Leviathan Partners eye large expansion of natgas fields for Israel and export
One of the partners said that the Israeli Leviathan project, which involves the offshore natural gas field, has submitted to the government a multi-billion-dollar plan for the expansion and boosting of production. NewMed Energy's plan, which it submitted to the Energy Minister’s Petroleum Commissioner, calls for drilling…
After the Russian attacks, Ukraine plans to import 800 million cubic meters of gas by April.
Ukraine will import 800 million cubic meters (mcms) of gas in February and march to compensate for the sometimes 40% decrease in production following Russian missile attacks on the sector. A senior industry source said on Friday. Since its invasion in 2022, Russia has launched many missiles and drones at Ukraine's electric sector.
Tokyo Gas sells US shale-gas stake to Shizuoka Gas at $130 million
Tokyo Gas, Japan’s largest city gas supplier, has announced that it will sell Shizuoka Gas its 25% stake in the Eagle Ford shale project in South Texas for $130m as part of an asset portfolio review in order to improve efficiency. Tokyo Gas, in a press release, said that the move would allow it to concentrate on its U.S. division, TG Natural Resources.
Exxon to build large-scale gas projects in Guyana, a country dominated by oil
Exxon Mobil, the U.S. oil giant, announced a massive project on Wednesday to increase natural-gas production and supply in Guyana. This follows the government's request for more gas as fuel to power onshore projects and petrochemical ones. Alistair Routledge of Exxon Guyana, the head of Exxon in Guyana, outlined a "Wales…
Sources say that RPT-Australian Woodside is in talks with three partners about Louisiana LNG.
Multiple sources have confirmed that Woodside Energy is in talks with several potential investors to buy stakes in the Louisiana liquefied gas plant. These include Tokyo Gas, Japan’s JERA, and Saudi Aramco-backed MidOcean Energy. This sale of stakes is a test of market expectations for LNG following Donald Trump's return to the U.S. Presidency.
Sources: Woodside Australia is in talks with three partners about Louisiana LNG.
Multiple sources have confirmed that Woodside Energy is in talks with several potential investors to buy stakes in the Louisiana liquefied gas plant. These include Tokyo Gas, Japan’s JERA, and Saudi Aramco’s MidOcean Energy. This sale of stakes is a test of market expectations for LNG following Donald Trump's return to the U.S. Presidency.
Egypt, Cyprus sign gas export deals, boosting Eastern Mediterranean energy cooperation
Egypt and Cyprus signed an agreement on Monday that allows the export of natural gas from Cyprus offshore fields to Egypt, for liquefaction, and then re-export into Europe. Both countries are seeking to strengthen the role of the Eastern Mediterranean as an energy hub. The 2025 Egypt Energy Show deals formalise the long-anticipated plan of linking Cypriot reserves with Egypt's LNG facilities.
Trump creates Energy Council to promote US oil and gas
The administration of President Donald Trump announced on Friday that it had granted a licence to Commonwealth LNG for the export of liquefied gas in Louisiana. This is the first time since former president Joe Biden stopped exports at the beginning of last year. Exports to Asia and Europe are approved. Trump signed an executive directive in the Oval Office Friday…
US drillers added oil and gas drilling rigs in the third week of a row, according to Baker Hughes
Baker Hughes, a leading energy services company, said that U.S. firms added oil and gas rigs this week for the third consecutive week for the first since December 2023. The number of oil and gas rigs, a good indicator of future production, increased by two in the week ending February 14 to 588. Baker Hughes reported…
Data shows that Ukraine gas imports will increase by 10% on Thursday.
Data provided by the operator for gas transmission systems shows that Ukraine will increase its gas imports by 10% to 25 million cubic metres on Thursday, following Russian missile attacks which damaged Ukrainian gas production plants earlier in the week. Ukraine's Naftogaz, the state-owned oil and gas company in Ukraine…
Prices fall in Europe amid profit-taking and temperature revision
The wholesale gas prices in the Netherlands and Britain fell Wednesday morning, as profit-taking took place after Tuesday's new two-year peak. According to LSEG, the benchmark front-month contract for the Dutch TTF Hub was 1,35 euros lower at 55.10 Euro per megawatt hour by 1307 GMT. The Dutch April contract is down by 2.48 Euros at 55.12 euro/MWh.
EIA: US natgas production and demand will reach record highs by 2025
The U.S. Energy Information Administration released its Short-Term Energy Outlook Tuesday, predicting that both the U.S. Natural Gas output and demand would reach record highs by 2025. EIA's projected dry gas production is expected to rise from 103.1 billion cubic feet per day in 2024, to 104.6 bcfd by 2025, and then 107.3 bcfd by 2026. This compares to a record-breaking 103.6 bcfd for 2023.
Woodside and Trinidad have agreed to initial commercial terms for deepwater natural gas, an executive says
According to three sources with knowledge of the discussions, a Woodside executive and a Trinidad and Tobago government official have agreed on an initial commercial agreement for the development of Woodside's Calypso gas deepwater discoveries. This brings the project closer to the final investment decision. In order to fully utilize its gas processing capability…
Data show that Ukraine kept its gas imports high on Sunday.
The operator of the state-owned gas transmission system revealed that Ukraine will maintain its gas imports to a high level, 16,3 million cubic meters (mcm), on Sunday. Data suggested that Ukraine would import gas from Hungary, Slovakia and Poland. Ukraine increased its gas imports dramatically last week, following…
US Energy Secretary criticizes net-zero policy in new order
According to a Wednesday order by Energy Secretary Chris Wright, the U.S. Department of Energy prioritizes expanding energy production above achieving net-zero emissions of greenhouse gases. The secretarial orders are meant to align the Department with President Donald Trump's priorities. Trump has called climate changes a hoax…
Equinor Q4 profit beats forecast, raises 2030 oil output target
Equinor reported slightly higher profits than expected for the final quarter in 2024. It also increased its oil and natural gas production forecast, and scaled back plans to expand renewable energy capacity. Equinor's poll of 24 analysts predicted that the Norwegian oil and gas company would earn $7.90 billion in adjusted earnings for October-December, down from $8.56 million a year ago.
Senate confirms Chris Wright, a fracking executive, as Trump's Energy Secretary
The U.S. Senate confirmed Chris Wright as President Donald Trump's Energy Secretary on Monday. Wright is a fracking executive. Seven Democrats and an Independent who caucuses alongside Democrats crossed the aisle. Wright, 60 years old, has been the CEO of Liberty Energy, since 2011. He announced that he would step down as soon as the confirmation was received.
Petrobras Q4 total production down 10.5%; sales and exports are also down
Petrobras, the state-owned oil company in Brazil, reported a 10.5% drop in its fourth-quarter total oil and gas production compared to a year ago. Sales and exports were also down. Petrobras, Latin America’s largest oil company, reported a total oil and natural gas production of 2,63 million barrels equivalents per day (boed), for the three months ending in December.
Colombia's Ecopetrol extends joint venture agreement with Occidental Petroleum for Permian Basin
Ecopetrol, a Colombian energy firm, announced on Monday that it had reached an agreement with Occidental Petroleum to renew their oil joint venture in the U.S. Permian Basin in Texas. The future of the joint-venture was uncertain after Ecopetrol – which is majority owned by the Colombian government – backed out from a separate agreement last August…
Baker Hughes reports that US drillers have added oil and gas rigs to their fleet for the first time in 8 weeks.
Baker Hughes, a leading energy services company, said that the U.S. added oil and gas rigs this week for the first eight-week period. The number of oil and gas drilling rigs, a good indicator of future production, increased by six in the week ending January 31. Baker Hughes reported that despite this week's increase…
