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China has not imported LNG from US for 40 days

China has not imported LNG from the US for 40 days, marking the longest halt in nearly two years, amid escalating trade tensions between the two countries.

New natural gas reserves take Canada into world’s top 10

Fresh analysis of the Montney, Duvernay and Deep Basin formations in Alberta has revealed a significantly larger resource base than previously estimated

USGS estimates of undiscovered hydrocarbons in Wyoming, southern Montana

There is still an estimated 47mn barrels of oil and 876bn cubic feet of gas to be discovered in formations under Wyoming and parts of southern Montana as well as parts of western South Dakota and Nebraska, said the US Geological Survey (USGS).

Major oil discovery on Alaska’s North Slope

A partnership led by APA Corporation has made a significant oil discovery on Alaska’s North Slope, with the Sockeye-2 exploratory well confirming a high-quality reservoir.

Chevron buys 5% of Hess as Stabroek dispute with Exxon continues

Cheniere completes first train at Corpus Christi expansion project

The US’s largest LNG producer Cheniere Energy has achieved substantial completion of the first of seven liquefaction trains at the Corpus Christi LNG Stage 3 expansion project.

Ukraine seen turning to US LNG imports as damage to gas infrastructure mounts

Mounting damage to Ukraine’s natural gas production facilities is forcing Kiev to turn increasingly to gas imports from its European allies – as was recently illustrated by the agreement between Naftogaz and Poland’s Orlen.

Japan, Province of Alberta sign MoU at Houston’s CERAWeek energy conference

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith alongside the chairman and CEO of the Japan Organisation for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC), Ichiro Takahara, in mid-March agreed and have signed an MoU at the Houston-based CERAWeek energy conference.

Alaska LNG officials to meet Asian partners in late March

Officials from the Alaska LNG project are slated to arrive in Japan later this month to charm potential investors in the long-stalled project.

LNG and AI to drive US natural gas use to new records

Demand for US natural gas is expected to continue climbing to record highs amid increased use of LNG and AI.

Petrobras begins talks on long-term LNG deal with US suppliers

Brazil’s state-owned Petrobras is in the midst of discussions with US LNG suppliers on a long-term import agreement.

Venezuela's Citgo reports $146mn Q4 loss following declining refining margins

The company, in its latest financial report, attributed the decline in part to scheduled maintenance during the second quarter, which disrupted output at a time of already challenging market conditions