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Putin approves sale of TotalEnergies' 10% stake in sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 project
If finalized, the French oil major would still hold an indirect stake in the project, as it owns 19.4% of private Russian liquefied natural gas company Novatek.
UK's Centrica signs natural gas supply deal with Canada's Peyto
The volumes equate to about five liquefied natural gas cargoes per year.
U.S. natural gas storage capacity increased slightly in 2025
Underground natural gas storage provides a source of energy when demand increases, balancing U.S. energy needs.
Unions threaten to stop Inpex Ichthys LNG loadings from next week
Workers began a limited strike on Tuesday at Inpex's Ichthys liquefied natural gas facilities in Australia over a wage dispute, and their unions threatened much broader action next week that could disrupt LNG production and loadings.
INEOS Energy signs LNG supply agreement with Marubeni Corporation for delivery into Asia from 2029
INEOS Energy has signed a liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply agreement with Marubeni Corporation for delivery into Asian markets, marking the company’s first LNG deliveries into the Pacific Basin. Under the agreement, INEOS Energy will supply LNG on a Delivered Ex-Ship (DES) basis, providing reliab..
New analysis sheds forecast three global LNG market scenarios as Iran conflict removes 20% of global supply
Wood Mackenzie has published new analysis outlining three distinct outcomes for global LNG markets following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The conflict has removed more than 80 million tons per annum (Mtpa) of LNG from world markets, equivalent to 20% of global supply. The longer the strait r..
IEA: Natural gas spending to hit 10-yr high in 2026 as oil investment falls
As global energy markets remain disrupted by the Iran war, which has halted tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and caused production stoppages across the Middle East, companies are accelerating investment in other geographies and boosting spending on renewables, LNG and coal to shore up supply security.
Russia's pipeline gas exports to Europe up 3% in May year-on-year
Turkey is the only transit route left for Russian gas to Europe after Ukraine chose not to extend a five-year deal with Moscow that expired in January 2025.
Ukraine, Lithuania agree on long-term LNG supply via Klaipeda
Ukraine has been forced to increase imports since Russia stepped up its attacks on the country's gas production late last year.
bp sells 5% stake in Australian Browse LNG project to South Korea's GS Energy
bp said it agreed to sell 5% of its stake in the Browse liquefied natural gas project in Western Australia to South Korea's GS Energy. The sale leaves bp with a 39.33% stake in the Woodside-led WDS.AX project, which is expected to cost A$48.7 billion ($34.96 billion) and seeks to develop Australia'..
LNG carriers face compliance-driven fleet bifurcation as EU maritime carbon costs reach $1,256/ton by 2030
The engine type fitted to an LNG carrier when it was built is now the single most important factor in its compliance cost exposure. For a growing share of the global fleet, the numbers are turning against them, according to new analysis from Wood Mackenzie. The LNG shipping fleet is splitting into ..
Germany says natural gas storage levels have risen to 31%
Natural gas storage levels in Germany have risen further since Wednesday to reach 31% of capacity, an economy ministry spokesperson said on Friday, reiterating that state involvement in the market-driven procedure was not required...
India asks state fuel retailers to build LPG storage for 30 days' demand
India has asked state-run fuel retailers to increase the storage capacity of liquefied petroleum gas to meet 30-days' demand, Sujata Sharma, a joint secretary in the federal oil ministry said. India is also working on increasing its crude storage, Sharma said...
Mitsui seeks LNG investments to meet power demand from data centers
Japanese trading house Mitsui is looking to invest in LNG projects across the Middle East, the U.S. and Australia to meet rising power demand from data centers, Bloomberg News reported, citing its CEO Kenichi Hori. The company will consider taking equity stakes or securing supply agreements in LNG ..
Bechtel greenlit for Sabine Pass Liquefaction expansion in Southwest Louisiana (U.S.)
Bechtel today announced it has received Limited Notice to Proceed (LNTP) from Cheniere for Train 7 at the Sabine Pass Liquefaction (SPL) Expansion Project (Phase 1) in Southwest Louisiana, advancing one of the next major expansions of U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) export capacity into the engine..
Honeywell and McNeese State University partner to train the LNG workforce of the future
Honeywell has partnered with McNeese State University as the institution opens its LNG Center of Excellence on campus in Lake Charles, Louisiana (U.S.) to help train the next generation of process engineers and LNG professionals. This state-of-the-art facility will include the latest Honeywell auto..
