natural gas

Air Liquide to invest $350 MM in new gas infrastructure in Louisiana (U.S.)

Air Liquide is investing more than $350 million in Louisiana to expand industrial gas production and infrastructure, supporting Hyundai-POSCO Louisiana (HPLS) new low-carbon steel facility and advancing a growing ecosystem of next-generation manufacturing along the Mississippi River. "St. James Pari..

Peru pipeline rupture followed years of regulator warnings, documents show

A pipeline rupture that crippled Peru's energy grid in March followed years of documented warnings from regulators to pipeline operator TGP about dealing with landslides, erosion, and construction flaws in the system that moves about 95% of the country's gas.

Europe's response to the Iran war energy crunch

Central to the EU proposals is a focus on reducing reliance on oil and gas, to cushion against future fossil fuel supply disruptions and price spikes.

What's in the EU's 20th package of sanctions against Russia?

The EU had initially aimed to adopt the package to mark the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24.

Northwestern University chemists discover method to turn natural gas into liquid fuel

Northwestern University chemists have discovered a new way to turn natural gas into liquid fuel — and it’s lightning in a bottle.

Japex secures two LNG cargoes on spot basis as substitute for Middle East supplies

Japex normally procures LNG through term contracts to supply fuel for power generation at the Fukushima Natural Gas Power Plant.

Turkey says Iran gas pipeline contract nearing expiry, no talks yet on extension

The agreement, due to expire in July, provides for delivery of 9.6 Bm3y of gas, but actual flows have often fallen short.

Australia's Amplitude Energy signs gas supply deal with AGL Energy

Australian oil and gas producer Amplitude Energy said it had signed a binding agreement to supply gas from its East Coast Supply Project (ECSP) to AGL Energy, the country's largest power producer. Here are some details: Deal covers about 20 petajoules of gas in total over an initial four-year ..

Inpex Ichthys LNG workers reject proposed employment agreement

Workers at Inpex's Ichthys liquefied natural gas plant, one of Australia's largest, have rejected a proposed employment agreement, Inpex said in a statement on Friday. "INPEX remains focused on maintaining safe operations at Ichthys LNG, reaching a fair and equitable agreement with employees," a sp..

Russia sets Wintershall Dea and OMV gas asset price tag at $206 million

Russia has set a price tag of 15.7 billion roubles ($206 million) for the sale of the gas assets of Wintershall Dea and OMV to Russian entities, a government order published late on Thursday showed. President Vladimir Putin ordered that Wintershall Dea and OMV be stripped of multi-billion-dollar st..

BGN expands LPG fleet capacity with addition of four new VLGCs

BGN signs contract with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) for four new dual-fuel VLGCs Vessels to be built at HD HHI’s shipyard in Korea and to be delivered by 2029 Deal expands BGN’s LPG fleet capacity and underpins strategic growth BGN, the 6th-largest independent energy and commodities ..

Exmar launches FSRU conversion works for the EemsEnergyTerminal

EXMAR launched the conversion works for a new Floating Storage Regassification Unit (FSRU), advancing the long term expansion of the EemsEnergyTerminal (a subsidiary of Gasunie and Vopak). The move follows the signing of the conditional charter party covering both the extension of the existi..

AMETEK Process Instruments announces additions to next-gen quartz crystal microbalance moisture analyzer line

AMETEK Process Instruments has introduced two new additions to its next-generation line of quartz crystal microbalance (QCM) moisture analyzers, the 3050-SLR and 3050-DO. Building on the advanced features of the recently introduced 3050-OLV, these versions are designed to provide precise, reliable m..

EU warns of prolonged energy shock, forced cuts if Iran war continues

Europe has not yet faced supply shortages, but is grappling with soaring oil and gas prices and airports have warned the first jet fuel shortages could hit within weeks.

SUBLIME Energie inaugurates world's first system capable of liquefying biogas into a renewable fuel

SUBLIME Energie has inaugurated in Plélo (Côtes-d’Armor, Brittany, France) its demonstrator “Charlie,” the world’s first system capable of liquefying biogas directly on the farm. For the first time, on-farm anaerobic digestion can produce a renewable fuel without relying on gas grid infrastructure. ..

