Regions

Philippines set to receive first-ever LNG cargo for power generation

The Philippines has bought its first-ever liquefied natural gas cargo, which will be delivered this month, bound for a new terminal that will fuel a 1,200-megawatt power plant.

Capstone Industrial Training Solutions joins Solaris Management Consultants Inc.

Capstone Industrial Training Solutions is pleased to be joining Solaris Management Consultants Inc. and their group of companies to create a complete turnkey services partnership for the energy industry.

Chevron Lummus Global selected for Brazil's Petrobras Gaslub Hub

Chevron Lummus Global LLC announced a recent contract award from Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. for a new 12,580 bpd hydroisodewaxing unit at the GasLub Hub, a lubricant plant in Itaboraí, Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil.

Baker Hughes announces major LNG order from QatarEnergy for the North Field South Project

Baker Hughes announced an order to be booked in the first quarter of 2023 with longtime partner QatarEnergy to supply two main refrigerant compressors for the North Field South project, which will be executed by Qatargas.

Vietnam needs $11.5-B to expand national fuel storage capacity by 2030

Vietnam would need investment of up to $11.51 B to expand its national fuel storage system by 2030 citing a draft plan prepared by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Finland's floating LNG terminal to receive first commercial cargo

Finland is set to receive the first commercial delivery of liquefied natural gas to the Inkoo floating terminal set up to replace Russian gas supply after the start of the war in Ukraine.

Gazprom's exports to Europe up 4% in March from Feb

Gazprom's gas supplies to Europe were up 4% on a daily basis in March compared to February based on shipment data from Gazprom's daily transit volumes sent through Turkey and Ukraine.

Asia spot prices maintain downtrend on tepid demand

Asian spot liquefied natural gas this week hit its lowest since early July 2021 as weak demand and solid inventories in northeast Asia continued to pressure prices, while Europe prepared to exit winter with record inventories.

Barcelona to Italy LNG exports rose 17-fold in 2022 amid Ukraine war impact

Seaborne exports of liquefied natural gas from Barcelona to Italy rose 17-fold in 2022 from the prior year, while shipments in the first two months of 2023 alone accounted for 45% of last year's traffic.

India keeps domestic gas prices on hold for now

India will provisionally keep the price of locally produced gas from old fields at $8.57 per mmBtu

What is the Iraq-Turkey oil pipeline dispute and who's on the hook?

An international arbitration ruling prompted the shutdown of Iraq's northern crude oil exports through Turkey and sent oil prices back towards $80 a barrel.

Venture Global LNG delays commercial ops at Calcasieu in Louisiana

U.S. liquefied natural gas company Venture Global LNG told federal energy regulators and customers that it needs to make repairs at Calcasieu Pass in Louisiana that will delay the start of the export plant's full commercial operations.

Dutch government confirms plans to produce 2.8 bcm of gas from Groningen this year

The Dutch government on Friday confirmed plans to produce 2.8 billion cubic meters (bcm) of natural gas at the Groningen gas field in the current year through Oct. 1.

China’s LNG imports to show small rebound in 2023

China’s liquefied natural gas imports fell sharply in 2022 because of the disruption caused by lockdowns to control the coronavirus epidemic and the massive exit wave of infections when they were lifted.

NETL-managed projects advance new direct air capture tests

Field tests of NETL-funded and managed direct air capture technology projects in California and Alabama are helping to advance the realization of a carbon-neutral economy and energy sector to address the effects of climate change.

Canada's ATCO gives Mexico troubled pipeline after damage award

Canada's ATCO Ltd has agreed to transfer ownership to Mexico of an unfinished pipeline bogged down in a dispute with the Mexican state power company.

UK shortlists bp, Equinor low-carbon gas power project for support

Britain shortlisted for state support a project by bp and Equinor to build a large-scale gas power plant with carbon capture and storage.

Freeport LNG's Texas export plant back at full power, data shows

U.S. liquefied natural gas company Freeport LNG's export plant in Texas was on track to pull in as much natural gas from pipelines as the facility can process into LNG, a sure sign that it was back at full power.

DCC Energy and Oberon Fuels to boost renewable dimethyl ether production to reduce emissions of European LPG market

DCC plc, the leading international sales, marketing and support services group, has partnered with Oberon Fuels, to advance the design, construction and operations of multiple renewable DME production plants in Europe.

Axens HySWEET Technology selected by SPETCO International Petroleum Co. Kuwait and Jereh for the acid Gas Removal Units of two new Gas Treatment plants in Kuwait

Axens is supplying the process design packages for the gas treatment of two gas plants located in North Kuwait, which EPC are managed respectively by SPETCO and Jereh.

U.S. natural gas production grew by 4% in 2022

U.S. natural gas production grew by 4% in 2022, averaging 119 Bcf/d.

US natgas flows to Freeport LNG export plant in Texas rise

The amount of natural gas flowing to U.S. liquefied natural gas company Freeport LNG's export plant in Texas was on track to hit its highest on Wednesday since shutting in June 2022.

French strikes hit refining, LNG imports

France's fuel supplies have been disrupted by more than three weeks of strikes against the government's pension overhaul, with production halted at three of its seven refineries, reduced at two, and two others undergoing maintenance.

US to kick off Gulf of Mexico oil drilling rights auction

The Biden administration will hold an auction of oil leases in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, the first test of demand for new investment in the region since the Russian invasion of Ukraine tightened energy supplies and sent prices soaring.

Leading investor group toughens stance on new upstream oil and gas projects

The Net Zero Asset Owner Alliance (NZAOA) said it expects members to make no new direct investments in upstream oil and gas infrastructure projects for new fields, as part of efforts to rein in global warming.

bp, ADNOC offer to buy 50% of Israel's NewMed Energy

bp and Abu Dhabi's state oil giant offered to jointly acquire 50% of Israeli offshore natural gas producer NewMed Energy for around $2-B.

SocGen confirms it pulled out of Texas LNG project

French bank Société Générale has pulled out of the U.S. energy company NextDecade's Rio Grande Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) project in Texas last year.

EU countries seek legal option to stop Russian LNG imports

European Union countries agreed on Tuesday to seek a legal option to stop Russian companies sending liquefied natural gas to EU nations, by preventing Russian firms from booking infrastructure capacity.

McDermott awarded FEED contract from Shell

McDermott has been awarded a front-end engineering design (FEED) contract from Shell Trinidad and Tobago Limited for the Manatee gas development project as part of a competitive FEED process.

Shell publishes reports on Sustainability, Climate & Energy Transition Lobbying and Payments to Governments

Shell plc has published its 2022 Sustainability Report, its 2022 Climate and Energy Transition Lobbying Report and its 2022 Payments to Governments Report.