A record expansion of liquefied natural gas (LNG, gaz naturel liquéfié — GNL) capacity is reshaping global supply, with expected effects on prices, contractual flexibility and demand trajectories in importing regions.
QatarEnergy has acquired a 40% stake in the North Rafah offshore exploration block, located off Egypt’s Mediterranean coast, strengthening its presence in the region in partnership with Italian group Eni.
COOEC has signed a $4bn EPC contract with QatarEnergy to develop the offshore Bul Hanine oil field, marking the largest order ever secured by a Chinese company in the Gulf.
The European Commission is reviving efforts to abolish daylight saving time, supported by several member states, as the energy savings from the practice are now considered negligible.
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.
Rising terminal capacity and sustained global demand, notably from China and Europe, are driving U.S. ethane exports despite new regulatory uncertainties.
John Cockerill and Axens launch NesaBTF, an industrial torrefaction technology designed to optimise biomass supply, with targeted ambitions in the growing sustainable aviation fuel market.
Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund has raised its stake to approximately 15% in ISAGEN, one of Colombia’s leading power producers, through a $535mn investment alongside Brookfield.
The Vilvoorde site in Belgium now hosts 400 MWh of operational capacity on a total 800 MWh project, marking a key milestone for electricity storage on the continent.
European inventories curbed price declines as liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply expands and demand stays weak. Cargo arbitrage favours Europe, but winter will determine the equilibrium level.
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Amid rising energy costs and a surge in cheap imports, Ineos announces a 20% workforce reduction at its Hull acetyls site and urges urgent action against foreign competition.
Operator Belgoprocess has received authorisation to build a new facility to store waste generated from the ongoing decommissioning of Belgium’s nuclear reactors.
Al-Harfi and SCLCO signed agreements with Syrian authorities to develop solar and wind capacity, amid an ongoing energy rapprochement between Riyadh and Damascus.
QatarEnergy continues its international expansion by acquiring 27% of the offshore North Cleopatra block from Shell, amid Egypt’s strategic push to revive gas exploration in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Driven by Air Liquide and SEGULA Technologies, the ROAD TRHYP project aims to lower hydrogen transport costs and improve safety through a series of technical innovations by 2030.
TotalEnergies’ Antwerp platform plans to end operations of one steam cracker by late 2027, while continuing investments in green hydrogen and sustainable fuels.
Norway’s hydropower pumped storage capacities, amounting to 83 TWh, are increasingly being leveraged to regulate renewable energy surpluses in Europe and stabilize electricity prices.
Belgian group DEME has signed an agreement to acquire Norway’s Havfram for €900 mn, consolidating its fleet and global presence in the offshore wind market.
Chantiers de l’Atlantique invests €100 mn to expand its production capacity in offshore wind, a strategic segment now central to its industrial recovery.
TSG has completed the acquisition of Leirivolt in Portugal and Kronenburg Techniek in the Netherlands, consolidating its expansion strategy in intelligent energy services across Europe.
The European Commission is launching a large-scale call for projects to finance priority energy infrastructure between Member States and neighbouring countries, with a maximum budget of €600mn from the CEF Energy programme.
During a visit to Guyana, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that any Venezuelan attack on the territory or oil infrastructure of Guyana would trigger a military response, heightening regional tensions.
Cut off from Iranian energy imports by Washington, Iraq accelerates commercial efforts in Africa while resuming oil exports through Turkey to quickly secure new economic and energy markets.
The surge in solar production and the slow upgrade of electricity infrastructure are blocking thousands of projects in the Netherlands, affecting energy security and consumer costs.
Engie has finalized a ten-year extension agreement with the Belgian state for the Doel 4 and Tihange 3 nuclear reactors, including a financial responsibility transfer related to spent fuel, following recent approval by the European Commission.
On Monday, President Emmanuel Macron will chair a Nuclear Policy Council focused on small modular reactors (SMRs) and uranium supply, within a global context of renewed interest in nuclear energy.
Under pressure from US sanctions, Iraq explores alternatives to Iranian gas to secure its electricity supply, notably turning to Qatar and Oman, while considering the installation of floating LNG terminals.
Qatar has started supplying natural gas to Syria via Jordan in order to alleviate electricity shortages and support the rebuilding of the country's energy infrastructure.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has ordered an investigation into alleged price speculation by local gas suppliers in response to price spikes reaching up to 36%, and announced a new import agreement with Qatar.
Iran invests $17 billion to counteract declining reservoir pressure at South Pars, a gas field shared with Qatar, securing estimated reserves equivalent to around 363 billion barrels of oil.
Engie aims to accelerate its growth through 2030 by investing in renewable energy, batteries, and electrical grids, with a target of 95 GW of installed capacity by 2030.
The Prefect of Nord has given the green light for the creation of an offshore wind farm near Dunkirk, sparking both support for the energy transition and opposition in France and Belgium.
Global demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) is expected to rise by 60% by 2040, driven by economic growth in Asia, emissions reduction efforts in industry and transport, and the impact of artificial intelligence, according to Shell.
Eleven European countries urge the European Commission to include nuclear energy in the Affordable Energy Action Plan, aimed at reducing energy costs and enhancing the continent's energy security.
The South African government is urging the acceleration of oil exploration in the offshore Orange Basin, shared with Namibia, to reduce the country’s energy dependence.
