Gas storage
EQT Completes Equitrans Midstream Acquisition
EQT Corp. has finalized its acquisition of Equitrans Midstream Corp., marking a significant shift in the natural gas sector. This merger creates a major vertically integrated natural gas company in the U.S.
Zachry Out as Lead Contractor for Texas LNG Project in Settlement with Exxon, Qatar Energy
A bankruptcy court approved a Zachry Holdings and Golden Pass LNG settlement on Wednesday that will allow Exxon Mobil and Qatar Energy, the Golden Pass owners, to hire a new lead contractor to complete its LNG plant.
Brazil's TAG, Eneva to Launch New LNG Pipeline Connection in October
TAG CEO Gustavo Labanca said on Tuesday that $62.67 million was invested in the new 25-km (15.5-mile) pipeline section, which will be able to transport as much as 14 million cubic meters of LNG per day.
Texas LNG Brownsville Signs 20-Year Liquefaction Deal with EQT
Glenfarne's Texas LNG and EQT have executed a 20-year tolling agreement for natural gas liquefaction services for 2 million tonnes per annum of LNG, the energy companies said on Tuesday.
New Fortress Secures $700 Million Loan for Second LNG Unit in Mexico
U.S. energy infrastructure company New Fortress Energy said on Tuesday it closed a $700 million loan for its second liquefied natural gas production unit at its Fast LNG project in Altamira, Mexico.
Gas-Rich Venezuela Faces Production Challenges Ahead of Election
While it sits atop the world's eighth-largest natural gas reserves and the biggest in Latin America, Venezuela's output fell to 4 Bcf/d this year from almost 8 Bcf/d in 2016, data from consultancy Gas Energy Latin America showed.
EQT Reports Smaller-than-Expected Q2 Loss, Boosted by Higher Sales Volumes
EQT Corp. posted a smaller-than-expected second-quarter loss on Tuesday, as the natural gas producer benefited from higher sales volumes.
Naturgy Reaches Agreement with Sonatrach on 2024 Gas Supply Prices
Spanish power company Naturgy said on Tuesday it has reached an agreement with Algerian state oil and gas company Sonatrach on 2024 prices for gas supply.
Energean to Invest $1.2 Billion in Israel's Katlan Gas Project
Energean will invest about $1.2 billion to develop the Katlan project off Israel, the company said on Tuesday as it announced its final investment decision, with gas output expected to commence in the first half of 2027.
Archrock to Buy Natural Gas Compression Firm TOPS for $983 Million
The transaction comes as dealmaking in the Permian shale basin, the largest U.S. oilfield that straddles West Texas and New Mexico, has extended to this year after a bumper 2023.
U.S. Senators Propose Bill to Fast-Track Energy Project Approvals
Senate energy committee leaders introduced legislation to expedite permitting for LNG export projects. The bill sets a 90-day deadline for the Secretary of Energy to approve or deny LNG export applications, aiming to end the current pause on such approvals.
BP, PDVSA Rush to Complete Gas Deal Before Venezuela Election
BP, Venezuela's PDVSA and Trinidad and Tobago's National Gas Company are speeding negotiations for a Venezuelan license to develop natural gas deposits in the Caribbean Sea, four people familiar with the matter said.
Mid-Year Global Forecast: Midstream Responding to Demand from LNG Projects
Global pipeline construction surged to nearly 42,000 miles in mid-2024, driven by increased LNG and hydrogen infrastructure needs, with significant expansions in North America and Europe.
New Fortress’ FLNG Asset Achieves First LNG Offshore Mexico
New Fortress Energy Inc. has announced that it has achieved First LNG for its initial Fast LNG asset located offshore Altamira, Mexico.
South Korea's KOMIPO Cancels LNG Import Terminal Due to High Costs, Declining Demand
South Korea's Korea Midland Power Co. (KOMIPO) has cancelled plans to build a LNG import terminal on the western coast of the country due to high costs and declining demand for the fuel.
Equinor Awards Valaris $500 Million Drilling Contract for Brazil's Raia Field
Equinor has awarded a drilling contract in Brazil worth $498 million to Valaris on behalf of partners in the Raia field development project, the Norwegian company said on Monday.
Freeport LNG Resumes Exports in Texas as Gas Processing Ramps Up
The U.S.' second largest liquefied natural gas exporter Freeport LNG has resumed shipments after shutting operations ahead of Hurricane Beryl, with processing on track to reach about half its capacity on Monday, according to preliminary LSEG data.
