Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Gas Use News

Sources: India cuts gas supply to industries following Qatar outage

Four industry sources said that Indian companies reduced their natural gas supply to industries on Tuesday in anticipation of a 'tighter supply' from the Middle East, after Qatar, the top producer, halted its production.

Russell: China imports most energy but has the best position on Iran

China, the world's biggest energy importer, is vulnerable to the rise in prices of crude oil and natural gas caused by the conflict between Israel and United States against Iran. China's…

Oil prices rise as US-Israeli conflict escalates with Iran

Tuesday, oil prices increased for a third consecutive day as fears of supply disruptions from the Middle East region grew due to the U.S. - Israel conflict and threats against shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

Minister: Qatar LNG stoppage won't affect Japan's energy supplies immediately

Qatar's LNG production halt caused by Iranian strikes won't affect Japan's supply of energy immediately. If there is an impact, Japan can tap the spot market, or utilities can buy from one another…

NY court refuses overturn arbitral ruling that favors Venture Global over Shell

A state judge in New York rejected Monday the request of British oil giant Shell to overturn an arbitration award which favored Venture Global. The dispute was about Venture Global's…

Analysts say that the Iran war could threaten Exxon TotalEnergies' production

Analysts said that Exxon Mobil and TotalEnergies are the three companies most exposed to disruptions of oil and gas production due to the U.S./Israel war against Iran. Energy sector…

Analysts say that India is most at risk from prolonged disruptions in Mideast oil supply.

Analysts said that India, as a rapidly growing oil consumer, would be the most vulnerable country to a 'crude supply shock' if the Middle East conflict led to a long-term disruption of shipments out of the region.

Wall Street closes with a narrowly mixed result, but trading is volatile following air strikes on Iran

U.S. stock prices ended Monday close to flat after a volatile session that saw shares fall early following the weekend's?U.S. Israeli air strikes against?Iran.?But there were bounces all day long as investors bought dips.

Middle East is a major source of oil and LNG globally

India and other Asian countries are most dependent on Middle East oil and gas, which makes them vulnerable to supply disruptions if the conflict that has erupted following the Israeli and U.S. attack on Iran continues.

EUROPE GAS-European Gas Prices Close Higher on Disruption to LNG Shipments

The benchmark European wholesale gas price closed Monday around 35-40% more expensive, after major LNG exporter Qatar Energy announced that it had stopped production due to attacks in the Middle East.

Venture Global is ready to meet the LNG shortage as Qatar stops production

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Mike Sabel, CEO of Venture Global, said that the company has the largest amount of LNG cargoes in the world that are not contracted and is prepared to stabilize global markets when…

EUROPE GAS - European gas prices rise as Qatar stops LNG production

Benchmark Dutch and British wholesale?gas?prices rose by almost 50% Monday after a major LNG exporter, Qatar Energy, announced that it had stopped production due to the attacks in Middle East.

Venture Global lowers its 2026 profit forecast due to the winter storm and LNG margin squeeze

Venture Global, a U.S. LNG company, forecast its 2026 core profit to be?below Wall Street's expectations on Monday. This was due to the?impacts of Winter Storm Fern as well as margin compression during the first quarter.

EUROPE GAS - European gas prices rise on Middle East conflict

Prices for'standard' Dutch and British wholesale gas increased on Monday, after a flurry of energy shipments were suspended through the Strait of Hormuz due to the intensified attacks by Israel and Iran in the Middle East.

Venture Global Able to Support LNG Shortfall as Qatar Pauses Output

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Venture Global has the biggest amount of LNG cargoes in the world that are not contracted and is ready to help stabilize the global markets as Qatar halts production following attacks from Iran…

Minister says Austria will deepen its cooperation with Abu Dhabi

Austrian Economy Minister Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer announced that the country plans to expand economic cooperation with Abu Dhabi following the creation of Borouge Group International (BGI), a chemicals company.

Venture Global lowers its 2026 profit forecast due to the winter storm and LNG margin squeeze

Venture Global, a U.S.-based company that produces LNG, reported a core profit for 2026 below Wall Street's expectations due to the?impacts of Winter Storm Fern?and margin compression during?the first quarter.

Galp, a Portuguese company, sees its core profit decline further due to lower oil prices and margins

Galp Energia said that its adjusted 'full-year core profits fell 8%, to $3.57 billion. The company warned on Monday of a further decline in this year. The company blamed weaker oil prices…

EUROPE GAS-European gas prices soar as Iran had conflict halts Qatar LNG output

The benchmark Dutch and British wholesale gas prices rose by nearly?50% after Qatar Energy, a major LNG exporter, announced that it had stopped production because of attacks in the Middle East.

Sugar prices rise on fears that the Iran war will increase ethanol demand and lower sugar production

The world sugar price rose 'on Monday, on the fear that the U.S./Israel war against Iran, which is disrupting energy supplies worldwide, would cause Brazilian sugar?cane mills to produce less sugar and more ethanol.