LNG
Spain's Naturgy eyes potential ‘force majeure’ with Yamal on impact of EU's Russian gas ban
The Spanish power utility entered into a long-term contract with Yamal in 2013 to import around 3 Bm3y of Russian LNG.
Austria eyes renewables, African gas to cut U.S. LNG dependence
European countries are wrestling with how to keep electricity prices affordable as the European Union phases out Russian gas by 2027 in response to Moscow's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
Vitol backs $3-billion LNG import terminal, 1.8-GW gas power project at South Africa’s Durban Port
Vitol is backing a proposed $3 billion LNG import and gas-fired power project at South Africa’s Durban Port, positioning the global trader in a market targeting 16 GW of new gas generation.
ABB launches integrated carbon capture measurement solution to accelerate industrial decarbonization
New offering is ABB’s first fully integrated gas analyzer package for Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) applications Solution combines Sensi+ CCUS, GCP100 and ACF5000 CCUS to deliver complete CO₂ stream quality assurance ABB has unique capability to deliver the turnkey CCUS measurem..
Caturus signs 20-yr LNG supply deal with Saudi Aramco
The U.S. has been working to cement its position as the world's biggest exporter of LNG, surpassing previous leaders Qatar and Australia.
Trinidad's Atlantic LNG shuts its Train 3 plant for emergency repairs
The repairs at the unit, which has a capacity of 3 metric MMtpy, are likely to take up to a month after a crack in its flaring system was discovered.
Vitol backs proposed $3-billion LNG power plant for South Africa's Durban port
Global commodity trader Vitol is backing a consortium planning to build a $3-billion gas-fired power station and liquefied natural gas (LNG) import facility at South Africa's east coast Durban port, a company spokesperson said. South Africa sees gas as crucial for its efforts to move away from coal..
China's epic renewables boom lifts it into rare clean capacity club
With 73 GW more clean capacity than fossil fuel capacity in use, China now has 51% of its power fleet drawing from clean sources and joins the ranks of Brazil, France and Germany as major economies powered mainly by clean energy sources.
India explores increased gas use during peak hours to ensure power supply
Typically, the country maximizes gas-fired generation only during peak summer months because it is relatively costly.
Russia's Yamal LNG resumes transhipments near Murmansk
The ship-to-ship scheme, in which ice-class gas carriers upload cargoes to conventional vessels for further deliveries, allows the company to optimize the usage of expensive ice-class tankers in winter season when navigation via the eastward Northern Sea Route along the Russian Arctic shore is restricted.
Petronet CEO: India will buy US LNG if offered at reasonable price
U.S. President Donald Trump last week said he will slash tariffs on imported Indian goods to 18% from 50%, easing concerns in India, but in exchange asked New Delhi to more than double its annual imports from the United States.
YPF, Eni and XRG sign joint development agreement advancing 12-MMtpy Argentina LNG project
Agreement marks milestone towards Final Investment Decision 12 MMtpy project positions Argentina among leading LNG exporters Project to unlock significant investment, employment and long-term energy export capacity YPF, Eni and XRG announced they have signed a binding Joint Development Agreem..
Chile set to receive first Australian LNG in three years amid tighter Atlantic supplies
More cargoes going towards the Atlantic versus the Pacific would increase competition between the two basins and could tighten supply and support spot LNG prices in the region.
Cosan's Edge starts to supply LNG outside Brazil gas pipeline network
The first such deal is an eight-year LNG supply agreement of 100,000 m3d to a plant owned by pulp company LD Celulose.
Cook Inlet LNG advances FSRU project in Alaska (U.S.)
After months of hard work, collaboration and due diligence, Cook Inlet LNG, LLC is proud to offer a path to increased energy security for Southcentral Alaska. Cook Inlet LNG, LLC is advancing an offshore liquefied natural gas import project utilizing a Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU)..
China's LNG imports set to recover in 2026 though not to 2024 level
The world's largest LNG importer is set to buy 3% to 10% more of the super-chilled fuel this year versus last, or roughly 70.5 MM tonnes–75.5 MM tonnes.
