Processing/LNG
Inpex Sees Strong Buyer Demand for Indonesia’s $20 Billion Abadi LNG Project
Inpex Corp., Japan's biggest oil and gas explorer, says it has received interest to buy liquefied natural gas from its $20 billion Abadi LNG project in Indonesia that exceeds planned output, its chief executive said.
Thirst for LNG Could Bolster Expansion in Europe, Elsewhere
Europe is taking major steps to expand its gas pipeline networks to support gas flows from new LNG terminals. Germany, for instance, is planning to add 355 miles of pipeline over the next few years to accommodate new LNG imports, almost all of which will be high-capacity pipe, with diameters of 39 inches or greater.
Gazprom Neft Shifts NIS Stake to Gazprom Amid U.S. Sanctions Pressure
Russia's Gazprom Neft transferred stakes of around 5.15% in Serbia's NIS oil company to Gazprom, in an attempt to ward off U.S. sanctions that could result in crude supply cuts for the Balkan country.
Shell: Global LNG Demand to Jump 60% by 2040, Led by Asia
Global demand for liquefied natural gas is estimated to rise by around 60% by 2040, driven largely by economic growth in Asia, AI impact and efforts to cut emissions in heavy industries and transportation, Shell said in an annual report on Tuesday.
Vitol, Glencore Win $380 Million Award in Nigerian LNG Supply Dispute
Trading houses Vitol and Glencore will receive $380 million in compensation after their gas supplier, trading firm Taleveras, won a legal battle in a London court against Nigeria’s sole LNG producer for non-delivery of cargoes, court documents seen by Reuters showed.
Ukraine’s DTEK Eyes Long-Term U.S. LNG Deals with Venture Global, Cheniere
Maxim Timchenko said DTEK's trading arm is looking to sign a 10-20-year LNG deal, with the gas first being imported into Ukrainian storage facilities and then piped westward.
Pipeline Theft Slashes Nigeria LNG’s Capacity by Two-Thirds
Nigeria LNG, a major gas exporter, is operating at only a third of its capacity due to illegal connections by thieves on key gas supply pipelines, the company's chief executive said on Tuesday.
Exxon, Mitsui, Woodside Commit $200 Million to Australian Gas Project
Exxon Mobil's Australian unit will invest nearly $200 million in the Kipper 1B gas project, alongside its partners Mitsui and Woodside Energy, the U.S. oil major said on the company website on Monday.
Trump Pushes Alaska LNG to Shift Asia's Energy Dependence
When President Donald Trump sat down to lunch with his Japanese counterpart this month, talk turned quickly to how Tokyo could help realize a decades-old proposal to unlock gas in Alaska and ship it to U.S. allies in Asia.
Tokyo Gas to Sell Eagle Ford Shale Stake to Shizuoka Gas for $130 Million
Tokyo Gas, Japan's biggest city gas supplier, will sell its 25% stake in an Eagle Ford shale gas project in south Texas to Shizuoka Gas for $130 million under an asset portfolio review to improve efficiency, it said on Friday.
Kosmos Energy Achieves First LNG at GTA Project Offshore Mauritania, Senegal
Kosmos Energy has announced that first liquified natural gas (LNG) production has been achieved at the bp-operated Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) LNG project, offshore Mauritania & Senegal.
Deutsche ReGas Terminates FSRU Energos Power Contract Amid LNG Pricing Issues
Deutsche ReGas has terminated its contract for the FSRU Energos Power at the Deutsche Ostsee LNG terminal, citing pricing issues with Deutsche Energy Terminal’s regulated LNG capacity fees. The company is open to discussions with the German government to address potential supply shortages.
ADNOC Gas Secures 14-Year LNG Supply Deal with Indian Oil
ADNOC Gas has signed a 14-year agreement with Indian Oil to supply up to 1.2 million tonnes per annum of liquefied natural gas (LNG). The deal, valued between $7 billion and $9 billion, will begin deliveries in 2026.
Cheniere Plans LNG Expansion Under Trump, CEO Says
U.S. liquefied natural gas exporter Cheniere Energy plans to aggressively pursue new regulatory permits to expand capacity now that U.S. President Donald Trump is in office, the company's CEO Jack Fusco said on Feb. 20.
