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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.

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.

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.

Report: Freeport LNG Hits Sixth Day of Dwindling Gas Consumption

With Freeport LNG operating at a fraction of its full capacity, natural gas futures have fallen following a short rally the week before.

Pemex to Remain Fiscally Challenged for Mexico’s Next President

S&P Global Ratings said Pemex will remain a fiscal challenge for the country’s next president, adding that continued cautious macroeconomic management was key in its ratings on both Mexico and Pemex.

Permian NatGas Hits 15-month Low as Negative Prices Linger

Prices at the Waha Hub in West Texas closed at negative $2.99/MMBtu on April 15, its lowest since December 2022.