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business14 hrs ago
Utility-Scale Solar Costs Rose 18 Percent Yet Stay Below New Gas Plants
Lazard released its Levelized Cost of Energy+ analysis on July 13, 2026. Unsubsidized utility-scale solar LCOE increased to $40-$98/MWh yet stayed below other new-build options. Combined-cycle gas plants reached a 15-year high at $48-$107/MWh.
benzinga.comfinance21 hrs ago
European Natural Gas Prices Rise 3 Percent on Hormuz Tensions
Europe’s benchmark natural gas prices opened 3% higher Monday after renewed U.S.-Iran tensions over the Strait of Hormuz prompted Qatar to suspend maritime activity. The August 2026 Dutch TTF contract rebounded above 50 euros per megawatt-hour.
The Sydney Morning Heraldbusiness4 days ago
East Coast Gas Producers Split Over National Reservation Rules
Australia Pacific LNG and Shell urged the federal government to apply a proposed 20 percent domestic reservation scheme equally to all three east coast LNG exporters. Santos' GLNG project could receive a temporary exemption or deferral under ministerial powers. Queensland officia…
forbes.comfinance4 days ago
Venture Global Reports 69% Rise in LNG Liquefaction Fees in Q2
Venture Global reported a 69% increase in liquefaction fees to $6.45 per million British thermal units in the second quarter. The company recorded revenue from 466.4 trillion thermal units sold, down from 480.8 TBtu in the first quarter. Exports from its two Louisiana facilities…
freepressjournal.infinance9 days ago
EU Share of U.S. LNG Exports Falls to Two-Year Low in June
Europe purchased less than half of all U.S. liquefied natural gas exports last month, the lowest share in two years. Asian buyers paid nearly $4 more per mmBtu than European importers. The decline affects a three-year, $750 billion energy purchase commitment made under a July 202…
cnbc.combusiness9 days ago
India Lifts Emergency Curbs on Natural Gas Supply
India has removed emergency restrictions on natural gas supply that were enacted after LNG disruptions tied to the Middle East crisis. The change was confirmed through an official government notification.
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enr.comfinance11 days ago
Canada Plans to Triple LNG Output Over Next Decade
Canadian officials announced plans to speed approvals for new liquefied natural gas projects. The federal government will keep the existing north-coast tanker ban in place. British Columbia stated it lacks constitutional authority to block an Alberta pipeline but does not support…
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cnbc.combusiness12 days ago
U.S. Companies Projected to Spend $50 Billion on Coal and Gas Power Plants in 2026, Surpassing China by $3 Billion
U.S. spending on coal- and gas-fired generation will exceed China’s for the first time in decades, driven by data-center demand and gas-turbine orders. The International Energy Agency projects a $3 billion gap this year.
business14 days ago
Williams in Late-Stage Talks to Buy Momentum Midstream for $5.5 Billion
Tulsa-based Williams is negotiating to buy Momentum Midstream from EnCap Flatrock Midstream. The transaction, valued at about $5.5 billion, could close within weeks if finalized.
benzinga.combusiness14 days ago
Australian Natural Gas Exploration Investment Reaches $329 Million in Q1 2026, Highest in Ten Years
Spending reached the equivalent of $329 million in the first quarter, the highest level in a decade. Rystad Energy projects full-year totals will exceed $1 billion.
rte.iebusiness16 days ago
USGS Assessment Lists 12 Million Barrels of Oil and 184 Billion Cubic Feet of Gas Still Technically Recoverable from Buda Limestone
The U.S. Geological Survey this week estimated 12 million barrels of oil and 184 billion cubic feet of gas remain technically recoverable in the Buda Limestone. The formation, which lies beneath the Eagle Ford Group in Texas, has produced 204 million barrels of oil since the 1930…
dohanews.cofinance17 days ago
U.S. and Qatar tell EU methane rules risk gas supply
The United States, Qatar, Algeria, and Nigeria told EU energy ministers that methane-emission tracking rules make compliance impossible for many suppliers. The four countries said the rules will cut available LNG volumes and raise prices for European buyers.
