Sempra Infrastructure and JERA Announce Sale and Purchase Agreement for U.S. LNG from Port Arthur LNG Phase 2

HOUSTON, July 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Sempra Infrastructure, a subsidiary of Sempra (NYSE: SRE), and JERA Co., Inc. (JERA) today announced a 20-year sale and purchase agreement for the supply of 1.5 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) of liquefied natural gas (LNG) offtake from the Port Arthur LNG Phase 2 development project in Jefferson County, Texas. The LNG will …

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TC Energy Raises Full-Year Core Profit Forecast on Natural Gas and Power Demand

(Reuters) – Canadian pipeline operator TC Energy raised its full-year adjusted core earnings forecast on Thursday, driven by increased natural gas and power demand and strength in its North America operations. In May, TC Energy said it is forecasting an uptick in capital project announcements later this year and into the next, as coal-to-gas conversions …

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Asia Steps Up US WTI Oil Imports as Middle East Prices Rise, Sources Say

(Reuters) – Asia is expected to step up imports of U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude in the fourth quarter after Middle East oil prices strengthened and opened the arbitrage window, trade sources said. Middle East crude benchmarks Dubai and Murban gained this month on the back of robust demand for high-sulphur oil in Asia, narrowing …

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MPLX LP to Buy Northwind Midstream in $2.38 Billion Deal to Expand Permian Basin Footprint

(Reuters) – MPLX LP said on Thursday it will acquire Northwind Midstream for $2.38 billion in cash to expand its sour gas gathering and processing footprint in the Permian Basin, as producers ramp up drilling in New Mexico. Northwind, backed by Five Point Infrastructure, operates in Lea County, New Mexico, and has more than 200,000 …

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US Hits Iranian Shipping Network with Major New Sanctions

The U.S. Treasury Department announced fresh sanctions on Wednesday on over 115 Iran-linked individuals, entities and vessels, in a sign the Trump administration is doubling down on its “maximum pressure” campaign after bombing Tehran’s key nuclear sites in June. The sanctions broadly target the shipping interests of Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani, the son of Ali Shamkhani, …

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Oil Prices Gain for Fourth Day on Supply Fears From Trump Tariff Threats

(Reuters) – Oil prices gained for a fourth straight day on Thursday, as investors worried about supply shortages amid U.S. President Donald Trump’s push for a swift resolution to the war in Ukraine and threats of tariffs on countries buying Russian oil. Brent crude futures for September delivery , which are set to expire on Thursday, rose …

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Chevron Granted Restricted US License to Operate in Venezuela

Summary New license to allow Chevron to make decisions, contribute to procurement and payments No money from oil proceeds can be transferred to Maduro’s gvmt Chevron had reduced operations, ordered tanker fleet to sail away HOUSTON, July 30 (Reuters) – Chevron has been granted a restricted U.S. license to operate in sanctioned Venezuela, three sources close …

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Oil Shipments From Brazil to US to Resume After Tariff Exemption, Says Lobby Group

By Marta Nogueira RIO DE JANEIRO, July 30 (Reuters) – Energy companies operating in Brazil are expected to resume oil shipments to the United States after several oil products were exempted from U.S. tariffs, the head of Brazilian oil lobby group IBP told Reuters on Wednesday. Oil is Brazil’s top export to the U.S. and …

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Trump Says US and Pakistan Have Concluded Deal on Oil Reserves

By Kanishka Singh Pakistan officials have visited US in recent weeks for talks Pakistan said last week deal was within reach Trump says an oil company will be chosen to build partnership, without elaborating WASHINGTON, July 30 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday his administration struck a deal with Pakistan in which …

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