Processing/LNG
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.
JERA, Woodside Sign Seasonal LNG Deal for Winter Supply
Japan's biggest power generator, JERA, and Australia's Woodside Energy have signed a deal for Woodside to supply JERA with liquefied natural gas only during the winter months, the companies said on June 20.
Russia Sends First Yamal LNG Cargo to China via Arctic Route
Russia's Yamal LNG plant, operated by Novatek, has dispatched a first cargo of liquefied natural gas this season via the Northern Sea Route to China, Kommersant daily reported on June 20, citing Kpler data.
Woodside Signs 15-Year LNG Supply Deal with Malaysia’s Petronas
Australia’s Woodside Energy will supply 1 million tonnes of LNG annually to Malaysia’s Petronas under a 15-year agreement beginning in 2028, supporting growing gas demand in the Asia-Pacific region.
Commonwealth LNG Wins FERC Approval for Louisiana Export Project
Commonwealth LNG has received final approval from FERC for its 9.5 mtpa export terminal on the Calcasieu Ship Channel in Louisiana, targeting a 2029 startup. The project has secured long-term deals with Glencore, JERA, and Petronas.
Canada Set to Produce First LNG from Shell-Led Kitimat Terminal This Weekend
LNG Canada’s export facility in Kitimat, B.C., is expected to produce Canada’s first liquefied natural gas this weekend, sources say. The Shell-led project marks a major milestone, offering the first direct Pacific Coast access for North American LNG and opening new routes to Asia.
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.
Vaca Muerta Gas Surge Positions Argentina as Emerging LNG Exporter
Argentina’s Vaca Muerta shale play saw natural gas output rise 16% in Q1 2025, supporting the country’s drive for energy independence and setting the stage for LNG exports by 2027.
'Deep Pockets' Could Help Abu Dhabi Win Regulatory Approval for Santos Bid, Analysts Say
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, preparing an $18.7 billion bid for Santos, is likely to face close scrutiny from Australian regulators worried about local gas supply, but could win them over with pledges to speed up new projects, analysts say.
TotalEnergies, Petronas Partner on LNG Projects After 4 Tcf Gas Find in Malaysia
TotalEnergies has doubled its offshore gas stake in Malaysia through a new deal with Petronas, targeting LNG supply growth in Asia. The partnership includes major discoveries in blocks SK301b and SK313 and a strategic expansion into Indonesia.
ADNOC Proposes $18.7 Billion Buyout of Santos to Expand LNG Footprint
ADNOC and partners have proposed an $18.7 billion all-cash acquisition of Australia’s Santos, aiming to boost LNG supply across Asia-Pacific. The bid, the largest of its kind in Australia, includes control of key assets like PNG LNG, Darwin LNG, and Gladstone LNG.
Australia Extends Review of Woodside’s North West Shelf LNG Plan
Woodside Energy and the Australian government have extended the consultation period for environmental conditions tied to the North West Shelf LNG project extension. The move follows conditional approval last month and comes amid concerns over emissions and impacts to Indigenous cultural heritage near the Burrup Peninsula site.
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.
NextDecade Locks in $9 Billion EPC Deals with Bechtel for Rio Grande LNG Trains
NextDecade signed $9.1 billion in EPC contracts with Bechtel for the construction of LNG Trains 4 and 5 at its Rio Grande facility in Texas, advancing its expansion plans with financing and FID targets in sight.
Egypt Signs LNG Supply Deals Worth $8 Billion Through 2026
Egypt has agreed to purchase up to 160 LNG cargoes through 2026 in deals worth over $8 billion, as the country faces rising energy demand, declining gas production, and rolling blackouts.
Cheniere Seeks FERC Approval to Expand Sabine Pass LNG Facility
Cheniere Energy has filed with U.S. regulators to expand its Sabine Pass LNG terminal in Louisiana by adding three liquefaction trains, boosting capacity at the nation’s largest LNG export facility.
U.S. Gas Prices Rise on Higher Demand, Boost in Cameron LNG Flows
U.S. natural gas prices edged higher as demand forecasts increased and flows to Cameron LNG in Louisiana rose, signaling an end to maintenance slowdowns at key export terminals.
Venture Global Scraps Delta LNG Plans to Prioritize Faster Project
Venture Global has withdrawn its application to build the Delta LNG export terminal in Louisiana, opting to focus on its faster-moving Plaquemines Expansion Project, according to a filing with FERC.
Argentina’s YPF, Italy’s Eni Partner to Export 30 Million Tons of LNG
Italy’s Eni has signed an agreement with Argentina’s YPF to participate in the Argentina LNG project, aiming to export up to 30 million tons of LNG per year from the Vaca Muerta basin.
India’s GAIL Diverts LNG Cargo as Monsoon Cuts Power Demand
India’s GAIL has re-sold a liquefied natural gas cargo after early monsoon rains reduced power demand and filled its LNG storage tanks. The diverted shipment was originally headed to India from the U.S. Cove Point terminal.
Malaysia's Petronas to Cut 10% of Workforce; Canada LNG Plans Unchanged
Malaysia’s Petronas plans to cut 10% of its workforce as part of a restructuring effort but emphasized it is not exiting its Canadian operations, calling them essential to its LNG ambitions.
Penn America CEO Meets with White House to Revive Pennsylvania LNG Terminal
Penn America Energy’s CEO visited the White House to advance plans for a Pennsylvania LNG export terminal, reviving a long-delayed project facing local opposition and political scrutiny.
Vietnam’s Cai Mep LNG Terminal Receives First Cargo from Russia’s Sakhalin 2
Vietnam’s Cai Mep LNG terminal has received its first commissioning cargo from Russia’s Sakhalin 2 project, marking a new milestone in the country’s expanding LNG infrastructure.
Glenfarne’s Alaska LNG Project Attracts $115 Billion in Partner Bids
Glenfarne says over 50 companies have expressed more than $115 billion in strategic partner interest for its Alaska LNG project, which includes an 807-mile pipeline and a 20 mtpa export terminal.
Trinidad’s Atlantic LNG Output Jumps 43% in May
Trinidad and Tobago’s Atlantic LNG facility boosted production by 43% in May, exporting 0.83 mtpa of LNG—its highest monthly volume this year, according to LSEG tracking data.
ADNOC’s XRG Targets 25 Million Tons of LNG, Gas Capacity Per Year by 2035
Abu Dhabi’s XRG, backed by ADNOC, is targeting 20–25 million tons of gas and LNG capacity by 2035 as part of a bold new strategy. The investment arm is eyeing acquisitions in North America and positioning itself as a global energy player.
- 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
