energy transition

Second German LNG terminal starts commercial operations at Wilhelmshaven

Germany has turned to global, seaborne LNG to replace Russian gas supplied by pipelines on which it used to depend.

Greenlane Renewables announces $1.3 MM in new RNG service agreements

The new agreements span the spectrum of Greenlane’s tiered maintenance package offerings, from essential service support to comprehensive parts and service.

China's carbon market to introduce absolute emissions caps from 2027

China will tighten its carbon trading market by introducing absolute emissions caps in some industries for the first time starting by 2027, China's cabinet said.

BASF and Yara end joint project for low-carbon ammonia at U.S. Gulf Coast

BASF and Yara International ASA have jointly decided to discontinue their project to develop a low-carbon ammonia production facility with carbon capture and storage in the U.S. Gulf Coast region.

Entergy to build gas plants for Meta's AI data center

The agreement allows Entergy Louisiana to construct three natural gas plants specifically to provide electricity for Meta's massive Hyperion data center.

Circularity Fuels converts biogas into jet fuel components at 1/100 the capital cost of methane reformers

Circularity Fuels has successfully converted biogas from a California Central Valley dairy farm into synthesis gas (syngas), a key precursor to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

Vanguard Renewables welcomes new partner to advance maritime decarbonization

Under the terms of the agreement, CMA CGM will make a strategic minority investment in Vanguard Renewables through its energy fund PULSE, ensuring access to significant volumes of RNG to be delivered on a long-term basis.

Southwest Gas seeks to move forward with RNG supply from food and wastewater in California

Southwest Gas Corp. has submitted a procurement agreement to the California Public Utilities Commission that would bring renewable natural gas (RNG) to its California customers.

A refresher on Russia's commodities clout ahead of the Trump-Putin talks

Prior to its invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russia was a leading exporter of crude oil, natural gas, coal, aluminum, nickel, steel, wheat and fertilizers - among other commodities - and the top supplier of energy products to Europe.

Thyssenkrupp Nucera abandons U.S. green hydrogen projects no longer deemed feasible

Thyssenkrupp Nucera is in intensive discussions with stakeholders in its U.S. projects and is abandoning those no longer deemed feasible due to tax and spending changes initiated by the U.S.

Corinth Pipeworks wins supply contract for Greece–North Macedonia natural gas interconnector

Corinth Pipeworks announced its participation in the Greece–North Macedonia Natural Gas Interconnector, a milestone project that strengthens regional energy security, enhances cross-border connectivity, and supports the transition to a low-carbon energy future.

NPHarvest launches industrial-scale wastewater nutrient recovery demo at biogas plant in Ankara

Finnish cleantech startup NPHarvest, which specializes in recovering nutrients from wastewater with up to 90% efficiency, has officially launched its first industrial-scale Nutrient Catcher demo unit at the Aslan Biomass biogas plant in Ankara, Türkiye.

Transit fleets make the switch to low-carbon RNG fuel inking deals with Clean Energy

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has announced a slew of new deals with transit fleets and municipalities across the country to transition their vehicles to ultra clean renewable natural gas (RNG).

EU energy policy trapped between U.S. gas and Chinese green tech

The European Union's lavish pledge to buy $750 B of U.S. energy by 2028 risks exacerbating the bloc's already outsized dependence on American gas, just as it finds itself increasingly reliant on Chinese technology to power its energy transition.

Asahi Kasei to supply 1-MW-class alkaline-water electrolyzer to hydrogen project in Finland

The system will play an essential role in Central Finland’s hydrogen production and contribute to the region’s decarbonization efforts.

Qatar threatened to cut EU LNG supplies over sustainability law

Qatar has threatened to cut gas supplies to the European Union in response to the bloc's due diligence law on forced labor and environmental damage, a letter from Qatar to the Belgian government, showed.

Philippines set for first coal power decline in 17 yr amid rising LNG use

The Philippines is on track for an annual decline in coal-fired electricity output for the first time in nearly two decades, driven by rising liquefied natural gas (LNG)-fired power generation.

IEA: Global natural gas demand growth set to accelerate in 2026 as more LNG supply comes to market

Following a slowdown in 2025, growth in global demand for natural gas is expected to rise in 2026, according to the International Energy Agency’s (IEA’s) latest quarterly Gas Market Report.

IDTechEx examines the role of gas separation membranes and biogas upgrading in energy sector

According to IDTechEx's "Gas Separation Membranes 2026–2036: Materials, Markets, Players, and Forecasts" report, membranes are now the leading technology for biogas upgrading (which produces biomethane).

India's Numaligarh Refinery extends key green hydrogen tender date amid Assam policy uncertainty

India's Numaligarh Refinery Ltd (NRL) has extended the deadline for submitting bids for its green hydrogen project in Assam by two weeks, according to a tender document, as uncertainty looms over the state's flagship clean energy policy.

U.S. firms to develop Syria energy masterplan after Trump lifts sanctions

U.S.-based firms Baker Hughes, Hunt Energy and Argent LNG will develop a masterplan for Syria's oil, gas and power sector, in a partnership aimed at rebuilding energy infrastructure shattered by 14 years of civil war.

Shell Catalysts & Technologies, Technip Energies sign global alliance agreement for carbon capture delivery

The alliance combines Shell Catalysts & Technologies' leading technology expertise with Technip Energies’ integration and project delivery excellence.

Gas use falls to fresh lows in Europe's main gas trading hub

Gas-fired electricity production has dropped to record lows in the home country of Europe's largest gas-trading hub, dealing a fresh blow to natural gas bulls who eye Europe as a key growth market for sales of LNG and pipelined gas supplies.

Turkey's clean power growth is bad news for gas market bulls

Turkey is one of the world's fastest-growing power markets, and exporters of natural gas and LNG have eyed the country as a key potential growth market. But rapid expansions to Turkey's clean power supplies may leave them disappointed.

Australia considers gas reservation for east coast in sweeping review of market rules

The Australian government said on Monday it will consider creating a gas reservation on the country's east coast as part of a sweeping review of market rules to prevent supply shortages.

Global energy CO2 emissions reached record high last year

Global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from the energy sector hit a record high for the fourth year running last year as fossil fuel use kept rising even as renewable energy reached a record high.

Robust growth drives North America RNG market to 604 MMft3d capacity in 2025

The North America renewable natural gas (RNG) market has demonstrated robust growth, expanding 35% since 2023 and adding a record 139 MMft3d in 2024, according to a recent analysis from Wood Mackenzie.

TES and CPC Finland to develop 500-MW e-NG project in Finland

Tree Energy Solutions and CPC Finland OY have established a joint company LUOTO ENERGIA OY that will develop a large-scale project in Finland. The project aims to produce electric natural gas, a green synthetic gas generated from renewable hydrogen and CO2.

hte conducts research for JGC to advance decarbonization by identifying suitable catalysts for ammonia cracking

hte and JGC have collaborated on innovative technologies for converting ammonia into hydrogen. The goal of this contract research project conducted at hte’s laboratories was to advance decarbonization by identifying suitable catalysts for ammonia cracking.

3Degrees strengthens European biomethane solutions with ISCC EU certification

3Degrees, a leading global climate solutions provider, has further reinforced its commitment to decarbonization in the European markets by securing ISCC EU certification for its biomethane solutions.