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TotalEnergies withdraws floating terminal from Le Havre after fifteen months of inactivity
TotalEnergies ends operations of its Le Havre floating LNG terminal, installed after the 2022 energy crisis, due to its complete inactivity since August 2024.
Golar LNG refinances FLNG Gimi with $1.2bn seven-year bank loan
Golar LNG has completed a $1.2bn refinancing for its floating LNG unit Gimi, securing extended financing terms and releasing net liquidity to strengthen its position in the liquefied natural gas market.

Woodside and East Timor target LNG production from Sunrise by 2032

Woodside Energy and East Timor have reached an agreement to assess the commercial viability of a 5 million-tonne liquefied natural gas project from the Greater Sunrise field, with first exports targeted between 2032 and 2035.
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Solar output overtakes natural gas in California during peak daytime hours
In California, electricity production from natural gas is falling as solar continues to rise, especially between noon and 5 p.m., according to 2025 data from local grid authorities.
NextDecade initiates FERC process for Train 6 at Rio Grande LNG
NextDecade has launched the pre-filing procedure to expand Rio Grande LNG with a sixth train, leveraging a political and commercial context favourable to US liquefied natural gas exports.

Condor boosts output to 11,844 barrels/day through strategic investment in Uzbekistan

Condor Energies has completed drilling its first horizontal well in Uzbekistan, supported by two recompletions that increased daily production to 11,844 barrels of oil equivalent.
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WhiteWater increases Eiger Express pipeline capacity to 3.7 Bcf/d
WhiteWater expands the Eiger Express pipeline in Texas, boosting its transport capacity to 3.7 billion cubic feet per day following new long-term contractual commitments.
New York and the New Jersey face a legal battle over the NESE gas pipeline
The challenge to permits granted for the NESE project revives tensions between gas supply imperatives and regulatory consistency, as legal risks mount for regulators and developers.

Brazil reforms the LPG market and reignites battle between Petrobras and the Big 4

Brasilia is preparing a regulatory overhaul of the LPG sector to break down entry barriers in a market dominated by Petrobras and four major distributors, as the Gás do Povo social programme intensifies pressure on prices.
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ExxonMobil restarts Rovuma LNG in Mozambique targeting investment decision by 2026
The lifting of force majeure on the Rovuma LNG project puts Mozambique back on the global liquefied natural gas map, with a targeted capacity of 18 Mt/year and a narrowing strategic window to secure financing.
BW Energy discovers liquid hydrocarbons at Kudu and revises development plan
BW Energy has identified liquid hydrocarbons at the Kudu gas field in Namibia, altering the nature of the project initially designed for electricity production from dry gas.

U.S. associated gas output rises 6% on Permian crude surge

Rising oil production in 2024 boosted associated natural gas to 18.5 billion cubic feet per day, driven by increased activity in the Permian region.
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Algeria signs gas deal with TotalEnergies to secure exports to Europe
Sonatrach has concluded a new partnership with TotalEnergies, including a liquefied natural gas supply contract through 2025, amid a strategic shift in energy flows towards Europe.
McDermott extends contract for Golden Pass LNG Trains 2 and 3
McDermott has signed a contract amendment with Golden Pass LNG Terminal to complete Trains 2 and 3 of the liquefied natural gas export terminal in Texas, continuing its role as lead partner on the project.

Exxon Mobil takes 40% stake in Bahia pipeline project

Exxon Mobil will acquire a 40% stake in the Bahia pipeline and co-finance its expansion to transport up to 1 million barrels per day of natural gas liquids from the Permian Basin.
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Germany boosts public investment in five LNG terminals by 2026
The German state is multiplying LNG infrastructure projects in the North Sea and the Baltic Sea to secure supplies, with five floating terminals under public supervision under development.
Aramco commits over $30 billion to new strategic deals in the United States
Aramco has signed 17 new memoranda of understanding with U.S. companies, covering LNG, advanced materials and financial services, with a potential value exceeding $30 billion.

Bratislava considers suing the European Union over Russian gas halt

The Slovak government is reviewing a potential lawsuit against the European Commission following its decision to end Russian gas deliveries by 2028, citing serious economic harm to the country.
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EU eases gas storage rules for 2025-2027 with greater flexibility
The European Union is extending its gas storage regime, keeping a legal 90% target but widening national leeway on timing and filling volumes to reduce the price pressure from mandatory obligations.
Mozambique launches audit on $4.5bn cost overrun of TotalEnergies project
The Mozambican government has initiated a review of the expenses incurred during the five-year suspension of TotalEnergies' gas project, halted due to an armed insurgency in the country’s north.
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Suriname targets 220,000 barrels per day in oil strategy by 2028
Dalkia wins control of Paris district heating network in €15bn, 25-year deal
PowerChina accelerates its investments in renewable energy in Africa
Sinopec to invest $437 million in hydrotreatment unit in Algeria
CGN activates Zhaoyuan to bypass US restrictions and secure its Hualong One reactors
Egypt activates a public investment lever with the new Badr-15 gas well
With the commissioning of the Badr-15 well, Egypt reaffirms its commitment to energy security through public investment in gas exploration, amid declining output from its mature fields.
Venture Global signs 20-year LNG supply agreement with Mitsui
US-based Venture Global has signed a long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) export agreement with Japan’s Mitsui, covering 1 MTPA over twenty years starting in 2029.

