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U.S. Natural Gas Prices Drop 5% From 13-Month High On Rising Output, Mild Weather Forecasts
(Reuters) – U.S. natural gas futures dropped about 5% on Friday from the 13-month high reached in the prior session on forecasts for mostly mild weather through late December and rising supplies as producers keep pulling more gas out of the ground.
Venture Global’s Plaquemines Plant On Track to Produce LNG, Analysts Say
(Reuters) – U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) company Venture Global LNG's Plaquemines export plant under construction in Louisiana is on track to produce first LNG, according to data from financial group LSEG and energy analysts.
Delek Logistics Acquires Gravity Water for $285 Million
This acquisition complements Delek's recent purchase of H2O Midstream and strengthens the company’s crude and produced water gathering and disposal services in the Midland Basin.
Argus Launches Daily Price Assessments for Growing LNG Market in India
Argus has launched the world's first daily price assessments for the growing LNG market on the east coast of India, enhancing transparency in a region where imports and downstream gas infrastructure are undergoing rapid development.
Boardwalk Approves 110-Mile, 1.16 Bcf/d Mississippi Kosci Junction Pipeline Project
Boardwalk Pipelines has approved the 1.16 Bcf/d Kosci Junction Pipeline project, a major investment by its subsidiary Gulf South Pipeline Company LLC. The 110-mile pipeline will expand natural gas capacity to support growing energy needs in Mississippi and the southeastern United States.
Suncor Projects Higher Crude Output, Lower Spending for 2025
Suncor Energy on Thursday projected higher oil and gas production and lower spending in 2025, as it aims to boost output from its oil sands assets while keeping a tight lid on costs.
Australia's Santos Signs Long-Term LNG Supply Deal With Japan's Shizuoka
Santos, Australia's No.2 independent oil and gas producer by market cap, said on Thursday it signed a deal to supply Japanese gas distributor Shizuoka Gas with liquefied natural gas (LNG).
Singapore Seeks Proposals to Scale Up LNG Bunkering
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has launched an expression of interest (EOI) to gather proposals for scaling up liquefied natural gas (LNG) for bunkering or ship refueling, it said in a statement on Thursday.
U.S. Natural Gas Prices Surge 7% to Two-Week High on Colder Weather, Rising LNG Exports
U.S. natural gas futures jumped about 7% on Wednesday to a two-week high on forecasts for colder weather and higher heating demand and an increase in the amount of gas flowing to liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants.
Chevron Expands Pasadena Refinery to Boost Light Crude Processing Capacity by 15%
Chevron U.S.A. Inc. has completed a retrofit of its Pasadena, Texas refinery, increasing its processing capacity by nearly 15%, bringing it to 125,000 barrels per day. The upgrade enhances the facility's flexibility in refining lighter crudes and aligns with Chevron’s strategy to bolster its Gulf Coast refining system.
Austria's OMV Terminates Gazprom Gas Contract Amid Ukraine War-Related Supply Dispute
Austria's OMV said on Wednesday it had terminated its long-term gas supply contract with Gazprom after the Russian firm stopped deliveries last month amid a row that has been highly politicized due to the war in Ukraine.
Tenaris, IGI Poseidon Partner to Advance Offshore Hydrogen Pipeline Testing
Tenaris and IGI Poseidon, a joint venture between Greece’s DEPA International Projects and Italy’s Edison S.p.A., are collaborating to address key challenges in transporting hydrogen via ultra-deep offshore pipelines.
Analysis: Japan Eyes Exit from Russian Gas Amid Sakhalin Decline, Rising LNG Rivals
As Japan's long-term contracts to secure liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia's Sakhalin-2 project near expiration, rival producers see opportunity to fill the supply gap, even as Tokyo looks to switch to cleaner energy, industry insiders say.
Russia's Yamal LNG Deploys Axios II Tanker for Trans-shipments in Barents Sea
Russia's Novatek-owned Yamal LNG plant has deployed the LNG tanker Axios II for ship-to-ship operations in the Barents Sea, LSEG data shows.
