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JERA Americas files letter of intent to build $2-B Longboard LNG project in Hawaii (U.S.)

JERA Americas has filed a letter of intent with the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission to advance its proposed $2-billion Longboard LNG Project on Oahu. The project would include a 500-megawatt liquefied natural gas (LNG) power plant and an offshore LNG import terminal at Kalaeloa (Barbers Point), p..

EU waives penalties for oil and gas firms that breach methane law

The U.S., Qatar, oil and gas industry groups, and most EU member states have demanded changes to the law in recent months, warning that it could hamper Europe's ability to secure fuel supplies, when from January 2027, it was due to require imported gas to meet emissions monitoring rules equivalent to Europe's.

India's HPCL invites LNG suppliers for spot and long-term import deals

HPCL operates an LNG import and regassification facility at Chhara in western India with annual capacity of 5 million metric tons.

High temperatures put French gas plant at risk of outage

Successive early summer heatwaves in Europe have seen temperatures rise to unprecedented levels, causing water shortages, wildfires, and some deaths.

Vietnam's Cai Mep LNG terminal starts gas deliveries to Phu My power complex‌

The deliveries are being made under a gas sale agreement between Cai Mep LNG and the EVN subsidiary, known as Power Generation Corporation 3.

Greece says EU sanctions against Russia risk ceding LNG market share to rivals

European Union envoys failed on Wednesday to agree on a 21st package of sanctions against Russia for its war on Ukraine, as a group of countries including Greece and Austria objected to the package, for different reasons.

Japan utilities welcome LNG power auction quotas, citing investment certainty

A 2025 report by the Organisation for Cross-regional Coordination of Transmission Operators estimated Japan could face a 16 gigawatt power shortfall by 2040 if electricity demand rises to 1,100 TWh, even after replacing all the country's ageing thermal power plants.

Asian spot LNG prices at 4-month high as U.S.-Iran conflict intensifies

The fundamental situation in Asia is still relatively tight given the development of an El Nino weather pattern, higher cooling demand and lower hydro availability throughout the region.

LNG Canada offers Indigenous group $711-MM stake in Phase 2 expansion

LNG Canada has signed an agreement giving five First Nations the option to invest $711 MM in its proposed Phase 2 expansion, creating one of Canada's largest Indigenous ownership stakes in energy infrastructure while advancing a potential FID by year-end.

First direct U.S. LNG cargo since tariff dispute reaches China, may be re-exported

Carrying a cargo loaded in early June from U.S. energy firm Venture Global LNG's Plaquemines export plant in Louisiana, the Al Fat'h LNG tanker arrived at the PipeChina Yangpu terminal in China's southern island province of Hainan on Wednesday into Thursday.

New Mexico (U.S.) denies reconsideration of Project Jupiter gas pipeline

The Green Chili Lateral would transport up to 400 MMft3d of natural gas to Project Jupiter, a large-scale data center development planned in southern New Mexico.

Valmet delivers automation system for CO₂ liquefaction plant supporting green transition in Finland

The project marks a concrete step forward in the green transition, enabling carbon capture and utilization directly at a biogas plant.

Freeport LNG in Texas (U.S.) to take in more natgas on Thursday after shutting on Wednesday

When Freeport shuts, U.S. gas prices usually drop because the plant's demand for the fuel declines, and when liquefaction trains at Freeport restart, U.S. gas prices typically rise as demand for the fuel increases.

Texas LNG receives $500 MM as FID nears

Texas LNG secured a $500-MM investment led by HPS Investment Partners to advance engineering and early construction work at its Brownsville export terminal as the project moves toward final investment decision.

Adriatic LNG launches 2026 open season for regasification capacity

Adriatic LNG has launched its 2026 auction for long-term LNG regasification capacity, offering terminal access from 2029 through 2051 as operators compete for future import capacity in Italy.

Inpex's Australian LNG workers back pay deal that could set industry standard

The agreement is the first in what unions describe as a second wave of bargaining across the sector, as they seek similar pay and conditions in upcoming negotiations with Shell, Chevron and Woodside Energy.

Argent LNG and Ukraine's Naftogaz sign MoU to explore long-term U.S. LNG supply deal

The MoU covers potential LNG sales from Argent's planned 25-metric MMtpy export terminal at Port Fourchon, Louisiana.

Turkey's hydro surge helps extend Europe's gas demand slump

Alongside record solar and wind output, the surge in hydro generation enabled clean energy sources to account for more than 60% of Turkey's electricity mix for the first time, marking a key energy transition milestone for the fast-growing economy.

Wärtsilä's long-term maintenance agreement ensures optimization and operational efficiency for U.S. gas-fueled power plant

The agreement covers the 104-MW Goodman Energy Center, located in Ellis County, operating with natural gas-fueled Wärtsilä 34SG engines.

EIA: Global LNG trade volumes reached record high in 2025

Global LNG trade has slowed this year following the closure of the key export route for Qatar, the world’s second-largest LNG exporter.

PETRONAS signs LNG supply deal with Shizuoka Gas

PETRONAS will supply LNG to Japan's Shizuoka Gas under a new seven-year agreement beginning in 2032, extending a three-decade commercial partnership.

Chesapeake Utilities unit to build $1.2-B Florida (U.S.) gas pipeline project

The project will help expand natural gas transportation capacity to address regional supply constraints.

Asia's LNG imports recover, drawing cargoes from needy Europe

While some of the strength in Asia is because of seasonal demand during the summer peak, the weakness in Europe underscores just how far the second-biggest consuming region is falling behind in building inventories for winter demand.

Hormuz traffic slows to two-month low as renewed U.S., Iran strikes raise safety risk

Shipping industry sources said vessels were increasingly switching off their public AIS tracking transponders, making it difficult to determine the full number of ships crossing the waterway.

ADNOC L&S expands LNG fleet with order for four new carriers

ADNOC Logistics and Services plc has announced a newbuilding order for an additional four next-generation LNG carriers with a total value of approximately $900 MM.

TotalEnergies ships to Asia the first cargo produced by the ECA LNG plant

TotalEnergies has shipped to Asia the very first cargo from ECA LNG Phase 1, a LNG export terminal currently under commissioning on Mexico’s Pacific Coast, in Baja California.

Australia regulator sees east coast gas market well-supplied through 2026, warns of 2027 risks

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) said in its latest gas inquiry report that there is a risk of gas shortfalls in the second and third quarters of 2027 if liquefied natural gas (LNG) producers export all their uncontracted gas.

Chevron Australia signs five-year gas supply agreement with Alinta Energy

Chevron said starting July 2027 it will supply 46 petajoules of gas to its long-standing partner Alinta Energy over a five- year period from across its equity interests in the Chevron-operated Gorgon and Wheatstone facilities.

More LNG, Japan-linked vessels transit Hormuz despite renewed Mideast tensions

he Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil and LNG shipments, has been closely watched by shipping companies and governments following Iranian attacks this week on commercial vessels and U.S. retaliatory strikes on Iran that have reduced traffic through the waterway.

Meta to build C$13-B Alberta data center, its first in Canada

Meta, like other tech giants, is facing rapidly expanding power needs due to the growth of AI, and Alberta is rich in natural gas which sells at a significant discount to the U.S. benchmark.