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Enagas selects Emerson to monitor, operate and optimize Spain's gas transmission network
Emerson announced its AspenTech Digital Grid Management solutions are being used by Enagas to monitor, operate and optimize Spain’s gas transmission network. As Spain’s national gas grid operator, Enagás relies on Emerson’s software to support the continuity, safety and security of the country’s nat..
Spain's gas demand seen falling this year as blackout boost fades
After last year's huge blackout in Portugal and Spain - Europe's most significant in more than two decades - the power grid operator increased the use of steady sources like gas plants to generate electricity, which cost more but better control voltage.
Enagás deploys AspenTech Digital Grid Management solutions throughout Spain’s gas transmission network
As Spain’s national gas grid operator, Enagás relies on Emerson’s software to support the continuity, safety and security of the country’s natural gas supply.
Caturus signs 20-yr LNG supply deal with Saudi Aramco
The U.S. has been working to cement its position as the world's biggest exporter of LNG, surpassing previous leaders Qatar and Australia.
Vitol backs proposed $3-billion LNG power plant for South Africa's Durban port
Global commodity trader Vitol is backing a consortium planning to build a $3-billion gas-fired power station and liquefied natural gas (LNG) import facility at South Africa's east coast Durban port, a company spokesperson said. South Africa sees gas as crucial for its efforts to move away from coal-..
Russia's Yamal LNG resumes transhipments near Murmansk
The ship-to-ship scheme, in which ice-class gas carriers upload cargoes to conventional vessels for further deliveries, allows the company to optimize the usage of expensive ice-class tankers in winter season when navigation via the eastward Northern Sea Route along the Russian Arctic shore is restricted.
Petronet CEO: India will buy US LNG if offered at reasonable price
U.S. President Donald Trump last week said he will slash tariffs on imported Indian goods to 18% from 50%, easing concerns in India, but in exchange asked New Delhi to more than double its annual imports from the United States.
Chile set to receive first Australian LNG in three years amid tighter Atlantic supplies
More cargoes going towards the Atlantic versus the Pacific would increase competition between the two basins and could tighten supply and support spot LNG prices in the region.
Cosan's Edge starts to supply LNG outside Brazil gas pipeline network
The first such deal is an eight-year LNG supply agreement of 100,000 m3d to a plant owned by pulp company LD Celulose.
Oxford Flow enters Japanese market with VENN distribution partnership
This marks a significant milestone for Oxford Flow, evidencing validation of its technologies in one of the world’s most technically demanding, quality-driven industrial markets, and signaling a basis for broader expansion across APAC.
UAE and Germany deepen energy ties as German Chancellor visits ADNOC HQ
The visit builds on the €14.7-B investment to support Covestro’s long-term growth as a German industrial champion by XRG, ADNOC’s international energy investment company, and underscores ADNOC’s central role in advancing the UAE-Germany strategic energy partnership.
U.S. natural gas futures climb 3% on LNG exports and storage drop
U.S. natural gas futures climbed about 3% to a one-week high on Friday on rising flows to liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants, forecasts for more demand next week than previously expected, and a drop in the amount of gas in storage after last week's record withdrawal during an Arctic freeze.
Trinidad's Atlantic LNG to shut down Train 4 for major maintenance
Atlantic LNG is majority owned by Shell and bp - each with a 45% stake - while Trinidad's National Gas Company holds 10%.
Greek JV seeks 20-yr U.S. LNG deal to strengthen Southern Europe’s gas supply
The talks come as Greece seeks to bolster its role as a transit route for gas into Europe and as the continent prepares to halt Russian gas imports by late 2027, intensifying competition for long‑term LNG supply and increasing pressure on governments to avoid being caught short.
QatarEnergy signs 20-yr LNG supply deal with Petronas
Petroliam Nasional, or Petronas, is actively pursuing investments in new natural gas fields abroad and seeking partnerships with foreign firms to boost extraction, while seeking LNG import deals amid falling local reserves.
Petronas signs LNG supply deal with Thailand's PTT
An existing contract between Petronas and PTT runs from 2017 to 2032 for 1.2 metric MMtpy of LNG.
Germany's Uniper downplays increasing reliance on U.S. LNG, stresses diversification
U.S. LNG imports by the European Union have risen more than four-fold from 2021 levels to nearly 60 MMt in 2025.
Japan-Qatar gas tie-up highlights global push for energy security
For Qatar, the deal is a strategic win that will help ensure it keeps pace with its biggest competitor, the United States.
Taiwan to ramp up purchases of U.S. natural gas this year
Taiwan, which runs a large trade surplus with the U.S., has shown an interest in a potentially enormous new liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Alaska that the Trump administration has been pushing hard to allies in Asia as a supply option.
Libya plans to boost gas exports to Europe by 2030
The country plans to increase gas production to nearly 1 Bsft3d and start drilling for shale gas in the second half of this year.
Morocco's finance ministry vetoes gas pipeline tender
Launched last month by the energy ministry, the pipeline tender was part of efforts to facilitate the import of gas and transition away from coal, but was vetoed due to what the finance ministry saw as procedural breaches, fiscal risks and uncertainty over a new gas law.
QatarEnergy secures long-term LNG supply deal with Japan's JERA as demand surges
The agreement, made on the sidelines of the LNG2026 conference in Doha, would bolster QatarEnergy's position in Japan as competition intensifies from U.S. suppliers and Gulf rivals United Arab Emirates and Oman, which offer more flexible terms.
Russia's LNG exports rose 7% in January
Russia's exports of liquefied natural gas rose 7.3% in January year-on-year to 2.94 million metric tons from 2.74 million tons, preliminary LSEG data showed. Russia's LNG exports have been held back by U.S. sanctions over Ukraine, notably against the Arctic LNG 2 plant, a project whose work has been..
Exxon CEO says first LNG at Golden Pass expected in March
The $10-B project has been beset by delays and cost overruns after construction began in 2019.
U.S. share of Europe's LNG imports increased to 60% in January
The 60% share was an increase from both last month and January 2025, when the U.S. supplied 53% of EU imports.
Turkey to expand LNG gasification capacity, build new terminal
Turkey is also planning to build a new FSRU between Gazipasa and Anamur districts on Turkey's Mediterranean coast to strengthen the energy infrastructure.
Greek joint venture will supply U.S. LNG to Ukraine in March
Ukraine faces its worst wartime energy crisis as its energy sector crumbles under Russian strikes, bitter cold and accumulated damage.
EU's Russian gas import ban legally sound, will end 'blackmail', Energy Commissioner says
European Union countries last week approved a law banning Russian gas imports by late 2027.
Canada, Australia LNG cargoes head to the Atlantic in rare move after Arctic storm
The diversion of supply away from Asia could tighten supply and support spot LNG prices in the region.
Trigon Pacific Terminals reports 14% boost in export volumes
As northern BC's largest bulk export terminal, Trigon handles Canadian steelmaking and thermal coal, and petroleum coke. Trigon also provides rail unloading and berth services for liquid propane gas (LPG) exports.
- RWE strengthens partnerships with ADNOC and Masdar to enhance energy security in Germany and Europe
- TotalEnergies and Mozambique announce the full restart of the $20-B Mozambique LNG project
- Venture Global wins LNG arbitration case brought by Spain's Repsol
- Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Compressor acquires Swiss rotating equipment maintenance company AST Turbo AG
- KBR awarded FEED for Coastal Bend LNG project
