GLNG - Global LNG

Guatemala seeks 1,500MW power capacity in tender, 700MW for LNG plants

Guatemala has issued a competitive tender seeking 1,500 megawatts of fresh power generation capacity as electricity demand rises, with approximately 700MW earmarked for liquefied natural gas-powered facilities

TotalEnergies expands Malaysian upstream portfolio with major offshore block acquisition

TotalEnergies SE has bolstered its upstream gas portfolio in Southeast Asia through a significant acquisition of offshore assets in Malaysia, under new agreements with state-owned oil firm Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas)

Oil prices retreat as Tehran signals de-escalation

Crude benchmarks have fallen as Iranian seeks a ceasefire with Israel

Mexico’s energy security could be at risk amid record gas imports from the US

Mexico’s reliance on imported natural gas from the United States has reached unprecedented levels, raising serious concerns over its long-term energy security.

New IMO rules pose serious problems for sanctioned Russian shipping

The International Maritime Organisation’s adoption of its Net-Zero Framework in April has raised significant compliance hurdles for Russia’s shipping industry.

Murmansk LNG faces mounting challenges

ADNOC to make takeover bid of Australia’s Santos

The United Arab Emirates’ state-run Abu Dhabi National Oil Company will submit an all-cash AUD28.6bn takeover bid for Australian oil and gas producer Santos.

COMMENT: Israel-Iran conflict intensifies with limited macro fallout but mounting geopolitical risk

The recent escalation in hostilities between Israel and Iran has signalled a shift from earlier, more calibrated exchanges to a broader and more sustained confrontation.

North Macedonia gas company Nomagas boosts capital

North Macedonia’s state-owned gas transmission operator, Nomagas, has successfully increased its capital through the conversion of state claims into a permanent deposit.

ING: Oil in focus as Israel-Iran conflict escalates

Commodity markets are focused on escalating geopolitical tensions between Israel and Iran, with the Middle Eastern conflict sparking a surge in oil prices.

GAIL inaugurates monsoon LNG operations at Dabhol following breakwater milestone

India’s state-run gas utility GAIL (India) Ltd has successfully discharged its first LNG vessel during the Southwest monsoon season at the Dabhol terminal.

South Korea reviews energy resilience as tensions rise in the Middle East

The South Korean government has launched an emergency review of the country’s oil and gas supplies as escalating hostilities in the Middle East threaten to destabilise global energy markets.

Egypt seeks to secure liquefied natural gas from different sources amid escalated regional tensions

The Egyptian government is currently intensifying its efforts to secure liquefied natural gas to meet the expected high demand in the summer, amid severe tensions in the region that threaten gas supplies.

Chevron halts production at Israel’s Leviathan gas field amid air strikes

Chevron has been forced to suspend production at Israel’s flagship Leviathan gas field amid security concerns after recent airstrikes

Venture Global halts plans for Delta LNG

US LNG giant Venture Global has removed its application to construct the Delta LNG export terminal.

China’s LNG imports predicted to dip in 2025

China is expected to experience a fall in LNG imports in 2025.

Slovenia’s Petrol warns of fuel station closures and cutbacks after expansion of fuel price regulation

Petrol, Slovenia’s largest energy company, warned on June 13 that it may be forced to close fuel stations, reduce green investments and scale back support for sports, culture and education following the government's adoption of a new regulation.

Shell to increase LNG capacity by 12 million tonnes by end of decade

The world’s biggest LNG trader will raise its capacity by up to 12mn tonnes by the end of 2030.

NextDecade inks contract with Bechtel for Trains 4 and 5 at Rio Grande LNG

US LNG developer NextDecade has reached agreement with construction firm Bechtel for the building of two liquefaction trains at its Rio Grande LNG terminal in Texas.

Australia poised to import LNG for first time

Without fresh supply, LNG exporter Australia’s east coast is expected to see a gas shortfall.

JERA signs deals to buy up to 5.5mn tpy of US LNG

Japan’s JERA has signed separate 20-year agreements to buy up to 5.5mn tonnes per year of US LNG from several different developers on the Gulf Coast.

Thailand and Vietnam lead Southeast Asia’s energy expansion with renewables and LNG

As the world eyes Southeast Asia’s energy future, Thailand and Vietnam stand out not just for the scale of their ambition, but for their ability to combine pragmatism with innovation.

South Africa needs clear strategy to avert gas supply crisis, industrial users say

South African Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Electricity and Energy has discussed measures to address critical gas sector infrastructure, policy and pricing developments with government energy departments and intensive industrial gas users.

Pakistan sees decline in crude oil and gas in 9MFY25

Pakistan witnessed a notable decline in domestic crude oil and natural gas production during the first nine months (July–March) of fiscal year 2025

UAE's ADNOC Gas takes FID on Rich Gas project

ADNOC Gas is progressing on another major gas initiative as it moves ahead with various billion-dollar investments to achieve gas self-sufficiency

Brazil’s GNLink expands LNG reach with new Bahia unit

GNLink has secured approval from Brazil’s National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas, and Biofuels (ANP) to begin operations at its first natural gas liquefaction plant in the Northeast.

