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Venture Global inks 20-yr LNG deal with Petronas
U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exporter Venture Global Inc announced on Thursday that Petronas has agreed to buy 1 MM tonnes (t) of LNG from its CP2 project, its first new CP2 customer in two years.
Ukraine's Naftogaz to buy 140 MMm3 of U.S. LNG from Orlen
Ukraine's state energy firm Naftogaz has signed a contract to buy 140 MMm3 of U.S. LNG from Poland's Orlen. Ukraine needs to import large volumes of gas ahead of the 2025/26 heating season after Russian shelling left its storage sites almost empty.
Air Liquide to invest up to $200 MM in Louisiana, U.S. to support industrial growth
Air Liquide will invest up to $200 MM in Louisiana, U.S., to modernize and connect an air separation unit (ASU) to its existing network. This investment also includes the expansion of its pipeline infrastructure by an additional 30 miles along the Gulf Coast.
ExxonMobil, QatarEnergy JV asks U.S. regulators for permission to re-export LNG from October 1
Golden Pass LNG, which is owned by ExxonMobil and QatarEnergy, has asked U.S. regulators for permission to re-export liquefied natural gas(LNG) from October 1, as the export plant nears production after previous delays.
U.S. LNG exports fall in June due to plant maintenance
U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports fell to their second lowest monthly level for the year in June, as maintenance work at some of the country's largest export facilities hurt output.
U.S. energy firms eye new Northeast natgas pipelines, buoyed by Trump and demand outlook
U.S. energy companies are eying renewed opportunities to build natural gas pipelines to tap in to Appalachia shale formations in Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia, buoyed by U.S. President Trump’s pro-energy policies and expectations that demand for the fuel will rise in coming years.
Ameren unveils new hybrid energy center combining natural gas and energy storage
Ameren Missouri, a subsidiary of Ameren Corp., is taking the next step in its generation investment plan to enhance energy reliability for customers by filing an application with the Missouri Public Service Commission that includes a first-of-its-kind project for the company.
Governor announces first Texas Energy Fund loan for 122-MW natural gas facility
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that the first Texas Energy Fund (TEF) loan agreement will be used to fund a 122 megawatt (MW) natural gas power plant in Texas.
DNOW to acquire MRC Global in $1.5 billion all-stock deal
Energy and industrial products supplier DNOW said it would buy MRC Global in an all-stock deal valued at $1.5 billion, including debt. The combined company will operate over 350 service and distribution locations in more than 20 countries, serving customers across the upstream, midstream, downstream, gas utility, and broader industrial sectors.
U.S. natural gas prices climb 3% on slow increase in flows to LNG export plants
U.S. natural gas futures climbed about 3% on Friday as the amount of gas flowing to LNG export plants started to edge up after weeks as more plants exit spring maintenance reductions.
Chiyoda provides update on Golden Pass LNG project
McDermott and Chiyoda have continued cooperative discussions with Golden Pass LNG Terminal LLC and have signed a binding term sheet addressing the key components of an agreement for completion of Trains 2 and 3 of the project.
Southern Company Gas expands clean energy portfolio with new RNG agreements for Virginia and Tennessee (U.S.) subsidiaries
Two Southern Company Gas subsidiaries – Virginia Natural Gas and Chattanooga Gas – have completed new renewable natural gas (RNG) purchases, adding to both utilities' growing portfolios of clean, sustainable fuel.
Gulf Energy Information and CompareNetworks announce strategic media partnership to elevate pharma and lab content at ChemE Show 2026
Gulf Energy Information, a global leader in B2B media, data, and events for the process industries, announced a strategic media partnership with CompareNetworks, a premier media and technology company serving the life science, applied science, engineering sectors.
Energy Transfer expands on Lake Charles LNG supply deal with Chevron, adds 1 MMtpy
Pipeline operator Energy Transfer said on Wednesday it will supply U.S. oil major Chevron with an additional 1 MMtpy of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from its Lake Charles LNG export facility (U.S.).
Robust growth drives North America RNG market to 604 MMft3d capacity in 2025
The North America renewable natural gas (RNG) market has demonstrated robust growth, expanding 35% since 2023 and adding a record 139 MMft3d in 2024, according to a recent analysis from Wood Mackenzie.
Thailand's PTT to buy 2 MMtpy of LNG from Glenfarne's Alaska LNG over 20 yr
Thai state-owned oil and gas giant PTT Group has signed an agreement to procure 2 metric MMtpy of liquefied natural gas from Glenfarne's Alaska LNG project over a 20-yr term.
