Processing/LNG

Venture Global Starts LNG Production from Plaquemines Phase 2, Sources Say

Venture Global has started producing LNG from Phase 2 of its Plaquemines export plant in Louisiana, allowing spot market sales years ahead of long-term contract deliveries.

TotalEnergies Nears Restart of $20 Billion Mozambique LNG Project, Minister Says

Mozambique’s energy minister says the government has created conditions for TotalEnergies to restart its $20 billion LNG project, halted since 2021 due to insurgent violence near the Afungi site.

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.

LNG Canada Start-Up Fails to Lift Gas Prices Amid Supply Glut

LNG Canada’s long-awaited first shipment has yet to ease the supply glut weighing on Western Canadian gas prices, as ramp-up delays and full storage continue to pressure the market.

New Fortress $20 Billion Gas Deal Halted by Puerto Rico Watchdog

Puerto Rico’s financial regulator has halted New Fortress Energy’s proposed $20 billion gas supply contract over monopoly concerns tied to its subsidiary Genera PR, according to a Bloomberg report.

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.

Aramco Negotiates LNG Offtake from Commonwealth’s Cameron Project

Saudi Aramco is reportedly in talks with Commonwealth LNG for a long-term supply deal from a proposed U.S. export plant. The move would expand Aramco’s growing footprint in the American LNG market.

Venture Global Earns Premium Fees from Plaquemines LNG Exports, SEC Filing Shows

Venture Global exported 51 cargoes from its under-construction Plaquemines LNG facility in Q2 2025, earning more than double the liquefaction fees compared to its Calcasieu Pass plant, according to an SEC filing.

Shell Flags Earnings Drop as Gas Trading Falters, U.S. Plant Shuts Down

Shell expects a drop in second-quarter profits due to unplanned maintenance at its U.S. Monaca chemical plant and weaker trading performance in its LNG division, prompting analysts to lower earnings forecasts.

United Energy, Power LNG Merge to Expand U.S. Small-Scale LNG Hubs

United Energy LNG and Power LNG are merging, combining three projects in Texas and Kansas to fast-track modular small-scale LNG supply for U.S. power, industry and transport.

TC Energy’s North Baja Pipeline Expansion Brings Mexico Closer to LNG Exports

The bi-directional pipeline can move up to 600 MMcf/d northbound and 500 MMcf/d southbound, with current flows averaging around 380 MMcf/d into Mexico.

Australia’s Santos Signs LNG Deal with QatarEnergy Unit for 2026 Start

Santos has signed a two-year deal to supply 0.5 million tonnes of LNG annually to QatarEnergy Trading starting in 2026, amid growing demand from Asia.

Venture Global Signs 20-Year LNG Deal with Petronas for CP2 Project

Petronas has signed a 20-year agreement to purchase 1 MTPA of LNG from Venture Global’s proposed CP2 facility in Louisiana, the company’s first new buyer since 2023.

Exxon-Qatar JV Requests U.S. Approval to Re-Export LNG from Golden Pass

Golden Pass LNG, owned by Exxon and QatarEnergy, has asked U.S. regulators to approve LNG re-exports starting October 1 as the Texas export terminal nears completion.

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.

Small-Scale LNG Market Seen Surging to $31.8 Billion by 2030, Report Finds

A recent report found that global demand for off-grid power, marine bunkering, and truck fuel could drive the small-scale LNG market to $31.78 billion by 2030.

Canada Ships First LNG Cargo from Pacific Coast via LNG Canada

LNG Canada has shipped the country’s first-ever LNG export cargo from its Kitimat terminal to Asia, marking a historic milestone for Canada's natural gas industry and export diversification.

Chiyoda, McDermott Sign Deal to Finish Golden Pass LNG Trains 2 and 3

Chiyoda International and McDermott have reached a binding term sheet with Golden Pass LNG, setting commercial terms to complete the project’s second and third liquefaction trains in Texas.

Pakistan Eyes LNG Resale Amid Oversupply, $378 Million Output Hit

The oversupply, fueled by declining gas-fired power generation, has forced output cuts and raised questions about the country's long-term contracts with Qatar.

U.S. Natural Gas Prices Rise 3% as LNG Feedgas Edges Higher

U.S. natural gas futures rose 3% as LNG feedgas volumes began increasing after spring maintenance, signaling a demand uptick. Analysts say the market may have already peaked for summer pricing, despite continued heat.

Sanctioned LNG Carrier Iris Arrives at Russia’s Arctic Project

A U.S.-sanctioned liquefied natural gas vessel, Iris, docked at Russia’s Arctic LNG 2 terminal on June 26, ship tracking data shows. If loaded, it would mark the ninth cargo from the project, which remains under Western sanctions.

Coastal Bend LNG Plans 22.5 MTPA Export Terminal on Texas Coast

Coastal Bend LNG is developing a 22.5 MTPA export terminal on the Texas Gulf Coast, with plans to integrate carbon capture and storage to reduce emissions. The company expects to begin the FERC permitting process in 2025.

Russia to Launch First Domestically Built Ice-Class LNG Tanker This Year

Russia is set to deploy its first domestically built ice-class LNG tanker in the second half of 2025, according to Interfax. The vessel, Alexey Kosygin, was constructed at the Zvezda shipyard to support Novatek's Arctic LNG 2 project amid international tanker shortages caused by sanctions.

Energy Transfer, Chevron Ink Expanded LNG Deal at Lake Charles Project

The 20-year agreement increases Chevron’s total contracted volume to 3 mtpa and marks continued commercial progress following the lifting of the U.S. LNG permit moratorium.

EPIC Crude Gains Edge as Corpus Christi Channel Expansion Wraps

EPIC Crude expects strategic gains from the completed Corpus Christi Channel Improvement Project, boosting access for VLCCs and crude oil exports from the Permian, Eagle Ford, and Midland basins.

Cheniere Energy Approves Corpus Christi LNG Expansion Project

Cheniere Energy has approved the final investment decision for its Corpus Christi LNG expansion, directing Bechtel to begin construction on Midscale Trains 8 and 9. The move is part of Cheniere’s broader plan to boost LNG capacity to 90 mtpa by the early 2030s.

Thailand’s PTT Signs 20-Year LNG Deal with Alaska’s Glenfarne

Thailand’s PTT has signed a 20-year agreement to purchase 2 million metric tons per year of LNG from Glenfarne’s $44 billion Alaska LNG project. The deal secures half of the project's third-party capacity and supports Thailand’s growing energy demand and U.S. LNG exports.

LNG Canada Begins First LNG Production in British Columbia

Shell-led LNG Canada has begun producing liquefied natural gas at its Kitimat, B.C., facility, marking the first major Canadian LNG project to reach this milestone. The plant aims to ship its first cargo by mid-year, offering a faster Pacific route to Asian markets.

Gas Flows Jump as Cheniere’s Sabine Pass LNG Wraps Up Louisiana Maintenance

Pipeline work on Cheniere’s 4.5 Bcf/d Sabine Pass terminal finished June 20, and feed-gas deliveries are already rebounding to 4.2 Bcf/d, LSEG data show. The uptick suggests the three-week maintenance slowdown is ending, lifting U.S. LNG plant intake to a three-week high near 15 Bcf/d nationwide.

Freeport LNG Seeks 40-Month Extension for Texas Expansion Project

Freeport LNG has asked FERC for a 40-month extension to complete its Train 4 project in Texas, citing delays from the 2022 explosion and emphasizing the need for more time to secure financing and restart construction.