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South Dakota (U.S.) regulators deny Summit Carbon Solutions a CO2 pipeline permit

Regulators in South Dakota have denied Summit Carbon Solutions' permit application to run about 700 mi (1,126 km) of its carbon dioxide (CO2) pipeline through the state, the second time the state has spurned the company hoping to build the world's largest carbon pipeline aiming to combat climate change.

Update: Japan's JERA may consider Alaska as LNG supply option

JERA, Japan's top power generator, may consider Alaska as a potential source of liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply, as Japanese officials head to the U.S. this week for another round of tariff talks.

Woodside in talks to sell Louisiana LNG (U.S.) stake to Kuwait Petroleum unit

Woodside Energy is in talks with an overseas unit of Kuwait Petroleum to sell a stake in its Louisiana liquefied natural gas plant (LNG) in the U.S.

U.S. LNG supplies to Europe will continue to increase, says U.S. Energy Secretary

U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies to Europe will continue to rise, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Monday during a visit to the Polish capital Warsaw.

Amberjack Capital forms strategic partnership with Industrial Thermal Services

Amberjack Capital Partners, a private equity firm investing in critical infrastructure services, has announced its partnership with Industrial Thermal Services LLC (ITS), a premier provider of industrial heat treating and specialty services.

U.S. natural gas inventories in underground storage ended winter at 3-yr low

After a relatively warm start to the 2024–2025 winter heating season (November–March), colder-than-normal temperatures across much of the United States in January and February resulted in increased consumption of natural gas and more withdrawals from U.S. natural gas storage than normal.

U.S. plans Alaska LNG summit, will urge Japan, South Korea to support project

U.S. President Donald Trump's energy security council plans to host a summit in Alaska in early June, when it hopes Japan and South Korea will announce commitments to the Alaska LNG project.

Iran, Russia agree on 55 Bm3 of gas supplies, nuclear plant funding

Russia and Iran have reached a deal on 55 billion cubic meters of Russian gas supplies a year, though prices are yet to be agreed, while Russia also pledged to fund construction of a new nuclear power plant in Iran.

Morgan Stanley Infra Partners eyes $2-B Permian pipelines sale

Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners is exploring the sale of its majority stake in Brazos Midstream II, with a deal expected to value its holding at more than $2 B including debt.

Miami LNG rebrands as Sawgrass LNG & Power

Miami LNG, a leading provider of liquefied natural gas (LNG) solutions for the Southeastern United States and the Caribbean, has rebranded as Sawgrass LNG & Power.

Calpine, ExxonMobil sign CO2 transportation and storage agreement for power generation project

ExxonMobil Corporation announced an agreement with Calpine Corporation, the nation’s largest producer of electricity from natural gas, to transport and permanently store up to 2 MM metric tpy of CO2 from Calpine’s Baytown Energy Center, a cogeneration facility near Houston.

Kremlin says Russia is not holding gas supply talks with Europe or the U.S.

The Kremlin said on Thursday that Russia is not holding talks with Europe or the United States about Russian gas supplies via Ukraine.

Optimizing NGL treatment for sulfur and methanol reduction at Pembina NGL Corporation’s Redwater fractionation plant—Part 1

4/23/2025

This case study details how Pembina NGL Corp. reduced sulfur and methanol in its NGL treatment at the Redwater fractionation plant in Alberta, Canada.

Argent LNG to assess Honeywell's digital technology at Louisiana LNG terminal (U.S.)

Honeywell and Argent LNG have signed an agreement to assess the use of Honeywell’s innovative pretreatment solutions at a new LNG export terminal to be constructed in Port Fourchon, Louisiana (U.S.)

Woodside weighs Trump tariff impact on $1.2-B Louisiana LNG project

Woodside Energy, Australia’s top gas producer, said on Wednesday it was assessing the impact of U.S. tariffs and other trade measures on its Louisiana (U.S.) liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant project as it inches towards a final go-ahead.

