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Mexico to speed up plans to double gas storage capacity amid Trump supply fears

Mexico's government is looking to speed up plans to double its strategic natural gas storage capacity amid concern that U.S. President Donald Trump could use the country's dependence on U.S. gas as some form of leverage.

Venture Global given OK to introduce natgas at another LNG plant as output ramps up

Federal regulators on Tuesday gave Venture Global LNG permission to introduce natural gas into the seventh block of its Plaquemines plant in Louisiana (U.S.) as the company continues to ramp up production of the superchilled gas.

Argentina's YPF nears 20 MMt of LNG deals in Asia, Europe

Argentina's state-run energy firm YPF has tied up supply deals for up to 15 MM tonnes (t) of liquefied natural gas (LNG) for buyers in Asia, the country's cabinet chief said on Tuesday, as the South American nation looks to boost energy exports.

EU won't ban Russian LNG until it secures alternatives, diplomats say

The European Commission did not propose a ban on Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) in its latest package of sanctions because member states raised concerns about first securing alternatives including from the U.S., EU diplomats said.

ADNOC Gas strengthens partnership with JERA global markets through new LNG agreement

ADNOC Gas Plc. and its subsidiaries (ADNOC Gas or the company), a world-class integrated gas processing company, has signed a $450-MM (AED1.653-B) 3-yr liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply agreement with JERA Global Markets Pte. Ltd.

EnviTec Biogas expands biomethane segment for carbon-neutral fuel production

EnviTec Biogas produces biomethane suitable for use as fuel for precisely this market at its own plants, including those in Güstrow, Forst, and Friedland.

Mozambique president, TotalEnergies CEO discuss development projects

Mozambique's President Daniel Chapo met with Patrick Pouyanne, the CEO of TotalEnergies, on Monday to discuss several of the company's projects in the southern African country, including a long-delayed $20-B liquefied natural gas (LNG) development.

LNG imports jump as Europe draws cargoes from Asia

The world's imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) are set to jump to the highest in a year in January as Europe's winter demand draws cargoes away from top-consuming region Asia.

Malaysia's Petronas to decommission Sabah-Sarawak gas pipeline

Malaysia's Petronas will decommission the Sabah-Sarawak gas pipeline, the state energy firm said on Tuesday in its activity outlook report.

Former Golden Pass LNG contractor to emerge from bankruptcy by end of March

Zachry Holdings said the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas on Friday approved its reorganization plan, paving the way for it complete the process no later than the end of March.

Freeport LNG says Quintana Island plant back after outage

Freeport LNG on Monday said its plant at Quintana Island, Texas, returned to full operations following an outage last week caused by unstable power from its provider Center Point Energy.

Argent LNG (U.S.) to provide 5 MMtpy to Bangladesh

Argent LNG, which is developing a 25-MMtpy LNG facility in Louisiana, has signed a non-binding agreement with the government of Bangladesh to purchase up to 5 MMtpy of LNG, the company said in a statement on Friday.

Petronet CEO: Rise in U.S. LNG production to benefit

An increase in LNG production in the United States after President Donald Trump ended a moratorium on new export permits should benefit consuming nations like India, the chief executive of the country's top gas importer said on Monday.

Tamboran and Santos execute MoU to progress studies for Darwin LNG expansion

Tamboran Resources Corp. and Santos Ltd. have entered into a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) to undertake technical studies relating to a potential Darwin LNG (DLNG) Train 2 expansion and collaborative work on the jointly owned EP 161 acreage (Santos 75% operator, Tamboran 25%) in the Beetaloo Basin.

U.S. EIA expects higher wholesale U.S. natural gas prices as demand increases

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects increases in the Henry Hub natural gas price in 2025 and 2026 as demand for natural gas grows faster than supply, driven mainly by more demand from U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facilities, reducing the natural gas in storage compared with the last two years.

China stimulus to lift 2025 gas imports, but trade war may curb growth

China's natural gas imports are forecast to rise in 2025, with liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments headed for a record as economic stimulus plans lift demand from industries, although analysts and traders said trade tension with the U.S. may cap growth.

U.S. natural gas prices fall 3% on forecasts for milder weather, lower LNG feedgas

U.S. natural gas futures slid about 3% on Friday on forecasts for milder weather over the next two weeks than previously expected and a recent drop in gas flows to liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants, due in part to the shutdown and slow return of Freeport LNG's plant in Texas.

Venture Global debut to test appetite for energy IPOs after Trump's policy pivot

Venture Global LNG will debut on public markets on Friday after sharply lowering its IPO valuation to $60.5 B, but still set to be one of the largest U.S.-listed energy companies.

Japan's JERA plans to expand U.S. LNG purchases to diversify energy supply

Japan's top liquefied natural gas (LNG) buyer, JERA, plans to increase its purchases of LNG from the United States to diversify its supply and meet demand growth spurred by data centers and AI.

Freeport LNG export plant in Texas on track to exit outage after winter storm

Natural gas flows to Freeport LNG's export plant in Texas were set to rise on Thursday after a power problem during a winter storm forced it to shut on Tuesday.

More U.S. LNG exports to Europe will help market, Uniper CEO says

More U.S. exports of LNG to Europe as called for by President Donald Trump will relieve tight global markets, reduce prices and help traders diversify their supplies, the head of German utility Uniper said.

TotalEnergies' Mozambique LNG project faces delay beyond 2029

TotalEnergies' $20-B Mozambique LNG project will not be operational by 2029 as hoped, the French oil major said, citing the need to end force majeure and ensure security at the project site.

Vecino, DRW to develop South Texas gas storage, 40-mile pipeline to Agua Dulce

Vecino Energy Partners and DRW Energy Trading have partnered to develop the Piedras Pintas Salt Dome in Duval County, Texas, aiming to bolster natural gas storage capacity and connectivity in South Texas.

Online Exclusive: Trump Administration must state its position on climate and energy

In a speech to announce the U.S.’s Fifth Climate Assessment on Nov. 14, 2023—a report that was compiled by more than 700 climate scientists and thousands of contributors— President Joe Biden stated that the greatest existential threat to the U.S. and humanity is the “climate crisis.”

IEA: Global gas markets to remain tight on rising demand

Global natural gas markets will remain tight this year as demand rises and output grows more slowly than before the energy crisis of 2022 and the pandemic of 2020-2021, a quarterly report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) said.

Argentina's YPF signs deal with Indian firms to export LNG

Argentina's state-run oil company YPF signed a memorandum of understanding with three Indian firms to potentially export up to 10 MMtpy of liquefied natural gas.

FLNG Gimi receives first gas from the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim field

Golar LNG Limited announced that FLNG Gimi received feed gas from the bp-operated FPSO on the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) project offshore Mauritania and Senegal. Full commissioning of the FLNG has now commenced.

Portugal to import more US, Nigerian LNG, aims to end Russian supply

Portugal plans to increase purchases of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the U.S. and Nigeria as it aims to end already dwindling supplies from Russia, Environment Minister Maria da Graca Carvalho said on Tuesday.

China's LNG imports reach three-year high in 2024, narrowly missing record

Shipments of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to China, the world's largest buyer of the chilled fuel, rose to a three-year high in 2024 but defied predictions that imports could reach a new record.

LNG traders divert six U.S. cargoes to Europe from Asia

Traders diverted at least six cargoes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) that were on course for Asia to Europe earlier this month, drawn by higher European prices and amid weak Asian demand.

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