economics

Russia's domestic LPG prices halve following EU embargo

Domestic prices of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in Russia halved in December from the previous month due to an influx of the fuel, exports of which have been curbed by European sanctions.

What happens when Russian gas to Europe via Ukraine stops?

Here is what happens if Russian gas transit via Ukraine is completely turned off and who will be affected most.

Qatar threatens to stop EU gas sales if fined under due diligence law

Qatar would stop shipping gas to the European Union if member states strictly enforce a new law on forced labor and environmental damage, Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi told the Financial Times in an interview published on Sunday.

U.S. natgas prices ease after hitting 23-month high

U.S. natural gas futures edged down on Monday from a near 23-month high in volatile trading, as short-term warmer weather forecasts countered support from a rise in the amount of gas flowing to liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants and long-term cooler forecasts.

Russia calls gas sales to Europe 'complicated' as deal with Ukraine nears end

Russia said on Monday the situation with European countries that buy its gas through a transit deal via Ukraine was very complicated and needs more attention, a day after talks between President Vladimir Putin and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico.

Venture Global LNG wants force majeure at first plant extended to 2025

Venture Global LNG wants to extend the force majeure at its Calcasieu Pass liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant in Louisiana (U.S.) to 2025, delaying first supplies under long-term contracts to three years after starting production, according to its initial public offering document.

Turkey, Hungary say U.S. grants waivers for Russian Gazprombank gas payments

Turkey and Hungary said they have received exemptions for gas payments to Russia after the United States imposed sanctions on Gazprombank, removing a major hurdle to the gas trade with Moscow.

Chevron, Woodside in Western Australia LNG asset swap deal

Woodside and Chevron said on Thursday they would streamline oil and gas operations in Western Australia through a stake swap deal, a move resulting in the Australian energy giant exiting the $34-B Wheatstone LNG project.

Update: U.S. natgas prices climb 4% to 13-month high on lower output, rising LNG feedgas

U.S. natural gas futures climbed about 4% to a 13-month high on Thursday on lower output in recent days and an increase in the amount of gas flowing to liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants to an 11-month high.

Russia's Gazprom supplies first LNG to Italy

Russian energy giant Gazprom has delivered its first cargo of LNG to Italy from LNG Portovaya plant on the Baltic Sea, LSEG data showed on Wednesday.

ADNOC signs 15-yr LNG supply deal with Germany's EnBW

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company has signed an agreement to supply German utility company EnBW with 600,000 tpy of LNG from its Ruwais project for 15 years.

Phillips 66 outlines nearly $3-B capital program for 2025

Phillips 66 announced a 2025 capital budget of $2.1 billion, including $998 million for sustaining capital and $1.1 billion for growth capital.

Moldova declares state of emergency as risk of Russian gas cutoff looms

Moldova's parliament voted early on Friday to impose a national state of emergency for 60 days starting on Dec. 16 due to an expected cut-off of Russian gas supplies from Jan. 1.

Hungary says Russian gas payment issue has been resolved

Hungary has found a solution that will allow it to pay for Russian gas shipments via the Turkstream pipeline from Bulgaria without falling foul of U.S. sanctions, its foreign minister said on Friday, without providing details of the agreement.

Australia's Santos to supply Japan's Shizuoka with LNG

Santos, Australia's No.2 independent oil and gas producer by market cap, said on Thursday it signed a deal to supply Japanese gas distributor Shizuoka Gas with liquefied natural gas (LNG).

Europe energy markets are well supplied but prices too high, SEFE CEO says

European energy markets are very well supplied but market prices are significantly higher than before, leading to Europe losing a competitive edge in the global economy, the head of nationalized German energy firm SEFE said.

Qatar energy minister has no concerns over Trump vow to lift LNG exports cap

Qatar has no concerns about U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's promise to lift a cap on liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports, Qatar's Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi said on Saturday, adding his country would cope with any competition.

U.S. natural gas up more than 3% to 1-week high as weather turns colder

U.S. natural gas futures rose > 3% to more than a one-week high on Monday, helped by a shift in short-term forecasts to cooler weather that would lead to increased gas demand for heating.

Gas price shock set to add to Europe's industrial pain

Europe's struggling industries are bracing for a new gas price shock over the coming winter months, as colder weather depletes stocks, competition with Asia for liquefied natural gas (LNG) intensifies, and the prospect of reduced Russian supplies looms.

Biden Administration to release LNG study by mid-December

The U.S. plans to issue a study on the environmental and economic effects of liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports by the middle of this month, a Department of Energy (DOE) official said on Wednesday.

Sembcorp Industries inks 10-yr LNG supply deal with Chevron's Singapore unit

Sembcorp Industries said its Sembcorp Fuels unit signed a deal with Chevron USA's Singapore unit to import up to 0.6 MMtpy LNG starting in 2028.

bp seeks buyers for U.S. natural gas pipeline system stake

bp is seeking buyers for a stake in its U.S. natural gas pipeline network. The British energy company could raise up to $3 B from the sale, with sources saying that bp may sell up to a 49% stake in the business.

API: Demand for U.S. LNG shows folly of permitting pause

Global demand for U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) remains strong – which again should give pause to the Biden administration’s decision to halt in permitting for new and pending LNG export projects.

Putin removes Gazprombank from payments for Russian gas exports

Russian President Vladimir Putin canceled a requirement for all buyers of Russian gas to pay through Gazprombank, a presidential decree showed on Thursday, after the United States targeted the state-controlled lender with sanctions.

Pakistan defers LNG contract with Qatar for a year

Pakistan has deferred an agreement to buy liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Qatar for a year, Petroleum Minister Musadik Malik said on Wednesday, and will now receive the contracted LNG cargoes in 2026 instead of 2025.

Rising LNG terminal costs to make new U.S. projects less competitive

Rising costs of building and equipping new U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) plants will reduce the competitiveness of U.S. gas exports.

Flex LNG announces 15-yr time charter for Flex Constellation LNG carrier

Flex LNG announced it has agreed a new Time Charter Agreement for Flex Constellation for 15-years. Commencement of the charter will occur during the first or second quarter of 2026 with maturity in 2041. The TC also include an extension option for the charterer until 2043.

Argentina government greenlights key Vaca Muerta gas pipeline project

Argentina's government has greenlit a key $500-MM private sector gas pipeline expansion project, a key signal of state support to boost transport capacity as it ramps up domestic energy production.

QatarEnergy signs long-term LNG deal with Shell for delivery to China

State-owned QatarEnergy has signed a long-term sales and purchase agreement with oil and gas major Shell to supply it with LNG for delivery to China. The deal is for the supply of 3 MMtpy of LNG, said QatarEnergy in a statement on Monday, adding that the agreement will start in January 2025.

Woodside to bring in several partners to Louisiana LNG project by March

Woodside Energy expects to bring several partners into its Louisiana liquefied natural gas development by the time the company gives the financial go-ahead to the U.S. project in the first quarter of 2025, said its CEO. Australia-listed Woodside is seeking to sell a 50% stake in the Louisiana LNG project.