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Royal Dutch Shell launched a long-anticipated US$25 billion share buyback programme on 26 July as its debt eased while second quarter profits came in far below forecasts.

Equinor said on 26 July that Q2 adjusted operating income rose from a year ago but missed forecasts due to higher maintenance costs at its Norwegian fields.

The US Energy Department on 25 July cleared the way for faster approval of small scale exports of natural gas including LNG to Latin American countries.

Investors should feel confident about BP’s, Eni’s and Shell’s increased wave of new project approvals during the recent downturn.

On a hot sunny day in July, Europe’s largest port is busy loading LNG onto a tanker, creating snow flurries during a heat wave.

Venice Energy aims to import LNG through Port Adelaide.

The world’s largest oil companies are pumping more natural gas than ever before.

Vopak will invest in Elenergy Terminal Pakistan Ltd.

Appetite for LNG to fade as reactors start up again.

Shell and its partner had already found a buyer and would build an LNG receiving terminal.

Gastech Insights was keen to hear more about the market developments and opportunities from one of the consortium members, Tecnicas Reunidas.

American LNG cargoes vie with pipeline supply from Gazprom.

Becomes world's second largest LNG player.

The Kremlin rejected US President Donald Trump’s description of Germany as a “captive” of Russia due to its energy reliance.

Bangladesh announced two major energy deals on 11 July, with a total $5.8 billion investment.