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ArcelorMittal's India JV seeks duty-free LNG imports

ArcelorMittal's India joint venture (JV) has called on New Delhi to remove the import tax on liquefied natural gas (LNG) for steelmaking to help the company cut its production costs and meet decarbonization goals.

Germany building up LNG import terminals

Germany is trying to expand its natural gas import options to replace Russian supply and as part of its decarbonization efforts.

Saipem wins $4-B contract from QatarEnergy for North Field expansion to fuel LNG expansion

Italian energy engineering group Saipem has won an offshore contract worth $4 B from QatarEnergy to boost production at QatarEnergy's North Field offshore natural gas field, which lies off the northeastern coast of Qatar.

Fifth LNG vessel loads cargo at Russia's Arctic LNG 2

The fifth cargo of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia's Arctic LNG 2 has been picked up by a vessel managed by a company under U.S. sanctions.

Thailand's PTT signs 5-yr LNG deal with Oman LNG

Thailand's largest energy firm, state-controlled PTT, has signed a 5-yr deal to buy liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Oman.

Aramco to up stake in EIG's MidOcean to 49%, fund new stake in Peru LNG

Saudi Aramco will increase its stake in liquefied natural gas (LNG) firm MidOcean Energy to 49% and fund its acquisition of a new 15% stake in Peru LNG from Hunt Oil Company.

Wood to design the DeLa Express natural gas pipeline project in Texas and Louisiana (U.S.)

Wood has been awarded the front-end engineering design the DeLa Express pipeline project being developed to deliver liquids-rich natural gas from the Permian Basin of West Texas to the U.S. Gulf Coast and international export markets.

Apollo partners with bp in Trans Adriatic Pipeline

bp and Apollo has announced an agreement for Apollo-managed funds to purchase a non-controlling stake in bp Pipelines TAP Ltd., the bp subsidiary that holds a 20% share in Trans Adriatic Pipeline AG (TAP) in a transaction valued at approximately $1 B.

Egypt fully awards tender for 20 winter LNG cargoes

Egypt has bought 20 cargoes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) via the first tender issued to cover its winter demand since 2018, securing full volumes it was seeking at smaller than expected premiums.

Vienna power firm says will phase out Russian gas in 2025

Vienna's main power company said on Friday it would phase out its use of Russian natural gas in 2025 as Austria steps up efforts to cut its reliance on energy supplies from Russia following Moscow's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

Galveston LNG Bunker Port secures natural gas supply agreement with Energy Transfer for bunkering facility

Galveston LNG Bunker Port has entered into a Gas Supply Agreement with Energy Transfer regarding the delivery of natural gas to the GLBP terminal in Texas City, Texas (U.S.).

TC Energy's Coastal GasLink pipeline fined again for environmental non-compliance

TC Energy's Coastal GasLink pipeline in western Canada has been fined C$590,000 ($434,558) for 10 environmental non-compliance penalties, the British Columbia government said on Thursday, taking its total penalties to nearly C$1.4 MM.

French gas consumption to drop 20% by 2030, grid operators say

Gas consumption in France is expected to drop by almost 20% by 2030 under changes aimed at meeting climate targets and efforts to curb costs.

EU LNG import utilization falls as demand declines

European Union LNG import terminals are being utilized less as demand for the fuel continues declining across the continent, increasing the realization that Europe’s LNG import infrastructure will become increasingly underutilized as gas use drops further.

Daphne Technology, Williams partner on methane emissions mitigation technology

Daphne Technology and Williams will leverage their combined expertise to advance methane abatement technologies that align with the U.S. DOE's MERP's goals. Daphne Technology will provide its SlipPure system for field demonstration on Williams' natural gas engines at multiple locations across the U.S.

NextDecade to fight appeals court delay to its $18.4-B LNG plant

NextDecade will appeal a federal court ruling that overturned the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's approval of the initial phase of its $18.4-B Rio Grande LNG project, CEO Matthew Schatzman said.

