natural gas
Why a clean energy transition is so important to G7 chair Japan
Japan needs to import nearly everything from oil to liquefied natural gas, putting a clean energy transition at the core of domestic and foreign policy for this year's chair of the G7 developed nations.
Security of supply concerns prompt Arctic Barents Sea gas pipeline rethink in Norway
For Gassco, building a pipeline to transport gas produced in the Arctic Barents Sea could be worth re-examining due to an increased focus on supply security and Norway exporting more of its gas to Europe.
Regas ship arrives for Hong Kong's first LNG import terminal
The world’s largest floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) has arrived in Hong Kong to serve the city’s first liquefied natural gas import terminal.
Asian spot LNG prices slip as muted North Asia demand weighs
Asian spot LNG prices this week slipped to a 22-month low amid slow demand from Japan, China and South Korea.
Europe only has space for a small gas refill in 2023
Europe needs to put a smaller-than-average volume of gas into storage this year after a mild winter left the region with record high inventories.
The role of natural gas in the Asia-Pacific energy transition
In Southeast Asia, coal-fired and diesel-fired power generation are still significant parts of the energy and electricity systems. ANGEA believes that gas must play a significant role in the region’s future.
German power grids must integrate new gas-fired plants
Germany's four power transmission grid operators must prepare to integrate hydrogen-ready, gas-fired plants in the second half of this decade.
ADNOC L&S expands shipping fleet with five new VLGCs
United Arab Emirates' ADNOC Logistics & Services has expanded its fleet with the deployment of five new-build VLGC.
Moldova buys Greek gas to test new import routes
Moldova, under constant threat of a reduction in Russian gas supplies, will buy a small amount of gas from Greece to test new import routes.
Ukraine lawmakers urge U.S., EU to hit Russian LNG with secondary sanctions
Lawmakers in Ukraine's parliament want the European Union and United States to use sanctions to block Russia's plans to expand LNG production, and end Europe's purchases of the fuel from Russia.
U.S. natural gas retreats 2% in run-up to storage report
U.S. natural gas futures retreated more than 2% on forecasts for less demand for the fuel next week in the run-up to a federal report expected to show nearly a normal injection into stockpiles.
U.S. natgas falls 4% on expectations for lower heating demand
U.S. natural gas futures fell more than 4% on Wednesday on expectations that milder weather would reduce heating demand and with near-record production for the month pressuring prices.
G7 climate ministers drop language on growing LNG demand in draft
Climate ministers of the Group of Seven countries have backtracked for now on earlier language touting growing future demand for LNG, instead noting there may be "considerable uncertainty" for consumption.
Russia's Novatek asks government to cut taxes for Yamal LNG
Russia's Novatek has asked the government to grant its key Yamal LNG project a deferral of additional profit tax for 2022 while simultaneously cutting its rate.
India extends transmission fee waiver for green hydrogen plants
India has extended a waiver of transmission fees for renewable power to hydrogen manufacturing plants commissioned before January 2031, as it aims to become the world's cheapest producer of the fuel.
U.S. associated natural gas production will likely grow through 2050
In U.S. EIA's Annual Energy Outlook 2023, natural gas production from oil formations, known as associated natural gas, grows across most cases through 2050, continuing a long-term trend.
G7 climate ministers consider endorsing new gas investments
Climate ministers of the Group of Seven countries may make the case for new investments in natural gas supply, despite assessments that such investments would thwart globally agreed climate change goals.
Hawaiʻi Gas issues request for proposals for renewable natural gas and renewable hydrogen
Hawaiʻi Gas, the state’s only regulated gas utility, issued a request for proposals to purchase RNG and renewable hydrogen, key resources that will enable the company to shift away from its reliance on fossil fuel.
U.S. oil & gas rig count falls for second week in a row
U.S. energy firms this week cut the number of oil and natural gas rigs operating for a second week in a row.
Court suspends worker requisitioning at TotalEnergies Normandy refinery
An administrative tribunal in the northern French city of Rouen suspended a government requisition order at TotalEnergies' Normandy refinery that told striking workers to resume work.
India plans green hydrogen incentives of at least 10% of cost
India plans to give green hydrogen fuel producers incentives worth at least 10% of their costs under a $2-B scheme set to begin before the end of June.
Germany's VNG sees Rostock port as potential hub for green gas business
VNG, an east German gas subsidiary of power utility EnBW, said it sees the Baltic Sea port of Rostock as a prime location for developing clean gas businesses, as it seeks to move away from fossil fuels in the long term.
U.S. natural gas futures drop 4% on rising output, milder weather
U.S. natural gas futures dropped about 4% on Monday on rising output and forecasts for milder weather and less heating demand than previously expected, which should allow utilities to start injecting gas into stockpiles this week.
Vietnam needs $11.5-B to expand national fuel storage capacity by 2030
Vietnam would need investment of up to $11.51 B to expand its national fuel storage system by 2030 citing a draft plan prepared by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Finland's floating LNG terminal to receive first commercial cargo
Finland is set to receive the first commercial delivery of liquefied natural gas to the Inkoo floating terminal set up to replace Russian gas supply after the start of the war in Ukraine.
Gazprom's exports to Europe up 4% in March from Feb
Gazprom's gas supplies to Europe were up 4% on a daily basis in March compared to February based on shipment data from Gazprom's daily transit volumes sent through Turkey and Ukraine.
Barcelona to Italy LNG exports rose 17-fold in 2022 amid Ukraine war impact
Seaborne exports of liquefied natural gas from Barcelona to Italy rose 17-fold in 2022 from the prior year, while shipments in the first two months of 2023 alone accounted for 45% of last year's traffic.
India keeps domestic gas prices on hold for now
India will provisionally keep the price of locally produced gas from old fields at $8.57 per mmBtu
Venture Global LNG delays commercial ops at Calcasieu in Louisiana
U.S. liquefied natural gas company Venture Global LNG told federal energy regulators and customers that it needs to make repairs at Calcasieu Pass in Louisiana that will delay the start of the export plant's full commercial operations.
Dutch government confirms plans to produce 2.8 bcm of gas from Groningen this year
The Dutch government on Friday confirmed plans to produce 2.8 billion cubic meters (bcm) of natural gas at the Groningen gas field in the current year through Oct. 1.
- 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
