CNOOC Names and Delivers Second LNG Carrier of FOB Phase 2, 'Lü Neng Hai'
The second 174,000 m³ LNG carrier of CNOOC's FOB Phase 2 programme, Lü Neng Hai, has been officially named and delivered. The vessel will join the CNOOC LNG shipping fleet, further strengthening China's LNG seaborne transport capacity and supporting supply security for coastal receiving terminals. The FOB Phase 2 series is part of CNOOC's efforts to expand its owned LNG carrier fleet to match the country's growing LNG import volumes and the commissioning schedule of new receiving terminals along the coast. With more domestically contracted carriers entering service, the fleet can better meet peak-season gas delivery needs and improve the flexibility and resilience of China's LNG logistics chain, providing solid shipping support for winter demand peaks and long-term clean energy supply.
Cheniere and QatarEnergy Sign Long-Term SPA Running to 2054
Cheniere, the largest LNG exporter in the United States, and QatarEnergy have signed a long-term sale and purchase agreement under which QatarEnergy will supply 4 million tonnes of LNG per year from 2028 through 2054. The agreement adds to the two companies' existing long-term cooperation and reflects sustained appetite from global buyers for secure, decades-long LNG supply commitments. Cheniere markets LNG from its Sabine Pass and Corpus Christi liquefaction terminals on the U.S. Gulf Coast, while QatarEnergy is expanding the North Field, the world's largest gas field. The deal underpins future portfolio optimization for both parties and offers counterparties confidence in long-horizon LNG trade. It also signals that international LNG buyers continue to lock in supply well into the 2050s despite a growing wave of new liquefaction capacity worldwide.
Gdansk FSRU Terminal Completes Piling of More Than 500 Piles
The floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) terminal project at Gdansk, Poland, has completed piling work for more than 500 piles, marking a new stage of main construction. The terminal will significantly increase Poland's LNG receiving and storage capacity and strengthen energy security for Poland and the wider Central and Eastern European region. Once operational, the facility will work alongside the existing Swinoujscie LNG terminal and the expanding Gdansk infrastructure to diversify gas import routes into the Baltic region. The milestone follows continued progress on marine works and onshore connections, with the project advancing toward commissioning of the FSRU unit. Increased regasification capacity is expected to support regional demand during winter peaks and reduce dependence on a single supply corridor.
Tecnicas Reunidas Wins EPCM Contract for Coastal GasLink Phase 2
Spanish engineering company Tecnicas Reunidas has signed an engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) contract with TGX for Phase 2 of the Coastal GasLink pipeline in Canada. Under the contract, the company will provide design, procurement and construction management services for the expansion of natural gas transmission capacity in British Columbia. Coastal GasLink transports natural gas across the province to the LNG Canada export facility near Kitimat, and Phase 2 work is aimed at supporting incremental liquefaction trains as LNG Canada expands. The award strengthens Tecnicas Reunidas' position in the North American midstream engineering market and adds to its portfolio of large-scale pipeline and energy infrastructure mandates. Detailed engineering and procurement activities are expected to begin as project execution mobilizes.
Singapore Starts Implementation of Second LNG Receiving Facility with Hanwha Ocean-Built FSRU
During Singapore International Energy Week, Singapore LNG Corporation (SLNG) announced agreements with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Jurong Port and engineering firm Wood that move its second LNG receiving facility into implementation. The facility will use a floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) built by South Korea's Hanwha Ocean and is expected to be in service by the end of the decade, berthing at Jurong Port. SLNG's existing terminal on Jurong Island has a regasification capacity of 10 million tonnes per year, and the new facility will lift the country's total capacity to 15 million tonnes per year, adding flexibility to meet Singapore's future gas demand. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Energy and Trade Gan Kim Yong said natural gas will remain critical to Singapore's energy security and that gas import infrastructure must be stable and secure. SLNG also indicated it may consider using spare capacity for LNG bunkering.
Kinder Morgan Takes FID on Two US Natural Gas Pipeline Projects
US pipeline operator Kinder Morgan has taken final investment decisions on two natural gas pipeline joint venture projects, with its share of investment at about USD 4.7 billion, in response to rising gas demand from power plants, data centres and LNG export terminals. The Southeast Connector, developed through the Southern Natural Gas joint venture, will carry up to 2.6 Bcf per day through about 470 miles of new pipeline at an estimated cost of USD 3.1 billion to KMI's share, entering service in phases from late 2030. The Permian Link project, through the NGPL joint venture, will move about 2.8 Bcf per day from the Permian Basin across roughly 434 miles of new pipeline, with a total cost of about USD 4.2 billion and service expected in the third quarter of 2030. KMI also sanctioned the Bear Creek storage expansion and further phases of the Creekside Lateral in Texas, supported by long-term take-or-pay contracts.