Natural Gas Services raises 2025 guidance after 14.6% increase in adjusted EBITDA

Natural Gas Services Group reported a strong third quarter, supported by fleet expansion and rising demand, leading to an upward revision of its full-year earnings outlook.
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Putin and Tokayev strengthen regional energy partnership with Uzbekistan
The visit of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to Moscow confirms Russia's intention to consolidate its regional energy alliances, particularly in gas, amid a tense geopolitical and economic environment.
CSV commissions Albright plant, expanding sour gas processing deployment in Canada
CSV Midstream Solutions launched operations at its Albright facility in the Montney, marking a key milestone in the deployment of Canadian sour gas treatment and sulphur recovery capacity.

Glenfarne forms strategic alliance with Baker Hughes to accelerate Alaska LNG

Glenfarne has selected Baker Hughes to supply critical equipment for the Alaska LNG project, including a strategic investment, reinforcing the progress of one of the largest gas infrastructure initiatives in the United States.
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Gas Liquids Engineering secures construction clearance for Canada’s REEF terminal
Gas Liquids Engineering completed the engineering phase of the REEF project, a strategic liquefied gas infrastructure developed by AltaGas and Vopak to boost Canadian exports to Asia.
KNPC plans gas production increase to 18.3 million cylinders by 2027
Kuwait National Petroleum Company aims to boost gas production to meet domestic demand driven by demographic growth and new residential projects.

Jinhong Gas invests in Spain with a strategic cryogenic unit

Chinese group Jinhong Gas finalises a new industrial investment in Spain, marking its first European establishment and strengthening its global strategy in the industrial gas sector.
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Three U.S. gas basins reshape prices, flows and contracts
Appalachia, Permian and Haynesville each reach the scale of a national producer, anchor the United States’ exportable supply and set regional differentials, LNG arbitrage and compliance constraints across the chain, amid capacity ramp-ups and reinforced sanctions.
AltaGas raises $460mn to strengthen financial structure and retain MVP
AltaGas finalises a $460mn equity raise linked to the strategic retention of its stake in the Mountain Valley Pipeline, prompting credit outlook upgrades from S&P and Fitch.

Vallourec to deliver over 30,000 tonnes of pipes for TotalEnergies in Iraq

TotalEnergies has tasked Vallourec with supplying tubular solutions for drilling 48 wells as part of its integrated gas project in Iraq, reinforcing their ongoing industrial cooperation on the Ratawi field.
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JERA launches environmental assessment for 2.6GW gas plant project in Sodegaura
The Japanese energy group plans to replace four steam turbines at its Sodegaura site with three combined-cycle gas turbines, with full commissioning targeted for 2041.
Petrus Resources increases quarterly production and reduces net debt
Petrus Resources recorded a 7% increase in production in the third quarter of 2025, along with a reduction in net debt and a 21% rise in cash flow.

Venture Global signs 20-year deal to supply LNG to the Balkans via Greece

Venture Global has signed a liquefied natural gas sales agreement with Atlantic-See LNG Trade S.A., a newly formed Greek joint venture, to supply 0.5 million tonnes annually starting in 2030, reinforcing regional energy security.
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INNIO and KMW build 54 MW gas-fired power plant to secure data centres
INNIO and KMW partner to construct a 54 MW modular gas power plant in Mainz, designed to stabilise the grid and ensure supply to the future Green Rocks data centre.
ExxonMobil takes 60% stake in gas exploration permit in Greece’s Ionian Sea
ExxonMobil joins a Greek energy consortium to explore a gas field in the Ionian Sea, strengthening its presence in the Eastern Mediterranean after Chevron, amid post-Russian energy diversification efforts.

Pembina and PETRONAS sign 20-year agreement for Cedar LNG liquefaction capacity

Pembina Pipeline Corporation and PETRONAS have signed a long-term agreement securing 1 million tonnes per year of liquefaction capacity at Canada's Cedar LNG terminal, reinforcing their positions in the global liquefied natural gas market.
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NG Energy reaches 40 MMcf/d gas output in Colombia through Aruchara-4 and Sinú-9 wells
NG Energy boosts its gas production in Colombia to 40 MMcf/d, with projected sales above $11.00 per MMBtu and expected profitability in Q4 2025.
Toshiba and GE Vernova partner to reduce emissions from gas-fired plants in Asia
Toshiba and GE Vernova have signed a memorandum of understanding to deploy integrated CO2 capture solutions in combined-cycle gas plants in Asia, reinforcing a long-standing industrial partnership.