Thursday, April 2, 2026

Gas Use News

Golden Pass LNG to load its first export cargo in Texas amid record feedgas consumption

According to a trading resource and LSEG ship tracking data, the HL Sea Eagle LNG tanker is expected to arrive at Golden Pass Export Terminal in Texas on the 20th of April to load the first cargo for export from the plant.

Sources say that oil giants have shown early interest in US Gulf Deepwater Field stake

TotalEnergies, a European energy giant, and Shell are among the companies that want to buy a majority stake at one of?U.S. Three sources familiar with the process have said that the Gulf is one of the most promising sites.

After Trump's threats to attack Iran, the price of oil in the near-term has reached a record high compared with later deliveries.

U.S. crude futures for immediate next-month delivery hit their highest-ever premium on Thursday as traders scrambled to secure barrels following Donald Trump's pledge to?continue?attacking Iran.

Baker Hughes reports that US drillers have added oil and gas rigs to their fleet for the first time in 3 weeks.

Baker Hughes, a?energy services firm?, said on Thursday that U.S. firms added to the number of oil and gas rigs operating for the first time since three weeks. The number of oil and 'gas rigs…

Sources say that RPT-Italy will get LNG from QatarEnergy's US Golden Pass in June

Two sources with knowledge of the matter have confirmed that Italy will start receiving liquefied gas (LNG), from a facility called 'Golden Pass LNG,' in the United States. This is a joint venture between QatarEnergy…

Sources say that Italy will get LNG from QatarEnergy's US Golden Pass in June.

Two sources with knowledge of the matter have confirmed that Italy will start receiving liquefied natural gas (LNG), from the Golden Pass LNG plant in 'the United States. This is a…

Italy to Receive LNG From US Golden Pass Facility Starting June

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Italy will begin receiving liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the Golden Pass LNG facility in the United States, a joint venture between QatarEnergy and Exxon Mobil, from June, two sources…

Carol Howle named as BP's deputy CEO to oversee portfolio reviews and strategy

Carol Howle was named BP's 'deputy CEO' on Thursday. She will oversee the company’s ongoing portfolio re-evaluation and strategy developments. Howle will return to her previous role as head for supply, trading, and shipping.

Verbio CEO: Middle East war drives demand for local biofuel

Verbio's chief executive said that the rising fuel prices are "extraordinarily advantageous" for its biofuel producer. The company is experiencing a rise in demand as countries and…

India may reduce import duties and exports to ensure local supply

India's director of foreign trade announced on Thursday that it would reduce import duties or regulate exports to ensure adequate supplies at home for a number of?essential goods whose…

Follow This activist shareholder to broaden climate campaign against BP

Follow This, a group of European investors led primarily by Follow This, urged BP to abandon plans to scrap?climate reporting commitments on Thursday and called for shareholders to…

Energy ministry reports that Morocco has enough diesel to last for 51 days.

The 'energy' ministry announced on Thursday that Morocco, which is heavily dependent on imports, has enough diesel to last for 51 days or 55 days respectively, and that gas and coal…

EUROPE GAS-European Gas Prices Rise as Hopes Fade on Quick End to Iran War

Standard Dutch and British wholesale prices for gas rose on Thursday morning, after U.S. president Donald Trump pledged'more aggressive strikes against Iran, without committing to any specific timeline to end the war…

Britain's greenhouse gases emissions dropped 2% in the last year

The government's preliminary data?on Thursday showed that Britain's greenhouse gases emissions dropped?by 2 percent last year as emissions from industry fell. Britain's goal is to achieve net zero emissions in 2050.

Fears of a prolonged Middle East conflict has caused most Gulf stocks to retreat.

The major Gulf stock markets dropped in the early hours of trading on Thursday, after Donald Trump said that the U.S. will continue to attack?Iran without indicating a definite end date.

India reduces import taxes on petrochemicals in order to support local industry

India has abolished import taxes on petrochemicals that are used to make plastics, pharmaceuticals and other goods. This is after the government invoked emergency powers and diverted…

Oil shock resilience in march - or just smoke and mirrors? Mike Dolan

The energy shock caused by the Iran war is unprecedented. So far, the real economy has been hit hard. The fact that the only immediate information available is market sentiment, pricing…

Baker Hughes' drilling equipment company HMH is valued at $815m amid market turmoil

HMH Holding, a provider of drilling equipment, was valued at 815 million dollars?after its shares dropped 5.5% on Wednesday in its Nasdaq début?amid fragile sentiments and persistent geopolitical uncertainties.

Egypt increases local wheat purchase price in a bid to shore up its reserves

Egypt's finance minister announced a 2,500 pound ($46.76), per 150 kg?ardeb, increase for the harvest of this year. The move is part of a broader effort to increase the stocks?of strategic…

Gas prices in Europe fall after Trump announces US withdrawal from Iran War

The benchmark Dutch and British wholesale gasoline prices dropped 'on Wednesday afternoon, after U.S. president Donald Trump said the United States would end their war against Iran 'fairly soon.