natural gas
Consumers Energy completes Mid-Michigan (U.S.) natural gas pipeline
Consumers Energy has completed its Mid-Michigan Pipeline, replacing and upgrading 55 mi of natural gas transmission pipeline in Clinton, Shiawassee, Ingham, Livingston and Washtenaw counties.
Angola LNG considers expansion as gas supplies ramp up
Angola Liquefied Natural Gas (ALNG) is considering future expansion options including adding a mini train of 3 metric MMtpy, as new gas supplies to the plant ramp up over the next 12 months.
OPAL Fuels begins construction on California RNG production facility
OPAL Fuels Inc. has commenced construction on a new landfill-gas-to-renewable natural gas (RNG) facility at the Kirby Canyon Landfill, located in Santa Clara County, California (U.S.).
U.S. federal regulators give Venture Global permission to introduce natural gas into LNG plant
U.S. federal regulators on Wednesday gave Venture Global LNG permission to introduce natural gas into its Plaquemines export plant in Louisiana, documents show, moving the plant a step closer to producing the superchilled gas.
New gas pipeline in Argentina promises more domestic supply
Argentine officials celebrated the formal kick off of a major natural gas pipeline on Monday, a project that will provide supply from the country's booming shale development to both homes and businesses as well as eventually allowing for exports.
U.S. natural gas prices ease on forecasts for mild weather
U.S. natural gas futures fell on Monday on expectations that mild weather through mid-November would keep heating demand low, allowing utilities to build up gas storage for few more weeks.
Malaysia's Petronas to halt local NGV fuel supply next year on declining demand
Malaysia state energy firm Petronas will halt the domestic retail supply and sale of natural gas for vehicles (NGV) by July next year due to declining demand and to ensure safety of road users.
U.S. exports of ethane and ethane-based petrochemicals rose 135% from 2014 to 2023
U.S. exports of ethane and ethane-based petrochemicals reached an all-time high of 21.6 MMt in 2023, up 135% since the U.S. began exporting ethane in 2014 and 17% more than in 2022, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Oman's OQ to list up to 49% stake in methanol, ammonia and LPG arm
Oman's OQ Base Industries, the methanol, ammonia and LPG arm of state-owned OQ, plans to list an up to 49% stake on the local stock exchange. The listing is part of a privatization program by state-owned energy group OQ to diversify its economy and cut its debt.
China's Sinopec signs agreement for 15-yr LNG deal with TotalEnergies
China's state oil and gas major Sinopec Corp said it has signed Heads of Agreement to buy from TotalEnergies 2 MMtpy of LNG a year for 15 yrs starting 2028.
ADNOC, AIQ developing first-of-a-kind agentic AI solution for global energy transformation
ENERGYai will combine large language model technology with cutting-edge ‘agentic’ AI – AI ‘agents’ that are trained in specific tasks across ADNOC’s value chain. These specialized AI agents bring a new level of autonomy and precision to critical tasks, from seismic analysis to energy efficiency and real-time process monitoring.
Russia's Oct. pipeline gas exports to Europe up 2.5% y/y
Russian energy giant Gazprom's average daily natural gas supplies to Europe in October edged up by 2.5% a year earlier and held broadly steady from September.
Equinor strengthens gas portfolio
Equinor has signed an agreement with EQT Corporation to acquire additional non-operated interest in the Northern Marcellus formation in the US. Equinor will pay $1.25 B to EQT in the transaction.
Hexagon Agility receives new wave of RNG fuel system orders for heavy-duty commercial trucks
Hexagon Agility, a subsidiary of Hexagon Composites ASA and the world's leading provider of renewable natural gas/compressed natural gas (RNG/CNG) fuel systems, has announced a new wave of orders valued at $4.3 MM.
Gazprom subsidiary files $880-MM claim against Linde
A subsidiary of Russia's gas major Gazprom has filed a claim for 85.7 B roubles ($879 MM) against global industrial gases and engineering company Linde and its subsidiaries.
Britain's Centrica signs 10-yr U.S. gas deal with Coterra
British utility Centrica and U.S. producer Coterra Energy have entered into two gas sale and purchase agreements, which will reduce market risk in Centrica's liquefied natural gas (LNG) portfolio.
Archaea Energy, UGI start RNG plant in Pennsylvania (U.S.)
