LNG
Italy hopes to receive more gas from Algeria, Meloni says
Last week Italy's energy minister Gilberto Pichetto Fratin said Rome was talking to several countries, including Algeria, to secure additional gas supplies that would make up for the lost deliveries from Qatar.
EU urges countries to start filling gas storage early amid Iran war
In a closed-door meeting, the Commission repeated that there is no immediate threat to EU gas supply but encouraged governments to act to counter soaring prices.
ABB’s modernization powers propulsion systems across CoolCo’s LNG fleet for another decade
ABB has recently upgraded the frequency converters as part of the propulsion systems in nine liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers owned by CoolCo, enhancing reliability across the fleet The upgrade extends the vessels’ operational lifetime by more than ten years, while minimizing dry dock time ABB’..
Venture Global working to ship critical LNG cargoes globally, CEO says
The company has said that 31% of its production this year has not been sold under long-term contracts, creating an opportunity to sell LNG to Asian countries most affected by war-related supply disruptions.
Update: Libya's coast guard tows damaged Russian LNG tanker away from its shores
The Russian-flagged Arctic Metagaz, carrying LNG from the Arctic port of Murmansk, has been adrift since early March, when Russia’s Transport Ministry said it was hit by Ukrainian naval drones.
Iran war deals harder blow to natural gas than oil
Key gas infrastructure - liquefaction plants in particular - is more complex and expensive to build and repair than the oil equivalent. That means oil refineries can often resume operations more quickly than liquefied natural gas export hubs after a shutdown.
TotalEnergies abandons U.S. offshore wind, will invest $1 B in fossil fuel projects
The agreement marks a new strategy in the Trump administration's wide-ranging effort to stymie development of U.S. offshore wind projects.
ABB extends automation and electrical scope for Rio Grande LNG Trains 4 and 5
Building on its role in Phase 1, ABB will deploy an automation platform that supports safe, efficient and reliable operations as the plant moves toward its full production capacity of up to 30 metric MMtpy.
John Crane delivers 99.8% water savings for leading U.S. LNG export facility
John Crane has enabled a 99.8% reduction in water consumption at a leading LNG export facility in Louisiana, US, through the deployment of its advanced Type SB2 USP dual-cartridge seal. The project demonstrates the significant sustainability gains achievable through modern mechanical seal design and..
Black & Veatch positioned for human critical infrastructure growth across energy, power and water
While natural gas acts as today’s primary fuel source for baseload power, renewables continue to scale as other fuel sources emerge.
ST LNG selects Baker Hughes as technology provider for 8.4-MMtpy offshore LNG project
Baker Hughes to supply gas compression and power generation technology for ST LNG’s proposed 8.4 MTPA LNG export terminal Scope to include two LM6000PF aeroderivative gas turbine driven centrifugal compressor trains and three NovaLT™16 gas turbine generator packages Baker Hughes and ST LNG, LL..
UAE's ADNOC Gas adjusts LNG output in response to shipping disruption
The gas subsidiary of ADNOC, Abu Dhabi's state oil firm, said it made temporary adjustments to its production of liquefied natural gas and export-traded liquids in response to ongoing shipping disruption in the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran escalated sharply over the weekend after ..
Venture Global, Vitol sign five-year US LNG supply deal
Liquefied natural gas firm Venture Global said it has signed a binding agreement to supply the super-chilled gas to global commodities trader Vitol. The United States' second-largest supplier of LNG has been expanding its commercial footprint ahead of new project milestones, as it aims to meet risi..
Russia's Novatek strikes a preliminary deal on LNG supply to Vietnam
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned this month that Russia could stop gas supplies to Europe with immediate effect and seek longer‑term commitments elsewhere.
ADNOC L&S confirms early delivery of LNG Carrier ‘Arada’
ADNOC Logistics and Services confirmed the early delivery of Arada, a 175,000-m³ liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier constructed by Jiangnan Shipyard in China. Arada is the fifth of six newbuild LNG carriers ordered by ADNOC L&S as part of its ongoing fleet expansion program. Following delivery, ..
