Europe

CapsolGo selected for demonstration on UK gas power generation

Capsol Technologies has secured a CapsolGo order for a campaign with a UK wastewater treatment company for a carbon capture demonstration campaign.

China's shifting energy mix weakens pillar of global LNG growth

Wars, Russian piped gas, and property slump dent China's LNG appetite Analysts slash Chinese LNG demand outlook in 2030s by 14 mln-22 mln tons China prioritises renewables, domestic gas production as alternatives to LNG For years, China was viewed by liquefied natural gas (LNG) producers ..

Gasunie creates greater scope for biomethane with network connection between Zeeland and Noord-Brabant

Gasunie has completed a connection between the existing underground gas networks near Axel in the province of Zeeland and Ossendrecht in Noord-Brabant.

TotalEnergies approves the development of the Cronos Gas Field to supply Europe with LNG

TotalEnergies (50%) and Eni (50%, operator), partners in Cyprus offshore Block 6, have taken the final investment decision (FID) for the development of the Cronos gas field, discovered in 2022 and successfully appraised in 2024.

Europe faces a long, cold winter as fuel buffers dwindle

Europe is heading into winter with alarmingly fragile energy supplies as the conflicts in the Middle East and Russia tighten global markets for liquefied natural gas and heating oil, pushing inventories to dangerously low levels.

Greece-based Dynagas allowed to carry Russian LNG under new EU sanctions

The deal, which is yet to be approved by the EU envoys on Thursday, would allow companies from the bloc to continue transporting Moscow's LNG exports to third countries for a 12-month period that could be renewed. However, volumes would be capped at 2025 levels.

TotalEnergies silent on Russian decree approving sale of Arctic LNG 2 stake

Media has identified two Russian-registered entities named Nordline LLC, both linked to private Russian LNG producer Novatek, the majority owner of Arctic LNG 2, but could not confirm which one might be specified in the decree.

Equinor CEO: Europe unlikely to reach 80% gas storage target

Gas volumes at European storage sites are significantly lower than the five-year average and at their second-lowest level in 15 years.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Poland's gas storage tops early July target at over 70% full

That would place the country third highest after Portugal and Spain in terms of European countries with the highest levels so far of stored gas.

Tauron Unit selects Ansaldo Energia for 600-MWe gas unit project

The supply contract covers two AE94.3 gas turbines of 314.6 MW each.

U.S. LNG exports to Europe decline as Asia prices surge

For the first time in nearly two years, less than half of U.S. LNG exports last month went to Europe as stronger prices in Asia and record imports by Egypt diverted cargoes.

Russia's LNG exports up 9.9% in first half of 2026

However, June exports fell 1.5% from a year earlier and 37% from May to 2.03 million tons, due to seasonal maintenance at the Asia-oriented Sakhalin-2 plant.

DTEK and GE Vernova sign MoU to advance major gas power project in Ukraine

The agreement establishes a framework for cooperation on a new 650-MW combined-cycle gas turbine (CCGT) project at DTEK’s Burshtyn power plant site in Western Ukraine.

Estonia images show machine guns on Russian LNG carrier in Baltic

The surveillance images show fortified machine gun positions on the bridge roof of the Marshal Vasilevskiy, a civilian vessel whose home port is Kaliningrad.

Russia's Sakhalin-2 suspends LNG exports during maintenance

The maintenance should be completed by the end of June or in early July.

Poland's Orlen and Ukraine's Naftogaz sign MoU on LNG cooperation

Orlen sold some 700 MMm3 of gas to Ukraine in 2025 under short-term contracts and plans to sell more than 1 Bm3 of gas to Ukraine in 2026.

Germany joins opponents of EU methane law, warns it could up-end jet fuel supply

Some energy analysts and environmental groups have disputed the claims that the EU law would limit fuel imports, and said ample supplies are available that can comply.

Poland will add second vessel at Gdansk floating LNG terminal

With two terminals on the Baltic and a portfolio of LNG contracts, Poland aims to become a hub for deliveries of fuel from the U.S. to the region, including Ukraine and Slovakia.

EU Commission clarifies all Russian LNG trade is banned from 2027 for EU operators

While the European Union voted to stop importing Russian gas by 2027 in response to Moscow's war with Ukraine, several EU-based companies holding long-term contracts for Russian LNG have said those rules, coupled with sanctions against Russia, were unclear about whether firms would be able to divert those cargoes to buyers outside the EU.

Burckhardt Compression secures milestone order for first industrial scale liquefied CO₂ carrier supporting Northern Lights CCS project

Burckhardt Compression, a global leader in reciprocating compressor technology, has secured a milestone order to supply compression solutions for the first industrial‑scale liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO₂) carrier, deployed in the Northern Lights carbon capture and storage (CCS) project. The order ma..