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Asia-Europe LNG spread at widest level in almost two years
The Asia-Europe LNG spread has hit its widest level in about two years, data from S&P Global Commodity Insights showed, as congestion at Panama makes sending U.S. LNG to Asia via alternative routes a bit more expensive than normal.
Moldovan natgas chief offers to take over Ukraine transit of Russian gas
The head of Moldova's national gas company proposed that it take over the transport of Russian giant Gazprom's supplies through Ukraine if Kyiv decides against renewing a transit contract that runs out next year.
EU to give member states authority to halt Russian gas imports
The European Union is poised to give its member states the power to halt gas imports from Russia and Belarus.
Four suitors offer more than €600 MM for Edison gas storage
Edison's gas storage assets have attracted offers from four Italian and international suitors, setting the stage for a transaction that could be worth more than €600 MM.
Italy's Saipem has completed exit from Russia's Arctic-2 LNG project
Italian energy engineering and construction group Saipem is no longer involved in Arctic-2 LNG, a massive Russian project to build a LNG production site in the Arctic, which was targeted by U.S. sanctions last month.
Asia-Europe LNG spread at widest level in almost a year
The Asia-Europe LNG spread has hit its widest level in about a year, data from S&P Global Commodity Insights showed, as congestion at Panama makes sending U.S. LNG to Asia via alternative routes a bit more expensive than normal.
"Leave no stone unturned" in gas exploration, Norway tells industry
Norway still has vast proven natural gas resources without development plans urging exploration companies to find ways of producing it despite technological challenges.
Countries in the Middle East and North Africa supply about one-third of global LNG
Exporting countries in the Middle East and North Africa region supplied nearly one-third (29%) of global LNG exports in 2022, according to data from the International Group of Liquefied Natural Gas Importers.
Outokumpu and Alfa Laval join forces to reduce emissions in stainless steel production
Outokumpu and Alfa Laval have entered into a contract regarding the delivery of Outokumpu Circle Green stainless steel.
ADNOC and SOCAR to collaborate on hydrogen, carbon management and geothermal technologies
ADNOC and the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic announced the signing of a strategic collaboration agreement that sets out their intention to collaborate on the potential development of low carbon energy technologies.
EnerMech’s fast track expertise safely supports progress of vital LNG projects
EnerMech, and its alliance partner Offshore Technical Services, have been instrumental in helping fast track the first phase of a major project to import LNG to Germany as the country races to reduce its dependence on Russian energy.
Russia's LNG supplies to Europe hit monthly record high in November
Supplies of Russian LNG to Europe reached a monthly high of 1.75 Mmt, while deliveries to China declined.
OMV and Cheniere sign long-term LNG supply agreement
OMV announced the signing of a long-term sale and purchase agreement with US-based company Cheniere Energy, Inc. covering the supply of up to 850,000 tpy of LNG beginning in late 2029.
Russian pipeline gas exports to Europe down 4.3% in November
Average daily natural gas supplies to Europe by Russian energy giant Gazprom were down 4.3% in November from their October levels.
Kyiv proposes reversing Trans-Balkan gas pipeline flows through Ukraine
Ukraine's state gas transit operator proposed reversing gas flows through the Trans-Balkan pipeline, which would allow gas to be pumped from the Balkans to Central and Eastern European countries through Ukraine.
Topsoe and Standard Gas sign MoU to collaborate on UK-based renewable natural gas and methanol project
Topsoe announces it has signed an MoU with Standard Gas, a decarbonization technology company, to collaborate on a UK-based project to produce renewable natural gas and methanol from residual waste feedstocks.
Centrica pumps gas from Rough storage into UK grid as demand rises
British Gas owner Centrica has released stored gas from its largest storage facility into the national grid for the first time this winter, it said on Tuesday, seeking to manage rising heating demand and contain prices.
Delfin signs 15-year LNG supply agreement with Gunvor
Delfin Midstream Inc said it had entered into a long-term LNG supply agreement with global commodity trader Gunvor.
Russia's monthly gas output up in Oct, down in Jan-Oct
Russia's gas output rose for the third month in row in October but overall gas production in the first 10 months of the year fell.
OPEC head accuses IEA of vilifying fossil fuel industry
OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais accused the International Energy Agency of vilifying the oil and gas industry, in the latest clash between the groups over climate policy.
Russia expects to reach agreement on gas hub project with Turkey soon
Moscow and Ankara are set to reach agreement on the creation of a natural gas hub in Turkey in the nearest future.
Moody's lifts Czech Republic outlook on lower Russian gas reliance
Ratings agency Moody's upgraded its outlook on the Czech Republic to "stable" from "negative", citing significant reduction in risks related to the country's dependence on Russian gas supply.
DORIS, Axens, AWT International, SeaQuester and Surbana Jurong announce the CCS Hub Alliance decarbonization solution for hard-to-abate CO2 emitters
DORIS, Axens, AWT International, Sea-Quester Offshore and Surbana Jurong Infrastructure announce the formation of the CCS Hub Alliance, a partnership dedicated to delivering cost-effective and risk-reduced decarbonization solutions to hard-to-abate CO2 emitters.
Asia spot LNG holds steady as demand weak, inventories high
Asian spot LNG prices slipped slightly this week, as demand was weak and inventories remained high in both Northeast Asia and Europe.
BASF shares rise on report ADNOC exploring Wintershall Dea deal
Shares in chemicals giant BASF rose on Friday after a report that Abu Dhabi National Oil Co is exploring an acquisition of the German group's energy business Wintershall Dea.
Spain's Endesa cuts profit, dividend outlook after LNG ruling
Spanish power utility Endesa cut its profit and dividend outlook to take into account the impact of a court order to pay $570 MM following a dispute over a long-term LNG supply contract with Qatar.
Germany builds up LNG import terminals
Germany's quest to increase LNG import capacity has intensified as it seeks to end reliance on Russian pipeline gas, on which the European region relied heavily prior to Moscow's invasion of Ukraine last year.
Finland-Estonia gas pipeline system to get bigger capacity after repair
The Balticconnector gas pipeline between Finland and Estonia, which was damaged last month, will get a bigger northbound transmission capacity next year following repairs.
Nigeria and Germany sign $500 mln renewable energy and gas deal
Nigerian and German companies signed two accords in Berlin that include a $500-MM renewable energy pact and a gas export deal.
Russia's oil and gas budget revenues seen down 40% in Nov. m/m
Proceeds from oil and gas sales for Russia's federal budget are likely to be almost 40% lower this month than in October due to cyclical payments of profit-based tax and the restoration of subsidies for refineries.
- bp ships first cargo from Indonesia’s expanded Tangguh LNG facility
- Saudi Aramco looking at additional investments in LNG
- Venture Global seeks to commence some service at Louisiana Calcasieu LNG plant (U.S.)
- U.S. working with allies over sanctions on Russian Arctic LNG project
- Singapore LNG to develop country's second LNG terminal
