economics
Macquarie launches sale of Czech firm GasNet
GasNet, the Czech Republic's largest gas distributor, has been put up for sale by Macquarie Asset Management, newspaper Hospodarske Noviny reported, citing four unnamed sources.
Asahi Kasei and Mitsui to establish supply and procurement systems for bio-methanol
Asahi Kasei Corporation and Mitsui & Co., Ltd. will establish a supply and procurement scheme for bio-methanol produced in the United States.
Japan to invest $107 B in hydrogen supply over 15 years
Japan plans to invest $107.5 B over the next 15 years to supply the country with hydrogen, the government said, as it accelerates efforts to use the gas to shift to a low carbon economy.
LNG developer Venture Global spars with customers over cargoes
Venture Global LNG, which is building three multi-billion dollar U.S. liquefied natural gas processing plants, is sparring with two customers of its first project over mechanical failures that have prevented commercial deliveries a year after initial shipments began.
U.S. burns more natural gas as wind power drops, Canadian wildfires cloud solar
U.S. power generators were forced to burn more natural gas to produce electricity this week than usual as the amount of wind power dropped and smoke from Canadian wildfires blocked output from solar panels, according to U.S. and regional power data.
Asian spot LNG prices flat on limited demand, ample spot supplies
Asian spot liquefied natural gas remained flat this week at a two-year low, as ample spot supplies and limited buying activity kept prices steady in a range.
Enbridge sees Canada Woodfibre LNG export plant in service in 2027
Enbridge Inc's Woodfibre LNG partnership in British Columbia was on track to enter service in 2027, says Cynthia Hansen, president of gas transmission and midstream at the Canadian energy company.
Tokyo Gas to spend $1.4 B on renewable power at home and abroad
Japan's Tokyo Gas is shifting its overseas focus to renewable energy and away from regional upstream gas projects as it seeks to combat climate change, its president said, although it will invest in LNG.
Germany welcomes construction of hydrogen-ready pipeline with Italy
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said he is pleased that Italy and Germany have agreed to push ahead with work on the construction of a new pipeline to transport gas and hydrogen between the countries.
Europe's gas prices stabilize as storage additions slow
Europe’s gas storage is refilling much more slowly than usual as the drop in prices encourages more consumption by industrial users and power generators while diverting LNG cargoes to Asia.
U.S. natural gas futures slip after bigger-than-expected storage build
U.S. natural gas futures eased into a narrow range after a government report showed a bigger-than-usual storage build last week, overshadowing support from forecasts for warmer weather.
S&P Global seeks feedback on new LNG forward month price assessment
Platts, part of S&P Global Commodity Insights released a consultation note for a new liquefied natural gas (LNG) price assessment for cargoes delivered a month after the front-month JKM benchmark.
Despite China heatwave, weak factory demand curbs LNG imports
An ongoing heatwave in China is boosting power demand for cooling, but tepid industrial demand and record high coal inventories are keeping prices at two-year lows and limiting spot LNG imports.
Increased U.S. renewable and natural gas generation likely to reduce summer coal demand
The EPA forecasts the largest increases in U.S. electricity generation this summer (June, July, and August) will come from solar, wind, and natural gas-fired power plants because of new generating capacity coming online, according to their June Short-Term Energy Outlook.
Trinidad to restart idled LNG unit by early 2027 amid restructuring
Trinidad and Tobago aims to restart an idled liquefied natural gas unit by the first quarter of 2027 after agreeing to restructure the facility's ownership and negotiate new gas supplies, according to three people with knowledge of the plans.
U.S. natural gas climbs as hot weather outlook boosts power demand prospects
U.S. natural gas futures climbed more than 2% to a one-week high, as forecasts for warmer weather bolstered the demand outlook for the fuel to cool homes and businesses.
U.S. natgas down 2% on lower flows to LNG export plants, mild weather
U.S. natural gas futures fell about 2% on lower gas flows to liquefied natural gas plants due to maintenance, forecasts for milder weather and less demand over the next two weeks than previously expected and a drop in global gas prices.
Russia's Sakhalin invites India and China to tap energy resources
The local governor of Russia's Pacific island of Sakhalin has invited companies from India and China to tap the region's energy resources following the departure of European and American oil and gas majors.
Technip Energies selected by RWE for first phase of Stallingborough Carbon Capture CCGT Project in the UK
Technip Energies and its partner GE Gas Power have been selected by RWE Generation UK plc to perform a pre-FEED study for a new, decarbonized natural gas-fired Combined Cycle Gas Turbine plant with a fully integrated carbon capture facility.
IMI Critical Engineering completes first pilot test for green hydrogen generation
IMI Critical Engineering has successfully completed its first field test for the generation of green hydrogen using its new IMI VIVO polymer electrolyte membrane electrolyzer.
Monthly U.S. propane exports in March 2023 reach a record high
U.S. propane exports reached a record 1.7 million bpd in March 2023, the highest level since the EIA began collecting this data in 1973.
Roseville, California converts organic waste into renewable fuel for solid waste trucks
The City of Roseville, California has embarked on a groundbreaking initiative to decrease greenhouse gas emissions and minimize landfill waste by powering its trash and recycling fleet with renewable natural gas derived from the digestion of organic waste.
Bangladesh power cuts may last two more weeks on fuel shortages
Bangladesh could face power cuts for two more weeks, its power minister said, as higher electricity consumption because of rising temperatures has caused a fuel shortfall for generation plants.
Hungary buys 100 mcm of gas from Azerbaijan
Hungary's state-owned energy group MVM has agreed to buy 100 mcm of natural gas from Azerbaijan's state energy firm SOCAR, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said on his Facebook page.
U.S. natural gas futures jump 5% on low wind power forecasts, soaring global prices
U.S. natural gas futures soared 5% on forecasts for low wind power, warmer weather and higher air conditioning demand over the next two weeks than previously expected, rising exports to Mexico and a jump in global gas prices.
U.S. natural gas up 2% on forecast for more demand, record exports to Mexico
U.S. natural gas futures rose about 2% on forecasts for more demand over the next two weeks than previously expected and record exports to Mexico.
Russia's Taman port set to suspend LPG exports over drone danger
Russia's Black Sea port of Taman is poised to suspend exports of highly-explosive liquefied petroleum gas because of concerns linked to drone attacks.
U.S. LNG exports fall in May on lower output and changing demand trends
U.S. exports of liquefied natural gas fell in May to 7.66 million tons from a record 8.01 million tons in April as plant maintenance curbed some output and weaker prices in Europe cut flows to the region, shipping data showed.
Galp eyes final decision on green hydrogen plant this year
Portugal's oil company Galp hopes to take the final investment decision on its first 100-megawatt green hydrogen unit by year-end, but still needs to clarify some regulatory and tax issues, a company official said.
Germany, EU to combine funding schemes to boost green hydrogen
Germany wants to combine its H2Global funding scheme to support green hydrogen with the new European Hydrogen Bank, the economy ministry said in a statement.
- Australia's Woodside Energy to buy US LNG developer Tellurian for $1.2 billion
- Gasum powers Equinor's platform supply vessel with bio-LNG
- Oman plans third LNG train, boosting domestic production to more than 15 MMtpy
- ADNOC deploys pioneering AI-enabled process optimization technology
- Mexico Pacific announces long-term LNG SPA with POSCO International
