infrastructure
Putin arrives in Mongolia, key link in planned gas pipeline to China
The Kremlin said on Monday that Russian President Vladimir Putin had arrived for a state visit in Mongolia, which lies on the route of a planned new gas pipeline connecting Russia and China.
Turkey's Botas buying 4 Bm3y of LNG from Shell in 10-year deal
Turkish state energy company Botas and British oil major Shell have signed a 10-year LNG agreement for a total of 40 LNG cargoes of approximately 4 Bm3 to be delivered annually for a period covering 10 years starting from 2027.
Russia's Jan–August LNG exports up 7%, jump by 32% in August
Russia's January–August exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) increased by 7.3% from a year earlier to 20.7 metric MMt and jumped by almost a third in August compared to the previous month, mainly due to LNG from Yamal.
Texas (U.S.) narrows gas plant projects vying for $5.4 B in funding
The Public Utility Commission (PUC) of Texas has selected 17 projects, seeking $5.38 B in government funding, to advance in a new program aimed at spurring the development of gas-fired power plants.
Golden Pass LNG asks U.S. regulator for 3-yr extension to complete construction
The developer of a Texas liquefied natural gas export project on Wednesday asked U.S. regulators for a three-year extension to complete construction of the $10-B Golden Pass LNG project, citing scheduling uncertainties. Golden Pass LNG, a joint venture of QatarEnergy and ExxonMobil building an 18-MMtpy LNG export project on the Texas coast, wrote that a change in primary contractors requires an extension until November 2029.
Venture Global seeks OK to unload first LNG commissioning cargo at Louisiana plant
U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) company Venture Global LNG sought authorization on Thursday from U.S. energy regulators by Aug. 30 to unload the first LNG commissioning cargo at the Plaquemines export plant under construction in Louisiana.
Chart Industries and Element Resources partner on hydrogen eco-system deployment
Chart Industries Inc., a leading global solutions provider to clean energy and industrial gas markets, is partnering with Element Resources Inc., a leader in green hydrogen (H2) production, to advance the utilization and adoption of H2 and other clean fuels using an ‘eco-system’ approach.
ONEOK to acquire Medallion and controlling interest in EnLink for $5.9 B
ONEOK announced that it has executed a definitive agreement with Global Infrastructure Partners under which ONEOK will acquire interest in EnLink Midstream and Medallion Midstream for nearly $6 B.
Mexico Pacific announces long-term LNG SPA with POSCO International
Mexico Pacific, owner of the Saguaro Energía LNG facility and associated Sierra Madre Pipeline, announced that it has signed a sales and purchase agreement of 700,000 tpy of LNG with POSCO International Corporation.
Cyprus mulls ending gas imports monopoly to address project delays
Cyprus wants to end a state monopoly over the import of natural gas in an attempt to find a quick workaround over serious project delays in getting the commodity to market.
Linde to invest $2 B in Canada to supply hydrogen to Dow's Alberta chemical complex
Industrial gases firm Linde said it would invest more than $2 B to build a clean hydrogen facility for supplying to Dow's Path2Zero production complex in Alberta, Canada.
Kremlin says Europe will pay more unless Ukraine extends gas transit deal
European consumers will face higher prices unless Kyiv agrees to extend a deal on Russian gas transit via Ukraine once it expires on Dec. 31.
Nu:ionic Technologies (Canada), HybriGenix Futures to collaborate on hydrogen production facility in Canada
Nu:ionic Technologies (Canada), Inc. and HybriGenix Futures Inc. announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on an innovative clean power and hydrogen production facility in Alberta, Canada.
Nigeria's NNPC sending LNG cargoes to Japan and China
State-owned Nigerian oil company NNPC has expanded shipments of liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes to a port in China after its first delivery to Japan in June.
New Zealand to pass laws to expediate LNG imports amid energy shortages
New Zealand said it would pass laws by the end of this year to reverse a ban on offshore oil and gas exploration, and take urgent steps to remove regulatory hurdles to import LNG amid energy shortages.
ADNOC deploys pioneering AI-enabled process optimization technology
Following successful initial operations, ADNOC announced the deployment of an industry leading artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled process optimization technology--Neuron 5--across all ADNOC facilities across thousands of critical pieces of equipment essential for production, including compressors, valves and generators.
