German FSRU terminal operator allocates 2025 regas slots
Deutsche Energy Terminal (DET), a state-owned LNG terminal operator in Germany, has successfully allocated all of its 2025 regasification slots at its FSRU-base
Seaspan claims Canada’s first STS LNG bunkering op
Seaspan Energy has successfully completed Canada's first ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation in the Port of Vancouver. The operation involved the 7,500-cbm Sea
China to impose tariff on US LNG
China announced a 15% tariff on U.S. LNG and coal imports, starting February 2025, in response to the U.S. imposing a tariff on Chinese goods. The tariffs are p
Hapag-Lloyd wraps up financing for 24 LNG-powered containerships
Hapag-Lloyd, a German shipping company, has secured financing for 24 LNG dual-fuel containerships worth around $4 billion, ordered in China. The ships will be b
Gasunie, Vopak to decide on Eemshaven LNG extension later this year
Gasunie and Vopak plan to extend operation of the Eemsshaven LNG terminal beyond 2027. EemsEnergyTerminal launched an open season for storage and regasification
NFE's Altamira exceeded the nameplate capacity
NFE’s Altamira FLNG 1 is producing 1.67 mtpa, exceeding its 1.4 mtpa nameplate capacity. Nine LNG cargoes shipped since August 2023 and FLNG 2 construction star
Adnoc Gas, Jera Global Markets seal $450 million LNG supply deal
Adnoc Gas will deliver from its Das Island facility. This agreement is built on a similar supply deal between Adnoc Gas and Jera in 2023
Three firms seal $3.3 billion LNG-to-power deal in Philippines
The deal includes the acquisition of stakes in gas-fired power plants and the Linseed LNG terminal.
Golar sells Avenir LNG stake to Stolt-Nielsen
Hoegh Evi is also selling its shares. Golar stated the sale aligns with its focus on FLNG projects.
Woodside shuts down second train at NWS LNG
The shutdown is part of its plan for permanent retirement due to declining feedstock and slow development of new sources.
NFE to supply gas to Puerto Rico power plant
The gas supply deal is for 20 years, and the 478MW power plant is located adjacent to the existing San Juan LNG terminal.
Poland’s Gaz-System wraps up Swinoujscie LNG terminal expansion
The expanded terminal now has total regasification capacity of 8.3 bcm per year, available since January 2025. The expansion included the tird tank and addition
CMA CGM orders 12 LNG-powered containerships at HD Hyundai Heavy
The 12 containerships will have a capacity of 18,000 teu each, and the delivery are expected by December 2028.
Evergreen plans order for LNG-powered vessels
Taiwan's Evergreen Marine plans to order ultra-large LNG-powered containerships from China and South Korea. This would be its first LNG dual-fuel vessel order,
YPF, Indian firms ink Argentina LNG deal
YPF signed an MoU with GAIL, Oil India, and ONGC Videsh for the potential export of up to 10 mtpa of LNG to India. Besides LNG, the MoU also includes cooperatio
Trump lifts pause on non-FTA LNG export approvals
The energy secretary has been directed to expedite reviews of LNG project applications, considering economic and employment impacts to the United States and the
Chhara LNG terminal receives commissioning cargo
HPCL's Chhara LNG terminal received its commissioning cargo onboard the LNG carrier Maran Gas Coronis. The facility has a 5 MTPA regasification capacity, expand
MET supplies gas to Czech Republic via German LNG terminal
MET has recently delivered regasified liquefied natural gas (LNG) to the Czech market via Germany. In the Czech Republic, the coal-to-gas switch in particular w
Norway’s Equinor restarts Hammerfest LNG export plant
Equinor has restarted its 4.3 mtpa Hammerfest liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plant following a compressor issue.Equinor decided to stop production on Januar
US sanctions two Russian LNG terminal operators
The US has sanctioned two Russian LNG terminal operators, Gazprom's Portovaya (1.5 MTPA) and Cryogas Vyostsk's Vysotsk (0.6 MTPA).
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