Cheniere board approves Corpus Christi LNG expansion project
Cheniere Energy said on Tuesday its board had approved the final investment decision for the expansion of the Corpus Christi liquefied natural gas (LNG) project.
Linde to invest $400 MM to build the world-scale air separation unit
Linde, announced it is investing more than $400 million to build the largest air separation unit (ASU) in the Mississippi River corridor on the West Bank of Ascension Parish, Louisiana (U.S).
Cheniere Sabine LNG plant in Louisiana (U.S.) on track to exit reduction
The amount of natural gas flowing to U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) company Cheniere Energy's Sabine Pass export plant in Louisiana (U.S.) was on track to rise to a preliminary three-week high on Monday.
Commonwealth LNG receives U.S. FERC authorization for Calcasieu LNG export project
Commonwealth LNG said it has received a final order from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission authorizing its 9.5-MMtpy LNG export project on the Calcasieu Ship Channel in Louisiana.
Keyera to buy Plains' Canadian NGL business for $3.77 B
Keyera Corp has agreed to buy substantially all of U.S.-based Plains' Canadian natural gas liquids business for C$5.15 billion ($3.77 billion) in cash. The buyout expands Keyera's position with a fully connected natural gas liquids corridor stretching from western to eastern Canada and bringing key NGL infrastructure under Canadian ownership
U.S. EIA forecasts new export licensing requirements will reduce U.S. ethane exports
The U.S. EIA forecast U.S. ethane exports will decrease by 80,000 bpd this year and by 177,000 bpd in 2026 because of new licensing requirements U.S. exports of ethane to China.
JERA chief says company needs to sign new LNG contracts as old ones lapse
The head of JERA, Japan's biggest power generator, said the company needs to sign more deals to buy liquefied natural gas (LNG) to meet Japanese power demand as older contracts lapse.
PetroChina eyes North American LNG volumes to reduce risk
PetroChina International, the trading arm of the Chinese oil major, says it is interested in North American liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies as it seeks to reduce trading risk by seeking flexibility in supply deals.
Golden Gas announces open season for Joy Station Storage Project in Kansas (U.S.)
Golden Gas Service Co. has launched a non-binding open season to solicit market interest for up to 2.4 Bft3 of firm natural gas storage service at its planned Joy Station Natural Gas Storage Project, a new intrastate high-deliverability salt cavern facility to be located in Kiowa County, Kansas (U.S.).
Venture Global CP2 LNG terminal progresses to construction start
Worley provided a progress update on its reimbursable EPC contract with Venture Global for its CP2 project – a major LNG export facility in Louisiana, U.S. Under a Limited Notice to Proceed Worley has been providing engineering, procurement and construction planning services. Venture Global has i..
Japan's JERA agrees to buy US LNG to rebalance supply portfolio away from Australia
JERA, Japan's biggest power generator, has agreed to new supply deals for U.S. LNG from four projects to diversify its global portfolio away from its reliance on Australia. JERA plans to buy up to 5.5 MMtpy of U.S. LNG under 20-year contracts, with deliveries starting around 2030. That total includes some previously reported deals as well as newly announced agreements.
U.S. natgas prices climb 3% to 1-week high on forecasts for hotter weather, more cooling demand
U.S. natural gas futures climbed about 3% to a one-week high on Monday on forecasts for hotter weather and higher cooling demand over the next two weeks than previously expected, which should boost the amount of gas electric generators burn to produce power as homes and businesses crank up air conditioners.
EIA: U.S. natural gas storage capacity increased in 2024
Underground working natural gas storage capacity in the Lower 48 states increased in 2024, according to the latest data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).
NextDecade locks in $9-B EPC deals with Bechtel for Rio Grande LNG trains
NextDecade Corp. has finalized a refreshed construction contract with Bechtel Energy for Train 4 and signed a new engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) agreement for Train 5 at its Rio Grande LNG facility in Brownsville, Texas.
- U.S. ethane exports to China hit new roadblock with license requirement
- Glencore to offtake 2 MMtpy of LNG from Commonwealth LNG's export facility in Cameron Parish, Louisiana
- Australia clears Woodside to run North West Shelf LNG plant to 2070
- Egypt agrees to buy up to 160 LNG cargoes through 2026
- Shell to add up to 12 MMt of additional LNG capacity by 2030
