project management
Poland's Orlen plans to invest up to nearly $92 B by 2035
The company aims to meet all of Poland's domestic natural gas demand over the next decade by increasing production and boosting LNG contracting, as well as adding gas-fired power generation capacity, energy storage and other infrastructure.
The eighth U.S. liquefied natural gas export terminal, Plaquemines LNG, ships first cargo
On December 26, 2024, Plaquemines LNG—the eighth liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminal in the United States—shipped its first cargo after achieving first LNG production in mid-December.
LNG exporter Venture Global targets up to $110-B valuation in blockbuster U.S. IPO
Venture Global is targeting up to $110.38 billion valuation in its U.S. initial public offering, setting the stage for the first blockbuster stock market flotation in 2025.
TotalEnergies begins construction on 50-MMft3d Iraq gas plant
TotalEnergies has begun building 50-MMft3d ArtawiGas25 gas processing facility in Iraq, which will process natural gas from the Ratawi field which is currently flared
Petrofac awarded $300-MM EPC contract for the $1.3-B Habshan project (UAE)
The contract, awarded to Petrofac Emirates, is valued at over $330-MM and involves the engineering, procurement and construction of a new gas compressor plant at the Habshan Complex in Abu Dhabi.
CB&I awarded lump-sum EPC contract for Ruwais LNG project in the UAE
CB&I announced that it has been awarded a lump sum contract by TJN Ruwais JV for engineering, procurement, and construction of two cryogenic tanks and associated civil, structural, mechanical and piping works for its Ruwais LNG project in the UAE.
Austria's OMV agrees to supply Romanian gas to Germany
Austria's OMV has struck a deal to supply Germany's Uniper with gas from its Black Sea project from 2027, as Europe seeks new ways to boost energy security after cutting ties with Russia.
H2 Global Energy to develop a $6-B green hydrogen project in Tunisia
A consortium led by H2 Global Energy signed a Memorandum of Understanding agreement with the Tunisian government to develop a groundbreaking $6-B green hydrogen and green ammonia project.
Senegal and Mauritania announce first gas from bp's Greater Tortue Ahmeyim project
The Greater Tortue Ahmeyim gas project developed by bp and partners has produced its first gas from an offshore field in Senegal and Mauritania.
U.S. LNG gas demand hits record high on last day of the year
U.S. natural gas demand from LNG plants hit a record on December 31, 2024, climbing to 15.2 billion cubic feet in a sign of a strong year ahead from the startup of two new gas-processing plants.
Chart awarded technology contract for Woodside's Louisiana LNG project (U.S.)
Chart Industries, Inc. has received the order from Bechtel for the supply of Integrated Pre-Cooled Single Mixed Refrigerant liquefaction technology and cold boxes for Phase 1 of Woodside Energy Group Ltd’s Louisiana LNG development project.
Wison New Energies, Ace Gas & FLNG sign FEED contract for Nigeria FLNG project
Wison New Energies is proud to announce the official signing of the FEED contract for the 3-MMtpy FLNG and 230-MW Power Barge project with Ace Gas & FLNG, which is planned to be deployed in Nigeria.
Steelhead LNG initiates new legal proceedings against Cedar LNG in British Columbia (Canada)
Steelhead LNG announced the filing of new legal proceedings against Cedar LNG, Pembina Pipeline Corporation and ARC Resources Ltd. in British Columbia in relation to the Cedar LNG Project.
Modules arrive to further advance the Pluto Train 2 expansion project (Australia)
The Scarborough Energy Project has passed another significant milestone with the final Pluto Train 2 modules arriving at the Pluto LNG facility in Karratha, Western Australia.
LNG producer Venture Global files for IPO on NYSE
The LNG producer plans to list its Class A common shares under the symbol "VG" on NYSE, the company's filing showed.
YPF, Shell sign agreement for first phase of the Argentina LNG project
YPF President and CEO Horacio Marin, and Shell's Executive Vice President of LNG, Cederic Cremers, have signed a project development agreement (PDA) for the development of Argentina’s LNG project.
Energy Dome and ENGIE sign pioneering storage offtake agreement
Energy Dome, a long-duration energy storage (LDES) technology company, and ENGIE have signed an offtake agreement for the first full-scale CO2 Battery developed by Energy Dome in Ottana, Sardinia, Italy.