Archaea Energy, a subsidiary of bp, and UGI Energy Services LLC (UGIES), a subsidiary of UGI Corp., celebrate the start-up of their joint venture's renewable natural gas (RNG) plant in Hegins, Pennsylvania.
Linde selected to supply carbon capture technology to ADNOC’S Hail and Ghasha project
Linde Engineering has signed an agreement with NEXTCHEM to provide carbon capture technology to ADNOC's Hail and Ghasha project. Located in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the project is one of the world’s largest offshore sour gas developments and aims to operate with net zero emissions.
JPMorgan looks to resume trading physical LNG
JPMorgan Chase is in talks to resume trading physical LNG after more than a decade. The bank has had talks with at least three projects under development in the Gulf Coast to get a long-term LNG supply.
U.S. ethane production reached a record 3 MMbpd in May 2024
U.S. ethane production increased steadily over the last decade and reached a record of 3 MMbpd in May 2024. Ethane production in the first half of 2024 (1H24) averaged a record 2.8 MMbpd, according to data from the U.S. EIA.
The role of clean combustion in achieving net-zero: Emphasizing H2’s promise
The world is increasingly turning its attention to alternative fuels in the quest for net-zero emissions, and hydrogen (H2) is at the forefront of this transformative shift. This article will discuss the benefits and future potential of H2, comparisons to alternative energies, and sustainability and environmental implications.
Amine strength in gas treatment
Tail gas treating units (TGTUs) are designed to remove the last vestiges of unconverted hydrogen sulfide (H2S) in the tail gas coming from a sulfur recovery unit (SRU) after the gas has been processed to convert as much H2S as possible to elemental sulfur. Any H2S remaining in the TGTU’s offgas is converted to sulfur dioxide (SO2) in the thermal oxidizer and vented to the atmosphere. This vented SO2 forms part of a plant’s regulated sulfur emissions, so it is important to minimize its amount.
Innovations
These are some of the latest innovations that are optimizing the Gas Processing & LNG industry.
Case Study: Predicting internal corrosion in renewal biogas systems for increased pipeline reliability
GASCADE Gastransport GmbH (GASCADE) partnered with the author’s company to investigate the internal corrosion susceptibility of a biogas line in advance of a larger project targeting the prioritization of difficult-to-inspect pipelines.
Proven methods to lower costs and boost safety in gas distribution operations
Gas distribution systems exist in a multitude of applications. A crucial element of proper system function is ensuring gases are transported safely, keeping critical processes in place. This article details proven methods to lower costs and boost safety in gas distribution systems.
U.S. natgas prices jump 8% on cooler weather, higher global gas prices
U.S. natural gas futures jumped about 8% to a one-week high on Thursday on forecasts for cooler weather and more heating demand over the next two weeks than previously expected and on rising prices for gas in global markets that should boost the value of U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports.
TES, Advantage Partners to explore investment opportunities to scale e-NG production
TES, a global green energy company, and Advantage Partners, a leading private equity fund in Japan, are in discussions to explore potential investment by investment funds serviced by AP Group along the full value chain to support the development of TES’ e-NG (electric natural gas) projects.
Repsol freezes green H2 projects in Spain
Repsol has paused its planned green H2 projects in Spain, which would have had a combined electrolysis capacity of 350 MW, due to an unfavorable regulatory environment.
LNG-fueled trucking accelerates in Asia, denting diesel demand
Trucking fleets in China are embracing cleaner-burning LNG for fuel, accelerating a decline in diesel demand and rattling suppliers to the world's biggest oil importer.
Evergy announces two new 705-MW high-efficiency natural gas plants
Evergy Inc. will invest in two new 705-megawatt (MW) combined-cycle natural gas plants that will be built in Kansas (U.S.). The plants are expected to begin operating in 2029 and 2030.
- Japan's Mitsubishi to acquire stake in Petronas LNG plant
- McDermott awarded Rovuma LNG Phase 1 FEED contract in Mozambique
- Fincantieri LNG-powered Star Princess launched in Monfalcone
- Wood leads industry project to accelerate CCUS with guidelines for CO2 specifications
- Picarro launches handheld solution for natural gas leak investigation and closed-loop leak management
- Picarro launches handheld solution for natural gas leak investigation and closed-loop leak management
- Fincantieri LNG-powered Star Princess launched in Monfalcone
- Sonatrach, Saudi Aramco raise prices for LPG by 3%–4% in October
- Amarinth secures $1-MM order of API 610 pumps for Coral North FLNG project in Mozambique
