infrastructure

Trans Adriatic Pipeline selects Penspen for H2 repurposing assessment

Penspen, a leading international energy consultancy, has been awarded a contract by Trans Adriatic Pipeline AG (TAP) to provide H2 gap analysis services on one of the most strategic energy infrastructure projects in Europe.

Austria's OMV agrees to supply Romanian gas to Germany

Austria's OMV has struck a deal to supply Germany's Uniper with gas from its Black Sea project from 2027, as Europe seeks new ways to boost energy security after cutting ties with Russia.

Europe's LNG imports surge, but not at Asia's expense

Europe's imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) surged to an 11-month high in December, but the gain didn't come at the expense of Asia, which also recorded higher arrivals.

Trump promised swift action on U.S. LNG exports, but advisers preaching patience

Advisers to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump are urging him to take a patient approach to restarting approvals for liquefied natural gas (LNG) export licenses, fearing rapid approvals will only get overturned in court.

Nicor Gas celebrates its first renewable natural gas interconnection

Nicor Gas has celebrated the opening of its first renewable natural gas (RNG) interconnection with Air Liquide’s largest RNG facility in the world.

Phillips 66 to grow Permian midstream business with EPIC NGL acquisition

Phillips 66 announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to buy EPIC Y-Grade GP, LLC and EPIC Y-Grade, LP, which own various subsidiaries and long haul natural gas liquids pipelines, fractionation facilities and distribution systems (EPIC NGL) for total cash consideration of $2.2 B, subject to customary purchase price adjustments.

U.S. natural gas prices jump 9% as winter storms boost heating demand, freeze wells and pipes

U.S. natural gas futures soared 9% in volatile trade on Monday as winter storms battered the eastern half of the country, causing output to decline as some oil and gas wells and pipes start to freeze.

PacificLight Power to build H2-ready gas power plant in Singapore

PacificLight Power (PLP) said on Friday it has received approval from the Singapore government to build a new hydrogen (H2)-fueled gas power plant on Jurong Island.

U.S. EPA issues first underground injection permits for carbon storage in California (U.S.)

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued its first Underground Injection Control (UIC) Class VI well permits in California, allowing for carbon sequestration at a site in Kern County.

Senegal and Mauritania announce first gas from bp's Greater Tortue Ahmeyim project

The Greater Tortue Ahmeyim gas project developed by bp and partners has produced its first gas from an offshore field in Senegal and Mauritania.

European Commission says bloc can cope with halt of Russian gas flow

The European Commission played down the impact of a halt of Russian gas exports to Europe via Ukraine on Wednesday, saying the stop on Jan. 1 had been expected and that the bloc was prepared for it.

U.S. LNG gas demand hits record high on last day of the year

U.S. natural gas demand from LNG plants hit a record on December 31, 2024, climbing to 15.2 billion cubic feet in a sign of a strong year ahead from the startup of two new gas-processing plants.

Russian gas flows via Ukraine for last days as transit deal crumbles

Russia pumped gas on Monday to European customers via Ukraine for one of the last days before a key transit deal expires at the end of the year, marking the almost complete loss of Russia's once mighty hold over the European gas market.

Wison New Energies, Ace Gas & FLNG sign FEED contract for Nigeria FLNG project

Wison New Energies is proud to announce the official signing of the FEED contract for the 3-MMtpy FLNG and 230-MW Power Barge project with Ace Gas & FLNG, which is planned to be deployed in Nigeria.

U.S. natgas prices leap 23% on cold forecasts, rising LNG feedgas

U.S. natural gas futures soared more than 23% on Monday to mark their biggest daily percentage increase in two months, fueled by forecasts for more cold weather in January and an increased amount of gas flowing to liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants.

Steelhead LNG initiates new legal proceedings against Cedar LNG in British Columbia (Canada)

Steelhead LNG announced the filing of new legal proceedings against Cedar LNG, Pembina Pipeline Corporation and ARC Resources Ltd. in British Columbia in relation to the Cedar LNG Project.

Amur Gas Processing Plant fifth train startup underway

Startup and commissioning of the Amur Gas Processing Plant's fifth production train is underway. Amur GPP, which is located in Svobodny, Amur Region, will be one of the largest natural gas processing plants in the world upon completion, with throughput capacity of 42 billion cubic meters of gas per year.

Saipem and AVEVA sign MoU to develop AI solutions for engineering in energy and infrastructure sector

Saipem, a global leader in engineering services for the energy and infrastructure sectors, and AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to co-develop enhanced solutions based on artificial intelligence (AI) and machine-learning to support the engineering design and construction of energy and infrastructure facilities.

Moldova to limit power exports, limit use as Russian gas cut-off looms

Moldova said on Friday it will curb power exports and introduce measures to reduce consumption by at least a third from Jan. 1, as it prepares for an end to Russian natural gas supplies.

Russia's first ice-class LNG carrier enters sea trials

The first Russian-built, ice-class liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier has entered sea trials, as part of Russia's efforts to raise global LNG market share despite U.S. sanctions.

Colorado adopts U.S.-leading standard to cut GHG emissions from midstream oil and gas

The Colorado Air Quality Control Commission has adopted a groundbreaking new rule aimed at significantly further reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the state’s oil and gas industry. The rule addresses emissions from midstream oil and gas operations.

Tennessee Gas Pipeline announces FID on Mississippi Crossing Project (U.S.)

Tennessee Gas Pipeline L.L.C. (TGP), a subsidiary of Kinder Morgan Inc., has announced its decision to proceed with its Mississippi Crossing Project (MSX Project) after securing long-term, binding transportation agreements with customers for all the capacity.

U.S. Ex-Im bank approves $526-MM gas-to-energy loan to Guyana

The U.S. Export-Import Bank approved a $526-MM loan to Guyana for an energy project designed to double the South American country's installed electric capacity and reduce oil imports.

Modules arrive to further advance the Pluto Train 2 expansion project (Australia)

The Scarborough Energy Project has passed another significant milestone with the final Pluto Train 2 modules arriving at the Pluto LNG facility in Karratha, Western Australia.

Japan's JERA, Toho Gas to build two gas-fired power plants in Chita

Japanese power generator JERA and city gas provider Toho Gas said on Monday they will build the No.7 and No.8 gas-fired power units at JERA's Chita thermal power station in central Japan, targeting operations in fiscal year 2029.

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.

Energy Transfer's unit signs 20-yr LNG agreement with Chevron

U.S. pipeline operator Energy Transfer said on Thursday its unit has entered a 20-yr LNG sale and purchase agreement with oil and gas major Chevron.

Natural gas demand from U.S. LNG export plants heads for first decline in 8 yr

Demand for U.S. natural gas to produce liquefied natural gas (LNG) for export this year is headed for its first decline since the country started exporting the super-chilled fuel from the lower 48 states eight years ago.

U.S. DOE completes LNG study update, announces 60-d comment period

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has released an updated study of U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports. The DOE has been given the responsibility by Congress under the Natural Gas Act to evaluate the public interest of proposed exports to countries with which the United States does not have a Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

Asahi Kasei receives governmental support to expand manufacturing capacity for green H2 production equipment

Asahi Kasei has received governmental support for the expansion of its manufacturing capacity for cell frames and membranes of alkaline water electrolyzers for the production of green hydrogen (H2) at its plant site in Kawasaki, Japan.