Regions
U.S. regulator grants Golden Pass LNG Terminal approval to introduce hazardous fluids into the fuel gas system
The U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has granted Golden Pass LNG Terminal in Sabine Pass, Texas approval to introduce hazardous fluids into the fuel gas system and ground flares number 1 and 2 as described in July 16 filings
Spain's gas demand soars as power plants burn more since blackout
Spain has increased the amount of gas it burns to produce electricity as its power grids rely more on conventional gas-fired plants since a major blackout on April 28, gas grid operator Enagas said.
Europe's hydrogen infrastructure faces 2-3 year delay, Enagas CEO says
The deployment of pipes and other infrastructure to ship hydrogen across Europe faces delays of two or three years, the head of Spanish gas grid operator Enagas said.
Philippines set for first coal power decline in 17 yr amid rising LNG use
The Philippines is on track for an annual decline in coal-fired electricity output for the first time in nearly two decades, driven by rising liquefied natural gas (LNG)-fired power generation.
IEA: Global natural gas demand growth set to accelerate in 2026 as more LNG supply comes to market
Following a slowdown in 2025, growth in global demand for natural gas is expected to rise in 2026, according to the International Energy Agency’s (IEA’s) latest quarterly Gas Market Report.
Rush for U.S. gas plants drives up costs, lead times
Surging demand for power from AI and electrification has led to a flurry of new gas-fired power projects in the United States, following years of inactivity.
EU lifts sanctions against three LNG tankers formerly working for Russia
The sanctions had been imposed on the tankers North Moon, North Ocean and North Light, which were shipping cargoes from the Yamal LNG plant and had been engaged in ship-to-ship operations near Russia's northern port of Murmansk.
India's Numaligarh Refinery extends key green hydrogen tender date amid Assam policy uncertainty
India's Numaligarh Refinery Ltd (NRL) has extended the deadline for submitting bids for its green hydrogen project in Assam by two weeks, according to a tender document, as uncertainty looms over the state's flagship clean energy policy.
U.S. natgas prices fall 6% on record output, lower demand forecasts
U.S. natural gas futures fell about 6% to a one-week low on Monday on record output, forecasts for less hot weather over the next two weeks, stagnant gas flows to liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants and ample amounts of gas in storage.
Asia's LNG imports stay soft in July as Europe draws cargoes
Asia's run of subdued imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) is set to extend for another month in July, with the top-importing region on track for a tiny increase from June. In contrast to Asia's declining LNG imports, Europe's have been trending higher.
BlackRock-led group set to invest in $10 billion Aramco Jafurah infrastructure deal
Saudi Aramco is close to a deal to raise around $10 billion from a group led by BlackRock that has been set up to invest in the infrastructure of Aramco's Jafurah gas project.
U.S. firms to develop Syria energy masterplan after Trump lifts sanctions
U.S.-based firms Baker Hughes, Hunt Energy and Argent LNG will develop a masterplan for Syria's oil, gas and power sector, in a partnership aimed at rebuilding energy infrastructure shattered by 14 years of civil war.
Asian spot LNG prices decline on muted demand, high inventories
Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices declined this week due to weaker demand and strong inventories and as buyers in south Asia found current prices too high.
Update: Kinder Morgan Elba LNG export plant in Georgia (U.S.) starts to take in natgas
The amount of gas flowing to Elba was less than 0.1 Bft3d on Friday, up from zero on Wednesday and Thursday.
What's in the EU's 18th sanctions package against Russia?
Here are the details of the European Union's 18th sanctions package against Russia over its war in Ukraine, approved on Friday and aimed at dealing further blows to Russia's oil and energy industry.
BASF and Equinor sign 10-yr natural gas supply agreement
BASF and Equinor have signed a long-term strategic agreement for the annual delivery of up to 23 TWh (around 2 Bm3) of natural gas over a 10-yr period.
Second sanctioned LNG ship this year stops at Russia's Arctic LNG 2
This could indicate that loadings at Arctic LNG 2, which is also subject to the same Western sanctions over Russia's conflict with Ukraine, have resumed.
Elba Island LNG plant (U.S.) shut for maintenance
Natural gas flows to the 2.5-metric MMtpy facility, which is one of the smallest in the country, have fallen to zero.
Freeport LNG export plant in Texas (U.S.) on track to return to full power
On Wednesday, Freeport told Texas environmental regulators that the plant had an emissions event after liquefaction Train 2 shut on Tuesday night due to an issue with a compressor system.
Kinder Morgan, pipeline operators benefit from strong natgas demand
Pipeline operators such as Kinder Morgan are benefiting from an increase in demand for natgas, primarily driven by LNG exports as well as rising electricity needs.
Gas use falls to fresh lows in Europe's main gas trading hub
Gas-fired electricity production has dropped to record lows in the home country of Europe's largest gas-trading hub, dealing a fresh blow to natural gas bulls who eye Europe as a key growth market for sales of LNG and pipelined gas supplies.
India's GAIL in initial talks for long-term LNG deal with Alaska LNG
The talks with developer Glenfarne come as India works to raise its energy imports from the United States to narrow its trade surplus as part of a broader trade agreement with Washington to avoid the imposition of hefty U.S. tariffs.
ORLEN and Krajowa Grupa Spożywcza sign MoU to accelerate biomethane production in Poland
ORLEN and Krajowa Grupa Spożywcza (KGS), Poland’s largest state-owned agri-food group, have entered into a memorandum of understanding to develop a nationwide biomethane portfolio.
Venture Global signs 20-yr contract to supply LNG to Italy's Eni
The deal is Eni's first long-term contract for LNG supply from the United States and will help it expand and diversify its global LNG footprint.
U.S. natgas prices edge up to 2-week high on hot forecasts, near record LNG flows
U.S. natural gas futures edged up about 1% to a two-week high on Wednesday as hot weather boosts the amount of gas power generators must burn to keep air conditioners humming and on near record flows of gas to LNG export plants.
CF Industries starts Donaldsonville (U.S.) Complex CO2 dehydration and compression unit, permanent CO2 sequestration
The facility will enable the transportation and permanent geological sequestration of up to 2 metric MMtpy of CO2 that would otherwise have been emitted into the atmosphere.
Europe gas: Prices decline on stable supply and flat demand
Dutch and British wholesale gas prices fell on Tuesday morning on stable Norwegian supply and flat demand.
Baker Hughes, PETRONAS collaborate on enhanced LNG services footprint
Baker Hughes and Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS) have entered a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on a strategic partnership to explore business initiatives that have the potential to support the delivery of Asia’s energy expansion and transition.
LNG Alliance selects Chart Industries’ IPSMR process technology and modular solution
LNG Alliance has announced its strategic decision to select Chart Industries' IPSMR (Integrated Pre-cooled Single Mixed Refrigerant) process technology and modular liquefaction solution for its Amigo LNG export facility with a capacity of 7.8 MMtpy in Guaymas, Sonora, Mexico.
Venture Global begins producing LNG from Phase 2 of Plaquemines plant (U.S.)
In the last six months, the United States' second-largest LNG producer has exported LNG from Phase 1 of its Louisiana facility, and has now begun producing the superchilled gas from Phase 2.
- U.S. ethane exports to China hit new roadblock with license requirement
- Australia clears Woodside to run North West Shelf LNG plant to 2070
- Egypt agrees to buy up to 160 LNG cargoes through 2026
- Shell to add up to 12 MMt of additional LNG capacity by 2030
- Woodfibre LNG sets new benchmark as world’s first net-zero LNG export facility
