Uniper and Ksi Lisims LNG Sign 20-Year Long-Term Supply Agreement
German utility Uniper and Canada's Ksi Lisims LNG have signed a long-term LNG sale and purchase agreement under which Uniper will purchase 2 million tonnes of LNG per year (approximately 30 TWh) on an FOB basis for up to 20 years, with first deliveries expected from 2032. It is the first major long-term LNG supply agreement between Canada and Germany. The project is being developed in partnership with Western LNG and the Nisga'a Nation government, and will leverage hydropower to produce low-carbon LNG.
Eni Reaches Final Investment Decision on Cyprus' Cronos Project
Eni has announced a final investment decision (FID) for the development of the Cronos gas field in deepwater Block 6 offshore Cyprus, targeting first gas exports from Cyprus in 2028. The field holds more than 3 trillion cubic feet of gas initially in place, with peak production of 500 million cubic feet per day. Gas will be transported to Egypt's Zohr facilities for processing and liquefied at the Damietta LNG plant for export to Europe. Cronos is Cyprus' first oil and gas development project.
Baker Hughes Secures Technology Order for Venture Global's CP2 LNG Expansion
Baker Hughes has received a major order from Venture Global for its CP2 LNG expansion project, providing a comprehensive liquefaction solution for the Louisiana project, including compression equipment and related technologies. CP2 is Venture Global's flagship planned LNG export project, and this order further consolidates the partnership between the two companies.
MT Group Awarded Construction Contract for Germany's Brunsbüttel LNG Terminal
MT Group has been awarded a major construction contract by the Cobra IS/Sener consortium for Germany's Brunsbüttel LNG terminal, covering the implementation of balance of plant (BoP) works. The terminal is key infrastructure for strengthening Germany's LNG import capacity and reducing dependence on a single gas source.
PETRONAS and Japan's Hokuriku Electric Sign HOA to Renew Long-Term LNG Deal
PETRONAS LNG has signed a heads of agreement with Japan's Hokuriku Electric Power Co. to negotiate the renewal of a long-term LNG supply agreement. Hokuriku Electric is one of PETRONAS' key long-standing customers, and the renewal will ensure stable LNG supply for central Japan, extending the two companies' long-term energy partnership.
NYK to Invest in EIG's MidOcean Energy
NYK Line has decided to participate in an investment in MidOcean Energy, an LNG company backed by EIG, to expand its LNG value chain presence and establish a strategic partnership in LNG shipping. MidOcean Energy holds a high-quality LNG asset portfolio across key global markets.
CSCEC Signs Contract for Kuwait's North Kabad Wastewater Treatment Plant and Associated Works
China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC) has signed a contract with Kuwait's Ministry of Public Works for the North Kabad wastewater treatment plant and associated works, valued at approximately KWD 999.85 million (about RMB 22.4 billion). The project adopts an integrated EPC+OM model, comprising one wastewater treatment plant, three pumping stations and related transmission pipelines. The implementation period includes five years of design, construction, installation and commissioning, plus five years of maintenance and operation, and will enhance Kuwait's wastewater treatment and water reuse capacity.
Watercare Unveils NZ$15.2 Billion Ten-Year Water Supply Upgrade Plan
New Zealand's Auckland water utility Watercare has announced its largest-ever infrastructure investment programme, with NZ$15.2 billion in capital expenditure over the next decade covering more than 1,000 projects across nine areas. The largest project is the NZ$1.7 billion Waikato water supply scheme, including a new intake, 50 km of pipelines, the new Pukekohe West reservoir and a water treatment plant. Upon completion in 2033, water supply to Auckland will increase from 200 million to 300 million litres per day. The programme also includes NZ$1.6 billion to improve water quality in the Waitematā Harbour and NZ$600 million to upgrade the Rosedale wastewater treatment plant.
CHEC Wins Aid-Funded Gwadar Seawater Desalination Plant Project in Pakistan
China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) has received the letter of award for the China-aided Gwadar seawater desalination plant project in Pakistan, with a contract period of 12 months. The project scope includes the construction of a new desalination plant with a daily capacity of 5,000 tonnes, comprising an intake head, intake pipelines, the desalination plant building, auxiliary production structures, equipment procurement and installation, and other ancillary facilities.
Acciona Secures Contract for Saudi Arabia's Jubail 3B Independent Water Plant
Spain's Acciona has been awarded a major contract valued at US$398 million for Saudi Arabia's Jubail 3B Independent Water Plant (IWP). The project will use seawater reverse osmosis technology to produce desalinated water, supporting industrial and municipal water supply in Saudi Arabia as part of the kingdom's strategy to expand its desalination capacity.
Combined Group Tops Bidding for Kuwait's Southern Treated Water System Project
Kuwait's Combined Group Contracting has announced that it ranked first (lowest bid) in the tender for the Southern Treated Water System project, with a bid of KWD 15.996 million (approximately US$52 million). The project will build a treated water transmission and distribution system serving southern Kuwait, supporting national water resources management.
Former ICE President Calls for Cross-Party Long-Term Water Investment in UK
Sir John Armitt, expert adviser to the UK's National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority and former President of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), has called for cross-party support for long-term water infrastructure investment. He warned that England needs to add approximately 1.3 billion litres of storage capacity each year to cope with drought and extreme weather, noting that no major reservoirs have been built in the UK since the late 1980s, and that an additional 4 billion litres of water per day will be needed by 2040.