APA Group Takes FID on Australia's Bulloo Interlink Pipeline
Australian infrastructure company APA Group has reached a final investment decision on the Bulloo Interlink Pipeline (BIL), committing AUD 700 million to its construction and commissioning, supported by a five-year take-or-pay gas transportation and storage agreement with Origin Energy. The BIL is Stage 3B of APA's East Coast Gas Grid expansion plan and is designed to relieve projected north-to-south transport constraints in Australia's east coast gas market. The underground, high-pressure transmission pipeline will link APA's South West Queensland Pipeline with the Moomba to Sydney Pipeline in New South Wales, with a maximum capacity of 800 TJ per day. Construction is scheduled to begin in early 2027, subject to approvals, with targeted commercial operations in winter 2029. Together with earlier stages, the programme will increase APA's north-to-south transport capacity by more than 50% since 2023, unlocking gas volumes from Queensland and the Northern Territory for southern markets.
Pingdingshan Shilong District Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase 2 Races Toward Year-End Operation
Phase 2 of the Zhongrui Water wastewater treatment plant in Shilong District, Pingdingshan, Henan Province, has entered the final sprint toward completion, with operation planned by the end of the year. The expansion will raise the plant's treatment capacity, meeting growing wastewater loads from the district's urban and industrial users and improving the quality of the regional water environment. Once in service, the facility will support local river remediation targets and provide additional reclaimed water for ecological and industrial uses. The project is part of a broader push across Henan to accelerate urban sewage collection and treatment infrastructure, strengthen pipe network coverage and reduce untreated discharges. Construction teams are completing mechanical and electrical installation, commissioning of treatment units and site finishing works to secure the year-end operation target, which will mark a major upgrade of Shilong District's wastewater management system.
Delhi Jal Board Launches INR 89.4 Billion Water and Sewerage Infrastructure Programme
Delhi Jal Board has launched 43 water and sewerage infrastructure projects with a combined investment of INR 89.41 billion (about USD 1.06 billion), inaugurating 10 projects and laying foundation stones for 33 others. The programme focuses on expanding sewage treatment capacity, modernising the water supply system, improving drainage and preventing untreated wastewater from entering the Yamuna River. Key components include a 124-million-gallon-per-day sewage treatment plant at Okhla estimated at INR 11.61 billion, upgrades to eight existing sewage treatment plants that will lift their combined capacity from 78.2 MGD to 140.8 MGD, and 29 decentralised sewage treatment plants and pumping stations across Outer Delhi serving 358 unauthorised colonies and 113 villages. The package also covers about 1,034 kilometres of new sewer network and a new 477-MLD water treatment facility at Chandrawal, strengthening the capital's long-term urban water security.
Uisce Eireann Begins Wastewater Network Upgrade in Castletroy to Support New Homes
Ireland's national water utility Uisce Eireann has begun a project to upgrade the wastewater network in Castletroy, Limerick, to support the delivery of essential new homes and future development in the area. The works involve installing 1.2 kilometres of new wastewater sewer main along Dublin Road, Monaleen Heights, Elm Road and Groody Road, increasing capacity in the local network so that the infrastructure needed for a growing community is in place. The project is being delivered on behalf of Uisce Eireann by Ward and Burke Construction and is expected to be complete in early summer 2027, with 24-hour working during an initial weekend window to minimise disruption. The scheme forms part of Uisce Eireann's Growth and Development Programme, which provides the infrastructure needed for new homes, sustainable growth and thriving communities across Ireland.
New York State Awards Nearly USD 500 Million for Drinking Water and Sewer Projects
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced nearly USD 500 million in Water Infrastructure Improvement and Intermunicipal Water Infrastructure Grants for 106 drinking water and sewer projects across every region of the state, the first installment of her USD 3.75 billion clean water investment plan. The grants support projects with total costs of USD 1.4 billion and are projected to save local ratepayers USD 1 billion in debt service while creating an estimated 22,400 jobs in construction and related industries. Funding includes USD 119 million in enhanced grants, USD 64 million to identify and replace lead service lines and USD 120 million for municipalities that worked with the Environmental Facilities Corporation's community assistance teams. The investment helps local governments modernize aging infrastructure, address legacy threats such as lead service lines and emerging contaminants, and lay the foundation for sustainable growth while keeping costs affordable for families and businesses.
United Utilities Plans GBP 3.7 Billion to Ensure 'Only Rain Enters Lake Windermere'
United Utilities has set out plans to invest GBP 3.7 billion in the Lake Windermere catchment as part of its proposal to ensure that only rainwater enters the lake, England's largest natural body of freshwater. The programme would separate rainwater from the sewerage system across the watershed, building new surface water sewers and storage assets so that storm overflows no longer discharge into the lake and its feeder becks during wet weather. The scheme, described as one of the most significant investments ever proposed for a single English lake catchment, aims to cut nutrient inputs, protect bathing water quality and support the recovery of aquatic ecosystems in the UNESCO World Heritage landscape. Detailed design and consultation with communities, regulators and environmental groups are under way ahead of construction phasing, with interventions ranging from source control and pipe separation to nature-based storage solutions across the catchment.