Natural Gas
Egypt Signs $3 Billion LNG Deals with Shell, TotalEnergies for 2025 Supply
The most populous Arab country last year returned to being a net importer of natural gas, buying dozens of cargoes and abandoning plans to become a supplier to Europe following a steep decline in domestic output.
Alaska Senator Pressures Asian Allies to Support Gas Pipeline Over China
Senator Dan Sullivan on Wednesday urged Japan and other U.S. allies in Asia to get behind a multibillion-dollar gas project in his home state of Alaska, warning that if they were not interested in buying the gas, strategic rival China would be.
Senators Float Resolution to Overturn Biden Methane Fee Rule
U.S. Senate Republicans on Tuesday introduced a resolution to overturn the Biden administration's proposed fee on methane emissions, one of the previous Environmental Protection Agency's final measures to force big oil and gas producers to slash emissions of the powerful greenhouse gas.
China Hits Back at Trump with Tariffs on U.S. Crude Oil and LNG Imports
The trade in crude oil and liquefied natural gas between the United States and China is effectively dead after Beijing responded to President Donald Trump's tariffs with measures of its own.
Intensity Infrastructure Launches Open Season for 136-Mile, 1.5 Bcf/d Bakken Gas Pipeline
Intensity Infrastructure Partners LLC has launched an open season to gauge interest in its proposed Intensity Pipeline, a 136-mile, 1.5 billion cubic feet per day natural gas transmission line in North Dakota.
ONEOK, MPLX to Build $1.4 Billion LPG Export Terminal, Pipeline in Texas
ONEOK and MPLX are partnering to build a $1.4 billion, 400,000-barrel-per-day liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) export terminal in Texas City, Texas, along with a $350 million pipeline connecting the terminal to ONEOK's Mont Belvieu storage facility.
Senate Confirms Chris Wright as Trump’s Energy Secretary
The U.S. Senate on Monday confirmed Chris Wright, a fracking executive, to be President Donald Trump's energy secretary.
ADNOC Gas Secures $450 Million LNG Supply Deal with JERA
ADNOC Gas has signed a $450 million three-year liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply agreement with JERA Global Markets, reinforcing its long-standing energy partnership with Japan.
U.S. Natural Gas Prices Jump 9% on Colder Forecast, Sanctions Worries
U.S. natural gas futures jumped about 9% on Monday on forecasts for colder weather and higher heating demand next week and worries about supplies from Canada related to U.S. President Donald Trump's sanctions.
ArcLight Acquires Stake in 500-Mile Gulf Coast Express Pipeline from Phillips 66 for $865 Million
Following the deal, Gulf Coast Express Pipeline will be jointly owned by subsidiaries of Kinder Morgan and ArcLight, with Kinder Morgan remaining the operator. The pipeline is a key outlet for Permian Basin gas, supplying the U.S. Gulf Coast and South Texas’ growing LNG market.
Mexico's Pemex, Billionaire Carlos Slim Renegotiate Lakach Gas Deal
Mexican billionaire investor Carlos Slim's team and state energy company Pemex are discussing substantial changes to a deal to develop the country's first deepwater natural gas field, five sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.
Construction Report: Trump Policies, Thirst for LNG Could Bolster Expansion
While the global thirst for LNG continues to drive pipeline construction globally, the real questions for the new year concern a second Donald Trump presidency in the United States. Early analysis from those in the industry suggest the change of administration will be good for midstream.
ONEOK Completes EnLink Midstream Acquisition, Expands Value Chain
ONEOK Inc. has completed its acquisition of EnLink Midstream LLC, strengthening its integrated midstream operations and diversifying its platform. The transaction was approved by EnLink unitholders at a special meeting on Jan. 30.
Ukraine Gas Transit Dispute Escalates as Hungary Threatens EU Sanctions Block
A row over the end of Russian gas flows via Ukraine has intensified as Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban threatened to block the next rollover of EU sanctions against Russia unless Brussels helps to achieve a restart of supply.
Nigeria's NNPC, Partners to Build Five Mini-LNG Plants for Domestic Gas Supply
State-owned Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) has begun construction of five mini-LNG plants as part of government efforts to drive economic growth and boost gas usage, a company spokesperson said late on Thursday.