Germany's Wilhelmshaven LNG terminal will not operate in Q1, DET says
Germany's Wilhelmshaven LNG terminal, built in response to Europe's energy crisis, is currently not expected to handle any deliveries during the first quarter of 2025, according to a statement by its government-owned operator.
Gasunie updates its national hydrogen network rollout plan
Over the coming years, Gasunie subsidiary Hynetwork will be rolling out the national hydrogen network for the Netherlands in various stages. In this interview, Helmie Botter, Business Development Hydrogen Manager at Gasunie, and Joost Hooghiem, Director of Hydrogen Network Netherlands, explain the current status.
Phillips 66 outlines nearly $3-B capital program for 2025
Phillips 66 announced a 2025 capital budget of $2.1 billion, including $998 million for sustaining capital and $1.1 billion for growth capital.
Hydrom and thyssenkrupp nucera collaborate on developing Oman’s green hydrogen industry
Hydrogen Oman and thyssenkrupp nucera have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to work together in supporting the growing green hydrogen sector in the Sultanate of Oman.
Wood signs trio of global engineering and project delivery agreements with bp
Wood, a global leader in consulting and engineering, has signed three major agreements with bp to provide engineering and project delivery services for its capital projects worldwide.
Woodside, Bechtel sign agreement for Louisiana LNG
Woodside has signed a revised lump sum turnkey engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract with Bechtel for the development of the three train 16.5-metric MMtpy foundation development of Louisiana LNG.
ADNOC Gas awards design contract for gas processing facilities at Bab Gas Cap
ADNOC Gas Plc. and its subsidiaries (together referred to as “ADNOC Gas” or the “company”), a world-class integrated gas processing company, announced today that Worley Engineering Pty. Ltd. has been awarded the front-end engineering and design (FEED) contract for new gas processing facilities at Bab Gas Cap (BGC).
Jordan signs deal to use Egyptian FSRU until 2026
Egypt and Jordan have signed an agreement to allow Jordan to use an Egyptian floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) until 2026. The FSRU will help Jordan secure LNG supplies in case of emergencies ahead of the completion of the Aqaba LNG import terminal scheduled in the fourth quarter of 2026.
Enable affordable and reliable delivery of low-carbon fuel for the energy transition
Natural gas is uniquely positioned as a transition fuel to support an affordable and secure energy transformation through the displacement of coal-powered electricity generation and supplement renewable electricity. The safe, reliable and environmentally sustainable delivery of LNG to consumer markets requires investment in new and expanded infrastructure.
Case Study: Providing a proactive risk management approach for rupture mitigation valves
U.S. federal natural gas pipeline regulation 49 CFR 192.935(c) requires that operators perform a risk analysis to determine where the use of rupture mitigation valves (RMVs), such as remote-controlled valves and automatic shutoff valves, may be efficient to add protection to high consequence areas.
Improving sustainability: Tackle fugitive emissions from reciprocating compressors
Reciprocating gas compressors are used in many applications, and their operators demand excellent reliability. Unscheduled downtime can incur significant financial costs for the business. Therefore, most operators employ a proactive maintenance regime to ensure their compressors deliver reliable service between major overhauls.
Woodside to bring in several partners to Louisiana LNG project by March
Woodside Energy expects to bring several partners into its Louisiana liquefied natural gas development by the time the company gives the financial go-ahead to the U.S. project in the first quarter of 2025, said its CEO. Australia-listed Woodside is seeking to sell a 50% stake in the Louisiana LNG project.
Guyana gas-to-energy project wins initial $500-MM bank loan guarantee approval
Guyana has received preliminary approval from the U.S. Export-Import Bank for a more than $500 MM loan guarantee to support a natural-gas fired power project and gas processing facility.
- Biogas in France: TotalEnergies starts its 2nd largest unit in Normandy
- ONEOK announces joint ventures with MPLX to build LPG export terminal at U.S. Gulf Coast location
- Ukraine plans to import 800 MMm3 of gas until April after Russian strikes
- Parker Hannifin joins iHAPC project to test H2 and argon for cleaner and more energy-efficient engine technologies
- India's BPCL signs LPG supply deal with Norway's Equinor
