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Poland's gas storage tops early July target at over 70% full
That would place the country third highest after Portugal and Spain in terms of European countries with the highest levels so far of stored gas.
Tauron Unit selects Ansaldo Energia for 600-MWe gas unit project
The supply contract covers two AE94.3 gas turbines of 314.6 MW each.
U.S. LNG exports to Europe decline as Asia prices surge
For the first time in nearly two years, less than half of U.S. LNG exports last month went to Europe as stronger prices in Asia and record imports by Egypt diverted cargoes.
Russia's LNG exports up 9.9% in first half of 2026
However, June exports fell 1.5% from a year earlier and 37% from May to 2.03 million tons, due to seasonal maintenance at the Asia-oriented Sakhalin-2 plant.
DTEK and GE Vernova sign MoU to advance major gas power project in Ukraine
The agreement establishes a framework for cooperation on a new 650-MW combined-cycle gas turbine (CCGT) project at DTEK’s Burshtyn power plant site in Western Ukraine.
Estonia images show machine guns on Russian LNG carrier in Baltic
The surveillance images show fortified machine gun positions on the bridge roof of the Marshal Vasilevskiy, a civilian vessel whose home port is Kaliningrad.
Russia's Sakhalin-2 suspends LNG exports during maintenance
The maintenance should be completed by the end of June or in early July.
Poland's Orlen and Ukraine's Naftogaz sign MoU on LNG cooperation
Orlen sold some 700 MMm3 of gas to Ukraine in 2025 under short-term contracts and plans to sell more than 1 Bm3 of gas to Ukraine in 2026.
Germany joins opponents of EU methane law, warns it could up-end jet fuel supply
Some energy analysts and environmental groups have disputed the claims that the EU law would limit fuel imports, and said ample supplies are available that can comply.
Poland will add second vessel at Gdansk floating LNG terminal
With two terminals on the Baltic and a portfolio of LNG contracts, Poland aims to become a hub for deliveries of fuel from the U.S. to the region, including Ukraine and Slovakia.
EU Commission clarifies all Russian LNG trade is banned from 2027 for EU operators
While the European Union voted to stop importing Russian gas by 2027 in response to Moscow's war with Ukraine, several EU-based companies holding long-term contracts for Russian LNG have said those rules, coupled with sanctions against Russia, were unclear about whether firms would be able to divert those cargoes to buyers outside the EU.
Burckhardt Compression secures milestone order for first industrial scale liquefied CO₂ carrier supporting Northern Lights CCS project
Burckhardt Compression, a global leader in reciprocating compressor technology, has secured a milestone order to supply compression solutions for the first industrial‑scale liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO₂) carrier, deployed in the Northern Lights carbon capture and storage (CCS) project. The order ma..
The Hormuz shock didn’t break Europe's gas market—time might
The near-total closure of the Strait of Hormuz following the outbreak of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran halted nearly 20% of global liquefied natural gas trade, sending Asian and European gas prices sharply higher.
Opinion: Is the Iran war just an energy shock—or a turning point?
At least 1 billion barrels of crude oil and refined products have been lost from Middle East producers such as Iraq, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Iran itself. As much as 20% of global liquefied natural gas supply is also trapped in the narrow waterway between Iran and Oman.
European gas prices steady on U.S.-Iran peace deal
Shippers in Asia and Europe said confidence in resuming transit through the Strait of Hormuz could take weeks to rebuild and navigation will only restart once safety is assured.
Venture Global, Atlantic-SEE double U.S. LNG supply deal for Greece from 2030
The Greek joint venture will now take at least 1 metric MMtpy LNG from Venture from 2030 for 20 years, under the revised agreement.
Hyundai wins contract to build gas processing plant at Kazakhstan's Karachaganak field
Hyundai Engineering has signed a contract to build a large gas processing plant at the Karachaganak field in western Kazakhstan. "Hyundai Engineering has received a letter of award for a major gas processing plant project in Kazakhstan, further expanding its presence in Central Asia," the company sa..
EU proposes 21st package of sanctions against Russia, targeting banks, refiners, traders, LNG
The EU has proposed a 21st package of sanctions against Russia for its war in Ukraine, heavily targeting the country's banks and crypto networks as well as drone production, oil traders and refiners.
Why Italy's weak hydro output may drag on Europe's gas rebuild efforts
When Italy's hydro output is strong, it acts as a quiet stabilizer for Europe's gas balance by allowing power firms in that region to curb gas use as hydro generation peaks.
Putin urges Germany to make decision on buying Russian gas again via Nord Stream
Putin told journalists in St. Petersburg that one of the two lines of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline was intact and could start pumping gas "tomorrow."
Serbia secures three-month extension of gas supply from Gazprom
Serbia had secured in March a three-month extension of its gas contract with Russia.
Russian gas flows to Europe via TurkStream halted for maintenance
Scheduled maintenance work will take place from June 2 to June 10 at the Russkaya pumping station and receiving terminals in Turkey.
Bulgaria says expansion of gas infrastructure progressing on schedule
Seeking to counter the influence of Russian oil and gas in southern Europe, the United States last year signed a long-term deal to export liquefied natural gas to Greece, and on through Bulgaria and Romania to Ukraine via the so-called Vertical Gas Corridor, a route that would also allow gas flows in the opposite direction.
Putin approves sale of TotalEnergies' 10% stake in sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 project
If finalized, the French oil major would still hold an indirect stake in the project, as it owns 19.4% of private Russian liquefied natural gas company Novatek.
UK's Centrica signs natural gas supply deal with Canada's Peyto
The volumes equate to about five liquefied natural gas cargoes per year.
IEA: Natural gas spending to hit 10-yr high in 2026 as oil investment falls
As global energy markets remain disrupted by the Iran war, which has halted tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and caused production stoppages across the Middle East, companies are accelerating investment in other geographies and boosting spending on renewables, LNG and coal to shore up supply security.
Russia's pipeline gas exports to Europe up 3% in May year-on-year
Turkey is the only transit route left for Russian gas to Europe after Ukraine chose not to extend a five-year deal with Moscow that expired in January 2025.
Ukraine, Lithuania agree on long-term LNG supply via Klaipeda
Ukraine has been forced to increase imports since Russia stepped up its attacks on the country's gas production late last year.
LNG carriers face compliance-driven fleet bifurcation as EU maritime carbon costs reach $1,256/ton by 2030
The engine type fitted to an LNG carrier when it was built is now the single most important factor in its compliance cost exposure. For a growing share of the global fleet, the numbers are turning against them, according to new analysis from Wood Mackenzie. The LNG shipping fleet is splitting into ..
Germany says natural gas storage levels have risen to 31%
Natural gas storage levels in Germany have risen further since Wednesday to reach 31% of capacity, an economy ministry spokesperson said on Friday, reiterating that state involvement in the market-driven procedure was not required...
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