LNG
Russia adds four LNG tankers to its fleet before Europe's imports ban
The European Union in January gave its final approval to a ban on Russian gas imports by late 2027.
ADNOC LNG tanker crosses Strait of Hormuz for first time since Iran war
The 136,357-m3 tanker, which is managed by Adnoc Logistics & Services and was last seen in the Gulf on March 30, has shown up off the west coast of India, suggesting it has crossed the Strait of Hormuz after several weeks without signal.
IEA: Middle East conflict could cause 120 Bm3 of LNG supply loss from 2026–2030
The loss will ultimately be offset by the starting of new liquefaction facilities but the impact on growth will be mostly this year and next and will therefore delay the effects of an expected wave of LNG supply from new projects.
U.S. signs energy and AI deals with Balkan countries as its influence widens
The U.S. is seeking to deepen ties and counter the influence of Russian oil and gas in southern Europe, having signed a long-term deal last year to export liquefied natural gas to Greece.
International LNG prices rise amid Strait of Hormuz closure
Prices for natural gas in Europe and Asia have diverged from those in the U.S. since the February 28 closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Burckhardt Compression wins several orders for LNG terminals in Thailand and Taiwan
Across the two terminals, the orders comprise a total of eight Laby® compressor units for boil-off gas (BOG) services and one for minimum send-of service, supporting safe, efficient and low-emissions LNG handling in the region.
Japan's JERA secures adequate LNG stocks through July despite Iran crisis
JERA, also Japan's top LNG buyer, handles about 35 metric MMtpy of imports and trading, of which roughly 27 metric MMtpy are used domestically.
Rio Grande seeks three-year extension to build LNG facilities in Texas (U.S.)
The company requires the time to build certain project facilities and make the liquefied natural gas export plant at Port of Brownsville available for service by 2031.
Evonik becomes membrane technology partner for public-private biogas upgrader in Asia
Evonik will supply its SEPURAN® Green membranes and patented technology to biogas upgrader MTCO MTCO is a key renewable energy producer in Malaysia with plans to expand biogas plant development across Asia SEPURAN® Green biogas upgrading technology is fully backward integrated with system design..
ADNOC receives 6th LNG carrier in $1.2-B fleet order from Jiangnan Shipyard in China
‘Al Taweelah’ is the 6th new-build LNG carrier in a $1.2 billion fleet order placed in 2022 175,000 m³ vessel family strengthens ADNOC L&S’ ability to support reliable global energy supply Fleet expansion supports ADNOC’s integrated upstream and downstream operations ADNOC Logistics & Service..
Fresh EU sanctions set to hit condensate imports from Russia's Yamal LNG
New European Union sanctions will ban condensate imports from Yamal LNG and other Russian projects that produce the light fuel as a byproduct of their liquefied natural gas production from January 1, 2027, according to the EU's official journal. The European Union on Thursday formally approved a 90..
The 10th U.S. LNG export terminal, Golden Pass, ships first cargo
Golden Pass LNG—the 10th liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in the United States—shipped its first cargo from Train 1, according to the project developer. The shipment left port 23 days after achieving first LNG production in March 2026. The terminal began shipping as geopolitical developments in ..
Chevron resumes full production at Wheatstone LNG after repairs for cyclone damage
Tropical Cyclone Narelle struck the 8.9-MMtpy facility in late March, leaving both LNG processing trains offline.
China's LNG imports plunge, helping Asia adjust to Iran war losses
Despite the loss of volumes, it could be argued that Asia's LNG markets are being more successful in adjusting to the fallout from the U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran than those for crude oil and refined products.
Energy services group Saipem ‘well positioned’ to win Iran war repair contracts
The cost of repairing damage resulting from the war and restoring energy-linked infrastructure could hit $58 B, Rystad Energy said in a recent report, with oil and gas facilities alone facing a potential bill of $50 B.
Europe's response to the Iran war energy crunch
Central to the EU proposals is a focus on reducing reliance on oil and gas, to cushion against future fossil fuel supply disruptions and price spikes.
What's in the EU's 20th package of sanctions against Russia?
The EU had initially aimed to adopt the package to mark the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24.
Japan got bulk of Russian LNG from Sakhalin-2 in 2025
Japan, like other G7 countries, has reduced its Russian energy imports since the start of Moscow's conflict with Ukraine in February 2022, but has kept stakes in several fossil fuel projects in the country for its energy security.
