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Cheniere to use electricity to cut emissions from LNG production

Top U.S. LNG producer Cheniere plans on using electricity from the Texas grid at some of its LNG facilities to reduce emissions.

Woodside investment decision on Louisiana LNG may slip into Q2

Australia's Woodside LNG may push a final investment decision on its Louisiana LNG plant into the second quarter of 2025 as talks to sell half of the project drag on

First LNG cargo produced at Corpus Christi Stage 3 export facility

In February 2025, Corpus Christi Stage 3, an expansion of the existing Corpus Christi liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility, produced its first LNG cargo, according to the developer Cheniere Energy.

U.S. approves extension to Delfin LNG export permit

The U.S. has approved an extension to Delfin LNG's free trade permit, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Monday at the CERAWeek energy conference in Houston, Texas (U.S.).

Vietnam to sign U.S. deals as trade, energy officials meet

Vietnam expects to sign pacts with the U.S. this week after its trade minister meets U.S. trade and energy officials.

North Ammonia, Höegh Evi to explore a clean ammonia supply chain from Norway to Europe

North Ammonia, a developer of renewable fuels of non-biological origin (RFNBO) ammonia facilities in Norway, and Höegh Evi, a global leader in marine energy infrastructure, have signed an agreement to explore a value chain for supplying hydrogen to European industrial users using green ammonia produced in Norway.

India's IOC seeks LNG cargoes for 2025-2029 delivery

State-run Indian Oil Corp (IOC) has issued a tender seeking liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes for delivery through to 2029, two industry sources said on Friday.

Ukraine's Naftogaz and Poland's Orlen to cooperate in LNG

Ukrainian oil and gas company Naftogaz and Polish energy group Orlen signed an agreement on Friday to cooperate in the liquefied natural gas (LNG) sector and help Kyiv to diversify its gas supplies.

Indonesia embarks on long-stalled LNG push to displace diesel in power plants

After a decade of false starts, Indonesia is rolling out a $1.5-B project to distribute LNG on a small scale to feed dozens of power plants now running on diesel via a unique hub-and-spoke model across its vast archipelago.

European leaders add pressure to solve Kyiv gas transit halt

European leaders are set to urge EU authorities and Kyiv to intensify talks over a halt to Russian gas transit through Ukraine, according to draft summit conclusions seen by Reuters that follow pressure from Slovakia.

U.S. butane exports reached a new record in 2024

The U.S. is exporting record volumes of normal butane as global demand for LPG surges. U.S. normal butane exports averaged nearly 500,000 bpd in 2024, a 12% increase from the previous year

LNG retrofits surge as maritime industry seeks short-term carbon reduction solutions

A surprising development in 2024 was the resurgence of LNG retrofits as shipowners sought immediate carbon reductions to navigate regulatory requirements. More than 305 LNG-fueled ships were ordered last year, accounting for approximately 14% of newbuilding orders, significantly outpacing methanol and ammonia alternatives.

U.S. approves LNG export extension for Golden Pass

The U.S. Department of Energy said on Wednesday it has approved an extension of a permit for exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from a Golden Pass LNG LLC project, jointly owned by QatarEnergy and ExxonMobil, being built in Texas.

Canada's Enbridge earmarks $2 B until 2028 for Mainline network upgrade

Canadian midstream company Enbridge said that it plans to invest $2.5 B in its liquids and natural gas systems, with $2 B allocated to its Mainline network through 2028.

Gazprom's gas exports via TurkStream to Europe at record high in February, data shows

Natural gas exports by Russia's energy giant Gazprom via the undersea TurkStream pipeline to Europe have reached a record high of more than 55 million cubic meters (mcm) per day this month, Reuters calculations showed on Friday.

Malaysia's Petronas to supply more gas to Sabah Energy

Malaysian state energy firm Petronas said on it will supply more gas to Sabah Energy to help meet the industrial needs of northern Borneo's Sabah state.

European gas storage will be filled on time, Engie CEO said

European gas storage will be filled on time this year even if it goes a little slower and finishes a bit later than normal, European gas network operator Engie CEO Catherine MacGregor told analysts on Thursday.

Spain's Endesa faces new arbitration over LNG contract dispute

Spanish power utility Endesa is facing a new arbitration related to a price review of a long-term LNG supply contract

MPLX to buy remaining interest in BANGL natural gas pipeline for $715 MM

MPLX said it would buy the remaining 55% interest in the BANGL natural gas pipeline from the affiliates of WhiteWater and Diamondback Energy for $715 MM, as it looks to increase its Permian footprint (U.S.).

ADNOC signs 15-yr LNG supply deal with Japan's Osaka Gas

Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC)) has signed a 15-yr sales and purchase agreement to supply Japan's Osaka Gas with liquefied natural gas (LNG) from its Ruwais project.

Russia's Portovaya and Kryogaz-Vysotsk halt LNG exports as sanctions kick in

Small-scale Russian producers of liquefied natural gas (LNG) located on the shores of the Baltic Sea, Portovaya LNG and Kryogaz-Vysotsk, have suspended LNG supplies, LSEG ship-tracking data showed on Thursday, as U.S. sanctions have kicked in.

Haffner Energy commences operations on biomass-to-hydrogen site in France

Haffner Energy announced the commencement of hydrogen production utilizing its proprietary solid biomass thermolysis technology at its Marolles hydrogen production, testing and training center.

Ukraine's DTEK to seek long-term U.S. LNG

Private Ukrainian gas company DTEK hopes to sign long-term gas import deals with U.S. firms Venture Global or Cheniere Energy next month to supply the country and neighbors Slovakia, Poland and Hungary.

Asia Pacific’s first LNG bunkering for cruise passenger ships successfully completed at Singapore Cruise Center

As part of this pioneering operation, TotalEnergies Marine Fuels delivered the LNG via the bunker vessel Brassavola to Silversea’s Silver Nova. Brassavola is managed by V.Ships and owned by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines.

Vitol, Glencore win $380-MM award in Nigerian LNG litigation

Trading houses Vitol and Glencore will receive $380 MM in compensation after their gas supplier, trading firm Taleveras, won a legal battle in a London court against Nigeria’s sole liquefied natural gas (LNG) producer for non-delivery of cargoes.

Shell expects 60% rise in global LNG demand by 2040 as Asia leads growth

Global demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) is estimated to rise by around 60% by 2040, driven largely by economic growth in Asia, artificial intelligence (AI) impact and efforts to cut emissions in heavy industries and transportation.

APA announces East Coast Gas Grid expansion plan for Australia

APA Group announced a five-year East Coast Gas Grid (ECGG) Expansion Plan in Australia to deliver a ~24% increase in north-to-south gas transport capacity and new southern markets storage to help ensure lower cost and lower emissions domestic gas is available to meet East Coast gas demand and to support the delivery of new gas-powered generation.

Air Liquide sees two of six U.S. hydrogen hubs most likely to advance first after Trump halts funding

"After meeting with the American teams a few days ago, two of the hubs around hydrogen from natural gas with carbon capture are probably on top of the list to be pursued," CEO François Jackow said

Hungarian company to provide Transdniestria with gas, minister says

A Hungarian-owned trading company will provide Moldova's breakaway Transdniestria region with natural gas as a result of a request from Russia's energy minister, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said on Friday.

Trump pushes plans to reshape Asia's energy supplies with U.S. gas

When President Donald Trump sat down to lunch with his Japanese counterpart this month, talk turned quickly to how Tokyo could help realize a decades-old proposal to unlock gas in Alaska and ship it to U.S. allies in Asia.