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Elengy, a leading French LNG terminal operator, has implemented measures to comply with European sanctions banning the transshipment of Russian LNG starting March 2025.
Elengy, a leading French LNG terminal operator, has implemented measures to comply with European sanctions banning the transshipment of Russian LNG starting March 2025.
Continuous Increase in Gas Consumption in Germany Despite High Prices
Continuous Increase in Gas Consumption in Germany Despite High Prices
A controversial draft law on gas plant security is causing divisions among Germany's main energy associations. Between political uncertainties and technological challenges, the country's energy future remains unclear.
A controversial draft law on gas plant security is causing divisions among Germany's main energy associations. Between political uncertainties and technological challenges, the country's energy future remains unclear.
A world first: Barcelona leverages residual cold from an LNG terminal to generate 131 GWh of low-carbon energy annually, reducing 32,000 tons of CO2 emissions while strengthening its energy competitiveness.
A world first: Barcelona leverages residual cold from an LNG terminal to generate 131 GWh of low-carbon energy annually, reducing 32,000 tons of CO2 emissions while strengthening its energy competitiveness.
Venture Global has initiated LNG sales for early 2025 from the Plaquemines terminal, marking a key milestone in U.S. market expansion despite challenges at Calcasieu Pass.
Venture Global has initiated LNG sales for early 2025 from the Plaquemines terminal, marking a key milestone in U.S. market expansion despite challenges at Calcasieu Pass.
Following an unexpected outage due to a control system issue, Woodside Energy's Pluto LNG site is preparing for a safe resumption of operations, while the neighboring Karratha Gas Plant continues normal activities.
Following an unexpected outage due to a control system issue, Woodside Energy's Pluto LNG site is preparing for a safe resumption of operations, while the neighboring Karratha Gas Plant continues normal activities.
The Australian company Hartshead Resources plans to revise its development plan for the Anning and Somerville gas fields, with an alternative export route now available under new UK fiscal terms.
The Australian company Hartshead Resources plans to revise its development plan for the Anning and Somerville gas fields, with an alternative export route now available under new UK fiscal terms.
Despite planned increases in liquefied natural gas (LNG) export capacities in the United States and Qatar, European summer 2026 prices reflect supply tensions, while winter promises a more balanced market.
Despite planned increases in liquefied natural gas (LNG) export capacities in the United States and Qatar, European summer 2026 prices reflect supply tensions, while winter promises a more balanced market.
With the inauguration of a 200 MW combined-cycle natural gas power plant, Ghana takes a significant step in strengthening its electricity capacity. This project combines technological innovation with strategic energy goals.
With the inauguration of a 200 MW combined-cycle natural gas power plant, Ghana takes a significant step in strengthening its electricity capacity. This project combines technological innovation with strategic energy goals.
The easing of Panama Canal constraints and growing liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) fleet have kept Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC) freight rates at historically low levels, with uncertain market prospects ahead.
The easing of Panama Canal constraints and growing liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) fleet have kept Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC) freight rates at historically low levels, with uncertain market prospects ahead.
Kogas and several Japanese LNG buyers confirmed they do not use the Russian bank Gazprombank, sanctioned by the United States, for transactions related to the Sakhalin 2 project, ensuring no impact on their imports.
Kogas and several Japanese LNG buyers confirmed they do not use the Russian bank Gazprombank, sanctioned by the United States, for transactions related to the Sakhalin 2 project, ensuring no impact on their imports.
Natural gas prices are soaring, reaching a record high in the United States and Europe for the past year, driven by weather forecasts for one and geopolitical tensions for the other.
Natural gas prices are soaring, reaching a record high in the United States and Europe for the past year, driven by weather forecasts for one and geopolitical tensions for the other.
Incident at Brunei LNG: Controlled Disruption with No Immediate Impact
Incident at Brunei LNG: Controlled Disruption with No Immediate Impact
ONEOK announces the sale of its three interstate natural gas pipelines to DT Midstream for $1.2 billion, a transaction aimed at optimizing its asset portfolio and strengthening its financial flexibility.