Tanker arrives at Golden Pass Texas facility for inaugural LNG export
The Golden Pass project has faced delays and cost overruns since construction began in 2019, including the bankruptcy of its original lead contractor.
Japex secures two LNG cargoes on spot basis as substitute for Middle East supplies
Japex normally procures LNG through term contracts to supply fuel for power generation at the Fukushima Natural Gas Power Plant.
Singapore GasCo secures extra LNG cargoes, eyes term deals despite war volatility
The city-state, which relies on gas to generate 95% of its electricity has been importing increasing volumes of LNG, reaching 5.93 million tons last year, nearly half of it shipped from Qatar.
Australia's Amplitude Energy signs gas supply deal with AGL Energy
Australian oil and gas producer Amplitude Energy said it had signed a binding agreement to supply gas from its East Coast Supply Project (ECSP) to AGL Energy, the country's largest power producer. Here are some details: Deal covers about 20 petajoules of gas in total over an initial four-year ..
Inpex Ichthys LNG workers reject proposed employment agreement
Workers at Inpex's Ichthys liquefied natural gas plant, one of Australia's largest, have rejected a proposed employment agreement, Inpex said in a statement on Friday. "INPEX remains focused on maintaining safe operations at Ichthys LNG, reaching a fair and equitable agreement with employees," a sp..
Russia sets Wintershall Dea and OMV gas asset price tag at $206 million
Russia has set a price tag of 15.7 billion roubles ($206 million) for the sale of the gas assets of Wintershall Dea and OMV to Russian entities, a government order published late on Thursday showed. President Vladimir Putin ordered that Wintershall Dea and OMV be stripped of multi-billion-dollar st..
Exxon withdraws offer to sell two initial Golden Pass LNG cargoes
Plant operating at about one-third capacity since late March, LSEG data shows Golden Pass project has faced delays and cost overruns since 2019 HL Sea Eagle LNG carrier signaled heading to Golden Pass, LSEG ship data shows ExxonMobil has withdrawn an offer to sell two initial cargoes of l..
U.S. natural gas exports to grow nearly 30% by 2027 as LNG facilities ramp up
The U.S. EIA’s latest Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO) forecasted that U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports will continue to increase as five LNG export projects start operations and ramp up production by the end of 2027. The EIA also forecast increased natural gas pipeline exports, mainly to Me..
Exmar launches FSRU conversion works for the EemsEnergyTerminal
EXMAR launched the conversion works for a new Floating Storage Regassification Unit (FSRU), advancing the long term expansion of the EemsEnergyTerminal (a subsidiary of Gasunie and Vopak). The move follows the signing of the conditional charter party covering both the extension of the existi..
Dragon LNG launches a Notice for Auction for capacity available from August 2029
Dragon LNG, a Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) receiving terminal in South-West Wales, UK, has launched a binding capacity auction for approximately 9.3 billion cubic meters per year of firm regasification capacity, available from 26 August 2029. This represents one of few opportunities to secure long-te..
Crowley's American Energy LNG carrier transports > 500 MM gallons to Puerto Rico in first year
American Energy is the first U.S.-flagged LNG carrier dedicated to Puerto Rico, reaching one year of uninterrupted operations in March 2026. Since March 2025, the vessel has delivered more than 549 million gallons of U.S.-sourced LNG to Puerto Rico, enough to power about 1.2 million homes ann..
AMETEK Process Instruments announces additions to next-gen quartz crystal microbalance moisture analyzer line
AMETEK Process Instruments has introduced two new additions to its next-generation line of quartz crystal microbalance (QCM) moisture analyzers, the 3050-SLR and 3050-DO. Building on the advanced features of the recently introduced 3050-OLV, these versions are designed to provide precise, reliable m..
- Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Compressor acquires Swiss rotating equipment maintenance company AST Turbo AG
- Digital Exclusive: Evolving pressure relief valve designs protect LNG facilities
- Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG hub hit by missile attack, ‘extensive damage’ reported
- JGC-Hyundai JV awarded EPC contract for major low-carbon LNG plant project in Papua New Guinea
- Iran attacks wipe out 17% of Qatar’s LNG capacity for up to five years
