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Italy plans two LNG units to help Sardinia phase out coal
Italy plans to send two new units for the regasification of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Sardinia to help the island phase out coal.
BlackRock-led group in talks to raise around $10.3 billion for Aramco deal
A group of investors led by BlackRock's Global Infrastructure Partners is in talks with lenders to secure up to $10.3 billion in financing for Aramco's Jafurah infrastructure deal. Banks including JPMorgan and Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation are in talks to participate in the transaction..
Third cargo from Russia's sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 discharges and departs China
The U.S.-sanctioned LNG tanker Zarya unloaded more than 160,000 m3 of LNG from the sanctioned Russian project Arctic LNG 2 at the Beihai LNG Terminal in Guangxi, southern China.
Glenfarne, South Korea's POSCO Intl. sign 20-yr LNG supply deal
Global demand for LNG has shot up since Russia's invasion of Ukraine turned the gas markets around in 2022, prompting buyers in Europe and Asia to lock in long-term supply deals with U.S. exporters.
Asian demand for U.S. LNG unshaken by China-Russia pipeline plans, says Venture Global CEO
China-Russia gas deals won't impact Asia demand for US LNG Venture Global does not see price compression due to oversupply LNG deals signed before and after arbitration cases "are all the same" -CEO Recent gas agreements between China and Russia are unlikely to weaken Asian demand for U.S. lique..
ExxonMobil bullish on China's LNG demand, eyes new markets
ExxonMobil expects strong growth in demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) in China, driven by transport and marine sectors, and sees rising opportunities in new markets across Asia Pacific, Africa and Latin America, a senior company executive said.
Edison to buy U.S. LNG from Shell in 15-year deal starting 2028
Italy's energy company Edison signed an agreement with Shell to purchase liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the U.S., expanding its long-term portfolio. The Italian subsidiary of France's EDF will receive around700,000 tpy starting in 2028 and continuing for up to 15 years, it said in a statement...
TotalEnergies to supply 1 MMtpy of LNG to KOGAS (South Korea)
TotalEnergies and KOGAS, South Korea’s national natural gas company, announced the signing of a Heads of Agreement (HoA) for the annual delivery in South Korea of 1 million tons (Mt) of LNG per year over a 10-year period starting from the end of 2027. Awarded to TotalEnergies by KOGAS following an i..
Gas explosion prompts Lithuania to evacuate residents near Vilnius rail station
While the LPG originates from a Lithuanian refinery owned by Poland’s refiner Orlen, an external company was responsible for its transportation and the LPG terminal at the rail station was not owned by Orlen
German gas operator to utilize Oxford Flow's IM-S gas regulators
Oxford Flow has announced its first IM-S deployment on mainland Europe. German gas distribution system operator (DSO) EWE-Netz has installed six IMS050S gas regulators with PRX2 pilots, selecting the technology following a competitive evaluation against leading European suppliers. The IM-S gas regul..
Glenfarne, Gunvor sign 20-yr LNG supply deal as project nears investment decision
The deal covers 500,000 metric tpy of LNG on a free-on-board basis and converts a previous preliminary agreement between the two firms.
Turkey secures 15 Bm3 of LNG for to diversify gas supply
The deals were announced over two days during the Gastech 2025 conference in Milan, where Turkey's state energy company BOTAS signed contracts with eight suppliers.
TotalEnergies takes 10% stake in Rio Grande LNG Train 4 (U.S.)
TotalEnergies has signed agreements with NextDecade to take a 10% stake in the joint venture developing Train 4 of Rio Grande LNG (RGLNG), a liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant project located in South Texas. In addition to the 10% held directly, TotalEnergies will hold indirectly next to 7% in this T..
ConocoPhillips signs long-term LNG offtake agreement with Rio Grande LNG (U.S.)
ConocoPhillips announced it has signed a long-term sales and purchase agreement (SPA) to lift 1 MMtpy of LNG from the Rio Grande LNG project under development by NextDecade Corporation, near Brownsville, Texas.
U.S. energy firm Argent LNG signs gas deal with Turkey's EPIAS
Turkey has ambitions to become a regional energy trading hub and is trying to position itself as a conduit for supplies to southeastern Europe.
