Three chemists received the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for creating metal–organic frameworks, porous structures that can capture carbon dioxide, store gases, and extract water from dry air.
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said there is major “win-win” potential for natural gas trade between the United States and China, citing China’s position as the world’s largest gas importer and America’s growing LNG export capacity. Wright also reaffirmed U.S. readiness to supply Europe’s gas needs.
Resilience as a valuable trait in today’s industry was a major topic of discussion for day two of the 2025 Women’s Global Leadership Conference in Houston. Across several morning panels, guest speakers from various industry-leading companies shared the strategies and necessity of resilience in a market and industry environment that is rapidly changing.
At the Women’s Global Leadership Conference in Energy, WatchHerWork CEO Denise Hamilton urged industry professionals to reclaim real human connection amid rapid digital transformation. Her keynote, “The Science and Art of Human Connection,” challenged energy leaders to build trust, strengthen networks, and “out-human” AI in the workplace.
NextDecade CFO Brent Wahl will depart the company on Oct. 20, with Senior Vice President Mike Mott appointed as interim finance chief. The LNG developer reaffirmed plans to reach FID on Rio Grande LNG Train 5 by mid-November.
The U.S. LNG industry faces a looming global glut and rising domestic gas prices as export capacity surges while AI-driven power demand tightens supply at home.
MPLX LP has appointed Ray N. Walker, Jr., former COO of Encino Energy and Range Resources, to its board of directors as the company advances its natural gas and NGL growth strategy.
Antero Resources and Antero Midstream named Michael Kennedy as CEO and president, succeeding Paul Rady, who transitions to chairman emeritus. The leadership changes also include new board chairs and CFO appointments.
President Trump will appoint Democrat David Rosner as FERC chair, an unexpected move that could shift U.S. energy policy priorities. The nomination comes as the White House seeks greater control over the commission and advances its America First agenda.
Hess Midstream appointed Chevron executives to its board and promoted Jonathan Stein to CEO following Chevron’s $53 billion merger with Hess. The midstream firm says it will continue focusing on operational strength and shareholder returns.
SGA CEO Suzanne Ogle shares how the organization is transforming into the natural gas industry’s leadership and training hub, tackling workforce gaps, pipeline safety, and carbon reduction. Learn how SGA is helping members future-proof their operations.
Brent crude reversed course after President Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, dropping over 7%. While headlines credited the U.S. bombing campaign, the real influence may lie in the silence of Iran’s key allies like China and Russia.
The ROSEN Group has named Andreas Opfermann as its next chief executive officer, effective July 1, 2025. He succeeds interim CEO Erik Cornelissen, who will take on the newly created role of chief customer officer.
President Trump will nominate energy lawyer Laura Swett to lead FERC, according to current Chair Mark Christie. A former adviser at the agency, Swett must be confirmed by the Senate as FERC plays a key role in LNG and pipeline permitting.
Williams announced a leadership transition, with CEO Alan Armstrong moving to Executive Chairman and Chad Zamarin named as the company’s new CEO, effective July 1, 2025.
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