natural gas
Oxford Flow enters Japanese market with VENN distribution partnership
This marks a significant milestone for Oxford Flow, evidencing validation of its technologies in one of the world’s most technically demanding, quality-driven industrial markets, and signaling a basis for broader expansion across APAC.
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
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.
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..
Taiwan to ramp up purchases of U.S. natural gas this year
Taiwan, which runs a large trade surplus with the U.S., has shown an interest in a potentially enormous new liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Alaska that the Trump administration has been pushing hard to allies in Asia as a supply option.
Commonwealth LNG announces 20-yr LNG sale and gas supply agreements with Mercuria
Commonwealth LNG announced the signing of an LNG Sale and Purchase Agreement (LNG SPA) with Mercuria Energy Trading S.A. to provide 1 million tons per annum (MMtpy) of LNG for 20 years from the Commonwealth LNG export facility in Cameron, Louisiana and a Gas Supply Agreement (GSA) with Mercuria Amer..
The Mugardos Energy Terminal is now ready to supply bioLNG to ships and tankers
The Mugardos Energy Terminal, owned by the Reganosa Group, offers a new bioLNG supply service that allows ships and tankers to be loaded with this decarbonized fuel. This service helps the Mugardos terminal to strengthen its participation in the decarbonization of the sector, adapting processes and ..
U.S.-driven gas turbine crunch may speed global clean power uptake
The amount of U.S. gas-fired capacity that is under construction has more than doubled from a year ago, according to Global Energy Monitor (GEM) data, while the amount in pre-construction has jumped more than fivefold since early 2025.
Morocco's finance ministry vetoes gas pipeline tender
Launched last month by the energy ministry, the pipeline tender was part of efforts to facilitate the import of gas and transition away from coal, but was vetoed due to what the finance ministry saw as procedural breaches, fiscal risks and uncertainty over a new gas law.
Nigeria's Dangote refinery expands gas deals with NNPC to secure fuel for expansion programs
Three Dangote Group subsidiaries said they had bolstered gas supply contracts with NNPC units to support expansion plans, aligning with Nigeria's shift toward cleaner energy and industrial growth. Dangote Petroleum Refinery, Dangote Fertilizer Plant and Dangote Cement Plc said the contracts were si..
Russia's LNG exports rose 7% in January
Russia's exports of liquefied natural gas rose 7.3% in January year-on-year to 2.94 million metric tons from 2.74 million tons, preliminary LSEG data showed. Russia's LNG exports have been held back by U.S. sanctions over Ukraine, notably against the Arctic LNG 2 plant, a project whose work has bee..
Rising AI power needs could turn LNG supply glut into a 2030 shortage, says QatarEnergy CEO
AI and data centers drive rising LNG demand Asia, led by China and India, to drive LNG demand growth LNG prices may soften with new supply, but project delays could tighten market Growing electricity demand from AI and data centres, together with rising fuel use in Asia and European gas n..
EU's Russian gas import ban legally sound, will end 'blackmail', Energy Commissioner says
European Union countries last week approved a law banning Russian gas imports by late 2027.
Hokkaido Electric to build new gas-fired plant, LNG terminal by mid-2030s
The project is part of the utility's long-term strategy to expand its gas business, citing significant potential for a shift toward lower-carbon gas in Hokkaido, where oil and coal still account for a large share of energy consumption.
Rising oil, gas and LNG demand draws global traders to India
As consumption growth slows in most major economies, trading firm executives told the India Energy Week conference that they see opportunities across crude, refined fuels and liquefied natural gas (LNG).
Freeport LNG in Texas (U.S.) to take in more gas after Thursday shutdown
Freeport is one of the world's most closely watched liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants because the shutdown and startup of the facility have previously caused massive price swings in global gas markets.
Trigon Pacific Terminals reports 14% boost in export volumes
As northern BC's largest bulk export terminal, Trigon handles Canadian steelmaking and thermal coal, and petroleum coke. Trigon also provides rail unloading and berth services for liquid propane gas (LPG) exports.
France's Rhone gas pipeline expects full restart later this year
France's importance as a hub for the importing and distribution of natural gas has increased after the Russian invasion of Ukraine caused Europe to buy gas from other partners, including the United States and Qatar.
U.S. LNG plants imported cargoes during winter storm as natural gas prices hit records
bp and Shell, which together own 90% of Trinidad and Tobago's flagship Atlantic LNG plant, brought gas from Trinidad to U.S. plants amid the freeze, LSEG data showed.
Europe's gas storage is draining, but prices reflect no urgency
Replenishing underground storage has become a central feature of Europe's gas market - and by extension, the international liquefied natural gas (LNG) market - ever since Russian pipeline flows collapsed following Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine nearly four years ago.
TotalEnergies and Mozambique announce the full restart of the $20-B Mozambique LNG project
Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman and CEO of TotalEnergies, met in Afungi with His Excellency Daniel Chapo, President of the Republic of Mozambique, and have announced together the full restart of Mozambique LNG project activities. This restart of project activities onshore and offshore follows the decisi..
Malampaya East gas discovery a breakthrough for PH energy independence
Prime Energy, operator of Service Contract No. 38, hailed the discovery of a new natural gas field at Malampaya East-1 as a breakthrough for Philippine energy independence.
India flags potential for investments of $500 B in its energy sector
India's energy infrastructure offers potential investment opportunities worth up $500 billion in the South Asian nation's quest to become independent in production of energy, Prime Minster Narendra Modi said. "We are moving away from energy security to energy independence ... There is a $500 billio..
Tanzania expects to sign $42-B mega LNG project before June
Tanzania expects to sign before June a deal for its stalled project to construct a $42 billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant, a senior government minister said, with production set to start in eight years' time. Equinor and Shell are joint operators of the mega gas project, which would unlock 4..
Glenfarne announces major Phase 1 Alaska LNG milestones, with construction, line pipe supply and gas agreements
Glenfarne Group, LLC subsidiary Glenfarne Alaska LNG, LLC (Glenfarne), majority owner and developer of the Alaska LNG Project, today announced a series of major advances that move Phase One of the Alaska LNG Project from development into early execution – focused on rapidly delivering reliable, affo..
Opinion: Europe's offshore wind pact is a hedge against U.S. gas reliance
At the North Sea Summit on Monday, ministers from Britain, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Norway signed an agreement to develop 100 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind capacity in shared economic waters.
ADNOC Gas to invest more than $20 B to raise gas processing capacity by almost 30%
ADNOC Gas will invest more than $20 billion to increase its gas processing capacity by almost 30% by 2029, its CEO Fatema Al Nuaimi said on Tuesday at the India Energy Week conference. ADNOC Gas is a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi's state oil giant ADNOC. Although the nation is steadily increasing alte..
Slovakia to file lawsuit against EU's ban on Russian gas imports
EU countries on Monday gave their final approval to ban Russian gas imports by late 2027, which Slovakia and Hungary both opposed.
JERA signs winter LNG supply agreement with Woodside
JERA Co., Inc., Japan’s largest power generation company and leading global LNG player, announced today that it has signed a sale and purchase agreement (SPA) with Woodside Energy Trading Singapore Pte. Ltd. (Woodside) to secure liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply during Japan’s peak winter demand pe..
- 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
