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Israel Restarts Gas Exports to Jordan, Egypt Supply Remains Halted
Israel has resumed limited natural gas exports after a temporary shutdown due to regional conflict, with most flows going to Jordan and minimal volumes reaching Egypt, which remains largely without supply.
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.
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.
Malaysia Plans 50% More Gas Power as Data Centers Surge
The country is expected to see the fastest surge in data center power demand in southeast Asia, with its share of electricity consumed by data centers in the region to triple to 21% by 2027 from 7% in 2022.
Mexico’s Pemex Risks July Shutdown as Suppliers Demand $20 Billion in Payments
Major oilfield service firms are threatening to suspend operations in July unless Pemex pays $20 billion in overdue invoices, raising concerns over the stability of Mexico’s upstream oil production.
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.
Plains All American to Sell Canadian NGL Business to Keyera in $3.75 Billion Deal
Plains All American has agreed to sell its Canadian natural gas liquids (NGL) business to Keyera for $3.75 billion, streamlining its portfolio to focus on U.S. crude operations. The deal, expected to close in Q1 2026, positions Plains as a pure-play midstream crude oil leader while enhancing free cash flow and reducing commodity exposure.
Equinor’s 127-Mile Offshore Pipeline in Brazil Gets Early Construction Approval
Brazil’s EPE approves early construction for Equinor’s offshore gas pipeline from the Raia Project, set to supply 15% of national demand by 2028 with first-of-its-kind subsea processing.
U.S. Natural Gas Prices Surge 3% on Oil Rally, Summer Demand Outlook
U.S. natural gas futures rose nearly 3% to a 10-week high as rising oil prices and hotter weather drive up LNG and power sector demand. Analysts expect gas flows to increase in late June as export facilities resume operations.
Golden Gas Launches Open Season for 2.4 Bcf Joy Station Gas Storage in Kansas
Golden Gas Service Company has launched a non-binding open season for up to 2.4 billion cubic feet of firm natural gas storage capacity at its planned Joy Station Natural Gas Storage Project, a high-deliverability salt cavern facility to be built in Kiowa County, Kansas.
Mitsui OSK, MISC, Petronas Form JV to Operate Asia-Pacific Liquefied CO₂ Carriers
Japan’s Mitsui OSK Lines, Malaysia’s MISC, and Petronas have created a joint venture, Jules Nautica, to own and operate 62,000-m³ liquefied carbon-dioxide carriers that will serve future CCS projects across Asia-Pacific.
'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.
EQT Strikes 10-Year Gas Deals with Duke, Southern to Fuel Power Sector Shift
EQT has finalized two major gas supply deals with Duke Energy and Southern Company, committing 1.2 Bcf/d over 10 years. The contracts, set to begin in 2027, will route Appalachian gas through the Mountain Valley Pipeline to meet rising utility demand fueled by data centers and AI growth.
California Refinery Shutdowns Could Push Gas Prices Toward $8 Per Gallon
California drivers could face gas prices over $8 per gallon as two major refineries prepare to shut down. Lawmakers raise concerns over supply, affordability, and the impact of state climate policies.
Mitsubishi in Talks to Acquire $8 Billion U.S. Gas, Pipeline Assets from Aethon
Mitsubishi Corp. is in talks to acquire Aethon Energy’s U.S. shale and pipeline assets for $8 billion, potentially expanding its natural gas footprint near the Gulf Coast and adding over 1,400 miles of pipelines.
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.
Chevron, Exxon Win Supreme Court Review in Louisiana Coastal Damage Case
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear an appeal by Chevron and Exxon aiming to shift Louisiana lawsuits over coastal and pipeline damage to federal court. The suits, filed by Plaquemines and Cameron parishes, seek billions for wetland restoration tied to decades of oil and gas activity.
Oil Prices Surge as Israel-Iran Clash Puts World’s Key Oil Route at Risk
Israel’s strike on Iran has raised fears that Tehran could retaliate by disrupting oil flows through the world’s most critical oil transit route, the Strait of Hormuz, potentially pushing crude prices toward $100 per barrel.
Alberta Proposes New Oil Pipeline to BC’s Prince Rupert Port
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the province is developing a proposal for a new crude oil pipeline to the Port of Prince Rupert, aiming to secure a private sector partner and boost Canada's export capacity.
IEA Ready to Tap Oil Reserves After Israel-Iran Strikes; OPEC Pushes Back
The IEA says it is prepared to release emergency oil reserves following Israel’s attack on Iran, while OPEC criticized the move as creating unnecessary market fear. Oil prices surged 7%—the biggest jump since Russia invaded Ukraine.
Trans Mountain CEO Urges Canada to Delay Pipeline Sale Until Utilization Rises
Trans Mountain CEO Mark Maki says Canada should wait before selling the expanded oil pipeline, citing uncertainty around capacity, tolling disputes, and future optimization plans. The government spent $25 billion on the project and aims to recoup that investment.
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, 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.
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.
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.
- Kinder Morgan Proposes 290-Mile Gas Pipeline Expansion Spanning Three States
- Valero Plans to Shut California Refinery, Takes $1.1 Billion Hit
- Three Killed, Two Injured in Accident at LNG Construction Site in Texas
- Tallgrass to Build New Permian-to-Rockies Pipeline, Targets 2028 Startup with 2.4 Bcf Capacity
- TC Energy Approves $900 Million Northwoods Pipeline Expansion for U.S. Midwest
- U.S. Pipeline Expansion to Add 99 Bcf/d, Mostly for LNG Export, Report Finds
- Enbridge Adds Turboexpanders at Pipeline Sites to Power Data Centers in Canada, Pennsylvania
- Great Basin Gas Expansion Draws Strong Shipper Demand in Northern Nevada
- Cheniere Seeks FERC Approval to Expand Sabine Pass LNG Facility
- Heath Consultants Exits Locate Business to Expand Methane Leak Detection Portfolio
