LNG
Venture Global reaches final investment decision for CP2 LNG project
Venture Global said it had reached a final investment decision and successfully closed the $15.1-B project financing for the first phase of the CP2 LNG export facility.
U.S. LNG producers climb as EU agrees to $750 B in energy purchases
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) developers led gains for U.S. energy companies in early trading on Monday, after the European Union pledged $750 B worth in strategic purchases as part of a sweeping trade pact.
Qatar threatened to cut EU LNG supplies over sustainability law
Qatar has threatened to cut gas supplies to the European Union in response to the bloc's due diligence law on forced labor and environmental damage, a letter from Qatar to the Belgian government, showed.
Puerto Rico ends $20-B LNG contract talks with New Fortress Energy
New Fortress was unwilling to discuss changes to the contract and missed a key deadline.
Italy's Saipem sees Mozambique LNG project restarting by end of summer
Italy's Saipem is confident that a $20-B liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Mozambique for TotalEnergies will restart by the end of the summer.
Trump says Japan, U.S. to form LNG joint venture
Trump said Japan, US to form joint venture for Alaskan LNG Not clear if Trump was referring to proposed $44 billion Alaska LNG project METI is working to confirm the facts, official says JERA, Tokyo Gas previously expresses cautious interest U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday th..
Equinor eyes tighter gas market as lower oil prices hit Q2 profit
Europe's gas market could tighten further ahead of the winter season as storage levels remain well below last year and the continent faces competition from Asia for LNG shipments
TotalEnergies and CMA CGM to launch LNG bunkering logistics JV to accelerate maritime decarbonization
TotalEnergies and CMA CGM Group have entered into an agreement to develop a 50/50 logistics joint venture dedicated to the implementation and operation of a LNG bunker supply solution at the port of Rotterdam, in the Netherlands.
Hanwha Shipping orders LNG carrier from Hanwha Philly Shipyard
This vessel will be the first U.S.-ordered LNG carrier since the late 1970s.
U.S. regulator grants Golden Pass LNG Terminal approval to introduce hazardous fluids into the fuel gas system
The U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has granted Golden Pass LNG Terminal in Sabine Pass, Texas approval to introduce hazardous fluids into the fuel gas system and ground flares number 1 and 2 as described in July 16 filings
Philippines set for first coal power decline in 17 yr amid rising LNG use
The Philippines is on track for an annual decline in coal-fired electricity output for the first time in nearly two decades, driven by rising liquefied natural gas (LNG)-fired power generation.
IEA: Global natural gas demand growth set to accelerate in 2026 as more LNG supply comes to market
Following a slowdown in 2025, growth in global demand for natural gas is expected to rise in 2026, according to the International Energy Agency’s (IEA’s) latest quarterly Gas Market Report.
EU lifts sanctions against three LNG tankers formerly working for Russia
The sanctions had been imposed on the tankers North Moon, North Ocean and North Light, which were shipping cargoes from the Yamal LNG plant and had been engaged in ship-to-ship operations near Russia's northern port of Murmansk.
U.S. natgas prices fall 6% on record output, lower demand forecasts
U.S. natural gas futures fell about 6% to a one-week low on Monday on record output, forecasts for less hot weather over the next two weeks, stagnant gas flows to liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants and ample amounts of gas in storage.
Asia's LNG imports stay soft in July as Europe draws cargoes
Asia's run of subdued imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) is set to extend for another month in July, with the top-importing region on track for a tiny increase from June. In contrast to Asia's declining LNG imports, Europe's have been trending higher.
Asian spot LNG prices decline on muted demand, high inventories
Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices declined this week due to weaker demand and strong inventories and as buyers in south Asia found current prices too high.
Update: Kinder Morgan Elba LNG export plant in Georgia (U.S.) starts to take in natgas
The amount of gas flowing to Elba was less than 0.1 Bft3d on Friday, up from zero on Wednesday and Thursday.
What's in the EU's 18th sanctions package against Russia?
Here are the details of the European Union's 18th sanctions package against Russia over its war in Ukraine, approved on Friday and aimed at dealing further blows to Russia's oil and energy industry.
Second sanctioned LNG ship this year stops at Russia's Arctic LNG 2
This could indicate that loadings at Arctic LNG 2, which is also subject to the same Western sanctions over Russia's conflict with Ukraine, have resumed.
Elba Island LNG plant (U.S.) shut for maintenance
Natural gas flows to the 2.5-metric MMtpy facility, which is one of the smallest in the country, have fallen to zero.
Freeport LNG export plant in Texas (U.S.) on track to return to full power
On Wednesday, Freeport told Texas environmental regulators that the plant had an emissions event after liquefaction Train 2 shut on Tuesday night due to an issue with a compressor system.
Kinder Morgan, pipeline operators benefit from strong natgas demand
Pipeline operators such as Kinder Morgan are benefiting from an increase in demand for natgas, primarily driven by LNG exports as well as rising electricity needs.
Gas use falls to fresh lows in Europe's main gas trading hub
Gas-fired electricity production has dropped to record lows in the home country of Europe's largest gas-trading hub, dealing a fresh blow to natural gas bulls who eye Europe as a key growth market for sales of LNG and pipelined gas supplies.
India's GAIL in initial talks for long-term LNG deal with Alaska LNG
The talks with developer Glenfarne come as India works to raise its energy imports from the United States to narrow its trade surplus as part of a broader trade agreement with Washington to avoid the imposition of hefty U.S. tariffs.
Venture Global signs 20-yr contract to supply LNG to Italy's Eni
The deal is Eni's first long-term contract for LNG supply from the United States and will help it expand and diversify its global LNG footprint.
U.S. natgas prices edge up to 2-week high on hot forecasts, near record LNG flows
U.S. natural gas futures edged up about 1% to a two-week high on Wednesday as hot weather boosts the amount of gas power generators must burn to keep air conditioners humming and on near record flows of gas to LNG export plants.
SwRI evaluates effects of hydrogen and natural gas blends on storage tanks
In collaboration with NYSEARCH, a nonprofit research and development organization for the gas industry serving utility members across North America, SwRI is investigating how blending H2 into LNG could affect the integrity of the LNG storage tanks.
Baker Hughes, PETRONAS collaborate on enhanced LNG services footprint
Baker Hughes and Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS) have entered a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on a strategic partnership to explore business initiatives that have the potential to support the delivery of Asia’s energy expansion and transition.
LNG Alliance selects Chart Industries’ IPSMR process technology and modular solution
LNG Alliance has announced its strategic decision to select Chart Industries' IPSMR (Integrated Pre-cooled Single Mixed Refrigerant) process technology and modular liquefaction solution for its Amigo LNG export facility with a capacity of 7.8 MMtpy in Guaymas, Sonora, Mexico.
Venture Global begins producing LNG from Phase 2 of Plaquemines plant (U.S.)
In the last six months, the United States' second-largest LNG producer has exported LNG from Phase 1 of its Louisiana facility, and has now begun producing the superchilled gas from Phase 2.
- ExxonMobil halts 1-Bft3d blue hydrogen project in Texas
- 236-mile Texas-to-Gulf pipeline reaches FID in $2.3-B LNG expansion push
- Bechtel shares findings of tragic accident at Port Arthur LNG facility
- Aramco and Yokogawa commission multiple autonomous control AI agents at Fadhili gas plant
- Ukraine will resume gas imports via Transbalkan route in November
