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LNG tankers divert to Europe from Asia after Russia halts supplies to Austria's OMV

At least five cargoes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) have diverted from Asia to Europe in the past few days, drawn by higher gas prices on the continent after Russia's Gazprom halted supplies to Austria's OMV.

Venture Global LNG's second plant running over budget, document shows

Venture Global LNG's second liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plant, currently under construction in Louisiana, is $2.35 B over budget and costs could still rise, according to financial documents prepared for its initial public offering of shares.

TES and SOCAR sign joint study agreement to explore e-NG project in Azerbaijan

Tree Energy Solutions (TES), a global green energy company, and SOCAR, Azerbaijan's national oil company, have signed a joint study agreement (JSA) to explore the development of an electric natural gas (e-NG) project in Azerbaijan.

UPDATE: Austria says Russia to cut off gas from Saturday

Russia told Austria it is suspending gas deliveries from Saturday in a development that signals a fast approaching end of Moscow's last remaining gas flows to Europe.

U.S. natgas prices slide 3% on rising output, less cold forecast for late November

U.S. natural gas futures slid about 3% to a one-week low on Friday on an increase in daily output and forecasts for less cold weather in late November than previously expected.

Greenlane Renewables announces $6.5 MM landfill gas-to-RNG system contract

Greenlane Renewables Inc. announced that it has secured a $6.5-MM contract to provide a new system for upgrading biogas produced at a landfill in Canada into pipeline-quality renewable natural gas (RNG).

Russian gas supply could stop to Austria before year-end

Russian gas supply to oil and gas company OMV in Austria is at risk of stopping before the end of the year due to an arbitration case against Gazprom.

U.S. natgas flows to LNG export plants on track to hit 9-month high

The amount of gas flowing to the seven big operating U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants was on track to rise to a nine-month high on Thursday as feedgas to a few plants hit multi-week highs.

Crown LNG rushing to develop and start building US LNG plant while Trump in office

Crown LNG is racing against time to develop and start construction of a 9-MMtpy LNG export plant in the U.S. before President-elect Donald Trump's second term ends in 2029. "We were sincerely hoping that he (Trump) would be there to support the industry because certainly the old administration was against it, quite simply," CEO Swapan Kataria said.

North Macedonia's ESM, SOCAR sign energy cooperation MoU

North Macedonia's ESM power utility and Azerbaijan's state energy company SOCAR on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aiming to strengthen energy stability in the Balkan country.

Philippines' PNOC signs LNG agreement with Indonesia's Pertamina

State-owned firms Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC) and Indonesia's Pertamina have signed a preliminary agreement to develop liquefied natural gas (LNG) and other energy sources.

Germany rejects arrival of Russian LNG shipment at Brunsbuttel terminal

Germany has refused to allow a Russian liquefied natural gas shipment at the Brunsbuttel terminal in northern Germany in line with Berlin's policy not to import LNG from Russia.

Nigeria's NNPC signs 10-yr gas sale deal with Dangote Refinery

Nigeria's state oil firm, NNPC Ltd. said on Wednesday one of its subsidiaries has agreed to supply 100 MMft3d of gas to the Dangote oil refinery for the next 10 yr.

ADNOC Gas signs 10-yr LNG SPA with India’s GAIL

ADNOC Gas has signed a 10-yr Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with GAIL India Limited to supply up to 520,000 tpy LNG, starting in 2026. The SPA converts the previous Heads of Agreement between ADNOC Gas and GAIL, announced in January, into a definitive agreement.

Nigeria signs $1.2-B deal with CNCEC to revamp a 135-MMft3d gas plant

Nigeria has signed a $1.2-B contract with Chinese state-owned engineering firm CNCEC to revamp a gas processing plant crucial for the country's aluminum production.

INEOS, Royal Wagenborg partner on CCS infrastructure in the EU

INEOS and Royal Wagenborg have signed a landmark agreement on the delivery of CO2 transportation. This multi-year agreement, a significant step towards advancing carbon capture and storage within the European Union, will see Royal Wagenborg supply a newly built CO₂ carrier dedicated to Project Greensand, led by INEOS with its partners Harbour Energy and Nordsøfonden.

UPDATE: Ichthys LNG Train 1 to resume full-scale operations in Dec.

Train 1 at Australia's Ichthys LNG will resume full-scale operations at the beginning of December, after its operation rate was reduced for inspections.

Norway's government in $1.6-B takeover of gas export network

Norway has reached a deal with seven private owners for a government takeover of much of the country's extensive gas pipeline network, cementing its control over a key infrastructure.

WhiteWater reaches FID for Pelican Pipeline

WhiteWater has reached a final investment decision (FID) to move forward with the construction of the Pelican Pipeline after having secured sufficient firm transportation agreements with shippers.

Bangladesh seeks potential LNG suppliers in new enlistment process

Bangladesh has issued an enlistment invitation for companies to supply the South Asian nation with LNG on a spot basis.

Russia sees India as potential market for LNG from its 13-MMtpy Ust-Luga plant

Russia is interested in ramping up exports of LNG to India, particularly from its 13-MMtpy Ust-Luga complex that is currently under construction in the Leningrad Region of Russia.

ADNOC GAS to acquire 60% of Ruwais LNG from ADNOC, valued at $5 B

ADNOC Gas expects ADNOC to transfer its 60% share of the Ruwais LNG Project to the company at cost - estimated to be around $5 B - in the second half of 2028.

Toyo awarded EPC contract for Dahej LNG terminal (India)

Toyo Engineering India Private Limited, a subsidiary of Toyo Engineering Corporation, has been awarded the EPC contract for the topside facilities of the third berth (jetty) at the Dahej LNG terminal in Gujarat, India, by Petronet LNG Limited. The project is scheduled for completion by Q1 2027.

SMD3, Waga Energy launch RNG production project in Southwest France

The Dordogne Departmental Waste Syndicate [Syndicat Mixte Départemental des Déchets de la Dordogne (SMD3)] and Waga Energy have launched a renewable natural gas production project at a landfill site in Saint-Laurent-des-Hommes.

Gasum selects Wärtsilä for another bio-LNG project in Sweden

Wärtsilä Gas Solutions, part of technology group Wärtsilä, will supply Nordic energy company Gasum with biogas upgrading and liquefaction solutions for its new bioLNG plant. The plant will produce high-quality bioLNG from agricultural and organic household waste.

Exxon targets first LNG from $30-B Mozambique Project by 2030

ExxonMobil is expecting the first liquefied natural gas (LNG) output from its project in Mozambique in 2030.

Consumers Energy completes Mid-Michigan (U.S.) natural gas pipeline

Consumers Energy has completed its Mid-Michigan Pipeline, replacing and upgrading 55 mi of natural gas transmission pipeline in Clinton, Shiawassee, Ingham, Livingston and Washtenaw counties.

Angola LNG considers expansion as gas supplies ramp up

Angola Liquefied Natural Gas (ALNG) is considering future expansion options including adding a mini train of 3 metric MMtpy, as new gas supplies to the plant ramp up over the next 12 months.

Opinion: Trump-led oil and gas export boom may go bust in Europe trade spat

Oil and gas producers in the U.S. expect to find it easier to ramp up production and exploration under the incoming second administration of Donald Trump. Finding local and lucrative markets for their wares may be the bigger challenge.

Europe can replace gas coming via Ukraine using LNG terminals, Snam CEO says

Europe can use several liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals to replace Russian gas flowing through Ukraine when a transit deal expires at the end of December.