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LNG cargoes from sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 project travel east
Four liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers carrying cargoes from Russia's Arctic LNG 2 plant, sanctioned over Moscow's war in Ukraine, are headed east toward Asia.
Gas demand declines at two of the top U.S. LNG plants
Cheniere's Sabine Pass export facility in Texas, which utilizes up to 4.5 Bft3d of natural gas, was down to 3.7 Bft3d, and Sempra's Cameron LNG plant in Louisiana, which processes 2 Bft3d, was down to 1.3 Bft3d.
A refresher on Russia's commodities clout ahead of the Trump-Putin talks
Prior to its invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russia was a leading exporter of crude oil, natural gas, coal, aluminum, nickel, steel, wheat and fertilizers - among other commodities - and the top supplier of energy products to Europe.
Centrica enters into long-term natural gas sale and purchase agreement with Devon Energy
This sale and purchase agreement supports Centrica’s objective of managing market price risk in its LNG portfolio by aligning feed gas pricing with European gas prices while providing Devon Energy with international price exposure.
EIA: U.S. natgas output and demand to hit record highs in 2025, before sliding in 2026
U.S. natural gas output and demand will both rise to record highs in 2025 before sliding in 2026, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) said in its Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO).
Venture Global wins arbitration case against Shell over contracted LNG cargoes
The companies accused Venture Global of profiteering by selling commissioning cargoes at higher spot market prices, rather than at long-term contracted prices.
Dangote refinery imports 4,000 gas-powered trucks for local fuel distribution
In June, the oil refinery said it will begin directly supplying fuel to retail stations, manufacturers, telecoms firms, and other large users in August.
NextDecade secures $3 B funding from TotalEnergies, GIP for Rio Grande LNG project
U.S. LNG developer NextDecade said it will receive up to $3 billion in equity commitments from TotalEnergies and Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) to finance the fourth liquefaction train at its Rio Grande LNG export project in Texas.
Russia's Arctic LNG 2 continue loadings with 4th sanctioned tanker
A LNG tanker targeted by U.S. sanctions has berthed at Russia's Arctic LNG 2 plant, the fourth such vessel to do so this year
Enterprise Products acquires natural gas infrastructure from Occidental for $580 MM
Enterprise Products Partners L.P. announced that affiliates of Enterprise have executed agreements to acquire a natural gas gathering affiliate of Occidental and to provide Occidental with natural gas gathering and processing services.
New ‘well to water’ gas company Caturus aims to integrate fracking with LNG exports
The new company, called Caturus, is a tie up of two Kimmeridge investments — a Louisiana liquefied natural gas (LNG) export project called Commonwealth LNG, plus the fast-growing natural gas driller Kimmeridge Texas Gas.
Israel's Leviathan signs $35-B natural gas supply deal with Egypt, lessening the need for LNG imports
Israel's Leviathan natural gas field has signed the largest export agreement in the country's history, worth up to $35 B to supply gas to Egypt.
AVTL to develop new €170-MM LPG terminal at the JNPA port in Mumbai, India
In India, AVTL announced a positive final investment decision to build a greenfield terminal for 132,000 m3 of LPG and 318,000 m3 of liquid products and a LPG bottling plant of 35,000-t capacity in the JNPA port in Mumbai.
Eni, YPF finalize the requirements needed to reach FID for the 12-MMtpy Argentina LNG project
Eni and YPF have signed an agreement for the Argentina LNG project, defining the required steps to reach the final investment decision for the 12-MMtpy project.
Midstream/Downstream finalists announced for prestigious Gulf Energy Awards 2025
Gulf Energy Information has announced the midstream and downstream finalists for the 2025 Gulf Energy Information Excellence Awards®, celebrating breakthrough technologies, innovative projects and industry leaders shaping the future of energy.
Construction costs rise at Canada's Woodfibre LNG project
Construction costs at Canada's Woodfibre LNG project have increased, driving up capital costs for all partners involved, Canadian pipeline company Enbridge reported.
ADNOC Gas signs 10-yr LNG supply agreement with Hindustan Petroleum Corp.
ADNOC Gas and its subsidiaries announced the signing of a Heads of Agreement with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) to supply 0.5 million metric tons per year of liquefied natural gas (LNG) for a 10-year term.
Russian LNG exports fell 4.5% year-on-year in January–July
The United States has imposed sanctions on companies and vessels linked to Russia's new Arctic LNG 2 plant because of the conflict in Ukraine, effectively freezing the project due to the difficulty for Moscow in finding buyers.
NextDecade sets September for final investment decision on Rio Grande LNG Train 5
The move follows its first long-term offtake deal for the fifth train and the execution of an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract.
EU energy policy trapped between U.S. gas and Chinese green tech
The European Union's lavish pledge to buy $750 B of U.S. energy by 2028 risks exacerbating the bloc's already outsized dependence on American gas, just as it finds itself increasingly reliant on Chinese technology to power its energy transition.
EU considers pooling demand from companies to buy more U.S. gas
Under a framework trade deal the U.S. and EU agreed on Sunday, the European Union agreed to increase its purchases of U.S. energy to $750 B over the next three years.
Sempra Infrastructure, JERA sign SPA for U.S. LNG from Port Arthur LNG Phase 2
This agreement marks a major step forward from the non-binding heads of agreement signed in June 2025 and underscores Sempra Infrastructure and JERA's shared commitment to supporting energy security and a lower carbon future through stable, long-term LNG supply.
Shell-led LNG Canada faces problems as it ramps up production
The plant is the first major LNG export facility in Canada and the first on the west coast of North America, providing direct access to Asia, the world's largest LNG market.
Turkey to start providing Syria with natural gas on August 2
Ankara, which supported rebel forces in neighboring Syria throughout the 13-yr civil war that ended in December with the ousting of Bashar al-Assad, has become one of the new Syrian government's main foreign allies while positioning itself to be a major player in Syria's reconstruction.
Utility Duke Energy to sell Tennessee (U.S.) natural gas business for $2.48 B
Duke Energy said it would sell its Tennessee natural gas distribution business to Spire for $2.48 B in cash, as the utility aims to streamline operations and unlock capital to invest in electric grid upgrades.
Ukraine signs first Transbalkan gas deal with Azerbaijan's SOCAR
Ukraine's state-owned oil and gas major Naftogaz has signed its first deal with Azerbaijan's SOCAR to import a small volume of Azeri-origin natural gas via the Transbalkan route.
U.S. LNG producers climb as EU agrees to $750 B in energy purchases
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) developers led gains for U.S. energy companies in early trading on Monday, after the European Union pledged $750 B worth in strategic purchases as part of a sweeping trade pact.
Qatar threatened to cut EU LNG supplies over sustainability law
Qatar has threatened to cut gas supplies to the European Union in response to the bloc's due diligence law on forced labor and environmental damage, a letter from Qatar to the Belgian government, showed.
First LPG tanker docks at Enterprise Products Neches River terminal in Texas (U.S.)
A liquefied petroleum gas tanker moored at the Enterprise Products Partners terminal along the Neches river in Texas, the first vessel to arrive for loading at the facility.
EIA: Natural gas price volatility fell over the first half of 2025
Since 2022, natural gas markets have experienced a series of extremes, including both unusually high and low inventory levels, which contributed to elevated price volatility.
- Freeport LNG export plant in Texas to take in more natgas after unit shut on Monday
- Aramco's Jafurah gas plant (Phase 1) begins output
- U.S. natural gas prices surge 4% to 35-month high in cold snap
- LNG cool-down vessel arrives at ExxonMobil's Golden Pass plant in Texas
- Freeport LNG export plant in Texas reports shutdown of liquefaction train
