Fossil Energy

Exxon Mobil forecasts sustained growth in global natural gas demand by 2050, driven by industrial use and rising energy needs in developing economies.
Capstone Green Energy received a 5.8-megawatt order for its natural gas microturbines, to be deployed across multiple food production facilities in Mexico through regional distributor DTC Machinery.

Harvest Midstream acquires MPLX gas assets in western US for $1bn

Private firm Harvest Midstream has signed a $1 billion acquisition deal with MPLX for gas processing and transport infrastructure across three western US states.
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Sempra Infrastructure and EQT Corporation have signed a 20-year liquefied natural gas purchase agreement, consolidating Phase 2 of the Port Arthur LNG project in Texas and strengthening the United States’ position in the global LNG market.
Subsea7 was selected to lead phase 3 of the Sakarya gas field, a strategic contract for Türkiye’s energy supply valued between $750mn and $1.25bn.

Japan challenges China’s installation of 21 gas platforms in the East China Sea

Tokyo protests against Chinese installations deemed unilateral in a disputed maritime zone, despite a bilateral agreement stalled since 2010.
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Bp has awarded Baker Hughes a long-term service agreement for the Tangguh liquefied natural gas plant, covering spare parts, maintenance and technical support for its turbomachinery equipment.
Chinese group Sinopec has launched a large-scale seismic imaging campaign across 3,000 km² in Mexico using nodal technology from Sercel, owned by Viridien, delivered in August to map areas with complex terrain.

CNOOC signs two gas exploration contracts in Indonesia with EnQuest and Agra

CNOOC Limited has signed two production sharing contracts with SKK Migas to explore the Gaea and Gaea II blocks in West Papua, alongside EnQuest and Agra.
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Australian group Macquarie partners with AMIGO LNG for an annual supply of 0.6 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas over fifteen years, with operations expected to start in 2028 from the Guaymas terminal in Mexico.
A consortium led by ONEOK is developing a 450-mile pipeline to transport up to 2.5 billion cubic feet of gas per day from the Permian Basin to the Gulf Coast.

AMIGO LNG awards Drydocks World the construction of the world’s largest FLNG

AMIGO LNG has awarded Drydocks World a major EPC contract to build the world’s largest floating LNG liquefaction terminal, aimed at strengthening exports to Asia and Latin America.
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The Alberta Utilities Commission approves the Need Assessment Application for the Yellowhead Pipeline, marking a key step for Canadian Utilities, a subsidiary of ATCO. The project foresees significant economic benefits for the province.
Nigeria LNG signs major deals with oil groups to ensure gas supply to its liquefaction infrastructure over two decades.

The European Union seals a $750 billion deal on American energy

The European Union and Washington have finalized an agreement setting $750 billion in U.S. gas, oil and nuclear purchases, complemented by $600 billion in European investments in the United States by 2028.
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Sempra Infrastructure and ConocoPhillips signed a 20-year LNG sales agreement for 4 Mtpa, confirming their joint commitment to expanding the Port Arthur LNG liquefaction terminal in Texas.
Russian pipeline gas exports to China rose by 21.3% over seven months, contrasting with a 7.6% drop in oil shipments during the same period.

MCF Energy restarts gas drilling at the former Kinsau-1 well in Germany

MCF Energy continues operations at the Kinsau-1A drilling site, targeting a promising Jurassic formation first tested by Mobil in 1983.
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The group announces an interim dividend of 53 cps, production of 548 Mboe/d, a unit cost of $7.7/boe and major milestones on Scarborough, Trion, Beaumont and Louisiana LNG, while strengthening liquidity and financial discipline.
Norway’s combined oil and gas production exceeded official forecasts by 3.9% in July, according to preliminary data from the regulator.
Archrock reports marked increases in revenue and net profit for the second quarter of 2025, raising its full-year financial guidance following the acquisition of Natural Gas Compression Systems, Inc.
Commonwealth LNG selects Technip Energies for the engineering, procurement and construction of its 9.5 mn tonnes per year liquefied natural gas terminal in Louisiana, marking a significant milestone for the American gas sector.

Saudi Aramco and Sonatrach cut LPG prices by 5 to 10% for August

Saudi Aramco and Sonatrach have announced a reduction in their official selling prices for liquefied petroleum gas in August, reflecting changes in global supply and weaker demand on international markets.
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Santos plans to supply ENGIE with up to 20 petajoules of gas per year from Narrabri, pending a final investment decision and definitive agreements for this $2.43bn project.
Malaysia plans to invest up to 150bn USD over five years in American technological equipment and liquefied natural gas as part of an agreement aimed at adjusting trade flows and easing customs duties.

Equinor restarts Hammerfest LNG terminal after three-month technical shutdown

The restart of Norway’s Hammerfest LNG site by Equinor follows over three months of interruption, strengthening European liquefied natural gas supply.
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Orca Energy Group and its subsidiaries have initiated arbitration proceedings against Tanzania and Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation, challenging the management and future of the Songo Songo gas project, valued at $1.2 billion.
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.

AltaGas posts 23% growth in midstream EBITDA in second quarter 2025

Canadian group AltaGas reports a strong increase in financial results for the second quarter of 2025, driven by growth in its midstream activities, higher demand in Asia and the modernisation of its distribution networks.
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Qatar strengthens its energy commitment in Syria by funding Azeri natural gas delivered via Turkey, targeting 800 megawatts daily to support the reconstruction of the severely damaged Syrian electricity grid.
Unit 2 of the Aboño power plant, upgraded after 18 months of works, restarts on natural gas with a capacity exceeding 500 MW and ensures continued supply for the region’s heavy industry.

New Zealand allows offshore gas and oil exploration again after six-year ban

New Zealand lifts its 2018 ban on offshore gas and oil exploration, aiming to boost energy security and attract new investment in the sector.
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In response to the energy transition, Brazil’s oil majors are accelerating their gas investments. It is an economic strategy to maximise pre-salt reserves before 2035.
Tucson Electric Power will convert two units of the Springerville power plant from coal to natural gas by 2030, ensuring production continuity, cost control, and preservation of local employment.

Spire acquires Piedmont Tennessee natural gas business for $2.48bn and accelerates its growth

Spire announces the acquisition of Piedmont’s natural gas distribution business in Tennessee for $2.48bn, extending its presence to over 200,000 customers and consolidating its position in the southeastern US gas market.
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The state-owned oil company adjusts its rates amid falling oil prices and real appreciation, offering up to $132 million in savings to distributors.
The launch of the Dongfang 1-1 13-3 project by CNOOC Limited marks a milestone in offshore gas development in China, bringing new investments in infrastructure and regional production.

Woodside takes control of Bass Strait gas assets in strategic transfer with ExxonMobil

Woodside Energy will operate the Bass Strait gas assets following an agreement with ExxonMobil, strengthening its position in the Australian market while maintaining continuity of domestic supply.
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The EU-US agreement could create a higher energy concentration than that of Russia before 2022, threatening the European diversification strategy.
Al Shola Gas strengthens its position in Dubai with major liquefied petroleum gas supply and maintenance contracts, exceeding $517,000, covering several large-scale residential and commercial sites.