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Elon Musk says oil and gas should not be demonized
Oil and gas should not be demonized in the medium-term, Elon Musk, the founder of electric car maker Tesla, but he also said it was important to reduce carbon emissions to preserve the planet.
Germany's SEFE seeks US approval for Venture Global's CP2 LNG project
The German state-owned Securing Energy for Europe GmbH has become the third company to seek approval from the U.S. energy regulator for LNG developer Venture Global to begin construction on its CP2 LNG project in Louisiana.
Record warmth leaves world with too much gas
The northern hemisphere experienced its warmest October and November in records dating back to the 1880s – pushing the gas market into a large surplus and triggering a slump in prices.
DNV to support UK National Gas Transmission with world first hydrogen pipeline research facility
DNV is the lead partner for National Gas Transmission in further expanding a world first hydrogen pipeline research facility FutureGrid.
Equinor buys Shell's stake in the Linnorm gas discovery
Norway's Equinor said it has agreed to buy Shell's stake in the Linnorm gas discovery in the Norwegian Sea, raising its ownership to 50%.
Latvia utility buys LNG from Equinor
Latvian state-owned utility Latvenergo said it had agreed to purchase six cargoes of LNG from Equinor for delivery via Lithuania's Klaipeda terminal.
Afghanistan doubles Russian LPG fuel imports, industry data shows
Afghanistan's Taliban government doubled purchases of Russian LPG in the January-November period, according to industry data, as Russia redirects supplies away from Europe amid political fallout from the Ukraine conflict.
Germany's Stade LNG project expects floating terminal in February
Germany's emerging LNG terminal in the Elbe river port of Stade expects its floating regasification vessel to arrive in February, allowing seaborne gas cargoes to be fed into local pipeline grids.
Moscow says EU will not succeed in curbing Russian gas imports
The European Union's plans to give its member states the power to halt gas imports from Russia will not succeed and won't hurt the Russian economy.
Serbia launches interconnector to gas pipeline in Bulgaria
Serbia completed the interconnector to a pipeline in Bulgaria which would allow the Balkan country to diversify its gas supplies and reduce its dependence on Russia.
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.
- Gasum selects Wärtsilä for another bio-LNG project in Sweden
- Linde selected to supply carbon capture technology to ADNOC’S Hail and Ghasha project
- Tecnimont to build waste-to-biogas plant to fuel local kitchens in India
- Topsoe, Aramco sign JDA to advance low-carbon hydrogen solutions using eREACT™
- Indonesia regulator confirms disruption at bp's Tangguh LNG project
