IEA looks at practical options to enhance LNG supply resilience
Governments have options available to strengthen resilience and preparedness for potential future natural gas supply disruptions.
Australia waters down domestic LNG reserve rule
Australia has relaxed a proposed rule that would have forced natural gas exporters to reserve 20% of their output for the local market.
EU’s Arctic LNG bill exceeds 2025’s total in eight months
The EU has paid an estimated €7.28 bill for cargoes from Russia’s Yamal LNG project between 1st January and 5th September, 2026.
Ignitis to sign long-term LNG supply agreement with EQT
Lithuanian energy company, Ignitis, is to sign a long-term LNG purchase agreement for 2027–2036 with a subsidiary of US-based EQT Corp.
NOVATEK to supply LNG to Vietnam
Russian oil and gas producer, NOVATEK is in an advanced stage of negotiations to supply LNG to Vietnam, its head, Leonid Mikhelson told journalists, according to Russian newswire Interfax.
Bangladesh agrees to buy TotalEnergies’ LNG
The Bangladesh Government is to buy 18 LNG cargoes from TotalEnergies over nine months.
Argent looks to Albania
US LNG developer Argent LNG has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Albania's government to evaluate development of an onshore LNG storage and regasification terminal with capacity of up to 5 mill tonnes per annum..
The terminal could connect with the Trans Adriatic Pipeline, proposed Ionian Adriatic Pipeline and Fier/Vlore gas corridor.
Argent LNG said financing could involve the US Trade and Development Agency, US International Development Finance Corp and US Export-Import Bank.
In addition, the terminal would be designed to supply markets in the Western Balkans and southeastern Europe and could support Ukraine through regional gas-market arrangements, Argent LNG said.
In July, the US Department of Energy authorised Argent LNG to export LNG from its proposed Port Fourchon, Louisiana, terminal to countries that have free-trade agreements with the US.
Argent also has agreements in place with Ukraine and Romania for the supply of LNG.
Cronos gets Heads of State backing
The heads of Egypt, Greece and Cyprus have confirmed their backing for plans to export Cypriot gas to Europe through existing Egyptian export facilities.
Abbax reports new LNG futures trading highs
Last month saw new monthly volume highs in Gulf of Mexico (GOM) and North Pacific Asia (NPA) LNG futures, reported Abaxx Technologies.
Sapphire Gas Solutions spreads its wings
US energy distribution infrastructure company, Sapphire Gas Solutions has acquired the assets owned by Spectrum LNG, a small-scale LNG producer.
