natural gas
Ukraine increases gas imports, transmission operator says
Ukraine increased gas imports over the weekend and on Monday to around 15.5 MMm3d, up from about 14.5 MMm3d during the previous week.
Japan's Eneos to ramp up investment in LNG, SAF while slowing hydrogen
Japan's top oil refiner, Eneos Holdings, plans to increase investment in low-carbon energy such as liquefied natural gas (LNG) and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), while slowing efforts in cleaner alternatives like hydrogen.
Hoegh Evi signs 10-yr deal with EGAS to supply floating LNG terminal to Egypt amid energy crunch
Norway's Hoegh Evi has signed a 10-yr time charter agreement with Egypt's state-owned gas company EGAS to deploy a floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) in the Port of Sumed by late 2026, as the country scrambles to secure gas supplies amid mounting domestic shortages.
Update: U.S. natgas prices climb 3% to one-month high on lower output, rising LNG export flows
U.S. natural gas futures climbed about 3% to a one-month high on Friday on a drop in output in recent weeks and forecasts for more demand next week than previously expected as gas flows to liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants increase.
Spain's LNG imports from the U.S. soar, represent 35% of all gas supply
Imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the United States rose to 35% of Spain's total gas imports in the first four months of this year from just over 20% a year ago, while imports of Russian LNG declined.
Digital Feature: How consensus-based standards are shaping the future of oil and natural gas worldwide
With its cross-border projects, interconnected supply chains and technical systems spanning continents, the global oil and natural gas industry is indeed complex. And while managing safety, sustainability, efficiency and reliability across these diverse environments has never been simple, the challenges continue to grow as expectations rise and technologies evolve.
U.S., Russia explore ways to restore Russian gas flows to Europe
With a frost covering Europe's energy relations with Russia, officials from Washington and Moscow have held discussions about the U.S. helping to revive Russian gas sales to the continent.
U.S. exports of natural gas liquids touch record high in April
U.S. exports of natural gas liquids (NGLs) touched a record high in April, even as a trade war between the U.S. and China cut shipments to the top buyer.
$900-MM Northwoods pipeline expansion approved to serve U.S. Midwest growth
TC Energy Corp. approved its Northwoods project in April, marking a major expansion of its ANR pipeline system aimed at meeting rising demand from natural gas-fired power generation and data centers in the U.S. Midwest.
Hitachi Energy to deliver the world's first SF6-free 550-kV gas-insulated switchgear
Hitachi Energy has announced it will deliver the world's first sulfur hexafluoride (SF6)-free 550-kV gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) to the Central China Branch of the State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC).
Energy Transfer nears greenlight on Lake Charles LNG project
U.S. pipeline company Energy Transfer said it is nearing a go-ahead on its Lake Charles, Louisiana (U.S.) liquefied natural gas (LNG) project after an unnamed Japanese company agreed to buy 1 MM tonnes (t) of LNG from the proposed export facility.
TurkStream gas pipeline could slow EU, Russia decoupling
The European Commission announced a revised roadmap to fully wean itself off Russian energy by the end of 2027, but some parts of Europe are moving in the opposite direction.
Singapore sets up new GasCo entity, appoints chief executive
Singapore's energy regulator said on Wednesday the country has established a fully government-owned entity called Singapore GasCo to centralize the procurement and supply of gas to the power sector in the city-state.
Slovakia and Hungary reject EU plan to phase out Russian gas by end-2027
Slovakia and Hungary on Wednesday condemned European Commission plans to phase out Russian gas and other energy imports, deepening a rift with Brussels over relations with Moscow.
BASF partners with Plug Power to deploy purification solutions in their advanced hydrogen liquefaction plants
BASF announced the signing of a Cooperation Agreement with Plug Power, positioning BASF’s advanced DeOxo catalysts as an offer within Plug Power’s hydrogen liquefaction plants globally to enhance their market offerings, improving reliability and cost efficiency.
Cetna Energy commissions MAN Energy Solutions for methanation project
The plant will produce 1 Bft³/yr of renewable natural gas from wood mill residues to be injected into local grid in Alabama (U.S.)
ABS and Akselos complete technical assessment for FPSO digital twin technology
ABS, a global leader in providing classification services for marine and offshore assets, with Akselos S.A., a global leader in structural performance management (SPM) software, have completed a technical assessment for structural digital twin technology. This marks a significant advancement in the application of digital twin technology for FPSO units, enabling more accurate and reliable assessments of structural integrity.
TotalEnergies seeks permit for $16-B green hydrogen project in Chile
The project, run by the Chilean subsidiary TEC H2 MAG, is expected to begin operations in 2030 and includes a wind farm, seven electrolysis centers for green hydrogen, a desalination plant, an ammonia plant and maritime infrastructure for shipping.
Greensand begins construction on EU's first CO2 storage facility
Construction has begun on Greensand’s carbon dioxide transit terminal at Port Esbjerg in Denmark. Once operational, the liquefied CO₂ will be loaded onto a dedicated carrier and shipped to the INEOS Nini platform in the Danish North Sea.
Indonesia's Bukit Asam eyes $3.1-B plant to convert coal to synthetic natural gas
Indonesian state coal miner Bukit Asam is studying a plan to invest $3.1 B into a plant to convert coal into synthetic natural gas.
EU seeks to cut remaining Russian gas ties, but legal options limited
The European Union will on Tuesday announce a roadmap to phase out the bloc's remaining gas ties with Moscow, but in the absence of sanctions it will be difficult for buyers to exit gas contracts using legal options such as force majeure.
Maire subsidiaries awarded various contracts worth approximately $1.1 B
MAIRE announced that its subsidiaries TECNIMONT and KT-Kinetics Technology have been granted new awards for a total amount of approximately $1.1 B for engineering, procurement and construction activities related to gas treatment infrastructures, as well as high-value added engineering services provided by NEXTCHEM's group companies for the development of biofuel facilities.
U.S. natgas prices climb 2% to 3-week high on lower output, higher demand
U.S. natural gas futures climbed about 2% to a three-week high on Friday on a drop in output over recent days and forecasts for more demand this week than previously expected.
Europe gas: Prices rise on cooler weather, LNG competition from Asia
Dutch and British wholesale gas prices rose in early trading on Friday morning amid forecasts of higher demand as temperatures cooled, and in order to remain competitive against Asian buyers of liquefied natural gas (LNG).
Venture Global raises $3 B towards building CP2 Louisiana LNG plant
Venture Global has raised $3 B in debt finance towards the construction of its CP2 LNG plant in Louisiana, which would be the largest single liquefied natural gas plant in the U.S., the company said.
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First European built offshore CO₂ carrier to be christened and launched on May 14
The vessel is specifically designed to transport liquefied CO₂ from onshore capture sites to offshore storage in the Danish part of the North Sea, as part of Project Greensand.
Trillium acquires CNG stations from U.S. Energy
Trillium Energy Solutions, a member of the Love’s Family of Companies, announced today it has completed the acquisition of U.S. Energy’s compressed natural gas (CNG) dispensing network.
Snam completes commissioning of FSRU offshore Ravenna, Italy
The regasification unit BW Singapore, moored 8.5 kilometers offshore Ravenna, has successfully completed commissioning within the scheduled time.
INEOS and Covestro agree to 8-yr LNG linked gas supply agreement
INEOS and Covestro have announced a significant long-term agreement for the supply of natural gas for up to eight years, starting 2027. The agreement builds on INEOS' newly established LNG supply chain, and both companies' commitment to support European industrial competitiveness.
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