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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.
WELTEC BIOPOWER builds biomethane plant for beef producers in Western France
France‘s second-largest beef producer is headquartered in Le Lion-d‘Angers in the Pays de la Loire region, western France. At this location, the plant will go into operation in November 2025 near the company‘s own slaughterhouse and feed biomethane into the public gas grid.
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.
Japan's LNG stockpiles down to 1.79 MM tonnes, lowest so far this year
In the previous week, the stockpile was at 1.92 MMt, below the 1.94 MMt held during July last year on average.
Asahi Kasei to supply 1-MW-class alkaline-water electrolyzer to hydrogen project in Finland
The system will play an essential role in Central Finland’s hydrogen production and contribute to the region’s decarbonization efforts.
Air Liquide to invest €250 MM for gas complex to support Germany semiconductor growth
This planned investment of more than €250 MM will be Air Liquide’s largest investment ever to support the electronics industry in Europe, thus strengthening the Group’s leadership on the continent.
Freeport LNG's Texas (U.S.) plant back in operation Tuesday
The Freeport LNG facility on Quintana Island is the third largest LNG plant in the U.S. and has suffered from periodic outages since it started operating.
Baker Hughes to acquire Chart Industries for $13.6 B
Baker Hughes said it would buy Chart Industries in a $13.6 billion all-cash deal, including debt, outbidding rival Flowserve to expand in the LNG, data centers and decarbonization segments.
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.
Spain's Endesa faces $240-MM claim in LNG contract dispute
Spanish power utility Endesa faces claims of $240 MM as part of an arbitration process related to a price review of a long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply contract.
Venture Global reaches final investment decision for CP2 LNG project
Venture Global said it had reached a final investment decision and successfully closed the $15.1-B project financing for the first phase of the CP2 LNG export facility.
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.
CenterPoint Energy ups CAPEX plan by $500 MM as U.S. power demand grows
As AI data centers and the electrification of industries like transportation drive up U.S. electricity consumption, utilities are increasing plans to spend on power infrastructure to meet rising demand.
EU lawmakers eye faster Russian gas phase-out
European Union countries and lawmakers are preparing to negotiate the EU's plan to ban imports of Russian gas - with the starting point a legal proposal the European Commission made last month to phase out all Russian gas imports by January 1, 2028.
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.
Iraq PM inaugurates gas projects that aid plan to stop flaring
Two natural gas projects in Basra will support Iraq's targets to eliminate gas flaring and achieve gas self-sufficiency by 2027.
Puerto Rico ends $20-B LNG contract talks with New Fortress Energy
New Fortress was unwilling to discuss changes to the contract and missed a key deadline.
Italy's Saipem sees Mozambique LNG project restarting by end of summer
Italy's Saipem is confident that a $20-B liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Mozambique for TotalEnergies will restart by the end of the summer.
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.
Trump says Japan, U.S. to form LNG joint venture
Trump said Japan, US to form joint venture for Alaskan LNG Not clear if Trump was referring to proposed $44 billion Alaska LNG project METI is working to confirm the facts, official says JERA, Tokyo Gas previously expresses cautious interest U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday th..
Update: Cancelled and postponed green hydrogen projects
Developers of green hydrogen have scaled back investments and scrapped projects globally as elevated production costs and weak demand for the low-carbon fuel have made many ventures unviable.
Equinor eyes tighter gas market as lower oil prices hit Q2 profit
Europe's gas market could tighten further ahead of the winter season as storage levels remain well below last year and the continent faces competition from Asia for LNG shipments
Digital Feature: The growing need for an equipment lifecycle strategy
In this article, API details API Standard 18LCM focused on product lifecycle management system requirements for the petroleum and natural gas industries.
TotalEnergies and CMA CGM to launch LNG bunkering logistics JV to accelerate maritime decarbonization
TotalEnergies and CMA CGM Group have entered into an agreement to develop a 50/50 logistics joint venture dedicated to the implementation and operation of a LNG bunker supply solution at the port of Rotterdam, in the Netherlands.
Hanwha Shipping orders LNG carrier from Hanwha Philly Shipyard
This vessel will be the first U.S.-ordered LNG carrier since the late 1970s.
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- Digital Exclusive: Evolving pressure relief valve designs protect LNG facilities
- Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG hub hit by missile attack, ‘extensive damage’ reported
- JGC-Hyundai JV awarded EPC contract for major low-carbon LNG plant project in Papua New Guinea
- Iran attacks wipe out 17% of Qatar’s LNG capacity for up to five years
