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Opinion: U.S. LNG exporters could hit methane snag in Europe
The Trump administration’s broad policy goal of achieving “energy dominance” may run into headwinds in the country’s largest export market, the European Union, due to new methane regulations.
India weighs scrapping import tax on U.S. LNG, looks to boost purchases
India is considering a proposal to scrap import tax on U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) to boost purchases and help cut the trade surplus with Washington, a key irritant for President Donald Trump.
EnviTec Biogas commissions its largest U.S. anaerobic digestion plant
It is expected to produce 483 standard cubic feet per minute of renewable natural gas (778 Nm³/h biomethane), equivalent to around 177,000 MMBtu/yr
The U.S. remained the world’s largest LNG exporter in 2024
The U.S. exported 11.9 Bft3d of LNG in 2024, remaining the world’s largest LNG exporter.
U.S. weighs funding cuts to four of seven hydrogen hubs
The U.S. Department of Energy is weighing funding cuts to four of seven hydrogen hubs that were selected under a $7 billion federal program.
Delfin LNG and German firm SEFE sign 15-yr supply deal
Delfin LNG and German company Securing Energy For Europe (SEFE) have signed a 15-yr agreement for 1.5 MMtpy of U.S. LNG.
Venture Global seeks authorization for Calcasieu Pass, TransCameron projects
U.S. LNG developer Venture Global Inc. has asked federal regulators for permission to begin operations of its entire Calcasieu Pass LNG export facility and TransCameron pipeline project, the final step before moving to commercial operations.
Osaka Gas has no immediate need for more U.S. LNG, its president says
Japan's Osaka Gas has no immediate need to buy more liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the United States, its president said on Wednesday, as the company already has supplies to last through to around the middle of the next decade.
Freeport LNG in Texas set to return to service after lightning strike
Natural gas flows to Freeport LNG's export plant in Texas were set to rise on Tuesday after a lightning strike on a pipeline caused the plant to shut on Monday.
MARAD approves Delfin LNG project license
The Maritime Administration issued a license authorizing to Delfin LNG to own, construct, operate and eventually decommission a deepwater port, to export LNG from the U.S.
Brookfield to sell pipeline stake to ArcLight as part of $1.7-B exit
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. has agreed to sell its remaining 25% interest in NGPL Holdings LLC to funds managed by ArcLight Capital Partners, completing its exit from the U.S. natural gas pipeline operator.
U.S. natgas prices edge up 1% on record flows to LNG export plants
U.S. natural gas futures edged up about 1% on Friday on record flows to liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants.
Column: How Ukraine's gas infrastructure could be of interest to Trump
The U.S. administration suggested this week the United States could help run and possibly own Ukraine's power plants and energy infrastructure as part of a ceasefire deal with Russia.
U.S. ethane production, consumption and exports set new records in 2024
U.S. ethane production, consumption, and exports reached record highs in 2024. Increasing ethane recovery associated with natural gas production and continued growth in the domestic and global petrochemical sectors drove these increases.
U.S. LNG exporters stick with methane measures despite EPA rollbacks
U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exporters, seeking to meet standards of overseas import markets, plan to continue to monitor and curb their methane emissions despite U.S. President Trump’s plans to roll back climate regulations.
Aiming for energy security, Taiwan seeks to invest in Alaska LNG project
Taiwanese state energy firm CPC Corp. has signed an agreement with Alaska Gasline Development Corp. to buy liquefied natural gas (LNG) and invest in the project, a move Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te said would ensure the island's energy security.
Japan gas industry head says higher U.S. LNG imports must be mutually beneficial
Higher imports of U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) would enhance Japan's supply stability and energy security, but they must be pursued in a mutually beneficial manner for both parties, the head of Japan's gas industry group said on Wednesday.
U.S. court revises energy regulator's order for NextDecade's Texas LNG facility
Energy company NextDecade said on Tuesday that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia had revised its August 2024 judgment against the energy regulator's order allowing the construction of the company's LNG project in Texas.
