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Opinion: U.S. LNG exports will shrink if margin squeeze intensifies
The U.S. became the world's biggest LNG exporter in 2023, surpassing Australia and Qatar. Exports from its eight main LNG terminals hit a record 12 Bm3 in November, a 20% rise from a year earlier.
Glenfarne’s Texas LNG project signs binding offtake agreement with Macquarie
The agreement converts a previous non-binding heads of agreement between the two companies into a binding definitive agreement.
The European countries most impacted by Russian gas phase-out
To help outline potential grounds for dispute among impacted countries, below is a breakdown of Europe's most gas-dependent nations and key regional gas import trends.
Turkey extends Russian gas imports for a year as it plans U.S. investment
Turkey is Russia's last major natural gas market in Europe after years of war-related Western sanctions on Moscow. It imports a total of 22 Bm3 of gas under the Gazprom contracts that expire at the end of the year, amounting to less than 40% of Turkey's overall gas mix, down from more than 50% in 2018.
U.S. LNG exports hit record high in November on cooler weather, strong output
LNG plants typically operate more efficiently in cooler conditions. Average temperatures along the Gulf Coast were about 8°F lower in November than in October, according to the U.S. National Weather Service.
EU agrees to end Russian gas imports by late 2027; Hungary, Slovakia oppose
Representatives for EU governments and the European Parliament reached an agreement in the early hours of Wednesday on proposals set out by the European Commission in June to end shipments from the EU's former top gas supplier following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Finland's Gasgrid seeks to expand transmission network
Synthetic methane is produced from electricity and is part of Finland's wider decarbonization drive to accelerate the introduction of renewable and low-carbon gases in industry.
Venture Global, Tokyo Gas sign 20-yr LNG supply deal
The agreement marks Venture Global's fourth long-term contract with a Japanese company, and the U.S. company said in a statement on Wednesday it has signed long-term LNG contracts for a total of 7.75 metric MMtpy in the last six months.
Opinion: Don’t expect Ukraine peace deal to alter Europe’s gas gameplan
The White House is pushing Moscow and Kiev to agree to a plan to end the almost four-year war. If successful, Russian oil and gas might soon begin to trade more openly. But that will likely do little to change Europe's gas landscape.
Russia sees scope for oil exports boost to China, urges cooperation in LNG
China's state energy giant CNPC has a 20% stake in Russia's Yamal LNG plant, while China's Silk Road Fund owns 9.9% in the Novatek-led project.
TotalEnergies to relocate Le Havre floating LNG terminal after French court ruling
The FSRU, which has a capacity of 5 Bm3, or 10% of French gas demand, was stationed at the port of Le Havre in 2023 at the French government's request as part of efforts to ensure enough LNG to meet demand after the loss of Russian gas supplies to Europe following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
Bridger Pipeline to acquire 210 mi of Caliber Midstream assets in North Dakota (U.S.)
The deal, expected to close in early 2026 pending regulatory clearance under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act, will add significant scale to Bridger’s crude and gas gathering network.
Ukraine boosts gas imports via Transbalkan route as Russian strikes intensify
Drone and missile assaults on infrastructure have deprived Kyiv of at least half of its own gas production in recent months, forcing it to import an additional 4 Bm3 of gas over the winter heating season to make up the difference.
Bosnia, U.S. eye pipeline to cut Russian gas dependency
The project to build the South Interconnection gas pipeline, bringing natural gas to Bosnia from a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal on the Croatian island of Krk, was approved three years ago in the lower house of the Bosniak-Croat Federation parliament but has been blocked by a Croat caucus in the upper house.
Singapore GasCo to seek LNG offers in Q1 2026 for supply from 2028
The company was set up earlier this year to centralize Singapore's gas procurement and supply after LNG prices spiked with the Ukraine-Russia war.
Equinor signs 10-yr deal to deliver gas to the Czech Republic
Norway is Europe's largest supplier of natural gas, delivering some 95% of its volumes via pipelines to Europe while the rest is exported on ships in the form of liquefied natural gas (LNG).
