PetroVietnam Power fires up LNG power plant
PetroVietnam Power, a unit of state-owned PetroVietnam, has fired up its Nhon Trach 3 LNG power plant. PV Power said this is the first time imported LNG has bee
Kuzey Star secures contract for Croatian FSRU expansion
Türkiye’s Kuzey Star Shipyard has secured a contract from state-owned LNG terminal operator LNG Croatia related to the capacity expansion of the FSRU-based LNG
DNV: LNG-powered ship orders rose 103 percent in 2024
Orders for LNG-powered vessels jumped 103 percent to 264 ships last year, according to classification society DNV.The orders for 264 LNG-powered ships compare t
Thailand’s Gulf, Ratch launch second unit at Hin Kong power plant
Thailand’s Gulf Energy Development and Ratch have launched the second gas-fueled unit at the Hin Kong power plant. The facility received its first LNG shipment
Seaspan takes delivery of third LNG bunkering vessel in China
Seaspan Energy has received its third LNG bunkering vessel, Seaspan Baker, completing a series of three ships built by CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineeri
First Gen’s Batangas LNG to operate for 25 years
FGEN LNG, a wholly-owned subsidiary of First Gen, received the permit from the Philippines’ Department of Energy to operate and maintain its interim offshore LN
First gas produced at Greater Tortue Ahmeyim FLNG project
The GTA project, operated by BP, is expected to begin LNG deliveries soon. The first phase is expected to produce around 2.3 MTPA for over 20 years.
South Korea’s SK Gas launches LNG/LPG power plant in Ulsan
The plant has a total power generation capacity of 1.2 GW. SK Gas and Korea National Oil Corporation also launched their LNG and oil terminal in the port of Uls
Ukraine’s DTEK receives first US LNG cargo via Greece
The LNG cargo arrived just days before Ukraine ends an arrangement transporting Russian gas to the EU via its territory.
Snam’s Ravenna FSRU arrives in Italy
Snam’s 170,000 cbm FSRU BW Singapore arrived in Italy from Dubai. The operation is expected to start in spring 2025.
Jera and Toho Gas to jointly invest in two LNG units at Chita power plant
The two firms have decided to invest in unit 7 and 8 construction plan, each with capacity of 659.9 MW. Operation is expected to launch in October 2029 and Janu
German FSRU terminal operator DET to get 4.06-billion-euro aid from European Commission
The aid covers the losses incurred by DET for operating the four FSRU until the end of their charter period. The commission said that since they were chartered
Chevron and Woodside in Australian LNG asset swap deal
Chevron and Woodside agreed to an asset swap. Chevron will acquire Woodside’s 13% non-operated interest in Wheatstone LNG project and 65% operated interest in t
Energy Transfer and Chevron ink long-term Lake Charles LNG deal
Energy Transfer LNG entered into 20 year LNG SPA with Chevron, supplying 2MTPA to Chevron from its proposed Lake Charles LNG export terminal. It will be deliver
YPF and Shell to develop Argentina LNG project
YPF and Shell signed an agreement to develop the first phase of the Argentina LNG export project, replacing Petronas, the first phase has capacity of 10MTPA.
Qatar Energy Trading to supply 12 LNG cargoes/year to GAIL during 5 years
The tender was awarded at a slope of 115% to Henry Hub plus a constant of $5.66/MMBtu, delivering to the west coast of India.
US DOE releases LNG export study
The US Department of Energy released its study on the economic and climate impacts of US LNG export. Ths study will have 60-day commet period, and the effects o
Taiwan environment ministry greenlights new gas terminal
The Taiwanese government's approved a new LNG Terminal in Kaohsiung, to be developped by CPC Corp, despite facing opposition from environmental groups.
UAE’s Adnoc, Germany’s EnBW finalize LNG supply deal
Adnoc signed SPA with Germany's EnBw to supply the latter with 0.6 MPTA for 15 years starting in 2028. This SPA is converted from the previous HoA.
Venture Global’s Plaquemines LNG terminal achieves first production
Venture Global's Plaquemines LNG terminal achieved first production, while still in commisioning, the commerical operations are expected to be launched in 2025.
Santos seals long-term LNG supply deal with Japan’s Shizuoka Gas
Santos signed SPA with Shizuoka Gas for 0.35-0.4 MTPA for 12 years, starting in 2032 on DES terms.
