Europe
Venture Global to Become Germany’s Top LNG Supplier with CP2 Deal
Venture Global will supply an additional 0.75 mtpa of LNG to Germany’s SEFE Energy under a 20-year agreement tied to its Calcasieu Pass 2 project, expanding Germany-bound deliveries to 3 mtpa.
Russia, China Discuss Expanding Gas Supplies Amid Pipeline Uncertainty
Gazprom and China’s CNPC met in Beijing to discuss future gas supplies, including long-term pipeline deals, as Russia seeks to expand exports to China amid slow diversification from Europe.
Sumitomo Backs UK CO₂ Pipeline Project to Move 3 Million Tonnes Annually
Sumitomo is backing a new CO₂ transport pipeline that will support carbon capture from cement and lime plants producing 40% of the UK’s output.
Germany’s SEFE Signs $400 Million LNG Deal with ADNOC
Germany’s state-owned SEFE has signed a $400 million deal with ADNOC to receive LNG from the UAE over three years, as it continues shifting away from Russian gas supplies.
Lindsey Refinery Faces Closure as Glencore Deal Covers Only Stored Crude
UK officials say Lindsey Oil Refinery will continue operating for now after securing crude from Glencore, but the limited deal only covers stored barrels and raises concerns over an imminent shutdown.
UK Invests $39 Million in Carbon Capture Pipeline for Peak District Industries
UK Finance Minister Rachel Reeves announced a $39 million investment from the National Wealth Fund to launch a carbon capture project in the Peak District, aiming to cut industrial emissions and create thousands of jobs.
Rome Fuel Station Explosion Injures 45 After Truck Hits LPG Pipeline
A major explosion at a Rome petrol station injured 45 people after a truck struck a pipeline, causing a gas leak and fire during fuel transfer operations.
French, Spanish Operators Team Up on Underwater Hydrogen Pipeline
French and Spanish gas grid operators have formed a joint venture to develop the Barmar hydrogen pipeline, a key underwater link in the EU’s H2Med corridor set to open by 2030.
Germany Fully Books LNG Regas Slots at Wilhelmshaven Terminals
Germany’s state-owned DET has fully allocated all LNG regasification slots at its Wilhelmshaven terminals through 2026, citing strong demand and rising energy security needs.
Germany Lowers Gas Security Alert Level as Supply Bottlenecks Ease
Germany has downgraded its gas emergency level from “alert” to “early warning,” citing improved supply stability and reduced reliance on Russian imports.
TCO Sends First Oil to Germany via Druzhba Pipeline as Tengiz Output Grows
Kazakhstan's Tengizchevroil consortium has exported its first oil shipment to Germany through the Druzhba pipeline, supplying 100,000 metric tons last month, sources told Reuters. The move marks a diversification in Kazakhstan’s export routes as Tengiz production climbs.
Serbia Plans New Gas Pipelines to Boost Balkan Supply Diversification
Serbia is advancing plans to build new gas pipelines linking to Romania and North Macedonia to strengthen Balkan energy security and reduce dependency on Russian supply.
UK Hydrogen Pipeline Network Gets Green Light for Next Phase
The East Coast Hydrogen project, a major initiative to repurpose and build pipelines for low-carbon hydrogen across northern England, has secured $130 million in funding from Ofgem. The funds will support engineering, planning, and consultation work to advance the UK’s hydrogen infrastructure and decarbonization goals.
First Gas Flows Through Strohm’s Pipeline in Germany
Germany’s Wilhelmshaven 2 LNG terminal has received its first natural gas through Strohm’s subsea Thermoplastic Composite Pipe (TCP) system, marking a significant step in Europe’s evolving energy infrastructure.
Poland’s Gaz-System Secures $593 Million Loan for Floating LNG Terminal, 155-Mile Pipeline
Gaz-System will receive a $593 million EU-backed loan to build a 155-mile pipeline linking Poland’s first floating LNG terminal in Gdansk to the national gas network. The project is expected to be completed by 2028.
Ukraine, Poland to Double Gas Link Capacity Ahead of Winter Imports
Ukraine and Poland will nearly double the capacity of their natural gas interconnector to 12.4 MMcm/d, enabling higher LNG imports ahead of the heating season, Ukraine's Energy Ministry said.
Ukraine Seeks U.S. LNG Via European Routes to Rebuild Gas Reserves Before Winter
Ukraine accelerates efforts to import U.S. LNG ahead of the 2025 heating season, exploring new routes through Poland, Greece, and the Trans-Balkan corridor amid depleted reserves and ongoing Russian attacks on domestic infrastructure.
