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Ukraine buys U.S. LNG amid Trump-Putin talks on ending war
Ukraine has bought 100 MMm3 of U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) in a deal between state firm Naftogaz and Poland's Orlen, days after Kyiv declared its plan to buy large volumes of U.S. gas this year.
ExxonMobil Australia, Woodside approve FID for $221-MM gas project
ExxonMobil's Australian unit said that its Gippsland Basin JV with Woodside Energy has approved its final investment decision to develop the Turrum Phase 3 project, targeting underdeveloped gas resources and possibly providing additional resources for the domestic market
Brazil's Petrobras in talks with U.S. LNG suppliers for long-term deal
Brazil's state-run oil firm Petrobras is in talks with U.S. LNG suppliers for a long-term import deal. Brazil is Latin America's largest oil producer, but consumes more gas than it produces and relies on imports to fill the gap.
Alaskan officials to seek investors in Japan as Trump touts U.S. LNG
The project aims to transport natural gas south from Alaska's remote north via a $44-B 1,300-km pipeline, to be shipped as LNG to Japan, South Korea and Taiwan. Exports could begin by 2030 from a project that could deliver about 3.5 Bft3/d.
CTCI Corp., IHI awarded EPC contract to build LNG cryo tanks for CPC Corp. in Taiwan
CTCI Corporation has jointly won a NT$26.6-B (> $800 MM) EPC bid with Japan’s IHI Plant Services Corporation to build LNG cryogenic tanks for CPC Corp., Taiwan’s state-owned petroleum company, at CPC Kaohsiung Intercontinental LNG Terminal.
Kent secures engineering/execution of UK compressor station project
Kent announced its integral role in the delivery of a major infrastructure project at the Wormington Compressor Station in Gloucestershire, UK. This project, delivered on behalf of United Living Infrastructure Services (ULIS), is designed to enhance the resilience and sustainability of the UK’s gas network.
U.S. natural gas pipeline project completions increase takeaway capacity in producing regions
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), natural gas pipeline projects completed in 2024 increased takeaway capacity by approximately 6.5 Bft3d in key production regions, including Appalachia, Haynesville, the Permian Basin, and the Eagle Ford.
Alaska (U.S.) LNG project could start up by 2030, state governor says
Exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Alaska (U.S.) could begin by 2030, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy said on Friday. U.S. President Donald Trump talked up the proposed $44-B Alaska LNG project in his address to Congress last week.
Woodside signs long-term LNG supply deal with China Resources Gas
Australian energy giant Woodside Energy has signed a long-term sale and purchase agreement with China Resources Gas International for the supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to China.
Argentina plans to tender next week for LNG cargoes for winter
Argentina will launch a tender process for five to six liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes next week to satisfy gas demand during the upcoming southern hemisphere winter.
U.S., Vietnam firms sign deals on energy and minerals
Vietnamese and Americans firms have signed a series of deals on energy and minerals during a visit to the United States by Vietnam's trade minister.
ABB and Charbone Hydrogen sign agreement to advance North American green H2 production facilities
ABB and Charbone Hydrogen Corp. – an integrated green H2 production company based in Montreal, Canada – have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) agreement to collaborate on the development of up to 15 modular and scalable green H2 production facilities across North America over the next five years, providing a clean fuel source for existing H2 users and heavy industrial processes such as steelmaking, which currently use grey H2 as an energy source.
Siemens Energy secures $1.6-B gas-fired power plant projects in Saudi Arabia
Siemens Energy has been awarded a $1.6-B project to provide technology for two gas-fired power plants in Saudi Arabia, the German company said.
Egypt to lease German gas liquefaction unit to bolster production
Egypt, which has struggled with declining domestic gas production, plans to lease a German floating gas liquefaction unit, the Egyptian petroleum ministry said.
Cheniere to use electricity to cut emissions from LNG production
Top U.S. LNG producer Cheniere plans on using electricity from the Texas grid at some of its LNG facilities to reduce emissions.
Woodside investment decision on Louisiana LNG may slip into Q2
Australia's Woodside LNG may push a final investment decision on its Louisiana LNG plant into the second quarter of 2025 as talks to sell half of the project drag on
First LNG cargo produced at Corpus Christi Stage 3 export facility
In February 2025, Corpus Christi Stage 3, an expansion of the existing Corpus Christi liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility, produced its first LNG cargo, according to the developer Cheniere Energy.
U.S. approves extension to Delfin LNG export permit
The U.S. has approved an extension to Delfin LNG's free trade permit, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Monday at the CERAWeek energy conference in Houston, Texas (U.S.).
Vietnam to sign U.S. deals as trade, energy officials meet
Vietnam expects to sign pacts with the U.S. this week after its trade minister meets U.S. trade and energy officials.
North Ammonia, Höegh Evi to explore a clean ammonia supply chain from Norway to Europe
North Ammonia, a developer of renewable fuels of non-biological origin (RFNBO) ammonia facilities in Norway, and Höegh Evi, a global leader in marine energy infrastructure, have signed an agreement to explore a value chain for supplying hydrogen to European industrial users using green ammonia produced in Norway.
India's IOC seeks LNG cargoes for 2025-2029 delivery
State-run Indian Oil Corp (IOC) has issued a tender seeking liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes for delivery through to 2029, two industry sources said on Friday.
Ukraine's Naftogaz and Poland's Orlen to cooperate in LNG
Ukrainian oil and gas company Naftogaz and Polish energy group Orlen signed an agreement on Friday to cooperate in the liquefied natural gas (LNG) sector and help Kyiv to diversify its gas supplies.
Indonesia embarks on long-stalled LNG push to displace diesel in power plants
After a decade of false starts, Indonesia is rolling out a $1.5-B project to distribute LNG on a small scale to feed dozens of power plants now running on diesel via a unique hub-and-spoke model across its vast archipelago.
European leaders add pressure to solve Kyiv gas transit halt
European leaders are set to urge EU authorities and Kyiv to intensify talks over a halt to Russian gas transit through Ukraine, according to draft summit conclusions seen by Reuters that follow pressure from Slovakia.
U.S. butane exports reached a new record in 2024
The U.S. is exporting record volumes of normal butane as global demand for LPG surges. U.S. normal butane exports averaged nearly 500,000 bpd in 2024, a 12% increase from the previous year
LNG retrofits surge as maritime industry seeks short-term carbon reduction solutions
A surprising development in 2024 was the resurgence of LNG retrofits as shipowners sought immediate carbon reductions to navigate regulatory requirements. More than 305 LNG-fueled ships were ordered last year, accounting for approximately 14% of newbuilding orders, significantly outpacing methanol and ammonia alternatives.
U.S. approves LNG export extension for Golden Pass
The U.S. Department of Energy said on Wednesday it has approved an extension of a permit for exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from a Golden Pass LNG LLC project, jointly owned by QatarEnergy and ExxonMobil, being built in Texas.
Canada's Enbridge earmarks $2 B until 2028 for Mainline network upgrade
Canadian midstream company Enbridge said that it plans to invest $2.5 B in its liquids and natural gas systems, with $2 B allocated to its Mainline network through 2028.
Gazprom's gas exports via TurkStream to Europe at record high in February, data shows
Natural gas exports by Russia's energy giant Gazprom via the undersea TurkStream pipeline to Europe have reached a record high of more than 55 million cubic meters (mcm) per day this month, Reuters calculations showed on Friday.
Malaysia's Petronas to supply more gas to Sabah Energy
Malaysian state energy firm Petronas said on it will supply more gas to Sabah Energy to help meet the industrial needs of northern Borneo's Sabah state.
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