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Turkmenistan Signs Deal to Supply Gas to Iraq Through Iran Swap Agreement

Turkmenistan has signed a swap deal with Iran under which Ashgabat will sell 10 billion cubic meters of natural gas a year to Iraq, the Turkmen government said on Wednesday.

Texas LNG Nears Full Capacity with New Offtake Agreement

Texas LNG Brownsville LLC has signed an agreement with an affiliate of a top-tier credit-rated market participant for a long-term LNG sale and purchase agreement for 0.5 million tonnes per annum of LNG.

Portugal, Spain Address Hurdles for Hydrogen Pipeline Project

Portugal and Spain are working to remove the obstacles to constructing an underwater green hydrogen pipeline by 2030 as part of their vision to become renewables superpowers, their energy ministers said on Wednesday.

TXOGA Applauds Court's Decision to Resume LNG Export Permits

Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) President Todd Staples praised the recent court ruling that ended the halt on LNG export permit approvals.

New Fortress Energy to Sell Miami LNG Facility

(P&GJ) — New Fortress Energy Inc. has agreed to sell its liquefaction and storage facility in Miami, Florida to a U.S. middle-market infrastructure fund.

Texas Governor Seeks $10 Billion for New Natural Gas Plants

Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick said on Monday they will seek to expand the Texas Energy Fund program to $10 billion to build more natural gas plants to meet the state's growing demand for electricity.

Fire at Alberta Gas Metering Station Prompts Temporary Highway Closure

A fire that prompted temporary closure of a major highway near Edson town, Canada, on Monday involved a gas metering station, said Yellowhead County in northern Alberta.

Federal Judge Blocks Biden's Pause on LNG Export Permits

A federal judge on Monday dealt President Joe Biden's climate agenda a setback by blocking the Democrat's administration from continuing to pause the approval of applications to export LNG.

Whitecap Sells Gas Assets to Pembina, Secures Funding for New Facility

Whitecap Resources said it would raise about $378.73 million by selling working interests in two projects and securing investment for an upcoming facility, in separate deals.

Hydrogen Sector Urges EU to Support Local Firms Against Cheaper Chinese Competitors

European manufacturers of hydrogen equipment have urged the European Union to step in to help the industry compete with cheaper Chinese producers, in a letter seen by Reuters on Monday.

Germany, Morocco Form Alliance to Boost Green Hydrogen Production, Exports

Germany has agreed to form a climate and energy alliance with Morocco to support renewable energy expansion and hydrogen production in the north African country, the development ministry said on Friday.

Chesapeake Utilities Begins Renewable Gas Injections in Florida

Chesapeake Utilities Corp. has started injecting renewable natural gas (RNG) at its Radio Avenue site in Yulee, Florida, sourced from its Full Circle Dairy facility in Madison County.

BKV Sells First Carbon-Neutral Gas to Kiewit

BKV Corp. has announced its first sale of carbon sequestered gas to Kiewit Infrastructure South Co. This carbon-neutral natural gas aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain.

Supreme Court Ruling Puts Biden's Tailpipe Emission Rules at Risk

A U.S. Supreme Court decision limiting federal regulatory powers to interpret ambiguous laws could undermine President Joe Biden's effort to cut tailpipe emissions from the nation’s vehicle fleet, two environmental law attorneys told Reuters.

Saudi Arabia Discovers Seven New Oil and Gas Deposits

Saudi Arabia's energy minister announced on Monday the discovery of seven oil and gas deposits in the kingdom's Eastern Province and Empty Quarter, the official Saudi news agency SPA reported.

U.S. Court May Delay Hearing on Citgo Bids to September Amid Auction Deliberations

A U.S. court has been asked to postpone to Sept. 19 a hearing to present the winning bid in an auction of shares in the parent of Venezuela-owned refiner Citgo Petroleum, according to a motion filed with the court on Friday.

Tellurian Completes $260 Million Asset Sale to Aethon to Boost Driftwood LNG Project

Tellurian Inc. has completed the sale of its upstream assets to Aethon Energy Management LLC for $260 million. This move significantly strengthens Tellurian's balance sheet as it advances the Driftwood LNG project.

Trans Mountain Pipeline Falls Short of First-Month Loading Target

About 20 ships loaded crude oil on Canada's West Coast in the first full month of operation on the newly expanded Trans Mountain pipeline, according to vessel-tracking data on Sunday, slightly below the operator's forecast.

Egyptian Consortium to Import U.S. Shale Gas Amid Shortage

One of Egypt's largest petrochemicals companies plans within a consortium to import U.S. shale gas to address a shortage in natural gas supplies that forced several chemicals factories to temporarily shut down twice in June.

Aramco Awards $25 Billion in Contracts for Strategic Gas Expansion

Aramco has announced contracts totaling over $25 billion to advance its strategic gas expansion efforts. This initiative aims to achieve a more than 60% increase in sales gas production by 2030 compared to 2021 levels.

Pipeline Integrity: Improving Data to Identify Selective Seam Weld Corrosion

Learn about the importance of detecting and managing Selective Seam Weld Corrosion (SSWC) in pipelines. Discover how advanced technologies like SpirALL MFL are helping ensure pipeline safety and integrity.

FERC Approves Transco's Texas to Louisiana Gas Pipeline Project

The project, estimated at $91.8 million, aims to expand the capacity of the existing Transco pipeline in Texas and Louisiana, enhancing energy infrastructure reliability and diversification along the Gulf Coast.

Dealmakers Optimistic for 2024 M&A Recovery Despite Slow Q2 Growth

Global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity grew at a sluggish pace in the second quarter, yet many dealmakers are upbeat, forecasting transactions will pick up in the second half of 2024.

Russia to Begin Exporting 10 Bcm of Gas Annually to China from Far East in 2027

Russia's Gazprom will start annual pipeline gas exports to China of 10 billion cubic meters (Bcm) in 2027, its boss Alexei Miller told an annual shareholders' meeting on Friday.

Egyptian Fertilizer Company Turns to Hydrogen Amid Gas Shortage

One of Egypt's largest fertilizer companies said on Thursday it would partially switch to hydrogen supplies as the country struggles with a shortage of natural gas that has led to widespread blackouts.

Fulcrum LNG Teams Up with McDermott, Baker Hughes for Guyana Gas Project

A proposed large natural gas project in Guyana by U.S. energy developer Fulcrum LNG includes partnerships with U.S. oil service company Baker Hughes and engineering firm McDermott, the country's vice president said on Thursday.

Construction of Germany's First Land-Based LNG Terminal Begins

The construction of Germany's first land-based liquefied national gas terminal at the inland port of Stade kicked off on Friday with the goal of starting operation in 2027, said the project firm Hanseatic Energy Hub.

U.S. Crude Imports Hit Two-Year High Despite Lukewarm Demand

U.S. crude oil imports last month rose to a nearly two-year high as refiners scooped up heavy crudes from Canada and Latin America to process into fuels for summer driving season.

Trans Mountain Bets on Last-Minute Oil Shippers to Profit from High-Cost Pipeline

Canada's Trans Mountain oil pipeline will rely heavily on last-minute shippers to turn a profit, the corporation's financial projections show, clouding Ottawa's efforts to sell the pipeline now that its $25 billion expansion is finished after years of delays.

U.S. Supreme Court Blocks EPA's 'Good Neighbor' Air Pollution Plan

The 5-4 decision granted requests by Ohio, Indiana and West Virginia, as well as U.S. Steel Corp, pipeline operator Kinder Morgan and industry groups, to halt enforcement of the EPA's "Good Neighbor" plan restricting ozone pollution from upwind states, while they contest the rule's legality in a lower court.