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July 01, 2026
Eni and Mercuria have agreed to form a joint venture combining their oil, LNG and biofuels trading operations. The Geneva-based company, expected to launch in 2027, will integrate Eni's energy supply chains with Mercuria's global trading expertise.
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June 30, 2026
Shell expects global LNG trade to remain flat in 2026 if shipping through the Strait of Hormuz returns to normal this summer but warns that a prolonged closure could result in a rare annual decline in LNG supply. The outlook comes as Qatar continues recovering from conflict-related disruptions.
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June 29, 2026
Baker Hughes has secured a 13-year lifecycle services agreement with Nigeria LNG to support turbomachinery at the Train 7 expansion project, which will increase the Bonny Island facility's LNG production capacity from 22 MMtpa to 30 MMtpa.
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June 29, 2026
Eni and XRG will each acquire a 32% stake in three Vaca Muerta blocks, joining YPF in advancing the integrated Argentina LNG project and its planned 12-MMtpa floating LNG export development.
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June 23, 2026
The Republic of Congo is advancing LNG expansion, deepwater oil developments and energy sector reforms as operators including Eni, TotalEnergies and Trident Energy move forward with projects aimed at boosting production and attracting investment.
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June 22, 2026
An explosion and fire at Qatar's Ras Laffan industrial complex killed 13 people and injured 66, but QatarEnergy says LNG export capabilities remain unaffected as the country works toward restarting production at the world's largest LNG facility.
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June 17, 2026
ExxonMobil has signed a Heads of Agreement with Zululand Energy Terminal to support development of South Africa's first LNG import facility at Richards Bay, a project designed to strengthen energy security as domestic gas supplies decline.
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June 12, 2026
ExxonMobil is reportedly evaluating potential acquisition opportunities in the LNG sector, including Australia's Woodside Energy, as the company seeks to expand its presence in global gas markets and strengthen access to Asian LNG demand.
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June 03, 2026
Russian President Vladimir Putin has authorized TotalEnergies to sell its 10% stake in the Arctic LNG 2 project, allowing the French energy major to exit a U.S.-sanctioned LNG development that has faced significant operational and export challenges.
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June 02, 2026
LNG Canada has issued a limited notice to proceed for its proposed Phase 2 expansion in Kitimat, British Columbia, allowing Fluor and JGC to begin early project activities as the partners evaluate a final investment decision that could double LNG export capacity.
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May 19, 2026
GAZ-SYSTEM has launched the FSRU vessel for Poland’s first floating LNG terminal in the Gulf of Gdańsk, a project expected to add more than 6 Bcm per year of regasification capacity by 2028.
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May 18, 2026
Glenfarne Alaska LNG and ConocoPhillips Alaska have signed a long-term gas sales precedent agreement supporting Phase One development of the Alaska LNG project and securing additional North Slope gas supply volumes.
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May 14, 2026
A bipartisan Senate bill backed by TIPRO and EWTC aims to prevent future LNG export permit moratoriums by strengthening protections for U.S. LNG approvals under the Natural Gas Act.
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May 14, 2026
The Louisiana Legislature has unanimously endorsed the proposed Argent LNG export facility at Port Fourchon, backing development of the 25-MMtpa project as it advances through the federal permitting process.
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May 11, 2026
Deepwater projects, LNG infrastructure and gas-to-power investments are expected to drive Africa’s next energy growth cycle, as S&P Global analysts warn the continent’s biggest challenge is no longer resource potential, but execution and infrastructure delivery.
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May 01, 2026
Argent LNG has advanced permitting for its proposed 25-MMtpa Port Fourchon export project, marking another step forward for U.S. LNG capacity growth.
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April 27, 2026
Canada has launched a $25 billion sovereign wealth fund to support energy, LNG and infrastructure projects, signaling increased federal backing for oil and gas development and export capacity.
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April 27, 2026
ADNOC Logistics & Services has taken delivery of its sixth LNG carrier, expanding its fleet capacity to support global gas supply and long-term shipping contracts.
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April 20, 2026
Eni and Repsol have reached an agreement to expand Venezuela’s offshore Perla gas field, targeting LNG exports by 2031 as production ramps up and sanctions ease.
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April 15, 2026
BGN has partnered with CCEC in a joint venture to charter its first LNG carrier, Amore Mio I, under a long-term agreement of up to 16 years, expanding its global LNG shipping capacity.
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April 12, 2026
TotalEnergies is advancing a major Africa project pipeline, including Congo oil developments, Mozambique LNG restart and Namibia exploration, positioning for production growth through 2026.
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