Iran attacks wipe out 17% of Qatar’s LNG capacity for up to five years
Will have to declare force majeure on LNG contracts for up to five years Some 12.8 million tons per year of LNG offline Means about $20 billion of lost annual revenue ExxonMobil holds stakes in damaged LNG facilities Will also impact condensate, LPG, helium, naphtha exports Qatar's North Fi..
Two major modules in seven days push Woodfibre LNG to 65% completion
Just a week after receiving its liquefaction module, Woodfibre LNG has reached 65% completion with the arrival of its powerhouse module at site — the 16th module delivered for the project to date. Weighing more than 4,200 metric tons, the powerhouse module will play a critical role in supporting Wo..
Reganosa awarded PMC contract for Dakar LNG terminal project
Reganosa has just secured a new contract in Senegal as project management consultant (PMC) for the liquefied natural gas import terminal in Dakar, promoted by ELTON Logistics and Services. The Spanish company will lead the management and administration of this strategic project for the country’s ene..
Damaged Russian tanker days away from Libyan shores, Italian official says
A damaged Russian LNG tanker that has been drifting unmanned in the Mediterranean for more than two weeks, risking a major ecological disaster, is four to six days from Libya’s shores.
Poland seeks offers for new LNG terminal to decide on second vessel
Gaz-System is building a liquefied natural gas terminal in the Polish port with a regasification capacity of 6.1 Bm3y of gas.
WinGD and Envision Energy study shows path to green ammonia cost parity
The findings reveal that under moderate global regulations, green ammonia could achieve cost parity with VLSFO and LNG at current prices, even before additional subsidies or rewards associated with zero-emission fuels.
QatarEnergy CEO: Iran attack wipes out 17% of Qatar’s LNG capacity for up to five years
Iranian attacks have knocked out 17% of Qatar's liquefied natural gas (LNG) export capacity, causing an estimated $20 B in lost annual revenue and threatening supplies to Europe and Asia.
U.S. exports of LNG to the Caribbean near record highs in 2025
Large-scale LNG regasification capacity in the Caribbean is concentrated in the Dominican Republic, Jamaica and Panama.
Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG hub hit by missile attack, ‘extensive damage’ reported
QatarEnergy says missile attacks caused extensive damage at Ras Laffan Industrial City, a key LNG export hub, raising concerns about disruptions to global gas supply.
Damaged Russian LNG tanker has reached Libyan waters, Italy says
The most significant current risk is the potential release of gas, although no leaks have been detected so far.
Cambodia turns to Singapore, Malaysia for fuel as Vietnam, China restrict supplies
The government held preliminary talks this month with Australia's Woodside Energy to secure liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies for a 900-megawatt (MW) power plant expected to start generation next year, adding that Australian supplies helped hedge against geopolitical risks.
Qatar offloads five LNG slots at Belgium's Zeebrugge terminal for April
Qatar, the world's second-largest exporter of LNG, announced a production halt at its 77-metric MMtpy facility earlier this month and declared force majeure on LNG shipments because of the intensifying conflict in the Middle East.
Asia pivots to coal as Middle East conflict chokes LNG supply
Asian utilities are boosting coal-fired power generation to cut costs and safeguard energy supply, industry officials say, as the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran chokes liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments and soaring prices threaten to suppress LNG demand.
Japan's Idemitsu to invest $500 MM in Australian Midocean to enter LNG business
MidOcean Energy is an LNG platform backed by U.S. energy-focused private equity firm EIG.
Woodside secures extra LNG export rights in exchange for more domestic supply
Western Australia's domestic gas policy requires LNG exporters to reserve around 15% of their production for domestic markets to ensure stable supply for the region, unlike the East Coast where supply shortages are a recurring issue.
- Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Compressor acquires Swiss rotating equipment maintenance company AST Turbo AG
- RWE strengthens partnerships with ADNOC and Masdar to enhance energy security in Germany and Europe
- TotalEnergies and Mozambique announce the full restart of the $20-B Mozambique LNG project
- Cook Inlet LNG advances FSRU project in Alaska (U.S.)
- Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG hub hit by missile attack, ‘extensive damage’ reported
