natural gas
ADNOC L&S expands LNG fleet with order for four new carriers
ADNOC Logistics and Services plc has announced a newbuilding order for an additional four next-generation LNG carriers with a total value of approximately $900 MM.
Australia regulator sees east coast gas market well-supplied through 2026, warns of 2027 risks
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) said in its latest gas inquiry report that there is a risk of gas shortfalls in the second and third quarters of 2027 if liquefied natural gas (LNG) producers export all their uncontracted gas.
Chevron Australia signs five-year gas supply agreement with Alinta Energy
Chevron said starting July 2027 it will supply 46 petajoules of gas to its long-standing partner Alinta Energy over a five- year period from across its equity interests in the Chevron-operated Gorgon and Wheatstone facilities.
Meta to build C$13-B Alberta data center, its first in Canada
Meta, like other tech giants, is facing rapidly expanding power needs due to the growth of AI, and Alberta is rich in natural gas which sells at a significant discount to the U.S. benchmark.
First LNG cargo ships from TotalEnergies' Mexican plant Energia Costa Azul
The 3.25-MMtpy export facility is operated by Sempra, though Total holds a 16.6% stake and will offtake 1.7 MMtpy of LNG for 20 yrs once commercial operations begin in the fall.
Baker Hughes secures substantial equipment and services awards for Cheniere’s Sabine Pass LNG facility
The awards, booked in the second quarter, comprise orders from Bechtel Energy Inc. (Bechtel) and Cheniere to supply liquefaction equipment for Train 7 and for a boil-off gas re-liquefaction unit, as well as an award for fleet-wide gas turbine technology upgrades.
Emerson releases next-generation portable ultrasonic flowmeters
The 631 series delivers flexible, precise and reliable measurement of liquids, gases and steam in a single platform across a wide range of demanding industrial and municipal applications without interrupting operations.
LNG tanker at risk of exploding after two vessels struck near Strait of Hormuz
The Al Rekayyat was transiting Strait of Hormuz when it was hit Vessel sent distress signals, at risk of exploding, crew safe, sources say Saudi crude tanker also suffered damage near the strait U.S. official says early indications show Iran fired at vessels A Qatari LNG tanker was at ri..
Yokogawa awarded main automation contractor for $13-B Commonwealth LNG project (U.S.)
Yokogawa Corporation of America announces that it has been awarded the role of Main Automation Contractor (MAC) for the Commonwealth LNG project, a major liquefied natural gas (LNG) export development in Louisiana, USA. The contract was awarded by Technip Energies, the engineering, procurement, and ..
AMETEK introduces explosion proof 993X series of gas analyzers for Zone 1 applications
AMETEK Process Instruments has expanded its 993X series of gas analyzers – including both 993X and 9933 models - with new explosion proof (Ex d) enclosures certified for ATEX and IECEx Zone 1 hazardous locations. The new design enables reliable analyzer installation in applications where purge gas i..
ADNOC, XRG and Mitsui sign SCA to explore growth opportunities across the energy value chain
Strategic Collaboration Agreement signed during Dr. Sultan Al Jaber's visit to Japan, strengthening ADNOC and XRG’s long-standing relationship with Mitsui Collaboration to drive value creation opportunities across LNG, crude oil, sulfur, shipping, chemicals and international energy investments A..
ADNOC signs 15-yr SpA with with INPEX for Ruwais LNG project
Long-term agreement for delivery of 1 MMtpy of LNG reinforces UAE-Japan energy cooperation and supports Japan’s long-term energy security SPA marks the first long-term LNG agreement announced following the launch of ADNOC and XRG’s integrated global LNG marketing and trading platform Agreement b..
Hexagon Agility receives significant order from Certarus for Mobile Pipeline modules to service data center demand
Hexagon Agility, a subsidiary of Hexagon Composites, has received the largest single order for Mobile Pipeline modules to date, from Certarus, a North American leader in mobile compressed natural gas (CNG) solutions.
Svanehoj to supply LTD gauging systems for an LNGC-to-FSU conversion
As offshore energy projects seek to extend the lifetime and functionality of existing assets, LNGC-to-FSU conversions are becoming an increasingly attractive alternative to newbuilds. Svanehoj, a specialist in marine pumps and liquefied gas safety systems, has signed a contract with Drydocks World ..
U.S.-Iran war still trails the 1979 oil shock by total losses
Unlike previous crises, the Iran war has simultaneously disrupted crude oil, natural gas, refined fuels and fertilizer supplies, exposing vulnerabilities created by decades of rising energy demand, globalized trade and the Middle East’s growing role as a supplier of finished fuels.
