Europe
U.S. LNG Developers Climb on $750 Billion EU Energy Purchase Agreement
U.S. LNG producers surged after the European Union agreed to $750 billion in strategic energy purchases as part of a new trade pact, boosting companies like NextDecade, Venture Global, and Cheniere amid rising transatlantic energy ties.
Ukraine Secures First Transbalkan Gas Deal with Azerbaijan’s SOCAR
Ukraine has signed its first gas supply deal with Azerbaijan’s SOCAR using the Transbalkan route, a move seen as key to diversifying energy sources amid Russian attacks on domestic production and high transit fees on other routes.
Qatar Threatens to Cut LNG Supplies to EU Over Sustainability Law
Qatar has warned it could cut LNG supplies to the European Union in response to the bloc’s new corporate sustainability law, citing concerns over forced labor and climate transition requirements, according to a letter seen by Reuters.
EU Lawmakers Push to Speed Up Russian Gas Phase-Out to 2027
EU lawmakers are proposing to move the bloc’s Russian gas phase-out deadline forward by one year to January 2027, intensifying negotiations on a legally binding ban amid ongoing energy diversification efforts.
From Europe to Australia: Green Hydrogen Projects Canceled Before They Began
Green hydrogen projects across Europe, Australia, the U.S., and Asia are being canceled or postponed as high costs and weak demand force developers to scale back ambitious plans for low-carbon fuel.
Equinor Forecasts Tighter Gas Market Following Q2 Profit Drop
Europe's gas market could tighten further ahead of the winter season as storage levels remain well below last year and the continent faces competition from Asia for LNG shipments, the CEO of Norway's Equinor said.
SLB Secures Carbon Storage Deal for North Sea CCS Project
SLB will develop six carbon storage wells for the Northern Endurance Partnership’s East Coast Cluster CCS project in the UK, supporting efforts to reduce industrial carbon emissions starting in 2028.
Mid-Year Construction Update: Europe, Others Advance Cross-Border Pipelines
Global pipeline development is accelerating in 2025, with Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia advancing major oil, gas, CO₂, and hydrogen infrastructure projects to meet energy security and transition goals.
Ukraine Boosts Gas Injections, But Storage Still at 12-Year Low
Ukraine has stored over 9 bcm of gas as of mid-July, according to ExPro, but reserves are nearly 14% lower than last year and at a 12-year low—raising concerns ahead of the 2025/26 heating season.
Dutch Gas Demand Hits Record Lows, Raising Alarm for Global LNG Markets
Gas use for power generation in the Netherlands, home to Europe’s main gas trading hub, has dropped to record lows in 2025 as the country accelerates its shift to renewables. The trend could spell trouble for global LNG exporters.
Venture Global Signs 20-Year LNG Deal with Italy's Eni
The deal marks Eni’s first long-term U.S. LNG contract and supports Europe’s ongoing efforts to diversify gas imports.
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.
- 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
- Strike Pioneers First-of-Its-Kind Pipe-in-Pipe Installation on Gulf Coast with Enbridge
- 208-Mile Mississippi-to-Alabama Gas Pipeline Moves Into FERC Review
- 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
- Kinder Morgan Gas Volumes Climb as Power, LNG Demand Boost Pipeline Business
