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ADNOC Gas Names Fatema Al Nuaimi as CEO, Succeeding Ahmed Alebri

Abu Dhabi's ADNOC Gas said on Tuesday that it has appointed Fatema Al Nuaimi as its new CEO, effective Jan. 1, following Ahmed Alebri's decision to step down after nearly two years at the helm.

Slovakia's SPP, Partners Urge Continued Ukraine Gas Transit

Slovakia's main gas buyer SPP said on Tuesday it and other groups from Hungary, Austria and Italy had signed a declaration in support of continued natural gas transit through Ukraine.

Tamboran, APA Group to Develop 23-Mile Sturt Plateau Pipeline in Australia

The 23-mile (37-kilometer) pipeline will connect the planned Sturt Plateau Compression Facility to APA’s existing Amadeus Gas Pipeline, serving as the delivery point for gas volumes under a long-term gas sales agreement (GSA) with the Northern Territory Government.

Russian Gas Transit Deal Will Not Renew in 2025, Says Ukraine PM

Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said on Monday a deal enabling the transit of Russian gas through his country would not be extended beyond the end of the year, as some European countries stepped up their search for needed supplies.

Argentina’s YPF Creates Partnership for $3 Billion Vaca Muerta Sur Oil Pipeline Project

Argentina's state-run oil company YPF YPFDm.BA formed a new partnership with local oil companies to transport and export oil from its massive Vaca Muerta shale oil formation, the company announced on Monday.

Phillips 66 to Sell $865 Million Stake in 500-Mile Gulf Coast Express Pipeline to ArcLight

Phillips 66 is selling its $865 million stake in the Gulf Coast Express Pipeline to ArcLight Capital Partners, with Kinder Morgan remaining a co-owner. The sale surpasses Phillips 66’s $3 billion divestiture goal, supporting shareholder returns and debt reduction.

India to Install Connecting Pipeline, Supply LNG to Sri Lanka, PM Modi says

India plans to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Sri Lanka's power plants and will work on connecting the power grids of the two countries as well as lay a petroleum pipeline between the neighbors, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday.

Shell Terminal in Nigeria Reports Oil Spill Following Pipeline Rupture

An oil spill has occurred at the Shell loading terminal in Nigeria's Delta region after a pipeline ruptured, Nigeria's maritime agency said on Sunday.

NOG Enters into Joint Venture for 2025 Appalachia Drilling Program

Northern Oil and Gas announced that it has entered a joint development program with one of Appalachia’s most capital efficient operators. The program covers drilling activities in calendar year 2025.

Permian CO2 Storage Could Prove Problematic Due to Well Blowouts, Earthquakes

(Reuters) – Texas has seen surging interest from companies hoping to bury carbon dioxide in its oilfields, putting the state at the vanguard of a government-subsidized program to fight climate change.

Venture Global Produces First LNG at Plaquemines Plant, Edging Out Competitors

Venture Global LNG has produced its first liquefied natural gas from the Plaquemines plant in Louisiana, marking the first new U.S. LNG production in two years. The plant positions Venture Global as a leader in fast-tracked LNG development, with commissioning extending into 2027.

Delek Logistics Acquires Gravity Water for $285 Million

This acquisition complements Delek's recent purchase of H2O Midstream and strengthens the company’s crude and produced water gathering and disposal services in the Midland Basin.

Argus Launches Daily Price Assessments for Growing LNG Market in India

Argus has launched the world's first daily price assessments for the growing LNG market on the east coast of India, enhancing transparency in a region where imports and downstream gas infrastructure are undergoing rapid development.

Boardwalk Approves 110-Mile, 1.16 Bcf/d Mississippi Kosci Junction Pipeline Project

Boardwalk Pipelines has approved the 1.16 Bcf/d Kosci Junction Pipeline project, a major investment by its subsidiary Gulf South Pipeline Company LLC. The 110-mile pipeline will expand natural gas capacity to support growing energy needs in Mississippi and the southeastern United States.

Texas Oil Company Challenges $250 Million Insurance Collateral Demand for Pipeline, Offshore Operations

An independent Texas oil and gas producer is striking back against a group of insurance companies, which collectively are seeking $250 million in collateral beyond what the oil company has already contracted for bonds backing its production activities.

