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Performance improvements offer longer maintenance-free service for LNG assets
The hidden dangers of corrosion under insulation (CUI) span the oil and gas industry from upstream operations to midstream infrastructure to downstream applications, including the production of liquified natural gas (LNG).
Technip Energies, JGC awarded FEED by ExxonMobil for the 18-MMtpy Rovuma LNG project in Mozambique
Technip Energies and JGC Corporation have been awarded the front-end engineering design for the 18-MMtpy Rovuma LNG project in Mozambique. The facility will be comprised of 12 fully modularized LNG trains of 1.5 MMtpy each.
Turkey's Botas in talks with Iran's national gas company for long-term supply
Turkish state energy company Botas said on Wednesday that it had held talks with Iran's national natural gas company NIGC for the long-term supply of natural gas from Iran to Turkey.
Column: Southeast Asia's bright gas demand outlook may disappoint
Southeast Asia is fast becoming a key growth market for natural gas, and on paper has an aggressive development pipeline for gas-fired power stations that if completed would ensure the region would be a major gas consumer for decades.
U.S. net natural gas exports remain flat in the first half of 2024
In the first six months of 2024, U.S. net natural gas exports (exports minus imports) averaged 12.6 Bft3d, 1% (0.1 Bft3d) more than the same period last year and 2% (0.3 Bft3d) less than in 2023, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) Natural Gas Monthly.
Picarro launches handheld solution for natural gas leak investigation and closed-loop leak management
Picarro, a global leader in natural gas leak and emissions management technologies, has launched a handheld solution designed for natural gas operators.
Shell shelves Norway hydrogen project due to lack of demand
Shell has scrapped plans for a low-carbon hydrogen plant on Norway's west coast due to a lack of demand, the energy company said on Monday, days after Equinor cancelled a similar planned project in Norway.
Canadian natural gas prices fall to two-year low as storage fills
Canadian natural gas prices slumped to their lowest level in more than two years on Monday and are expected to remain under pressure for weeks, as storage levels in Alberta reach full capacity due to weak demand across North America.
Excelerate Energy improves FSRU operations with Wärtsilä Gas Solutions reliquefaction retrofit project
Excelerate Energy Inc. has entered into an agreement with Wärtsilä Gas Solutions, part of technology group Wärtsilä, to purchase a reliquefaction system for retrofit installation onboard one of Excelerate’s floating storage regasification units (FSRUs).
TotalEnergies will supply 200,000 tpy of LNG to HD Hyundai Chemical until 2033
In line with its strategy to grow its long-term LNG sales, TotalEnergies announced the signing of a Heads of Agreement (HoA) with HD Hyundai Chemical for the delivery of 200,000 tpy of LNG for 7 years starting from 2027.
Hanwha signs MoU with GasLog to convert LNG propulsion to ammonia
Hanwha Power Systems signed a Memorandum of Understanding with GasLog to convert its LNG carrier propulsion system to an ammonia gas turbine.
Norway's Gassco restarts key gas export plant after maintenance
Norwegian gas infrastructure operator Gassco has restarted the Kaarstoe processing plant, a key hub for gas supplies to Germany, and is ramping up output following three weeks of maintenance.
Norway's Equinor scraps plans to export blue hydrogen to Germany
Norway's Equinor has scrapped plans to export blue hydrogen to Germany because it is too expensive and there is insufficient demand. Equinor and Germany's RWE signed a Memorandum of Understanding in January 2022 to build a hydrogen supply chain for German power plants to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Uniper, ConocoPhillips agree to 10-yr natural gas supply deal
German energy company Uniper and U.S. oil and gas producer ConocoPhillips have agreed on a supply deal for up to 10 Bm3 of natural gas over the next 10 yr.
JBS USA and GreenGasUSA partner to transform renewable natural gas production
JBS USA, a leading global food producer, and GreenGasUSA have announced a new partnership to produce renewable natural gas (RNG) at multiple JBS beef and poultry processing facilities across the U.S.
