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ADNOC signs long-term HOA with Osaka Gas for Ruwais LNG Project
ADNOC announced the signing of a long-term Heads of Agreement with Osaka Gas, one of the largest utility companies in Japan, for the delivery of up to 800,000 tpy of LNG.
Venture Global LNG sues Kiewit, alleges it shared confidential documents with Shell
U.S. LNG company Venture Global LNG sued construction contractor Kiewit, alleging it passed confidential documents to Shell, including proprietary project development, design, configuration methods, and detailed information about the multi-billion-dollar facility's design and construction.
Williams to resume Louisiana natgas pipeline project, ending feud with Energy Transfer
Williams Cos has received the green light to continue building its Louisiana Energy Gateway project (LEG), a natural gas pipeline, after a court threw out rival company, Energy Transfer's last bid to halt its construction.
Vietnam's LNG price cap puts gas-fired power target at risk
Electricity-hungry Vietnam wants liquefied natural gas (LNG) to fire 15% of power capacity by 2030 but is unlikely to meet that target as power producers and foreign investors balk at the country's strategy for making the super-chilled fuel affordable.
WPC JV takes FID on the 2.5-Bcfd Blackcomb Pipeline project in Texas (U.S.)
The WPC JV (WhiteWater, MPLX, Enbridge) have taken FID on the Blackcomb Pipeline project, which will transport 2.5 Bcfd of natural gas from the Permian Basin to the Agua Dulce area in South Texas (U.S.).
Enterprise to expand operations at the Houston Ship Channel (U.S.) to increase propane/butane exports
Enterprise Products Partners announced an expansion project along the Houston Ship Channel. The company is adding refrigeration capacity that will increase propane and butane export capabilities by approximately 300,000 bpd.
Judge overturns FERC approval of Williams Cos' $1-B pipeline project (U.S.)
A U.S. appeals court threw out a federal regulator's "arbitrary and capricious" approval of a new $1-B natural gas project running through five mid-Atlantic states and intended to serve 3 MM customers.
SIAD Americas announces another ASU award for the Americas market
SIAD Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of SIAD Macchine Impianti, S.p.A., announced the award of a 175-tpd air separation unit to be supplied by its affiliate company, SIAD Engineering (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.
Enagas gets first nod to develop Spanish section of H2MED hydrogen pipeline
The Spanish government gave a first go-ahead on Tuesday to gas grid operator Enagas to start developing the Spanish section of a planned trans-European hydrogen (H2) pipeline and related H2 infrastructure projects.
bp to construct 5-10 green hydrogen projects this decade
bp's CEO said that the company aims to construct 5-10 low-carbon hydrogen projects this decade to produce clean fuels and reduce greenhouse emissions
Woodside awards Monadelphous AUS $200-MM construction contract for Pluto LNG project (Australia)
Engineering company Monadelphous Group Limited announced it has been awarded a AUS $200-MM construction contract with Woodside Burrup Pty Ltd for the Pluto LNG Train 1 facility and associated infrastructure near Karratha in Western Australia.
Oman plans third LNG train, boosting domestic production to more than 15 MMtpy
This strategic expansion aims to increase Oman's LNG production capacity to 15.2 MMtpy
Glenfarne Energy Transition’s Texas LNG and EQT execute binding LNG tolling agreement
Texas LNG Brownsville LLC, a 4 MMtpy LNG export terminal to be constructed in the Port of Brownsville, Texas, and a subsidiary of Glenfarne Energy Transition, LLC, and EQT have executed a definitive 20-yr tolling agreement for natural gas liquefaction services for 2 MMtpy of LNG.
Court approves settlement agreement between Zachry Holdings and Golden Pass LNG
Zachry Holdings, Inc. (ZHI) announced that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas has approved its settlement agreement with Golden Pass LNG Terminal LLC and joint venture partners CB&I LLC and Chiyoda International Corporation.
Judge approves Zachry Holdings, Golden Pass LNG settlement, paving the way for project resumption
A bankruptcy court approved a Zachry Holdings and Golden Pass LNG settlement that will allow ExxonMobil and QatarEnergy, the Golden Pass owners, to hire a new lead contractor to complete its LNG plant.
New Fortress Energy announces closing of $700-MM loan for second FLNG vessel
New Fortress Energy announced that after successfully producing LNG at its first FLNG unit, it has closed its previously announced $700-MM loan for its second FLNG unit to be located in Altamira, Mexico.
