Middle East
Iran, Russia agree on 55 Bm3 of gas supplies, nuclear plant funding
Russia and Iran have reached a deal on 55 billion cubic meters of Russian gas supplies a year, though prices are yet to be agreed, while Russia also pledged to fund construction of a new nuclear power plant in Iran.
Enhance rotating equipment reliability: Implementing a bad actor program in the oil and gas industry
Bad actor programs play a critical role in enhancing equipment reliability and optimizing maintenance costs within industrial plants. This article explores the implementation of such a program at Saudi Aramco’s Yanbu natural gas liquids Fractionation Department, focusing on rotating equipment such as pumps, compressors, turbines and motors.
China-U.S. trade war redrawing global LPG trading, outlook
The global liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) market is facing an upheaval as high tariffs on U.S. imports force Chinese buyers to swap American cargoes for alternatives from the Middle East, while U.S. shipments divert to Europe and elsewhere in Asia.
China's CNOOC agrees to LNG deal with UAE’s ADNOC amid tariff war with U.S.
China National Offshore Oil Corp. (CNOOC) has agreed a term deal to buy liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Abu Dhabi National Oil Corp (ADNOC), the third supply contract the Middle Eastern energy exporter signed with Chinese buyers over the weekend.
Abu Dhabi's ADNOC mulls bid for Aethon's U.S. natural gas assets
Abu Dhabi state oil company ADNOC is in the early stages of considering a bid for investment firm Aethon Energy Management's U.S. natural gas assets.
Mubadala Energy takes stake in Kimmeridge gas, LNG projects in U.S.
Mubadala Energy, an arm of one of Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth funds, signed a deal on Thursday with energy investor Kimmeridge that will give it stakes in gas assets in the U.S., marking its entry into the market as part of its growth plans.
NextDecade signs 20-yr deal with Aramco to supply LNG from Rio Grande facility
U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) producer NextDecade has signed an agreement with a subsidiary of Saudi Aramco to supply the superchilled gas from its Rio Grande, Texas facility for 20 yr.
Carbon Clean announces successful completion of world’s first industrial deployment of CycloneCC
Carbon Clean announced the successful completion of the world’s first industrial deployment of CycloneCC. The modular unit has achieved the major milestone of around 4,000 operating hours over a six-month period, delivering a high-purity CO2 product
Qatar to provide gas to Syria via Jordan with a U.S. nod, sources say
Qatar is set to provide Syria with gas via Jordan to improve the nation's meager electricity supply and boost Syria's new rulers, according to three people familiar with the matter, in a move that a U.S. official said had Washington's approval.
Siemens Energy secures $1.6-B gas-fired power plant projects in Saudi Arabia
Siemens Energy has been awarded a $1.6-B project to provide technology for two gas-fired power plants in Saudi Arabia, the German company said.
Spain's Endesa faces new arbitration over LNG contract dispute
Spanish power utility Endesa is facing a new arbitration related to a price review of a long-term LNG supply contract
ADNOC signs 15-yr LNG supply deal with Japan's Osaka Gas
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC)) has signed a 15-yr sales and purchase agreement to supply Japan's Osaka Gas with liquefied natural gas (LNG) from its Ruwais project.
Shell expects 60% rise in global LNG demand by 2040 as Asia leads growth
Global demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) is estimated to rise by around 60% by 2040, driven largely by economic growth in Asia, artificial intelligence (AI) impact and efforts to cut emissions in heavy industries and transportation.
Leviathan partners eye big expansion of natgas field for Israel and export
Partners in the Israeli Leviathan offshore natural gas project have submitted a multi-billion-dollar plan with the government to significantly expand the field and boost production.
LNG vessel is second this year to sail through Red Sea
An unloaded liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker is sailing through the Red Sea, enroute to go past Yemen and the Gulf of Aden, and set to be the second vessel of its kind to take the passage so far this year.
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.
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.
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.
Pakistan's LNG deal with Qatar open to renegotiation next year
Pakistan's liquefied natural gas (LNG) pact with Qatar allows for either party to initiate renegotiation talks next year but no decision has been taken on whether to do this, Pakistan's petroleum minister said on Friday.
Bahri, Petredec partner to meet Saudi Arabia’s growing LPG and ammonia shipping needs
Bahri (The National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia) and Petredec have agreed to form a strategic partnership aimed at addressing Saudi Arabia’s increasing LPG and ammonia shipping demands.
Snam to sell stake in ADNOC Gas Pipelines to Abu Dhabi’s Lunate Investment Fund
Italy's gas grid operator Snam will sell its minority stake indirectly held in ADNOC Gas Pipelines to Abu Dhabi-based investment fund Lunate.
ADNOC Gas strengthens partnership with JERA global markets through new LNG agreement
ADNOC Gas Plc. and its subsidiaries (ADNOC Gas or the company), a world-class integrated gas processing company, has signed a $450-MM (AED1.653-B) 3-yr liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply agreement with JERA Global Markets Pte. Ltd.
Italy, Saudi Arabia sign energy cooperation agreement, including low-carbon hydrogen, ammonia and CCS
The cooperation focuses on renewable energy, reducing methane emissions, power interconnections, renewable and low-emissions hydrogen and ammonia, and carbon capture and storage systems
Fire at liquefied gas site in Iran under control, SHANA reports
Firefighters have brought under control a fire at a liquefied gas site in Rey City south of Tehran, the Ministry of Oil's news outlet SHANA reported, adding there were no casualties.
IEA: Global gas markets to remain tight on rising demand
Global natural gas markets will remain tight this year as demand rises and output grows more slowly than before the energy crisis of 2022 and the pandemic of 2020-2021, a quarterly report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) said.
Russia plans natural gas pipeline to Iran
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced plans to build a gas pipeline to Iran aimed at eventually transporting up to 55 Bm3y to the Middle Eastern country.
Sungrow Hydrogen wins supply contract for 320-MW green ammonia project in Oman
Sungrow Hydrogen has signed a supply agreement with ACME Group and will provide water electrolysis hydrogen (H2) production equipment for the 320-MW green ammonia project in Oman.
Levidian's LOOP technology goes live at one of the world's largest gas processing plants
British climate technology firm Levidian announced the successful installation of its patented LOOP technology at ADNOC Gas' Habshan Gas Processing Plant in Abu Dhabi.
TotalEnergies begins construction on 50-MMft3d Iraq gas plant
TotalEnergies has begun building 50-MMft3d ArtawiGas25 gas processing facility in Iraq, which will process natural gas from the Ratawi field which is currently flared
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