The Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council said the project’s environmental review and permitting process was completed Sept. 21. FERC previously authorized the project on Sept. 10, allowing Gulf South Pipeline Co. and Texas Gas Transmission, both subsidiaries of Boardwalk Pipelines, to construct and operate the new facilities.

The project includes approximately 110.9 miles of new 36-inch natural gas pipeline and about 700 feet of 20-inch lateral pipeline. Plans also call for two new natural gas-fired compressor stations, modifications to existing compressor facilities and new meter stations. The pipeline will cross nine Mississippi counties.

Once operational, the project will provide approximately 1.175 million Dth/d of incremental firm natural gas transportation capacity, connecting supplies from the Midcontinent, Marcellus and Fayetteville basins with markets across the Southeast through new and existing pipeline interconnections.

Gulf South and Texas Gas previously proposed beginning construction in December 2026, subject to required approvals and clearances, with service targeted for April 28, 2028.

https://pgjonline.com/news/2026/september/111-mile-mississippi-natural-gas-pipeline-clears-federal-permitting

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One of the projects considered for funding in this round is EnZed Energy’s Kaheru offshore gas exploration in Taranaki Basin. The project will receive $12.19 million for a time-limited equity arrangement. The project has a total cost of $40.2 million with EnZed Energy seeking to raise the remaining $28.1 million from other investors. Initially, the project will prospect the Kaheru field to determine whether commercially recoverable gas is present.

The Australian explorer EnZed Energy was awarded gas exploration permit by New Zealand in July. It was the first such rights to be issued by the country after reversing the 2018 ban on offshore oil and gas exploration. The 12-year exploration permit covers about 546 square kilometers in the offshore Taranaki Basin, east of the producing Kupe field.

“This project targets an estimated 182 petajoules(pj) of additional gas reserve in the Kaheru permit. That’s equivalent of nearly 25 percent of New Zealand’s January 2026 proven and probable gas reserves,” said Minister Shane Jones.

According to government petroleum data, New Zealand’s natural gas proven plus probable reserves as of 1 January 2026 was 731 pj, a decline of 23 percent from last year. The Ministry of Business noted that this was the lowest level of natural gas reserves since recording began 20 years ago. Jones added that projects such as Kaheru could be a significant new source of domestic gas supply, helping meet New Zealand’s energy needs in the coming years.

The other project to receive the funding is led by the oil services company Schlumberger New Zealand (SLB). The company was awarded $8.2 million to provide industry players with free access for two years to its proprietary seismic data, spanning New Zealand’s key exploration provinces. Over the years, SLB has assembled an extensive seismic library, comprising over 28,000 km2 of 3D data and 5,000 km2 of 2D seismic coverage across both the Taranaki and East Coast basins. As part of the funding, the government wants SLB to combine this fragmented subsurface exploration information into a single, basin-scale, AI-enabled dataset, to be delivered in industry standard format.

https://maritime-executive.com/article/new-zealand-invests-20-million-in-new-offshore-gas-projects

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Woodway Energy Infrastructure, a developer, operator, and owner of natural gas and related energy infrastructure, has announced it has entered into definitive agreements to develop a natural gas pipeline for a hyperscale data center development.

The 22-mile, 30-inch pipeline will provide dedicated natural gas transportation to a behind-the-meter power generation project for the data center. According to a press release, the pipeline has been designed to meet the unnamed customer’s specific requirements with scalability in mind.

“This project demonstrates Woodway’s ability to rapidly deliver large-scale, purpose-built natural gas infrastructure for customers with demanding safety, reliability and capacity requirements,” said Diaco Aviki, Woodway Energy Infrastructure Chief Executive Officer. “Our model combines tailored design, speed and focused execution with long-term ownership and operation. By working closely with our customers, we can develop pipeline solutions that address their specific needs and provide the fuel supply certainty required to support their growth.”

The company said that the pipeline is expected to enter commercial service in the first half of 2028, so long as it clears the regulatory reviews and approvals. The pipeline will be owned and operated by Woodway.

Woodway has not disclosed the name of the hyperscale data center, nor was the location. However, the company’s current assets are all located in Texas, suggesting this project is likely in the state as well. Texas has also become a popular region for data center operators looking to install behind-the-meter power generation, especially around the Permian Basin.

Microsoft announced in June that it had partnered with Chevron to build a generation facility at its Project Kilby facility in West Texas. In August, w.media reported that PowerPlay was developing a 400 MW behind-the-meter AI data center project in the greater Abilene area with a neocloud partner.

