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Liquefied natural gas (LNG)

Compared with natural gas, liquefied natural gas is easier to ship and store. But the energy required to liquefy, ship, store and convert the fossil fuel back into a gas makes it more destructive for the environment.

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An LNG tanker docking at the Ras Laffan gas terminal in Qatar

An LNG tanker docking at the Ras Laffan gas terminal in Qatar

Is Europe on the brink of a new gas crisis?

A cold November, rising gas prices and the likely imminent end to a key pipeline gas contract have prompted concerns.

A worker in a yellow hi-vis vest and a white hardhat stands with his back to the camera, near a pipeline, Nord Stream 2 written on his back

A worker in a yellow hi-vis vest and a white hardhat stands with his back to the camera, near a pipeline, Nord Stream 2 written on his back

Nord Stream: Gas, politics and war

Who was behind explosions that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines in September 2022? A closer look at the timeline.

Two workers walking outside an oil refinery

Two workers walking outside an oil refinery

War in Ukraine: Russian oil still flowing into the EU

Ukraine is taking direct action to limit the flow of Russian oil and gas to Europe.

Gas flares from an oil platform in Nigeria in 2009

Gas flares from an oil platform in Nigeria in 2009

Should African nations develop their fossil fuel resources?

Would Senegal, Africa's lastest oil producer, and other African nations be better off keeping oil and gas in the ground?

A Ukrainian worker checks gas valves of the main natural gas pipeline at the gas-compressor station in Boyarka village near Kiyv, Ukraine on April 22, 2015

A Ukrainian worker checks gas valves of the main natural gas pipeline at the gas-compressor station in Boyarka village near Kiyv, Ukraine on April 22, 2015

How EU could use Ukraine's pipelines when Russia deal ends

The European Union has opened talks with Azerbaijan to replace more Russian gas exports to the EU.

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DW Sendung Made in Germany

Can this magic fuel clean up the shipping industry?

Is ammonia a realistic alternative to marine diesel? There are big challenges, but great potential.

An artificially generated imaged of the Icon of the Seas cruise ship

An artificially generated imaged of the Icon of the Seas cruise ship

Pollution at sea: How green are cruise ships really?

The cruise industry is booming. But what's driving the hype and how can cruising be made more sustainable?

Energie Immer mehr riesige Tanker mit verflüssigtem Erdgas (LNG

Energie Immer mehr riesige Tanker mit verflüssigtem Erdgas (LNG

The truth about LNG

We're building infrastructure to trade more and more LNG. But shouldn't we be moving AWAY from fossil fuels?

Flames rising from the burning of excess hydrocarbons at a natural gas field in Iraq, a row of palm trees in the foreground

Flames rising from the burning of excess hydrocarbons at a natural gas field in Iraq, a row of palm trees in the foreground

Fossil fuel giants fall short on climate goals

They may tout a low-carbon future, but many of the top oil and gas companies are failing to meet global climate goals.

Flaring at Venture Global´s Cameron Parish LNG facility in the United States

Flaring at Venture Global´s Cameron Parish LNG facility in the United States

US LNG stop: Germany's energy security in danger?

A US ban on new LNG projects gets accolades from activists, but nations relying on the US fuel are shocked.

A large cruise ship with two seagulls in the foreground

A large cruise ship with two seagulls in the foreground

Can ship cruises actually be net zero by 2050?

A lack of alternative fuels and desire to save money has kept cruise companies from significantly reducing emissions.

The floating LNG terminial Energos Power docked in the German port of Mukran

The floating LNG terminial Energos Power docked in the German port of Mukran

Germany: Disputed floating LNG terminal arrives at Rügen

Proponents praise German energy independence, critics claim it will turn the island into a "fossil fuel energy park."

A view of many wind turbines in the North Sea

A view of many wind turbines in the North Sea

Can Germany meet its ambitious wind energy targets?

Industry figures have cast doubt on the goal of quadrupling wind power by 2030, partly due to inadequate infrastructure.

a flares light up a LNG facility

a flares light up a LNG facility

Germany helps fuel explosion in US gas exports

A boom in LNG exports from the US to Europe, and especially Germany, is driving massive fossil fuel expansion.

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu (center) on stage at the German-Nigerian Business Forum 2023 in Berlin

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu (center) on stage at the German-Nigerian Business Forum 2023 in Berlin

German-Nigerian Business Forum seeks to woo investors

The summit sent a clear message: Africa's most populous nation is open for business.

young woman in hat and gloves sitting on sofa

young woman in hat and gloves sitting on sofa

Germany no longer fears cold winter without gas

Germany is facing a second winter without Russian gas. But for shortages to really bite, a lot would have to go wrong.

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Major Chinese property developer at risk of default - EU buying record volumes of Russian LNG

An oil rig at sunset

An oil rig at sunset

Oil markets watchful amid Israel-Hamas war

The terror attacks on Israel have not yet prompted energy price spikes. But the risk of escalation has markets nervous.