Euronewsbusiness17 days ago
EU Natural Gas Demand Rose 2.5 Percent in 2025 While Several Countries Cut Use
Eurostat data show higher consumption in Croatia, Portugal and Slovenia while Finland, Sweden and Estonia recorded the largest drops. Germany, Italy and France maintained the highest overall demand.
middleeasteye.netfinance18 days ago
Natural Gas Markets Expected to Rebalance in Third Quarter as Hormuz Reopens
The head of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum said markets will begin to stabilize in the next quarter once the Strait of Hormuz reopens. Qatar is restoring LNG output after damage from the Middle East conflict.
dohanews.cofinance19 days ago
U.S. and Qatar tell EU methane rules risk gas supply
The United States, Qatar, Algeria, and Nigeria told the European Union that its methane regulation lacks a workable compliance path for LNG exporters. Officials said the rules could block new contracts and raise prices ahead of an EU energy ministers meeting.
rigzone.combusiness19 days ago
Petronas Makes Natural Gas Discovery Offshore Suriname
Malaysia’s state energy firm Petronas has made a natural gas discovery offshore Suriname. The president said a final investment decision on Block 52 is expected by year-end.
swissinfo.chfinance20 days ago
UK Grid Operator Says Electricity Supply Will Meet Winter Demand
NESO stated that the United Kingdom will have enough electricity this winter even as global energy markets face disruption from the Strait of Hormuz situation. The grid operator noted that only a small share of UK gas imports comes from Qatar.
gatestoneinstitute.orgworld23 days ago
German Economy Minister Says Turkey Understands EU Gas Import Rules
German Economy Minister Katherina Reiche stated that Turkey understands the European Union requirement that gas imported under new contracts must not originate in Russia. The statement addresses compliance with EU sourcing rules for future supply agreements.
France 24business23 days ago
Algeria restarts construction on Trans-Saharan gas pipeline section
Work on the Algerian portion of the 4,128-kilometre pipeline resumed in early June after a two-decade delay. The project aims to carry Nigerian gas through Niger and Algeria for export to Europe.
manilatimes.netfinance27 days ago
Egypt Pays $6.1 Billion Debt to Foreign Oil Firms While Floating Currency and Cutting State Energy Stakes
Petroleum Minister Karim Badawi announced full repayment of arrears to international companies. The move clears the path for expanded investment by Shell, Chevron, Eni, and BP.
japantimes.co.jpfinance28 days ago
Danish Trader InCommodities Plans U.S. Natural Gas Expansion After Profit Drop
InCommodities reported fiscal 2025 pre-tax profit of €2.95 million, down from €72.5 million the prior year. The Goldman Sachs-backed firm is moving into U.S. physical natural gas markets as European volatility declines.
Al Jazeeraworld31 days ago
Israel Sets Buffer Zone Extending Into Lebanese Maritime Area
Israel announced a security buffer zone in southern Lebanon on April 19 that reaches into Mediterranean waters. The zone overlaps blocks designated for Lebanese gas exploration under a 2022 maritime agreement.
powermag.combusiness31 days ago
Approvals for new gas-fired power plants reached 25-year high in 2025
Approvals for new gas-fired power plants rose to a 25-year high last year. The United States now accounts for the majority of orders, driven by data centre demand.
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rigzone.comfinance33 days ago
Algeria Opens 2026 Hydrocarbon Bidding Round
Algeria launched a bidding round for seven onshore oil and gas blocks containing an estimated 2.1 billion barrels of oil and 66.5 billion cubic meters of gas. Bids are due in November. The blocks are located in basins near Libya and Tunisia.
thenarwhal.cabusiness34 days ago
Two First Nations withdraw legal challenges to Ksi Lisims LNG project
The Metlakatla First Nation and Lax Kw'alaams Band have withdrawn federal court challenges after signing benefit agreements with the project's developer. The $10-billion facility on Pearse Island still faces other legal and political hurdles.
rigzone.comfinance41 days ago
India Increases LNG Imports as Asian Prices Reach Multi-Year Highs
India’s liquefied natural gas purchases rose in April even as regional prices climbed above $25 per million British thermal units. Supply losses from Qatar and the Strait of Hormuz reduced monthly Asian deliveries by 5.5 million to 6 million tonnes.
thehindubusinessline.comfinance43 days ago
Israel Cuts Natural Gas Exports to Egypt by 23 Percent for Maintenance
Israel reduced daily natural gas exports to Egypt to 850 million cubic feet, a 23 percent drop, because of scheduled work at two offshore fields. The maintenance is expected to last less than one week.
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prnewswire.comfinance45 days ago
India Power Firms Quadruple Natural Gas Purchases From Domestic Exchange
Power generation companies in India increased natural gas purchases fourfold from a domestic exchange to address rising electricity demand. The increase occurred amid efforts to meet higher consumption levels.
undercurrentnews.comfinance46 days ago
Global LNG Supply Tightens as Summer Demand Rises
OilPrice.com reported that the loss of roughly 20 percent of daily LNG supply has coincided with forecasts for hotter summer temperatures and stronger Asian cooling demand. Europe faces additional pressure to refill storage sites that ended the 2025/2026 winter at multi-year lows…
insurancejournal.comfinance46 days ago
Delfin Midstream Nears Approval of First U.S. Floating LNG Export Terminal
Delfin Midstream is approaching a final decision on a floating liquefied natural gas export facility off the Louisiana coast. The project would be the first of its kind in the United States if approved.
