natural gas
Shell expects Pearl GTL plant to restart by end-March 2027
Shell expects its Pearl gas-to-liquids plant in Qatar to be running again by the end of the first quarter of 2027 if shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz are open, CEO Wael Sawan said. Production at Pearl GTL was halted in March after an attack on Ras Laffan Industrial City damaged one of th..
JERA says LNG stocks secured through October, sees no summer supply risk
Japan's top power generator JERA said that it has secured adequate liquefied natural gas inventories through October, and it sees no risk to stable power supply even if a summer heatwave boosts demand. "We have secured sufficient LNG stocks for the peak summer demand season from August to October, a..
Shell to sell Cyprus unit for up to $720 MM as it focuses on LNG
Shell has reached an agreement to sell its 100%-owned subsidiary BG Cyprus Ltd. to MOL Group for up to $720 MM, subject to customary adjustments and milestone-linked contingent payments.
Shell targets year-end decision on LNG Canada's 14-MMtpy Phase 2 project
Shell is targeting a final investment decision on LNG Canada Phase 2 by the end of this year, its CEO said. Shell is pursuing an expansion of LNG Canada, as it seeks to grow its LNG portfolio and capitalize on rising global demand for the fuel. The first phase of the project, which began operations ..
Shell profit more than doubles to $9.8 B, second-highest on record, as Iran war lifts prices
Profit of $9.8 B vs expectations of $8.9 B, $4.3 B year ago Share buybacks kept at $3 B for next quarter Highest profit, operating cashflow since 2022 Shell's net profit more than doubled from last year to $9.84 B in the second quarter, beating expectations, helped by higher energy prices..
Gasunie creates greater scope for biomethane with network connection between Zeeland and Noord-Brabant
Gasunie has completed a connection between the existing underground gas networks near Axel in the province of Zeeland and Ossendrecht in Noord-Brabant.
Sempra provides update on various LNG projects ongoing in North America
Sempra Infrastructure, a subsidiary of Sempra, continues to advance a series of key priorities in support of its corporate strategy. One of Sempra Infrastructure's key priorities is the completion of the ECA LNG Phase 1 project, a one-train natural gas liquefaction facility in Ensenada, Mexico. The..
Clarke Energy to strengthen energy resilience for Capraci through trigeneration project in Côte d'Ivoire
Clarke Energy, a Rehlko company and a specialist provider of distributed energy solutions, has secured a contract with Capraci to deliver a 4-MW natural gas-fueled trigeneration power plant at its production facility in Abidjan.
Ameren Missouri plans new energy center to deliver long-term value and around-the-clock power
Ameren Missouri, a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation, has announced plans to build the West Alton Energy Center, a new combined-cycle natural gas facility.
Uniper and the Canadian project Ksi Lisims LNG sign landmark long-term LNG agreement
Uniper secures 2 MMtpy of LNG from Canada’s Ksi Lisims LNG project under long-term contract Landmark contract strengthens the resilience and diversification of Uniper's global LNG portfolio Ksi Lisims is designed as one of the lowest-emission LNG facilities globally through hydroelectr..
Ebara Elliott Energy secures historic compressor order for Middle East gas infrastructure project
Ebara Elliott Energy (EEE), has been awarded a landmark contract by Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T) to supply advanced compressor technology for a mega-scale gas infrastructure development project in the Middle East, marking one of the largest order wins in the company's 110-year history. The scope..
Kinder Morgan raises 2026 outlook as gas project backlog tops $9.6 billion
Kinder Morgan raised its 2026 earnings outlook after reporting record second-quarter financial results, citing continued demand for natural gas infrastructure, several major pipeline expansions entering service and a $9.6 billion capital project backlog that remains heavily focused on natural gas.
Hope Gas pipeline abandonment case gets hearing schedule
West Virginia regulators have scheduled hearings in Hope Gas' request to abandon selected natural gas gathering pipelines, with a final decision expected by late November.