Shell signs 10-yr gas supply deal with Hungary's MVM CEEnergy
MVM Group receives a large amount of its gas from Russia, unlike energy providers in most European countries following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Italy, U.S. agree to boost LNG ties and infrastructure investment
Italy and the U.S. vowed to deepen energy ties including through increased exports to Italy of LNG, as Europe continues to seek alternatives to Russian energy supplies following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
EU sticks to planned Russian oil and gas exit by 2028
EU pledged to buy more US energy as part of trade deal Hungary and Slovakia oppose ending Russian imports Russia's oil and gas revenues have helped to fund Ukraine war The European Union (EU) is sticking to its plans to phase out Russian oil by 2028, the bloc's energy chief said, adding that he ..
Japan explores Alaskan LNG purchases as part of $7-B energy deal with U.S.
Japan has confirmed its commitment to an annual $7 B worth of energy purchases from the U.S. while exploring their new Alaskan LNG offtake agreement, a joint statement on the bilateral trade deal showed.
Dragon LNG launches market consultation for capacity available from 2029
Dragon LNG, a receiving terminal for LNG in South-West Wales, has launched a market consultation for the auction of 9 Bm3y of regasification capacity, available from August 26, 2029. Dragon LNG has taken account of feedback from an ‘Expression of Interest’ held last year, which generated interest f..
EQT to buy LNG from NextDecade's Rio Grande Train 5 project for 20 yrs
The agreement will be on a free-on-board basis at a price indexed to Henry Hub, subject to NextDecade making a positive final investment decision on Train 5, which is expected in the fourth quarter.
China-Russia pipeline diplomacy threatens Trump's energy grip
The high-stakes energy diplomacy in Beijing this week signals China’s willingness to defy U.S. President Donald Trump’s efforts to isolate Russia and assert U.S. energy dominance.
Sawgrass LNG & Power awarded LNG supply contract by Barbados National Energy Co.
This award reflects the two companies' nearly decade-long collaboration and Sawgrass's consistent record of operational excellence, reliability and innovation in delivering energy solutions uniquely tailored to the Caribbean region.
Air Products commissions air separation facility and liquefier in Ohio (U.S.)
Air Products announced that its new air separation facility in Cleveland, Ohio is onstream and supplying customers. Air Products built, owns and operates the new facility which includes liquid production capability.
Targa Resources Corp. launches non-binding open season for natural gas pipeline in New Mexico (U.S.)
The Forza Project consists of 36 miles of 36-in. diameter pipe, providing 750,000 dekatherms per day (Dth/d) of primary firm transportation service from receipt points in Lea County, New Mexico to multiple delivery points near the Waha Hub in Texas.
Panama launches canal gas pipeline project for interoceanic energy corridor
The pipeline will be the first major project of this infrastructure platform, aimed at strengthening the country's competitiveness and addressing a strategic need in the global energy market.
India to raise LNG import capacity 27% to 66.7 MMtpy
India is raising its LNG import capacity by 27% to 66.7 million metric tons per year by 2030 by adding two more plants, oil minister Hardeep Singh Puri said
Russia signs up to vast new China pipeline but price unclear
Russia agreed to supply more natural gas to China and signed a memorandum on building the vast Power of Siberia 2 pipeline, but has yet to agree on pricing for one of the world's most expensive gas projects
Russia's Arctic LNG 2 project faces production issues despite cargo loadings
The first train is running at 55% production capacity, while the second train is struggling with serious electrical issues and is unable to load any cargoes.
Commonwealth LNG wins final U.S. approval for Louisiana export project
The order follows a conditional approval granted in February 2025 and comes after the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) cleared the siting, construction and operation of the facility in June.
- ExxonMobil halts 1-Bft3d blue hydrogen project in Texas
- Aramco and Yokogawa commission multiple autonomous control AI agents at Fadhili gas plant
- Ukraine will resume gas imports via Transbalkan route in November
- Mitsubishi to inject $260 MM into Brunei LNG project
- Freeport LNG (U.S.) on track to take in more natgas on Thursday after unit outage
