Natural Gas
Iran Expands Gas Network by 265 Miles in a Year
Iran added 265 miles of new gas pipelines and launched major compressor stations and infrastructure projects last year to expand its national gas transmission system and support future exports.
MPLX Acquires Whiptail Midstream’s San Juan Basin Assets for $237 Million
MPLX has acquired Whiptail Midstream’s San Juan Basin gathering systems for $237 million, expanding its oil, gas, and water infrastructure footprint in the Gallup oil play.
Italy’s Eni Supplied Russian Gas to Turkey Last Year Despite EU Shift
Italy’s Eni confirmed it delivered 6.2 billion cubic meters of Russian gas to Turkey in 2024 via the Blue Stream pipeline, despite halting Russian gas sales in Europe after the Ukraine invasion.
Russia, China in Talks on Power of Siberia 2 Pipeline Agreement
Russia and China are advancing talks on the proposed Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline, which would deliver 50 bcm of Russian gas annually via Mongolia. A deal remains under negotiation, Russian officials said.
Freedom CNG Acquires X3CNG, Lancer Energy to Expand Western RNG Footprint
Freedom CNG expanded its Western U.S. renewable fuel network with the acquisitions of Colorado-based X3CNG and Utah-based Lancer Energy, enhancing its CNG and RNG fueling capabilities.
Romania's OMV Petrom Strikes Deal to Supply Quarter of Moldova’s Gas Demand
OMV Petrom signed a deal to supply 25% of Moldova’s annual gas needs starting in 2027, strengthening Moldova’s energy security as the country moves away from Russian gas dependency.
Enbridge, I Squared, MPLX to Acquire Up to 85% Stake in Matterhorn Gas Pipeline
I Squared, Enbridge and MPLX have agreed to acquire up to 85% interest in the Matterhorn Express gas pipeline, which carries Permian Basin gas to Houston, marking a major midstream infrastructure deal.
TurkStream Gas Pipeline Could Slow EU, Russia Decoupling
TurkStream pipeline gas flows are rising, posing a challenge to the EU’s roadmap to phase out Russian gas by 2027. Southeast Europe’s growing reliance on the pipeline risks undermining European energy diversification efforts.
U.S. Natural Gas Prices Rise 4% as Freeport LNG Restarts, Production Falls
U.S. natural gas prices rose 4% after Freeport LNG restarted operations and production fell, tightening supply amid spring maintenance and lower output. Analysts expect mild weather to ease demand while LNG exports remain steady.
Williams CEO Alan Armstrong Moving to Executive Chairman Role; Zamarin Named New CEO
Williams announced a leadership transition, with CEO Alan Armstrong moving to Executive Chairman and Chad Zamarin named as the company’s new CEO, effective July 1, 2025.
Bukit Asam Advances $3.1 Billion Coal-to-Synthetic Gas Project in Indonesia
Indonesia’s Bukit Asam plans a $3.1 billion plant to convert low-grade coal into synthetic natural gas, aiming to boost domestic gas supply and compete with LNG imports.
SiEnergy to Acquire EPCOR’s Texas Gas Operations, 353 Miles of Pipeline for $60 Million
SiEnergy will acquire EPCOR’s Texas natural gas utility for $60 million, expanding its footprint near Houston with 6,900 metered connections and 353 miles of pipeline across 12 communities.
Archrock Completes $357 Million NGCS Acquisition, Expands Permian Compression Fleet
Archrock has completed its $357 million acquisition of NGCS, adding 351,000 horsepower to its fleet and expanding Permian Basin operations as demand for compression services grows.
Sunoco to Acquire Parkland in $9 Billion Deal as Americas Fuel Market Consolidates
Sunoco will acquire Parkland Corporation in a $9.1 billion cash and equity deal, expanding its North American fuel network and maintaining Canadian operations, the companies announced.
I Squared in Talks to Acquire Majority Stake in Permian-to-Houston Matterhorn Pipeline
I Squared Capital is reportedly in talks to acquire a majority stake in the Matterhorn Express pipeline, a key Permian-to-Houston natural gas route with 2.5 Bcf/d capacity. The $5 billion deal would mark a major ownership shift for the recently completed pipeline.
EU Considers Ban on New Russian Gas Contracts, Eyes Exit Options for Existing Deals
The European Commission is considering legal measures to forbid new Russian gas contracts and allow EU firms to exit existing deals without penalties, as part of efforts to further reduce reliance on Russian energy.