South Africa's Transnet signs operator agreement for LNG import terminal at Ngqura port
South Africa is pivoting towards natural gas as a transitional fuel as it moves away from coal-fired plants that provide the bulk of its electricity needs.
Ksi Lisims LNG signs Canada's first European LNG deal
Ksi Lisims LNG LP has entered into a Heads of Agreement (HOA) with Germany's SEFE (Securing Energy for Europe) for the sale and purchase of 1 million tons per year of LNG. The milestone agreement represents increasing global interest in Canada as a future LNG hub and in Ksi Lisims LNG as a supplier ..
Pembina greenlights 750-MMft3d Heartland Extraction Plant to provide ethane feedstock to Dow Chemical
Pembina Pipeline Corporation announced that it is proceeding with the Heartland Extraction Plant (HEP) and provided an update on its ethane supply agreement with Dow. The sanctioning of HEP represents a capital efficient, low-risk monetization of Pembina's liquids extraction rights on the Yellowhea..
Not everybody is a loser from the Iran war—just ask Brunei
The focus from the Iran conflict has largely been on the increasing cost the world is having to pay through higher crude oil and natural gas prices resulting from the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Russia sends first LNG tanker this year eastward along the Arctic
Russia hopes to boost trade with Asia along the route, which it sees as an alternative to other routes such as the Suez Canal, at a time of heightened security risks for navigation, especially in the Middle East during military conflicts.
Cheniere signs deal with Bechtel to expand U.S. LNG export capacity
The Sabine Pass LNG terminal has natural gas liquefaction facilities with a total production capacity of over 30 metric MMtpy of LNG in operation.
Mercuria and Motor Oil Hellas sign MoU to cooperate on LNG supply through Dioriga Gas FSRU
Mercuria Energy and Motor Oil Hellas (MOH) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a framework for long-term cooperation in connection with the Dioriga Gas floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) project in Greece's Saronic Gulf.
Trinidad’s Atlantic LNG shuts processing unit for maintenance
Atlantic LNG shut its 6 mtpa Train 4 for planned maintenance Closure could last up to two months Company to lose about half its LNG output Trinidad and Tobago’s flagship Atlantic LNG facility shut its Train 4 processing unit on Tuesday for planned maintenance, according to two people with..
JGC begins work on standardized FLNG plant design package
JGC Holdings Corporation and its overseas EPC subsidiary, JGC Corporation, announced the development of a standardized design package for floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) production, storage and offloading facilities. The initiative is intended to streamline front-end design work and accelerate..
Ukraine reduces gas storage rates to encourage buildup before winter
Ukraine has Europe's largest underground gas storage capacity, with facilities able to hold more than 30 Bm3 of gas.
Hanwha Power and the University of Alberta sign MoU to advance R&D of low-carbon power technologies
An agreement signed between the University of Alberta and South Korean energy company Hanwha Power brings together top engineering expertise to advance research and development of low-carbon power technologies. The memorandum of understanding sets the stage for collaborations on next-generation “en..
Turkey's BOTAS signs deal with Italy's Edison for natural gas and LNG cooperation
Under the agreement, natural gas and liquefied natural gas supply opportunities and joint commercial prospects will be assessed.
Two trains at Petronas' Bintulu LNG plant offline due to production issues
The Bintulu complex in the state of Sarawak on Borneo island is Petronas' flagship LNG facility, with nine production trains and an annual production capacity of 29.3 metric MMtpy.
Draft of Australian LNG policy draws ire from industry
The Domestic Supply Obligation (DSO) rule will operate from July 2027 and will only apply to contracts or extensions of existing contracts signed after December 22 last year, although it is clear while it will "respect" contracts it wants more gas to market.
- Cheniere signs deal with Bechtel to expand U.S. LNG export capacity
- TC Energy approves $1.5-B Columbia Gas expansion after profit tops estimates
- Wärtsilä continues to expand its data center footprint with new 790 MW order in Texas
- Baker Hughes’ fuel flexible NovaLT™ 16 gas turbine certified by RINA for marine propulsion
- U.S. natural gas exports to grow nearly 30% by 2027 as LNG facilities ramp up