DOE Holds Up Louisiana LNG Approvals Pending FERC Reviews
The U.S. Department of Energy said on Tuesday it is not able to complete reviews of two liquefied natural gas projects in Louisiana until an independent regulatory body finishes its environmental assessments.
GOP Lawmakers Slam New York for Blocking $500 Million Pipeline Project
In a Dec. 5 letter addressed to Governor Hochul, Republican lawmakers from New York and Pennsylvania expressed strong criticism of New York State's decision to block the Northern Access Pipeline, a $500 million natural gas infrastructure project.
Permian Resources Divests Reeves County Gathering Systems for $180 Million
Permian Resources Corp. has agreed to sell its natural gas and oil gathering systems in Reeves County, Texas, to Kinetik Holdings Inc. for $180 million in cash, pending post-closing adjustments.
Northern Endurance to Launch UK’s First Carbon Capture Project
The Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP) has secured financial close for the UK’s first carbon capture and storage (CCS) project, set to store up to 4 million tonnes of CO2 annually.
Kinder Morgan Predicts Higher Profit in 2025 Driven by Natural Gas Pipelines
Kinder Morgan forecast higher earnings for 2025 on Monday as the U.S. pipeline operator bets on growth in its natural gas pipelines and energy transition ventures amid rising demand for the fuel.
U.S. Natural Gas Prices Drop 3% Amid Rising Output, Mild Weather Forecasts
U.S. natural gas futures slid about 3% on Tuesday on rising output, forecasts for milder weather and lower heating demand than previously expected and a decline in the amount of gas flowing to LNG export plants to a one-month low.
Shell, Greenpeace Settle Lawsuit Over Protest on Oil Vessel
British oil and gas major Shell on Tuesday settled a London lawsuit it brought against environmental group Greenpeace after activists boarded a Shell oil production vessel last year.
Macquarie, Dow Launch $2.4 Billion Gulf Coast Pipeline Infrastructure Partnership
Macquarie Asset Management has announced a new partnership with Dow Inc. to form Diamond Infrastructure Solutions, a venture focused on managing and expanding key U.S. Gulf Coast infrastructure assets, including pipelines, storage, and industrial services.
Ameresco, Republic Services Launch RNG Plant at Illinois Landfill
Ameresco Inc. and Republic Services have begun operations at a renewable natural gas (RNG) facility located at Republic Services’ Roxana Landfill in Edwardsville, Illinois.
SynMax Extends Satellogic Deal to Grow Oil, Gas Insights Platform
SynMax has expanded its partnership with Satellogic Inc., utilizing the satellite imaging company's high-frequency, high-resolution imagery to enhance monitoring of oil and natural gas production across North America.
ADNOC, Petronas Sign 15-Year Agreement for Ruwais LNG Project
ADNOC has signed a second Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) for the lower-carbon Ruwais LNG project, with Malaysia’s Petronas. The 15-year SPA is for supplying 1 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of LNG.
Acquisition of FSRU Independence Complete, Marking Milestone for Lithuania Gas Operations
KN Energies has completed its acquisition of the FSRU Independence from Höegh Evi. The Independence was commissioned by the Republic of Lithuania in 2014 and was engineered with regasification capacity to fully meet the country's gas needs.
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Trump’s Pledge to Lift LNG Exports Cap Not a Concern, Qatar Energy Minister Says
(Reuters) – Qatar has no concerns about U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's promise to lift a cap on liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports, Qatar's Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi said on Saturday, adding his country would cope with any competition.
BP Seeks Buyers for U.S. Natural Gas Pipeline System Stake, Sources Say
BP is seeking buyers for a stake in its U.S. natural gas pipeline network, four people with knowledge of the matter said.
Polish Pipeline Operator Offers Firm Capacity to Transport Gas to Ukraine in 2025
Polish gas pipeline operator Gaz-System will offer firm capacity to export gas from Poland to Ukraine between Jan. 1 and Sept. 30 next year, the company said on Friday.
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