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Exclusive: The Politics, Realities and Benefits of Natural Gas

Replacing just 5% of coal-fired power plants with U.S. LNG — even at average methane and greenhouse-gas emissions intensity — could reduce energy sector emissions by 30% globally, says Chris Treanor, PAGE Coalition executive director.

Renewed US Sanctions to Complicate Venezuelan Oil Sales, Not Stop Them

Venezuela’s oil exports to world markets will not stop, despite reimposed sanctions by Washington, and will likely continue to flow with the help of Iran—as well as China and Russia.

Shipping Industry Urges UN to Protect Vessels After Iran Seizure

Merchant ships and seafarers are increasingly in peril at sea as attacks escalate in the Middle East.

Paisie: Crude Prices Rising Faster Than Expected

Supply cuts by OPEC+, tensions in Ukraine and Gaza drive the increases.

Ozark Gas Transmission’s Pipeline Supply Access Project in Service

Black Bear Transmission’s subsidiary Ozark Gas Transmission placed its supply access project in service on April 8, providing increased gas supply reliability for Ozark shippers.

EIA: Permian, Bakken Associated Gas Growth Pressures NatGas Producers

Near-record associated gas volumes from U.S. oil basins continue to put pressure on dry gas producers, which are curtailing output and cutting rigs.

US Orders Most Companies to Wind Down Operations in Venezuela by May

The U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control issued a new license related to Venezuela that gives companies until the end of May to wind down operations following a lack of progress on national elections.

Tethys Oil Releases March Production Results

Tethys Oil said the official selling price of its Oman Export Blend oil was $78.75/bbl.

EU Expected to Sue Germany Over Gas Tariff, Sources Say

The German tariff is a legacy of the European energy crisis that peaked in 2022 after Moscow slashed gas flows to Europe and an undersea explosion shut down the Nord Stream pipeline.

Balticconnector Gas Pipeline Will be in Commercial Use Again April 22, Gasgrid Says

The Balticconnector subsea gas link between Estonia and Finland was damaged in October along with three telecoms cables.