natural gas
Russia's largest attack on Naftogaz deals critical damage to Ukraine’s gas production sites
Russia fired 35 missiles and 60 drones at facilities of state gas and oil company Naftogaz in the Kharkiv and Poltava regions overnight.
Hungary buys gas from France's Engie, diversifying supply from Russia
On Thursday, Hungarian natural gas wholesaler MVM CEEnergy agreed to buy 400 MMm3y of gas from Engie between 2028 and 2038. Given Hungary consumes around 8 Bm3y of gas a year, that would cover 5% of its demand.
Gas demand cut for second day at Venture Global Calcasieu LNG plant
The decline has contributed to an overall dip in U.S. feedgas demand to 15.8 Bft3 on Thursday, down from 15.9 Bft3 on Wednesday and > 16 Bft3 on Tuesday.
Opinion: Europe can flatter Trump and sting Putin by ditching niche Russian fuels
The EU has come under pressure from the United States to accelerate the bloc’s plan to wean itself off Russian fossil fuels by the end of 2027.
North Sea Midstream Partners receives first gas from Shell’s Victory Field
The startup of the Victory field marks the first new gas from the West of Shetland since 2017 and the first new gas field into the St Fergus Gas Terminal since the Martin Linge field in 2021.
Black Bayou wins regulatory approval for underground gas storage in Louisiana (U.S.)
The project, situated close to existing and planned liquefied natural gas (LNG) plants, accepted a certificate of public convenience and necessity from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in August after a review by the regulator concluded there would be no significant impact on the environment.
Ukraine's Naftogaz gets €300-MM loan for gas purchases for winter
Naftogaz has stepped up efforts to secure additional funding to purchase sufficient gas to get Ukraine through winter after Russian strikes on production facilities cut domestic output by 40%.
Alfa Laval FCM LPG chosen as the fuel supply system for four new LPG carriers
Alfa Laval FCM LPG fuel supply system has been selected for four new LPG carrier projects by two leading shipyards in Asia. Known for its efficient performance and design flexibility, the system continues to support the marine industry’s transition through reliable and adaptable fuel supply solution..
LNG is Shell's top contribution to energy industry over next decade, CEO says
CEO Wael Sawan said he believes LNG is one of the most effective fuels in the effort to lower global emissions as it can replace coal in places like India, China and other Asian countries.
TotalEnergies will supply 200,000 tpy of LNG to HD Hyundai Chemical until 2033
In line with its strategy to grow its long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) sales, TotalEnergies announces the signing of a Heads of Agreement (HoA) with HD Hyundai Chemical for the delivery of 200,000 tons of LNG per year for 7 years starting from 2027. Thanks to this agreement, with prices indexe..
Utility Vistra to build two new natural gas power units in Permian Basin (U.S.)
U.S. power consumption is expected to reach record highs in this year and the next, fueled by demand from data centers dedicated to AI and cryptocurrency, as well as increased electricity use in homes and businesses for heating and transportation.
Moeve advances biomethane plant development to produce green hydrogen, decarbonize its industrial operations
Through this partnership, Moeve continues to advance its development of biomethane projects both for green hydrogen production and as a substitute for natural gas to help decarbonize the company’s industrial operations, and those of its customers.
Kremlin says intact section of Nord Stream gas pipelines could be quickly activated
The Nord Stream system consists of two double pipelines, Nord Stream 1 (NS1) and Nord Stream 2 (NS2), running under the Baltic Sea to Germany. Only one pipeline of the four, part of NS2, remained intact after the explosions in 2022.
LandBridge, NRG to power potential data center in Texas (U.S.)
The site could potentially house a 1,100-MW, grid-connected natural gas power generation facility, which NRG could construct if an appropriate power purchase agreement for a data center is secured.
Bulgaria to suspend Russian gas transit for short-term contracts in 2026
The European Union initially planned to cut off imports of Russian gas by the end of 2027, which would end decades-old energy relations with a country that was once Europe's biggest gas supplier.
