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Malaysia to launch natural gas plan, building on $11.7 billion contribution to GDP
Malaysia will launch a plan for its natural gas industry that builds on the sector's current 52 billion ringgit ($11.7 billion) contribution to gross domestic product
Petronet LNG: LNG terminal expansion projects update, increasing trade via Singapore unit
According to Reuters, a Petronet LNG executive said that the Dahej LNG terminal expansion project is scheduled to be completed in 3 mos-4 mos. In addition, the executive provided the following update on other projects:
Adani Total Dhamra LNG terminal expansion not imminent
India's Adani Total has yet to conduct feasibility studies to double the capacity of its LNG terminal in Dhamra, a year after the JV announced it was in the early stages of planning a possible expansion.
Inpex targets FID for Indonesia's Abadi LNG project in 2027
Japan's biggest oil and gas explorer, Inpex Corp, said it aims to make a final investment decision on its Abadi LNG project in Indonesia in 2027 as part of its efforts to expand LNG supply. Under a new three-year business plan through 2027, the company plans to invest 1.8 trillion yen ($11.7 B) in growth areas, including its flagship Ichthys LNG project in Australia.
India's natural gas use target hinges on higher gas-fired power generation
India's plan to boost the share of natural gas in its energy mix hinges on lower global LNG prices that will make gas-fired electricity generation more competitive. India aims to raise the share of natural gas in its energy mix to 15% by 2030 from 6.2% currently.
Japan's JERA sees rising competition for U.S. LNG as Asia, Europe demand grow
Japan's top power generator JERA expects competition for U.S. LNG to increase as demand from Asia and Europe rises, its Asia CEO said. "There are many potential buyers. Asian and European buyers are really interested in U.S. energy. So, there are many competitors,” JERA Asia CEO Izumi Kai told Reuters on the sidelines of the India Energy Week conference.
TotalEnergies signs 10-yr LNG supply deal with India's GSPC
TotalEnergies has signed a deal to supply the Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation with 400,000 metric tpy of LNG, beginning in 2026. India will have to double annual imports by the end of the decade to meet rising demand from rapid urbanization and industrialization.
ADNOC Gas signs 14-yr, multibillion dollar LNG supply agreement with Indian Oil Corp.
The agreement, signed by ADNOC Gas and IndianOil, is valued in the range of $7 B-$9 B over its 14-year term.
Mitsubishi Power secures major gas turbine and services order for Al Wahda Power Plant in Morocco
Mitsubishi Power, a power solutions brand of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. (MHI), has won a major order in Morocco to supply two M701JAC gas turbines and auxiliary equipment for the Al Wahda open-cycle gas turbine power plant owned and operated by the National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE).
OLI Systems awarded U.S. DOE SBIR grant for CO2 Transport Asset Integrity Model technology
OLI Systems has been awarded a Phase I Small Business Innovation Research grant by the U.S. Department of Energy. This award will enable the development of OLI's CO₂ Transport Asset Integrity Model, an innovative solution addressing the critical challenge of ensuring pipeline safety in carbon capture, utilization, and storage projects.
Tanzania hopes to conclude talks for LNG project by June
Tanzania is discussing tax incentives with investors in a stalled project to construct a $42-B LNG plant in the country, Energy Minister Doto Biteko said on Tuesday, adding the talks could be completed by June. Equinor and Shell are joint operators of the country's mega gas project, while ExxonMobil, Pavilion Energy, Medco Energi and Tanzania's national oil company TPDC are partners.
Woodside and Trinidad have agreed on initial commercial terms for deepwater gas project
Trinidad and Tobago is pushing producers, especially those offshore, to accelerate natural gas output in order to resume full use of its gas processing capacity-LNG output and exports have been curtailed in recent years by lack of gas.
Shell sees significant LNG growth in near term under its scenarios
Global demand for LNG will see a robust rise in the next few years, while gas will likely see a more gradual dynamic and oil may peak at the beginning of the next decade, scenarios published by Shell showed.
India gas demand to surge by 2030, doubling LNG imports, says IEA
India's natural gas consumption is set to jump 60% between 2023 and 2030, doubling the country's need for liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports, as domestic output is expected to grow much more slowly than demand.
Horisont Energi AS: Commercial progress for the Barents Blue project
Horisont Energi is progressing the commercial work and has now passed a milestone for the Barents Blue project by signing the first term-sheet (non-binding) for gas supply from the Snøhvit LNG facility at Melkøya in Northern Norway.
