natural gas
Congo Brazzaville becomes an LNG exporting country
After years of either declining or stable domestic natural gas production, the Republic of the Congo began exporting LNG for the first time when the first phase of a two-phase FLNG project began operating in February 2024.
TES, OQ Alternative Energy sign JSA for an e-NG facility in Oman
TES and OQ Alternative Energy announced that they have entered in a Joint Study Agreement to assess the development of an e-NG facility in Oman.
Hess shareholders sign off on $53 B sale to Chevron
Hess shareholders approved the proposed $53 B merger with Chevron that paves the way for the No. 2 U.S. oil company to gain a prize asset and a foothold in rival ExxonMobil's massive Guyana discoveries.
Aethon Energy to buy Tellurian upstream assets for $260 MM
Aethon Energy will acquire Tellurian's upstream assets for $260 MM and purchase 2 MMtpy of LNG from its Driftwood LNG plant, the companies said on Wednesday.
Pinon Midstream increases sour gas treating capacity in Delaware Basin, New Mexico (U.S.)
Piñon Midstream announced the commissioning of its third 450-gpm amine treating unit, which is now in service at its sour natural gas treating and carbon capture facility, the Dark Horse Treating Facility, New Mexico.
Veolia, Waga Energy and ENGIE collaborate to develop renewable natural gas industry in France
With the growing need to develop local, low-carbon energies, Veolia, a leader in bioenergies, Waga Energy, a global expert in the production of renewable natural gas (RNG) from landfills, and ENGIE, a world leader in low-carbon energy and services, have created an unprecedented partnership to take a significant step forward in the development of the RNG industry in France.
UK's National Grid seeks buyer for Europe's biggest LNG terminal
British energy infrastructure operator National Grid said it is looking to sell its Grain liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in Britain, Europe's largest such facility, in a bid to streamline operations.
Russia's January–April natural gas output up 7.8%
Russia's natural gas output for January to April rose 7.8% yr-on-yr to 253.3 Bm3 thanks to a rising domestic demand and eastbound exports.
EU approves law to hit gas imports with methane emissions limit
European Union countries approved a law on Monday to impose methane emissions limits on Europe's oil and gas imports from 2030, pressuring international suppliers to cut leaks of the potent greenhouse gas.
Energy Transfer expands Permian presence with $3.25-B acquisition of WTG Midstream
Energy Transfer said it will buy WTG Midstream Holdings in a deal valued at about $3.25 B, the latest acquisition in the midstream sector aimed at expanding transportation and processing network in the Permian Basin.
Asian spot LNG prices at five-month high on firm demand, geopolitical risks
Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices surged to a five-month high, marking the fourth consecutive week of gains.
Equinor to invest more than $1.1 B to further develop gas infrastructure in the Troll West gas province
Equinor and the Troll partners have decided to invest just more than $1.1 B to further develop the gas infrastructure in the Troll West gas province.
Energy Workforce responds to U.S. Energy Secretary's testimony on LNG export permit pause
Energy Workforce responds to U.S. Energy Secretary's testimony on LNG export permit pause
U.S. natgas prices jump 6% to 4-month high as rising LNG feedgas boosts demand
U.S. natural gas futures jumped about 6% to a four-month high on Wednesday on lifted forecasts for weekly demand and as more gas was flowing to liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants with flows to Freeport LNG’s plant in Texas up to an 11-month high.
Tecnimont, Baker Hughes awarded an EPC contract for Hassi R'mel (Algeria) gas gathering system upgrade
MAIRE announced that a consortium composed by its subsidiary Tecnimont Integrated E&C Solutions and Baker Hughes has been awarded by SONATRACH an EPC contract for the implementation of three gas boosting stations and the upgrading of the gathering system, located at the Hassi R’mel gas field, 550 km south of Algiers.
JERA warns of switching investment from Australia unless it gets govt support
Japan's top power generator JERA warned on Thursday it could consider fuel purchases and investments in Asia, the Middle East and the U.S. if Australia does not provide sufficient financial support.
