LNG
Surging U.S. LNG exports to fuel growth in shale gas production
U.S. LNG exports will soar by roughly 10% a year through 2030 as energy firms double their LNG production capacity, according to analysts, providing a shot in the arm to the country's maturing shale industry which has seen growth slow and costs rise.
U.S. natgas prices climb 3% on small storage build, higher LNG export flows
U.S. natural gas futures climbed about 3% on Thursday on a smaller-than-expected storage build, recent declines in daily output and an increase in gas flows to liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants.
Asia's imports of U.S. LNG to surge, but likely not enough for Trump
Asia's LNG imports from the United States will surge to 3.61 MMt in October, which would be the second-highest on record behind the 3.75 MMt from February 2021.
Nikkiso selected to provide regasification systems and engineering services for LNG-to-power project in Bahamas
Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group has been contracted by NPG to provide LNG regasification and cryogenic equipment for the New Providence Gas Project in Nassau, the Bahamas.
ConocoPhillips signs 20-yr offtake agreement from Sempra's Port Arthur LNG facility
Sempra announced that its subsidiary, Sempra Infrastructure, and ConocoPhillips have signed a definitive 20-year sale and purchase agreement (SPA) for 4 MMtpy of LNG offtake from the Port Arthur LNG Phase 2 development project in Jefferson County, Texas.
Cameron LNG undergoing maintenance, cargoes not affected
Natural gas flows to the Cameron LNG export facility in Louisiana (U.S.) were significantly reduced for a second consecutive day on Tuesday for short-term maintenance.
Russia's Murmansk LNG faces years of delays
The reported delay presents another challenge for Russia, which seeks by 2030–2035 to achieve a 20% share of the global LNG market where it competes with Qatar, Australia and the United States.
U.S. gas-heavy power pipeline set to stoke LNG exporter tensions
U.S. power firms are building out the most gas-fired power generation capacity globally, which will cement the country's position as by far the world's largest natural gas consumer and gas-fired power producer.
Freeport LNG in Texas (U.S.) recovers from second brief reduction this week
Freeport is one of the world's most closely-watched LNG export plants because starts and stops of its operations often cause price swings in global gas markets.
Amigo LNG signs 20-yr SPA with Gunvor
Amigo LNG announced the signing of a definitive long-term sale and purchase agreement with Gunvor Singapore Pte Ltd of 850,000 tpy of LNG for 20 yrs.
Amarinth wins Innovate UK grant to develop next-generation multistage cryogenic pump
Amarinth has been awarded a £500,000 grant by Innovate UK to develop an advanced multistage centrifugal pump for cryogenic LNG applications.
Equinor restarts Hammerfest LNG output after outage
Europe's largest export terminal for LNG shut down on Saturday due an overheating electrical transformer.
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.
EIA: U.S. natural gas storage levels remain above average through injection season
In its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) forecasts U.S. working natural gas inventories will reach 3,872 Bft3 by the end of October, or 2% more than the previous five-year average for that time of year.
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.
Key U.S. natural gas trends to track as LNG exports hit new highs
U.S. exports of LNG have scaled new highs so far this year, rising by > 20% from the same months in 2024 to cement the country’s position as the world's largest supplier of the super-chilled fuel.
Freeport LNG export plant in Texas (U.S.) on track to return to full power on Thursday
Freeport is one of the world's most closely watched LNG export plants because starts and stops of its operations often cause price swings in global gas markets.
Centrica frontrunner to buy National Grid's LNG terminal in $2 billion deal
British Gas owner Centrica and Energy Capital Partners are in talks to buy the Isle of Grain LNG terminal from National Grid in a deal valued at about 1.5 billion pounds ($2.03 billion)
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.
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
Australia's Santos extends due diligence deadline for $18.7 billion ADNOC-led offer
Santos said it had extended the period of exclusive due diligence to an international consortium led by Abu Dhabi's National Oil Company (ADNOC), which had offered $18.7 billion for Australia's second biggest gas producer.
Coastal Bend LNG selects ConocoPhillips’ Optimized Cascade® Process technology
Coastal Bend LNG’s planned development includes multiple liquefaction trains, cogeneration, LNG storage tanks and export facilities.
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.
U.S. natural gas futures steady as near-record output offsets high LNG exports
U.S. natural gas futures were little changed on Friday as near-record output and ample supplies in storage offset strong liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports and forecasts for the weather to remain hotter than normal through late August.
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.
Corinth Pipeworks wins supply contract for Greece–North Macedonia natural gas interconnector
Corinth Pipeworks announced its participation in the Greece–North Macedonia Natural Gas Interconnector, a milestone project that strengthens regional energy security, enhances cross-border connectivity, and supports the transition to a low-carbon energy future.
Cheniere and JERA sign long-term LNG sale and purchase agreement
Under the SPA, JERA has agreed to purchase approximately 1 metric MMtpy of LNG from Cheniere Marketing on a free-on-board basis from 2029 through 2050.
TotalEnergies will not invest in NextDecade’s Train 5 LNG project
TotalEnergies has decided not to invest in U.S. developer NextDecade's fifth LNG Rio Grande export facility in Texas or to buy LNG from its output
- 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
