LNG
Chile set to receive first Australian LNG in three years amid tighter Atlantic supplies
More cargoes going towards the Atlantic versus the Pacific would increase competition between the two basins and could tighten supply and support spot LNG prices in the region.
Cosan's Edge starts to supply LNG outside Brazil gas pipeline network
The first such deal is an eight-year LNG supply agreement of 100,000 m3d to a plant owned by pulp company LD Celulose.
Cook Inlet LNG advances FSRU project in Alaska (U.S.)
After months of hard work, collaboration and due diligence, Cook Inlet LNG, LLC is proud to offer a path to increased energy security for Southcentral Alaska. Cook Inlet LNG, LLC is advancing an offshore liquefied natural gas import project utilizing a Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU)..
China's LNG imports set to recover in 2026 though not to 2024 level
The world's largest LNG importer is set to buy 3% to 10% more of the super-chilled fuel this year versus last, or roughly 70.5 MM tonnes–75.5 MM tonnes.
U.S. natural gas futures climb as LNG exports approach record levels
• Gas futures rise despite warmer weather forecasts • Waha Hub prices remain negative due to pipeline constraints • U.S. LNG exports increase to near-record levels
Vietnam awards $974-MM LNG power plant construction contract to PowerChina
Vietnam's state utility EVN has awarded a contract worth $974 million to a consortium of PowerChina and Lilama for building an LNG-fired power plant, EVN said on Monday. The Quang Trach II plant in the central province of Quang Tri will have a capacity of 1,612 megawatts, EVN said in a statement. ..
New Zealand set to build LNG import facility to boost energy security
New Zealand has shortlisted contractors to build a liquefied natural gas (LNG) import facility to boost energy security, provide a reliable backup power source and support economic growth, Energy Minister Simon Watts said on Monday. The government aims to sign a contract by the middle of this year ..
UAE and Germany deepen energy ties as German Chancellor visits ADNOC HQ
The visit builds on the €14.7-B investment to support Covestro’s long-term growth as a German industrial champion by XRG, ADNOC’s international energy investment company, and underscores ADNOC’s central role in advancing the UAE-Germany strategic energy partnership.
RWE strengthens partnerships with ADNOC and Masdar to enhance energy security in Germany and Europe
The strategic collaboration agreement between ADNOC and RWE sets out the framework to explore collaboration on LNG deliveries to Germany and other European markets, of up to 1 MMtpy of LNG for up to 10 yrs.
U.S. natural gas futures climb 3% on LNG exports and storage drop
U.S. natural gas futures climbed about 3% to a one-week high on Friday on rising flows to liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants, forecasts for more demand next week than previously expected, and a drop in the amount of gas in storage after last week's record withdrawal during an Arctic freeze.
Trinidad's Atlantic LNG to shut down Train 4 for major maintenance
Atlantic LNG is majority owned by Shell and bp - each with a 45% stake - while Trinidad's National Gas Company holds 10%.
Greek JV seeks 20-yr U.S. LNG deal to strengthen Southern Europe’s gas supply
The talks come as Greece seeks to bolster its role as a transit route for gas into Europe and as the continent prepares to halt Russian gas imports by late 2027, intensifying competition for long‑term LNG supply and increasing pressure on governments to avoid being caught short.
Cheniere submits application to build massive LNG plant in Texas
Cheniere plans 24 mtpa LNG plant expansion in Texas Expansion to add four new LNG processing trains Cheniere aims for federal approval by May next year Cheniere Energy, the largest liquefied natural gas exporter in the U.S., has submitted an application to build a 24 million metric tons p..
QatarEnergy signs 20-yr LNG supply deal with Petronas
Petroliam Nasional, or Petronas, is actively pursuing investments in new natural gas fields abroad and seeking partnerships with foreign firms to boost extraction, while seeking LNG import deals amid falling local reserves.
Petronas signs LNG supply deal with Thailand's PTT
An existing contract between Petronas and PTT runs from 2017 to 2032 for 1.2 metric MMtpy of LNG.
Germany's Uniper downplays increasing reliance on U.S. LNG, stresses diversification
U.S. LNG imports by the European Union have risen more than four-fold from 2021 levels to nearly 60 MMt in 2025.
