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Hungary says it supplies Ukraine with Russian gas
Hungary is supplying Russian natural gas to Ukraine, a Hungarian official said on Wednesday in comments which indicate that Moscow is struggling to control exports of its fuel to its enemy.
Chart Industries and Flowserve combined to form $19-B enterprise
Chart Industries, Inc. and Flowserve Corporation announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock merger of equals, creating a differentiated leader in industrial process technologies. The combined company is expected to have an enterprise value of approximately $19 billion.
thyssenkrupp nucera signs FEED study for a 600 MW green hydrogen project in Europe
thyssenkrupp nucera has been commissioned to carry out a Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) study for a large-scale hydrogen project in Europe. The planned water electrolysis plant will have a capacity of approximately 600 MW.
Japan's gas industry allows gas with carbon capture in 2050 net zero plan
The Japan Gas Association said it would take a more flexible approach in its drive to become carbon neutral by 2050, allowing greater use of natural gas in combination with carbon capture or other decarbonization measures.
Snam extends MoU with Slovakian operator Spp on security of natural gas supplies
The agreement provides Slovakia with natural gas supplies for the country's power grid. The primary areas of cooperation are access to LNG regasification, storage capacity in Italy, transportation capacity form Italy to Slovakia via Austria through Tarvisio exit point. ..
Glenfarne announces over $115 billion strategic partner interest for Alaska LNG project
Glenfarne said on Tuesday that its unit, Glenfarne Alaska LNG, has completed the first round of its strategic partner selection process with over 50 companies who have formally expressed interest for over $115 billion of contract value for the Alaska LNG project.
U.S. LNG exports declines in May from April's record
U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports fell in May due to plant outages and maintenance at the country's largest export facility.
XRG targets gas, LNG capacity of 20-25 MMtpy by 2035
XRG, the international investment arm of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, said it aims to have a gas and LNG business with capacity of between 20 MMtpy and 25 MMtpy by 2035.
World’s largest LNG conference, LNG2026, opens registration
Registration is now open for the 21st International Conference & Exhibition on Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG2026) taking place on 2 to 5 February 2026, at the Qatar National Convention Centre in Doha, Qatar.
Viva Energy's Victoria (Australia) LNG terminal receives positive assessment
The Victorian Government has today delivered a positive assessment on the environment effects statement (EES) for Viva Energy’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal project in Geelong, marking a significant step in ensuring a secure energy future for the State.
ABS approves first of its kind LCO2 barge for U.S. operation
ABS has awarded approval in principle (AIP) to Overseas Shipholding Group Inc. (OSG), the parent company of Aptamus Carbon Solutions, for its preliminary design of a liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO2) barge.
Flex LNG finalizes $175-MM lease financing for Flex Courageous vessel
Flex LNG Ltd. announced the signing and successful completion of the $175 million JOLCO lease financing for the vessel Flex Courageous.
Petrovietnam Gas plans $3 B in capital expenditures over next 5 years
Petrovietnam said that its Petrovietnam gas unit plans 78 T Dong ($3 B) in capital expenditures over the next 5 years. The company said it will prioritize LNG infrastructure developments with the funds.
Cheniere Energy says maintenance work begun on Sabine Pass LNG (U.S.) plant
Cheniere Energy said it has begun annual maintenance work on its LNG plant in Sabine Pass, Texas, the largest U.S. LNG plant.
U.S. regulators approve some construction at Venture Global's CP2 LNG plant
U.S. regulators gave Venture Global permission on Friday to proceed with some construction activities at its proposed CP2 LNG facility in Louisiana, according to a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission document.
Trump administration (U.S.) axes $3.7-B in green energy projects
The U.S. has axed awards to 24 green energy projects issued during U.S. President Joe Biden's administration that totaled more than $3.7 billion, the Energy Department said. These include projects from ExxonMobil, Heidelberg Materials and Eastman Chemical
Lloyd’s Register, CoolCo and HD HMS successfully deliver sub-coolers for LNG boil-off reliquefaction retrofit on LNG carrier Kool Glacier
Lloyd's Register, Cool Company Ltd. and HD Hyundai Marine Solutions have successfully completed a landmark re-liquefaction retrofit on the Kool Glacier, a CoolCo-owned 162,000 CBM LNG carrier, marking a significant step forward in sustainable shipping operations.