Semaforworld46 days ago
U.S. LNG Export Growth Faces Financing Constraints
A forecast projects a global shortfall of at least 135 million metric tons of LNG between 2026 and 2034. Industry figures cite changes in contract structures and investor caution as factors limiting new terminal construction.
ibtimes.comfinance46 days ago
European Utilities Seek Supply from Canadian Ksi Lisims LNG Project
Several European energy utilities have expressed interest in purchasing output from the planned Ksi Lisims LNG export facility in Canada. The project already holds offtake agreements for 5 million tons per year and seeks additional commitments.
finance.yahoo.comfinance47 days ago
KSI Lisims LNG Project Secures 5 Million Tons Annual Supply Deals
The project has reached purchase agreements covering 5 million tons of LNG per year. Developers aim to reach 8 million tons before a final investment decision and are also discussing supply contracts with European utilities.
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japantimes.co.jpfinance47 days ago
Thailand Seeks Long-Term U.S. LNG Supply After Hormuz Disruption
Thailand is accelerating talks for U.S. liquefied natural gas imports following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Qatar has declared force majeure on LNG shipments until at least mid-August, with full export capacity possibly unavailable for five years.
finance47 days ago
Texas Leads Planned Natural Gas Pipeline Additions for 2026 and 2027
Data show that most new natural gas pipeline capacity scheduled for 2026 and 2027 is located in Texas. The figures cover projects already announced by operators.
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U.S. Natural Gas Spot Prices Rise 5.1 Percent on Lower Output
Henry Hub prices reached 3.06 dollars per million British thermal units on Tuesday. Output in the Lower 48 states fell to a 15-week low while LNG feedgas demand increased.
Bloombergfinance48 days ago
Canada, Germany Sign LNG Supply Deal from British Columbia Facility
Canada will announce an agreement to export liquefied natural gas from a planned British Columbia terminal to Germany. The deal marks the first long-term LNG supply contract between the two countries.
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riotimesonline.comfinance48 days ago
Europe Gas Storage Lags as Strait of Hormuz Remains Closed
European gas inventories finished last winter below normal levels. Traders delayed refilling storage facilities while awaiting a resumption of exports through the Strait of Hormuz. The strait has stayed closed longer than expected despite ongoing diplomatic talks between the Unit…
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upi.comfinance48 days ago
UK-Sanctioned LNG Tanker Makes 12-Hour Stop at Norwegian Port
A tanker sanctioned by the UK for links to Russian LNG trade stopped for 12 hours near Honningsvåg, Norway. Ship tracking data reviewed by High North News showed the visit occurred a week before Tuesday.
world49 days ago
Draft Framework Requires Gas Exporters to Supply 20 Percent to Domestic Market
A federal government draft framework released on Monday sets a 20 percent domestic supply obligation for LNG exporters. The plan applies to new export approvals and includes penalties for non-compliance. Existing contracts signed on or before 22 December 2025 would remain exempt.
prnewswire.comfinance49 days ago
European Natural Gas Prices Fall More Than 5 Percent
European natural gas prices dropped more than 5 percent to €46.3 per megawatt hour on May 25, 2026. The decline followed statements by President Trump about U.S.-Iran negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz.
rigzone.combusiness49 days ago
Mercuria and Motor Oil Hellas Sign LNG Supply Cooperation Agreement
Mercuria Energy and Motor Oil Hellas signed a memorandum of understanding on May 25, 2026, to cooperate on LNG supply through the Dioriga Gas FSRU project in Greece's Saronic Gulf. The agreement creates a framework for long-term cooperation between the two companies.
rigzone.comfinance50 days ago
Equinor Says Europe Gas Storage Risks Missing Winter Target After Hormuz Disruptions
Equinor executives said Europe could face a natural gas storage shortfall if shipping disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz last another one to three months. Current storage levels sit at 35-37 percent, below the typical 50 percent seasonal level.
financialpost.comfinance50 days ago
Australian LNG Producers Seek Faster Project Approvals and Tax Stability
Australian energy producers are requesting quicker state and federal approvals for new LNG projects along with long-term tax predictability. The requests come as the country positions itself to supply Asian markets during extended global gas market disruption following the Iran w…
forbes.comfinance50 days ago
NextDecade Nears First LNG Output at Rio Grande Terminal
NextDecade is set to begin LNG production at its Rio Grande facility near Brownsville, Texas, early next year after more than a decade of development. The project survived the death of its founder, legal challenges, and industry skepticism.
