Regions
China's LNG imports plunge, helping Asia adjust to Iran war losses
Despite the loss of volumes, it could be argued that Asia's LNG markets are being more successful in adjusting to the fallout from the U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran than those for crude oil and refined products.
Air Liquide to invest $350 MM in new gas infrastructure in Louisiana (U.S.)
Air Liquide is investing more than $350 million in Louisiana to expand industrial gas production and infrastructure, supporting Hyundai-POSCO Louisiana (HPLS) new low-carbon steel facility and advancing a growing ecosystem of next-generation manufacturing along the Mississippi River. "St. James Par..
Peru pipeline rupture followed years of regulator warnings, documents show
A pipeline rupture that crippled Peru's energy grid in March followed years of documented warnings from regulators to pipeline operator TGP about dealing with landslides, erosion, and construction flaws in the system that moves about 95% of the country's gas.
Energy services group Saipem ‘well positioned’ to win Iran war repair contracts
The cost of repairing damage resulting from the war and restoring energy-linked infrastructure could hit $58 B, Rystad Energy said in a recent report, with oil and gas facilities alone facing a potential bill of $50 B.
Europe's response to the Iran war energy crunch
Central to the EU proposals is a focus on reducing reliance on oil and gas, to cushion against future fossil fuel supply disruptions and price spikes.
What's in the EU's 20th package of sanctions against Russia?
The EU had initially aimed to adopt the package to mark the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24.
Japan got bulk of Russian LNG from Sakhalin-2 in 2025
Japan, like other G7 countries, has reduced its Russian energy imports since the start of Moscow's conflict with Ukraine in February 2022, but has kept stakes in several fossil fuel projects in the country for its energy security.
Consortium signs landmark €15-B MoU infrastructure and clean technology project investments in India
Haffner Energy welcomes the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Government of Maharashtra, India, JW Global Group, and The Seed Consortium Partners. This MoU represents approximately €15 billion (Rs 1,65,000 crore) in planned investment across four large-scale infrast..
Tanker arrives at Golden Pass Texas facility for inaugural LNG export
The Golden Pass project has faced delays and cost overruns since construction began in 2019, including the bankruptcy of its original lead contractor.
Japex secures two LNG cargoes on spot basis as substitute for Middle East supplies
Japex normally procures LNG through term contracts to supply fuel for power generation at the Fukushima Natural Gas Power Plant.
Turkey says Iran gas pipeline contract nearing expiry, no talks yet on extension
The agreement, due to expire in July, provides for delivery of 9.6 Bm3y of gas, but actual flows have often fallen short.
Singapore GasCo secures extra LNG cargoes, eyes term deals despite war volatility
The city-state, which relies on gas to generate 95% of its electricity has been importing increasing volumes of LNG, reaching 5.93 million tons last year, nearly half of it shipped from Qatar.
Australia's Amplitude Energy signs gas supply deal with AGL Energy
Australian oil and gas producer Amplitude Energy said it had signed a binding agreement to supply gas from its East Coast Supply Project (ECSP) to AGL Energy, the country's largest power producer. Here are some details: Deal covers about 20 petajoules of gas in total over an initial four-year ..
Inpex Ichthys LNG workers reject proposed employment agreement
Workers at Inpex's Ichthys liquefied natural gas plant, one of Australia's largest, have rejected a proposed employment agreement, Inpex said in a statement on Friday. "INPEX remains focused on maintaining safe operations at Ichthys LNG, reaching a fair and equitable agreement with employees," a sp..
Russia sets Wintershall Dea and OMV gas asset price tag at $206 million
Russia has set a price tag of 15.7 billion roubles ($206 million) for the sale of the gas assets of Wintershall Dea and OMV to Russian entities, a government order published late on Thursday showed. President Vladimir Putin ordered that Wintershall Dea and OMV be stripped of multi-billion-dollar st..
Exxon withdraws offer to sell two initial Golden Pass LNG cargoes
Plant operating at about one-third capacity since late March, LSEG data shows Golden Pass project has faced delays and cost overruns since 2019 HL Sea Eagle LNG carrier signaled heading to Golden Pass, LSEG ship data shows ExxonMobil has withdrawn an offer to sell two initial cargoes of l..