Vopak in talks with partners for Australia LNG import project
Vopak has started talks with gas suppliers and offtakers for its liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal project in Victoria, Australia, and expects to take a final investment decision (FID) in 2026–2027.
Australia’s bet on natural gas endangers its climate credentials
Australia's approval of a 40-yr extension for a huge gas project has overshadowed its bid to host a United Nations climate summit next year and tarnishes its green credentials.
Sinopec sets up $690-MM hydrogen-energy-focused venture capital fund
China’s state oil and gas major Sinopec has established a venture capital fund focused on hydrogen energy, with an initial size of 5 billion yuan ($690 MM).
U.S. ethane exports to China hit new roadblock with license requirement
Chinese purchases of U.S. ethane, a key petrochemical feedstock, face fresh uncertainty after the U.S. Commerce Department told exporters to seek licenses to export to China
Fincantieri, TUI Cruises launch its dual-fuel operation ship Mein Schiff Flow
Fincantieri and TUI Cruises, a JV between TUI AG and Royal Caribbean Cruises, celebrated the launch of Mein Schiff Flow at the Monfalcone shipyard in Italy. The vessel is the second of two next-generation InTUItion class cruise ships, designed for dual-fuel operation [LNG and marine gasoil (MGO)]. The new ship is expected to enter service in mid-2026.
Port Arthur LNG (U.S.) Phase 2 receives non-FTA export authorization
Sempra Infrastructure, a subsidiary of Sempra, announced that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued a permit to the Port Arthur LNG Phase 2 development project to allow the export of up to approximately 13.5 MMtpy of U.S.-produced LNG to countries that do not have a free-trade agreement (FTA) with the U.S.
Hitachi Energy provides solution for Chinese green hydrogen-ammonia-methanol integrated project
Hitachi Energy has delivered rectifier transformers for electrolytic hydrogen to a hydrogen industry park built by China Energy Engineering Corporation (CEEC) in Songyuan, a city in northeast China.
Matador Resources Company announces start up of Marlan plant expansion
Matador and its midstream affiliate, San Mateo Midstream, LLC announced the successful start-up of San Mateo’s Marlan cryogenic natural gas processing plant (the Marlan Plant) expansion in Eddy County, New Mexico.
New prices for natural gas transmission services have been approved
On 29 May 2025, the National Energy Regulatory Council approved Amber Grid natural gas transmission services tariffs that will come into effect from 1 January 2026.
Kyushu Electric to sign 20-yr deal to buy LNG from U.S. firm Energy Transfer
Japan's Kyushu Electric Power said on Thursday it will sign a 20-yr purchase contract with U.S. energy firm Energy Transfer to buy up to 1 metric MMtpy of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from its Lake Charles LNG project.
U.S. Senators reintroduce "Protect LNG Act" legislation to expedite LNG project approvals
U.S. Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Tim Scott (R-S.C.) reintroduced the Protect LNG Act. The legislation ensures that a court cannot vacate a previously authorized LNG permit, clarifies the venue for LNG lawsuits before federal courts, and mandates that courts grant expedited decisions in relevant cases.
NextDecade, Japan's JERA sign 20-year LNG supply deal
U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) producer NextDecade said on Thursday it had signed a 20-year deal to supply Japan's biggest power generator JERA with 2 metric MMtpy of LNG from its Rio Grande project's fifth liquefaction facility.
Edison confident of positive outcome in Venture Global LNG arbitration
Italian utility Edison is confident of a positive outcome in an arbitration involving U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplier Venture Global, which is expected by the end of the year.
- Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Compressor acquires Swiss rotating equipment maintenance company AST Turbo AG
- 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