U.S. Regulators Approve Venture Global's Plaquemines LNG Expansion, Boosting Exports
U.S. federal regulators on Wednesday gave Venture Global LNG permission to increase the export capacity of its Plaquemines, Louisiana, LNG plant.
Italy’s Intesa Sanpaolo Joins Banks Refusing Papua LNG Financing
Italy’s Intesa Sanpaolo and the Asian Development Bank have joined a growing list of financial institutions refusing to fund the $10 billion Papua LNG project, citing climate concerns and shifting investment priorities.
Exxon Plans Large-Scale Gas Pipeline, LNG Project in Guyana
Exxon Mobil is expanding natural gas production in Guyana with a large-scale project, including new pipelines, LNG exports, and gas supply for power and petrochemical production.
Tokyo Gas Acquires 20% Stake in Philippines LNG Terminal
Tokyo Gas Co. Ltd. has acquired a 20% stake in FGEN LNG Corporation, the owner and operator of an offshore floating LNG terminal in Batangas City, Philippines.
Minnesota-Wisconsin Gas Pipeline Project Awaits Regulatory Decision
The Northern Lights 2025 Expansion Project is set to boost natural gas capacity across Minnesota and Wisconsin, with key pipeline extensions and upgrades planned for completion by November 2025.
Venture Global to Start LNG Sales in April at Calcasieu Pass After Years of Dispute
Venture Global LNG will begin commercial operations at its Calcasieu Pass plant in Louisiana on April 15, resolving a years-long dispute with major buyers like Shell and BP.
Oman Signs 10-Year LNG Supply Deal with Switzerland’s Mercuria
Oman LNG has entered into a ten-year liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply agreement with Mercuria Energy Group, a Swiss-based energy and commodities trading firm.
Australia's Woodside in Talks with Multiple Buyers for Louisiana LNG Stake, Sources Say
Woodside Energy has held talks with several potential buyers of stakes in its Louisiana liquefied natural gas plant, including Tokyo Gas, Japan's JERA and Saudi Aramco-backed MidOcean Energy, multiple sources told Reuters.
Venture Global to Start Commercial Operations at Calcasieu LNG Plant
Venture Global announced that it has notified its long-term customers that its Calcasieu Pass LNG facility will commence commercial operations on April 15, 2025. The facility will achieve its commercial operation date, or COD, in under 68 months from its August 2019 final investment decision.
Trump Greenlights LNG Exports, Creates Energy Council to Boost U.S. Oil and Gas Flows
U.S. President Donald Trump's administration on Friday granted a key export license to the Commonwealth LNG project in Louisiana, the first such approval after former President Joe Biden paused them early last year. Trump also signed an executive order creating an energy council to ramp up U.S. output of oil and gas.
Russia Likely to Struggle in Reaching LNG Targets, Say Experts
Exports of Russia's liquefied natural gas (LNG) will likely not exceed 67 million metric tons by 2030, falling far short of its 100 million target due to international sanctions, experts said at an industry conference on Friday.
How LNG Will Fuel Global Energy Evolution at Scale
LNG is a key enabler of the global transition to a decarbonized energy system. It will play a pivotal role as companies move from coal and oil to cleaner energy sources.
Commonwealth LNG Clears Key Regulatory Hurdles in Development of 9.5 MTPA Facility
Commonwealth LNG has received a conditional non-FTA export authorization from the U.S. DOE, and separately received its draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). These are significant milestones in its development of a 9.5 mtpa facility in Louisiana.
Japan's Inpex Targets FID for Indonesia's Abadi LNG Project in 2027
The project, facing delays and a recent ownership change, aims for production in the early 2030s, contributing to Inpex's growth in LNG output and its investment in cleaner energy solutions.
U.S. Natural Gas Prices Jump 6% to Two-Week High on Rising LNG Flows, Big Storage Draw
U.S. natural gas futures rose 6% to reach a two-week high, driven by a larger-than-expected storage draw and increased LNG export flows. With cold weather forecasts and higher demand, natural gas prices have surged, reflecting tighter supply conditions and robust export activity.
India's Gas Demand Set to Surge by 2030, Doubling LNG Imports, Says IEA
India's natural gas consumption is projected to increase by 60% by 2030, doubling the country's LNG imports. Driven by urbanization and industrialization, this surge in demand will require strategic planning and expansion of LNG infrastructure to manage future supply challenges.
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