U.S. natural gas exports to grow nearly 30% by 2027 as LNG facilities ramp up
The U.S. EIA’s latest Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO) forecasted that U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports will continue to increase as five LNG export projects start operations and ramp up production by the end of 2027. The EIA also forecast increased natural gas pipeline exports, mainly to Me..
Exmar launches FSRU conversion works for the EemsEnergyTerminal
EXMAR launched the conversion works for a new Floating Storage Regassification Unit (FSRU), advancing the long term expansion of the EemsEnergyTerminal (a subsidiary of Gasunie and Vopak). The move follows the signing of the conditional charter party covering both the extension of the existi..
Dragon LNG launches a Notice for Auction for capacity available from August 2029
Dragon LNG, a Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) receiving terminal in South-West Wales, UK, has launched a binding capacity auction for approximately 9.3 billion cubic meters per year of firm regasification capacity, available from 26 August 2029. This represents one of few opportunities to secure long-te..
Crowley's American Energy LNG carrier transports > 500 MM gallons to Puerto Rico in first year
American Energy is the first U.S.-flagged LNG carrier dedicated to Puerto Rico, reaching one year of uninterrupted operations in March 2026. Since March 2025, the vessel has delivered more than 549 million gallons of U.S.-sourced LNG to Puerto Rico, enough to power about 1.2 million homes ann..
EU warns of prolonged energy shock, forced cuts if Iran war continues
Europe has not yet faced supply shortages, but is grappling with soaring oil and gas prices and airports have warned the first jet fuel shortages could hit within weeks.
Russia delivers second post-sanctions LNG cargo from Portovaya to China
The small-scale Portovaya plant, which has a production capacity of 1.5 MMtpy of LNG, started operations in September 2022.
SUBLIME Energie inaugurates world's first system capable of liquefying biogas into a renewable fuel
SUBLIME Energie has inaugurated in Plélo (Côtes-d’Armor, Brittany, France) its demonstrator “Charlie,” the world’s first system capable of liquefying biogas directly on the farm. For the first time, on-farm anaerobic digestion can produce a renewable fuel without relying on gas grid infrastructure. ..
BEL Valves announces multi-million-pound contract to supply Indonesia’s first carbon capture project
UK based valve and actuation specialist, BEL Valves, has announced its first Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS) win in a multi-million-pound contract that will see the company supply to Indonesia’s first Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage project. BEL Valves – part of the British ..
How China is plugging energy supply gaps left by U.S.-Iran conflict
China secured roughly half of its total imports of crude oil, refined fuels, liquefied natural gas (LNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from the Middle East in 2025.
Iron Mesa safely enters next phase of construction
Projects like Iron Mesa help ensure that raw natural gas can be safely processed into usable products, supporting energy demand while strengthening Phillips 66’s long-term Midstream network.
Intergovernmental deal for $25 B Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline due this year
Agreed a decade ago, the project - known as the African Atlantic Gas Pipeline - would run 6,900 km on a hybrid offshore-onshore route with a maximum capacity of 30 Bm3, including 15 Bm3 to supply Morocco and support exports to Europe.
Asia boosts U.S. LPG imports to replace Middle East supply
LPG exports from the Middle East, Asia's top supplier of the fuel used for cooking and feedstock for petrochemical plants, have plunged since the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran started in late February.
Inpex to send additional condensate to Australian refineries
Japan’s Inpex said on Monday it would make additional condensate cargoes available to Australian refiners from its Ichthys liquefied natural gas project in Darwin.
IEEJ: Japan risks summer power crunch due to Middle East LNG disruptions
Japan takes delivery of some 4 metric MMtpy of LNG - or 6% of its total LNG imports - via the Strait of Hormuz, which has been effectively closed due to the Iran war.
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- Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG hub hit by missile attack, ‘extensive damage’ reported
- JGC-Hyundai JV awarded EPC contract for major low-carbon LNG plant project in Papua New Guinea
- Iran attacks wipe out 17% of Qatar’s LNG capacity for up to five years
- Slovakia amends Gazprom gas contract, seeks to raise Russian imports before EU ban kicks in
