natural gas

Perspective: What happens if Russian gas transit via Ukraine stops?

Heavy fighting near the Russian town of Sudzha, where Russian gas flows into Ukraine, has raised concerns over a sudden stop to transit flows via Ukraine before a five-year deal with Russia's Gazprom expires.

The power of AI: How oil/gas companies are using AI-powered geospatial analytics to identify and prevent potential leaks

8/7/2024

The challenge all O&G producers face is monitoring and maintaining an aging and widely distributed pipeline infrastructure. These organizations manage thousands of miles of pipelines to deliver petroleum and natural gas.

The case for electrifying brownfield compressor stations

8/7/2024

Gas transmission system operators around the world are under intense pressure to reduce emissions, lower costs and ensure profitability in a future defined by market volatility. Upgrading legacy drive systems in compressor stations can play a key role in achieving these objectives.

Argent LNG has initial consultation with FERC, moves into pre-filing

Argent LNG is pursuing approval from FERC to begin the environmental pre-filing review for its mid-sized onshore LNG export project in Louisiana (U.S.).

U.S. court overturns FERC's authorization for NextDecade's Rio Grande project

A U.S. court has overturned the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) authorization for NextDecade's Rio Grande LNG project for not issuing a supplemental environmental impact statement

Gazprom's gas transit via Ukraine to continue Thursday amid reported clashes near border town

Gazprom will continue to ship gas through Ukraine to Europe on Thursday amid unconfirmed reports Kyiv's forces had seized the Russian firm's measuring station near the border town of Sudzha.

U.S. natural gas producers eye further output cuts as prices sink

Major U.S. natural gas producers are preparing to further curtail production in the second half of 2024, after prices sank nearly 40% over the past two months.

ADNOC signs long-term HOA with Osaka Gas for Ruwais LNG Project

ADNOC announced the signing of a long-term Heads of Agreement with Osaka Gas, one of the largest utility companies in Japan, for the delivery of up to 800,000 tpy of LNG.

Venture Global LNG sues Kiewit, alleges it shared confidential documents with Shell

U.S. LNG company Venture Global LNG sued construction contractor Kiewit, alleging it passed confidential documents to Shell, including proprietary project development, design, configuration methods, and detailed information about the multi-billion-dollar facility's design and construction.

TES, Saibu Gas collaborate to provide e-NG to Japan's energy sector

Tree Energy Solutions and Saibu Gas have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote e-natural gas as a key clean energy source, an initiative that supports Japan's goal to use e-NG for 90% of its city gas consumption by 2050.

bp expands offering with the acquisition of GETEC ENERGIE GmbH

bp has now completed its acquisition of GETEC ENERGIE GmbH, a leading supplier of energy to commercial and industrial (C&I) customers in Germany.

U.S. natgas prices rise 3% on rising LNG feedgas and near record heat

U.S. natural gas futures climbed about 3% on Friday as the amount of gas flowing to liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants rises and on forecasts for near record-breaking heat over the next few days that was on track to boost the amount of gas power generators burn to an all-time high.

Williams to resume Louisiana natgas pipeline project, ending feud with Energy Transfer

Williams Cos has received the green light to continue building its Louisiana Energy Gateway project (LEG), a natural gas pipeline, after a court threw out rival company, Energy Transfer's last bid to halt its construction.

Vietnam's LNG price cap puts gas-fired power target at risk

Electricity-hungry Vietnam wants liquefied natural gas (LNG) to fire 15% of power capacity by 2030 but is unlikely to meet that target as power producers and foreign investors balk at the country's strategy for making the super-chilled fuel affordable.

Russian pipeline gas exports to Europe reach highest this year

Russian energy giant Gazprom's average daily natural gas supplies to Europe in July reached their highest this year, up 5.7% compared with a year ago and 12% higher than in June.

Targa Resources beats 2Q core profit estimates, announces $1-B buyback program

Targa Resources has beat estimates for its 2Q core profit, helped by higher volumes of natural gas and natural gas liquids (NGLs) across its pipelines.

WPC JV takes FID on the 2.5-Bcfd Blackcomb Pipeline project in Texas (U.S.)

The WPC JV (WhiteWater, MPLX, Enbridge) have taken FID on the Blackcomb Pipeline project, which will transport 2.5 Bcfd of natural gas from the Permian Basin to the Agua Dulce area in South Texas (U.S.).

Enterprise to expand operations at the Houston Ship Channel (U.S.) to increase propane/butane exports

Enterprise Products Partners announced an expansion project along the Houston Ship Channel. The company is adding refrigeration capacity that will increase propane and butane export capabilities by approximately 300,000 bpd.

U.S. oil and gas mergers continue at furious pace in 2Q

U.S. oil and gas patch deals continued to run hot in 2Q, topping $30 B with big dollar tie-ups pushing values higher.

Australia's Origin Energy reports APLNG revenue dip on lower prices, volumes

Shares of Origin Energy marked their biggest intraday loss in eight months on Wednesday after the firm posted a drop in quarterly revenue from its stake in the Australia Pacific LNG project, reflecting a fall in gas sales and prices.

Judge overturns FERC approval of Williams Cos' $1-B pipeline project (U.S.)

A U.S. appeals court threw out a federal regulator's "arbitrary and capricious" approval of a new $1-B natural gas project running through five mid-Atlantic states and intended to serve 3 MM customers.

SIAD Americas announces another ASU award for the Americas market

SIAD Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of SIAD Macchine Impianti, S.p.A., announced the award of a 175-tpd air separation unit to be supplied by its affiliate company, SIAD Engineering (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.

Column: Power sector drives growth in U.S. natural gas demand

The power sector is the only major consumer of natural gas that has shown consistent demand growth in recent years, and has become the driving force behind natural gas demand in the U.S. as consumption from other sectors declines.

Canada's TC Energy to sell pipeline stake to some indigenous communities for $722 MM

Pipeline operator TC Energy said on Tuesday it would sell a minority stake in some of its Canadian assets for C$1 B ($722.1 MM) to certain indigenous communities as part of its plan to reduce debt and fund investments.

Liquefied gas cargo containment innovations from Jiangnan Shipyard receive ABS AIPs

ABS has awarded approval in principle (AIP) to two new developments from Jiangnan Shipyard: a new insulation system and a modern design for an ultra-large ethane carrier (ULEC).

bp to construct 5-10 green hydrogen projects this decade

bp's CEO said that the company aims to construct 5-10 low-carbon hydrogen projects this decade to produce clean fuels and reduce greenhouse emissions

Woodside awards Monadelphous AUS $200-MM construction contract for Pluto LNG project (Australia)

Engineering company Monadelphous Group Limited announced it has been awarded a AUS $200-MM construction contract with Woodside Burrup Pty Ltd for the Pluto LNG Train 1 facility and associated infrastructure near Karratha in Western Australia.

Natural gas shows its staying power as U.S. wind output slumps

Power producers in the U.S. are becoming increasingly reliant on natural gas for generation, even as the country builds out renewable energy capacity at a record pace.

Pieridae announces sale of Goldboro, equity financing, full repayment of bridge loan, production shut-in

Pieridae Energy Ltd. has completed the sale of its Goldboro assets and has issued notice to repay in full the company’s subordinated secured bridge loan.

Oman plans third LNG train, boosting domestic production to more than 15 MMtpy

This strategic expansion aims to increase Oman's LNG production capacity to 15.2 MMtpy