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
GTT books orders for 68 LNG carriers in January-September
GTT received 68 LNG carrier orders in early 2024, including 18 for QatarEnergy, with total orders reaching 350 units. This boosted revenues by 54.9% to €464.7 m
Cheniere Establishes Methane Emissions Intensity Target for its Liquefaction Assets
Cheniere Energy has set a 2027 target to limit methane emissions to 0.03% per tonne of LNG at its Gulf Coast facilities, in line with UNEP’s OGMP 2.0 Gold Stand
ConocoPhillips, EDF Trading pen gas supply deal
ConocoPhillips has signed a ten-year natural gas supply deal with EDF Trading, a subsidiary of France's EDF. This agreement complements recent long-term contrac
Cottera seals gas supply deals with Centrica and Vitol
US producer Coterra Energy has signed gas supply deals with UK-based energy firm Centrica and Geneva-based energy trader Vitol. Under the contracts, Coterra wil
Nebula’s AG&P LNG to buy Australia’s Venice Energy
Nebula Energy's AG&P LNG is acquiring Venice Energy, which is developing an FSRU-based LNG import project at Port Adelaide. Set for completion by early 2027
Highlights from LNGPCC 2024 held in Hiroshima
The LNG Producer-Consumer Conference 2024 took place on October 6 in Hiroshima, organized by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and the Inte
Inpex restarts second Ichthys LNG train in Australia
The second train had been halted for inspection and repair after an issue was discovered during operational monitoring activities.
Australia’s Santos to supply 20 LNG cargoes to TotalEnergies
The contract is for up to 0.5 mtpa over a period of 3 years plus one quarter, starting in Q4 2025.
TotalEnergies seals another Indian LNG supply deal
TotalEnergies signed another long-term supply deal with an undisclosed India buyer, supplying 0.4 mtpa for 10 years beginning in 2026.
India’s Petronet launches two Dahej LNG tanks
Petronet LNG launched two LNG storage tanks at Dahej terminal, each with capacity of 180,000 bcm.
TotalEnergies to supply two more LNG cargoes to Bulgargaz
TotalEnergies will supply two more LNG cargoes to Bulgaria’s Bulgargaz via Alexandroupolis terminal in Greece.
UK’s Grain LNG gets MiQ methane emissions certification
Graded a ‘B’ by MiQ, Grain LNG is the first LNG port to receive MiQ’s accreditation and is the first facility outside of North America.
FID taken on German onshore LNG terminal in Brunsbüttel
Gasunie and RWE have taken FID on the onshore LNG import terminal in Brunsbüttel, once in operation, the new land-based LNG terminal will replace the current FS
Oman LNG signed SPA with Japan’s Kansai Electric
Under the agreement, Kansai Electric Power will buy 0.4 mtpa of LNG from Oman for four years starting in 2026.
PetroVietnam Power to start testing LNG power plant in October
PetroVietnam Power plans to start commissioning its Nhon Trach 3 LNG power plant in October. Additionally, the Thi Vai LNG terminal plans to expand capacity fro
Gastrade’s Alexandroupolis FSRU to get first commercial LNG cargo next week
Gastrade's FSRU-based LNG import terminal near Alexandroupolis, Greece, will receive its first commercial LNG shipment on October 3 or 4, 2024, after completing
Arctic LNG 2 cargoes confined to Russian storage sites
Deliveries from Russia’s Arctic LNG 2 plant continue to be affected by sanctions, with vessels placing cargoes into Russian storage or staying laden on the wate
UK sanctions five LNG carriers
The UK government sanctioned five LNG carriers and two entities linked to Russian LNG exports, particularly from the Arctic LNG 2 project.
TotalEnergies boosts US LNG position with Eagle Ford deal
TotalEnergies acquired 45% stake in Lewis Energy's gas assets in Texas's Eagle Ford basin, enhancing its US LNG export capabilities.
Japan’s Mitsubishi boosts LNG pact with Malaysia’s PETRONAS
PETRONAS and Mitsubishi extended their LNG partnership, with Mitsubishi increasing its stake to 10% in both the MLNG Dua and Tiga projects in Malaysia, boosting
ConocoPhillips seals gas supply deal with Germany’s Uniper
ConocoPhillips and Uniper signed a long-term natural gas supply deal, including pipeline gas supplies and LNG up to 10 bcm of natural gas over the next 10 years
TotalEnergies, HD Hyundai Chemical ink LNG supply deal
TotalEnergies has signed a HOA to supply 0.2 MTPA of LNG to South Korea's HD Hyundai Chemical for seven years starting from 2027.
GasLog plans to fuel LNG carriers with ammonia
GasLog and Hanwha Power Systems are collaborating to retrofit LNG carriers with ammonia gas turbines to reduce carbon emissions.
TotalEnergies and CNOOC extend LNG supply deal
TotalEnergies announced a 5-year extension of its SPA with CNOOC, for the delivery of 1.25 MTPA to China until 2034.
Wartsila, Chevron join forces to slash LNG carrier methane emissions
Finland's Wartsila plans to convert one engine on six of Chevron’s LNG carriers from dual fuel to spark gas operation, as part of a move to slash methane emissi
MiQ Collaborates with EQT and Uniper on Groundbreaking Pilot Transaction for Independently Certified Gas
MiQ, the global leader in emissions certification, partnered with EQT and Uniper in a pilot transaction where EQT supplies 4 bcf of independently certified natu
Brunei LNG inks first supply deal with Thailand’s PTT
Brunei LNG and Thailand's PTT signed a five-year LNG deal starting in 2025, enhancing PTT’s trading potential and supporting its goal to become an LNG hub in AS
TotalEnergies, Botas pen long-term LNG supply deal
TotalEnergies has signed a 10-year LNG supply deal with Türkiye’s state-owned Botas, starting in 2027. Botas will receive 16 LNG cargoes annually, amounting to
Woodside, Jera seal long-term LNG supply deal
Woodside has signed a 10-year LNG supply deal with Japan's JERA, beginning in April 2026. The agreement will see Woodside deliver around 0.4 million tonnes, or
Egypt awards winter LNG tender as gas deficit impacts industry
Egypt awarded a tender for 20 LNG cargoes, its first winter buy since 2018, at a $1.50/MMBtu premium over the TTF benchmark. Winners include Saudi Aramco, Glenc
