Energy strategy

Blackstone commits $1.2bn to develop Wolf Summit, a 600 MW combined-cycle natural gas plant, marking a first for West Virginia and addressing rising electricity demand across the Mid-Atlantic corridor.
UAE-based ADNOC Gas reports its highest-ever quarterly net income, driven by domestic sales growth and a new quarterly dividend policy valued at $896 million.

Caprock Midstream expands Texas gas network and appoints Steve Jones as CEO

Caprock Midstream II invests in more than 90 miles of gas pipelines in Texas and strengthens its leadership with the arrival of Steve Jones, supporting its expansion in the dry gas sector.
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Harvest Midstream has completed the acquisition of the Kenai liquefied natural gas terminal, a strategic move to repurpose existing infrastructure and support energy reliability in Southcentral Alaska.
Dana Gas signed a memorandum of understanding with the Syrian Petroleum Company to assess the revival of gas fields, leveraging a legal window opened by temporary sanction easings from European, British and US authorities.

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.
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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 Group reported a strong third quarter, supported by fleet expansion and rising demand, leading to an upward revision of its full-year earnings outlook.

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.
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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 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.

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.
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Kuwait National Petroleum Company aims to boost gas production to meet domestic demand driven by demographic growth and new residential projects.
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.

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.
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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.
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.

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.
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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 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.
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.

Global X launches natural gas ETF to capture US export growth

US-based asset manager Global X has unveiled a new index fund focused on the natural gas value chain, capitalising on the growing momentum of liquified natural gas exports.
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US producer Amplify Energy has announced the full sale of its East Texas interests for a total of $127.5mn, aiming to simplify its portfolio and strengthen its financial structure.
Maple Creek Energy has secured the purchase of a GE Vernova 7HA.03 turbine for its gas-fired power plant project in Indiana, shortening construction timelines with commercial operation targeted for 2029.

Talen Energy completes $2.69bn bond financing for two gas-fired power plants

Talen Energy has finalised a $2.69bn bond financing to support the purchase of two natural gas-fired power plants with a combined capacity of nearly 2,900 MW.
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Excelerate Energy has signed a definitive agreement with Iraq’s Ministry of Electricity to develop a floating liquefied natural gas import terminal at Khor Al Zubair, with a projected investment of $450 mn.
Botaş lines up a series of liquefied natural gas (LNG, liquefied natural gas) contracts that narrow the space for Russian and Iranian flows, as domestic production and import capacity strengthen its bargaining position. —

LNG wave: 300 bcm by 2030, prices and contracts pivot according to the IEA

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.
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The Philippine government is suspending the expansion of LNG regasification infrastructure, citing excess capacity and prioritising public investment in other regions of the country.
Caracas suspended its energy agreements with Trinidad and Tobago, citing a conflict of interest linked to the foreign policy of the new Trinidadian government, jeopardising several major cross-border gas projects.

TotalEnergies requests ten more years and $4.5 billion for its Mozambique project

TotalEnergies is asking Mozambique for a licence extension and financial compensation to restart its $20 billion gas project suspended since 2021 following an armed attack.
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An Italian appeal court has approved the extradition to Germany of a former Ukrainian commander suspected of coordinating the 2022 sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipeline, a decision now challenged in cassation.
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.