Certeca and Rega Energy sign agreement for biomethane supply
CERTECA Indústrias Cerâmicas SA (Ceragni Group) and REGA ENERGY have signed a biomethane supply agreement for a period of 10 years. This long-term agreement will allow the leading ceramics producer to decarbonize, replacing 20% of its natural gas consumption with renewable gas. CERTECA will enabl..
Sinopec begins output at southwest China’s biggest LNG plant
Chongqing Fuling LNG, operated by Sinopec Chongqing Petroleum, a unit of the oil and gas major, brought its Phase II project online on September 13, doubling total capacity to process 2 MMm3d of natural gas.
Thailand set for record plunge in annual power output, LNG imports
Power generated and imported to supply the country of over 70 MM people fell 5.4% annually in the seven months through July, official data showed, nearly twice as steep as the 2.8% slump in January–July 2020 due to coronavirus-linked lockdowns.
Serbia to sign gas import deal with Russia in October
Srbijagas' Dusan Bajatovic said that Serbia has already arranged daily supplies of 2.5 MMm3 of gas from Azerbaijan and receives an additional 9.5 MMm3 daily from Russia.
Russia's Astrakhan gas plant halted operations after drone attack
The plant, located near the Caspian Sea, some 1,675 km (1,040 mi) from the Ukrainian border, might only resume production in several weeks or months.
Sempra sells $10-B infrastructure stake, greenlights Port Arthur LNG Phase 2
Sempra has announced a $10-B sale of a 45% stake in Sempra Infrastructure Partners and reached FID on Port Arthur LNG Phase 2, a $12-B expansion with operations slated for 2030–2031.
ABB launches GCP100 gas chromatograph with enhanced cybersecurity features to protect industrial systems
The GCP100 is the first gas chromatograph on the market with built-in cybersecurity It sets a new standard in cybersecurity and real-time analysis of complex gas mixtures, supporting operators in the natural gas, biogas, oil and petrochemical industries with enhanced accuracy and data securi..
FERC prevails in Puerto Rico gas pipeline case before D.C. circuit
The D.C. Circuit has denied environmental groups’ challenge to a Puerto Rico pipeline, ruling FERC’s decision not to block construction reflected unreviewable enforcement discretion.
Opinion: The U.S. LNG industry risks becoming victim of its own success
The U.S. has become the world's top exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG), thanks to its abundant gas supplies from onshore shale. Energy Secretary Chris Wright expects LNG to overtake oil as the top U.S. export in the coming years.
Iraq fails to win U.S. approval to import Turkmen gas via Iran
Iraq's attempt to ease its chronic power shortage with gas from Turkmenistan routed through neighboring Iran has failed under U.S. pressure, leaving Baghdad scrambling for alternatives to keep the lights on.
Asian spot prices stable amid muted demand, strong supply
Asian spot liquefied natural gas prices remained flat this week on high storage inventories and continued muted demand.
Panama Canal engages industry players for the development of a natural gas pipeline
The pipeline, a cornerstone of the new interoceanic energy corridor, marks the first major development of this infrastructure platform.
Nopetro Energy powers Vero Beach (U.S.) economy with new landfill-to-renewable fuel facility
RNG, a biogas and the lowest-carbon alternative fuel, is being produced by capturing and removing methane gas from the Indian River County landfill.
Ukraine will need to buy $1 B of gas to hit winter storage target after Russian attacks
Russia has spent the past two years attacking Ukrainian energy infrastructure to weaken its military and undermine civilian morale. The campaign has reduced domestic gas production and power generation dramatically, with Russian strikes continuing almost daily.
Chevron, Israeli pipeline operator to kickstart new gas pipeline to Egypt
Nitzana would ease an energy crisis in Egypt, which has spent billions of dollars on importing liquefied natural gas (LNG) and is part of a concerted effort to boost Israeli gas exports to the Arab world's most populous nation.
- 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
