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Spain's LNG imports from U.S. soar to nearly a third of gas supply in 2025
The increase bumped up the U.S. to replace Russia as Spain's second-largest supplier after Algeria, which also pumps gas directly to Spain through pipelines.
Commonwealth LNG secures 20-year US approval for non-FTA exports
U.S.-based Commonwealth LNG has received a 20-year authorization from the Department of Energy to export liquefied natural gas from its proposed Louisiana facility to countries without free trade agreements with the United States. The company has also received an approval for a period of 25 years f..
U.S. natgas futures edge up on record LNG export flows, colder forecasts
U.S. natural gas futures edged up about 1% on Monday on record flows to liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants and forecasts for colder weather and higher heating demand over the next two weeks than previously expected.
KBR awarded FEED for Coastal Bend LNG project
The Coastal Bend LNG project will feature multiple liquefaction trains, cogeneration, LNG storage tanks and export facilities.
Venture Global cuts 2025 profit forecast on volatile LNG prices, transport snags
Volume and pricing were affected by changes in Henry Hub and international LNG prices, as well as limited vessel availability in the Atlantic basin.
Delfin expects to greenlight first floating LNG vessel in February
The FLNG project, which the company is developing off the coast of Louisiana, could see three plants with a capacity to produce 13.2 metric MMtpy of the superchilled gas.
Glenfarne and Donlin Gold sign LOI for Alaska gas and infrastructure share
Under the LOI, the companies will work to formalize a potential natural gas sales agreement for up to 50 MMft3d of natural gas and also to cooperate on the most effective method for development and construction of an approximately 315 mi-long natural gas pipeline from Southcentral Alaska to the Donlin Gold mine in Southwest Alaska and a power plant to supply electricity to the mine.
Ameresco and Republic Services bring 5.2-MWe Upper Rock landfill gas-to-RNG facility online
The 5.2 MWe RNG facility is designed to capture raw landfill gas and process 2,000 standard cubic feet per minute (scfm) into pipeline-quality renewable natural gas, and to produce more than 500,000 Dekatherms each year.
Intensity Infrastructure Partners, Rainbow Energy Center to advance natural gas pipeline in North Dakota (U.S.)
Phase I of the pipeline will be constructed with a design capacity of approximately 1,100,000 Dth/d, with significant capacity available to accommodate firm transportation demand growth. The project is targeted for an in-service date in early 2029.
Honeywell to supply LNG pretreatment and liquefaction technologies to Commonwealth LNG
Honeywell announced an agreement with Technip Energies, an engineering, procurement and construction contractor, to provide integrated liquefied natural gas (LNG) pretreatment and liquefaction solutions for Commonwealth LNG’s planned export facility in Cameron Parish, Louisiana. Honeywell’s modular ..
Vistra to buy Cogentrix Energy in $4.7-B deal amid surging power demand
This acquisition follows Vistra's $1.9-B deal in May 2025 for seven gas-fired plants with nearly 2,600 megawatts (MW) of combined capacity from Lotus Infrastructure Partners.
U.S. sets new LNG export records in banner year marked by new capacity
The world's largest LNG exporter sold 111 MMt of the fuel, almost 20 MMt more than its nearest rival Qatar and nearly 23 MMt more than it did last year.
Hungary's Orban says U.S. intervention in Venezuela good for energy markets
U.S. President Donald Trump, Orban's ally, who has exempted Hungary from U.S. sanctions on Russian energy for the 2026 Hungarian election year, has made clear that he wants to share in Venezuela's oil riches.
Energy Transfer expects to spend up to $5.5 B in 2026 on natgas network
This follows the company's announcement last month to prioritize natural gas pipeline projects for their superior risk and return profiles, and move away from liquefied natural gas due to concerns of global oversupply.
Pulsar Helium announces acquisition of Michigan helium exploration assets-focused gas exploration company
Pulsar Helium Inc., a primary helium exploration and development company, has acquired 100% of Hybrid Hydrogen Inc. (Hybrid) for total consideration of $80,000.
UGI Energy Services commissions Pennsylvania (U.S.) LNG facility
The new Carlisle LNG storage and vaporization facility joins the company’s expanding network of LNG and peak shaving assets.
