infrastructure
NNPC: Explosion hits Nigeria's key Escravos-Lagos gas pipeline
The blast was reported near the Tebijor, Okpele and Ikpopo communities in the coastal Delta state. Initial checks showed a pressure drop consistent with a loss of containment on the pipeline
CNPC: China's natural gas demand seen up 5% in 2026
The 5% growth forecast marks a rebound from this year when China's apparent gas consumption dipped 0.3% year-on-year during the first 10 months and imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) fell 16% during the same period.
Boom Supersonic unveils 42-MW gas turbines to power AI data centers
Boom Supersonic, best known for developing its next-generation supersonic airliner, has entered the energy market with the launch of Superpower, a 42-MW natural gas turbine designed to supply reliable power for energy-intensive AI data centers.
Update: Saudi Aramco to export first condensate from Jafurah gas plant in February
The $100-B Jafurah project, estimated to contain 229 Tsft3 of raw gas and 75 Bbbl of condensate, is central to Aramco's ambitions to become a major global natural gas player and boost its gas production capacity.
Morocco to launch nation's first deepwater LNG import terminal in 2026
Morocco will open a new deepwater Mediterranean port next year and another on the Atlantic in 2028, Equipment and Water minister Nizar Baraka said, as the North African country aims to replicate the success of Africa's largest port, Tanger Med. Nador West Med, under construction on the Mediterranean..
Vitol set to supply new Colombia LNG project
The country currently has one LNG import terminal in operation, with a slate of new projects proposed by state oil company Ecopetrol SA and others.
Glenfarne’s Texas LNG project signs binding offtake agreement with Macquarie
The agreement converts a previous non-binding heads of agreement between the two companies into a binding definitive agreement.
Updates on buildup of Germany LNG import terminals
Germany has been putting import terminals for liquefied natural gas (LNG) into operation as part of its efforts to replace piped Russian gas following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Ammonia cracking: Bringing an industrial unit in Antwerp to life
In Antwerp, a unique pilot ammonia cracking unit has emerged. More than a technological feat, it is the culmination of genuine teamwork in service of the energy transition. This unit, now operational, will make it possible to convert ammonia into hydrogen on an industrial scale, and paves the way for new low-carbon supply chains.
U.S. LNG plants pull record amount of gas
The record usage has been led by the two largest U.S. exporters, with Cheniere's Sabine Pass plant in Texas pulling 5.1 Bft3 on Friday and Venture Global's Plaquemines plant in Louisiana continuing its ramp-up, pulling 4.2 Bft3 on Friday
Targa Resources Corp. to acquire Permian Basin gathering and processing system for $1.25 billion
$1.25 billion purchase price represents ~6 times 2026 estimated unlevered adjusted free cash flow Underpinned by long-term acreage dedications of ~170,000 acres and attractive fee-based contracts Stable volume profile with significant additional economic drilling opportunities Further enhances Targ..
FERC grants 5-yr extension to Sempra's Cameron LNG project in Louisiana
Cameron LNG is majority-owned by Sempra Infrastructure and has helped the U.S. to become the world's leading exporter of superchilled gas since 2023.
42% of U.S. energy/critical infrastructure providers exposed to weaponized AI and email attacks
Despite rising regulatory pressure and a surge in cyber threats targeting operational technology, Red Sift’s analysis shows that nearly half of these organizations have failed to implement DMARC, the foundational email authentication standard required to block domain impersonation.
Exxon to acquire 40% stake in Enterprise Bahia NGL pipeline
The companies plan to boost capacity to 1 MMbpd after the deal closes, expected by early 2026, by adding pumping stations and building a 92-mi extension to ExxonMobil's Cowboy gas processing plant in Eddy County, New Mexico.
MHI Compressor International secures steam turbine contract at Baton Rouge (U.S.) plant
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Compressor International Corporation (MCO-I) has been awarded a contract by ExxonMobil to supply a footprint replacement steam turbine for its olefins plant in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Venture Global wants to double planned capacity of Plaquemines LNG facility
Plaquemines is already the second-largest LNG facility in the U.S. and last month was responsible for 22% of total exports from the country.