ONEOK announces the sale of its three interstate natural gas pipelines to DT Midstream for $1.2 billion, a transaction aimed at optimizing its asset portfolio and strengthening its financial flexibility.
The explosion at the Muscar complex caused significant damage to Venezuela’s gas and oil production infrastructure. The consequences affect light crude oil production, extra-heavy crude processing, and national gas supply.
The explosion at the Muscar complex caused significant damage to Venezuela’s gas and oil production infrastructure. The consequences affect light crude oil production, extra-heavy crude processing, and national gas supply.
The Australian energy giant Santos announces major production growth, supported by key projects and carbon storage initiatives, strengthening its position in the Asian liquefied natural gas (LNG) market.
The Australian energy giant Santos announces major production growth, supported by key projects and carbon storage initiatives, strengthening its position in the Asian liquefied natural gas (LNG) market.
US ethane production is slowing despite record storage levels. New export facilities set for 2025 could reignite momentum and ease pressure on inventories.
US ethane production is slowing despite record storage levels. New export facilities set for 2025 could reignite momentum and ease pressure on inventories.
Facing reduced domestic gas volumes, Indian gas distribution companies are increasing their purchases of regasified LNG, a move likely to raise costs for consumers.
Facing reduced domestic gas volumes, Indian gas distribution companies are increasing their purchases of regasified LNG, a move likely to raise costs for consumers.
Following the suspension of Russian gas deliveries to OMV, the Mukran LNG terminal offers exceptional backup capacity to cover Austria’s annual energy demand.
Following the suspension of Russian gas deliveries to OMV, the Mukran LNG terminal offers exceptional backup capacity to cover Austria’s annual energy demand.
Following a contractual dispute with Gazprom, Austria, which relied on 90% of Russian gas this summer, faces a supply halt. Despite the crisis, the country claims to have secured its energy supply.
Following a contractual dispute with Gazprom, Austria, which relied on 90% of Russian gas this summer, faces a supply halt. Despite the crisis, the country claims to have secured its energy supply.
North Macedonia strengthens its energy security with an agreement with SOCAR, aiming at the diversification of natural gas supplies and innovative projects like gas cogeneration.
North Macedonia strengthens its energy security with an agreement with SOCAR, aiming at the diversification of natural gas supplies and innovative projects like gas cogeneration.
Increase in Premiums for 2025 LNG Contracts Following Trump’s Victory
Increase in Premiums for 2025 LNG Contracts Following Trump’s Victory
The new European methane regulation is pushing the U.S. to strengthen the compliance of its LNG, paving the way for crucial dialogue between the two major players in the global energy market.
The new European methane regulation is pushing the U.S. to strengthen the compliance of its LNG, paving the way for crucial dialogue between the two major players in the global energy market.
Sinopec and TotalEnergies are negotiating a long-term LNG contract at under 12% of crude oil prices, an unprecedented threshold for Northeast Asia. The agreement includes seller-favorable flexibilities while remaining subject to finalization.
Sinopec and TotalEnergies are negotiating a long-term LNG contract at under 12% of crude oil prices, an unprecedented threshold for Northeast Asia. The agreement includes seller-favorable flexibilities while remaining subject to finalization.
With a net profit of $1.24 billion in Q3 2024, ADNOC Gas surpasses expectations and announces a growth strategy targeting a 40% increase in EBITDA by 2029, supported by $15 billion in investments.
With a net profit of $1.24 billion in Q3 2024, ADNOC Gas surpasses expectations and announces a growth strategy targeting a 40% increase in EBITDA by 2029, supported by $15 billion in investments.
The Norwegian Ministry of Energy has formalized an agreement to nationalize its pipeline network, buying shares from seven private owners and consolidating state control over a crucial strategic infrastructure.
The Norwegian Ministry of Energy has formalized an agreement to nationalize its pipeline network, buying shares from seven private owners and consolidating state control over a crucial strategic infrastructure.

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