Friday, January 30, 2026

Gas Use News

US crude production still down by 500,000 barrels per day (bpd) from winter storm, according to consultancy estimates

According to Energy Aspects consultancy, around half a million barrels of crude oil per day or 0.5% of the global supply was offline in the United States on Thursday as an Arctic blast…

Origin Energy's Q2 APLNG revenues rise sequentially, Origin Energy raises the low end of its 2026 APLNG forecast.

Origin Energy, Australia, raised its 'lower end production forecast for 2026' of Australia Pacific LNG and reported a?10%?sequential increase in revenue in its second quarter stake in the same project…

US natgas prices soar by 140% in the Arctic storm, increasing consumer costs

U.S. Natural Gas?Futures have jumped 140% in the last seven trading days. Cash gas and power prices also hit record highs this week, as an Arctic blast sent heating demands soaring…

Source: US shale producers Coterra and Devon are in advanced merger talks.

Sources familiar with the matter said that Coterra Energy and Devon Energy, two U.S. producers of shale gas, could announce a merger agreement as soon as next week. The combination of U.S.

California's top air regulator: Trump opposes tax credits and EV regulations, but California is accelerating work on them.

California's top air regulator announced that officials will meet with Detroit automakers to discuss the next phase in greenhouse gas regulations for vehicles and trucks. California…

Over the objections of the government, French Senate approves a proposal to allow oil exploration in overseas territories

The French Senate approved by a large majority a proposal on Thursday to allow oil and gas exploration within its overseas territories. This followed a heated debate which pitted the…

Geopolitics loom large over Big Oil earnings as investors seek Venezuela details

Exxon Mobil executives and Chevron executives will likely face more questions about their investment opportunities in Venezuela when they speak with analysts this Friday. After President…

Carlyle's energy investment list as it targets Lukoil assets valued at $22 billion

Analysts initially estimated that the Carlyle Group would acquire most of Lukoil’s foreign assets at $22 billion. The Office of Foreign Assets Control (the U.S. agency responsible for sanctions) has yet to approve the sale.

EWE CEO: Germany's EWE will not participate in the first round of power plant tendering

The CEO of German utility EWE said that the company has no intention to participate in a upcoming tender in Europe's largest economy for new power plant capacities. However, this could…

Mozambique and TotalEnergies launch $20 billion LNG project

TotalEnergies and Mozambique agreed to restart construction of the French energy giant's $20 billion "liquefied natural gas" project in the country on Thursday, even though they are…

Geopolitics loom large over Big Oil earnings as investors seek Venezuela details

Exxon Mobil executives and Chevron executives will likely face more questions on their investment opportunities in Venezuela when they speak with analysts this Friday. After President…

Malaysia's Petronas wants to increase its exploration and production over the next three months

Petronas, Malaysia's state-owned energy company, said it would increase exploration and production over the next three year to improve domestic energy security. Petronas stated that…

Standard Bank provides $250 million in financing for Nigerian energy company Aradel

Standard Bank in South Africa has closed a $250m strategic financing facility for Aradel Energy Ltd. The Nigerian oil company will use the money to finance its acquisition strategy.

Carbon prices continue to fall amid investor selling

European carbon contracts continued to lose ground on Thursday, falling below the mid-December level due to new liquidations of speculative positions. Benchmark European carbon permits fell 2.3%…

Prices for gas in Europe are on the rise amid low storage levels

The benchmark British and Dutch wholesale gasoline prices increased on Thursday morning, as the market was supported by concerns about Europe's low storage levels and cold temperatures.

Australia reaches new renewable milestone over 50%

The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), a'statement made on Thursday,' said that Australia had achieved a clean energy milestone in the quarter ending December, despite a rise of over 2…

Three companies compete for Indian gas company GAIL's tender of US LNG project

Sandeep Kumar Gupta, Chairman of GAIL India, said that three companies were competing to acquire up to 26% in a "liquefied gas project" in the United States. GAIL published a tender…

GE Vernova's wind failures overshadow the strong performance of power and electrification units

GE Vernova announced on Wednesday that the wind power unit'might suffer a revenue loss of about $250 million this year as a result of 'installation delays in an offshore Massachusetts project.

US crude and natural gas production recovers after winter storms ravage output

U.S. crude and?natural-gas producers brought wells online on Wednesday following a severe storm that swept across the country at the weekend. The storm strained energy infrastructure and power systems.

India's demand for LNG is set to increase across industries, if prices are cooperative

Executives from the country's largest importers have said that India's appetite is likely to increase in the next few years, due to the demand for liquefied gas across fertiliser, city-gas, refining, and power sectors.