Data: U.S. LNG export dominance to be tested as sellers look beyond Europe
While U.S. liquefied natural gas exports in 2025 are nearly a third more than those of the next largest exporter, the heavy skew of sales to Europe leaves American LNG vendors at risk of rapid volume downturns as European buyers curb gas use.
Russia's Novatek gives deep discounts to sell sanctioned LNG to Chinese buyers
The purchases have ended the commercial limbo for the $21-B project, which is subject to some of the harshest sanctions the U.S. and Europe have imposed on Russia.
Update: Russia's Arctic LNG 2 ships 14th cargo in 2025 despite Western sanctions
Arctic LNG 2, initially planned to be one of Russia's largest LNG plants with an eventual output of 19.8 million metric tons per year, continues operations despite U.S. sanctions.
Ukraine's DTEK imports its first U.S. LNG via Lithuania
Ukrainian energy company DTEK has imported its first cargo of U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) via Lithuania's Klaipeda import terminal in an effort to strengthen energy security for Ukraine and other Eastern European countries.
Update: Germany continues to build up LNG import terminals
Germany is putting natural gas import terminals into operation as part of the country's efforts to replace piped Russian gas following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
TotalEnergies accelerates its gas-to-power integration strategy in Europe by acquiring 50% of EPH
Creation of a 50/50 joint-venture with experienced and successful team that built a leading flexgen position in Europe More than 14 GW of flexible generation in operation or under construction, representing net annual production of 15 TWh increasing to 20 TWh in 2030, and a pipeline of 5 GW under..
Chevron, Phillips 66, Total win India's first tender to buy U.S. LPG
India plans to raise energy imports from the U.S. to cut its trade surplus with Washington, a key irritant for President Donald Trump, who has imposed a 50% import levy on Indian goods.
Slovakia's gas importer takes two-thirds of gas from non-Russian sources this year
Slovakia has been rearranging its supplies after Ukraine stopped transit of Russian gas in January this year, but has been keen to continue receiving gas under its contract with Russia's Gazprom through the Turkstream pipeline and Hungary.
Canada names proposed Ksi Lisims LNG project for fast-tracking
Ksi Lisims has a planned capacity of 12 metric MMtpy, which would make it Canada's second-largest LNG export terminal after Shell-led LNG Canada, which began operations this year.
Saudi Aramco to sign U.S. LNG agreements during crown prince's visit to Washington
The world's largest oil exporter, Saudi Aramco, wants to become a major LNG player, especially in the United States, where LNG capacity is set to almost double over the next four years.
EU funnels fresh money to Ukraine for Naftogaz
Ukrainian gas imports have risen as the war with Russia batters the country's energy system.
Opinion: LNG prices will drop in 2026 to absorb supply surge, but how much?
Global supply of the super-chilled fuel is expected to rise to 475 MM tonnes (t) in 2026, according to data from commodity analysts at Kpler, a 10.2% gain over the 431 MMt forecast for 2025.
Swiss trader MET Group triples 2025 LNG cargoes, eyes global expansion
MET has delivered LNG to 16 countries this year, with Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Spain, the UK, Italy and Croatia among its most active markets. In Asia, it delivered LNG to China, India, Japan and South Korea.
Harvest Midstream acquires Kenai LNG in Alaska (U.S.), plans import terminal
Harvest Midstream (Harvest) announced it has closed the acquisition of the Kenai LNG facility in Nikiski, Alaska, advancing its February 2025 plan to redevelop existing LNG infrastructure to strengthen Southcentral Alaska's energy security and provide reliable, market-responsive energy solutions for..
- ExxonMobil halts 1-Bft3d blue hydrogen project in Texas
- 236-mile Texas-to-Gulf pipeline reaches FID in $2.3-B LNG expansion push
- Bechtel shares findings of tragic accident at Port Arthur LNG facility
- Aramco and Yokogawa commission multiple autonomous control AI agents at Fadhili gas plant
- Ukraine will resume gas imports via Transbalkan route in November
