Business & Markets
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.
U.S. Natural Gas Prices Hover Near 10-Week Low as Market Awaits Storage Data
U.S. natural gas futures held near a 10-week low on April 17 as the market waited for direction from a federal report expected to show that energy firms added less gas to storage than usual last week as cool weather kept heating demand for the fuel higher than normal for this time of year.
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.
India Considers Dropping Tariffs on U.S. Ethane, LPG in Trade Talks
India is considering removing import duties on U.S. ethane and LPG as part of ongoing trade talks with Washington aimed at reducing its trade surplus and tariff burden, sources say.
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.
Santos Eyes Early Start for Alaska Oil Project as Revenue Slips
Santos said its Pikka Phase 1 oil project in Alaska could begin production earlier than expected, despite a 7% drop in first-quarter revenue due to weaker crude sales and LNG prices. Analysts welcomed the potential early output.
Kinder Morgan Holds Profit Outlook as Natural Gas Demand Climbs
Kinder Morgan maintained its 2025 profit forecast, citing strong natural gas demand despite tariff-driven market uncertainty. The pipeline operator said LNG growth and data center usage continue to support bullish long-term trends.
Cosan’s Edge Imports Argentine Gas to Brazil Using Bolivian Pipeline
Brazil’s Edge, part of Cosan Group, has imported Argentine natural gas via Bolivia for the first time, using existing regional pipeline infrastructure. The deal, in partnership with Tecpetrol, signals growing cross-border gas flows from Argentina’s Vaca Muerta shale.
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.
Nigeria Plans Strategic Fuel Reserve to Guard Against Supply Shocks
Nigeria will establish a strategic petroleum products reserve to improve energy security and reduce exposure to global supply disruptions, the country’s midstream and downstream regulator said. The move follows expanded local refining capacity.
Oman, Netherlands, Germany Agree on First Green Hydrogen Import Corridor
Industry groups from Oman, the Netherlands, and Germany have signed an agreement to develop the world’s first liquid hydrogen import corridor, linking ports in Duqm, Amsterdam, and Duisburg to support Europe's green energy transition.
Army Corps Grants Emergency Status for Enbridge Line 5 Tunnel, Fast-Tracking Pipeline Permit
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has granted emergency status to Enbridge’s Line 5 tunnel project, expediting a key federal permit under President Trump’s energy emergency order. The move could accelerate pipeline construction beneath the Great Lakes.
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.
Petronas Secures Extra Gas Supply to Offset Pipeline Fire Disruptions
Malaysian oil and gas giant Petroliam Nasional said on April 16 it has secured additional gas supplies to minimize supply disruptions caused by the huge fire at the Putra Heights pipeline earlier this month.
414-Mile Iroquois Pipeline Expansions Clear Regulatory Hurdle in New York
New York clears key air permits for the 414-mile Iroquois Pipeline Expansion Project, advancing a compression-only upgrade aimed at ensuring gas reliability for downstate utilities despite climate policy concerns.
GAIL Nears Completion of 2,054-Mile Urja Ganga Pipeline Project
GAIL has completed over 97.6% of the 2,054-mile Pradhan Mantri Urja Ganga pipeline, with commercial gas transport underway across most of the route and full completion targeted for December 2025.
Pakistan Considers Buying U.S. Oil to Ease Trade Pressure
Pakistan is considering importing U.S. crude oil for the first time as part of a strategy to reduce trade imbalances and ease tariff pressure from the United States, according to sources familiar with the proposal.
Vaquero Midstream Secures $400 Million for Delaware Basin Expansion Projects
Vaquero Midstream has secured a $400 million credit facility to support Delaware Basin expansion projects planned for 2025 and 2026, enhancing its gas gathering and processing infrastructure.
FERC Approves Enstor’s 33.5 Bcf Mississippi Gas Storage Expansion Project
FERC has approved Enstor’s plan to expand its Mississippi Hub gas storage facility, adding 33.5 Bcf of capacity by 2028 to support growing LNG and power generation demand in the Southeast.
Trump Factor Fuels EU Debate Over Resuming Russian Gas Imports
As uncertainty grows over U.S. LNG reliability under a potential Trump presidency, EU leaders and energy executives are openly reconsidering Russian gas imports despite prior pledges to cut ties by 2027.
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.
ArcLight to Acquire Ownership Stakes in Kleen Power Gas Plant
ArcLight Capital Partners has signed definitive agreements to acquire equity interests in Kleen Energy Systems, a 620-megawatt natural gas-fired power plant in Connecticut, from Osaka Gas USA Corporation and Kyuden International Americas Inc.
Bulgaria to Boost Gas Imports From Greece by 50% in 2026
Bulgaria plans to increase its natural gas import capacity from Greece by 50% starting in January 2026, raising the total to 8 billion cubic meters annually, according to Bulgartransgaz. The move is part of broader efforts to strengthen regional energy security.
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.
- Kinder Morgan Proposes 290-Mile Gas Pipeline Expansion Spanning Three States
- Valero Plans to Shut California Refinery, Takes $1.1 Billion Hit
- Three Killed, Two Injured in Accident at LNG Construction Site in Texas
- Boardwalk’s Texas Gas Launches Open Season for 2 Bcf/d Marcellus-to-Louisiana Pipeline Expansion
- Tallgrass to Build New Permian-to-Rockies Pipeline, Targets 2028 Startup with 2.4 Bcf Capacity
- New Alternatives for Noise Reduction in Gas Pipelines
- EIG’s MidOcean Energy Acquires 20% Stake in Peru LNG, Including 254-Mile Pipeline
- Construction Begins on Ghana's $12 Billion Petroleum Hub, But Not Without Doubts
- DOE Considers Cutting Over $1.2 Billion in Carbon Capture Project Funding
- Valero Plans to Shut California Refinery, Takes $1.1 Billion Hit