BEL Valves announces multi-million-pound contract to supply Indonesia’s first carbon capture project

UK based valve and actuation specialist, BEL Valves, has announced its first Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS) win in a multi-million-pound contract that will see the company supply to Indonesia’s first Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage project. BEL Valves – part of the British ..

How China is plugging energy supply gaps left by U.S.-Iran conflict

China secured roughly half of its total imports of crude oil, refined fuels, liquefied natural gas (LNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from the Middle East in 2025.

Iron Mesa safely enters next phase of construction

Projects like Iron Mesa help ensure that raw natural gas can be safely processed into usable products, supporting energy demand while strengthening Phillips 66’s long-term Midstream network.

Intergovernmental deal for $25 B Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline due this year

Agreed a decade ago, the project - known as the African Atlantic Gas Pipeline - would run 6,900 km on a hybrid offshore-onshore route with a maximum capacity of 30 Bm3, including 15 Bm3 to supply Morocco and support exports to Europe.

NextDecade to use Honeywell liquefaction technology for 30-MMtpy LNG terminal

Honeywell announced that its industry-leading liquefaction process technology and equipment will be used in NextDecade's Rio Grande LNG Train 4 and Train 5 Projects in Brownsville, Texas, through an agreement with engineering, procurement and construction contractor Bechtel Energy, Inc. NextDecad..

Petrovietnam Gas to ramp up LNG imports

It has taken delivery of two LNG cargoes with a total of 60,000 tons from Malaysia and Brunei this month.

U.S. remains Spain's top gas source but Russian shipments increase

The U.S. accounted for 11,938 GWh, or 31.7% of the total, followed by Algeria with 10,262 GWh, or 30.2%. Russian imports surged to 9,807 GWh, representing 26.1% of the total, more than double the 4,393 gigawatt-hours imported a year earlier.

U.S. natgas hits 17-month low on mild weather, ample stockpiles

Analysts projected that mostly mild weather so far this spring has allowed energy firms to inject more gas into storage than usual, boosting inventories to a forecast 5.3% above normal levels during the week ended April 10, up from 4.8% above normal during the week ended April 3.

DTEK, Baker Hughes sign MoU to develop Ukraine's gas production and strengthen energy security

Ukraine holds approximately 1.1 Tm3 of proven natural gas reserves, making it the second-largest reserve holder in Europe.

Ukraine plans to boost gas reserves ahead of next winter

Ukraine had about 13.2 Bm3 of gas in storage facilities before the start of the previous heating season in October 2025.

Emerson introduces new cryogenic control valve technology

Emerson has introduced the Fisher IC2 Cryogenic Top-Entry Control Valve, ideal for cold box applications in air separation units, hydrogen liquefaction and LNG production. Cold boxes are insulated enclosures that house cryogenic equipment, such as heat exchangers, distillation columns, piping and va..

Climate Investment leads $27-MM Series B investment in Membrane Technology and Research (MTR) to scale its use in industrial applications

This funding will enable MTR to continue its leadership in membrane research and development, expand manufacturing capacity, and accelerate the deployment of its fully commercialized membrane technologies that provide economical solutions for hydrocarbon recovery, hydrogen separation, natural gas sweetening, and fuel gas conditioning.

Morocco gas plan reset could open door to new investment models

Morocco’s decision earlier this year to pause elements of its long-anticipated LNG import strategy marks less a delay than a strategic reset – one that reflects both shifting global market dynamics and a more pragmatic approach to infrastructure development.

Baker Hughes awarded gas technology contract to support Argentina's LNG exports

Baker Hughes to supply three NovaLT™16 gas turbines with three centrifugal compressors and related services for a pipeline project to support Argentina’s LNG exports These gas compression units mark the first use of Baker Hughes’ NovaLT™ gas turbine technology in South America, reflecting growing..

Nikkiso to provide pumps for Germany’s largest land-based import terminal

Nikkiso CE&IG is providing both high-pressure and low-pressure pumps for the project, which is being built by Hanseatic Energy Hub and scheduled to be operational in 2029.