natural gas
TotalEnergies will supply 200,000 tpy of LNG to HD Hyundai Chemical until 2033
In line with its strategy to grow its long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) sales, TotalEnergies announces the signing of a Heads of Agreement (HoA) with HD Hyundai Chemical for the delivery of 200,000 tons of LNG per year for 7 years starting from 2027. Thanks to this agreement, with prices indexe..
Utility Vistra to build two new natural gas power units in Permian Basin (U.S.)
U.S. power consumption is expected to reach record highs in this year and the next, fueled by demand from data centers dedicated to AI and cryptocurrency, as well as increased electricity use in homes and businesses for heating and transportation.
Moeve advances biomethane plant development to produce green hydrogen, decarbonize its industrial operations
Through this partnership, Moeve continues to advance its development of biomethane projects both for green hydrogen production and as a substitute for natural gas to help decarbonize the company’s industrial operations, and those of its customers.
Kremlin says intact section of Nord Stream gas pipelines could be quickly activated
The Nord Stream system consists of two double pipelines, Nord Stream 1 (NS1) and Nord Stream 2 (NS2), running under the Baltic Sea to Germany. Only one pipeline of the four, part of NS2, remained intact after the explosions in 2022.
LandBridge, NRG to power potential data center in Texas (U.S.)
The site could potentially house a 1,100-MW, grid-connected natural gas power generation facility, which NRG could construct if an appropriate power purchase agreement for a data center is secured.
Bulgaria to suspend Russian gas transit for short-term contracts in 2026
The European Union initially planned to cut off imports of Russian gas by the end of 2027, which would end decades-old energy relations with a country that was once Europe's biggest gas supplier.
Certeca and Rega Energy sign agreement for biomethane supply
CERTECA Indústrias Cerâmicas SA (Ceragni Group) and REGA ENERGY have signed a biomethane supply agreement for a period of 10 years. This long-term agreement will allow the leading ceramics producer to decarbonize, replacing 20% of its natural gas consumption with renewable gas. CERTECA will enabl..
Sinopec begins output at southwest China’s biggest LNG plant
Chongqing Fuling LNG, operated by Sinopec Chongqing Petroleum, a unit of the oil and gas major, brought its Phase II project online on September 13, doubling total capacity to process 2 MMm3d of natural gas.
Thailand set for record plunge in annual power output, LNG imports
Power generated and imported to supply the country of over 70 MM people fell 5.4% annually in the seven months through July, official data showed, nearly twice as steep as the 2.8% slump in January–July 2020 due to coronavirus-linked lockdowns.
Serbia to sign gas import deal with Russia in October
Srbijagas' Dusan Bajatovic said that Serbia has already arranged daily supplies of 2.5 MMm3 of gas from Azerbaijan and receives an additional 9.5 MMm3 daily from Russia.
Russia's Astrakhan gas plant halted operations after drone attack
The plant, located near the Caspian Sea, some 1,675 km (1,040 mi) from the Ukrainian border, might only resume production in several weeks or months.
Sempra sells $10-B infrastructure stake, greenlights Port Arthur LNG Phase 2
Sempra has announced a $10-B sale of a 45% stake in Sempra Infrastructure Partners and reached FID on Port Arthur LNG Phase 2, a $12-B expansion with operations slated for 2030–2031.
ABB launches GCP100 gas chromatograph with enhanced cybersecurity features to protect industrial systems
The GCP100 is the first gas chromatograph on the market with built-in cybersecurity It sets a new standard in cybersecurity and real-time analysis of complex gas mixtures, supporting operators in the natural gas, biogas, oil and petrochemical industries with enhanced accuracy and data securi..
FERC prevails in Puerto Rico gas pipeline case before D.C. circuit
The D.C. Circuit has denied environmental groups’ challenge to a Puerto Rico pipeline, ruling FERC’s decision not to block construction reflected unreviewable enforcement discretion.
