natural gas
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.
Kremlin: important to identify object found next to Nord Stream pipeline
The Kremlin said it was important to identify an object discovered next to one of the Nord Stream pipelines and said the ongoing investigation into blasts that struck the pipelines last September must be conducted with full transparency.
Spain asks gas importers to wean themselves off Russian LNG
The Spanish government has asked liquefied natural gas (LNG) buyers to refrain from signing new contracts for Russian gas once existing contracts have expired.
India's coal + renewables mix makes for messy energy transition
India has emerged as a renewable energy star after boosting solar capacity by a whopping 28% in 2022, rivalling China's growth rate and outpacing European heavyweights which deployed record funding on energy transition efforts last year.
Montauk Renewables, Inc. announces a new RNG project in South Carolina
Montauk Renewables, Inc. announces its planned entrance into South Carolina with the development of a new landfill gas-to-RNG facility.
Elliott Group announces opening of new service center in Saudi Arabia
Elliott Group is pleased to announce the opening of Elliott Gas Services Saudi Arabia (EGSSA), which is the product of a joint venture between Elliott and GAS Arabian Services.
Russia hopes to seal Power of Siberia 2 deal with China this year
Russia hopes that a deal to provide gas supplies to China through the planned Power of Siberia 2 pipeline can be reached before the end of the year.
Energean CEO says looking to increase Israel FPSO capacity
Gas producer Energean is looking at options to increase the capacity of its floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel off Israel to 12 billion cubic meters (bcm) a year.
Does China need more Russian gas via the Power-of-Siberia 2 pipeline?
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping met in Moscow for two days of talks which ended Tuesday, during which they discussed a major new infrastructure project, Power-of-Siberia 2, to deliver gas to China via Mongolia.
NECI and Campos Fabrication partner to enable sustainability Initiatives through packaged gas solutions
NECI, the industry’s leading industrial automation, solutions and services provider, and Campos Fabrication, the leader in energy infrastructure design and high-end packaged solutions, are excited to announce their new partnership to deliver packaged gas solutions.
Russia's tighter energy ties with China since Ukraine war
China has increased purchases of Russian oil and gas in the year since Russia invaded Ukraine and the energy relationship between the two countries will be an important topic when presidents Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping meet in Moscow this week.
Edison sees investment decision on EastMed gas pipeline by year-end
Energy group Edison plans to take the final investment decision on a proposed pipeline to deliver east Mediterranean gas to European markets by the end of this year
China's energy investments in Russia
Chinese state energy giants have made a number of multi-billion-dollar investments in Russia, one of China's top oil and gas suppliers, across various stages of the energy supply chain.
Romania's Transgaz ready to build pipeline for Black Sea gas
Romania's gas pipeline operator Transgaz will build a new pipeline worth an estimated 500 million euros ($529.30 M) meant to bring offshore Black Sea gas to the national grid.
Australia's LNG exports may have to be diverted to fend off winter gas shortage
Australia's east coast liquefied natural gas (LNG) exporters may need to divert excess gas supply for domestic customers to stave off any potential supply shortages this winter in the country's south
Worley awarded FEL 2 contract to engineer Cerilon’s U.S. gas-to liquids facility
Worley, a global project delivery and asset services provider, has been selected by Cerilon, a Canadian-based energy and resource development company, to provide engineering services for the FEL 2 stage of Cerilon’s gas-to-liquids (GTL) facility in North Dakota, U.S.
Joint study of sustainable palm oil industry development in Malaysia
JGC Holdings Corporation and Japan NUS have signed a memorandum of understanding with the Malaysian natural gas sales, marketing, and distribution company Gas Malaysia Bhd for joint study of sustainable domestic palm oil industry development through effective utilization of unused resources from palm oil milling in the country.
U.S. natural gas consumption sets 9 month record and an annual record in 2022
In 2022, US natural gas consumption averaged a record 88.5 billion cubic feet per day (Bft3d)—the highest annual natural gas consumption, according to records beginning in 1949.
GAZ-SYSTEM launches non-binding market screening procedure to identify demand for additional regasification capacity of FSRU terminal
GAZ-SYSTEM launches a non-binding market screening procedure to identify the demand for additional regasification capacity of the FSRU Terminal. The new FSRU Terminal project envisages the construction of a floating storage regasification unit (FSRU) in the Gulf of Gdańsk area.
Driven by petrochemical capacity builds, U.S. ethane increased 9% in 2022
In 2022, U.S. ethane demand increased by approximately 9%, or almost 0.2 MMbpd, according to the U.S. EIA's Petroleum Supply Monthly.
Trinidad and Tobago hold deeper talks with Venezuela on Dragon gas project
Trinidad and Tobago held substantive talks with Venezuela on developing the promising Dragon offshore gas field following a U.S. authorization to begin the long-stalled project.
US nat gas futures ease 1% to 2-wk less cold forecasts
U.S. natural gas futures slid about 1% to a two-week low on Friday on forecasts for less cold weather and lower heating demand over the next two weeks than previously expected.
Decarbonization using sour-to-sweet gas technology
8 Rivers' TarT technology is a low-cost solution for processing high-hydrogen sulfide (H2S) sour gas. The technology separates H2S and other sulfurous contaminants from sour natural gas, using CO2 as a natural solvent.
Ukraine to jointly buy gas with EU countries
Ukraine will take part in the European Union scheme to jointly buy gas in global markets, to procure 2 billion cubic metres of the fuel ahead of next winter.
Trinidad in substantive negotiations with Venezuela on gas project
Trinidad and Tobago has held substantive talks with Venezuela on developing the promising Dragon offshore gas field following a U.S. authorization to begin the long-stalled project.
Shell Catalysts & Technologies, Technip Energies and Zachry Group selected for Calpine’s carbon capture unit project in Texas
Shell Catalysts & Technologies, together with Technip Energies and Zachry Group (Zachry), has been awarded a front-end engineering and design (FEED) contract for a carbon capture unit project at Calpine’s Baytown Energy Center in Texas, U.S.
Guyana sees natural gas as the next frontier after oil
Guyana, the South American country that is home to the world's largest oil discoveries in a decade, next wants to develop its mostly untapped natural gas reserves.
LNG to lead U.S. natural gas exports
Exports of LNG will continue to drive growth in U.S. natural gas exports over the next two years, according to the U.S. EIA.
- 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
- ExxonMobil selects Chart Industries’ IPSMR® liquefaction technology for Mozambique LNG project
- 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
- U.S. LNG exports primed to jump as price arb to Europe opens wide