Optimizing gas analysis in carbon capture, utilization and storage

4/22/2025

The CCUS market encompasses wide-ranging applications, with different challenges when it comes to gas analysis. No two CCUS applications are the same, and each therefore requires a tailored approach to best meet gas analysis requirements. The selection of a gas analyzer depends on more than the gases that it can detect, as it must also consider the number of gases that can be measured by a single system, precision and accuracy of the measurement, complexity of the installation, ongoing maintenance requirements, lifecycle costs, and other factors.

China-U.S. trade war redrawing global LPG trading, outlook

The global liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) market is facing an upheaval as high tariffs on U.S. imports force Chinese buyers to swap American cargoes for alternatives from the Middle East, while U.S. shipments divert to Europe and elsewhere in Asia.

EU explores tweaking methane rules for U.S. gas to help trade talks

The European Union is looking at ways to make it easier for U.S. gas exports to comply with its methane emissions rules, as the bloc attempts to avert a trade war with U.S. President Donald Trump.

U.S. natgas prices hold at 10-week low on forecasts for mild weather through early May

U.S. natural gas futures held at a 10-week low on Thursday ahead of the long Good Friday holiday weekend on forecasts for the weather to remain mild and demand low through early May.

U.S. natural gas production remained flat in 2024

U.S. marketed natural gas production remained relatively flat in 2024, growing by less than 400,000 MMft3d compared with 2023 to average 113 Bft3d, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s (EIA’s) latest Natural Gas Monthly.

EU shelves idea of sanctions on Russian LNG imports

European officials have dropped the idea of pushing for a ban on the bloc's Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports in upcoming packages because of resistance from some governments and uncertainty about alternative sources.

Kinder Morgan maintains annual profit forecast on soaring natgas demand

U.S. pipeline and terminal operator Kinder Morgan left its annual profit forecast unchanged on Wednesday, as it continued to bank on demand increase for natural gas even as President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs sparked uncertainty across the energy industry.

Galp lifts first LNG cargo from Venture Global's Calcasieu Pass plant

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Portugese energy firm Galp Energia said on Wednesday it lifted its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo from Venture Global's Calcasieu Pass export facility in Louisiana (U.S.) under an agreement signed several years ago.

India eyes ending import tax on U.S. ethane and LPG in trade talks

India plans to end taxes on U.S. ethane and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) imports under broader negotiations with Washington as it looks to reduce its trade surplus and ease its tariff burden.

Thailand plans to import more U.S. LNG over next 5 yr, says minister

Thailand plans to import more liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the United States over the next 5 yr, Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira said on Wednesday ahead of a meeting with U.S. officials next week to discuss tariffs.

TotalEnergies to offtake 1.5 MMtpy of LNG from the future Train 4 of Rio Grande LNG Facility

TotalEnergies has signed a Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with NextDecade to buy 1.5 million tons per annum (MMtpy) of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the future Train 4 liquefaction unit at the Rio Grande LNG facility.

Venture Global LNG starts commercial operations at Calcasieu Pass (U.S.) plant

Venture Global LNG has begun commercial operations at its Calcasieu Pass plant in Louisiana, more than 3 yr after it first produced liquefied natural gas (LNG).

China is set to import more Russian LNG in 2025

China is set to increase its imports of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) this year, its ambassador to Russia said on Tuesday.

U.S. EIA: Eagle Ford natural gas production increases as crude oil production holds steady

In its April Short-Term Energy Outlook, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) forecasts U.S. annual natural gas production from the Eagle Ford region in southwest Texas will grow from 6.8 Bft3d in 2024 to 7 Bft3d in 2026. The increase in natural gas production comes as natural gas prices rise and demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports grows.

Digital Exclusive: The value of experience—Why expertise matters in compressor overhauls and revamps

It is no exaggeration to say that without compressors, countless industries ranging from petrochemicals to brewing would grind to an almost instant halt. For the companies working in these sectors, it is critical to ensure their equipment is working efficiently and reliably. Over time, many businesses face challenges when working with the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of their compressors. Whether due to poor service, the age of the equipment or a loss of connection with the OEM, companies often seek alternatives for repair and maintenance. However, this move can come with risks of its own, as there is no guarantee that a third party can offer the same level of performance.