Behind-the-meter generation solutions have the benefit of bypassing grid interconnection delays. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) said in June that it was tracking 438 GW of large load requests for connection to the grid. Of those, nearly 89 percent are from data centers.

https://w.media/woodway-to-build-22-mile-gas-pipeline-for-behind-the-meter-data-center-project/

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The project is part of two natural gas supply projects for Al-Rawdah and Al-Muwaqqar industrial cities, supported by $70 million in funding from the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD).TAQA Arabia secured the project in August 2026 after establishing a branch in Jordan.

At the time, Tarek El-Hawary, Managing Director of TAQA Gas, a TAQA Arabia subsidiary, said the company would maintain quality and safety standards throughout construction and provide manufacturers in the Ma’an Development Area with a reliable natural gas supply.

The project is expected to be completed within 18 months and is projected to reduce energy costs for industries in Jordan by 35% to 50%.

Established in 2006, TAQA Arabia invests in a range of energy infrastructure projects, including natural gas transmission and distribution, conventional and renewable power generation, and oil product marketing.

https://egyptoil-gas.com/news/taqa-arabia-launches-14-km-natural-gas-pipeline-project-in-jordan/

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Anand said it was “quite conceivable” ‌for Canada to execute an energy partnership with a European country using LNG exported from Canada’s west coast.

“That goes for France,” she said in an interview on the sidelines of the annual gathering of world leaders ​at the United Nations.

French President Emmanuel Macron has repeatedly called in recent days for deeper ​energy cooperation with Canada as Europe seeks to diversify supplies amid disruptions ⁠linked to the conflict in the Middle East and rising energy prices.

Canada, the world’s fifth-largest natural ​gas producer, shipped its first-ever liquefied natural gas export cargo in June from the recently constructed ​LNG Canada facility in British Columbia, which is led by Shell (SHEL.L), opens new tab and is the first North American LNG export site with direct access to the Pacific Ocean.

Anand said discussions on energy partnerships were taking place with ​countries around the world across a range of sectors including LNG, clean energy, wind, solar and ​nuclear power.

“Every country I speak with asks about potential partnerships in energy,” she said.

Item 1 of 3 France’s President Emmanuel Macron and Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney meet in the small French territory of Saint Pierre and Miquelon, France September 20, 2026. REUTERS/Chris Tanouye TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Anand pointed to discussions earlier ‌this ⁠year between Canada and Germany involving LNG supplies destined for Asia through a swap arrangement, under which Germany benefits from third-party sales rather than direct shipments.

“There is a host of potential deals and relationships that we can execute on energy,” she said, adding that Canada was looking to match ​its energy expertise with ​the needs of partner ⁠countries.

German state-controlled energy group Uniper (UN0k.DE), opens new tab at the end of July also finalised a 20-year liquefied natural gas purchase deal with Canada.

Asked about prospects for ​cooperation with France, Anand said the same logic applied.

Anand said energy ​would be among ⁠the topics discussed when she hosts Germany’s foreign minister in Canada later this week, alongside critical minerals and artificial intelligence.

She said Ottawa was seeking to deepen ties not only with the European Union ⁠as ​a bloc but also with individual member states.

“What Canada is ​doing is deepening its relationship not simply with the EU as a whole, but with individual countries within the EU ​to ensure that our domestic population benefits,” she said.

Reporting by John Irish; Editing by Cynthia Osterman

https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/canada-sees-scope-france-lng-partnership-minister-says-2026-09-21/

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“Canadian liquefied ⁠natural gas projects can help.

​They are important for Europe ⁠and will help open up ⁠new ​opportunities between our two countries,” Macron said.

“We have ⁠also begun bilateral discussions with ⁠the ⁠prime minister on very concrete projects.”

​President Emmanuel Macron ‌on Sunday ​welcomed a new chapter ‌in ties with Canada after the two countries agreed to forge ‌deeper ties with the French ‌leader saying bilateral talks were opening to see how Ottawa could ⁠help ​Europe ⁠with more energy support. “Canadian liquefied ⁠natural gas projects can help. ​They are important for Europe ⁠and will help open up ⁠new ​opportunities between our two countries,” Macron said.

“We have ⁠also begun bilateral discussions with ⁠the ⁠prime minister on very concrete projects.”

(This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)

https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/international/3979619-frances-macron-hails-new-chapter-in-canada-ties-eyes-gas-deals

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A new supply route for the Greek market. METLEN has signed a long-term sale and purchase agreement with PETRONAS through PETCO Trading (UK) Limited for liquefied natural gas deliveries into Greece. Under the arrangement, PTUK will supply six LNG cargoes a year from PETRONAS’ Atlantic portfolio, equal to about 0.6 billion cubic metres annually over five years starting in 2027.

