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ADNOC Gas signs 14-yr, multibillion dollar LNG supply agreement with Indian Oil Corp.

The agreement, signed by ADNOC Gas and IndianOil, is valued in the range of $7 B-$9 B over its 14-year term.

Tanzania hopes to conclude talks for LNG project by June

Tanzania is discussing tax incentives with investors in a stalled project to construct a $42-B LNG plant in the country, Energy Minister Doto Biteko said on Tuesday, adding the talks could be completed by June. Equinor and Shell are joint operators of the country's mega gas project, while ExxonMobil, Pavilion Energy, Medco Energi and Tanzania's national oil company TPDC are partners.

U.S. EIA: Recent cold snap lead to fourth-largest natgas storage withdrawal

The United States saw the fourth-largest weekly withdrawal from natural gas storage during mid-January as colder-than-normal temperatures boosted consumption.

India's GAIL revives plan to buy US LNG as Trump ends ban on export permits

GAIL India Ltd will seek to buy a stake in a U.S. LNG plant or secure long-term U.S. LNG supply after the Trump administration lifted a ban on export permits for new projects, chairman Sandeep Kumar Gupta said.

Svanehøj to supply CO2 pumps for INEOS’ Project Greensand in the North Sea

INEOS has selected ITT’s Svanehøj to supply CO₂ pumps for the onshore facility and the first LCO₂ carrier for Project Greensand in the Danish North Sea. This strategically significant order further strengthens Svanehøj’s position in carbon capture and storage.

Germany's Brunsbuettel, Wilhelmshaven LNG terminals get strong demand for regasification slots

Germany's Deutsche Energy Terminal said it has successfully sold all LNG regasification slots offered at the liquefied gas terminals of Brunsbuettel and Wilhelmshaven for this year.

Seaspan Energy completes first ship-to-ship LNG bunkering in Canada

Seaspan Energy (Seaspan) has successfully completed the first ship-to-ship LNG bunkering in Canada, which took place in the Port of Vancouver in the Upper Harbour.

Immingham Green Energy Terminal (UK) development consent decision announced

Imported ammonia will be stored and processed at the site to create green hydrogen, for onward transport to filling stations throughout the UK.

Harvest Alaska plans to redevelop Kenai LNG terminal in Alaska (U.S.)

Harvest Alaska announced an agreement with Marathon Petroleum Corporation and Chugach Electric Association to bolster Southcentral Alaska's energy supplies through Harvest's acquisition and redevelopment of the existing Kenai LNG Terminal.

Ukraine says it has potential to buy, store LNG from U.S.

Ukraine and other European nations have the potential to buy and store liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the United States in Ukraine and this could strengthen Europe's energy security as gas transits from Russia end.

Nigeria launches construction on five mini-LNG facilities, totaling 97 MMft3d in capacity

In its efforts to deepen domestic gas utilization, NNPC and its partners have launched five mini-LNG plants in Ajaokuta, Kogi State, Nigeria, totaling 97 MMft3d in processing capacity.

EemsEnergyTerminal launches open season to gauge operational future

EemsEnergyTerminal has entered an important new phase in determining whether the floating LNG terminal at the port of Eemshaven will be kept in operation for a longer period. An Open Season has launched to gauge the interest of market parties in the import of LNG in the near future. Such collaboration is essential for keeping the terminal operational after 2027.

U.S. EIA expects higher wholesale U.S. natural gas prices as demand increases

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects increases in the Henry Hub natural gas price in 2025 and 2026 as demand for natural gas grows faster than supply, driven mainly by more demand from U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facilities, reducing the natural gas in storage compared with the last two years.

U.S. natural gas prices fall 3% on forecasts for milder weather, lower LNG feedgas

U.S. natural gas futures slid about 3% on Friday on forecasts for milder weather over the next two weeks than previously expected and a recent drop in gas flows to liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants, due in part to the shutdown and slow return of Freeport LNG's plant in Texas.

