During the period from August 23th to 29th, 2025, the following international news occurred:
1. Scarborough LNG targets first cargo in second half of 2026
Australia’s Woodside Energy announced that the Scarborough LNG project is 86% complete, with the first cargo targeted for delivery in the second half of 2026. The project has an annual production capacity of 8 million tonnes and includes the Scarborough gas field, the construction of a second LNG train at Pluto, and modifications to existing facilities. In June, a supply agreement was signed with Malaysia’s Petronas for 1.5 million tonnes per year.
2. Nikkiso to supply LNG equipment for Bahamas power project
U. S.-based Nikkiso Group will supply LNG regasification and cryogenic equipment for the New Providence Gas Project in the Bahamas. The project includes the construction of an LNG receiving terminal with a daily regasification capacity of 55 million cubic feet, aiming to replace diesel power generation with LNG and reduce carbon emissions. The first gas turbine is expected to be operational by the first quarter of 2026, supporting the country’s goal of achieving 30% renewable energy by 2030.
3. Amigo LNG signs 20-year SPA with Gunvor Singapore
Amigo LNG signed a 20-year LNG sale and purchase agreement with Gunvor Singapore, under which it will supply 850,000 tonnes per year starting from the second half of 2028. The project is the first large-scale LNG export terminal on the west coast of the Americas, with the first train having an annual production capacity of 3.9 million tonnes. Leveraging its location in Guaymas, Mexico, it will supply competitive LNG to customers in Asia and Latin America.
4. Sempra signs up ConocoPhilips for Port Arthur LNG Phase 2 offtake
Sempra Infrastructure, a subsidiary of U.S.-based Sempra, signed a 20-year LNG sale and purchase agreement with ConocoPhillips, under which ConocoPhillips will purchase 4 million tonnes per year from the Port Arthur LNG Phase 2 project in Texas. This builds on the strategic cooperation between the two parties in Phase 1, where ConocoPhillips holds a 30% equity stake and offtake volume of 5 million tonnes per year. Phase 2 includes two trains with a total annual capacity of approximately 13 million tonnes, bringing the project’s total capacity to 26 million tonnes. Phase 1 is expected to commence operations in 2027–2028, and a final investment decision for Phase 2 is expected by the end of this year.
5. Phase 3 expansion of Singapore’s Changi Water Reclamation Plant to begin
Singapore’s Public Utilities Board (PUB) has appointed a consortium of Binnies Singapore and AECOM to undertake the Phase 3 expansion of the Changi Water Reclamation Plant. The project will add a daily treatment capacity of 96 million gallons and utilize advanced wastewater treatment technologies to enhance operational efficiency. The plant is one of the largest wastewater treatment facilities in the world, and the expansion will strengthen Singapore’s water resilience and sustainability.
6. SPML Infra secures USD 123 million water supply project in Indore, India
Indian infrastructure company SPML Infra has secured an order worth INR 10.73 billion (approximately $123 million) from the Indore Municipal Corporation to build a water treatment plant with a daily capacity of 400 million liters, a water intake structure with a capacity of 1.65 billion liters, and a 22-kilometer water transmission pipeline to enhance the city’s water supply system. The project is part of India’s AMRUT 2.0 initiative, with a construction period of 30 months and includes 10 years of operation and maintenance. Upon completion, it will benefit over 2 million residents.
7. SEWA advances projects worth more than $1 billion to boost water security in Sharjah, UAE
The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) is investing AED 4 billion (over $1 billion) to advance water projects, including the construction of the Al Hamriyah desalination plant with a daily capacity of 90 million gallons, three pumping stations, nine reservoirs with a total capacity of 180 million gallons, and a 245-kilometer water transmission pipeline. The project is expected to be completed by the third quarter of 2027, aiming to enhance water security and sustainable supply in Sharjah and the central region.
8. California's Hi-Desert Water District breaks ground on $103 million sewer expansion
California’s Hi-Desert Water District has launched a $103 million Phase 2 sewer collection system project, which is part of a ten-year wastewater infrastructure plan. Upon completion, the project will transport 210,000 gallons of wastewater daily through 32 miles of new pipelines to treatment and recycling facilities, benefiting over 2,000 households. The project is primarily funded by state grants and low-interest loans. It aims to protect groundwater from nitrate contamination from septic tanks and comply with regulations prohibiting the discharge of septic tank wastewater.
9. $30M investment brings drought-resilient water supply to Lake Tahoe’s West Shore
The Lake Tahoe Public Utility District has completed the construction of a water treatment plant for the Lake Tahoe’s West Shore, with an investment of $30 million. The plant replaces a nearly 20-year-old temporary seasonal facility and now operates year-round. It draws water directly from the lake, using membrane filtration and ultraviolet disinfection technologies, with a daily treatment capacity of nearly 1 million gallons, providing a drought-resilient water supply for 2,400 households year-round. The project includes an underwater pumping station and received a $5.5 million grant from the California Department of Water Resources and a $19.7 million low-interest loan. The project ensures reliable water supply and firefighting capabilities, enhancing drought resilience.