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Delfin awards EPC contract for U.S. FLNG project

Delfin Midstream Inc. announced that it has entered into a Letter of Award (LOA) with Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI). The LOA formally notified SHI that is has been selected and awarded as the exclusive EPCI Contractor for the First FLNG Vessel of the Delfin LNG project and Delfin is entitled to the..

Freeport LNG (U.S.) on track to take in more natgas on Thursday after unit outage

Freeport is one of the world's most closely watched LNG export plants because starts and stops of its operations often cause price swings in global gas markets.

Vistra completes acquisition of seven natural gas plants, expanding diverse generation fleet

With this acquisition, Vistra geographically expands its diverse generation portfolio, adding highly efficient assets across key competitive markets, including PJM, New England, New York and California (U.S.).

Parker Hannifin powering up data center mega development

Parker Hannifin has secured a major contract to supply key equipment for nearly 30 aeroderivative gas turbines powering a new hyperscale data center in Texas (U.S.).

Key Alaska LNG pipeline study will be completed this year

The backers of a proposed 800-mile (1,287 km) gas pipeline in Alaska expect to complete a key engineering and cost study by the end of this year, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said. The ambitious proposal to transport gas from Alaska's far north to the Gulf of Alaska has been talked about for deca..

Venture Global ready to introduce natural gas into final part of Plaquemines LNG plant

If the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) grants the permission, Venture Global will soon be producing LNG from its entire Plaquemines plant, more than a year ahead of when it is expected to provide its first set of long-term customers with their contracted amounts of gas.

U.S. natural gas exports to Mexico reach new records in 2025

U.S. natural gas pipeline exports to Mexico averaged 7.5 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) in May 2025, the most of any month on record as Mexico’s demand for natural gas, particularly in the electric power sector, increases. On an annual basis, U.S. natural gas pipeline exports to Mexico averaged ..

NextDecade takes positive FID on Rio Grande LNG Train 5 project

NextDecade Corporation announced that it has made a positive final investment decision (FID) on Train 5 at Rio Grande LNG, closed financial transactions to fully fund Train 5 and related infrastructure, and issued full notice to proceed to Bechtel Energy Inc. (Bechtel) for Train 5. “Today, we are e..

North America’s LNG export capacity could more than double by 2029

LNG exporters in the U.S. have announced plans to more than double U.S. liquefaction capacity, adding an estimated 13.9 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) between 2025 and 2029, according to the EIA's Liquefaction Capacity File and trade press reports. The U.S. is already the largest exporter in the..

Ebara Elliott Energy completes 100-MW power upgrade

The extensive project involved a close collaboration with First Energy and the installation of a new power line, including a Main 138-Kv breaker, a 100-MVA power transformer, and a series of capacitor banks.

Chevron pushes for input in Venture Global request for Plaquemines LNG startup extension

Last month, Venture Global asked the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to give it until the end of 2027 to commission the Plaquemines plant, citing challenges stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic.

U.S. ethane exports are expected to grow through 2026

U.S. ethane exports are poised for significant growth through 2026, driven by robust global demand for ethane as a petrochemical feedstock, substantial U.S. export capacity expansions, and larger vessels to carry ethane exports. In the EIA’s October Short-Term Energy Outlook, we forecast U.S. ethane..

Study: Methane emissions from crude oil and gas supply chains significantly underestimated

Global methane emissions from oil production are now reported to be 15 times higher in International Energy Agency (IEA) data compared to IOGP figures, with discrepancies for Russia reaching 10-fold and for Saudi Arabia an astonishing 40-fold.

Cove Point LNG export plant in Maryland (U.S.) back in service

The plant can turn around 0.8 Bft3d of gas into LNG. Plants often pull in more gas than they can turn into LNG since they use some of the fuel to run equipment.

Harvest Midstream and Interior Gas Utility deliver first-ever North Slope LNG to Fairbanks, Alaska (U.S.)

Harvest's North Slope LNG facility near Deadhorse will produce up to 150,000 gallons per day, triple the capacity of IGU's current plant. The facility is also designed for future expansion if market demand grows beyond current capacity.

