Regions
U.S. FERC explores blanket authorizations for LNG projects
FERC took steps to provide regulatory certainty and streamline infrastructure permitting. These steps included a vote to seek comments from stakeholders on establishing procedures for blanket authorizations for certain activities at liquified natural gas (LNG) plants and hydroelectric projects. “En..
Technimont attends ground-breaking ceremony of Tengiz Gas separation Complex in Kazakhstan
The facility is designed to recover at least 98% of ethane from dry gas, and its output will feed the second phase of the Silleno petrochemical complex, focused on polyethylene production—another major project being executed by Tecnimont.
Russia's Novatek gives deep discounts to sell sanctioned LNG to Chinese buyers
The purchases have ended the commercial limbo for the $21-B project, which is subject to some of the harshest sanctions the U.S. and Europe have imposed on Russia.
Update: Russia's Arctic LNG 2 ships 14th cargo in 2025 despite Western sanctions
Arctic LNG 2, initially planned to be one of Russia's largest LNG plants with an eventual output of 19.8 million metric tons per year, continues operations despite U.S. sanctions.
Unions at Woodside's Pluto 2 LNG move to clear path for strike action
A strike by construction workers could slow work to expand Woodside's Pluto LNG plant in Western Australia and delay the company's plan to ship the first liquefied natural gas cargo from Pluto 2 in the second half of 2026.
Exxon lifts force majeure on LNG project in Mozambique
The company paused work after French oil major TotalEnergies also declared force majeure on its separate LNG project in 2021 due to security concerns in the southern African country.
42% of U.S. energy/critical infrastructure providers exposed to weaponized AI and email attacks
Despite rising regulatory pressure and a surge in cyber threats targeting operational technology, Red Sift’s analysis shows that nearly half of these organizations have failed to implement DMARC, the foundational email authentication standard required to block domain impersonation.
Exxon to acquire 40% stake in Enterprise Bahia NGL pipeline
The companies plan to boost capacity to 1 MMbpd after the deal closes, expected by early 2026, by adding pumping stations and building a 92-mi extension to ExxonMobil's Cowboy gas processing plant in Eddy County, New Mexico.
Aramco signs preliminary U.S. deals worth more than $30 B
The projects span liquefied natural gas, financial services, advanced materials manufacturing and procurement of materials and services.
Aramco selects Baker Hughes' APM for Master Gas System project
Marks first enterprise deployment of Cordant™ digital solutions in Saudi Arabia, expanding Baker Hughes’ digital presence in the country Cordant™ Asset Performance Management to be deployed across four Booster Gas Compression Stations to drive uptime and reliability Master Gas System project aim..
Update: Germany's LNG import terminals buildout
Germany is putting natural gas import terminals into operation as part of the country's efforts to replace piped Russian gas following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The Elbe River terminal at Stade is now in line to become operational in the second quarter of 2026 at the earliest, according..
Japan set to approve the restart of the world's biggest nuclear plant, lessening 2026 LNG import demand
Niigata governor to approve Kashiwazaki-Kariwa TEPCO gets ready to restart Unit No. 6 at the plant Restart to cut Japan's LNG imports, analyst says New PM Takaichi favours faster reactor restarts The governor of the Japanese prefecture that is home to the world's largest nuclear power pl..
Enbridge: More capacity expansions in ‘store’ for U.S. Gulf Coast
Domestic demand. Offshore demand. Abundant North American supplies. And, amid these substantial market forces, somewhere to store it. Between escalating LNG feed gas demand, growing American reindustrialization and surging data center requirements, natural gas is a very hot commodity at the moment...
Golden Pass LNG revises EPC contract for Trains 2 and 3
Chiyoda and McDermott, JV partners for the Golden Pass LNG project in Texas (U.S.), have reached an agreement with Golden Pass LNG Terminal (GPLNG) regarding amendment to the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract. Amendment of the EPC contract for completion of Train 1 was close..
Tokyo Gas sells U.S. gas unit to Grayrock Energy for $255 MM
Tokyo Gas, Japan's largest city gas supplier, said it sold its U.S.-based subsidiary, TVL LLC, involved in gas development and production to Grayrock Energy for $255 million. The unit, operating in Louisiana's Haynesville and Cotton Valley formations, was sold as part of Tokyo Gas's strategy to opt..