Egypt’s EGAS inks FSRU charter deal with NFE
Egypt’s state-owned EGAS has signed a deal with New Fortress Energy to charter a second FSRU with a storage capacity of 160,000 cbm and a regasification capacit
Lithuania’s KN wraps up acquisition of Hoegh’s FSRU Independence
Lithuania’s KN Energies has completed the purchase of the FSRU Independence from Hoegh Evi for $153.5 million. This FSRU has a regas capacity of 3.75 bcm and ha
Singapore’s Sembcorp signs 0.6-MMtpa SPA with Chevron
Sembcorp signed a 0.6 MMtpa SPA with Chevron for deliveries starting in 2028. This deal is part of Singapore’s move to establish a new gas market structure, the
SEFE to import 0.5 mt Angolan LNG
SEFE has signed a deal with Angola LNG to procure 0.5 mt of LNG equivalent to eight cargoes for delivery in 2026. Angola LNG, operating a 5.2 mtpa plant since 2
ADNOC and PETRONAS sign 15-year 1 MTPA SPA for Ruwais LNG
ADNOC signed an SPA with PETRONAS for the delivery of 1 MTPA of LNG sourced primarily from Ruwais LNG project for 15 years following the conversion of an HoA si
Maersk orders 20 LNG-powered containerships in China and South Korea
Maersk has ordered 20 LNG dual-fuel containerships from shipyards in China and South Korea, with delivery scheduled between 2028 and 2030. These vessels, totali
Molgas wraps up its first UK LNG bunkering op
Molgas, a European LNG player, completed its first UK truck-to-ship LNG bunkering operation in Troon, Scotland, supplying the LNG dual-fuel ferry Glen Sannox. T
VTTI, Snam wrap up acquisition of Italy’s Adriatic LNG terminal
VTTI and Snam have acquired Italy’s Adriatic LNG terminal, with VTTI owning 70% and Snam 30%. The terminal, launched in 2009, has a regasification capacity of 9
QatarEnergy, Shell ink long-term deal to supply LNG to China
QatarEnergy and Shell have signed a long-term deal to supply 3 mtpa of LNG to China, starting in January 2025. This agreement is the 11th LNG supply contract be
Poland expands LNG import terminal
Poland's Gaz-System expanded its Swinoujscie LNG terminal with a new jetty and third storage tank, increasing regasification capacity to 8.3 bcm per year. Orlen
Titan, UECC expand bio-LNG supply deal
Norwegian shipping company UECC has signed a deal with Dutch LNG supplier Titan to provide bio-LNG for its pure car and truck carriers (PCTCs) throughout 2024 a
Jordan, Egypt seal FSRU deal
Jordan has signed a deal with Egypt to import LNG via Egypt's FSRU for the next two years. The agreement, signed by Egypt’s EGAS and Jordan’s NEPCO, will provid
Russian LNG production rises
Russia’s LNG output reached 28.4 mmt from January to October 2024, up 6.8% from the same period in 2023 as 26.6 mmt, with a full-year target of 35 mmt. Major co
Northern Lights: first LNG-powered LCO2 carrier ready for delivery
Northern Lights JV has completed its first LNG-powered liquefied CO2 carrier, Northern Pioneer, the world’s first of its kind. Built in China, the vessel will t
Italy’s Eni prepares second Congo LNG floating plant
Eni has launched the hull of its 2.4 mtpa Nguya FLNG at Wison Shipyard in China, set to operate offshore the Republic of Congo. This will complement the existin
Argentina’s YPF joins PAE and Golar to develop FLNG project
Argentina's YPF will join a $3 billion FLNG project by Pan American Energy and Golar LNG, using the Hilli FLNG to export gas from Vaca Muerta by 2027. The proje
Philippines to increase its LNG imports to cope with gas field depletion
The Philippines is rapidly increasing LNG imports due to a decline in its main gas source, the Malampaya Gas Field, which will be depleted by 2027. The country
Russia stops selling gas to OMV, Austria's main provider
Gazprom stopped gas supplies to Austria's OMV over a €230 million payment dispute. Austria, with over 90% gas storage, is securing alternatives from Turkey and
India continues to boost LNG imports
India’s LNG imports rose 10.5% in October to 2.93 bcm, totaling 22.08 bcm in April-October, up 22.2% year-on-year, costing $8.9 billion. Domestic gas production
Adnoc Gas, GAIL finalize 10-year LNG supply deal
Adnoc Gas has signed a 10-year deal with India’s GAIL to supply 0.52 mtpa of LNG from its Das Island facility starting in 2026. This supports India’s goal to in
Egypt cuts LNG imports amid reduced power plant demand
Egypt has reduced LNG imports by 33% to 500 mcf/per day as power plant demand falls to 3.5 bcf daily, down from 4.2 billion during summer peaks. Additional gas
Cheniere Announces Publication of Updated Peer-Reviewed LNG Life Cycle Assessment
Cheniere Energy, Inc. has published an updated life cycle assessment (LCA) study detailing the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity of its liquefied natural
Argentina to further reduce LNG imports in 2025
Argentina plans to reduce LNG imports starting next year as domestic gas production increases and the Gasoducto Norte pipeline, which began operations in Novemb
ExxonMobil CEO says Golden Pass LNG launch could slip into 2026
ExxonMobil announced that the Golden Pass LNG export terminal in Texas may be delayed until 2026, with initial production now expected in late 2025. The project
UAE’s Adnoc, Germany’s SEFE finalize Ruwais LNG supply deal
The UAE’s Adnoc has finalized a 15-year LNG supply agreement with Germany’s SEFE, committing to deliver 1 mtpa of LNG from its Ruwais terminal starting in 2028.
TotalEnergies inks LNG supply deal with China’s Sinopec
TotalEnergies has signed a heads of agreement with China's Sinopec to supply 2 mmt of LNG annually for 15 years, starting in 2028. This deal strengthens TotalEn
Corpus Christi expansion project to get first gas in coming weeks
Cheniere Energy plans to start introducing gas into the first train of its Corpus Christi expansion project soon. The $8 billion Stage 3 expansion will add seve
Brazil eyes more LNG demand amid upcoming power auctions
Brazil’s upcoming power auctions in December, seeking long-term electricity contracts from 2025, have attracted interest from LNG buyers like PETROBRAS and New
Woodside, Jera wrap up Scarborough stake sale
Woodside finalized the sale of a 15.1% Scarborough LNG project stake to JERA for $1.4 billion. The sale deepens Woodside's strategic relationship with Japanese
