infrastructure
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.
MHI Hydrogen Infrastructure formalizes agreement with Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association
Mitsubishi Power Americas, through its subsidiary MHI Hydrogen Infrastructure (MHI H2I), has announced a subrecipient agreement between the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association (PNWH2) and MHI H2I’s Boardman Hydrogen Hub project.
Update: Germany's DET says Wilhelmshaven to offer LNG capacity in May
Deutsche Energy Terminal (DET) said on Thursday that Germany's Wilhelmshaven liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal intends to market capacity for ships to discharge LNG in May 2025, adding that there would be limited slots available in the first quarter there and at another location.
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.
YPF, Shell sign agreement for first phase of the Argentina LNG project
YPF President and CEO Horacio Marin, and Shell's Executive Vice President of LNG, Cederic Cremers, have signed a project development agreement (PDA) for the development of Argentina’s LNG project.
Energy Dome and ENGIE sign pioneering storage offtake agreement
Energy Dome, a long-duration energy storage (LDES) technology company, and ENGIE have signed an offtake agreement for the first full-scale CO2 Battery developed by Energy Dome in Ottana, Sardinia, Italy.
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.
CANSOLV CO₂ capture system to play key role in Net Zero Teesside Power
Shell Catalysts & Technologies is pleased to announce that the CANSOLV CO2 Capture System will play a key role in Net Zero Teesside Power (NZT Power), after the landmark UK project took its final investment decision (FID) and prepares for construction.
Deep Sky secures $40-MM grant from Breakthrough Energy Catalyst to scale direct air capture
Deep Sky, the Quebec, Canada-based carbon removal project developer, has secured a $40-MM grant commitment from Breakthrough Energy Catalyst (Catalyst). The funds, subject to the satisfaction of funding conditions, will be allocated to the construction of Deep Sky Alpha (formerly Deep Sky Labs) and its associated research and testing of direct air capture (DAC) technologies.
Bureau Veritas, Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. announce partnership to develop carbon capture and storage solutions
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore is partnering with Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. to develop floating CO2 storage units and carbon capture and storage projects in the Republic of Korea, with the aim to significantly reduce green house gas emissions.
Germany's Wilhelmshaven LNG terminal will not operate in Q1, DET says
Germany's Wilhelmshaven LNG terminal, built in response to Europe's energy crisis, is currently not expected to handle any deliveries during the first quarter of 2025, according to a statement by its government-owned operator.
Venture Global’s Plaquemines LNG achieves first LNG production
Venture Global has reached first liquefied natural gas (LNG) production at the company’s second facility, Plaquemines LNG, in Port Sulphur, Louisiana (U.S.).
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.
Gasunie updates its national hydrogen network rollout plan
Over the coming years, Gasunie subsidiary Hynetwork will be rolling out the national hydrogen network for the Netherlands in various stages. In this interview, Helmie Botter, Business Development Hydrogen Manager at Gasunie, and Joost Hooghiem, Director of Hydrogen Network Netherlands, explain the current status.
Air Liquide receives EU support for its large-scale renewable H2 ENHANCE project
Air Liquide received EU support to develop the first large-scale project for the production, liquefaction and distribution of low-carbon and renewable hydrogen from ammonia.
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.
- EnviTec Biogas looks to expand biogas production into the U.S.
- Biogas in France: TotalEnergies starts its 2nd largest unit in Normandy
- ONEOK announces joint ventures with MPLX to build LPG export terminal at U.S. Gulf Coast location
- Ukraine plans to import 800 MMm3 of gas until April after Russian strikes
- Trump lifts freeze on U.S. LNG export permit applications
