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Subsea7 secures subsea contract with Shell in Trinidad and Tobago

Subsea7 has secured a subsea installation contract awarded by Shell for the Aphrodite gas project offshore Trinidad and Tobago, with operations scheduled for 2027.

US ethane imports to China set to hit record after Trump-Xi call

Chinese ethylene producers are betting on a surge in US ethane arrivals in June as Beijing upholds tariff exemptions and bilateral talks resume.

Dutch Gas Hub TTF Confirms Its Global Status in 2024

With trading volumes five times higher than all other European markets combined, the Dutch gas hub TTF asserts itself in 2024 as a global benchmark, attracting traders, investors, and speculators far beyond Europe.
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Bratislava urges Brussels to cap gas transit costs

Slovakia is calling on the European Commission to regulate gas transit fees as the EU moves toward a ban on Russian imports by 2027.

European gas storage reserves down 30% ahead of winter

Underground storage levels across Europe stand at just half capacity, widening the gap with EU winter targets amid intensified global competition for liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies.

Equinor signs €24 billion gas supply deal with Centrica through 2035

Norwegian group Equinor has sealed a gas supply deal with Centrica, covering nearly 10% of the United Kingdom’s annual demand over ten years.
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MCF Energy announces progress on Kinsau-1A well development in Germany

MCF Energy Ltd. has provided an operational update on the Kinsau-1A well in Lech, Germany, indicating significant progress in preparing drilling operations for the third quarter of 2025.

Basin Electric secures 265 MW of capacity through 15-year deal with Panamint Capital

Basin Electric Power Cooperative signed a 15-year power supply contract with Panamint Capital for the full output of the Cottage Grove power plant starting in December 2027.

New Zealand Energy Corp reports Q1 2025 financial results

New Zealand Energy Corp. (NZEC) reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2025, posting a net loss of $994,550 while focusing on production recovery and gas storage development projects.
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Hull Street Energy strengthens presence in Illinois with J-Power asset acquisition

Hull Street Energy has finalised the acquisition of electricity generation assets from J-Power USA near Joliet, consolidating its Milepost Power fleet to nearly 3,500 MW of installed capacity.

ONEOK completes acquisition of remaining 49.9% in Delaware Basin JV for $940mn

Energy company ONEOK has acquired full ownership of Delaware Basin JV, consolidating its natural gas gathering and processing assets in the Permian Basin for a total amount of $940mn.

Washington revives $44 billion Alaska pipeline project to attract Asian partners

The Trump administration is seeking Asian partners to advance a $44 billion Alaska pipeline project aimed at exporting liquefied natural gas to the Indo-Pacific region.
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Gunvor integrates PureWest’s low-carbon natural gas into global supply portfolio

Gunvor USA and PureWest Energy partner to deliver certified low-carbon gas backed by traceability technology and aligned with international standards.

ExxonMobil commits to unconventional resource development in Azerbaijan

ExxonMobil has signed a memorandum of understanding with state-owned Socar to explore unconventional oil and gas resources in central Azerbaijan, strengthening its long-standing presence in the Caspian Sea region.

Gas injections in Europe exceed 0.5 bcm, a first since 2022

European Union gas reserves are progressing slowly as LNG imports reach an all-time high in May, amid supply tensions and rising prices.
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Russian gas deliveries to Europe via TurkStream rise 10% in May

Gazprom increased its daily natural gas exports to Europe via the TurkStream subsea pipeline, reaching 46 million cubic metres per day in May, according to Reuters calculations.

Naftogaz secures €36.4mn loan to upgrade drilling equipment

Naftogaz will fund the purchase of new drilling platforms through a €36.4mn loan from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, following a sharp decline in gas production due to Russian strikes.

Natural Gas: A Competitive Energy Solution Compared to Renewables Through CCS

Natural gas combined with carbon capture achieves emission levels comparable to wind and solar power, positioning itself as an economical alternative to renewables despite intermittency and high battery storage costs.
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Flex LNG secures $175 mn lease financing for Flex Courageous vessel

Flex LNG has finalised a $175 mn lease financing for its Flex Courageous vessel, generating $42 mn in net proceeds as part of a financial restructuring plan announced earlier this year.

Port Arthur LNG Phase 2 project receives export authorisation to non-FTA countries

Sempra Infrastructure has received approval from U.S. authorities to export 13.5 Mtpa of liquefied natural gas to countries without free trade agreements, marking a key step in developing the Port Arthur LNG Phase 2 terminal.