Poland's gas storage tops early July target at over 70% full
That would place the country third highest after Portugal and Spain in terms of European countries with the highest levels so far of stored gas.
Report: Gas plants for U.S. data centers to be major source of climate change-linked emissions
The Environmental Integrity Project reviewed 74 gas-fired U.S. power plant projects proposed or planned to provide electricity directly to data centers, which would sidestep the process to connect to the U.S. electric grid.
Tauron Unit selects Ansaldo Energia for 600-MWe gas unit project
The supply contract covers two AE94.3 gas turbines of 314.6 MW each.
XRG acquires additional equity interest in Trains 4 and 5 of the Rio Grande LNG project (U.S.)
Advancing XRG’s global gas strategy through resilient infrastructure investment XRG now holds interests across all five trains currently under construction at the 30 MMtpy Rio Grande LNG project The United States is a core region for XRG’s global investment portfolio XRG has completed the acq..
DTEK and GE Vernova sign MoU to advance major gas power project in Ukraine
The agreement establishes a framework for cooperation on a new 650-MW combined-cycle gas turbine (CCGT) project at DTEK’s Burshtyn power plant site in Western Ukraine.
Schneider Electric to acquire Cognite in $3.1-B all cash deal
Schneider Electric announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Cognite Holding B.V. (Cognite), a leading provider of industrial data and AI software, in an all cash transaction valued at $3.1 billion. Strengthening Schneider Electric's leadership in industrial AI. I..
Industry collaboration brings new insights on corrosion under insulation
Corrosion under insulation (CUI) remains one of the most complex and costly corrosion challenges facing the oil, gas and petrochemical industries. To address this, industry stakeholders have come together in a Joint Industry Project (JIP) led by SIRRIS, a Belgian non-profit research and innovation c..
How digital backbones are solving LNG’s energy trilemma
J. MCMULLEN, AVEVA, Hillaborough, New Hampshire (U.S.) Global LNG demand is set to increase by 60% by 2040, growing from ~400 MMtpy to ~700 MMtpy, set against a backdrop of Russian sanctions and rising global energy demand.1 Spending on LNG facilities is gaining momentum as new projects in the U..
Antifoam performance in MDEA systems: Implications for cost-efficient solutions
A. AL-QAHTANIandM. R. TARIQ, Saudi Aramco, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia Foaming remains a persistent operational challenge in amine-based gas treating units, particularly those utilizing methyldiethanolamine (MDEA) for acid gas removal. Foam formation—often triggered by surfactants, heavy hydrocarbons or..
Strategic maintenance optimization in aging gas turbine fleets: A Saudi Aramco case study
M. S. ALAHMADI and O. Y. ZIDAN,Saudi Aramco,Dhahran, Saudi Arabia An often-overlooked aspect of the authors’ company’s operations is its extensive and diverse fleet of > 200 gas turbines with various capacities reaching up to 200 megawatts (MW). These units support a wide range of applications, i..
Matador Resources JV expands Delaware Basin footprint with $752-MM Cardinal deal
The deal underscores continued consolidation in the U.S. energy sector as producers and midstream operators build scale and expand infrastructure to support rising shale output and growing LNG export demand.
Golden Pass LNG appears offline after near halt in gas intake
The Texas (U.S.)-based export facility has been commissioning the first of its three LNG trains since March 30, with several start-and-stop periods as it tests and fine-tunes equipment.
Shell forecast: Global LNG demand expected to grow by 65% by 2050
Global demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) is expected to increase to nearly 700 million tons a year by 2050, an increase of around 65% from 2025 levels1, according to Shell’s LNG Outlook 2026, as countries continue to prioritize flexible and reliable energy security offered by gas and LNG. A ..
XRG acquires upstream stake in Vaca Muerta to support the Argentina LNG project
XRG investment establishes upstream participation in major ARGENTINA LNG project alongside YPF and Eni XRG to acquire upstream stake in Vaca Muerta to support ARGENTINA LNG project 32% interest in Vaca Muerta blocks supports XRG’s strategy to build a resilient global gas and LNG platform XRG ..
Trace Midstream to build Apollo Gas Plant in New Mexico's Delaware Basin
The Apollo Gas Plant will be supported by 36 mi of new gathering pipelines and two compressor stations designed to connect production volumes to the new facility.
- U.S. natgas prices hit 20-week high on LNG flows, heat outlook
- Cheniere signs deal with Bechtel to expand U.S. LNG export capacity
- Baker Hughes’ fuel flexible NovaLT™ 16 gas turbine certified by RINA for marine propulsion
- Commonwealth LNG FID attracts global syndicate of leading banks
- Dozens injured, 18 missing after blast during restart at giant Qatar LNG site
