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PPL Corporation and Blackstone Infrastructure launch gas partnership to power data centers in Pennsylvania

PPL Corporation and Blackstone Infrastructure announce a strategic partnership to develop new gas-fired power plants to supply electricity to data centers through long-term contracts in Pennsylvania.

Falcon Oil & Gas sets initial production record at Beetaloo site in Australia

Falcon Oil & Gas Ltd announces a new record initial flow test result at the Shenandoah S2-2H ST1 well and the start of its 2025 drilling campaign in the Beetaloo Basin.

Azule Energy announces major offshore gas discovery in the Angolan Congo Basin

The Azule Energy consortium has identified a significant gas and condensate field during Angola’s first exploration drilling dedicated to gas, marking a milestone for the country's energy sector.
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Technip Energies signs major contract for floating natural gas unit in Africa

Technip Energies has secured a contract to lead preparatory works for a floating liquefied natural gas unit in Africa, confirming its presence in the international gas infrastructure market.

Slovakia targets European agreement on end of Russian gas and sanctions by Tuesday

The Slovak government is seeking guarantees from the European Union to secure its supplies as talks continue over ending Russian gas and adopting a new round of sanctions.

ArcLight Capital acquires Middletown Energy to meet growing energy needs

ArcLight Capital Partners announces the acquisition of Middletown Energy Center, a combined-cycle natural gas power plant, aimed at meeting the substantial rise in energy demand from data centers and digital infrastructure in Ohio.
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LNG Canada launch has no immediate effect on gas prices

The commissioning of LNG Canada, the first major Canadian liquefied natural gas export facility led by Shell, has not yet triggered the anticipated rise in natural gas prices in western Canada, still facing persistent oversupply.

Horizon Petroleum prepares its first gas drilling in Poland for August 2025

Horizon Petroleum Ltd. is advancing towards the production launch of the Lachowice 7 gas well in Poland, having secured necessary permits and completed preliminary works to commence operations as early as next August.

EU imposes secrecy on national strategies for Russian gas phase-out

European Union member states have requested to keep their national strategies for phasing out Russian gas by 2027 confidential, citing security concerns and market disruption risks, according to a document revealed by Reuters.
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TotalEnergies joins PJM Interconnection, the largest power grid in the United States

TotalEnergies becomes a member of PJM Interconnection, expanding its trading capabilities in North America's largest wholesale electricity market. The decision strengthens the company's presence in the United States.

Turkey plans to start gas supplies to Syria soon, says energy minister

Turkey has connected its gas grid to Syria’s and plans to begin supplying gas for power generation in the coming weeks, according to Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar.

China Reaches Record Energy Demand Without Boosting LNG Purchases

Despite record electricity demand, China sees no significant increase in LNG purchases due to high prices and available alternative supplies.
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US natural gas production to hit historic high in 2025

US natural gas production and consumption are expected to reach record highs in 2025, before slightly declining the following year, according to the latest forecasts from the US Energy Information Administration.

Naftogaz Launches New Gas Well Despite Declining Production

Naftogaz announces the launch of a natural gas well with a daily output of 383,000 cubic meters, amid a sharp decline in Ukrainian production following several military strikes on its strategic facilities.

Sonatrach and ENI Seal $1.35 Billion Contract in Algeria

Sonatrach and ENI have signed a $1.35 billion production-sharing agreement aiming to extract 415 million barrels of hydrocarbons in Algeria's Berkine basin, strengthening energy ties between Algiers and Rome.
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Maple Creek Energy launches strategic RFP for US gas project

Maple Creek Energy is soliciting proposals for its advanced 1,300 MW gas project in MISO Zone 6, targeting long-term contracts and strategic co-location partnerships with accelerated connection to the regional power grid.

VMOS secures USD 2 billion to finance its flagship Vaca Muerta project

VMOS signs a USD 2 billion loan to finance the construction of the Vaca Muerta South pipeline, aiming to boost Argentina's energy production while reducing costly natural gas imports.

Argentina forecasts 180 Mmcd to become regional supplier and major LNG exporter

According to a Wood Mackenzie report, Argentina could achieve daily gas production of 180 million cubic metres per day by 2040, aiming to become a key regional supplier and a significant exporter of liquefied natural gas.
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Côte d’Ivoire and Eni strengthen their energy partnership with the Baleine project

Côte d'Ivoire and the Italian group Eni assess progress on the Baleine energy project, whose third phase plans a daily production of 150,000 barrels of oil and 200 million cubic feet of gas for the Ivorian domestic market.

Heatwave in China: Electricity Demand Surges, LNG Imports Slow

The extreme heatwave in China has led to a dramatic rise in electricity consumption, while Asia records a significant drop in liquefied natural gas imports amid a tight global energy context.