During the period from November 22th to 28th, 2025, the following international news occurred:
1. TotalEnergies invests in LNG-to-power and emissions cutting technology
TotalEnergies is establishing a joint venture with Czech EPH through an all-share transaction worth EUR 5.1 billion (expected completion mid-2026), integrating over 14 GW of assets in countries including the UK and France, strengthening its LNG-to-power footprint, with an annual offtake capacity of 2 million tonnes of LNG. Additionally, at COP30, the company committed USD 100 million to a Climate Investment-related plan, supporting R&D for decarbonization technologies in the oil and gas value chain.
2. Canada to fast track Ksi Lisims LNG project under new infrastructure push
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is backing the Ksi Lisims floating LNG export project in British Columbia, and the country has included it in the fast-track approval process for key projects. The project, led by the Nisga'a Nation, involves a planned investment of USD 30 billion, targets production start in 2029, has an annual capacity of 12 million tonnes, and includes an 800 km gas pipeline and a 95 km power transmission line. With extremely low emissions when connected to hydropower, it will become Canada's second-largest LNG facility.
3. Pakistani firms agree joint venture to recover LNG and CO2 from vent gas
Pakistan's Mari Energies and Ghani Chemical signed a joint venture agreement on November 19 to establish a project company for handling vent gas from the Dhaki Sachal Gas Processing Plant. Mari holds a 51% stake, Ghani holds 49%. The project investment is PKR 14 billion, with an annual production capacity of 80,000 tonnes of LNG and 55,000 tonnes of industrial and food-grade CO2. Expected annual revenue is PKR 17 billion, aiming to achieve emission reductions and create economic value.
4. Financing secured for major 120Gwh Ireland biomethane facility
European asset manager Eiffel Investment Group is providing financing for a major biomethane plant in County Kildare, Ireland. The project is being developed by the Evergreen agribusiness and built by Weltec Biopower, with an investment of EUR 50 million. The plant will start up in mid-2026, using waste from the beer and whiskey industries as feedstock, has an annual capacity of 120 GWh, and will be connected to the Irish national gas grid, supporting the country's 2030 biomethane development targets.
5. Venture Global files for Plaquemines LNG expansion
US LNG producer Venture Global has submitted a permit application to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for the Plaquemines LNG expansion project and has also applied to the Department of Energy for additional export authorizations. The project plans to construct 32 modular liquefaction units in three phases, adding over 30 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of capacity, bringing the total capacity to over 58 mtpa, to meet persistently strong market demand.
6. Iowa RNG facility strengthens US biomethane supply
A Renewable Natural Gas (RNG, or biomethane) facility in Scott County, Iowa, has commenced operation. It was jointly developed by the Scott County Waste Commission and two other partners, and is operated by Waga Energy. The facility uses WAGABOX® technology, processes 185,000 tonnes of landfill waste annually, produces 60 GWh of pipeline-quality RNG per year, reduces CO2 emissions by 15,800 tonnes, and injects the gas into the Mid-America Energy pipeline network, bolstering US biomethane supply.
7. How can IoT technology enhance the intelligent management of gas meters?
With the development of Internet of Things (IoT) technology, the intelligentization of gas meters has become an important trend in future energy management. Utilizing wireless technologies like NB-IoT and LoRaWAN, smart gas meters can transmit gas consumption data in real-time and enable remote monitoring and management, providing strong support for reducing manual meter reading and improving its accuracy.
8. How can IoT smart gas meters implement prepayment systems and remote valve control?
IoT smart gas meters can not only enable prepayment functions through the system but also manage gas supply via remote valve control. This approach effectively addresses the inconveniences of manual meter reading and fee collection associated with traditional gas meters, improving operational efficiency and user experience.
9. Amazon and Sabesp partner with Aganova to tackle water losses across São Paulo
Amazon, Spanish tech company Aganova, and Brazil's Sabesp have partnered to launch a 2025-2035 project for leak detection and repair in water supply pipelines across the São Paulo metropolitan area. Using AI-powered acoustic detection technology supported by AWS cloud, the project will inspect 64 km of large-diameter pipes, saving 21 million liters of water annually. Amazon is simultaneously advancing a forest restoration project; combined, the two initiatives are expected to replenish 354 million liters of water per year, alleviating local water scarcity.
10. Welsh Water advances £667m Cwm Taf scheme, reshaping drinking water infrastructure for South Wales
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water is accelerating the £667 million Cwm Taf Water Supply Strategy, its largest infrastructure project ever. The project will replace and upgrade nearly century-old water supply infrastructure in the Merthyr Tydfil area, including building a new Dan-y-Castell Water Treatment Works (£362 million) and upgrading the Lwyn-Onn Water Treatment Works (£194 million). Planned to start construction in 2027 and meet standards by 2032, it will secure long-term water supply for 1.5 million people in Wales.
11. Reclamation awards $62 million contract for San Juan Lateral Pumping Plant
The US Bureau of Reclamation has awarded Ames Federal Contracting Group a USD 62 million contract to build the San Juan Lateral Pumping Plant No. 1 in northwestern New Mexico. This pumping plant is a key component of the Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project. The project will draw water from the Frank Chee Willeto Reservoir and convey it to a treatment plant. Upon completion, it will provide drinking water to associated communities in New Mexico and Arizona. The overall project is expected to be completed by the end of 2029, with the San Juan Lateral currently over 70% finished.
12. Sacyr Agua leads financial bids for Coquimbo Desalination Project in Chile
Spain's Sacyr Agua has submitted the most competitive financial bid in the tender for a desalination plant project in Chile's Coquimbo region. This project is Chile's first public-private partnership (PPP) desalination plant, involves an investment of USD 318 million, has a 21-year concession period, and a total design capacity of 1200 liters per second (800 l/s initial phase). It includes an 18.7 km water conveyance pipeline and is expected to take 3.5-4 years to build, alleviating local water shortages. The final award decision is expected in the first quarter of 2026.
13. New Mexico expands satellite leak detection program in statewide water conservation effort
New Mexico has signed a four-year agreement with ASTERRA to expand the use of satellite-based technology for locating leaks in underground drinking water pipelines. A pilot earlier this year achieved water savings of 345,000 gallons per day. The new agreement will extend the technology to over a thousand utility companies statewide, including small rural agencies, aiming to support the state's 2040 goal of reducing water use by 25%. It particularly aims to help small rural water companies reduce losses and enhance water supply resilience through data-driven approaches.