Helen Oy, MAN Energy Solutions and H-TEC SYSTEMS partner to build Helsinki hydrogen plant

Helen Oy is joining MAN Energy Solutions and H-TEC SYSTEMS to build a 3-MW green hydrogen production plant in the vicinity of Helsinki’s district heating network and the Vuosaari Harbour.

Japan considers company support measures for long-term LNG contracts

The Japanese government is considering support measures to make it easier for companies to enter into long-term purchase contracts for liquefied natural gas (LNG) to ensure a stable supply of the super-chilled fuel.

EIA: U.S. natgas output to decline in 2024 while demand rises to record high

U.S. natural gas production will decline in 2024 while demand will rise to a record high, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) said in its Short-Term Energy Outlook.

Pembina Gas Infrastructure to acquire midstream assets from Veren

Pembina Pipeline Corp. (Pembina, or the company) has announced that Pembina Gas Infrastructure Inc. (PGI), a Western Canadian-focused gas processing entity jointly owned by Pembina and KKR, has entered into agreements with Veren Inc. and certain affiliates thereof (Veren) that include the acquisition of Veren’s Gold Creek and Karr area oil batteries and support for future infrastructure development.

U.S. Gulf Coast LNG export plants, refineries, production facilities brace for Francine

Tropical Storm Francine was intensifying and on track to become a hurricane on Tuesday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said, prompting Louisiana residents to flee inland and oil and gas companies to shut-in Gulf of Mexico production.

ADNOC signs heads of agreement with Indian Oil for Ruwais LNG project

ADNOC has signed a long-term heads of agreement (LNG agreement) with Indian Oil Corp. Ltd. (IndianOil), India’s largest integrated and diversified energy company, for the delivery of 1 metric MMtpy of liquefied natural gas (LNG).

China’s Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard to build six new QC-Max LNG vessels for QatarEnergy

QatarEnergy has signed an agreement today with China State Shipbuilding Corp. (CSSC) for the construction of six additional state-of-the-art QC-Max vessels, bringing the total number of LNG vessels on order under its fleet expansion program to 128, including 24 QC-Max mega vessels.

QatarEnergy inaugurates its first conventional-size LNG vessel

QatarEnergy has inaugurated the first conventional-size LNG vessel under its historic shipbuilding program. The Rex Tillerson was named after the former Chairman and CEO of ExxonMobil as a tribute to his life-long accomplishments in the energy sector.

North American RNG surpasses 400 operational facilities

The Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas (RNG Coalition) has announced a major milestone in the growth of the renewable natural gas industry, with 433 facilities now operational across North America.

EIA: Natural gas pipeline capacity from the Permian Basin is set to increase

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), natural gas pipeline takeaway capacity in the Permian Basin will soon increase as the Matterhorn Express pipeline, with a capacity of 2.5 Bft3d, is expected to begin service this month.

U.S. regulators okay first step to start Plaquemines LNG plant in Louisiana

Federal regulators on Friday gave Venture Global LNG permission to begin preparations for the startup of liquefied natural gas (LNG) equipment at its Plaquemines export plant in Louisiana, taking a step closer to first LNG production for the facility, about 20 miles south of New Orleans.

Gunvor growing Asia operations, expanding into LPG, naphtha, gasoline, aromatics, power

Global energy trader Gunvor Group is growing its Asia operations to expand in existing markets such as liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), naphtha, gasoline and aromatics as well as into new areas including power.

India plans to use LNG for third of truck fleet, in blow to diesel

India plans to have a third of its heavy duty long-haul trucking fleet fueled by liquefied natural gas (LNG) instead of diesel in 5 yr–7 yr to cut pollution.

ORLEN secures EU grant for hydrogen projects

The international HySPARK project, led by ORLEN in collaboration with a consortium of 17 global partners, has become the first in Poland to receive funding from the EU Clean H2 Partnership program. Close to €9 MM will be allocated to the production and testing of H2-powered vehicles for Chopin Airport and Warsaw’s public transportation system.