Bangladesh seeking long-term LNG deals, to build new import terminals
Bangladesh is looking for long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) deals with exporting nations such as Brunei, an adviser to the South Asian nation's energy ministry said at the India Energy Week conference on Tuesday.
Tecnimont, Paradeep Municipality and NITK hold groundbreaking for biogas plant in India
Tecnimont Private Limited, the Indian subsidiary of TECNIMONT, Paradeep Municipality and the National Institute of Technology of Karmataka Surathkal held a groundbreaking ceremony for the 1-tpd biogas plant at Paradeep Municipality, District Jagatsinghpur, Odisha.
Accelera to power bp's Lingen green hydrogen project in Germany
Accelera™ by Cummins will supply a 100-megawatt proton exchange membrane electrolyzer system for bp's Lingen green hydrogen project in Germany.
Sapphire Technologies, Tulip Compression join forces to advance clean energy in India
Sapphire Technologies, a leader in energy recovery systems for hydrogen (H2) and natural gas applications, has announced a strategic expansion into India with its partnership with Tulip Compression Pvt. Ltd. (TCPL), a prominent provider of energy solutions in the region’s natural gas industry. Together, the companies aim to deploy Sapphire’s FreeSpin® In-line Turboexpander (FIT) technology to India, addressing critical energy infrastructure challenges while advancing the country’s clean energy ambitions.
DET successful in current marketing of its regasification capacities
The state-owned operating company Deutsche Energy Terminal GmbH (DET) - responsible for the marketing and operation of the four floating LNG terminals (FSRU) in Brunsbüttel, Stade and Wilhelmshaven - has marketed regasification capacities at the Brunsbüttel and Wilhelmshaven 01 terminals for 2025 via the digital marketing platform Prisma.
Trinidad sees revenue increase from LNG sales after contract revamp
Trinidad and Tobago, the largest producer of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in Latin America and the Caribbean, is seeing an increase in government revenue from LNG exports by selling cargoes at between 15% and 55% above Henry Hub prices.
Taiwan looks to buy Alaskan natural gas as it seeks to head off U.S. tariffs
Taiwan is interested in natural gas from Alaska and will continue to assess the feasibility of purchases, the economy ministry said on Monday, as the government looks to narrow the trade surplus with the United States and head off tariffs.
Oman, Australia LNG vessels head west as Europe draws supply
At least three vessels carrying liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Oman and Australia are heading west for delivery, with one sailing through the Red Sea, shiptracking data showed on Monday, as higher prices in Europe continue to draw more supplies.
ADNOC agrees to 5-yr LNG supply deal with India's BPCL
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) will supply 2.5 MMt of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to India's Bharat Petroleum Corp under a new 5-yr deal.
Breakaway Moldovan region says it has agreed gas supplies backed by Russian loan
Moldova's pro-Russian breakaway Transdniestria region will start receiving natural gas supplies via a Hungarian company under a loan provided by Moscow.
U.S. EIA: Recent cold snap lead to fourth-largest natgas storage withdrawal
The United States saw the fourth-largest weekly withdrawal from natural gas storage during mid-January as colder-than-normal temperatures boosted consumption.
Energy Transfer signs natural gas supply agreement with CloudBurst
U.S. pipeline operator Energy Transfer has entered into a long-term natural gas supply agreement with private, Denver, Colorado (U.S.)-based company CloudBurst Data Centers for its development in Central Texas.
India's GAIL revives plan to buy US LNG as Trump ends ban on export permits
GAIL India Ltd will seek to buy a stake in a U.S. LNG plant or secure long-term U.S. LNG supply after the Trump administration lifted a ban on export permits for new projects, chairman Sandeep Kumar Gupta said.
Svanehøj to supply CO2 pumps for INEOS’ Project Greensand in the North Sea
INEOS has selected ITT’s Svanehøj to supply CO₂ pumps for the onshore facility and the first LCO₂ carrier for Project Greensand in the Danish North Sea. This strategically significant order further strengthens Svanehøj’s position in carbon capture and storage.
Germany's Brunsbuettel, Wilhelmshaven LNG terminals get strong demand for regasification slots
Germany's Deutsche Energy Terminal said it has successfully sold all LNG regasification slots offered at the liquefied gas terminals of Brunsbuettel and Wilhelmshaven for this year.
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