Opinion: The U.S. LNG industry risks becoming victim of its own success
The U.S. has become the world's top exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG), thanks to its abundant gas supplies from onshore shale. Energy Secretary Chris Wright expects LNG to overtake oil as the top U.S. export in the coming years.
Iraq fails to win U.S. approval to import Turkmen gas via Iran
Iraq's attempt to ease its chronic power shortage with gas from Turkmenistan routed through neighboring Iran has failed under U.S. pressure, leaving Baghdad scrambling for alternatives to keep the lights on.
Asian spot prices stable amid muted demand, strong supply
Asian spot liquefied natural gas prices remained flat this week on high storage inventories and continued muted demand.
Panama Canal engages industry players for the development of a natural gas pipeline
The pipeline, a cornerstone of the new interoceanic energy corridor, marks the first major development of this infrastructure platform.
Nopetro Energy powers Vero Beach (U.S.) economy with new landfill-to-renewable fuel facility
RNG, a biogas and the lowest-carbon alternative fuel, is being produced by capturing and removing methane gas from the Indian River County landfill.
Ukraine will need to buy $1 B of gas to hit winter storage target after Russian attacks
Russia has spent the past two years attacking Ukrainian energy infrastructure to weaken its military and undermine civilian morale. The campaign has reduced domestic gas production and power generation dramatically, with Russian strikes continuing almost daily.
Chevron, Israeli pipeline operator to kickstart new gas pipeline to Egypt
Nitzana would ease an energy crisis in Egypt, which has spent billions of dollars on importing liquefied natural gas (LNG) and is part of a concerted effort to boost Israeli gas exports to the Arab world's most populous nation.
ABB to power Singapore’s first floating LNG terminal
Hanwha Ocean has awarded ABB the contract to supply a complete electric power and propulsion system for Singapore’s first floating liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal.
Blackstone to buy Pennsylvania (U.S.) natgas power plant for ~$1 B
U.S. power demand is projected to reach record levels in 2025, driven by data centers for AI and cryptocurrency technologies, as well as higher residential and commercial consumption.
Standard Charter delivers $15-B financing for Venture Global's CP2 LNG project
Standard Charter has delivered $15.1 B financing for Venture Global's Phase 1 of the CP2 LNG project in Cameron Parish, Louisiana (U.S.). The 20-MMtpy facility will be comprised of thirty six 0.626 MMtpy liquefaction trains, configured in 18 blocks. CP2 LNG's project will also consist of four 200,00..
China takes fourth cargo from sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 project
A fourth tanker carrying LNG from Russia's sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 project discharged its cargo at a Chinese port on September 14
ABS approves blue ammonia FPSO concept from SBM Offshore
A new design from SBM Offshore of a floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) unit focused on the production of blue ammonia has earned approval in principle from ABS.
Australia gives North West Shelf gas plant final approval to run until 2070
Government imposes 48 new rules to protect nearby ancient rock art Australia gave final approval on Friday for Woodside to operate the country's oldest and second-largest liquefied natural gas plant until 2070, while imposing 48 "strict" new rules in a bid to limit its environmental impact...
Italy plans two LNG units to help Sardinia phase out coal
Italy plans to send two new units for the regasification of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Sardinia to help the island phase out coal.
BlackRock-led group in talks to raise around $10.3 billion for Aramco deal
A group of investors led by BlackRock's Global Infrastructure Partners is in talks with lenders to secure up to $10.3 billion in financing for Aramco's Jafurah infrastructure deal. Banks including JPMorgan and Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation are in talks to participate in the transactio..
Japan's JERA looks to Alaska and Qatari LNG to meet demand, diversify supply
JERA keen on Alaska LNG due to proximity to Japan Eyes early conclusion to QatarEnergy talks Sakhalin-2 LNG remains an important option to JERA and Japan Japan's top power generator JERA is ramping up its interest in U.S. liquefied natural gas, particularly from Alaska, and is in talks wi..
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