Natural Gas news (page 11)

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  9 July 2025

  AnQore and Dutch Government Advance CO₂ Reduction Efforts

  A new facility aims to cut emissions by 70% by 2029. Government support accelerates the project, with a final decision pending regulatory and financial clarity.
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  2 July 2025

  ORLEN and Naftogaz Sign New Gas Supply Deal

  140 million cubic metres of U.S. LNG will be supplied to Ukraine, enhancing energy security and supporting EU goals.
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  26 June 2025

  First Joint Azeri Crude Shipment Arrives in Omišalj

  92,000 tonnes of Azeri crude arrive in Omišalj, enhancing regional supply flexibility and security, and supporting crude diversification. Further shipments are planned.
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  20 June 2025

  Uzbekistan GTL Completes 100% Performance Test with Air Products and Sasol

  The plant exceeded design capacity, producing 38,310 bbl./day. All product yield and quality targets met, confirming operational readiness and technology effectiveness.
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  2 June 2025

  SONATRACH inspects Arzew — MTBE at 67% and LNG upgrades progressing

  MTBE complex 67% complete with year‑end commissioning target and 200,000 tpa; LNG heat‑exchanger replacements, seawater pump rehab, LDAR methane detection and LPG loading arm upgrades.
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  29 May 2025

  Tengizchevroil Appoints William Lacobie as General Director

  William Lacobie succeeds Kevin Lyon as General Director on June 10, 2025. Lyon moves to Chevron HQ. Lacobie brings 31 years of experience, focusing on safe operations and local partnerships.

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  14 May 2025

  Aramco Signs 34 MoUs with US Firms

  Aramco's $90B MoUs target LNG, chemicals, AI, and more, enhancing shareholder value and fostering innovation with US partners.
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  30 April 2025

  INEOS and Covestro Sign 8-Year LNG Supply Deal to Boost European Industry

  The agreement ensures long-term energy security for European operations, supporting industrial resilience and addressing energy transition challenges.
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  27 April 2025

  Blending Obligation Boosts Perpetual Next's Green Gas Initiatives

  The blending obligation mandates green gas in the grid by 2027, enhancing production opportunities and supporting national climate goals.
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  19 March 2025

  Groningen Seaports CEO Cas König to Depart

  Cas König will become CEO of North Sea Port in June 2025. Groningen Seaports will seek a new CEO, with CFO Harold Sanders leading in the interim.
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  20 September 2024

  Eskom and Sasol Partner to Explore LNG for South Africa's Energy Needs

  The MoU aims to assess LNG needs, infrastructure, and supply for power generation, supporting South Africa's energy transition and decarbonization efforts.
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  10 May 2024

  Jordan inks $1B green ammonia plant

  Off-grid Aqaba plant: 550 MW solar + BESS, electrolysis to yield 100,000 t/yr green ammonia for Europe/Asia; cuts ~200,000 tCO2/yr; FID 2027, ops 2030
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  15 March 2024

  ECLUSE Tunnel Construction Begins for Evonik

  The ECLUSE tunnel will transport steam across the Scheldt, enhancing energy efficiency and reducing CO2 emissions by connecting waste-to-energy facilities with industrial users.
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  2 March 2023

  ECLUSE Expands Steam Network Under Scheldt to Evonik

  ECLUSE 2 will transport steam under the Scheldt, reducing CO2 emissions by 100,000 tons annually and supporting green energy goals with a new tunnel for future industrial connections.
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  1 February 2023

  Engie and Equinor Complete H2BE Feasibility Study in Ghent

  The 1 GW H2BE hydrogen project at Rodenhuize in Ghent moves to the next development phase, with over 20 potential off-takers and support from investment funds and Belgian authorities.
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  26 January 2023

  Gasunie Update: Zuidbroek Nitrogen Plant Operational by October

  Construction to finish this spring, with testing in summer. The new situation won't impact Groningen gas production for 2022/2023 due to lower demand and existing nitrogen facilities meeting needs.
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  16 December 2021

  ENGIE and Equinor Launch H2BE for Low-Carbon Hydrogen in Belgium

  The H2BE project will produce low-carbon hydrogen from natural gas using ATR and CCS, supporting Belgium's hydrogen strategy and aiming for operations before 2030 to meet decarbonization targets.
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  26 March 2020

  Air Products Begins Construction on Key Energy Project in The Netherlands

  Three new nitrogen plants are being built in Zuidbroek to replace Groningen gas. The project, approved by the Economic Affairs Minister, aims to end gas extraction by mid-2022.
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  4 February 2019

  INEOS Urges Government to Revise Shale Seismic Policy

  INEOS criticizes UK's shale seismic limit as too low, risking manufacturing. Calls for policy change to boost energy self-sufficiency and economic growth.
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  19 December 2018

  Gasunie Selects Air Products for Nitrogen Plant Construction

  The nitrogen plant near Zuidbroek will help phase out Groningen gas extraction by 2022, reducing production by 7 billion cubic meters annually. The project starts in autumn 2019.
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  31 October 2018

  Sonatrach to use Honeywell UOP tech for 200,000 t/yr MTBE at Arzew

  New MTBE unit will produce 200,000 t/yr at Arzew refinery to supply regional refineries with a high‑octane, lower‑emission gasoline additive.
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  17 April 2018

  Air Liquide Invests €80M in Hydrogen Production for Covestro

  A new hydrogen unit in Antwerp will enhance energy efficiency, reduce CO2 emissions, and support aniline production for polyurethanes, starting operations in 2020.
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  1 December 2017

  Sustainable Biogas Plant at Chemelot

  The biogas plant will process 700 ktonnes of manure into biogas, dried manure pellets, and pure water, reducing methane and ammonia emissions and supporting Chemelot's sustainability goals.
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  27 October 2017

  Caloric to Build Pilot Plant for Electrochaea's Biomethanation Process

  The plant in Switzerland will convert CO2 and H2 into biomethane using microorganisms, focusing on modular design for scalability and efficiency.