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thehindu.comai50 days ago
Global Energy Supply Shock Cuts 20% of Oil and LNG Flows at Strait of Hormuz
The U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran has halted roughly one-fifth of world oil and liquefied natural gas shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Power demand continues to climb nearly 4% annually due to population growth, electrification, and data-center expansion.
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rigzone.comfinance50 days ago
NextDecade Nears First LNG Production at Rio Grande Terminal
The company plans to start output early next year after more than a decade of development. Construction of the first three liquefaction trains is scheduled for completion by early 2029.
marketwatch.comfinance52 days ago
Colombia Faces Natural Gas Shortfall After Strait of Hormuz Closure
Colombia is experiencing rising natural gas demand while domestic production declines. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has restricted global LNG supply. The country has relied on imports to cover the shortfall.
prnewswire.comfinance52 days ago
Natural Gas at Waha Hub Trades Negative for Over 75 Days
Natural gas prices at the Waha hub in West Texas have remained below zero for more than 75 consecutive business days. The situation raises questions about whether other commodities have shown similar patterns at major pricing points.
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ibtimes.co.ukfinance53 days ago
Equinor Says Europe Gas Stocks Risk Shortfall If Hormuz Closed One to Three Months
Equinor stated that European natural gas inventories could reach critical levels if the Strait of Hormuz were closed for one to three months. The company did not specify the cause of any potential closure.
Washington Examinerpolitics54 days ago
Enbridge Proposes Expansion of Algonquin Gas Transmission System in New England
Enbridge has proposed expanding the Algonquin Gas Transmission pipeline system to increase natural gas capacity in New England. The project, called Project Beacon, would replace sections of existing pipeline and add storage facilities.
world54 days ago
Western Australian Gas Users Urge Stronger Rules for National Reserve Plan
Western Australian gas users are calling for greater transparency and enforcement in the Albanese government's proposed national gas reserve. The plan would require LNG exporters to reserve 20 per cent of production for domestic use from mid-2027.
nbcnews.comfinance54 days ago
Russia and China Reach Understanding on Power of Siberia 2 Pipeline Route
Russian and Chinese officials agreed on the route and construction parameters for a proposed 2,600-kilometre natural gas pipeline from western Siberia through Mongolia to China. The project would carry up to 50 billion cubic metres of gas per year once completed.
prnewswire.comfinance54 days ago
Vitol Group Increased U.S. Natural Gas Trading Volume Above Rivals
Vitol Group reported the largest increase in U.S. physical natural gas trading among major energy traders. The growth occurred during a period of rising demand for the fuel used in power plants and furnaces.
rnz.co.nzworld54 days ago
Germany Gas Storage Levels Remain Below 30 Percent
Germany's natural gas storage facilities hold less than 30 percent of capacity despite the start of the annual stockpiling period. The low fill rate has been reported by market observers tracking seasonal inventory trends.
rnz.co.nzfinance54 days ago
Woodside CEO Says Markets Underestimate Middle East LNG Supply Loss
The chief executive of Australia's largest LNG exporter stated that global gas markets are underestimating the impact of reduced LNG supply from the Middle East. Liz Westcott spoke at the Australian Energy Producers Conference on May 20, 2026.
al-monitor.comfinance54 days ago
EU Commission Estimates 15 Billion Cubic Meter Gas Reduction Possible This Year
An EU commission official stated that member countries could reduce gas consumption by 15 billion cubic meters this year. The estimate comes as European nations continue efforts to manage energy supplies.
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nbcnews.comfinance54 days ago
Putin and Xi to meet on Russian gas pipeline
Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Wednesday to discuss the Power of Siberia 2 natural gas pipeline. The project remains stalled over pricing and financing terms while the U.S.-Iran war disrupts energy supplies.
thehindu.comfinance55 days ago
U.S. LNG Exporters Seek Delay in EU Methane Rules Until 2028
American natural gas suppliers have asked the European Union to postpone enforcement of methane emissions regulations until at least 2028. The request comes as companies report uncertainty over the rules is affecting long-term contract negotiations.
etftrends.comfinance55 days ago
Utilities Shift from Coal to Natural Gas and Renewables
Utilities have moved from coal to natural gas plants because gas facilities cost less to build and operate. Wind and solar-plus-storage now show lower long-term electricity costs than fossil fuel generation. Industry leaders continue to invest in gas infrastructure while renewabl…