Update: Germany continues to build up LNG import terminals
Germany is putting natural gas import terminals into operation as part of the country's efforts to replace piped Russian gas following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Evers & Sons wins new pipeline project in South Texas
Evers & Sons Inc. has been awarded a new pipeline project in South Texas from a nationally recognized customer.
Deutsche Energy Terminal: Significant progress on completing floating LNG terminal in Stade
SIGNIFICANT PROGRESS HAS BEEN MADE TOWARD COMPLETION AND SUBSEQUENT COMMISSIONING OF FLOATING LNG TERMINAL IN STADE
Blackstone to invest $1.2 B in natgas power generation facility in West Virginia (U.S.)
The 600-megawatt (MW) combined-cycle natural gas plant, called Wolf Summit Energy project, in Harrison County will supply power to Old Dominion Electric Cooperative, which serves about 1.5 MM residents across Virginia, Maryland and Delaware.
GE Vernova, Siemens Energy in talks to supply gas turbines for Syria reconstruction
The successful conclusion of deals would make Siemens Energy and GE Vernova among the first Western companies to benefit from the reconstruction of Syria's power sector, since U.S. President Donald Trump lifted most sanctions on Damascus earlier this year.
Nikkiso to provide state-of-the-art pumps to major European EPC for FSRU conversions
Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group (Nikkiso CE&IG) announced today it has secured a significant contract to provide 12 bespoke cryogenic submerged pumps to be installed on three LNG carriers which are being converted into floating storage and regasification units (FSRUs). The agr..
Glenfarne, Baker Hughes announce definitive agreements to advance Alaska LNG
Alaska LNG, Glenfarne and Baker Hughes announced a strategic alliance to advance the Alaska LNG Project. Glenfarne has selected Baker Hughes as its supplier for main refrigerant compressors for the LNG terminal and power generation equipment for the North Slope gas treatment plant. Baker Hughes has ..
New York (U.S.) approves permit for Williams NESE natgas pipe, Constitution Pipe withdraws application
Both projects were controversial in part because they were previously rejected by environmental regulators in New York and canceled by Williams in past years before U.S. President Donald Trump sought their revival after returning to office this year.
Croatia's LNG terminal tests new unit to double capacity
Croatia’s annual natural gas demand in 2025 stands at around 2.6 Bm3y, with domestic production covering 26%.
Germany passes law to allow underground carbon storage
The law allows the use of carbon capture and storage (CCS) at gas‑fired power plants but bans it at coal‑fired plants.
Poland in talks to import more LNG from U.S. to supply Ukraine, Slovakia
Poland seeks to become import hub for U.S. LNG EU inked deals for U.S. energy following pressure from Trump US currently supplies about 55% of EU's LNG Poland is working on a deal to import LNG from the U.S. to supply Ukraine and Slovakia, an agreement that would further tighten the European Uni..
Before greenlighting Lake Charles LNG, Energy Transfer seeks 80% equity selldown
U.S. pipeline operator Energy Transfer will not give its Lake Charles LNG export facility in Louisiana a financial go-ahead until 80% of the project has been sold to equity partners, company executives said on a post-earnings call. Energy Transfer has been developing the 16.5-MMtpy LNG export facili..
The continued rise of natural gas and LNG: Insights from ADIPEC
J. WATKINS, Gulf Energy Information, Paris, France At ADIPEC in Abu Dhabi, moderator John Defterios (SEforALL board member) led a panel with Fatema Al Nuaimi (CEO, ADNOC Gas), Matthew Schatzman (Chairman & CEO, NextDecade), Chris Ashton (CEO & MD, Worley) and Arnaud Pieton (Executive Director & CEO,..
Panama Canal bets on LPG transits to offset world trade slowdown next year
The Panama Canal expects an increase in transits of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) vessels and carriers of some agricultural commodities to help it compensate for a reduction in world trade next year, the waterway's chief said. The world's second-busiest interoceanic waterway registered a 14% revenue..
- ExxonMobil halts 1-Bft3d blue hydrogen project in Texas
- Aramco and Yokogawa commission multiple autonomous control AI agents at Fadhili gas plant
- Ukraine will resume gas imports via Transbalkan route in November
- Mitsubishi to inject $260 MM into Brunei LNG project
- Freeport LNG (U.S.) on track to take in more natgas on Thursday after unit outage