Woodside Energy to Acquire Tellurian for $1.2 Billion, Securing Future of Driftwood LNG Project
The agreement could strengthen the United States' position as the world's largest producer of the superchilled gas by securing the completion of Tellurian's 27.6 million metric ton per annum facility in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Freeport Prepares to Restart LNG Exports After Two-Week Halt
A LNG tanker was docked at the Freeport LNG terminal for the first time in almost two weeks on Friday, likely signaling the resumption of exports of the superchilled gas from the second-largest LNG exporter.
LNG’s Role in a Realistic Energy Transition
We are observing remarkable expansion and diversification within the global LNG market. It is projected that the market will grow from 400 million tons in 2023 to over 600 million tons by 2029.
Sempra, Bechtel Ink Deal for Port Arthur LNG Phase 2 Expansion
Sempra has signed a fixed-price agreement with Bechtel Energy to build the second phase of the Port Arthur liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plant in Texas.
Kinder Morgan Launches Binding Open Season for South System Expansion 4 Project
Kinder Morgan has launched a binding open season on its proposed South System Expansion 4 project, designed to increase Southern Natural Gas Pipeline's South Line capacity by 1.2 billion cubic feet per day.
Freeport LNG to Restart Train Following Hurricane Beryl Damage
The second-largest U.S. LNG exporter said in a statement that output would "steadily ramp up to full rates as these repairs are completed."
Italy's New LNG Terminal to Begin Operations by March 2025, Snam Says
Italy's gas grid group Snam said on Friday it expected a new LNG terminal to become operational by March 2025, allowing the country to diversify further its energy supplies.
Diamondback Energy Reports 10 Cents/Mcf for Q2 Natural Gas Prices
U.S. oil and gas producer Diamondback Energy's average unhedged realized price for natural gas was 10 cents per thousand cubic feet (Mcf) in the second quarter, the company said in a regulatory filing on Thursday.
MET Group Secures 10-Year U.S. LNG Supply Deal with Shell
Switzerland-based energy trader MET Group has struck a 10-year deal for Shell to supply it with liquefied natural gas from the U.S. on a free-on-board basis, it said on Tuesday.
Honeywell to Acquire Air Products' LNG Unit for $1.81 Billion
The deal would complement Honeywell's LNG pretreatment business by adding technologies such as heat exchangers and cryogenic equipment to its portfolio amid growing demand for the fuel in key end-markets including power and data centers.
Shell Invests in Abu Dhabi's Ruwais LNG Project, Eyes Expansion in Global LNG Portfolio
Shell Overseas Holdings Ltd. has announced plans to invest in ADNOC’s Ruwais LNG project, securing a 10% participating interest in the venture.
Diversified Acquires East Texas Gas Assets, Including 500 Miles of Pipelines, for $106 Million
Diversified Energy Company has agreed to buy natural gas assets, including over 500 miles of pipelines and compression facilities, in eastern Texas from Crescent Pass Energy for $106 million.
Bulgaria Initiates Arbitration Against Gazprom Over Gas Contract Breach
Bulgarian state gas company Bulgargaz EAD has started arbitration proceedings against Russia's Gazprom Eksport OOO, seeking compensation of $432.76 million for breach of contract in 2022, the company said on Tuesday.
- Phillips 66 to Shut LA Oil Refinery, Ending Major Gasoline Output Amid Supply Concerns
- FERC Sides with Williams in Texas-Louisiana Pipeline Dispute with Energy Transfer
- U.S. Appeals Court Blocks Kinder Morgan’s Tennessee Pipeline Permits
- ConocoPhillips Eyes Sale of $1 Billion Permian Assets Amid Marathon Acquisition
- Valero Considers All Options, Including Sale, for California Refineries Amid Regulatory Pressure
- U.S. Appeals Court Blocks Kinder Morgan’s Tennessee Pipeline Permits
- Malaysia’s Oil Exports to China Surge Amid Broader Import Decline
- U.S. LNG Export Growth Faces Uncertainty as Trump’s Tariff Proposal Looms, Analysts Say
- Marathon Oil to Lay Off Over 500 Texas Workers Ahead of ConocoPhillips Merger
- Valero Considers All Options, Including Sale, for California Refineries Amid Regulatory Pressure
