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Russia's gas exports via Kazakhstan to Uzbekistan set to increase in 2025
Russia's natural gas exports through Kazakhstan to Uzbekistan are set to increase to 7.3 Bm3 this year from 5.6 Bm3 in 2024.
India's GreenLine Mobility to invest $275 MM to decarbonize heavy truck fleet
India's GreenLine Mobility Solutions will invest $275 MM to accelerate decarbonization of heavy trucks in the country, in a move to cut logistics-related emissions and align its supply chain with sustainability goals.
IEA: European LNG imports to increase 25% in 2025
Europe's imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) are set to increase by a quarter this year, as the continent needs to offset lower pipeline gas supplies amid a weather-driven rise in demand.
Singapore port authority receives proposals for scaling up LNG marine fuel supply
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore has received a total of 14 proposals to scale up the supply of LNG for marine fuel, the government body said
Mubadala Energy takes stake in Kimmeridge gas, LNG projects in U.S.
Mubadala Energy, an arm of one of Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth funds, signed a deal on Thursday with energy investor Kimmeridge that will give it stakes in gas assets in the U.S., marking its entry into the market as part of its growth plans.
Russia, Sri Lanka discuss fuel supply, LNG projects
Russia and Sri Lanka discussed Russian companies' participation in construction and modernization of LNG facilities on the island, the Russian energy ministry said
New LNG plant to boost Venture Global profits as Calcasieu serves long-term customers
Long-term customers to get good deals on LNG from Calcasieu Pass Venture to charge higher spot prices for LNG from Plaquemines Calcasieu customers to continue arbitration cases Venture Global Inc is about to start selling LNG cargoes from a Louisiana export terminal to long-term customers..
Cedar LNG selects contractor to build feedstock pipeline
Cedar LNG recently selected Ledcor Haisla Limited Partnership (LHLP) to construct the pipeline scope of work for the Cedar LNG Project.
Indonesia to divert LNG cargoes to local buyers in April-May, adjust Singapore exports
Indonesia's upstream oil and gas regulator SKK Migas will during April and May divert five export cargoes of LNG to domestic buyers. Indonesia will also optimize gas exports from the Natuna area to neighboring Singapore, while reducing exports via its Sumatra pipeline to Singapore
Azerbaijan urges EU to reassess finance restrictions on gas corridor expansion
The European Union must reassess its financing and policies on long-term contracts if it wants to keep importing natural gas from Azerbaijan, President Ilham Aliyev said, adding Baku may seek other export markets instead.
Shell lowers first-quarter LNG production outlook
Shell lowered its first-quarter LNG production outlook in a trading update, citing the impact of bad weather in Australia, before it publishes results on May 2.
Petronet LNG signs initial pact with Odisha government to set up a 4-MMtpy LNG terminal
The LNG operator has signed an initial pact with India's Odish state government to possible build a 4-MMtpy LNG terminal.
U.S. propane consumption reached an 18-year record in January amid cold snap
U.S. propane consumption reached 1.48 MMbpd in January 2025, the most January consumption on record since January 2005 and the most for any month since February 2007, as severe cold drove up heating demand across much of the country.
Chinese LNG buyers resell U.S. cargoes as tariffs bite
Chinese buyers of liquefied natural gas (LNG) are re-selling U.S.-sourced cargoes as tit-for-tat tariffs drive up import costs, and the trend is set to accelerate as new multi-year supply deals kick in this month and domestic demand weakens.
NextDecade signs 20-yr deal with Aramco to supply LNG from Rio Grande facility
U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) producer NextDecade has signed an agreement with a subsidiary of Saudi Aramco to supply the superchilled gas from its Rio Grande, Texas facility for 20 yr.
ZIM announces long-term chartering agreements for 10 LNG dual-fueled vessels
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. has signed new agreements for the long-term charter of ten 11,500-TEU liquefied natural gas (LNG) dual-fuel container vessels, with total charter hire consideration of approximately $2.3 B to serve across ZIM's various global trades.
European gas prices hit 6-months lows on China trade tariff retaliation
Dutch and British gas prices plunged to their lowest in over six months in line with sharp declines in oil and stock markets after China announced retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods, fanning global recession fears.
Gazprom's venture seeks workers for vast Ust-Luga gas complex
RusKhimAlyans, a subsidiary of Russia's state-owned Gazprom, announced job vacancies for its new gas processing complex in the Baltic Sea port of Ust-Luga, in a sign of confidence the plant will start operations despite sanctions.
Japan's Mitsubishi may consider investing in $44-B Alaska LNG project, CEO says
Japanese trading house Mitsubishi Corp may consider investing in Alaska's $44-B LNG project, though any decision will require careful review, including factors such as the 1,300 km distance to the West coast, the need to build liquefaction facilities, and future LNG demand in Southeast Asia and other regions.
Venture Global's Calcasieu Pass LNG (U.S.) facility gets FERC approval
The U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has granted approval to U.S. LNG developer Venture Global Inc to commence service on the remainder of the facilities at the Calcasieu Pass LNG Terminal in Louisiana, according to a filing on Thursday.
Poland to upgrade gas link to Ukraine to boost transit capacity
Poland's Gaz-System will upgrade a metering station on the gas pipeline to Ukraine to boost gas transit capacity towards its eastern neighbor. The upgrade of the Hermanowice station will be ready at the end of 2025 or early 2026.
Argentina starts gas exports to Brazil through Bolivia
Argentina has for the first time exported gas from its Vaca Muerta shale formation to Brazil using a set of Bolivian pipelines, in a deal between TotalEnergies, Bolivia's YPFB and Matrix Energia, the Brazilian company said.
ABB delivers integrated automation and digital technology for India’s largest energy pipeline network
ABB has successfully delivered an integrated scope of advanced automation and digital solutions for Indian Oil Corporation Ltd’s countrywide oil and gas pipeline network. Spanning over 20,000 km across multiple states in India, the network is vital to supporting the country’s energy needs, transporting 125 million metric tons of oil and 49 million metric standard cubic meters of gas annually.
Japan's Tokyo Gas expands in U.S. shale gas with Chevron deal
TG Natural Resources LLC, co-owned by Tokyo Gas and Castleton Commodities International, has bought a 70% stake in east Texas gas assets from Chevron for $525 MM, as it expands its U.S. gas business.
Gas giants say Australia opposition’s plan to reserve supplies could worsen shortfall
Global gas giants said an election campaign proposal by Australia's opposition coalition that would force producers to direct more export gas into the domestic market would deter investment without tackling looming shortages.
Europe could need an extra $11 B of gas to refill winter stores
Europe may need up to an extra 250 cargoes of LNG this year, costing at least $11 B to refill its depleted gas stores
U.S. LNG exports soar in March on ramp up of Plaquemines LNG plant
The U.S. exported a record amount of LNG in March, selling more than 9 MMt of the superchilled gas
Canada’s propane exports to Asia are growing, making up more than 40% of exports in 2024
Canada’s propane exports have steadily increased over the last decade, reaching record highs in 2024 as new marine export terminals streamlined the flow of propane from western Canada to export destinations, particularly to Asia.
U.S. regulators issue preliminary environmental support for Rio Grande LNG
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued a preliminary decision supporting environmental approval for NextDecade's Rio Grande LNG project in southern Texas.
EU ban on Russia's LNG re-exports comes into effect
The European Union's ban on re-exporting Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) via EU ports, which aims to reduce Moscow's revenues after its invasion of Ukraine, came into effect this week.
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- India's BPCL signs LPG supply deal with Norway's Equinor
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