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The energy ministries of Israel and Cyprus are discussing a historic agreement for the export of natural gas, marking the first sale of Israeli gas in Europe via a pipeline.
The energy ministries of Israel and Cyprus are discussing a historic agreement for the export of natural gas, marking the first sale of Israeli gas in Europe via a pipeline.
North West Shelf condensate cargoes in Australia scheduled for December are valued lower as end-users reduce orders due to weak petrochemical margins.
North West Shelf condensate cargoes in Australia scheduled for December are valued lower as end-users reduce orders due to weak petrochemical margins.
Turkey Facing the Expiration of Major Gas Contracts in 2025-2026
Turkey Facing the Expiration of Major Gas Contracts in 2025-2026
Hiroshima Gas builds two LPG tanks for lean LNG
Hiroshima Gas builds two LPG tanks for lean LNG
ADES has obtained 10-year contract renewals from Saudi Aramco for two onshore rigs in Saudi Arabia, strengthening its position in the Middle Eastern energy market.
ADES has obtained 10-year contract renewals from Saudi Aramco for two onshore rigs in Saudi Arabia, strengthening its position in the Middle Eastern energy market.
The CGT of GRDF denounces the extension of the lifespan of gas pipelines from 45 to 100 years, highlighting security risks and controversial economic motivations.
The CGT of GRDF denounces the extension of the lifespan of gas pipelines from 45 to 100 years, highlighting security risks and controversial economic motivations.
Iberdrola to Double UK Energy Investment to GBP24 Billion
Iberdrola to Double UK Energy Investment to GBP24 Billion
Ecopetrol S.A. makes an early repayment of USD 500 million on an international loan, strengthening its financial position and reducing long-term interest expenses.
Ecopetrol S.A. makes an early repayment of USD 500 million on an international loan, strengthening its financial position and reducing long-term interest expenses.
Thailand’s Gulf Energy is considering a contract for seven LNG cargoes per year for 2025-2026. Current offers are linked to JKM with a spread of 20-30 cents/MMBtu, in line with other similar Thai contracts.
Thailand’s Gulf Energy is considering a contract for seven LNG cargoes per year for 2025-2026. Current offers are linked to JKM with a spread of 20-30 cents/MMBtu, in line with other similar Thai contracts.
Fortum, a major player in the Finnish energy sector, is confronting a surge of cyberattacks and suspicious surveillance activities around its facilities in Finland and Sweden, likely orchestrated by Russian actors, heightening geopolitical tensions in the region.
Fortum, a major player in the Finnish energy sector, is confronting a surge of cyberattacks and suspicious surveillance activities around its facilities in Finland and Sweden, likely orchestrated by Russian actors, heightening geopolitical tensions in the region.
Russia has unveiled its first domestic gas turbine, the GTD-110M, at the Udarnaya power plant. This development, intended to replace Western technologies, marks a crucial step towards its energy independence.
Russia has unveiled its first domestic gas turbine, the GTD-110M, at the Udarnaya power plant. This development, intended to replace Western technologies, marks a crucial step towards its energy independence.
Libya's National Oil Corporation (NOC) has restored its oil production to 1.22 million barrels per day (bpd) after disruptions caused by internal conflicts. This recovery marks a temporary stabilization, but the political context remains unstable.
Libya's National Oil Corporation (NOC) has restored its oil production to 1.22 million barrels per day (bpd) after disruptions caused by internal conflicts. This recovery marks a temporary stabilization, but the political context remains unstable.
The expiration of the gas transit agreement between Russia and Ukraine highlights the energy and economic challenges for the European Union, Russia, and Ukraine, exacerbating Europe's dependence on Russian gas and geopolitical tensions.
The expiration of the gas transit agreement between Russia and Ukraine highlights the energy and economic challenges for the European Union, Russia, and Ukraine, exacerbating Europe's dependence on Russian gas and geopolitical tensions.
MiQ announced the certification of the Grain LNG terminal in the United Kingdom, Europe's largest, thereby providing increased transparency on emissions for American exporters targeting European buyers.
MiQ announced the certification of the Grain LNG terminal in the United Kingdom, Europe's largest, thereby providing increased transparency on emissions for American exporters targeting European buyers.
