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Thyssengas starts work on Netherlands–Germany hydrogen pipeline | Hydrogen

German gas transmission operator Thyssengas has held a groundbreaking ceremony in Hoogstede to mark the start of work on a cross-border hydrogen pipeline between the Netherlands and Germany. The 52km project will convert a natural gas pipeline between Vlieghuis in the Netherlands and Ochtrup in Münsterland. In October 2024, the Federal Network Agency approved the hydrogen core network, officially marking the start of development of a country-wide hydrogen infrastructure. The system is expected to be fully hydrogen compliant by 2027. The pipeline conversion including valve and compressor component replacements, plus contaminant removal. There are challenges that attach. Re-purposing natural gas pipelines at scale can be a risky undertaking and concerns persist over hydrogen embrittlement in steel pipelines. Thyssengas currently operates around 4,440km of natural gas pipelines, mainly in North Rhine–Westphalia. In May, National Gas and… Read More »Thyssengas starts work on Netherlands–Germany hydrogen pipeline | Hydrogen

South Texas LNG project cleared for completion in late 2029

The U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has reissued the final order authorizing the construction and operation of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) project Texas LNG, a subsidiary of Glenfarne Energy Transition, proposes to build in the Port of Brownsville, Texas. The post South Texas LNG project cleared for completion in late 2029 appeared first on Offshore Energy.

Potential imbalance in oil demand and supply on the cards

With data showing the availability of proven reserves for only 14 years of current production, Rystad Energy, an energy market intelligence group, has pointed out that in a scenario where oil demand is on the rise, supply may struggle even with high prices, but if the energy transition gets a boost, demand could fall. The post Potential imbalance in oil demand and supply on the cards appeared first on Offshore Energy.

Furetank making strides in transition to fossil fuel-free shipping

Furetank has launched a new company for trading emission reductions under the FuelEU Maritime regulation and signed an agreement securing all the biogas required to operate its wholly and partly owned gas-propelled vessels trading in the EU during 2025.  The post Furetank making strides in transition to fossil fuel-free shipping appeared first on Offshore Energy.

Four EU countries and Egypt make up top five US LNG importers

Within the global gas story, many chapters are being written, including a U.S. wave of upcoming liquefied natural gas (LNG) developments, where the export boom continues to fuel new projects, as the European regasification build-out continues. The post Four EU countries and Egypt make up top five US LNG importers appeared first on Offshore Energy.