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.
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.
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.
EOG Resources finalises a $5.6bn acquisition of 675,000 net acres from Encino Acquisition Partners, consolidating its strategic position in the Utica formation and increasing its dividend by 5 %.
In May 2025, natural gas demand for electricity generation in the United States declined, influenced by cooler weather conditions and a significant increase in solar generation.
Cheniere has signed a long-term gas supply agreement with Canadian Natural Resources to support the planned expansion of its Sabine Pass liquefaction terminal in Louisiana from 2030.
Cnooc will immobilise its Hai Yang Shi You 301 barge in July, temporarily reducing LNG bunkering capacity in China, where only five units handle supply.
The Iraqi federal government initiates legal proceedings against the autonomous region of Kurdistan regarding gas contracts signed with American companies, while Washington reaffirms its support for these strategic energy agreements.
South Africa aims to revive the exploitation of its shale gas reserves by seeking technological and commercial support from the United States, proposing a major purchasing agreement for American liquefied natural gas.
Several Chinese companies have signed long-term contracts to purchase liquefied natural gas indexed to the U.S. Henry Hub, despite heightened trade tensions and the recent application of specific tariffs on American hydrocarbons.
