natural gas

Moldova buys Greek gas to test new import routes

Moldova, under constant threat of a reduction in Russian gas supplies, will buy a small amount of gas from Greece to test new import routes.

Ukraine lawmakers urge U.S., EU to hit Russian LNG with secondary sanctions

Lawmakers in Ukraine's parliament want the European Union and United States to use sanctions to block Russia's plans to expand LNG production, and end Europe's purchases of the fuel from Russia.

U.S. natural gas retreats 2% in run-up to storage report

U.S. natural gas futures retreated more than 2% on forecasts for less demand for the fuel next week in the run-up to a federal report expected to show nearly a normal injection into stockpiles.

U.S. natgas falls 4% on expectations for lower heating demand

U.S. natural gas futures fell more than 4% on Wednesday on expectations that milder weather would reduce heating demand and with near-record production for the month pressuring prices.

G7 climate ministers drop language on growing LNG demand in draft

Climate ministers of the Group of Seven countries have backtracked for now on earlier language touting growing future demand for LNG, instead noting there may be "considerable uncertainty" for consumption.

Russia's Novatek asks government to cut taxes for Yamal LNG

Russia's Novatek has asked the government to grant its key Yamal LNG project a deferral of additional profit tax for 2022 while simultaneously cutting its rate.

India extends transmission fee waiver for green hydrogen plants

India has extended a waiver of transmission fees for renewable power to hydrogen manufacturing plants commissioned before January 2031, as it aims to become the world's cheapest producer of the fuel.

U.S. associated natural gas production will likely grow through 2050

In U.S. EIA's Annual Energy Outlook 2023, natural gas production from oil formations, known as associated natural gas, grows across most cases through 2050, continuing a long-term trend.

G7 climate ministers consider endorsing new gas investments

Climate ministers of the Group of Seven countries may make the case for new investments in natural gas supply, despite assessments that such investments would thwart globally agreed climate change goals.

Hawaiʻi Gas issues request for proposals for renewable natural gas and renewable hydrogen

Hawaiʻi Gas, the state’s only regulated gas utility, issued a request for proposals to purchase RNG and renewable hydrogen, key resources that will enable the company to shift away from its reliance on fossil fuel.

U.S. oil & gas rig count falls for second week in a row

U.S. energy firms this week cut the number of oil and natural gas rigs operating for a second week in a row.

Court suspends worker requisitioning at TotalEnergies Normandy refinery

An administrative tribunal in the northern French city of Rouen suspended a government requisition order at TotalEnergies' Normandy refinery that told striking workers to resume work.

India plans green hydrogen incentives of at least 10% of cost

India plans to give green hydrogen fuel producers incentives worth at least 10% of their costs under a $2-B scheme set to begin before the end of June.

Germany's VNG sees Rostock port as potential hub for green gas business

VNG, an east German gas subsidiary of power utility EnBW, said it sees the Baltic Sea port of Rostock as a prime location for developing clean gas businesses, as it seeks to move away from fossil fuels in the long term.

U.S. natural gas futures drop 4% on rising output, milder weather

U.S. natural gas futures dropped about 4% on Monday on rising output and forecasts for milder weather and less heating demand than previously expected, which should allow utilities to start injecting gas into stockpiles this week.

Vietnam needs $11.5-B to expand national fuel storage capacity by 2030

Vietnam would need investment of up to $11.51 B to expand its national fuel storage system by 2030 citing a draft plan prepared by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Finland's floating LNG terminal to receive first commercial cargo

Finland is set to receive the first commercial delivery of liquefied natural gas to the Inkoo floating terminal set up to replace Russian gas supply after the start of the war in Ukraine.

Gazprom's exports to Europe up 4% in March from Feb

Gazprom's gas supplies to Europe were up 4% on a daily basis in March compared to February based on shipment data from Gazprom's daily transit volumes sent through Turkey and Ukraine.

Barcelona to Italy LNG exports rose 17-fold in 2022 amid Ukraine war impact

Seaborne exports of liquefied natural gas from Barcelona to Italy rose 17-fold in 2022 from the prior year, while shipments in the first two months of 2023 alone accounted for 45% of last year's traffic.

India keeps domestic gas prices on hold for now

India will provisionally keep the price of locally produced gas from old fields at $8.57 per mmBtu

Venture Global LNG delays commercial ops at Calcasieu in Louisiana

U.S. liquefied natural gas company Venture Global LNG told federal energy regulators and customers that it needs to make repairs at Calcasieu Pass in Louisiana that will delay the start of the export plant's full commercial operations.

Dutch government confirms plans to produce 2.8 bcm of gas from Groningen this year

The Dutch government on Friday confirmed plans to produce 2.8 billion cubic meters (bcm) of natural gas at the Groningen gas field in the current year through Oct. 1.

China’s LNG imports to show small rebound in 2023

China’s liquefied natural gas imports fell sharply in 2022 because of the disruption caused by lockdowns to control the coronavirus epidemic and the massive exit wave of infections when they were lifted.

Canada's ATCO gives Mexico troubled pipeline after damage award

Canada's ATCO Ltd has agreed to transfer ownership to Mexico of an unfinished pipeline bogged down in a dispute with the Mexican state power company.

UK shortlists bp, Equinor low-carbon gas power project for support

Britain shortlisted for state support a project by bp and Equinor to build a large-scale gas power plant with carbon capture and storage.

Freeport LNG's Texas export plant back at full power, data shows

U.S. liquefied natural gas company Freeport LNG's export plant in Texas was on track to pull in as much natural gas from pipelines as the facility can process into LNG, a sure sign that it was back at full power.

Axens HySWEET Technology selected by SPETCO International Petroleum Co. Kuwait and Jereh for the acid Gas Removal Units of two new Gas Treatment plants in Kuwait

Axens is supplying the process design packages for the gas treatment of two gas plants located in North Kuwait, which EPC are managed respectively by SPETCO and Jereh.

U.S. natural gas production grew by 4% in 2022

U.S. natural gas production grew by 4% in 2022, averaging 119 Bcf/d.

US natgas flows to Freeport LNG export plant in Texas rise

The amount of natural gas flowing to U.S. liquefied natural gas company Freeport LNG's export plant in Texas was on track to hit its highest on Wednesday since shutting in June 2022.

US natural gas futures drop 4% to 4-week low on milder forecasts

U.S. natural gas futures fell about 4% to a four-week low on rising output and forecasts for milder weather and lower heating demand next week than previously expected.