Processing/LNG
Delfin Secures Final Permits for First U.S. Offshore LNG Export Facility
Delfin Midstream received final federal permits to launch the first U.S. offshore LNG export facility, securing MARAD and DOE approvals to move forward with its Louisiana Gulf project.
Petronas Faces Production Issues at Bintulu LNG Complex, Sources Say
Petronas is experiencing production issues at its Bintulu LNG complex in Malaysia, sources say, citing boiler problems. Supply to offtakers is not expected to be affected.
Enbridge Claims LNG Edge with Links to Every U.S. Gulf Coast Export Terminal
Enbridge says its natural gas transmission system is now connected to every operating liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility on the U.S. Gulf Coast, positioning the company as a key midstream player supporting America’s global LNG dominance.
NeuVentus Gets Green Light for Gas, Liquids Storage at Texas Salt Caverns
NeuVentus received approval to develop 12 salt caverns for gas and liquids storage at its TRU Hub project in Liberty County, Texas. The facility will serve growing demand from LNG, data centers, and industrial users along the Gulf Coast.
Golar's FLNG Gimi Completes First LNG Offload to British Sponsor
Golar LNG's FLNG Gimi completed its first LNG offload to the British Sponsor, introducing Mauritania and Senegal to the global gas market and triggering a milestone bonus ahead of expected commercial operations in Q2 2025.
Australia's Woodside to Supply Louisiana LNG to Germany’s Uniper Under New Deal
Woodside Energy has signed LNG supply agreements with Germany’s Uniper for up to 2 million tonnes per annum, including long-term deliveries from its Louisiana LNG project. The deal supports Germany’s gas-fired power capacity.
Dozens Exit U.S. EIA, Threatening Release of Critical Energy Data, Sources Say
A wave of resignations at the U.S. Energy Information Administration is raising concerns about the future of key energy reports used by traders and industry leaders worldwide. Sources say dozens of employees have departed or accepted buyouts.
Venture Global Starts Commercial Operations at Calcasieu Pass LNG Plant
Venture Global LNG has launched commercial operations at its Calcasieu Pass plant in Louisiana after more than three years of commissioning. The company will now begin long-term deliveries, though arbitration disputes with major buyers remain ongoing.
Australia's Woodside Hires Mexico Pacific CEO Bairstow to Lead Louisiana LNG Project
Woodside Energy has appointed Sarah Bairstow, CEO of Mexico Pacific, as senior vice president of its Louisiana LNG project. The move follows Woodside's recent $5.7 billion deal with Stonepeak to reduce its stake in the U.S. LNG plant.
Dominican Republic Signs 15-Year LNG Deal with TotalEnergies for New Gas Plant
France's TotalEnergies has signed an agreement to supply 0.4 million tons of liquefied natural gas (LNG) annually to Enadom to power a future electricity plant, part of the Dominican Republic's plan to rely less on fuel oil and coal.
Eni, YPF Agree to Jointly Develop Argentina LNG Project with FLNG Units
Eni and Argentina's state energy company YPF have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly evaluate Eni’s participation in a key phase of the Argentina LNG project, the companies said on April 14.
NextDecade Signs 20-Year LNG Contract with TotalEnergies
NextDecade has signed a 20-year LNG supply deal with TotalEnergies for 1.5 MTPA from its planned fourth liquefaction train at the Rio Grande export terminal in Texas, supporting progress toward a final investment decision.
Energy Transfer Asks FERC to Extend Lake Charles LNG Construction Deadline
Energy Transfer has requested a three-year extension from federal regulators to complete construction of its Lake Charles LNG export facility, citing licensing delays, contractor shortages, and policy impacts from the Biden administration’s export moratorium.
Greece's Alexandroupolis LNG Terminal to Restart in May, Reach Full Capacity by September
The Alexandroupolis liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in Greece will begin a gradual restart soon and reach full capacity by September, the vice president and managing director of the operator Gastrade said on Monday.
New Chair Sees SGA Uniting for Reliable Energy Future
Southern Gas Association Chair Cristie Neller outlines the industry’s path forward under the theme “Uniting for a Reliable Energy Future.” With record demand and rising infrastructure needs, SGA is leveraging training, collaboration, and leadership to strengthen the natural gas sector.