Kentucky (U.S.) officials oppose Texas Gas Pipeline linking Indiana to Ohio
County leaders questioned the proposed route, saying the project provides little apparent benefit to Boone County while raising concerns about potential impacts on private property, water resources and the planning process.
Europe faces a long, cold winter as fuel buffers dwindle
Europe is heading into winter with alarmingly fragile energy supplies as the conflicts in the Middle East and Russia tighten global markets for liquefied natural gas and heating oil, pushing inventories to dangerously low levels.
Eni-Petronas JV launches construction of floating gas facility for North Hub in Indonesia
Searah, the joint venture energy company formed by Italy's Eni and Malaysia's Petronas, has started developing a floating gas facility to process gas from its $11.8 billion North Hub project in Indonesia, the Indonesian government said. The company held a first steel cutting ceremony on Thursda..
Sensiron launches next generation micro-gas chromatograph built for global deployment
A permanently attached Ex rated cable configuration ensures consistent installation standards, reduces variability and simplifies integration across a range of operational sites.
Equinor CEO: Europe unlikely to reach 80% gas storage target
Gas volumes at European storage sites are significantly lower than the five-year average and at their second-lowest level in 15 years.
Digital Exclusive—Endress+Hauser: Driving sustainable transformation together
Gas Processing & LNG had the opportunity to speak with Endress+Hauser CEO Dr. Peter Selders to discuss the latest trends and the company’s approach to present and future challenges across the various industries it serves.
Eurodia raises €18 MM to support its rapid growth in the energy and environmental transition
The investment supports Eurodia's scale-up, driven by strong growth in its markets, the rising number and size of its industrial projects, and its international expansion.
JERA Americas files letter of intent to build $2-B Longboard LNG project in Hawaii (U.S.)
JERA Americas has filed a letter of intent with the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission to advance its proposed $2-billion Longboard LNG Project on Oahu. The project would include a 500-megawatt liquefied natural gas (LNG) power plant and an offshore LNG import terminal at Kalaeloa (Barbers Point), p..
EU waives penalties for oil and gas firms that breach methane law
The U.S., Qatar, oil and gas industry groups, and most EU member states have demanded changes to the law in recent months, warning that it could hamper Europe's ability to secure fuel supplies, when from January 2027, it was due to require imported gas to meet emissions monitoring rules equivalent to Europe's.
High temperatures put French gas plant at risk of outage
Successive early summer heatwaves in Europe have seen temperatures rise to unprecedented levels, causing water shortages, wildfires, and some deaths.
New Mexico (U.S.) denies reconsideration of Project Jupiter gas pipeline
The Green Chili Lateral would transport up to 400 MMft3d of natural gas to Project Jupiter, a large-scale data center development planned in southern New Mexico.
Freeport LNG in Texas (U.S.) to take in more natgas on Thursday after shutting on Wednesday
When Freeport shuts, U.S. gas prices usually drop because the plant's demand for the fuel declines, and when liquefaction trains at Freeport restart, U.S. gas prices typically rise as demand for the fuel increases.
Shell reaches FID on Bahamas LNG regasification terminal
Shell has reached FID on a small-scale LNG regasification terminal in The Bahamas, acquiring a 40% stake in the project that will supply natural gas for power generation on New Providence.
Turkey's hydro surge helps extend Europe's gas demand slump
Alongside record solar and wind output, the surge in hydro generation enabled clean energy sources to account for more than 60% of Turkey's electricity mix for the first time, marking a key energy transition milestone for the fast-growing economy.
Wärtsilä's long-term maintenance agreement ensures optimization and operational efficiency for U.S. gas-fueled power plant
The agreement covers the 104-MW Goodman Energy Center, located in Ellis County, operating with natural gas-fueled Wärtsilä 34SG engines.
Chesapeake Utilities unit to build $1.2-B Florida (U.S.) gas pipeline project
The project will help expand natural gas transportation capacity to address regional supply constraints.
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.
- U.S. natgas prices hit 20-week high on LNG flows, heat outlook
- 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
- U.S. natgas futures rise as hotter weather boosts demand, some spot prices negative
