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Global natural gas markets are on the verge of a major transformation, with unprecedented LNG capacity growth projected through the end of the decade, according to the International Energy Agency’s new Gas 2025 outlook released Monday.

Major infrastructure projects are moving forward across the globe, including Williams’ proposed Wild Trail gas expansion in Utah, CB&I’s crude storage tanks for Argentina’s Vaca Muerta terminal, BKV’s East Texas CCS facility, and Sumitomo’s backing of a U.K. CO₂ pipeline. Kinder Morgan also advanced its $1.7 billion Mississippi-to-Alabama gas pipeline into federal review.

Shell CEO Wael Sawan says LNG will be the company’s biggest growth driver over the next decade, with demand expected to climb 60% by 2040 and key projects underway in Canada, Abu Dhabi and Nigeria.

ExxonMobil will cut 2,000 jobs worldwide as part of a global restructuring, adding to widespread oil and gas sector layoffs amid weaker prices and industry consolidation.

A new pipeline system, MASiP, uses embedded fiber-optic technology to deliver real-time monitoring of pressure, stress, strain, and vibration. The innovation enables smarter pig tracking, reduces stuck pig risks, and could significantly cut costs and downtime for pipeline operators.

The report highlights steady U.S. shale output, rising production from Brazil and Guyana, and LNG demand growth to 900 Bcm by 2035, led by U.S. and Middle East exports.

EUROPIPE expert Christoph Bosch outlines a new toughness model using drop-weight tear testing to improve safety in CO₂ pipelines, addressing limits of traditional Charpy impact tests.

Generative AI is reshaping geospatial technology, giving energy companies powerful new tools to detect pipeline leaks, methane emissions, and right-of-way risks. AI-driven satellite imagery analysis is helping operators cut costs, improve safety, and reduce environmental risks.

ADNOC’s investment arm and partners have withdrawn their $18.7 billion takeover bid for Australian gas producer Santos, ending months of talks and slowing the UAE company’s global gas expansion strategy.

Pipeline compressor stations are a significant source of methane emissions if not properly managed. This article explores process hazard analysis, settle-out pressure, and practical safeguards operators can adopt to reduce fugitive emissions, improve safety, and prepare for green hydrogen transport.

Strohm has completed offshore field trials of its thermoplastic composite pipe (TCP) with Petrobras in Brazil’s Campos Basin. The tests confirmed the pipe’s durability, ease of installation, and potential for pre-salt applications, while offering a lower-carbon alternative to conventional flexible pipes.

Wood Mackenzie expects new gas-fired generation projects of around 890 gigawatt (GW) capacity to be added globally between 2025 and 2040, with the U.S. and China leading at 47% annual additions during the same period.

Elon Musk’s xAI allegedly installed more gas turbines at its Tennessee data center without proper permits, potentially violating the Clean Air Act, according to local environmental groups. The expanded operations may make xAI a top pollution source in Memphis.

Stay informed with the latest industry news and developments in the midstream sector. From pipeline projects to regulatory updates and company announcements, P&GJ's Global News column brings you the most important insights from around the world.

Stay informed with the latest industry news and developments in the midstream sector. From pipeline projects to regulatory updates and company announcements, P&GJ's Global News column brings you the most important insights from around the world.