Technip Energies and KBR selected for a major LNG project by Lake Charles LNG
Lake Charles LNG has awarded a JV between Technip Energies and KBR an engineering, procurement, fabrication and construction contract for its 16.45-MMtpy LNG export terminal in Louisiana (U.S.).
Glencore signs offtake deal with KTG and Commonwealth LNG
Kimmeridge Texas Gas and Commonwealth LNG have entered into a Heads of Terms agreement with Glencore LTD, where Glencore will purchase 2 MMtpy of LNG for 20 yrs from Commonwealth, as well as equivalent natural gas supply from KTG under a netback agreement at international prices.
LNG contracting off to a great start in 2024
Long-term LNG contracting activity is off to a strong start in 2024. Since the beginning of the year, 58 MMtpy of LNG SPAs (sales purchase agreements), capacity agreements and Heads of Agreements (HOAs) have been signed. This follows over 94 MMtpy of new LNG SPAs and HOAs agreed upon last year.
UGS installs biogas upgrading system in Michigan and Wisconsin (U.S.)
Unconventional Gas Solutions announced the successful commissioning of two innovative biogas upgrading plants in the U.S. states of Michigan and Wisconsin. The two plants, which together feed 800 Nm3/hr of biomethane into the local gas grid, are the first UGS systems of their kind.
Golar LNG signs EPC deal for $2.2-B MK II FLNG conversion project
Golar LNG Limited announced that it has signed an engineering, procurement and construction agreement with CIMC Raffles for a $2.2-B, 3.5-MMtpy MK II floating LNG production (FLNG) vessel. FLNG technology will be provided by Black & Veatch.
Saudi Aramco wants to be a major LNG gas player, gas chief says
The world's largest oil producer, Saudi Aramco, wants to become a major LNG player, the head of its natural gas business said on Tuesday.
Energy Transfer LNG pipeline continues to burn in La Porte, Texas (U.S.)
Energy Transfer said a fire at its natural gas liquid (NGL) pipeline in La Porte, Texas, which started on Monday, was still burning on Tuesday, and a state regulator said it would probably keep burning into the afternoon.
ABB signs agreement to support major LNG export project in the US
ABB has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Argent LNG to collaborate on automation and electrical solutions for a liquefaction facility at Port Fourchon in Louisiana (U.S.).
Germany building up LNG import terminals
Germany is trying to expand its natural gas import options to replace Russian supply and as part of its decarbonization efforts.
Saipem wins $4-B contract from QatarEnergy for North Field expansion to fuel LNG expansion
Italian energy engineering group Saipem has won an offshore contract worth $4 B from QatarEnergy to boost production at QatarEnergy's North Field offshore natural gas field, which lies off the northeastern coast of Qatar.
Höegh LNG announces name change to Höegh Evi
Standing for “energy vector infrastructure,” the name Evi reflects the recent expansion of Hoegh's focus beyond LNG import terminals to encompass innovative and tangible clean energy solutions-the company is accelerating the energy transition with floating infrastructure for ammonia and hydrogen, as well as carbon transport and storage, in addition to LNG.
Wood to design the DeLa Express natural gas pipeline project in Texas and Louisiana (U.S.)
Wood has been awarded the front-end engineering design the DeLa Express pipeline project being developed to deliver liquids-rich natural gas from the Permian Basin of West Texas to the U.S. Gulf Coast and international export markets.
Apollo partners with bp in Trans Adriatic Pipeline
bp and Apollo has announced an agreement for Apollo-managed funds to purchase a non-controlling stake in bp Pipelines TAP Ltd., the bp subsidiary that holds a 20% share in Trans Adriatic Pipeline AG (TAP) in a transaction valued at approximately $1 B.
Egypt fully awards tender for 20 winter LNG cargoes
Egypt has bought 20 cargoes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) via the first tender issued to cover its winter demand since 2018, securing full volumes it was seeking at smaller than expected premiums.
Vienna power firm says will phase out Russian gas in 2025
Vienna's main power company said on Friday it would phase out its use of Russian natural gas in 2025 as Austria steps up efforts to cut its reliance on energy supplies from Russia following Moscow's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
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