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Freeport LNG liquefaction train at Texas export plant shuts

Freeport LNG reported to state regulators on Thursday that one of the three liquefaction train at its export plant in Texas was shut down on Wednesday. Freeport stated that Train 3 was tripped…

US natural gas drillers will increase output in 2025, reversing a year-long cut

The U.S. Natural Gas producers will increase output in 2025 after a series production cuts this past year. Rising demand from LNG export plants should raise prices, which had dropped to multi-decade lows. According to the latest U.S.

Indonesian regulator confirms Tangguh LNG disruption

Indonesia's upstream gas and oil regulator SKK Migas confirmed that there was an outage on the third train at BP's Tangguh liquefied gas (LNG), facility in West Papua. It said operations would begin to resume from Saturday.

Fourth oil production vessel to leave Guyana in Q1 of 2025

The CEO of U.S. oil producer Hess John Hess stated on Wednesday that Guyana's fourth floating production, storage and offloading facility (FPSO) is expected to depart the South American nation in the first quarter of next year.

Sources say that Whiting refinery, a BP facility in Indiana, is delaying its return to service.

Industry sources say that the return to service for BP Whiting Indiana refinery is delayed. BP began the planned turnaround activity for its refinery that produces 435,000 barrels per day in late September.

Sunshine Oilsands operations halted by Canadian regulator

Sunshine Oilsands has been ordered by a Canadian regulator to suspend all operations in the oil sands area of northern Alberta, including its wells, pipelines and facilities, due to a continuous…

Germany Preps for More FSRU Vessels

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Germany is expanding its natural gas import options to replace Russian supply. Following are updates on key facilities and terminals being developed to host floating storage regasification units…

US natgas exports to LNG plants are on track to reach a 9-month high

According to data provided by financial firm LSEG, the amount of gas going to seven large U.S. liquefied gas export plants is on track to reach a new nine-month record on Thursday. This was due…

Australia may lose $45 bln amid green steel rush, report says

A think tank on Friday said that Australia, the world's largest iron ore exporter, could lose up to half of its revenues from this sector if it does not produce green iron quickly enough. Other…

Ovintiv extends Montney footprint by $2.38 billion

Ovintiv, a Canadian shale producer, announced on Thursday that it would acquire oil assets from Paramount Resources in exchange for cash of approximately $2.38 billion. This will strengthen its…

Sources say that Venture Global LNG is planning to raise $3 billion from its US IPO.

According to sources familiar with the situation, Venture Global LNG plans to raise up to $3 billion in its New York initial public offering. This could happen as early as this year. The people…

Chinese giant CATL expands beyond batteries to power grids and EV platforms

Robin Zeng is the billionaire founder and CEO of CATL. He wants to transform the world's biggest battery manufacturer into a provider of green energy, as well as reduce the costs of developing electric cars…

Nigeria signs $1.2 Billion deal to upgrade gas plant for aluminum smelter

The Nigerian Petroleum Ministry announced that the country has signed a contract worth $1.2 billion with CNCEC, a state-owned Chinese engineering firm. This project is crucial to the production of aluminium in Nigeria.

Vulcan Energy, a company listed in Australia, receives $106 million funding from the German Ministry

Vulcan Energy Resources, an Australian company, announced on Tuesday that it received funding of 100 million euros (106.42 millions dollars) from the German Economy Ministry for its renewable energy facility in Landau in Germany.

Three Industrial Projects for Le Havre Announced

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The French government has selected winning proposals for a hydrogen import terminal, a renewable fuels facility and a lithium production factory to be built at the state-run port of Le Havre as…

Venture Global gets FERC Nod for LA LNG Plant

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Federal regulators on Wednesday gave Venture Global LNG permission to introduce natural gas into its Plaquemines export plant in Louisiana, documents show, moving the plant a step closer to producing…

New Fortress Energy anticipates lower LNG volume in the fourth quarter

Wesley Edens, CEO of New Fortress Energy's energy infrastructure division, said that the company expects a slight drop in liquefied gas (LNG), in the fourth quarter of 2024 due to repairs performed in October on a valve.

Angola LNG is considering expansion as gas supply increases

Angola Liquefied Natural Gas is looking at future expansion options, including adding a three-million-metric ton mini train, as gas supplies ramp up in the plant over the next year. The plant will reach full capacity by 2025…

Bangladesh is looking for potential LNG suppliers as part of a new enlistment procedure

Bangladesh has invited companies to sign up for a contract that will supply liquefied gas on a temporary basis. On Sunday, Rupantarita Prakritik Gas Company Ltd. (RPGCL), an entity of Petrobangla owned by the state…

Venture Global receives permission from federal regulators to add natural gas to LNG plant

Documents show that federal regulators granted Venture Global LNG approval on Wednesday to introduce natural gases into its Plaquemines Export Plant in Louisiana. This allows the plant to move closer to producing supercooled gas.