Mexico's petroleum revenues plunge 12.3% in early 2025 amid production challenges

Mexican oil revenues contracted 12.3% during early 2025, marking the steepest decline since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, according to Finance Ministry data.

Energy giant Naturgy secures $14.5mn Mexico gas expansion deal

Naturgy has committed MXN276mn to expand gas operations in Aguascalientes, Mexico, marking a significant energy infrastructure investment announced during Governor Tere Jiménez's Spain investment tour.

Indonesian ministers strengthen security and biofuel drive in Papua conflict zones

In a show of unified state presence and inter-ministerial cooperation, Indonesia’s Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin and Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati visited several conflict-affected regions in Papua on June 7-8

Work continues on Iran's first mini LNG project

Iran's first privately-backed, mini-LNG project is reported to have reached 44% completion

Argentina's Milei and Italy's Meloni forge energy alliance with Eni-YPF LNG deal

Argentine President Javier Milei met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome. The meeting culminated in the signing of a key LNG project between YPF and Eni.

Bangladesh seeks additional LNG cargoes, investment from Qatar to boost energy security push

Bangladesh is intensifying efforts to bolster its energy security, requesting additional LNG cargoes and infrastructure investment from Qatar during Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus’ recent visit to Doha.

Indian Gas Exchange reports 5% decline in May trade volumes

The Indian Gas Exchange (IGX) reported a 5% year-on-year decline in traded volumes for May 2025, with total transactions amounting to 118mn metric standard cubic metres (mmscm).

Taiwan official visits Alaska LNG site amid energy talks

A senior Taiwanese official recently visited the site of a major liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Alaska, a venture heavily promoted by the former Trump administration as a strategic energy source for Asia.

Eni and YPF ink deal giving Argentina LNG a roadmap to FID

Italian energy giant Eni and Argentinian energy firm YPF have inked an agreement for participation in the Argentina LNG project.

Asian LNG spot market prices dip amid weak demand and high inventories

Prices on the Asian LNG spot market slid for the first time in five weeks.

BLOG: Is the high risk of Mozambique LNG worth the potential for high reward?

Major LNG projects are typically characterised by obstacles, challenges and delays, and even once the project does get the green light, more likely than not it will still suffer a few setbacks.

Penn America CEO discusses Pennsylvania LNG project with White House

A long-stalled proposed LNG project on the US’s eastern coast could be revived after the CEO of Penn America Energy held talks with White House officials.

Serbia plans to build two gas pipelines in next three years

Serbia will construct two new gas pipelines over the next three years as part of a broader push to modernise its energy infrastructure and reduce reliance on Russian energy supplies.

British Columbia approves LNG pipeline to proposed Ksi Lisims plant

The planned Ksi Lisims LNG facility has moved another step forward with British Columbia authorising the Prince Rupert Gas Transmission pipeline.

Court dismisses Petronas’ bid to delay Sarawak gas payment suit amid legal dispute with Petros

Efforts by Malaysia’s national oil company, Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas), to postpone a legal hearing involving Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (Petros) over a MYR7.95mn ($1.9mn) gas-related claim have been rejected by the Kuching High Court

Shell greenlights Aphrodite off Trinidad and Tobago

Shell Trinidad and Tobago Ltd has taken a final investment decision on the Aphrodite project, an undeveloped gas field in the East Coast Marine Area offshore Trinidad and Tobago. ECMA is a prolific gas-producing area.

Mozambican civil society group Justica Ambiental sues South Korean banks over $1.9bn funding for a proposed gas project in African nation

The Mozambican civil society group Justica Ambiental and three South Korean individuals have filed a lawsuit seeking to block funding for a $7.2bn gas project in the southern African nation.

US DoE issues non-FTA export permit for second phase of Port Arthur LNG

The US Department of Energy has approved exports from the planned second phase of the Port Arthur LNG terminal to countries with which the US does not have a free-trade agreement.

Petronas denies Canada exit, reaffirms commitment to LNG investment

Malaysian energy giant Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) has rejected claims that it is planning to exit Canada, asserting its long-term commitment to the country’s energy sector

France and Belgium not satisfied with Russia LNG ban

France and Belgium said they need more reassurance to support the Russian LNG ban

EU on track to cut gas imports by 25% by 2030: IEEFA

The EU is on course to reduce its gas imports by around 25% by 2030, according to forecasts published by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis.

France, Belgium resist call to give up Russian LNG

France and Belgium have expressed strong reservations about the European Commission's proposed ban on imports of Russian LNG by 2027.

IGU on LNG risks and opportunities

Venture Global begins site work at CP2 after federal approval

Ambitious US LNG producer Venture Global has reached another milestone announcing that it has broken ground on Calcasieu Pass 2 its third LNG facility.

Australia approves Woodside’s request to extend North West Shelf plant to 2070

Woodside Energy’s request for an extension until 2070 of the life of its North West Shelf LNG facility has been granted approval by the Australian government.