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The Kuwaiti government has invited three international consortia to submit bids for the first phase of the Al Khairan project, combining power generation and desalination.
Korea Gas Corporation commits to 3.3 mtpa of US LNG from 2028 for ten years, complementing new contracts to cover expired volumes and diversify supply sources and price indexation.

Mozambique: TotalEnergies Faces Security Dilemma Before LNG Project Restart

Jihadist attacks in Cabo Delgado displaced 59,000 people in July, threatening the restart of the $20 billion gas project planned for August 2025.
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ConocoPhillips targets $5 bn in asset disposals by 2026 and announces new financial adjustments as production rises but profit declines in the second quarter of 2025.
Discussions between Tehran and Baghdad on export volumes and an $11 billion debt reveal the complexities of energy dependence under U.S. sanctions.

Turkey starts Azerbaijani natural gas deliveries to war-torn Syria

Turkey has begun supplying natural gas from Azerbaijan to Syria, marking a key step in restoring Syria’s energy infrastructure heavily damaged by years of conflict.
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Qatar rejects EU climate transition obligations and threatens to redirect its LNG exports to Asia, creating a major energy dilemma.
The EU-US agreement could create a higher energy concentration than that of Russia before 2022, threatening the European diversification strategy.

Qatar threatens to divert its gas exports to Asia over European rules

Qatar has warned that it could stop its liquefied natural gas deliveries to the European Union in response to the new European directive on due diligence and climate transition.
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LNG trading volumes in the Asia-Pacific region reached 1.24 million tonnes, driven by summer demand and rising participation, despite a 21% monthly decline linked to geopolitical uncertainty.
Golden Pass LNG, jointly owned by Exxon Mobil and QatarEnergy, has asked US authorities for permission to re-export liquefied natural gas starting October 1, anticipating the imminent launch of its operations in Texas.

Hormuz Threat: Producing Countries Face an Imminent Diplomatic Crisis

The potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz places Gulf producers under intense pressure, highlighting their diplomatic and logistical limitations as a blockage threatens 20 million daily barrels of hydrocarbons destined for global markets.
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Keranic Industrial Gas seals a sixty-day exclusivity deal to buy Royal Helium’s key assets, raise CAD9.5mn ($7.0mn) and bring Alberta’s Steveville plant back online in under fifteen weeks.
South Korea abandons plans to lower electricity rates this summer, fearing disruptions in liquefied natural gas supply due to escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, despite recent declines in fuel import costs.

Vallourec secures $50mn OCTG contract for drilling operations in Qatar

French manufacturer Vallourec will supply Qatar with premium OCTG tubes in a contract worth an estimated $50 million, supporting the planned expansion of oil and gas operations by 2030.
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TotalEnergies and QatarEnergy have won the Ahara exploration licence, marking a new stage in their partnership with SONATRACH on a vast area located between Berkine and Illizi.
Japanese giant JERA will significantly increase its reliance on US liquefied natural gas through major new contracts, reaching 30% of its supplies within roughly ten years.

U.S. LNG Exports Drive Natural Gas Prices Higher

Sustained growth in U.S. liquefied natural gas exports is leading to significant price increases projected for 2025 and 2026, as supply struggles to keep pace with steadily rising demand, according to recent forecasts.
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Shell is expanding its global Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) capacities, primarily targeting markets in Asia and North America, to meet rising demand anticipated by the end of the decade.
The International Energy Agency projects a record-high global energy investment in 2025, driven by electricity and low-carbon technologies despite geopolitical and economic uncertainty.
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.
McDermott has signed an engineering, procurement, construction, and installation (EPCI) contract with QatarEnergy LNG for the North Field South project, thereby strengthening its presence in Qatar's energy sector.

The Alexandroupolis LNG Terminal Redefines Energy Security in Europe

The new Alexandroupolis LNG terminal in Greece strengthens energy diversification in Eastern Europe, thereby reducing regional dependence on Russian gas and increasing supply security.
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Russia’s oil and gas revenues are expected to decrease between 2025 and 2027 due to a reduction in Gazprom’s mineral extraction tax. This revenue decline poses a significant challenge to Russia’s budget, given the sector’s large contribution to the state’s finances.
India has decided not to purchase gas from the Arctic LNG 2 project due to sanctions. This decision further isolates Russia from major Asian markets and could redefine LNG flows in the region.

Russia threatens to take the Nord Stream explosions case to the International Court of Justice

Moscow is ramping up pressure on the investigations into the Nord Stream pipeline explosions, accusing Germany, Denmark, and Sweden of not meeting their obligations under international conventions.
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Venture Global LNG reçoit le soutien de la Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) concernant des accusations de non-respect de ses engagements de livraison de gaz naturel liquéfié (GNL), malgré des différends contractuels en cours avec des entreprises comme Shell et BP.
Kazakhstan, a major oil player in Central Asia, is facing production challenges due to delays in its key projects, limiting its ability to meet objectives and comply with OPEC+ quotas.

Iraq boosts gas production and cuts energy imports

Iraq is aiming for gas self-sufficiency within five years, thanks to foreign investment and increased management of domestic production.
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Sasol and Eskom are exploring the option of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to boost South Africa's energy supply, marking a turning point in the diversification of energy sources.
Saipem SpA has won a $4 billion offshore contract with QatarEnergy for the expansion of the North Field gas field. This ambitious project aims to double Qatar's LNG production by 2030, strengthening its position on the world market.

U.S. elections: Pennsylvania’s shale gas dilemma

Natural gas development in Pennsylvania is becoming a crucial issue in the US presidential elections. Between economic opportunities and environmental concerns, voters are divided, making this topic central to the debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.
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The expansion of coal mines in China could compromise its climate targets and increase methane emissions, warns a study by Global Energy Monitor (GEM).
The Draghi report calls for a more coordinated EU gas purchasing strategy to reduce exposure to spot prices and curb speculation on gas markets.

Sanctions: Russian maneuvers to exploit the Arctic fail

The United States is stepping up its pressure on Russia's Arctic LNG 2 project by imposing new sanctions against companies and vessels involved, further complicating Moscow's liquefied gas export capabilities.
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The announcement that Russian gas transit via Ukraine will cease in a few months' time is changing the energy dynamic in Europe and redefining supply and diversification strategies. This article analyzes the economic, geopolitical and logistical consequences for the various players involved.
QatarEnergy announces a 2,000 MW solar project in Dukhan, aimed at doubling the country's solar capacity, as part of its diversified energy strategy.
Kuwait Petroleum Corporation and QatarEnergy sign a second contract for the delivery of 3 million tonnes of LNG per year, in response to Kuwait's growing energy demand.
Qatar Energy and Kuwait are negotiating a 15-year contract to boost Kuwait's supply of liquefied natural gas, in response to growing energy demand.