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TotalEnergies and INPEX to buy 100% of Timor Sea gas field interest from PTTEP

TotalEnergies has teamed up with INPEX to acquire 100% of the interest in the AC-RL7 permit in the Timor Sea from PTTEP.

Russia's Arctic-2 LNG set to start production during 2023

Russia's Arctic-2 LNG project, in which China's CNOOC Ltd holds a 10% stake, is proceeding as planned with first phase to start operation during this year, senior company executives said.

ABB and Samsung Engineering to collaborate on gas analyzers for Saudi Arabia’s energy industries

ABB has signed a framework agreement with Samsung Engineering in Saudi Arabia to collaborate in engineering and procurement activities in the Kingdom.

Pavilion Energy, CNOOC complete first bunker delivery to LNG-powered VLCC

Singapore's Pavilion Energy and China's CNOOC Gas and Power Group completed their first LNG ship-to-ship bunker operation for a very large crude carrier at China's Guangzhou port.

Nigeria LNG's force majeure declared in October to continue

Nigeria LNG said the force majeure it declared in October due to widespread flooding that disrupted supply is continuing.

ADNOC Gas awards $3.6-B contract to expand UAE gas processing

State oil giant Abu Dhabi National Oil Company's gas unit, ADNOC Gas, said it awarded a $3.6-B contract to expand its gas processing infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates.

Nigeria's Tinubu hails significant new gas-fired power plant

Nigeria began construction of a 1,350 megawatt gas-fired power plant near its capital Abuja, the first major project under President Bola Tinubu, who promised to improve erratic electricity supply and spur sluggish economic growth

Germany’s LNG import terminal build up

The EU Commission has approved a $43.9-MM support measure for the land-based liquefied natural gas terminal at Germany's Brunsbuettel on the North Sea, citing its contribution to the security and diversification of supply.

Equitrans U.S. Mountain Valley natural gas pipe on track for end 2023 completion

U.S. energy company Equitrans Midstream said it still expects to complete the Mountain Valley natural gas pipeline by the end of the year despite being tangled in numerous court fights since construction began in 2018.

Fulkrum lands seven figure deal on Sempra Infrastructure PALNG Phase 1 Project

Leading provider of inspection, expediting, auditing and technical staffing services, Fulkrum, has been awarded a seven-figure contract for the provision of third-party inspection services on Sempra Infrastructure’s Port Arthur LNG Phase 1 project in Port Arthur, Texas.

TC Energy isolates Columbia gas line section in Virginia, declares force majeure

TC Energy's Columbia Gas Transmission Pipeline declared a force majeure after isolating a section of its 'Line VB' pipeline after detecting a pressure drop due to an unplanned incident along Interstate 81 in Strasburg, Virginia.

Fluor reaches significant milestone on LNG Canada Project

With the arrival of the last module by ship from its fabrication yard in Zhuhai, China, Fluor Corporation announced today that it has completed the module fabrication program on the LNG Canada project in Kitimat, British Columbia, Canada.

Ksi Lisims LNG chooses Siemens Energy for low-carbon electrical compression design

The Ksi Lisims LNG project has awarded Siemens Energy a contract to assist with designing the project’s liquefaction compression and associated electrical systems.

German town threatens legal action over fast-track LNG

A German resort town said it will take legal action against the federal government's plans to build liquefied natural gas terminals off the Baltic Sea coast after the parliament passed a reform to speed up the process.

Baker Hughes to supply 3 liquefaction trains for NextDecade’s Rio Grande LNG Project

Baker Hughes announced it has been awarded an order by Bechtel Energy Inc., to be booked in the second quarter of 2023, to supply three Main Refrigerant Compressors for NextDecade’s Rio Grande LNG project in the Port of Brownsville, Texas.

Venture Global LNG seeks approval to speed up plant construction

LNG developer Venture Global LNG asked U.S. regulators for expedited review of a request to add construction workers to its Plaquemines LNG export project and to allow work around the clock seven days per week.

MAN Energy Solutions and Shell join forces to drive decarbonization solutions

MAN Energy Solutions and Shell have agreed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore the potential of combining their individual competencies and technologies to achieve their climate goals and support their customers in their decarbonization efforts.

ADNOC awards Petrofac $700-mm EPC Project

Petrofac has been selected by the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company subsidiary, ADNOC Gas Processing, to undertake a significant new Engineering, Procurement and Construction project at its Habshan Complex.

TechnipFMC awarded significant iEPCI for OMV’s Berling gas development

TechnipFMC has been awarded a significant integrated Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Installation contract by OMV AS for its Berling gas development project.

Norway approves more than $18 B in oil, gas investments

Norway's government said it has given approval for oil companies to develop 19 oil and gas fields with investments exceeding 200 billion Norwegian crowns ($18.51 billion), part of the country's strategy to extend production for decades to come.

Japan's Mitsui OSK gets approval for liquefied CO2 vessel, floating storage unit

Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K Lines has received in-principle approvals for a liquefied CO2 vessel and a floating storage and offloading unit from the American Bureau of Shipping.

Montauk Renewables, Inc. to develop RNG facility in Orange County, California

Montauk Renewables, Inc., through its subsidiary, Bowerman Power LFG, LLC, announced its planned development of a renewable natural gas landfill gas project in Irvine, CA at the Frank R. Bowerman Landfill.

Petronas, TotalEnergies and Mitsui ink carbon capture and storage project deal

Petronas said it has signed a development agreement with TotalEnergies Carbon Neutrality Ventures and Mitsui & Co. Ltd., to collaborate on a carbon capture and storage project in Malaysia.

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners and Wega form strategic partnership in Finland

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners through its CI Advanced Bioenergy Fund I announced that it has signed an agreement with Wega Group OY to establish an advanced bioenergy platform in Finland

Malaysia's MISC Group to develop ammonia engines for ships

Malaysian logistics company MISC Group has signed an agreement to develop ammonia engines for ships, marking a step towards zero-emission shipping operations, the company said.

Edison opens 'strategic' hydrogen-ready power plant near Venice

Italian energy group Edison inaugurated a new lower-emissions gas power station near Venice which in the future should also run on a hydrogen-gas mix that should be even less pollutant.

Phillips 66 completes acquisition of DCP Midstream, LP common units

Phillips 66 and DCP Midstream, LP completed the previously announced acquisition by Phillips 66 of all the publicly held common units representing limited partner interests in DCP Midstream for $41.75 per common unit in cash at a total value of approximately $3.8 B, increasing its economic interest in DCP Midstream to 86.8%.

Ren Portgás powers up for decarbonization with Synergi Gas Automated Model Builder

REN Portgás upgraded to Synergi Gas Automated Model Builder to prepare for the new energy mix as Portugal transitions to a more sustainable future.

CPGC and BASF accelerate onboard CO2 capture system development

CSSC Power Co., Ltd. and BASF have formed a solid cooperation to expedite the progress of onboard carbon capture system for commercial maritime applications.

Fuel gas blending: Follow the H2 signal

6/13/2023

In some cases, it may be practical to blend hydrogen (H2) into the local natural gas distribution network via an agreement with local utilities, but regardless of the strategy, blending must be carefully controlled. This article examines these challenges.