Tanker linked to Russia's Arctic LNG 2 spotted in ship-to-ship transfer
A U.S.-sanctioned gas tanker that picked up a cargo from Russia's new Arctic LNG 2 plant this month has been spotted carrying out a ship-to-ship transfer, suggesting Moscow is managing to continue some exports from the project.
Qatar strikes another 15-yr LNG supply deal with Kuwait
Qatar agreed to supply Kuwait with 3 MMtpy of LNG for 15 years, as Kuwait imports the fuel to help meet rising demand for power generation.
Amigo LNG secures supply agreement with E&H Energy
Amigo LNG announced that it has entered into a long-term LNG supply agreement with E&H ENERGY SDN BHD of Malaysia.
New research reveals increasing strategic importance of maintenance in oil and gas industry operations
Jotun has published a new report, derived from a survey of over 1,000 senior professionals, showing that 88% of respondents anticipate an increase in maintenance budgets over the next five years and 75% say that the requirement to report on environmental performance has led to increased investment in maintenance.
Tanker docks at Louisiana Plaquemines LNG plant for cooldown
A tanker full of liquefied natural gas (LNG) docked at Venture Global LNG's Plaquemines export plant in Louisiana (U.S.), in what energy analysts said was a sign the plant could start up in test mode soon.
Vietnam's second LNG terminal seeks cargo to begin commissioning tests
Vietnam's Cai Mep liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal is seeking a cargo to initiate commissioning tests, putting it on track to become the country's second terminal to bring in the fuel.
Hungary's energy supply is secure, foreign minister says
Hungary's energy supply is not in danger, its foreign minister said on Wednesday, adding that the state's gas supply is not threatened by the ongoing fighting in Sudzha in Russia's Kursk region, as other pipelines transport sufficient amounts of gas.
Enterprise to acquire Piñon Midstream for $950 MM
Enterprise Products Partners L.P. and Piñon Midstream announced that Enterprise’s affiliate has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Piñon Midstream in a debt-free transaction for $950 MM in cash consideration.
PPG launches PPG PITT-THERM 909 spray-on insulation coating for oil and gas, infrastructure industries
PPG announced the launch of PPG PITT-THERM® 909 spray-on insulation (SOI) coating. This silicone-based coating is designed for high-heat environments in the oil and gas, chemical, petrochemical and other critical infrastructure industries.
GAS Entec and AG&P to build strategic LNG terminal in Kingdom of Jordan
Leading LNG Infrastructure company GAS Entec with its group company AG&P and local partners Issa Haddadin, together referred to as the consortium, has been awarded a contract to build Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al Sabah onshore regasification LNG terminal at the Port of Aqaba in the Kingdom of Jordan.
ADNOC, PETRONAS and Storegga to collaborate on offshore carbon capture and storage in Malaysia
PETRONAS, ADNOC and Storegga announced the signing of a Joint Study and Development Agreement (JSDA) to evaluate the carbon dioxide emissions storage capabilities of saline aquifers and the construction of carbon capture and storage (CCS) facilities in the Penyu basin, offshore Peninsular Malaysia.
ANGEA enters MoU with Korean Private LNG Industry Association
The Asia Natural Gas and Energy Association (ANGEA) and the Korean Private LNG Industry Association have announced a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that aims to foster cooperation between the two organizations on natural gas development in Asia and the role of LNG in the energy transition.
Russia complains to Germany over Nord Stream sabotage probe
Russia has complained to Germany over its investigation into the 2022 explosions that ruptured the Nord Stream gas pipelines after a key suspect escaped arrest in Poland.
Woodside gets environmental go-ahead for Scarborough project, green group backs down
Woodside's $12.5-B Scarborough gas project in Western Australia has all primary environmental approvals in place after a green group agreed to dismiss its challenge in a federal court.
- Japan's Mitsubishi to acquire stake in Petronas LNG plant
- McDermott awarded Rovuma LNG Phase 1 FEED contract in Mozambique
- Wood leads industry project to accelerate CCUS with guidelines for CO2 specifications
- Fincantieri LNG-powered Star Princess launched in Monfalcone
- Picarro launches handheld solution for natural gas leak investigation and closed-loop leak management
- Picarro launches handheld solution for natural gas leak investigation and closed-loop leak management
- Fincantieri LNG-powered Star Princess launched in Monfalcone
- Sonatrach, Saudi Aramco raise prices for LPG by 3%–4% in October
- Amarinth secures $1-MM order of API 610 pumps for Coral North FLNG project in Mozambique