Youth climate-change lawsuit targets Alaska LNG project
Eight young Alaska residents sued the state on Wednesday seeking to block a major natural gas project, the latest in a string of climate-change related lawsuits by youths arguing that government policies promoting fossil fuels violate their rights.
bp pauses gas-field talks with Venezuela as license expires
Oil major bp has paused discussions with Venezuela on the development of a gas project on the maritime border with Trinidad and Tobago following the expiration of a U.S. license to Venezuela in April.
Shell sees emerging Asian markets taking more of world's growing LNG supply
Shell expects its Australian supplies of LNG to help meet demand from emerging markets in south and southeast Asia, which are tipped to absorb some of the pick up in global supplies towards the end of this decade.
ADNOC to acquire 10% equity stake in major LNG development in Mozambique
ADNOC announced the acquisition of Galp’s 10% interest in the Area 4 concession of the Rovuma basin in Mozambique, entitling ADNOC to a share of the LNG production from the concession, which has a combined production capacity exceeding 25 MMtpy.
Gato Negro Permitium Uno seeks U.S. DOE approval to ship gas to Mexico
Gato Negro Permitium Uno is seeking U.S. permission to export gas to Mexico, turn it into LNG and send it to countries with U.S. free-trade agreements.
Firm building QatarEnergy-Exxon LNG plant in Texas (U.S.) files for bankruptcy
The lead contractor building a Texas LNG plant for QatarEnergy and ExxonMobil on Tuesday filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, citing challenges at the project.
Gas prices steady amid heavy Norway maintenance
Dutch and British wholesale gas prices were largely steady on Tuesday morning as the market was looking for any indication of potential extensions to Norwegian maintenance outages, which are at their heaviest this year so far.
Phillips 66 to buy Pinnacle Midland for $550 MM
Phillips 66 agreed to acquire Pinnacle Midland, a midstream company owned by private equity firm Energy Spectrum Capital, for $550 million in cash, expanding the U.S. refiner's natural gas gathering and processing footprint in the Midland Basin.
China LNG imports could hit record levels in 2024, says PetroChina
According to PetroChina, domestic LNG imports could reach between 78 MMtpy-80 MMtpy this year, with the industrial and commercial sectors driving demand.
Deltamarin and ECOLOG collaborate on LCO2 carrier design
Deltamarin and ECOLOG have collaborated on LCO2 carrier design for the purpose of tendering at shipyards worldwide. The new design is intra-EU, short range, low pressure, and shallow draft.
KECO unveils new gas analyzer for real-time, continuous oxygen analysis
KECO introduces the OXYHOUND, a highly-efficient process gas analyzer that conducts real-time and continuous oxygen analysis of natural gas, biogas and other gas streams.
Australia gas producers endorse govt strategy, warn of shortages this decade
Australia's energy producers endorsed a government strategy to boost natural gas development, but warned the country still faces new gas supply shortfalls this decade while markets remain volatile due to global conflicts.
Gulfstream LNG export terminal (U.S.) receives FERC approval
Gulfstream LNG, under development in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, announced that it has received the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approval to commence the pre-filing permitting process, kicking off the regulatory review for its proposed 4-MMtpy modular export facility.
Johnson Matthey and thyssenkrupp Uhde join forces to offer an integrated solution for blue ammonia technology
Johnson Matthey and thyssenkrupp Uhde announced they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly offer a fully integrated low-carbon (blue) ammonia solution
- Gasum selects Wärtsilä for another bio-LNG project in Sweden
- Vanguard Renewables breaks ground on its first organics-to-renewable gas facility
- Linde selected to supply carbon capture technology to ADNOC’S Hail and Ghasha project
- Tecnimont to build waste-to-biogas plant to fuel local kitchens in India
- Topsoe, Aramco sign JDA to advance low-carbon hydrogen solutions using eREACT™