Germany considers plan to subsidize storage refills, says gas trading hub

Germany's gas market trading hub is in talks with the economy ministry and regulator about the possibility of contractors receiving subsidies to refill gas storage sites, the Trading Hub Europe (THE) website showed.

Vecino, DRW to develop South Texas gas storage, 40-mile pipeline to Agua Dulce

Vecino Energy Partners and DRW Energy Trading have partnered to develop the Piedras Pintas Salt Dome in Duval County, Texas, aiming to bolster natural gas storage capacity and connectivity in South Texas.

IEA: Global gas markets to remain tight on rising demand

Global natural gas markets will remain tight this year as demand rises and output grows more slowly than before the energy crisis of 2022 and the pandemic of 2020-2021, a quarterly report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) said.

Argentina's YPF signs deal with Indian firms to export LNG

Argentina's state-run oil company YPF signed a memorandum of understanding with three Indian firms to potentially export up to 10 MMtpy of liquefied natural gas.

FLNG Gimi receives first gas from the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim field

Golar LNG Limited announced that FLNG Gimi received feed gas from the bp-operated FPSO on the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) project offshore Mauritania and Senegal. Full commissioning of the FLNG has now commenced.

Trump lifts freeze on U.S. LNG export permit applications

President Donald Trump issued an order on Monday for the U.S. to resume processing export permit applications for new liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects, part of an effort to raise U.S. energy output and dismantle his predecessor's policies.

Trinity Gas Storage starts-up 24-Bcf gas storage facility in East Texas (U.S.)

Trinity Gas Storage announced the commencement of operations of Phase I at its state-of-the-art 24-Bcf gas storage facility in East Texas.

GreenGasUSA and Pilgrim’s Pride announce the commissioning of Sumter RNG project

At the Pilgrim’s Sumter processing facility, GreenGas is building upon existing methane capture capabilities and investment to convert biogas from wastewater streams, upgrading the biogas to pipeline quality RNG.

First-ever ammonia and propane co-loaded vessel completes voyage from U.S. to Europe

Trafigura, in collaboration with CF Industries, announced the completion of the first co-loaded ammonia and propane shipment operation of its kind. In early January, the Green Power Medium Gas Carrier (MGC) completed a single voyage from the U.S. to Europe loaded with ammonia from CF Industries and with liquefied petroleum gas (LPG or propane) in separate tanks.

Germany has enough gas for winter, storage operators say

Germany has sufficient gas in storage to cover demand over the current 2024/25 winter season, despite the end of Russian gas exports to central Europe on Jan. 1, storage operators' group INES said.

KT-Kinetics Technology, NEXTCHEM awarded contracts for Petronas hydrogen unit

KT-Kinetics technology will provide engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning services for a 38,000 m3/hr hydrogen production unit which is expected to be operational by the second half of 2028.

Britain's gas storage levels are worryingly low, Centrica says

Britain's gas storage levels are worryingly low, with less than a week's worth of gas in storage after a cold snap, energy company Centrica said on Friday while the government said there was no need for concern.

CB&I awarded lump-sum EPC contract for Ruwais LNG project in the UAE

CB&I announced that it has been awarded a lump sum contract by TJN Ruwais JV for engineering, procurement, and construction of two cryogenic tanks and associated civil, structural, mechanical and piping works for its Ruwais LNG project in the UAE.

Europe's LNG imports surge, but not at Asia's expense

Europe's imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) surged to an 11-month high in December, but the gain didn't come at the expense of Asia, which also recorded higher arrivals.

U.S. EPA issues first underground injection permits for carbon storage in California (U.S.)

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued its first Underground Injection Control (UIC) Class VI well permits in California, allowing for carbon sequestration at a site in Kern County.

European Commission says bloc can cope with halt of Russian gas flow

The European Commission played down the impact of a halt of Russian gas exports to Europe via Ukraine on Wednesday, saying the stop on Jan. 1 had been expected and that the bloc was prepared for it.