Venture Global shares sink as bp's arbitration win renews worries over pending disputes

Venture Global, the second-largest U.S. liquefied natural gas supplier, is facing other arbitration claims with customers seeking compensation of more than $4 B linked to the delayed commercial startup of the Calcasieu Pass project.

Burnham RNG partners with Illinois sanitary district to transform methane into renewable natural gas

The Greater Peoria Sanitary District (GPSD) Board of Trustees approved final agreements with Burnham RNG to transform methane gas generated at GPSD’s treatment facilities into renewable natural gas (RNG). This partnership marks a significant step forward in GPSD’s commitment to sustainability and i..

Energy Transfer to supply natural gas to Fermi America's HyperGrid AI grid campus

Fermi America™, developing the world's largest, behind-the-meter artificial intelligence private grid campus with the Texas Tech University System (U.S.), has secured an agreement with Energy Transfer, one of the largest and most diversified midstream energy companies in North America, to deliver fi..

Bechtel shares findings of tragic accident at Port Arthur LNG facility

The following message was sent to Bechtel colleagues on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, co-signed by Craig Albert, President and Chief Operating Officer & Paul Marsden, President, Energy: Colleagues, Five months ago, we shared tragic news that shook the entire Bechtel community to its core. On April 29,..

Uniper and Five Bioenergy sign long-term biomethane supply agreement

This agreement places Uniper in a strong position to complement the growing share of renewables with low-carbon energy sources and to accelerate the decarbonization of both road and maritime sectors.

Vistra gets U.S. FERC approval for next step in acquisition of gas generation fleet

The acquisition, first announced in May, would add approximately 2,600 megawatts of capacity from five combined-cycle gas turbine plants and two combustion turbine plants to Vistra's diverse generation portfolio.

Allison Transmission 4500 RDS Model now pairs with Cummins X15N natural gas engine

Ozinga Renewable Energy Logistics has successfully deployed the Cummins X15N engine paired with the Allison 4500 RDS transmission, demonstrating how sustainability and operational excellence can go hand in hand.

Prometheus Hyperscale, Spiritus, and Casper Carbon Capture partner to build carbon-negative data halls and energy infrastructure in Wyoming (U.S.)

The project is expected to include a minimum of $500 MM in initial investment and deliver up to 1.5 gigawatt (GW) of IT-ready capacity over multiple phases.

Waga Energy, Waste Commission of Scott County, and Linwood Mining and Minerals commission RNG facility in Iowa (U.S.)

This landmark project brings locally produced renewable energy to the community while significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Utility Global and Maas Energy Works to develop dairy digester-to-hydrogen mobility project in California (U.S.)

Utility Global and Maas Energy Works have announced an agreement to advance the development of the first commercial project in California to use dairy digester biogas for direct hydrogen (H2) fuel production.

Commonwealth LNG wants more time to build planned export facility in Louisiana (U.S.)

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In a letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Commonwealth said the extension was needed due to an approval pause implemented by former U.S. President Joe Biden last year.

Windfall Bio begins construction on methane-to-value demonstration plant in Houston (U.S.)

The demo plant will contain natural microbes known as mems, which convert waste and dilute sources of methane—including flare gas from oil and gas wells, landfill gas, and biogas from agriculture and livestock—into organic fertilizer.

Chart Industries to supply air-cooled heat exchangers, cold boxes for Sempra Infrastructure’s Port Arthur LNG Phase 2 project

Chart previously supplied equipment for Port Arthur LNG Phase 1 and will continue its involvement with Phase 2, providing key technology to support the facility’s expansion and ensure reliable, efficient operations.

U.S. propane inventories are well stocked heading into the winter heating season

Propane inventories reflect supply and demand balances. Propane demand is greatest in the winter months because propane is used as the main heating fuel in about 5% of U.S. homes, primarily in the northern parts of the Midwest and Northeast.

OPAL Fuels, South Jersey Industries, and Atlantic County Utilities Authority announce commercial operation of RNG facility

Located at ACUA’s solid waste landfill, the RNG facility captures and processes landfill gas into RNG, providing a renewable, lower-carbon fuel alternative to diesel and conventional natural gas.