The agreement is designed to widen METLEN’s sourcing options and improve the resilience of its gas procurement. It also adds to Greece’s ambitions to act as an energy gateway for Southeast Europe, where governments and utilities continue to weigh supply security against affordability and the gradual energy transition.

Why the deal matters beyond the two companies. For Greece and neighbouring markets, the importance of the contract lies not only in the volume but in the flexibility of supply. LNG cargoes can be redirected and traded more easily than pipeline gas, making them a valuable tool for balancing seasonal demand and navigating disruptions in global energy flows. That matters in Southeast Europe, where gas infrastructure has expanded in recent years but dependence on imported molecules remains high. Additional LNG-linked arrangements can support market liquidity, reduce concentration risk and strengthen the region’s access to diversified supply sources.

METLEN said the transaction fits into its broader energy strategy, which includes integrated operations across the gas value chain. The company has positioned itself as a participant in Europe’s changing energy map, where trading, logistics and supply flexibility are increasingly as important as production capacity.

What PETRONAS is aiming to achieve

For PETRONAS, the contract reinforces a commercial push to extend its LNG footprint in Europe and the Mediterranean. Through PTUK, the Malaysian energy group is seeking to expand in West of Suez markets while leaning on its global LNG portfolio and trading capabilities to retain and build customer relationships.

The company framed the agreement as part of a wider commitment to offer reliable and adaptable LNG solutions. That stance reflects the broader challenge facing suppliers: customers are not only looking for molecules, but also for delivery certainty, portfolio depth and the ability to respond to shifting demand patterns.

In practical terms, the five-year supply window gives both sides a clearer planning horizon. For a buyer, that can mean better visibility on procurement. For a seller, it secures a long-term outlet for cargoes from a diversified portfolio that can be deployed into multiple markets.

Regional energy security remains the bigger story

The deal lands at a time when governments across Europe are still recalibrating gas strategies after repeated supply shocks in recent years. Even as the continent accelerates its clean energy build-out, gas continues to play a bridging role in power generation, industry and heating, especially in markets that are still building out alternatives.

In that context, contracts such as this one are more than routine trade. They are part of a wider effort to keep supply chains resilient, diversify import dependence and preserve optionality for buyers exposed to volatile global pricing and geopolitical risk.

METLEN’s leadership said the agreement will help diversify LNG sourcing and support Greece’s credentials as a regional energy hub. PETRONAS, meanwhile, said the partnership strengthens its ability to deliver flexible LNG solutions while supporting energy resilience in Greece and across Southeast Europe.

The commercial logic is straightforward: sellers want stable demand, buyers want secure supply, and both want optionality in a market that is still adjusting to structural change. The strategic value, however, may be larger than the cargo count suggests. As Southeast Europe seeks to build a more connected and reliable gas market, deals like this can help shape the region’s next phase of energy integration.

What comes next

The first cargoes under the agreement are scheduled to arrive in 2027, giving both sides time to align logistics, trading plans and downstream demand. If executed smoothly, the contract could become a template for further LNG partnerships in the region, particularly as buyers look for long-term supply certainty without sacrificing flexibility.

For now, the pact underscores a simple but important reality: in Europe’s evolving energy market, security is increasingly being built through commercial partnerships as much as through pipelines and terminals.

https://chemicals.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/petrochemicals/petronas-and-metlen-lock-in-five-year-lng-supply-line-for-greece/134258361

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Under the new agreement, Shell will supply MET with LNG from its US portfolio over a multi-year period, further strengthening MET Group’s access to flexible US LNG supply.

The transaction represents the latest step in the growing strategic relationship between the two companies. In July 2024, MET and Shell signed a 10-year free-on-board LNG purchase agreement, securing long-term access to US LNG and strengthening MET’s supply diversification strategy. In February 2026, the companies further deepened their co-operation through a memorandum of understanding signed in Washington D.C. to explore additional LNG supply and trading opportunities aimed at enhancing Europe’s energy security, one outcome of which is the present SPA that the parties have signed.

As demand grows for more diversified gas procurement strategies, access to US LNG is becoming increasingly important for MET Group and its customers. LNG supplies linked to the US market can help broaden sourcing options while reducing exposure to volatility in European gas benchmarks, including through innovative pricing solutions offered by MET, such as contracts indexed to the US Henry Hub benchmark.