Suncor Projects Higher Crude Output, Lower Spending for 2025

Suncor Energy on Thursday projected higher oil and gas production and lower spending in 2025, as it aims to boost output from its oil sands assets while keeping a tight lid on costs.

Australia's Santos Signs Long-Term LNG Supply Deal With Japan's Shizuoka

Santos, Australia's No.2 independent oil and gas producer by market cap, said on Thursday it signed a deal to supply Japanese gas distributor Shizuoka Gas with liquefied natural gas (LNG).

Singapore Seeks Proposals to Scale Up LNG Bunkering

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has launched an expression of interest (EOI) to gather proposals for scaling up liquefied natural gas (LNG) for bunkering or ship refueling, it said in a statement on Thursday.

U.S. Natural Gas Prices Surge 7% to Two-Week High on Colder Weather, Rising LNG Exports

U.S. natural gas futures jumped about 7% on Wednesday to a two-week high on forecasts for colder weather and higher heating demand and an increase in the amount of gas flowing to liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants.

Chevron Expands Pasadena Refinery to Boost Light Crude Processing Capacity by 15%

Chevron U.S.A. Inc. has completed a retrofit of its Pasadena, Texas refinery, increasing its processing capacity by nearly 15%, bringing it to 125,000 barrels per day. The upgrade enhances the facility's flexibility in refining lighter crudes and aligns with Chevron’s strategy to bolster its Gulf Coast refining system.

Austria's OMV Terminates Gazprom Gas Contract Amid Ukraine War-Related Supply Dispute

Austria's OMV said on Wednesday it had terminated its long-term gas supply contract with Gazprom after the Russian firm stopped deliveries last month amid a row that has been highly politicized due to the war in Ukraine.

Analysis: Japan Eyes Exit from Russian Gas Amid Sakhalin Decline, Rising LNG Rivals

As Japan's long-term contracts to secure liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia's Sakhalin-2 project near expiration, rival producers see opportunity to fill the supply gap, even as Tokyo looks to switch to cleaner energy, industry insiders say.

Russia's Yamal LNG Deploys Axios II Tanker for Trans-shipments in Barents Sea

Russia's Novatek-owned Yamal LNG plant has deployed the LNG tanker Axios II for ship-to-ship operations in the Barents Sea, LSEG data shows.

DOE Holds Up Louisiana LNG Approvals Pending FERC Reviews

The U.S. Department of Energy said on Tuesday it is not able to complete reviews of two liquefied natural gas projects in Louisiana until an independent regulatory body finishes its environmental assessments.

GOP Lawmakers Slam New York for Blocking $500 Million Pipeline Project

In a Dec. 5 letter addressed to Governor Hochul, Republican lawmakers from New York and Pennsylvania expressed strong criticism of New York State's decision to block the Northern Access Pipeline, a $500 million natural gas infrastructure project.

Permian Resources Divests Reeves County Gathering Systems for $180 Million

Permian Resources Corp. has agreed to sell its natural gas and oil gathering systems in Reeves County, Texas, to Kinetik Holdings Inc. for $180 million in cash, pending post-closing adjustments.

Northern Endurance to Launch UK’s First Carbon Capture Project

The Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP) has secured financial close for the UK’s first carbon capture and storage (CCS) project, set to store up to 4 million tonnes of CO2 annually.

Kinder Morgan Predicts Higher Profit in 2025 Driven by Natural Gas Pipelines

Kinder Morgan forecast higher earnings for 2025 on Monday as the U.S. pipeline operator bets on growth in its natural gas pipelines and energy transition ventures amid rising demand for the fuel.

U.S. Natural Gas Prices Drop 3% Amid Rising Output, Mild Weather Forecasts

U.S. natural gas futures slid about 3% on Tuesday on rising output, forecasts for milder weather and lower heating demand than previously expected and a decline in the amount of gas flowing to LNG export plants to a one-month low.

Shell, Greenpeace Settle Lawsuit Over Protest on Oil Vessel

British oil and gas major Shell on Tuesday settled a London lawsuit it brought against environmental group Greenpeace after activists boarded a Shell oil production vessel last year.