TC Energy Approves $900 Million Northwoods Pipeline Expansion for U.S. Midwest
TC Energy approved its $900 million Northwoods expansion project to add 0.4 Bcf/d of natural gas capacity in the U.S. Midwest by 2029. The project will meet growing demand from power generation and data centers and is backed by a 20-year contract.
INGAA President Urges Congress to Reform Permitting Rules for Natural Gas Pipelines
INGAA President Amy Andryszak urged Congress to reform permitting laws that are delaying natural gas pipeline projects, citing growing energy demand and challenges posed by duplicative reviews and litigation.
ONEOK Profit Slips on Higher Costs Despite Gains From Pipeline Acquisitions
ONEOK reported a slight dip in first-quarter profit due to higher costs, but core pipeline and NGL segments saw gains from recent acquisitions, including EnLink and Medallion.
Ukraine Increases Gas Imports by 40% to Meet Supply Needs
Ukraine has increased natural gas imports by nearly 40%, turning to Hungary and Poland to offset war-related production losses and meet growing demand ahead of the winter season.
TC Energy Signals Wave of New Gas Pipeline Projects on Rising Power Demand
TC Energy expects a major increase in gas infrastructure projects in late 2025 and 2026, driven by North America's coal-to-gas shift, rising power demand and LNG growth opportunities.
Technip Energies to Deliver Engineering for Qatar Offshore Gas Compression Project
Technip Energies has been awarded a detailed engineering contract for QatarEnergy LNG’s NFPS COMP 4 offshore compression project, advancing Qatar’s major natural gas expansion plans.
Equinor Sees Summer Gas Squeeze in Europe, Calls for More LNG Cargoes
Equinor expects a tight European gas market this summer due to low storage levels and rising LNG demand, estimating 200–300 more cargoes will be needed compared to last year.
LNG Surges, Oil Stalls: Trump's Energy Agenda Faces Headwinds from Trade Turmoil
Just 100 days into President Donald Trump's second term, oil prices have slumped over 20% to below many U.S. producers' breakeven costs as investors lose confidence amid tariff and policy uncertainty - undercutting Trump's push for U.S. energy dominance.
Colombian Oil, Gas Guild Urges Action to Curb E&P Decline, Address Gas Shortfall
The main Colombian guild for oil, gas, and energy service companies proposed on Tuesday several measures to mitigate the drop in exploration and production (E&P) of oil and to take on the natural gas deficit in the South American country.
Phillips 66 to Build 300 MMcf/d Gas Processing Plant in Permian
Phillips 66 plans a new 300 MMcf/d Iron Mesa gas plant in the Permian Basin as part of its midstream expansion, announced alongside a first-quarter loss.
Vaquero Midstream to Build 70-Mile Pipeline, Expand Gas Processing Near Waha Hub
Vaquero Midstream plans a 70-mile gas pipeline and a 200 MMcf/d cryogenic plant to expand operations in the Southern Delaware Basin near the Waha Hub.
German Gas Operators Warn EU-Aligned Storage Plan Could Squeeze Supplies
German gas storage operators are pushing back against a draft plan to align national storage targets with EU rules, warning that inconsistent fill level requirements could unfairly burden some sites and jeopardize winter supply security.
Gulf of Mexico Looking ‘Economically Viable’ in Coming Years
Since the beginning of 2025, with the advent of a second Trump administration, think tanks and energy consultants alike have been busy contemplating what a return to a “drill, baby drill” philosophy will mean to the U.S. and global energy space.
Congress Renews Efforts to Improve Pipeline Safety Law
The Trump administration appears to be more interested in energizing the federal pipeline safety regulator than the Biden administration ever was.
- 1,000-Mile Pipeline Exit Plan by Hope Gas Alarms West Virginia Producers
- Valero Plans to Shut California Refinery, Takes $1.1 Billion Hit
- Three Killed, Two Injured in Accident at LNG Construction Site in Texas
- Greenpeace Ordered to Pay $667 Million to Energy Transfer Over Dakota Access Pipeline Protests
- Boardwalk’s Texas Gas Launches Open Season for 2 Bcf/d Marcellus-to-Louisiana Pipeline Expansion
- New Alternatives for Noise Reduction in Gas Pipelines
- Construction Begins on Ghana's $12 Billion Petroleum Hub, But Not Without Doubts
- Missouri Loses Control Over 1.5 Million-Mile Gas Pipeline Network as Feds Step In
- Panama Canal Considers Pipeline to Move U.S. Gas to Asia
- Gazprom’s Grandeur Fades as Europe Moves Away from Russian Gas
