Gas

New Fortress Energy Approved to Export LNG from Mexico to Non-FTA Countries

New Fortress Energy has received authorization from the U.S. Department of Energy to export LNG from its offshore Altamira-based plant in Mexico to non-free trade agreement countries.

U.S. LNG Exports Surge in August as Freeport LNG Output Recovers

Exports of U.S. LNG bounced higher in August as output from the country's second-largest export facility rose following an outage and maintenance activities at other plants wound down, LSEG data showed on Tuesday.

Half of Finland’s Inkoo LNG Slots Already Booked for 2025

Customers of Finland's Gasgrid have so far booked half the available slots for imports of LNG via the Inkoo floating storage and regasification unit in 2025, the company said late on Monday.

Putin Arrives in Mongolia, a Key Link in Russia's Planned Gas Pipeline to China

The Kremlin said on Monday that Russian President Vladimir Putin had arrived for a state visit in Mongolia, which lies on the route of a planned new gas pipeline connecting Russia and China.

Dangote Refinery Starts Gasoline Processing, NNPC Set as Exclusive Buyer

The $20 billion refinery on the outskirts of Lagos, built by Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote, began operations in January with output of products including naphtha and jet fuel.

Turkey’s Botas Secures 10-Year LNG Deal with Shell for 4 Bcm

Turkish state energy company Botas and British oil major Shell signed a 10-year LNG agreement on Monday, the Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said.

‘Capricious’ You Say?

Is it just me or does the decision by the D.C. appeals court to throw out FERC’s approval of a Williams Cos. pipeline project due to the regulator’s “arbitrary and capricious” review process seem a bit more short-sighted than usual?

Texas Waha Hub Gas Prices Plunge to Record Lows, Hit Negative Territory

Natural gas prices in the Permian shale basin in West Texas have turned negative a record number of times in 2024, including an all-time low on Aug. 30, as pipeline and other constraints trap gas in the nation's biggest oil-producing basin.

Iraq Seeks U.S. Investment in Gas Projects to Boost Energy Independence

Iraq plans to offer 10 gas exploration blocks to U.S. companies during an upcoming visit by Oil Minister Hayan Abdel-Ghani to the United States, he announced on Saturday.

Shell to Sell Houston Ship Channel Pipeline and Terminal to Edgewater Midstream

Shell Pipeline Company LP and Triton West LLC, subsidiaries of Shell USA, Inc., have agreed to sell their 100% interest in the Sinco pipeline system and Colex terminal to Edgewater Midstream LLC.

Texas Shortlists 17 Gas Plant Projects for $5.4 Billion in State Funding

The Public Utility Commission of Texas selected 17 projects, seeking $5.38 billion in government funding, to advance in a new program aimed at spurring the development of gas-fired power plants.

Venture Global Seeks FERC Approval to Unload First LNG Cargo at Plaquemines Plant

Venture Global LNG has sought authorization from U.S. energy regulators to unload the first LNG commissioning cargo at the Plaquemines export plant in Louisiana by Aug. 30.

Mexico Pacific Signs 20-Year LNG Deal with POSCO International

Mexico Pacific has finalized a 20-year sales and purchase agreement with POSCO International, a leading energy trading company from Korea.

ONEOK to Acquire EnLink Stake, Medallion Assets in $5.9 Billion Deal

U.S. pipeline operator ONEOK will buy midstream assets in two deals worth $5.9 billion with Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), bolstering its position in the Permian and Mid-Continent basins amid rapid consolidation in the industry.

Musk's xAI Accused of Running Unpermitted Gas Turbines at Tennessee Data Center

"Despite installing nearly 20 gas turbines with a combined capacity of about 100 MW - enough electricity to power around 50,000 homes - xAI apparently has not applied for any air permits for these turbines," the Southern Environmental Law Center said in a letter to the EPA.

Nigeria's NNPC Expands LNG Shipments to China and Japan

State-owned Nigerian oil company NNPC has expanded shipments of liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes to a port in China after its first delivery to Japan in June, it said on Monday.

