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Cross-border gas flows decline from 7.3 to 6.9 billion cubic feet per day between May and July, revealing major structural vulnerabilities in Mexico's energy system.
Giant discoveries are transforming the Black Sea into an alternative to Russian gas, despite colossal technical challenges related to hydrogen sulfide and Ukrainian geopolitical tensions.

ISRAEL: NewMed Energy signs historic $35bn gas deal with Egypt through 2040

The Israeli group NewMed Energy has signed a natural gas export contract worth $35bn with Egypt, covering 130bn cubic metres to be delivered by 2040.
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TotalEnergies completed the sale of its 45% stake in two unconventional hydrocarbon concessions to YPF in Argentina for USD 500 mn, marking a key milestone in the management of its portfolio in South America.
Recon Technology secured a $5.85mn contract to upgrade automation at a major gas field in Central Asia, confirming its expansion strategy beyond China in gas sector maintenance services.

INPEX completes FEED contract awards for Abadi LNG, a key milestone in Indonesia

INPEX has finalised the awarding of all FEED packages for the Abadi LNG project in the Masela block, targeting 9.5 million tonnes of annual production and involving several international consortiums.
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ONEOK reports net profit of $841mn in the second quarter of 2025, supported by the integration of EnLink and Medallion acquisitions and rising volumes in the Rockies, while maintaining its financial targets for the year.
Archrock reports marked increases in revenue and net profit for the second quarter of 2025, raising its full-year financial guidance following the acquisition of Natural Gas Compression Systems, Inc.

Commonwealth LNG awards Technip Energies EPC contract for major gas project in the United States

Commonwealth LNG selects Technip Energies for the engineering, procurement and construction of its 9.5 mn tonnes per year liquefied natural gas terminal in Louisiana, marking a significant milestone for the American gas sector.
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Saudi Aramco and Sonatrach have announced a reduction in their official selling prices for liquefied petroleum gas in August, reflecting changes in global supply and weaker demand on international markets.
Santos plans to supply ENGIE with up to 20 petajoules of gas per year from Narrabri, pending a final investment decision and definitive agreements for this $2.43bn project.

Malaysia commits 150bn USD for technology and LNG purchases from the United States

Malaysia plans to invest up to 150bn USD over five years in American technological equipment and liquefied natural gas as part of an agreement aimed at adjusting trade flows and easing customs duties.
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The restart of Norway’s Hammerfest LNG site by Equinor follows over three months of interruption, strengthening European liquefied natural gas supply.
Orca Energy Group and its subsidiaries have initiated arbitration proceedings against Tanzania and Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation, challenging the management and future of the Songo Songo gas project, valued at $1.2 billion.

Turkey starts Azerbaijani natural gas deliveries to war-torn Syria

Turkey has begun supplying natural gas from Azerbaijan to Syria, marking a key step in restoring Syria’s energy infrastructure heavily damaged by years of conflict.
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Canadian group AltaGas reports a strong increase in financial results for the second quarter of 2025, driven by growth in its midstream activities, higher demand in Asia and the modernisation of its distribution networks.
Qatar strengthens its energy commitment in Syria by funding Azeri natural gas delivered via Turkey, targeting 800 megawatts daily to support the reconstruction of the severely damaged Syrian electricity grid.

EDP and Corporación Masaveu complete modernisation of Aboño power plant in Asturias

Unit 2 of the Aboño power plant, upgraded after 18 months of works, restarts on natural gas with a capacity exceeding 500 MW and ensures continued supply for the region’s heavy industry.
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New Zealand lifts its 2018 ban on offshore gas and oil exploration, aiming to boost energy security and attract new investment in the sector.
In response to the energy transition, Brazil’s oil majors are accelerating their gas investments. It is an economic strategy to maximise pre-salt reserves before 2035.
Since early April, Europe has imported nearly 45 billion cubic meters (bcm) of liquefied natural gas (LNG), with storage prospects for winter putting pressure on gas prices.
The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority has completed a natural gas network in Al Hamriyah, spanning over 89 kilometres at a total cost of $3.81mn.

Europe restricts diesel made from Russian crude, prices surge

The European ban on fuels refined from Russian crude is reshaping import flows, adding pressure to already low inventories and triggering an immediate diesel price rally.
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LNG trading volumes in the Asia-Pacific region reached 1.24 million tonnes, driven by summer demand and rising participation, despite a 21% monthly decline linked to geopolitical uncertainty.
Subsea 7 S.A. has announced a major contract signed with Equinor for the engineering and installation of subsea infrastructure at the Fram Sør gas field, located in the North Sea off the coast of Norway.

Congo accelerates LNG exports with Eni and targets major energy growth

The Republic of Congo and Eni confirm the expansion of the Congo LNG project and multiply industrial initiatives to strengthen energy supply and strategic sectors.
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Italian group Eni signs a twenty-year liquefied natural gas supply contract with US-based Venture Global, covering two mn tonnes per year and marking a first for the company from the United States.
The discovery of the Gajajeira field marks a major step for Angola, strengthening its natural gas development strategy and diversifying national energy resources in a context of sector transition.

A US-sanctioned LNG vessel docks at Russia’s Arctic LNG 2 terminal

The Voskhod vessel, under US sanctions, docked at the Arctic LNG 2 plant in Russia, marking the second visit by a sanctioned ship to the site this year, according to maritime tracking data.
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Japan has urgently secured several additional cargoes of liquefied natural gas from the United States to avert an imminent electricity supply shortage caused by rapidly declining national reserves expected at the end of July.
The European Commission has unveiled a proposal to prohibit the import of Russian gas into the Union, sparking intense debate on its feasibility, contractual impact and consequences for supply security among several Member States.

CNOOC Limited achieves major breakthrough in offshore exploration in the Beibu Gulf

CNOOC Limited announces the discovery of a significant oil and gas reservoir in the buried hills of the Beibu Gulf, opening new opportunities for shallow water exploration off the coast of China.
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TotalEnergies’ Mozambique LNG gas project is at the centre of a legal challenge in Washington, following the approval of a $4.7 bn loan by the US Exim Bank, amid security concerns and opposition from civil society groups.
Investors are closely watching U.S. midstream companies’ announcements regarding new gas pipeline expansions targeting promising markets in the West and Northeast, beyond traditional regions in Texas and the Southeast.

PPL Corporation and Blackstone Infrastructure launch gas partnership to power data centers in Pennsylvania

PPL Corporation and Blackstone Infrastructure announce a strategic partnership to develop new gas-fired power plants to supply electricity to data centers through long-term contracts in Pennsylvania.
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Falcon Oil & Gas Ltd announces a new record initial flow test result at the Shenandoah S2-2H ST1 well and the start of its 2025 drilling campaign in the Beetaloo Basin.
The Azule Energy consortium has identified a significant gas and condensate field during Angola’s first exploration drilling dedicated to gas, marking a milestone for the country's energy sector.

Technip Energies signs major contract for floating natural gas unit in Africa

Technip Energies has secured a contract to lead preparatory works for a floating liquefied natural gas unit in Africa, confirming its presence in the international gas infrastructure market.
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The Slovak government is seeking guarantees from the European Union to secure its supplies as talks continue over ending Russian gas and adopting a new round of sanctions.
ArcLight Capital Partners announces the acquisition of Middletown Energy Center, a combined-cycle natural gas power plant, aimed at meeting the substantial rise in energy demand from data centers and digital infrastructure in Ohio.
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