Australia's Woodside signs binding LNG supply deal with Turkey's BOTAS
Australia's Woodside Energy said it had signed a supply agreement with Turkish state-owned petroleum company BOTAS to deliver around 5.8 billion cubic meters of liquefied natural gas for up to nine years, starting in 2030. This deal converts the non-binding head of agreement signed by the two parti..
Five energy market trends to track in 2026, the year of the glut
This past year was a wild one for the oil and gas industry, punctuated by the 12-day Israel-Iran war in June, U.S. President Donald Trump's trade wars, the intensified targeting of energy infrastructure in Russia in its war against Ukraine, OPEC’s often perplexing production decisions and the recently threatened U.S. blockade of Venezuela.
Cheniere achieves substantial completion of Train 4 at CCL Stage 3
The CCL Stage 3 project, which, upon completion, will comprise seven mid-scale trains and more than 10 metric MMtpy of LNG capacity, continues to track ahead of schedule and on budget.
Trinity Gas Storage reaches FID on Phase II expansion
The additional capacity is expected to be placed into service on August 1, 2026.
API releases new recommended practice for the safe transport of CO2 by pipeline
CO2 pipelines are an increasingly important part of the nation’s pipeline infrastructure as companies explore new systems and consider repurposing existing assets to transport CO2 for long-term storage or enhanced oil recovery.
U.S. natural gas futures climb 2% on near-record LNG export flows
LNG export flows near record highs Gas output remains at record levels in Lower 48 states, LSEG reports Energy Transfer suspends Lake Charles LNG plant development to focus on pipelines U.S. natural gas futures climbed about 2% on Friday on near-record gas flows to liquefied natural gas (..
Baker Hughes to supply liquefaction equipment for Commonwealth LNG export project
Award from Technip Energies covers 6 mixed refrigerant turbomachinery trains for LNG production in Cameron, Louisiana LM9000 gas turbines paired with centrifugal compressors to deliver high efficiency, reliability, and lower carbon intensity Order builds on strategic agreement between Commonweal..
Energy Transfer announces suspension of development of Lake Charles LNG export project
Energy Transfer LP announced that it is suspending development of the Lake Charles LNG project in order to focus on allocating capital to its significant backlog of natural gas pipeline infrastructure projects that Energy Transfer believes provides superior risk/return profiles. Energy Transfer mana..
Asia's imports of U.S. energy drop in 2025 despite Trump trade moves
The decline in imports from the United States is largely driven by China, the world's biggest buyer of commodities, which pulled back on purchases after Trump ramped up tariffs on U.S. imports of Chinese goods, with the current average rate around 47.5%.
Freeport LNG export plant in Texas reports shutdown of liquefaction train
U.S. LNG company Freeport LNG said one of the three liquefaction trains at its LNG export plant in Texas shut on Tuesday, according to regulatory filings.
Sandpiper Chemicals selects Air Water Gas Solutions as ASU provider for blue methanol facility
Sandpiper Chemicals, LLC announced that it has selected Air Water Gas Solutions Inc. as its presumptive industrial gases supplier for its Texas City, Texas (U.S.) blue methanol facility. Air Water will design, build and operate a purpose-built air separation unit to provide oxygen, nitrogen and ins..
Wood awarded 10-year maintenance contract for Rio Grande LNG facility (U.S.)
John Wood Group has secured a significant ten-year contract with NextDecade to deliver maintenance solutions at Rio Grande LNG, a major natural gas liquefaction and export facility under development near Brownsville, Texas. Wood will provide comprehensive maintenance services to support safe, rel..
Florida’s Manatee County advances $50-MM RNG project
Nopetro Energy and Johnson Controls have partnered with Manatee County to develop a $50-MM renewable natural gas (RNG) production facility that will convert landfill waste into clean fuel for local trucks and buses.
GE Vernova expects 80 GW of gas turbine contracts by year's end
As U.S. power demand reaches record highs due to the proliferation of energy-intensive data centers supporting artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives, demand for turbines and other equipment to produce electricity from natural gas has increased.
- ExxonMobil halts 1-Bft3d blue hydrogen project in Texas
- Golden Pass LNG revises EPC contract for Trains 2 and 3
- Freeport LNG export plant in Texas to take in more natgas after unit shut on Monday
- Aramco's Jafurah gas plant (Phase 1) begins output
- Japan set to approve the restart of the world's biggest nuclear plant, lessening 2026 LNG import demand