Moscow has confirmed that no negotiations are underway with Baku to use Russian infrastructure to transport Azerbaijani gas to Europe, thus replacing Russian gas transiting through Ukraine.
Moscow has confirmed that no negotiations are underway with Baku to use Russian infrastructure to transport Azerbaijani gas to Europe, thus replacing Russian gas transiting through Ukraine.
ADNOC Gas has suspended the expansion project of Das Island LNG, redirecting its investments towards other strategic initiatives. This decision comes as part of its strategy to increase production capacity and meet the growing global LNG demand.
ADNOC Gas has suspended the expansion project of Das Island LNG, redirecting its investments towards other strategic initiatives. This decision comes as part of its strategy to increase production capacity and meet the growing global LNG demand.
Russian gas deliveries via Ukraine reached 1.26 billion cubic meters in September, representing 39% of the contractual volume. The transit agreement between Russia and Ukraine will expire at the end of the year, raising concerns about European supply.
Russian gas deliveries via Ukraine reached 1.26 billion cubic meters in September, representing 39% of the contractual volume. The transit agreement between Russia and Ukraine will expire at the end of the year, raising concerns about European supply.
Natural gas consumption in the United States increased by nearly 5% over the first nine months of 2024, despite federal initiatives to promote renewable energy, reinforcing the country's key role in the global energy sector.
Natural gas consumption in the United States increased by nearly 5% over the first nine months of 2024, despite federal initiatives to promote renewable energy, reinforcing the country's key role in the global energy sector.
Orlen is facing significant cost overruns and governance issues in its Olefins III project, threatening its financial stability and position in the European petrochemical market.
Orlen is facing significant cost overruns and governance issues in its Olefins III project, threatening its financial stability and position in the European petrochemical market.
Norwegian energy companies Equinor, Aker BP and Vår Energi see their offshore oil and gas projects undergo significant cost increases, mainly due to inflation, delays and currency fluctuations.
Norwegian energy companies Equinor, Aker BP and Vår Energi see their offshore oil and gas projects undergo significant cost increases, mainly due to inflation, delays and currency fluctuations.
Europe makes significant progress in securing its gas supplies for winter, even with the imminent end of the gas transit agreement between Ukraine and Russia.
Europe makes significant progress in securing its gas supplies for winter, even with the imminent end of the gas transit agreement between Ukraine and Russia.
Chevron Canada Limited and Chevron Canada Oil Sands Partnership have entered into a definitive agreement to sell their interests in the Athabasca Oil Sands Project and Duvernay shale to Canadian Natural Resources Limited for $6.5 billion.
Chevron Canada Limited and Chevron Canada Oil Sands Partnership have entered into a definitive agreement to sell their interests in the Athabasca Oil Sands Project and Duvernay shale to Canadian Natural Resources Limited for $6.5 billion.
Getlink temporarily suspends the activity of ElecLink, its cross-channel electric cable connecting France to the United Kingdom, due to a structural defect. The group estimates that this suspension will result in a commercial impact of 46 million euros.
Getlink temporarily suspends the activity of ElecLink, its cross-channel electric cable connecting France to the United Kingdom, due to a structural defect. The group estimates that this suspension will result in a commercial impact of 46 million euros.
Qatar Electricity and Water Company partners with KAHRAMAA to develop a 500 MW peak power plant in Ras Abu Fontas. The project aims to meet Qatar’s growing energy needs while strengthening the local infrastructure.
Qatar Electricity and Water Company partners with KAHRAMAA to develop a 500 MW peak power plant in Ras Abu Fontas. The project aims to meet Qatar’s growing energy needs while strengthening the local infrastructure.
Japan, South Korea, and Italy are strengthening their cooperation in the LNG sector, with key partnerships to secure supplies and optimize costs.
Japan, South Korea, and Italy are strengthening their cooperation in the LNG sector, with key partnerships to secure supplies and optimize costs.
The discovery of a vast natural gas deposit in the Colombian Caribbean could double the country's energy reserves, according to Ecopetrol and Petrobras.
The discovery of a vast natural gas deposit in the Colombian Caribbean could double the country's energy reserves, according to Ecopetrol and Petrobras.

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