ITT’s Svanehøj acquires KOHO, expanding portfolio with compressor technology for growing gas solutions market
ITT Inc. has announced that its Svanehøj business, a leading designer and manufacturer of specialized cryogenic pumps and aftermarket services for the marine sector, has acquired Köhler & Hörter GmbH (KOHO).
MHI Compressor International secures steam turbine contract at Baton Rouge (U.S.) plant
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Compressor International Corporation (MCO-I) has been awarded a contract by ExxonMobil to supply a footprint replacement steam turbine for its olefins plant in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Venture Global wants to double planned capacity of Plaquemines LNG facility
Plaquemines is already the second-largest LNG facility in the U.S. and last month was responsible for 22% of total exports from the country.
Ukraine's DTEK imports its first U.S. LNG via Lithuania
Ukrainian energy company DTEK has imported its first cargo of U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) via Lithuania's Klaipeda import terminal in an effort to strengthen energy security for Ukraine and other Eastern European countries.
Update: Germany continues to build up LNG import terminals
Germany is putting natural gas import terminals into operation as part of the country's efforts to replace piped Russian gas following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Evers & Sons wins new pipeline project in South Texas
Evers & Sons Inc. has been awarded a new pipeline project in South Texas from a nationally recognized customer.
HORIBA’s gas and liquid analysis and measurement instruments adopted for INPEX’s Blue Hydrogen and Ammonia Production and Usage Demonstration Project
This project marks Japan’s first initiative to verify the entire value chain, from production to utilization, of blue hydrogen and blue ammonia derived from domestically sourced natural gas.
Opinion: The future of the energy transition will be fractured, bumpy and long
The landmark UN COP21 climate agreement signed in Paris on December 12, 2015 saw 195 nations commit to setting binding targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to limit global warming to "well below" 2ׄ°C above the pre-industrial levels. The ambition has in recent years been strengthened to 1.5°C.
NOV awarded second SSY system contract for Argentina FLNG project
NOV has executed a contract to supply a second APL Submerged Swivel and Yoke (SSY) system for Southern Energy SA’s floating LNG (FLNG) project in the Gulf of San Matías, offshore Argentina. This follow-up award builds on SESA’s ongoing FLNG development plans and reflects the company’s confidence in..
Convertus receives provincial funding for waste-to-renewable gas plant in Ontario
The Ontario government has announced a major investment by the Convertus Group, which will invest more than $165 MM toward building a state-of-the-art biofuel facility in York Region. Supported by $2 MM in provincial funding through the Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness stream, t..
Aramco eyes LNG supply deal and ownership stake in two different US LNG projects
Saudi Aramco is set to sign two U.S. LNG supply deals with Woodside Energy and Commonwealth LNG when Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visits Washington. The world's largest oil exporter, Saudi Aramco, wants to become a major LNG player, especially in the United States, where LNG capa..
TotalEnergies accelerates its gas-to-power integration strategy in Europe by acquiring 50% of EPH
Creation of a 50/50 joint-venture with experienced and successful team that built a leading flexgen position in Europe More than 14 GW of flexible generation in operation or under construction, representing net annual production of 15 TWh increasing to 20 TWh in 2030, and a pipeline of 5 GW under..
Chevron, Phillips 66, Total win India's first tender to buy U.S. LPG
India plans to raise energy imports from the U.S. to cut its trade surplus with Washington, a key irritant for President Donald Trump, who has imposed a 50% import levy on Indian goods.
Slovakia's gas importer takes two-thirds of gas from non-Russian sources this year
Slovakia has been rearranging its supplies after Ukraine stopped transit of Russian gas in January this year, but has been keen to continue receiving gas under its contract with Russia's Gazprom through the Turkstream pipeline and Hungary.
SwRI expands hydrogen testing capabilities to assess gas pipeline compatibility
The upgrades, funded internally, allow SwRI to test H2–natural gas mixtures across a range of operating conditions.
- ExxonMobil halts 1-Bft3d blue hydrogen project in Texas
- 236-mile Texas-to-Gulf pipeline reaches FID in $2.3-B LNG expansion push
- Bechtel shares findings of tragic accident at Port Arthur LNG facility
- Aramco and Yokogawa commission multiple autonomous control AI agents at Fadhili gas plant
- Ukraine will resume gas imports via Transbalkan route in November