Japan-Qatar gas tie-up highlights global push for energy security
For Qatar, the deal is a strategic win that will help ensure it keeps pace with its biggest competitor, the United States.
Norway parliament rejects challenge to LNG plant's power supply
Opposition parties had sought to revoke the LNG plant's planned link to the power grid, but the motion failed when the Socialist Party withdrew its support for the plan.
Commonwealth LNG announces 20-yr LNG sale and gas supply agreements with Mercuria
Commonwealth LNG announced the signing of an LNG Sale and Purchase Agreement (LNG SPA) with Mercuria Energy Trading S.A. to provide 1 million tons per annum (MMtpy) of LNG for 20 years from the Commonwealth LNG export facility in Cameron, Louisiana and a Gas Supply Agreement (GSA) with Mercuria Amer..
The Mugardos Energy Terminal is now ready to supply bioLNG to ships and tankers
The Mugardos Energy Terminal, owned by the Reganosa Group, offers a new bioLNG supply service that allows ships and tankers to be loaded with this decarbonized fuel. This service helps the Mugardos terminal to strengthen its participation in the decarbonization of the sector, adapting processes and ..
IGS awarded GCC LNG contract for sour service pipe remediation
Project will see rapid deployment of HVTS® technology to internally clad 700+ meters of carbon steel pipe, avoiding costly shutdown at one of the world’s most advanced LNG production facilities Integrated Global Services has been awarded a contract by a major GCC LNG producer to deliver corrosi..
QatarEnergy secures long-term LNG supply deal with Japan's JERA as demand surges
The agreement, made on the sidelines of the LNG2026 conference in Doha, would bolster QatarEnergy's position in Japan as competition intensifies from U.S. suppliers and Gulf rivals United Arab Emirates and Oman, which offer more flexible terms.
Tecnimont (Maire) and Baker Hughes to collaborate on LNG initiatives globally
Memorandum of Understanding signed to collaborate on prospective modularized, scalable LNG projects MAIRE announced that TECNIMONT (Integrated E&C Solutions) and Baker Hughes, have signed a non-exclusive Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore cooperation opportunities on prospective modul..
ConocoPhillips CEO sees global LNG market doubling by 2050
ConocoPhillips CEO said that the liquefied natural gas market is projected to grow to 600 million metric tons by 2030 from 400 million tons currently and further expand to 800 million tons by 2050...
Russia's LNG exports rose 7% in January
Russia's exports of liquefied natural gas rose 7.3% in January year-on-year to 2.94 million metric tons from 2.74 million tons, preliminary LSEG data showed. Russia's LNG exports have been held back by U.S. sanctions over Ukraine, notably against the Arctic LNG 2 plant, a project whose work has bee..
Rising AI power needs could turn LNG supply glut into a 2030 shortage, says QatarEnergy CEO
AI and data centers drive rising LNG demand Asia, led by China and India, to drive LNG demand growth LNG prices may soften with new supply, but project delays could tighten market Growing electricity demand from AI and data centres, together with rising fuel use in Asia and European gas n..
Exxon CEO says first LNG at Golden Pass expected in March
The $10-B project has been beset by delays and cost overruns after construction began in 2019.
U.S. share of Europe's LNG imports increased to 60% in January
The 60% share was an increase from both last month and January 2025, when the U.S. supplied 53% of EU imports.
Turkey to expand LNG gasification capacity, build new terminal
Turkey is also planning to build a new FSRU between Gazipasa and Anamur districts on Turkey's Mediterranean coast to strengthen the energy infrastructure.
Greek joint venture will supply U.S. LNG to Ukraine in March
Ukraine faces its worst wartime energy crisis as its energy sector crumbles under Russian strikes, bitter cold and accumulated damage.
- Freeport LNG export plant in Texas reports shutdown of liquefaction train
- TotalEnergies and Mozambique announce the full restart of the $20-B Mozambique LNG project
- RWE strengthens partnerships with ADNOC and Masdar to enhance energy security in Germany and Europe
- Five energy market trends to track in 2026, the year of the glut
- Venture Global wins LNG arbitration case brought by Spain's Repsol