Part of Inpex Corp.'s onshore natural gas processing facility in Darwin, Australia, on July 24, 2018

Part of Inpex Corp.'s onshore natural gas processing facility in Darwin, Australia, on July 24, 2018

LNG supplies: Why Europe is spooked by Australian strike

If workers at liquefied natural gas facilities walk off the job, Europe may have to outbid China for other gas supplies.

Rwandan policemen guard The Total Mozambique LNG Project in Afungi in the Cabo Delgado province

Rwandan policemen guard The Total Mozambique LNG Project in Afungi in the Cabo Delgado province

Is Mozambique ready to restart its LNG projects?

Mozambique's president says that the security situation in Cabo Delgado has improved. But do locals agree with him?

The LNG terminal in Swinoujscie, Poland

The LNG terminal in Swinoujscie, Poland

Why Poland is taking so long to build floating gas terminal

Poland plans to take up to six years to build a LNG terminal. For Germany, it took less than a year. Why the difference?

A man walking in front of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline in Lubmin, Germany

A man walking in front of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline in Lubmin, Germany

EU muscles into gas market with joint buyers' club

With its joint purchasing power, the EU hopes that pooling demand for gas will keep prices down and supplies flowing.

An LNG tanker at sea

An LNG tanker at sea

LNG for Germany: UAE delivers first shipment

As the first load of liquefied natural gas from the UAE arrives in Germany, debate about its impact continues.

Workers at a floating LNG terminal in Germany

Workers at a floating LNG terminal in Germany

Green hydrogen: How can it help stop climate change?

The molecule can carry the energy needed to replace fuels in polluting industries, but it will be hard to make enough.

A shot of the floating LNG facility at Brunsbüttel in northern Germany on January 20, 2023

A shot of the floating LNG facility at Brunsbüttel in northern Germany on January 20, 2023

Third floating LNG terminal arrives in northern Germany

A third facility to process liquified natural gas (LNG) has docked in the northern industrial port of Brunsbüttel.

Einweihung LNG Terminal Lubmin Olaf Scholz

Einweihung LNG Terminal Lubmin Olaf Scholz

Scholz: Germany 'getting through winter' without crisis

The German chancellor celebrated the government's ability to evade an economic crisis or gas shortage this winter.

Lighting a gas stove with a match

Lighting a gas stove with a match

Europe's gas prices face uncertain future

Gas prices in Europe have fallen, but the worst isn't over for the region. Experts expect a tough winter next year.

German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck shaking hands with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store

German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck shaking hands with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store

Germany and Norway reach blue hydrogen agreement

Germany's RWE and Norway's Equinor have agreed to supply Germany with low-emissions hydrogen fuel.

This picture shows a view of the facility of the Lozenets-Nedyalsko natural gas transit pipeline to Turkey near the village of Lozenets on August 3, 2018. - The gas pipeline extension will increase the capacity of transited natural gas from 14 billion to 15.7 billion cubic metres a year,and will enable the transportation of gas in the opposite direction from Turkey to Bulgaria

This picture shows a view of the facility of the Lozenets-Nedyalsko natural gas transit pipeline to Turkey near the village of Lozenets on August 3, 2018. - The gas pipeline extension will increase the capacity of transited natural gas from 14 billion to 15.7 billion cubic metres a year,and will enable the transportation of gas in the opposite direction from Turkey to Bulgaria

Bulgaria signs deal for gas supplies via Turkey

Bulgargaz has penned a 13-year deal for access to Turkey's liquefied natural gas terminals and transit network.

The Maria Energy tanker docks at the floating terminal in Wilhelmshaven

The Maria Energy tanker docks at the floating terminal in Wilhelmshaven

First LNG tanker arrives at Germany's new floating terminal

Germany has received its first standard shipment of LNG to one of its newly built terminals on the North Sea.

Greenpeace activists sail next to Russian tanker "Ust Luga" near Asgardstrand, Norway on April 25, 2022

Greenpeace activists sail next to Russian tanker "Ust Luga" near Asgardstrand, Norway on April 25, 2022

How Putin's war destroyed Russia's business model

As a result of the war in Ukraine, Russia has lost Europe — its largest foreign investor and receiver of energy exports.

A natural gas meter

A natural gas meter

Germany's Habeck thanks citizens for saving gas amid crisis

Economy Minister Robert Habeck said Germans are not using as much heating as the prior year, despite the cold winter.

German Economy Minister Robert Habeck, Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Finance Minister Christian Lindner wear yellow safety jackets while opening Germany's first LNG gas terminal

German Economy Minister Robert Habeck, Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Finance Minister Christian Lindner wear yellow safety jackets while opening Germany's first LNG gas terminal

Germany: Scholz opens country's first LNG terminal

The floating terminal's high-profile opening was sharply criticized by environmental groups.