Huibert Vigeveno, CEO of MET Group said: “Customers are at the centre of everything we do, and reliable access to US LNG strengthens our ability to provide greater flexibility and value across European energy markets. This customer-backed approach is what makes MET a pan-European energy champion, enabling us to deliver the best possible service across Europe as well as further contribute to supply security for the continent.”

“Over the last decade, LNG has become a cornerstone of the global energy system, delivering secure energy supply for people around the world,” added Tom Summers, Executive Vice President of LNG Marketing and Trading, Shell. “We are pleased to extend our relationship with MET Group to help meet the needs of its customers.”

https://www.lngindustry.com/liquid-natural-gas/15092026/met-group-and-shell-sign-new-agreement-for-us-lng-supply/

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The Trump administration, which revoked a Biden-era moratorium on new US licenses to export liquefied natural gas on its first day in office, has since approved over 150 million tons of addition export capacity, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said.

“That’s the government giving permission and getting out of the way,” Wright said in remarks announcing the expansion in llouston.

Commonwealth’s expansion plans come as the war in Iran continues to disrupt about one-fifth of global LNG supplies. The conflict has eflectively closed the Strait of Hormuz for shipments from Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, and global buyers are increasingly looking to the US to diversify their supplies. The US is the world’s largest exporter of the fuel and aims to double total export capacity with new LNG plants under construction and expansions at multiple facilities.

Commonwealth’s developer, Caturus, plans for the terminal’s initial. $13 billion phase to have the capacity to produce 9.5 million tons of I.NG annually. The expansion phase would increase the Cameron Parish, Louisiana, facility to 17.3 million tons a year, growing by 7.8 million tons annually in capacity with the additional production units, according to the statement.

The initial phase is expected to start by 2030. Pending permitting approvals and financing, the second phase would follow in the early 2030s, the company said.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-09-15/commonwealth-lng-plans-expansion-that-will-nearly-double-export-capacity

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“Spain has always had the disadvantage of not having oil or gas,” Maarten Wetselaar, Moeve’s chief executive, tells “Euronews”. “But now it is Spain’s moment because it has abundant solar power, very good wind resources and space to build large renewable parks.”

The former Cepsa wants to make the most of that combination. The company has just begun in Palos de la Frontera, Huelva, construction of Onuba, the first phase of the Andalusian Green Hydrogen Valley: more than 1 billion euros of investment in a project that will start with 300 megawatts (MW) of electrolysis capacity.

The plan goes far beyond a single plant. Spain wants to use its renewable resources to build a new industry, cut its energy dependence and, in the longer term, become an energy supplier to other European countries.

But what exactly is green hydrogen? Why does Spain believe it can produce it competitively? And what obstacles still have to be overcome before that ambition becomes reality?

What is green hydrogen?

Although it is often described as one of the energies of the future, hydrogen is not a primary energy source like the sun or the wind. It is an energy carrier: energy has to be used to produce it.

Hydrogen has been used for decades in refineries, in the chemical industry and to make products such as fertilisers. The problem is that most of it is still obtained from fossil fuels. So-called grey hydrogen is mainly produced using natural gas, a process that generates CO2 emissions.

Green hydrogen changes how it is produced. Through a process known as electrolysis, an electric current splits water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen. If the electricity used comes from renewable sources such as solar or wind, we refer to renewable, or green, hydrogen.

And that is where Spain’s first advantage comes in. Producing it requires vast amounts of electricity. According to Wetselaar, power accounts for roughly 70% of the cost of green hydrogen. “If you go to the place in Europe where (renewable electricity) is cheapest, which is the Iberian Peninsula, then your green hydrogen will be very, very competitive,” the Moeve CEO says.

“Spain is a huge source of renewable energy and therefore can be and will be Europe’s leading producer of green hydrogen,” he adds. It is an ambitious forecast by the company, and there are still major hurdles before it can come true. But it helps explain why businesses and public authorities are channelling multi-billion-euro investments into this technology.

If we have renewable electricity, why do we need hydrogen?

This is one of the fundamental questions. Whenever it is possible to use renewable electricity directly, doing so is usually more efficient than using that electricity to make hydrogen and then using the hydrogen as an energy source. The aim is therefore not to replace fossil fuels with hydrogen across the board.

Its main potential lies in sectors that are hard to electrify directly. Certain processes in heavy industry, chemical production and parts of maritime and air transport need alternatives to fossil fuels that batteries cannot always provide in a practical way.

https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/25/a-national-project-what-green-hydrogen-is-and-why-spain-is-backing-it

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