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US shale wave weakens petroleum market share for Russia, Iran, Venezuela - study

Rising US natural gas production from shale formations has already played a critical role in weakening Russia’s ability to wield an "energy weapon" over its European customers, and this trend will accelerate in the coming decades, according to a new study from Rice University’s Baker Institute.

Southern Union completes pipeline work for new Texas NGL plant

Southern Union said it completed the initial phase of construction to isolate its South Texas system to provide bi-directional flow for liquids-rich gas service.

Southern Union board authorizes merger talks with US midstream firm Williams

The board of directors for natural gas pipeline firm Southern Union said on Friday that it authorized the company to engage in discussions with US midstream firm Williams regarding its $44/share all-cash bid to acquire the company.

Natural gas company Chesapeake seeks to reduce US dependence on OPEC oil

In an effort to help break what it described as a 38-year stranglehold by OPEC on the US economy, Chesapeake Energy unveiled a plan that it says offers a scalable and affordable pathway toward a transportation future that runs on domestic supplies of natural gas and oil from deep shale and other unconventional formations.

Fluor wins advisory deal for new floating LNG import terminal in Lithuania

Fluor said it has been awarded a contract by Lithuania's state-owned oil company Klaipedos Nafta to provide engineering and business support services for a new floating liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal in Klaipeda, Lithuania.

Catalyst can convert natural gas into gasoline - firm

Carbon Sciences, the developer of a technology to make gasoline and other fuels from natural gas and carbon dioxide, has confirmed that recent commercial tests prove the value of the company’s natural gas to gasoline technology.

Sasol picks Foster Wheeler for technical study of Canada gas-to-liquids project

Foster Wheeler has been awarded a contract by Sasol to perform the technical portion of a feasibility study for a planned gas-to-liquids facility in Canada, on behalf of the Sasol/Talisman Energy partnership.

Energy Transfer, Regency to build 530-mile NGL pipeline in Texas

Energy Transfer and Regency Energy will construct an approximately 530-mile natural gas liquids (NGL) pipeline in Texas through their Lone Star NGL joint venture.

Shell agrees to alliance, well manufacturing JV with China National Petroleum Co.

Shell and China National Petroleum Co. (CNPC) on Monday signed a global alliance agreement to emphasize a shared intent to pursue mutually beneficial cooperation opportunities internationally as well as in China, the companies said.

IEA sees increasing natgas use, warns of high oil prices curbing demand

Annual growth in oil demand could average 1.2 million barrels per day (mb/d) between now and 2016, while natural gas demand could grow by around 500 billion cubic meters – around 2.5 times Russia’s current gas exports – during the same time, according to the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) medium-term oil and gas market outlook.