Qilak LNG, Alaska's smaller gas project, seeks a role in Trump's Asia push
Qilak LNG, which is hoping to develop a liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Alaska, wants to be part of U.S. President Donald Trump's push for rising gas exports from the remote peninsula to Asian markets, its Chief Executive Mead Treadwell said.
Trump DOE approves Venture Global LNG exports from Louisiana (U.S.) project
U.S. President Donald Trump's administration granted Venture Global LNG approval on Wednesday to export natural gas from a proposed Louisiana facility, which had faced delays under former President Joe Biden.
SoCalGas announces first RNG contract approved under California (U.S.) program
Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) has announced it has executed a contract with Organic Energy Solutions (OES) to procure renewable natural gas (RNG) converted from organic waste and inject it into SoCalGas' pipeline system.
Excelerate Energy, PV Gas announce strategic partnership for U.S. LNG supply
Excelerate Energy Inc., a leading provider of floating storage and regasification units (FSRUs) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) solutions, and Petrovietnam Gas Joint Stock Corporation (PV Gas), a subsidiary of Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (Petrovietnam), have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on securing a reliable and stable supply of LNG sourced from the United States as early as 2026.
Partners Group to buy California (U.S.) energy assets for $2.2 B
Swiss private equity firm Partners Group will buy an energy asset management platform and certain gas-fired power plants in California from U.S.-based Avenue Capital Group for $2.2 B.
Ukraine buys U.S. LNG amid Trump-Putin talks on ending war
Ukraine has bought 100 MMm3 of U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) in a deal between state firm Naftogaz and Poland's Orlen, days after Kyiv declared its plan to buy large volumes of U.S. gas this year.
Crowley and Naturgy deploy first U.S. LNG carrier to serve Puerto Rico
Crowley has commenced operations on the first domestic LNG carrier to transport U.S.-sourced natural gas to Puerto Rico, delivering LNG to Naturgy's operating facility in Penuelas, Puerto Rico.
Brazil's Petrobras in talks with U.S. LNG suppliers for long-term deal
Brazil's state-run oil firm Petrobras is in talks with U.S. LNG suppliers for a long-term import deal. Brazil is Latin America's largest oil producer, but consumes more gas than it produces and relies on imports to fill the gap.
Alaskan officials to seek investors in Japan as Trump touts U.S. LNG
The project aims to transport natural gas south from Alaska's remote north via a $44-B 1,300-km pipeline, to be shipped as LNG to Japan, South Korea and Taiwan. Exports could begin by 2030 from a project that could deliver about 3.5 Bft3/d.
U.S. natural gas pipeline project completions increase takeaway capacity in producing regions
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), natural gas pipeline projects completed in 2024 increased takeaway capacity by approximately 6.5 Bft3d in key production regions, including Appalachia, Haynesville, the Permian Basin, and the Eagle Ford.
Alaska (U.S.) LNG project could start up by 2030, state governor says
Exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Alaska (U.S.) could begin by 2030, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy said on Friday. U.S. President Donald Trump talked up the proposed $44-B Alaska LNG project in his address to Congress last week.
Cheniere announces substantial completion of Train 1 at the Corpus Christi Stage 3 project (U.S.)
Cheniere Energy Inc. has achieved substantial completion of Train 1 at the Corpus Christi Stage 3 Liquefaction Project (CCL Stage 3) in Texas (U.S.). Commissioning is complete and Cheniere’s engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) partner, Bechtel Energy Inc. has turned over care, custody and control of Train 1 and associated systems to Cheniere.
- Three killed, two injured in accident at LNG construction site in Texas (U.S.)
- Update: How Germany is building up LNG import terminals
- TotalEnergies and partners launch the 2nd phase of Northern Lights CCS project
- Digital Exclusive: The value of experience—Why expertise matters in compressor overhauls and revamps
- Croatia's LNG terminal to auction 0.75 Bm3 of regasification capacity in May
