Natural Gas

Entergy Louisiana and Energy Transfer have signed a gas transportation contract to supply new industrial projects in North Louisiana, reinforcing their long-term energy commitment.
The continued rise in gas-fired power generation in Germany is slowing the filling of European reserves at a critical moment for regional energy market stability ahead of winter.

Mitsubishi Power to equip Vietnamese plant in natural gas conversion project

Mitsubishi Power will supply equipment to convert an oil-fired thermal power plant to natural gas in southern Vietnam.
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CMA CGM is commissioning ten new giant container ships under the French flag. These LNG-powered vessels aim to strengthen France's maritime competitiveness while supporting the sector's energy transition.
Taiwan sees a record rise in natural gas-fired electricity generation, despite a slow energy transition, and remains heavily dependent on LNG imports.

Pakistan cancels 21 Eni LNG cargoes and seeks to renegotiate its contracts with Qatar

Pakistan cancels 21 planned LNG cargoes from Eni due to a gas surplus and negotiates with Qatar for potential deferment or resale of shipments.
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A $400 million natural gas pipeline connecting Israel to Cyprus, with a capacity of 1 billion cubic meters per year, is awaiting government approvals, according to Energean’s CEO.
Les nominations du Trans Adriatic Pipeline progressent à Melendugno, Nea Mesimvria et Komotini, signalant davantage d’offre pipeline et une flexibilité accrue pour les expéditeurs face aux arbitrages avec le gaz naturel liquéfié.

Iran aims for 90% flare gas capture by 2027

Iran deploys 12 contracts and plans 18 more to recover 300 MMcf/d, inject 200 MMcf/d into the network, and deliver 800,000 tons/year of LPG, with an announced reduction of 30,000 tons/day of emissions.
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Qatar warns it could halt its liquefied natural gas (LNG) deliveries to the European Union if the CSDDD directive is not softened, a move that reignites tensions surrounding Brussels' new sustainability regulations.
Oman LNG has renewed its long-term services agreement with Baker Hughes, including the creation of a local digital center dedicated to monitoring natural gas liquefaction production equipment.

Eni and PETRONAS Create an ASEAN Upstream NewCo, $15B in Investments

The joint venture combines 19 assets (14 in Indonesia, 5 in Malaysia), aims for 300 kboe/d initially and >500 kboe/d, and focuses investments on gas to supply Bontang and the Malaysia LNG complex in Bintulu.
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QatarEnergy has awarded Samsung C&T Corporation an EPC contract for a 4.1 MTPA carbon capture project, supporting its expansion into low-carbon energy at Ras Laffan.
The gradual ban on Russian cargoes reshapes European flows, increases winter detours via the Northern Sea Route and shifts risk toward force majeure and “change of law,” despite rising global capacity. —

Poland: Orlen Consolidates Gas, Targets Regional Hub Without Liberalization

Poland’s gas market remains highly concentrated around Orlen, which controls imports, production, and distribution, while Warsaw targets internal and regional expansion backed by new infrastructure capacity and demand from heat and power.
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SLB OneSubsea has signed two EPC contracts with PTTEP to equip multiple deepwater gas and oil fields offshore Malaysia, extending a two-decade collaboration between the companies.
US-based CPV will build a 1,350 MW combined-cycle natural gas power plant in the Permian Basin with a $1.1bn loan from the Texas Energy Fund.

Appalachia ramps up production: TETCO M2 basis firms, MVP advances

Producers bring volumes back after targeted reductions, taking advantage of a less discounted basis, expanding outbound capacity and rising seasonal demand, while liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports absorb surplus and support regional differentials.
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Matador Resources signs multiple strategic transportation agreements to reduce exposure to the Waha Hub and access Gulf Coast and California markets.
Boardwalk Pipelines initiates a subscription campaign for its Texas Gateway project, aiming to transport 1.45mn Dth/d of natural gas to Louisiana in response to growing energy sector demand along the Gulf Coast.
Vistra Corp. finalises the purchase of seven natural gas power plants totalling 2.6 gigawatts, strengthening its presence in key US electricity markets.
Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure has finalised the sale of its non-core Sylvan Lake site to Parallax Energy Operating for $5.5mn, with limited impact on its 2025 results.

U.S. natural gas exports to Mexico reach record high

U.S. gas deliveries to Mexico reached 7.5 billion cubic feet per day in May, driven by rising demand in the power sector and new cross-border interconnections.
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The Algerian national company has restarted a key liquefaction unit in Skikda, strengthening its export capacity amid massive investment in the gas sector.
Doha and Washington warn Brussels about the consequences of EU sustainability requirements on liquefied natural gas exports, as the continent’s energy security remains under pressure.

Azule Energy confirms gas condensate discovery at Volans-1X well in Namibia

The Volans-1X exploration well revealed a 26-metre productive zone in the Orange Basin, marking another hydrocarbon find for Azule Energy partners in 2025.
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Faced with the absence of commercially viable results on the Guercif permit, Predator Oil & Gas has initiated a sale process while continuing technical evaluation of the gas potential.
According to the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies, a stable gas price of $6/MMBtu would boost global demand by 60 billion m³ in the short term and 120 billion m³ by 2035, mainly driven by Asia.

Karachaganak cuts production after drone strike on Russian gas facility

Kazakhstan’s Karachaganak gas field has reduced output by nearly one-third following an incident at a key Russian gas processing plant targeted by a Ukrainian drone strike.
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Kinetiko Energy reports production levels above economic thresholds at two Mpumalanga wells, strengthening the technical viability and development potential of its liquefied natural gas project.
National Fuel Gas Company acquires CenterPoint Energy’s natural gas distribution business in Ohio, doubling the size of its regulated portfolio and expanding its footprint in the US Midwest.

North American LNG export capacity to reach 28.7 Bcf/d by 2029

The United States, Canada and Mexico together plan a 151% increase in liquefied natural gas export capacity, representing more than half of expected global additions by 2029.
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European Union member states have approved the principle of a full ban on Russian natural gas imports, set to take effect by the end of 2027.
CMA CGM becomes the first international container shipping company to commission LNG-powered ships from an Indian shipyard, all to be registered under the Indian flag.

KLN advances on WHPA offshore gas project in Libya worth HK$10bn

KLN strengthens its industrial project portfolio with progress on the WHPA platform in Libya, a major offshore site valued at over HK$10bn ($1.28bn), aimed at supporting regional gas supply.
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US LNG producer Venture Global will report its Q3 2025 financial results before markets open, followed by a conference call for investors.
NextDecade confirmed a final investment decision for Train 5 at Rio Grande LNG, backed by full $6.7bn funding, marking its second decision in a month.

Sudan engages Belarus to revive damaged energy infrastructure

Sudan seeks partnership with Belarus to rehabilitate its energy grid amid prolonged humanitarian, economic and logistical crisis.
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The Malaysian group launched three tenders to sell up to five liquefied natural gas cargoes in November and December, sourced from its Bintulu and PFLNG Dua facilities.
The South African government ends a thirteen-year freeze on shale gas, paving the way for renewed exploration in the Karoo Basin amid a national energy crisis.