U.S. natural gas futures climb as LNG exports approach record levels
• Gas futures rise despite warmer weather forecasts • Waha Hub prices remain negative due to pipeline constraints • U.S. LNG exports increase to near-record levels
Vietnam awards $974-MM LNG power plant construction contract to PowerChina
Vietnam's state utility EVN has awarded a contract worth $974 million to a consortium of PowerChina and Lilama for building an LNG-fired power plant, EVN said on Monday. The Quang Trach II plant in the central province of Quang Tri will have a capacity of 1,612 megawatts, EVN said in a statement. ..
New Zealand set to build LNG import facility to boost energy security
New Zealand has shortlisted contractors to build a liquefied natural gas (LNG) import facility to boost energy security, provide a reliable backup power source and support economic growth, Energy Minister Simon Watts said on Monday. The government aims to sign a contract by the middle of this year ..
UAE and Germany deepen energy ties as German Chancellor visits ADNOC HQ
The visit builds on the €14.7-B investment to support Covestro’s long-term growth as a German industrial champion by XRG, ADNOC’s international energy investment company, and underscores ADNOC’s central role in advancing the UAE-Germany strategic energy partnership.
RWE strengthens partnerships with ADNOC and Masdar to enhance energy security in Germany and Europe
The strategic collaboration agreement between ADNOC and RWE sets out the framework to explore collaboration on LNG deliveries to Germany and other European markets, of up to 1 MMtpy of LNG for up to 10 yrs.
U.S. natural gas futures climb 3% on LNG exports and storage drop
U.S. natural gas futures climbed about 3% to a one-week high on Friday on rising flows to liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants, forecasts for more demand next week than previously expected, and a drop in the amount of gas in storage after last week's record withdrawal during an Arctic freeze.
Trinidad's Atlantic LNG to shut down Train 4 for major maintenance
Atlantic LNG is majority owned by Shell and bp - each with a 45% stake - while Trinidad's National Gas Company holds 10%.
Greek JV seeks 20-yr U.S. LNG deal to strengthen Southern Europe’s gas supply
The talks come as Greece seeks to bolster its role as a transit route for gas into Europe and as the continent prepares to halt Russian gas imports by late 2027, intensifying competition for long‑term LNG supply and increasing pressure on governments to avoid being caught short.
Cheniere submits application to build massive LNG plant in Texas
Cheniere plans 24 mtpa LNG plant expansion in Texas Expansion to add four new LNG processing trains Cheniere aims for federal approval by May next year Cheniere Energy, the largest liquefied natural gas exporter in the U.S., has submitted an application to build a 24 million metric tons p..
QatarEnergy signs 20-yr LNG supply deal with Petronas
Petroliam Nasional, or Petronas, is actively pursuing investments in new natural gas fields abroad and seeking partnerships with foreign firms to boost extraction, while seeking LNG import deals amid falling local reserves.
Petronas signs LNG supply deal with Thailand's PTT
An existing contract between Petronas and PTT runs from 2017 to 2032 for 1.2 metric MMtpy of LNG.
Germany's Uniper downplays increasing reliance on U.S. LNG, stresses diversification
U.S. LNG imports by the European Union have risen more than four-fold from 2021 levels to nearly 60 MMt in 2025.
Japan-Qatar gas tie-up highlights global push for energy security
For Qatar, the deal is a strategic win that will help ensure it keeps pace with its biggest competitor, the United States.
Norway parliament rejects challenge to LNG plant's power supply
Opposition parties had sought to revoke the LNG plant's planned link to the power grid, but the motion failed when the Socialist Party withdrew its support for the plan.
- RWE strengthens partnerships with ADNOC and Masdar to enhance energy security in Germany and Europe
- TotalEnergies and Mozambique announce the full restart of the $20-B Mozambique LNG project
- Venture Global wins LNG arbitration case brought by Spain's Repsol
- KBR awarded FEED for Coastal Bend LNG project
- Norway pipeline gas export down 2.3% in 2025, seen steady this year