Cedar LNG Selects Contractor, Prepares for Pipeline Construction
Cedar LNG has selected Ledcor Haisla Limited Partnership (LHLP) to construct the pipeline component of its liquefied natural gas project near Kitimat, British Columbia.
Energy Transfer, MidOcean Agree to Jointly Develop Lake Charles LNG
U.S. pipeline operator Energy Transfer said on Wednesday it entered into a nonbinding agreement with MidOcean Energy to jointly develop the Lake Charles LNG export facility in Louisiana.
Mubadala Energy Invests in U.S. Gas, LNG Projects via Kimmeridge Deal
Mubadala Energy, an arm of one of Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth funds, has signed a deal with energy investor Kimmeridge that will give it stakes in gas assets in the United States, marking its entry into the market as part of its growth plans.
Indonesia to Divert LNG Cargoes to Domestic Buyers, Cut Pipeline Exports to Singapore
Indonesia's upstream oil and gas regulator SKK Migas will during April and May divert five export cargoes of liquefied natural gas to domestic buyers, its chief said on Wednesday.
Taiwan Plans $200 Billion in U.S. Purchases, Boosts LNG Imports in Trade Talks
Taiwan state-backed bodies could buy an extra $200 billion from the United States over the next decade and bump up the percentage of LNG it gets from the county by one-third to help narrow the trade deficit, the economy minister said on Thursday.
LNG Canada Begins Final Cooldown Ahead of First Exports
LNG Canada is the country's first LNG export facility and when completed is expected to produce 14 million metric tonnes per annum (MTPA) for export.
Chinese Importers Resell U.S. LNG as Tariffs, Weak Demand Weigh
Chinese LNG buyers are reselling U.S.-sourced cargoes to Europe as rising tariffs and weak domestic demand make imports unviable. The trend is expected to grow as new long-term contracts with Venture Global take effect.
NextDecade Signs 20-Year LNG Deal with Aramco Tied to Train 4 FID
NextDecade has signed a 20-year agreement with a Saudi Aramco subsidiary to supply 1.2 million tonnes per annum of LNG from its Rio Grande facility. The deal is contingent on a final investment decision for Train 4.
Australia's Woodside Sells Louisiana LNG Stake to Stonepeak for $5.7 Billion
Woodside Energy has sold a 40% stake in its Louisiana LNG project to U.S. infrastructure firm Stonepeak for $5.7 billion, reducing capital costs and advancing toward a final investment decision.
Tariff Fight Could Rattle U.S. LNG Exports, Push Gas Prices Higher
U.S. natural gas prices are already up by around 80% from a year ago, but are due for a fresh jolt from the knock-on effects of the latest round of trade tariffs imposed by the U.S. government on goods entering the country.
Poland to Expand Gas Pipeline Capacity to Ukraine by 2026
Poland’s Gaz-System will upgrade the Hermanowice metering station on its pipeline to Ukraine by 2026, aiming to boost gas transit capacity as Ukraine ramps up LNG imports from Europe following Russian attacks on its storage sites.
FERC Grants Final Approval for Venture Global’s Calcasieu Pass LNG to Begin Full Service
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has granted Venture Global approval to begin full commercial operations at its Calcasieu Pass LNG facility in Louisiana, including the TransCameron pipeline, starting April 15.
Galveston LNG Bunker Port, UK’s Dunmura Ink LNG Supply Deal for Marine Fuel
Galveston LNG Bunker Port has signed a supply agreement with Dunmura Ltd. to deliver LNG for marine fuel use, supporting growing demand and marking a step toward operations starting in 2027.
ConocoPhillips Eyes Sale of Oklahoma Assets Worth Over $1 Billion, Sources Say
ConocoPhillips is exploring the sale of oil and gas assets in Oklahoma’s Anadarko Basin inherited from its $22.5 billion Marathon Oil acquisition. The assets could fetch over $1 billion as part of the company’s $2 billion divestment plan.
Phillips 66 Finalizes $2.2 Billion EPIC NGL Deal, Adding 885 Miles of Pipeline
Phillips 66 has completed its $2.2 billion acquisition of EPIC NGL, adding 885 miles of pipeline and two fractionators to its midstream portfolio. The assets will boost capacity and strengthen its Permian-to-Gulf Coast connectivity.
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