Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Gulf Coast News

Canada and BC approve Ksi Lisims Liquefied natural gas project on Pacific Coast

The federal government of Canada and the province British Columbia have approved Ksi LNG, a project to build a liquefied gas export terminal on Canada's northwest Pacific Coast. The Canadian government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Mark Carney…

GASTECH-Japan’s JERA looks at Alaska and Qatari Liquefied Natural Gas to meet demand and diversify supply

JERA, Japan's largest power generator, is increasing its interest in U.S. LNG, especially from Alaska. It is also in talks with QatarEnergy about securing faster and more efficient routes for supply to Japan. JERA, the company's Chief Low-Carbon Fuel Officer…

EQT Corp. signs 20-year LNG contract with Commonwealth LNG Louisiana facility

The companies announced on Monday that the U.S. energy company EQT Corp would purchase 1 million tonnes of liquefied gas per year (mtpa), from Commonwealth LNG’s planned export facility on the Gulf Coast, near Cameron, Louisiana.

WhiteWater, Partners Move Ahead with Eiger Express Pipeline Construction

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WhiteWater and its partners have reached a final investment decision (FID) to move ahead with the construction of the Eiger Express Pipeline, the infrastructure firm said on Monday.Driven by a boom in U.S. liquefied natural…

EIA: US crude inventories drop as exports increase

NEW YORK - U.S. crude stockpiles declined last week, as exports increased, and gasoline and distillate stocks also decreased, according to the Energy Information Administration on Wednesday. The EIA reported that crude inventories dropped by 3 million barrels…

Pipeline operator ONEOK greenlights new Delaware Basin gas plant

Midstream company ONEOK announced on Tuesday that it had made a final decision to invest in a new natural-gas processing plant in Delaware Basin. This will expand its footprint in America's top shale gas field, as gas volumes continue to surge.

Enbridge Sees Demand for More Pipeline Capacity from Canada to US Gulf

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Canadian pipeline operator Enbridge said on Friday its recent commercial process to gauge oil shippers' interest in an expansion of its Flanagan South pipeline was oversubscribed, indicating strong demand for additional oil transport capacity from Canada to the U.S.

US crude, gasoline stockpiles fall, distillates build, EIA says

The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported on Wednesday that crude oil and gasoline stocks in the United States fell last week. This was due to stronger demand and increased exports. Meanwhile, distillate inventories rose.

US Natural Gas Prices Rise to Two-Week High Amidst Hot Weather

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U.S. natural gas futures edged up about 1% to a two-week high on Wednesday as hot weather boosts the amount of gas power generators must burn to keep air conditioners humming and on near-record flows of gas to LNG export…

US Gulf Coast Fuel Oil Imports Drops As Heavier Crude Is Preferred

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Fuel oil imports into the refinery hub on the U.S. Gulf Coast hit a record low in June as tighter global supplies prompted refiners to run more heavy, sour crude.When refineries run a heavier, sourer crude slate, they produce more heavy residue…

US LNG Exports Fall in June Amidst Maintenance

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U.S. liquefied natural gas exports fell to their second lowest monthly level for the year in June, as maintenance work at some of the country's largest export facilities hurt output, according to preliminary data from financial firm LSEG.The United States…

Canada exports first LNG cargo from Pacific Coast

A spokesperson for Shell-led LNG Canada confirmed on Monday that Canada's first LNG export cargo was shipped from its Pacific Coast to Asia. The cargo was loaded on the tanker Gaslog Glasgow at LNG Canada's Kitimat site, British Columbia.

As Wars Rage, Middle East's Waning Influence on World Oil Prices Exposed

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The contained move in oil prices during the Israel-Iran war highlights the increasing efficiency of energy markets and fundamental changes to global crude supply, suggesting that Middle East politics will no longer be the…

Canada Produces First LNG For Export

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The Shell-led Canada facility has produced its first liquefied natural gas for export in Kitimat, British Columbia, a spokesperson for the project confirmed on Sunday.The new production, which will go mainly to Asia, comes…

LNG Canada produces first liquefied natural gas for export

A Shell-led LNG Canada facility in Kitimat has produced the first liquefied gas for export, confirmed a project spokesperson on Sunday. This milestone is in anticipation of LNG Canada loading its first LNG cargo at the facility…

JERA Chief says company must sign new LNG contracts because old ones have expired

As older contracts expire, the head of JERA (Japan's largest power generator) said that JERA needs to sign new deals to purchase liquefied gas in order to meet Japanese demand for power. "Power demand is not decreasing in Japan now...

CEO Seeking to Build Philadelphia LNG Terminal Meets with White House

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The CEO of a company seeking to build a liquefied natural gas terminal near Philadelphia told Reuters on Wednesday he met officials at the White House this week to "provide intelligence" about the project in the works for…

The White House meets with the CEO of a company seeking to build a Pennsylvania LNG terminal

The CEO of the company that wants to build a terminal for liquefied gas near Philadelphia said on Wednesday that he had met with officials at the White House in this week to provide "intelligence" about the project, which has been in the works despite local resistance.

Glenfarne’s Alaska LNG project receives interest of $115 billion from more than 50 firms

Energy developer Glenfarne announced on Tuesday that Glenfarne Alaska LNG has completed its first round of strategic partner selection with more than 50 companies who have expressed formal interest in over $115 billion contract value of the Alaska LNG project.

US Natural Gas Prices Fall 6% in Volatile Contract Expiration Trade

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U.S. natural gas futures fell about 6% on Wednesday to a one-week low in volatile contract expiration trade, pressured by an expected decline in gas flows to liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants.Traders said Freeport…