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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.
Despite strong ties, Iran's dependence on oil revenues limits its ability to secure substantial strategic support from Russia and China amid current international and regional crises, according to several experts.

Delfin Midstream secures strategic agreement with Siemens Energy and Samsung

Delfin Midstream reserves gas turbine manufacturing capacity with Siemens Energy and initiates an early works programme with Samsung Heavy Industries, ahead of its anticipated final investment decision in the autumn.
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Norwegian group DNO ASA signs gas offtake contract with ENGIE and secures USD 500 million financing from a major US bank to guarantee future revenues from its Norwegian gas production.
Golar LNG Limited has completed a private placement of $575mn in convertible bonds due in 2030, using part of the proceeds to repurchase and cancel 2.5 million of its own common shares, thus reducing its share capital.

Shell ships first LNG cargo from its LNG Canada facility

Shell Canada Energy announces shipment of the first liquefied natural gas cargo from its LNG Canada complex, located in Kitimat, British Columbia, primarily targeting fast-growing Asian economic and energy markets.
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Egypt’s Electricity Minister engages in new talks with Envision Group, Windey, LONGi, China Energy, PowerChina, and ToNGWEI to boost local industry and attract investments in renewable energy.
The Australian government is considering the establishment of an east coast gas reservation as part of a sweeping review of market rules to ensure supply, with risks of shortages signalled by 2028.

The drilling fluids industry will reach $10.7bn by 2032 driven by oil expansion and chemical innovations

The increase in oil drilling, deepwater exploration, and chemical advances are expected to raise the global drilling fluids market to $10.7bn by 2032, according to Meticulous Research.
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Enbridge Gas Ohio is assessing its legal options following the Ohio regulator's decision to cut its revenues, citing potential threats to investment and future customer costs.
The small-scale liquefied natural gas market is forecast to grow at an annual rate of 7.5%, reaching an estimated total value of $31.78bn by 2030, driven particularly by maritime and heavy-duty road transport sectors.

Europe extends gas storage obligations until 2027

The European Union extends gas storage regulations by two years, requiring member states to maintain a minimum fill rate of 90% to ensure energy security and economic stability amid market uncertainties.
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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.
Energy Transfer strengthens its partnership with Chevron by increasing their liquefied natural gas supply agreement by 50% from the upcoming Lake Charles LNG export terminal, strategically aiming for long-term supply security.

Woodside completes sale of 40% stake in Louisiana LNG project to Stonepeak

Woodside finalises the divestment of a 40% stake in the Louisiana LNG project to Stonepeak, injecting $5.7 billion to accelerate developments and optimise financial returns ahead of first gas delivery scheduled in 2026.
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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.
The Irish-Portuguese company Fusion Fuel strengthens its footprint in the United Arab Emirates as subsidiary Al Shola Gas adds AED4.4 mn ($1.2 mn) in new engineering contracts, consolidating an already robust 2025 order book.

Cheniere Energy Approves Expansion of Corpus Christi LNG Terminal for 2029

Cheniere Energy validates major investment to expand Corpus Christi terminal, adding two liquefaction units to increase its liquefied natural gas export capacity by 2029, responding to recent international agreements.
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A study by the International Energy Agency reveals that global emissions from liquefied natural gas could be significantly reduced using current technologies.
Europe is injecting natural gas into underground storage facilities at a three-year high, even as reserves remain below historical averages, prompting maximized imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG).
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.
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.

Shell plans additional 12 million tonnes of LNG capacity by 2030

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.
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Above-average summer temperatures in Asia are significantly boosting demand for American liquefied natural gas, offsetting a potential slowdown in Europe and opening new commercial opportunities for U.S. exporters.
Duke Energy plans a strategic investment in a natural gas power plant in Anderson, marking its first request for new electricity generation in South Carolina in over ten years.

Adnoc Gas awards $5bn in contracts to expand gas infrastructure

Adnoc Gas commits $5bn to the first phase of its Rich Gas Development project to boost profitability and processing capacity at four strategic sites in the United Arab Emirates.
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The European Commission aims to prevent any return of Russian gas via Nord Stream and Nord Stream 2 with a total transaction ban, part of its 18th sanctions package against Moscow.
Argentina expands its capacity around Vaca Muerta as Mexico explores the prospects of exploiting unconventional resources to meet its 2030 energy targets.

Petredec launches LPG terminal in Tanga to structure regional supply

Petredec Group begins construction of a gas terminal in Chongoleani, Tanzania, scheduled for commissioning by 2027, to strengthen LPG import and logistics across East Africa.
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The liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals market is projected to grow 67% by 2030, driven by global energy demand, liquefaction capacity, and supply diversification strategies.
Subsea7 has secured a subsea installation contract awarded by Shell for the Aphrodite gas project offshore Trinidad and Tobago, with operations scheduled for 2027.

US ethane imports to China set to hit record after Trump-Xi call

Chinese ethylene producers are betting on a surge in US ethane arrivals in June as Beijing upholds tariff exemptions and bilateral talks resume.
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With trading volumes five times higher than all other European markets combined, the Dutch gas hub TTF asserts itself in 2024 as a global benchmark, attracting traders, investors, and speculators far beyond Europe.
Slovakia is calling on the European Commission to regulate gas transit fees as the EU moves toward a ban on Russian imports by 2027.

European gas storage reserves down 30% ahead of winter

Underground storage levels across Europe stand at just half capacity, widening the gap with EU winter targets amid intensified global competition for liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies.
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The Kremlin has confirmed that Vladimir Putin aims to help resolve the nuclear dispute between the United States and Iran, leveraging strengthened strategic ties with Tehran.
Norwegian group Equinor has sealed a gas supply deal with Centrica, covering nearly 10% of the United Kingdom’s annual demand over ten years.

MCF Energy announces progress on Kinsau-1A well development in Germany

MCF Energy Ltd. has provided an operational update on the Kinsau-1A well in Lech, Germany, indicating significant progress in preparing drilling operations for the third quarter of 2025.
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Basin Electric Power Cooperative signed a 15-year power supply contract with Panamint Capital for the full output of the Cottage Grove power plant starting in December 2027.
New Zealand Energy Corp. (NZEC) reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2025, posting a net loss of $994,550 while focusing on production recovery and gas storage development projects.