Spotlight on Permian: Pipeline Activity Still Pushing Toward Texas-Louisiana Border

While most of the Permian Basin natural gas pipelines built in recent years have targeted LNG export markets south of the Houston area, two proposed intrastate projects have emerged within the last couple of years that will deliver Permian Basin gas to the Texas-Louisiana border region.

New Haynesville Pipeline Projects Near Completion Amid LNG Demand Surge

New pipeline projects in the Haynesville region, such as the 155-mile Louisiana Energy Access Pipeline (LEAP) expansion, are approaching completion to support the increasing LNG export demand from Gulf Coast facilities.

Exxon to Sell $1 Billion in Non-Core Permian Basin Oil Assets

Top U.S. oil company ExxonMobil is looking to sell oil assets in the U.S. Permian Basin that could fetch $1 billion, Bloomberg Law reported on Tuesday.

Norwegian Piped Gas Exports Could Rival Historic Highs in 2024, Gassco Says

Norwegian pipeline gas exports to Europe could approach a 2017 historic record this year, after rising 10% so far in 2024 following a decline in 2023, the head of system operator Gassco told Reuters on Tuesday.

Mexico Spotlight: Nation Moving Toward Role as LNG Exporter with Expansion Projects

In an ongoing effort, Mexico is developing 31 mtpa of LNG export capacity on its west coast, with most of the feed expected to come through imports — primarily from the United States.

Qatar Strikes Another 15-Year LNG Supply Deal with Kuwait

Qatar agreed on Monday to supply Kuwait with 3 million tons per annum of LNG for 15 years, the second such deal since 2020 as Kuwait imports the fuel to help meet rising demand for power generation.

New Zealand to Reverse Oil and Gas Exploration Ban, Ease LNG Import Rules

New Zealand said on Monday it would pass laws by the end of this year to reverse a ban on offshore oil and gas exploration and take urgent steps to remove regulatory hurdles to import LNG amid energy shortages.

Venture Global LNG Prepares Plaquemines Plant for Test-Mode Startup

Venture Global LNG received a vessel loaded with imported LNG this week and an authorization from a federal regulator to use nitrogen at its Plaquemines facility in Louisiana, signs of preparations for a test-mode start up.

Oil Tycoon Emmanuel Fritz Paret Acquires 100-Mile Natural Gas Pipeline in Kentucky Reserve Deal

The deal includes a 100-mile natural gas pipeline, which is crucial for supplying natural gas to Kentucky's aluminum industry, ensuring a steady energy flow.

Vietnam's Newest LNG Terminal Prepares for Commissioning with October Cargo

Vietnam's Cai Mep LNG terminal is seeking a cargo to initiate commissioning tests, two industry sources said, putting it on track to become the country's second terminal to bring in the fuel.

Tanker Arrives for Cooldown at Louisiana’s Plaquemines LNG Plant, Signaling Startup Phase

A tanker full of LNG has docked at Venture Global LNG's Plaquemines export plant in Louisiana, with another vessel, the Kwangyang, on its way to the facility, according to shipping data from LSEG on Friday.

Pemex Approved for $400 Million Boost in New 'Mexican Gas Frontier,' Includes Pipeline Expansion

Pemex has received approval to increase its investment in the Lakach deepwater gas project by $400 million, marking a significant step in Mexico's new 'gas frontier.' The expansion includes building additional pipeline infrastructure and comes as billionaire Carlos Slim signs a $1.2 billion contract with Pemex.

Enbridge, Energy Transfer Confront Takeaway Capacity Crunch Amid Rising Production

Enbridge and Energy Transfer are tackling the challenge of increasing takeaway capacity amid rising U.S. oil and gas production. This exclusive P&GJ article provides an in-depth look at their latest infrastructure projects and market strategies.

Russia's Novatek Postpones Arctic LNG 2 Third Line to 2028

Russian natural gas company Novatek has postponed the start of operations at the third line of the Arctic LNG 2 project to 2028 from 2026, RBC media reported on Thursday.