"Höegh Esperanza" will serve as a floating platform to land and regasify LNG

"Höegh Esperanza" will serve as a floating platform to land and regasify LNG

To quit Russian gas, EU burns billions on LNG

The EU has put billions into replacing Russian gas with LNG. This could be a dead end for taxpayers and for the climate.

QatarEnergy workers in Ras Laffan control center overlooking ship

QatarEnergy workers in Ras Laffan control center overlooking ship

Qatar signs gas export deal with Germany

The deal struck with QatarEnergy and Conoco Phillips is set to go into effect in 2026 and last 15 years.

Round gas storage tanks in Mariendorf, Berlin

Round gas storage tanks in Mariendorf, Berlin

Germany's gas storage levels hit 100% capacity

Germany's gas storage facilities are now at full capacity as the country prepares for a winter of disrupted supplies.

The quay in Wilhelmshaven where gas is to be delivered and regasified

The quay in Wilhelmshaven where gas is to be delivered and regasified

Germany opens first quay to import liquefied natural gas

Germany opens a quay adapted to import liquified natural gas as Berlin pursues a rapid change to its energy strategy.

An LNG tanker in the sea

An LNG tanker in the sea

LNG tankers stuck amid gas crunch

A number of LNG tankers are lying idle off the Spanish coast because storage facilities are full.

Close-up of a gas flame on a stove

Close-up of a gas flame on a stove

Energy crisis, Ukraine top EU summit agenda

At their two-day summit, EU leaders are aiming to find a solution for the energy crisis and provide support to Ukraine.

An LNG carrier unloading liquefied natural gas in a regasification terminal in Bilbao, Spain.

An LNG carrier unloading liquefied natural gas in a regasification terminal in Bilbao, Spain.

Europe's Liquefied Natural Gas demand surge hits Asia

European demand for LNG has plugged an energy gap, while also creating one in Asia.

Indonesian Minister of Environment and Forestry Siti Nurbaya Bakar (R) with the Executive Vice President of the European Commission, Frans Timmermans

Indonesian Minister of Environment and Forestry Siti Nurbaya Bakar (R) with the Executive Vice President of the European Commission, Frans Timmermans

EU races to strengthen ties with Indonesia

There is a renewed optimism that Brussels is now building meaningful cooperation with Southeast Asia's largest economy.

Coal barges are pictured as they queue to be pull along Mahakam river in Samarinda, East Kalimantan province, Indonesia

Coal barges are pictured as they queue to be pull along Mahakam river in Samarinda, East Kalimantan province, Indonesia

How the EU's new energy plans impact Southeast Asia

As global power prices rise, developing countries are being forced to spend more on increasingly expensive gas or coal.

Baltic Pipe

Baltic Pipe

Baltic Pipe speeds up exit from Russian gas

Government representatives from Poland, Denmark and Norway have opened the new Baltic Pipe.

Chancellor Olaf Scholz greeted by UAE Environment Minister Miriam bint Mohammed Saeed upon arrival

Chancellor Olaf Scholz greeted by UAE Environment Minister Miriam bint Mohammed Saeed upon arrival

Scholz welcomes energy security deal in UAE

On the second day of his visit to the Gulf region, Chancellor Olaf Scholz has discussed LNG supplies in Abu Dhabi.

Germany's Economy minister Robert Habeck and State premier Manuela Schwesig visit future LNG terminal in industry harbour Lubmin

Germany's Economy minister Robert Habeck and State premier Manuela Schwesig visit future LNG terminal in industry harbour Lubmin

Germany to sign LNG contracts in UAE

As Chancellor Olaf Scholz planned to discuss energy needs with Gulf states, Germany stepped up LNG projects.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz speaking at the German Employer Day conference

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz speaking at the German Employer Day conference

Germany's Scholz: 'We will make it through this winter'

Germany is set to cut off its dependence on Russian gas fully by the end of next year.

Olaf Scholz and Justin Trudeau in Montreal

Olaf Scholz and Justin Trudeau in Montreal

Germany and Canada sign hydrogen deal

German energy companies have already agreed to import Canadian hydrogen.

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Germany and Canada hold energy supply talks

Chancellor Olaf Scholz is on a three-day visit seeking to foster new energy ties amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz boards a flight to Canada on August 21, 2022

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz boards a flight to Canada on August 21, 2022

Scholz heads to Canada for energy talks

During the three-day visit, the German chancellor is set to sign a long-term deal to receive green hydrogen from Canada.

Rows of pipes on top of each other. A man stands in one pipe

Rows of pipes on top of each other. A man stands in one pipe

Germany considers fracked gas amid energy crisis

As Berlin scrambles to cut its dependence on Russian gas, could taboo fracking creep into the energy mix?