LNG
Venture Global inks 20-yr LNG supply deal with Japan's Mitsui
Japan, the second-largest LNG importer after China, is seeking stable and flexible energy supplies to support a growing buildout of data centers.
IEA: World oil and gas demand could grow until 2050
The Paris-based energy security watchdog predicted in its annual outlook that the world will likely fail to meet its goal to cap the rise in temperatures to as close as possible to 1.5°C degrees (2.7°F) above pre-industrial times to avoid the most devastating effects of climate change.
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). ..
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 ..
Indonesia short 20 LNG cargoes this year, seeks to delay some exports to 2026
Indonesia's upstream oil and gas regulator SKK Migas estimated in July that Indonesia would export 150 cargoes this year.
Shell challenges arbitration decision on Venture Global LNG supply contracts
Both arbitration cases were over Venture Global's failure to deliver LNG under long-term contracts while selling on the spot market as prices soared after the outbreak of the war in Ukraine.
Hungary's waiver from U.S. sanctions on Russia energy is indefinite, minister says
Last month, U.S. President Donald Trump imposed Ukraine-related sanctions on Russian oil companies Lukoil and Rosneft that carried a threat of further sanctions against entities that buy oil from those firms.
Venture Global signs 20-yr LNG supply deal with Spain's Naturgy
The U.S.-based LNG producer said this would mark Spain's first long-term contract for U.S. LNG since Venture Global's first contract in 2018.
Mitsubishi to inject $260 MM into Brunei LNG project
Japan’s Mitsubishi Corporation has decided to invest JPY40bn ($260 MM) in the Block CA2, an offshore gas field in Brunei, located approximately 100 km off the coast, where it has held an interest since 2002. Mitsubishi owns an 18.75% stake through its local subsidiary, Diamond Energy Exploration ..
deugro delivers LNG service station for green corridor expansion project in Chile
To support the expansion of its client’s green corridor—a network of LNG service stations connecting Chile and Peru—deugro Chile, in collaboration with deugro Spain, moved an 18.16 x 3.38 x 3.55-meterand 30-metric-ton mobile LNG service station from Spain to Chile. The client’s green corridor, wh..
LNG Canada begins production at second unit
LNG Canada is the first major LNG export facility in Canada and the first on the west coast of North America that provides direct access to Asia, the world's largest market for the liquid fuel.
Japan to step up LNG purchases for emergency reserve from January
The reinforcement of the country's Strategic Buffer LNG (SBL) program, run by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), will ensure at least one LNG cargo - about 70,000 metric tons (t) - is secured each month to mitigate supply risks.
India's Petronet LNG to get 500,000 t of LNG from Exxon in 2026 under new deal
Petronet already imports 1.42 MMtpy of LNG from the Gorgon project, in which ExxonMobil has a stake, under a separate long-term contract with the U.S. oil major.
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%.
Greece signs first long-term deal to supply Europe with U.S. LNG
The 20-yr deal aims to boost U.S. LNG exports from Greece to its northern European neighbors, including Ukraine, and comes weeks after the European Union approved a ban on Russian LNG from 2027 over its war in Ukraine.
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 Europ..
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 facil..
U.S. LNG producers ink near record contract volumes, even as fees climb
LNG sales agreements rose sharply in first 10 months of 2025 Buyers avoiding Russian gas willing to pay higher fees to US producers Some fear LNG glut, others say gas needed to power data center growth U.S. LNG developers are on track this year to ink the second-highest annual number of b..
Baker Hughes secures additional order for Rio Grande LNG expansion
Award from Bechtel includes supply of the primary liquefaction equipment for NextDecade’s Rio Grande LNG Train 5 Order includes Frame 7 gas turbines and centrifugal compressors, replicating proven solutions from previous trains Technology will enable an additional LNG production capacity of appr..
Vitol, Delfin LNG and IRH sign 20-yr LNG supply agreement
Under the terms of the deal, Delfin LNG will supply LNG on a free-on-board (FOB) basis to Vitol, which will act as the offtaker, delivering volumes to IRH Global Trading.
Pembina and PETRONAS enter long-term agreement for Cedar LNG capacity
Pembina Pipeline Corporation and Petroliam Nasional Berhad announced the signing of a 20-year agreement for 1 MMtpy of Pembina's liquefaction capacity at the $4-B Cedar LNG facility. The agreement is a synthetic liquefaction service structure for 1 MMtpy of capacity, under which Pembina will provid..
Liquefaction MPC delivers holistic business returns
Multivariable predictive control (MPC) technology has been successfully applied to many liquefied natural gas (LNG) processing plants around the world, but there are always challenges that must be overcome to achieve success. For the Queensland Curtis LNG (QCLNG) site, these challenges included addr..
Global Projects Data
At the time of this publication, Gulf Energy Information’s Global Energy Infrastructure (GEI) database was tracking > 310 active gas processing/LNG projects globally, totaling nearly $785 B in capital expenditures. Most projects are in Asia, followed by the Middle East and the U.S. These three regio..
Hidden challenges in mercury removal unit operation and design
Mercury removal units (MRUs) are typically regarded as simple fixed-bed systems operating in a passive mode, with minimal instrumentation and limited dynamic behavior. This perceived simplicity sometimes leads to an underestimation of their importance within the overall gas treatment chain. In liq..
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..
ABB integrated solutions to support ADNOC’s all-electric Ruwais LNG facility
ABB chosen to supply advanced automation, electrical and digital solutions for ADNOC’s all-electric Ruwais LNG project ABB will supply its Electrical Control and Monitoring system to increase operational efficiency and safety at the terminal Facility will employ electric motors instead of gas tu..
Schneider Electric research shows Middle East is setting the pace for autonomous operations in the energy sector
UAE leads regional ambition, with 58% of energy organizations targeting full autonomy within five years AI, digital twins, and open, software-defined automation driving next-generation infrastructure Cost efficiency and competitiveness cited as biggest drivers in shift towards more autonomous op..
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% revenu..
ADNOC signs 15-year Ruwais LNG supply deal with Shell
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) said that it had signed a 15-year deal with a subsidiary of Shell to supply up to 1 MMtpy of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from its Ruwais LNG project. Following the sale and purchase agreement with Shell International Trading Middle East Limited, more than 8 MM..
Spain’s O.M. International is front runner to build fixed LNG platform at Faw port
Spain’s O.M. International Group Oil and Gas Services is the front runner to build a fixed LNG gas platform at Iraq's Faw port, director general of the Iraqi ports company Farhan Al- Fartousi said...
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