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Russia's domestic LPG prices halve following EU embargo

Domestic prices of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in Russia halved in December from the previous month due to an influx of the fuel, exports of which have been curbed by European sanctions.

Modules arrive to further advance the Pluto Train 2 expansion project (Australia)

The Scarborough Energy Project has passed another significant milestone with the final Pluto Train 2 modules arriving at the Pluto LNG facility in Karratha, Western Australia.

LNG producer Venture Global files for IPO on NYSE

The LNG producer plans to list its Class A common shares under the symbol "VG" on NYSE, the company's filing showed.

U.S. presses EU to align methane regulations for LNG

U.S. officials doubled down on their appeal to EU counterparts to ensure liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments that meet current U.S. methane regulations also automatically comply with Europe's new standards for gas imports.

Japan's JERA, Toho Gas to build two gas-fired power plants in Chita

Japanese power generator JERA and city gas provider Toho Gas said on Monday they will build the No.7 and No.8 gas-fired power units at JERA's Chita thermal power station in central Japan, targeting operations in fiscal year 2029.

What happens when Russian gas to Europe via Ukraine stops?

Here is what happens if Russian gas transit via Ukraine is completely turned off and who will be affected most.

Qatar threatens to stop EU gas sales if fined under due diligence law

Qatar would stop shipping gas to the European Union if member states strictly enforce a new law on forced labor and environmental damage, Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi told the Financial Times in an interview published on Sunday.

U.S. natgas prices ease after hitting 23-month high

U.S. natural gas futures edged down on Monday from a near 23-month high in volatile trading, as short-term warmer weather forecasts countered support from a rise in the amount of gas flowing to liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants and long-term cooler forecasts.

Russia calls gas sales to Europe 'complicated' as deal with Ukraine nears end

Russia said on Monday the situation with European countries that buy its gas through a transit deal via Ukraine was very complicated and needs more attention, a day after talks between President Vladimir Putin and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico.

Venture Global LNG wants force majeure at first plant extended to 2025

Venture Global LNG wants to extend the force majeure at its Calcasieu Pass liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant in Louisiana (U.S.) to 2025, delaying first supplies under long-term contracts to three years after starting production, according to its initial public offering document.

Energy Transfer's unit signs 20-yr LNG agreement with Chevron

U.S. pipeline operator Energy Transfer said on Thursday its unit has entered a 20-yr LNG sale and purchase agreement with oil and gas major Chevron.

Turkey, Hungary say U.S. grants waivers for Russian Gazprombank gas payments

Turkey and Hungary said they have received exemptions for gas payments to Russia after the United States imposed sanctions on Gazprombank, removing a major hurdle to the gas trade with Moscow.

Natural gas demand from U.S. LNG export plants heads for first decline in 8 yr

Demand for U.S. natural gas to produce liquefied natural gas (LNG) for export this year is headed for its first decline since the country started exporting the super-chilled fuel from the lower 48 states eight years ago.

HIF Global begins installation of first direct air capture unit in Chile

HIF Global, a leading e-Fuels company, has announced the arrival of the first direct air capture (DAC) unit in Chile, an innovative technology that allows the extraction of carbon dioxide (CO₂) directly from the atmosphere.

U.S. DOE completes LNG study update, announces 60-d comment period

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has released an updated study of U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports. The DOE has been given the responsibility by Congress under the Natural Gas Act to evaluate the public interest of proposed exports to countries with which the United States does not have a Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

Nikola secures new HYLA location in West Sacramento, California (U.S.)

Nikola, a global leader in zero-emissions transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions, via the HYLA brand, has secured a new HYLA station located in West Sacramento, California (U.S.).

Asahi Kasei receives governmental support to expand manufacturing capacity for green H2 production equipment

Asahi Kasei has received governmental support for the expansion of its manufacturing capacity for cell frames and membranes of alkaline water electrolyzers for the production of green hydrogen (H2) at its plant site in Kawasaki, Japan.

MHI Hydrogen Infrastructure formalizes agreement with Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association

Mitsubishi Power Americas, through its subsidiary MHI Hydrogen Infrastructure (MHI H2I), has announced a subrecipient agreement between the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association (PNWH2) and MHI H2I’s Boardman Hydrogen Hub project.

Update: Germany's DET says Wilhelmshaven to offer LNG capacity in May

Deutsche Energy Terminal (DET) said on Thursday that Germany's Wilhelmshaven liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal intends to market capacity for ships to discharge LNG in May 2025, adding that there would be limited slots available in the first quarter there and at another location.

Chevron, Woodside in Western Australia LNG asset swap deal

Woodside and Chevron said on Thursday they would streamline oil and gas operations in Western Australia through a stake swap deal, a move resulting in the Australian energy giant exiting the $34-B Wheatstone LNG project.

Update: U.S. natgas prices climb 4% to 13-month high on lower output, rising LNG feedgas

U.S. natural gas futures climbed about 4% to a 13-month high on Thursday on lower output in recent days and an increase in the amount of gas flowing to liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants to an 11-month high.

YPF, Shell sign agreement for first phase of the Argentina LNG project

YPF President and CEO Horacio Marin, and Shell's Executive Vice President of LNG, Cederic Cremers, have signed a project development agreement (PDA) for the development of Argentina’s LNG project.

Ukraine may consider Russian gas transit if Moscow not paid during war

Ukraine could consider the continued transit of Russian gas on the condition that Moscow does not receive money for the fuel until after the war, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday.

Energy Dome and ENGIE sign pioneering storage offtake agreement

Energy Dome, a long-duration energy storage (LDES) technology company, and ENGIE have signed an offtake agreement for the first full-scale CO2 Battery developed by Energy Dome in Ottana, Sardinia, Italy.

Russia's Gazprom supplies first LNG to Italy

Russian energy giant Gazprom has delivered its first cargo of LNG to Italy from LNG Portovaya plant on the Baltic Sea, LSEG data showed on Wednesday.

CANSOLV CO₂ capture system to play key role in Net Zero Teesside Power

Shell Catalysts & Technologies is pleased to announce that the CANSOLV CO2 Capture System will play a key role in Net Zero Teesside Power (NZT Power), after the landmark UK project took its final investment decision (FID) and prepares for construction.

Deep Sky secures $40-MM grant from Breakthrough Energy Catalyst to scale direct air capture

Deep Sky, the Quebec, Canada-based carbon removal project developer, has secured a $40-MM grant commitment from Breakthrough Energy Catalyst (Catalyst). The funds, subject to the satisfaction of funding conditions, will be allocated to the construction of Deep Sky Alpha (formerly Deep Sky Labs) and its associated research and testing of direct air capture (DAC) technologies.

Bureau Veritas, Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. announce partnership to develop carbon capture and storage solutions

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore is partnering with Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. to develop floating CO2 storage units and carbon capture and storage projects in the Republic of Korea, with the aim to significantly reduce green house gas emissions.

U.S. keeps its LNG exports crown even as luster fades

U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports are on track to climb to new highs in 2024, as record domestic natural gas production spurred the 10th straight year of volume growth in the lucrative LNG export sector.

Chevron Australia signs long-term gas supply deal with Alcoa

U.S. oil giant Chevron's Australian unit says it would supply a total of 130 petajoules of gas to aluminum producer Alcoa over a 10-yr period starting 2028.