.

Japan's JERA plans to expand U.S. LNG purchases to diversify energy supply

Japan's top liquefied natural gas (LNG) buyer, JERA, plans to increase its purchases of LNG from the United States to diversify its supply and meet demand growth spurred by data centers and AI.

New Fortress Energy signs gas supply agreement with Energiza

New Fortress Energy has signed an agreement with Energiza to supply natural gas to a 478-megawatt (MW) combined-cycle power plant being developed in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Kent secures detailed engineering contract for UK's first large-scale, low-carbon hydrogen project

Kent announced the signing of a significant contract with ENKA for the detailed engineering of the low-carbon hydrogen production plant (HPP1) at the Stanlow Manufacturing Complex in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire. The project is being developed for Essar Energy Transition (EET) Hydrogen, formerly known as Vertex Hydrogen Ltd.

More U.S. LNG exports to Europe will help market, Uniper CEO says

More U.S. exports of LNG to Europe as called for by President Donald Trump will relieve tight global markets, reduce prices and help traders diversify their supplies, the head of German utility Uniper said.

TotalEnergies' Mozambique LNG project faces delay beyond 2029

TotalEnergies' $20-B Mozambique LNG project will not be operational by 2029 as hoped, the French oil major said, citing the need to end force majeure and ensure security at the project site.

Italy, Saudi Arabia sign energy cooperation agreement, including low-carbon hydrogen, ammonia and CCS

The cooperation focuses on renewable energy, reducing methane emissions, power interconnections, renewable and low-emissions hydrogen and ammonia, and carbon capture and storage systems

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.

Germany considers plan to subsidize storage refills, says gas trading hub

Germany's gas market trading hub is in talks with the economy ministry and regulator about the possibility of contractors receiving subsidies to refill gas storage sites, the Trading Hub Europe (THE) website showed.

Vecino, DRW to develop South Texas gas storage, 40-mile pipeline to Agua Dulce

Vecino Energy Partners and DRW Energy Trading have partnered to develop the Piedras Pintas Salt Dome in Duval County, Texas, aiming to bolster natural gas storage capacity and connectivity in South Texas.

EnviTec Biogas looks to expand biogas production into the U.S.

Germany's largest biogas producer, EnviTec Biogas AG, has been leveraging chicken manure for the production of biogas, renewable natural gas and bio-Liquified Natural Gas for the past 23 years.

Online Exclusive: Trump Administration must state its position on climate and energy

In a speech to announce the U.S.’s Fifth Climate Assessment on Nov. 14, 2023—a report that was compiled by more than 700 climate scientists and thousands of contributors— President Joe Biden stated that the greatest existential threat to the U.S. and humanity is the “climate crisis.”

IEA: Global gas markets to remain tight on rising demand

Global natural gas markets will remain tight this year as demand rises and output grows more slowly than before the energy crisis of 2022 and the pandemic of 2020-2021, a quarterly report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) said.

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.

FLNG Gimi receives first gas from the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim field

Golar LNG Limited announced that FLNG Gimi received feed gas from the bp-operated FPSO on the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) project offshore Mauritania and Senegal. Full commissioning of the FLNG has now commenced.

Portugal to import more US, Nigerian LNG, aims to end Russian supply

Portugal plans to increase purchases of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the U.S. and Nigeria as it aims to end already dwindling supplies from Russia, Environment Minister Maria da Graca Carvalho said on Tuesday.

Trump lifts freeze on U.S. LNG export permit applications

President Donald Trump issued an order on Monday for the U.S. to resume processing export permit applications for new liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects, part of an effort to raise U.S. energy output and dismantle his predecessor's policies.

Russia plans natural gas pipeline to Iran

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced plans to build a gas pipeline to Iran aimed at eventually transporting up to 55 Bm3y to the Middle Eastern country.

Azerbaijan resumes gas supplies to Bulgaria

The Azerbaijan Gas Supply Company has resumed natural gas supplies to Bulgaria which were interrupted nearly two weeks ago due to unplanned maintenance at the Shah Deniz Alfa gas platform.

U.S. natural gas demand expected to hit record high on Tuesday

U.S. natural gas demand is on track to reach a record high on Tuesday, as extreme cold hits much of the U.S., stressing power grids and some oil and gas operations.

Trump to declare 'national energy emergency' to boost fossil fuels, power projects

President Donald Trump laid out a sweeping plan to maximize already record high U.S. oil and gas production by declaring a national energy emergency, stripping away excess regulation, and withdrawing the U.S. from an international pact to fight climate change.

Beware Egypt's smokestack onshoring as cement exports surge

North Africa's largest economy and second-largest natural gas producer has stepped up the production and export of several highly energy-intensive commodities as part of efforts to accelerate the growth of its industrial sector.

Italy's gas consumption at lowest in more than 15 yr in 2024

Italy's natural gas consumption fell to its lowest level in more than 15 yr to 61.7 Bm3 in 2024, the country's power market manager GME said on Friday.

Hungary imported 7.6 Bm3 of gas via Turkstream pipeline in 2024

Hungary imported 7.6 Bm3 of gas from Serbia via the Turkstream pipeline in 2024, with the Serbian interconnector point running at 90% capacity, and this is set to continue, the Hungarian Transmission System Operator FGSZ said on Friday.

Trinity Gas Storage starts-up 24-Bcf gas storage facility in East Texas (U.S.)

Trinity Gas Storage announced the commencement of operations of Phase I at its state-of-the-art 24-Bcf gas storage facility in East Texas.

GreenGasUSA and Pilgrim’s Pride announce the commissioning of Sumter RNG project

At the Pilgrim’s Sumter processing facility, GreenGas is building upon existing methane capture capabilities and investment to convert biogas from wastewater streams, upgrading the biogas to pipeline quality RNG.