natural gas
TC Energy to sell Prince Rupert pipeline project to Ksi Lisims LNG partners
TC Energy has agreed to sell its Prince Rupert natural gas pipeline project to two partners in Ksi Lisims LNG, a proposed Canadian export terminal.
bp in talks with Venezuela and Trinidad governments to develop gas field
bp Venezuela confirmed they are in talks with Trinidad and Tobago government to develop a shared offshore gas field in the Caribbean.
Technip Energies and GE Vernova drive UK's net-zero with gas power and carbon capture project
Technip Energies, leader of a consortium with GE Vernova, and construction partner, Balfour Beatty, received a Letter of Intent from bp, on behalf of NZT Power Limited for the execution phase of the Net Zero Teesside Power in the UK.
U.S. natural gas prices firm as investors await storage report
U.S. natural gas futures gained, having hit their lowest in more than two weeks earlier, as investors awaited a weekly storage report that is expected to show a much smaller-than-usual storage withdrawal on lower heating demand.
Europe gas prices set to fall amid high storage levels throughout 2024
Gas prices in Europe could fall as low as US$6.70 per MMbtu in the summer as the mild winter will see storage levels remain above 55% according to a new report by Wood Mackenzie.
Europe's record gas stocks amid mild winter raise energy security, policy questions
Europe is expected to end the winter with a record amount of gas in storage due to mild weather and increased wind generation, impacting energy prices and highlighting the importance of policy measures for future supply security.
Technip Energies, JGC, and NPCC got limited approval for ADNOC’s Ruwais LNG Project in the UAE
Technip Energies, leader of a joint venture with JGC and NPCC, have received a Limited Notice To Proceed from ADNOC to commence early engineering, procurement and construction activities at the Ruwais low-carbon LNG project, located in Al Ruwais Industrial City, Abu Dhabi.
Israeli gas producer NewMed says ADNOC buy-in offer on hold
A $2-B offer by Abu Dhabi's national oil company and to buy a 50% stake in Israeli gas producer NewMed has been put on hold due to uncertainty in the region.
JERA to conduct trial of co-firing ammonia at coal power plant from March to June
Japan's top power generator, JERA, plans to co-fire 20% of ammonia with coal at its Hekinan thermal power station, in what it said will be the world's first trial using a large amount of the gas at a major commercial plant.
Softer spot LNG prices see demand gain, contrast with contract pain
Lower spot prices for LNG in Asia have yet to drive a significant boost in demand for the super-chilled fuel, although there is an increase in appetite from price-sensitive buyers such as India and China.
Ukraine starts checking LPG from EU, fearing Russian supply
Ukrainian energy customs have started inspections of imported LPG produced in the EU by blending components, fearing that some of them may have come from Russia.
China's Unipec wants say in Venture Global LNG's extension request
Chinese state-owned energy trader Unipec asked U.S. regulators for a chance to intervene in a request from LNG developer Venture Global LNG to extend the commissioning period for its Louisiana export project.
U.S. propane exports established a new record in December 2023
U.S. propane exports averaged a record 1.9 million bpd in December 2023, the highest since the U.S. EIA began collecting this data in 1973.
EQT to buy Equitrans Midstream in bid to boost natural gas margins
Top U.S. natural gas producer EQT Corp said it agreed to buy Equitrans Midstream in an all-stock deal that values its former pipeline unit at about $14 B including debt, as companies look to navigate decade-low prices for the commodity.
Freeport LNG's feedgas usage falls again
Feedgas intake at the second largest U.S. LNG plant has fallen by almost half over the last week
NextDecade targets Train 4 final investment decision at Texas (U.S.) LNG facility in H2 2024
NextDecade said it was targeting a final investment decision and plans to start construction of the fourth liquefaction train at its Rio Grande LNG facility in Texas by the second half of 2024.
ADNOC issues early EPC award for Ruwais LNG Project
ADNOC announced that it has issued a Limited Notice to Proceed for early engineering, procurement and construction activities to a joint venture, led by Technip Energies, with JGC Corporation and National Petroleum Construction Company PJSC for its low-carbon LNG project in Al Ruwais Industrial City, Abu Dhabi.
Major European energy companies ask U.S. regulators to deny Venture Global LNG's permit extension
Top European energy companies asked U.S. regulators to reject Venture Global LNG's request for a one-year construction permit extension to its Louisiana (U.S.) export plant.
Japan spot LNG contract price for February not disclosed
The average contract price for spot LNG cargoes for shipment to Japan last month was not disclosed by state-owned Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation.
Shell's LNG, gas and power trading boss Hill to move on
Shell's head of LNG, natural gas and power trading Steve Hill is leaving the company.
Dominion Energy announces closing of sale of Ohio (U.S.) natural gas distribution company
Dominion Energy, Inc., announced closure of the sale of its Ohio natural gas utility – The East Ohio Gas Company – to Enbridge Inc. for approximately $6.6 B, including assumed indebtedness and adjusted for customary closing items.
U.S. natgas prices drop 6% to one-week low on small storage withdrawal, mild weather
U.S. natural gas futures dropped about 6% to a one-week low on an expected much smaller-than-usual storage withdrawal last week when warmer-than-normal weather kept heating demand low.
EU energy regulator adds to pressure on Germany over gas tariff
European Union energy regulators added to growing pressure on Germany over Berlin's levy on cross-border gas trading, which some countries say puts the EU's energy solidarity at risk and hurts efforts to cut reliance on Russia.
Nigeria announces reforms to lure oil and gas investment
Nigeria will offer tax credits and streamline contracting processes for new oil and gas projects, the Information Minister said, in a move by Africa's top energy producer to attract much-needed investment.
U.S. natural gas pipeline accidents pose big, unreported climate threat
Accidental pipeline leaks – caused by things like punctures, corrosion, severe weather and faulty equipment - happen routinely and are a climate menace that is not currently counted in the official U.S. tally of greenhouse gas emissions, according to an examination of public data and regulatory documents.
Asian spot LNG prices inch up on emerging Chinese demand
Asian spot LNG prices inched up this week as temperatures below seasonal normal levels in China pushed buyers back into the market, especially as prices had recently fallen below that of some oil-linked contracts.
How tech is laying the foundation for future LNG success and compliance
This work details some of the ways LNG operators are embracing and deploying technology to close the gaps that exist in their ESG compliance infrastructures and emerging operational needs.
Global Project Data
A snapshot of the global gas processing and LNG project landscape.
Navigating the complex LNG value chain
Capturing efficiency and visibility across the LNG value chain is possible with modern technologies. This article examines how boundless automation is managing data seamlessly from the field to the edge and into the cloud. This includes a move toward holistic, seamlessly integrated energy logistics software solutions that help operators visualize and manage the LNG value chain from end-to-end.
Optimized high-pressure injection system design
This article details an optimization opportunity that was taken in a high-pressure injection system after a thorough evaluation during the Hawiyah Unayzah Gas Reservoir Storage (HUGRS) project in Saudi Arabia.
- Australia's Woodside Energy to buy US LNG developer Tellurian for $1.2 billion
- Power Knot LLC receives continued orders from ExxonMobil PNG for food waste digester consumables, spare parts
- Gasum powers Equinor's platform supply vessel with bio-LNG
- Oman plans third LNG train, boosting domestic production to more than 15 MMtpy
- ADNOC deploys pioneering AI-enabled process optimization technology