Golden Pass LNG construction could return to normal after settlement
Work to complete the QatarEnergy and ExxonMobil $11-B LNG project in Texas could speed up following a settlement agreement allowing the joint venture to choose a new contractor to take over the development.
Puerto Bahía and GASCO agree to pursue LPG project in Cartagena, Colombia
Frontera Energy Corp. has announced that its subsidiary, Sociedad Portuaria Puerto Bahía S.A. and Gasco Soluciones Logísticas y Energéticas S.A.S. (GASCO) have entered into a framework collaboration agreement to jointly pursue a liquified petroleum gas (LPG) project at Puerto Bahía's state-of-the-art liquids and dry cargo port terminal strategically located in the Bay of Cartagena, Colombia.
EIA: Less natural gas consumption in Europe is keeping storage full
Consumption of natural gas in Europe consistently decreased since mid-2022, driven by a combination of mild winter weather and government policies aimed at reducing natural gas consumption.
South Korea's KOMIPO cancels plans for LNG import terminal
South Korea's Korea Midland Power Co. (KOMIPO) has cancelled plans to build a liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal on the western coast of the country due to high costs and declining demand for the fuel.
Australia's Woodside Energy to buy US LNG developer Tellurian for $1.2 billion
Australia's Woodside Energy said it had agreed to buy U.S. liquefied natural gas developer Tellurian, including its U.S. Gulf Coast Driftwood LNG export project, for $1.2 B including debt.
Australia's Woodside Energy to buy US LNG developer Tellurian for $1.2 billion (1)
Australia's Woodside Energy said it had agreed to buy U.S. liquefied natural gas developer Tellurian, including its U.S. Gulf Coast Driftwood LNG export project, for $1.2 B including debt.
U.S. DOE, ARCHES sign $12.6-B hydrogen hub project in California (U.S.)
The U.S. Department of Energy and ARCHES announced the official signing of a landmark $12.6-B agreement to build a clean, renewable hydrogen hub in California (U.S.).
Sempra, Bechtel agree on EPC contract for Port Arthur LNG Phase 2 project in Texas (U.S.)
Sempra Infrastructure announced that Port Arthur LNG Phase 2 and Bechtel Energy have signed a fixed-price engineering, procurement and construction contract for the Port Arthur LNG Phase 2 project under development in Port Arthur, Texas.
Venice Energy welcomes underground gas storage expansion project in South Australia
The gas storage expansion project means that Venice Energy's terminal will be able to cover any forecast gas shortfalls in both Victoria and South Australia.
Chesapeake Utilities receives approval for new infrastructure to support three Florida RNG projects
Chesapeake Utilities Corp.’s subsidiary, Peninsula Pipeline Company (PPC), has received approval from the Florida Public Service Commission for three projects that expand natural gas infrastructure to benefit customers of Florida City Gas (FCG), also a subsidiary of Chesapeake Utilities.
Air Products to build, own and operate two new ASUs at its Georgia, North Carolina facilities
Air Products, a world-leading industrial gases company, has announced two projects to enhance the sustainability, productivity and operational flexibility of its base industrial gas business, as well as continuing commitment to the merchant industrial gas market.
SNAM making progress on Ravenna FLNG project (Italy)
Works are proceeding according to schedule on Ravenna's offshore regasifier, which will land 8.5 km from Punta Marina at the end of the year, and become operational in the first quarter of 2025.
Japan builds gas markets in Asia to boost LNG trading, energy security
Japanese companies—foreseeing a growing surplus in stocks of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as their demand for the fuel wanes in coming years—are scrambling to invest in regional markets to provide potential outlets to sell the gas.
Global LNG trade increased more than 1.6 Bcf/d in 2023
LNG trade increased 3.1% globally in 2023 to average 52.9 Bcft/d, an increase of 1.6 Bcf/d from 2022, according to a report from the International Group of Liquefied Natural Gas Importers (GIIGNL).
- Gasum powers Equinor's platform supply vessel with bio-LNG
- ADNOC deploys pioneering AI-enabled process optimization technology
- Mexico Pacific announces long-term LNG SPA with POSCO International
- ONEOK to acquire Medallion and controlling interest in EnLink for $5.9 B
- Golar LNG signs EPC deal for $2.2-B MK II FLNG conversion project
