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Cheniere Energy's Sabine Pass LNG plant returns to normal

Cheniere Energy Inc's Sabine Pass LNG export facility returned to normal processing levels following an outage at one of its units.

Argentina turns away Gunvor-chartered LNG tanker, citing sanctions

A tanker containing liquefied natural gas that originated from a Russia supplier and was loaded onto a Gunvor Group-chartered vessel off the coast of France was turned away this week by Argentine energy firm Enarsa.

Novatek set to oust Gazprom as Russia's top gas supplier to Europe

Increased supplies of liquefied natural gas from Russia's Novatek mean the company is close to overtaking Kremlin-controlled Gazprom as the country's leading fuel supplier to Europe.

German town opposed to LNG terminals asks for operator's finances to be checked

The German resort town of Binz has asked anti-money laundering authorities to investigate the capital of Deutsche ReGas, operator of a planned liquefied natural gas terminal which the town opposes on environmental grounds.

U.S. natural gas prices ease on forecasts for less demand next week

U.S. natural gas futures eased about 1% on forecasts for less demand next week than previously expected.

Wary of 2022 crisis, Asian buyers to build strategic gas reserves

Governments across Asia are formulating strategic natural gas reserve policies, building new terminals and storage tanks as buffers against supply disruptions following last year's energy crisis that sent global prices soaring to a record.

Sinopec natural gas output rises in H1, petrochemicals output lags

Chinese state-owned energy giant Sinopec's natural gas production in the first half of 2023 rose 7.6% from a year before to 666.1 billion cubic feet.

Egypt aims to resume gas exports by October

Egypt is targeting a resumption of liquefied natural gas exports by October at the start of autumn.

Fluor reaches significant milestone on LNG Canada Project

With the arrival of the last module by ship from its fabrication yard in Zhuhai, China, Fluor Corporation announced today that it has completed the module fabrication program on the LNG Canada project in Kitimat, British Columbia, Canada.

Bangladesh in talks with Malaysian firm for LNG supply

Bangladesh is in talks with a Malaysian firm to secure more supplies of liquefied natural gas, industry sources said, as the South Asian country looks to meet demand for power.

UAE'S ADNOC Gas agrees to $7-$9 B 14-year LNG agreement with Indian Oil Corp

Abu Dhabi's ADNOC Gas announced a 14-year $7-$9-B deal with Indian Oil Corp to supply 1.2 million metric tons of liquefied natural gas per year, ADNOC said in a statement.

Cheniere Energy eyes new gas pipeline to feed LNG expansion

Cheniere Energy Inc, the largest U.S. liquefied natural gas exporter, says it may build a new pipeline to link its Louisiana expansion project to other pipelines in major shale-gas producing regions as it seeks to diversify its risk.

Tuscan LNG terminal to be moved offshore by 2026

A liquefied natural gas vessel moored in the Tuscan port of Piombino will be moved off the coast of Vado Ligure and Savona in Italy's northwestern region of Liguria, the president of Liguria said.

Japan PM Kishida in Qatar for LNG talks

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida arrived in major gas-producer Qatar for the final leg of a Gulf tour that has focused on securing energy supplies and promoting Japanese high-tech.

Finland's Gasum resumes LNG purchases from Russia's Kryogaz

Finnish energy provider Gasum has resumed liquefied natural gas purchases from the Kryogaz-Vysotsk plant controlled by Russia's Novatek, Gasum said and Refinitiv ship-tracking data showed.

U.S. natural gas prices climb 4% as brutal heatwave lingers

U.S. natural gas futures climbed about 4% on forecasts for the weather to remain hotter-than-normal through early August, especially in Texas.

World’s top LNG players push for more, but greener, gas investments

Current investments in gas infrastructure are falling short of what is needed, officials at an industry conference in Japan said, citing the role they say the fuel has to play in both global energy security and the transition to net zero.

U.S. gas system investments: Stranded assets or stranded customers?

Natural gas still heats the water and cooks evening meals in housing at California State University's Monterey Bay campus - but under plans for a multimillion-dollar electrification project, the fuel could soon be a thing of the past.

Russian piped gas exports to Europe July 1-15 jump 28% m/m

Pipeline natural gas exports to Europe by Russia's Gazprom in the first half of July rose by 28% from June's average, reaching 2023 highs, according to Reuters calculations based on volumes supplied via Ukraine and TurkStream.

China-U.S. climate progress could hinge on curbing of methane

This week's visit by U.S. climate envoy John Kerry to China after years of diplomatic disruptions could boost cooperation between the world's two biggest greenhouse gas polluters on the key issue of methane emissions.

U.S. natural gas prices ease to 3-wk low on rising output, less hot forecasts

U.S. natural gas futures eased about 1% to a fresh three-week low on rising output and forecasts for less hot weather over the next two weeks than previously expected.

EU considers gas imports from Argentina

The European Union is considering possible gas imports from Argentina, which is a net gas importer but plans to expand domestic production, a draft document showed.

Vietnam's big bet on LNG may not ease its power crisis

Vietnam received its first shipment of liquefied natural gas this month, a milestone for the energy-hungry country, but various hurdles mean it could take years for imported gas to ease the country's long-running power shortages.

Chevron opted to buy vs build US LNG processing

Chevron Corp is comfortable with buying U.S. liquefied natural gas on long-term contracts rather than constructing its own U.S. domestic export facility, said Freeman Shaheen, the company's head of global gas.

Pakistan LNG gets bids to buy spot LNG from Trafigura, first in a year

Pakistan LNG Ltd received its first bids in a year to buy spot cargoes of liquefied natural gas from commodities trader Trafigura, to deliver two cargoes in January and February.

Asia spot LNG prices slip on muted demand, high EU stocks

Asian spot liquefied natural gas prices fell this week, as muted demand in Northeast Asia and high gas inventories in Europe continued to weigh on prices.

Energy Transfer signs deals for Louisiana Lake Charles export plant

U.S. energy company Energy Transfer entered three non-binding agreements to sell liquefied natural gas from its proposed Lake Charles export plant in Louisiana.

Saudi Arabia's PIF signs MoU with France's Engie for green hydrogen projects

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund signed a memorandum of understanding with French energy company Engie for green hydrogen projects, the PIF said in a tweet.

NextDecade makes final investment decision on Rio Grande LNG Phase 1

Liquefied natural gas firm NextDecade said it has made a positive final investment decision to construct the first three liquefaction trains at its Rio Grande LNG export facility.

Ksi Lisims LNG chooses Siemens Energy for low-carbon electrical compression design

The Ksi Lisims LNG project has awarded Siemens Energy a contract to assist with designing the project’s liquefaction compression and associated electrical systems.