Anaergia to Equip Two More Biomethane Plants for Techbau in Italy
Anaergia Inc. says its Italian subsidiary has amended an existing agreement with engineering firm Techbau S.p.A. to cover two additional biomethane plants, lifting the total number of joint projects in Italy to seven.
Scotland’s Acorn Project Gets $272 Million Boost for North Sea Carbon Storage
The UK government will invest $272 million in the Acorn carbon capture and storage (CCS) project in Scotland, a move aimed at advancing carbon reduction efforts and supporting industrial decarbonization.
Section 899 Could Undermine U.S. Oil Boom, Rattle Global Investors
A proposed U.S. tax could threaten billions in foreign energy investments from Shell, BP, and TotalEnergies, casting doubt on Trump’s pro-oil energy agenda.
Germany's SEFE Inks 10-Year Natural Gas Deal with Azerbaijan's SOCAR
Germany’s SEFE has signed a 10-year deal to receive natural gas from Azerbaijan’s SOCAR, with volumes reaching 1.5 Bcm annually as part of Europe’s push to diversify energy sources.
Badenova Launches Southern Germany's First Hydrogen Pipeline
BadenovaNETZE has begun construction on a 58-kilometer (34-mile) hydrogen pipeline in southern Germany, marking the first phase of the H2@Hochrhein project. The pipeline will supply green hydrogen to energy-intensive industries along the Upper Rhine and is scheduled for completion by 2030.
Controversial 98-Mile Gas Pipeline to Link Malta, Italy Draws EU Pushback
A gas pipeline between Malta and Italy has become one of the EU’s most contentious energy projects — with ties to scandal, climate backlash, and high-stakes political pressure. What’s really behind the Melita pipeline debate?
German Gas Pipeline Lobby Proposes Reforms to Cut Storage Costs
Germany's pipeline lobby group has proposed a new approach to gas storage, including a permanent national reserve, it said on Wednesday, in an effort to reduce the cost of building up an energy buffer ahead of the European winter.
Europe Gas Price Surges Following Norway Outages, U.S. Tariff Delays
Dutch wholesale gas prices rose on Monday morning, supported by an extension in Norwegian outages and a delay in U.S. tariffs on European goods. Norway's Troll gas field has seen varying degrees of outages over the past week, with operator Equinor on Monday morning extending capacity cuts to Saturday.
Germany Opens Second LNG Import Terminal at Wilhelmshaven Port
Germany officially launched a second liquefied natural gas import terminal at Wilhelmshaven on Monday, state operator Deutsche Energy Terminal said, as part of efforts to diversify the country's energy supply.
MOL, MVM Partner to Expand Azeri Oil Shipments to Hungary and Slovakia
Hungary’s MOL and MVM will jointly charter tankers to ship up to 160,000 metric tons of Azeri crude annually via Turkey’s BTC pipeline, aiming to diversify oil supply for Hungary and Slovakia.
EU Asks 44 Oil, Gas Companies to Support CO₂ Storage Goal
The European Commission has asked 44 oil and gas companies to help meet its goal of storing 50 million tonnes of CO₂ annually by 2030, linking their participation to their share of EU hydrocarbon production.
Europe, Asia Face Rising Competition for LNG Ahead of Summer, IGU Says
The International Gas Union warns that Europe and Asia are set to compete for LNG cargoes this summer, with rising Asian demand and Europe's need to refill storage driving potential price increases.
Austria’s Central Gas Hub Grows Trading Volumes After Russian Supply Ends
Austria’s Central European Gas Hub has reported increased trading volumes despite the halt of Russian gas flows through Ukraine, with higher liquidity driven by alternative supplies via Germany and Italy, according to CEO Gottfried Steiner.
- Kinder Morgan Proposes 290-Mile Gas Pipeline Expansion Spanning Three States
- Enbridge Plans 86-Mile Pipeline Expansion, Bringing 850 Workers to Northern B.C.
- Intensity, Rainbow Energy to Build 344-Mile Gas Pipeline Across North Dakota
- U.S. Moves to Block Enterprise Products’ Exports to China Over Security Risk
- Court Ruling Allows MVP’s $500 Million Southgate Pipeline Extension to Proceed
- U.S. Pipeline Expansion to Add 99 Bcf/d, Mostly for LNG Export, Report Finds
- A Systematic Approach To Ensuring Pipeline Integrity
- 275-Mile Texas-to-Oklahoma Gas Pipeline Enters Open Season
- LNG Canada Start-Up Fails to Lift Gas Prices Amid Supply Glut
- TC Energy’s North Baja Pipeline Expansion Brings Mexico Closer to LNG Exports