Moldova to Send First Gas Shipment to Transdniestria Since December
Moldova on Saturday will send 3 million cubic meters of gas to its separatist enclave Transdniestria, the first fuel supply to the area since end-December, when gas transit through Ukraine was halted, a Moldovan industry official said on Friday.
Changes Underfoot in the Appalachian Basin
Local and regional leaders in the oil and natural gas industry continue to see great potential for growth in the Marcellus Shale and Utica Shale formations of the Appalachian Basin.
Gas Distributors Improving Pipeline Safety One Mile at a Time
When local regulators approved funding in April for municipally owned Philadelphia Gas Works to build distribution lines to serve new customers, the decision sparked the kind of news coverage and criticism from certain quarters that has become painfully predictable.
Valero Exceeds Q4 Estimates Despite 77% Profit Drop
Refiner Valero Energy beat fourth-quarter profit and revenue estimates on Thursday, helped by lower costs and steady output.
Ex-IEA Oil Chief Urges Agency to Prioritize Oil, Gas Over Renewables
The International Energy Agency's former oil industry and market chief criticized the agency's focus on the global energy transition in a report released on Wednesday, and said the IEA should concentrate on oil and gas supplies.
Enterprise, ONEOK Extend Fee Waiver for Midland WTI Transfers Through 2028
Enterprise Products Partners and ONEOK Inc. have extended their fee waiver for crude oil transfers between the Enterprise Crude Houston (ECHO) and ONEOK East Houston (MEH) terminals through Dec. 31, 2028.
Innovations in Monitoring Reveal Unseen Liquids in Gas Pipelines
Dry gas flows can unpredictably become wet, and accidental liquids in gas transmission networks create hidden financial costs and pose serious safety risks.
Energy Transfer Wins New York Court Ruling in $150 Million Pipeline Fraud Case
A New York court has ruled in favor of Energy Transfer, rejecting fraud and breach of contract claims brought by Goldman Sachs and Canadian investors. The plaintiffs had sought $150 million in damages, plus interest, from an affiliate of the Dallas-based energy giant.
Editor’s Notebook: Better Days, Sure – but How Much?
Pipeline & Gas Journal Editor-in-Chief Michael Reed discusses how a potential second Trump administration could spur renewed investment in midstream, though challenges like permitting hurdles and production growth limits may temper expectations.
Natural Gas Electricity Generation in Pennsylvania Doubles in 10 Years, EIA Reports
Electricity generation using natural gas has more than doubled in Pennsylvania since 2013, driven by a shift toward clean energy, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) said on Wednesday.
Slovakia's Fico to Hold Talks with EU Commission on Gas Transit
Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico, who has sought the resumption of Russian gas transit through Ukraine, will discuss the issue with European Commission officials on Thursday, his office said on Tuesday.
Chevron to Build Gas Plants for AI Data Centers Amid Energy Boom
Oil and gas producer Chevron said on Tuesday it plans to build natural gas-based power plants next to data centers in the U.S., as energy demand to support the growth of artificial intelligence is expected to boom.
Mexico Plans to Double Gas Storage Capacity Amid Trump Supply Fears
Mexico's government is looking to speed up plans to double its strategic natural gas storage capacity amid concern that U.S. President Donald Trump could use the country's dependence on U.S. gas as some form of leverage, three sources familiar with the matter said.
Venture Global Approved to Introduce Gas at Plaquemines LNG as Output Grows
Federal regulators on Tuesday gave Venture Global LNG permission to introduce natural gas into the seventh block of its Plaquemines plant in Louisiana as the company continues to ramp up production of the superchilled gas.
Russia Focusing on Domestic Gas Pipelines Network for Now
Russia plans to complete unification of its gas pipelines system within the next several years with the aim to ensure stable gas supplies within the country and to stimulate domestic gas consumption.

- Trump Puts Keystone XL Pipeline Back in Discussion, Though Revival Faces Developer Resistance
- Energy Transfer Wins New York Court Ruling in $150 Million Pipeline Fraud Case
- $3 Billion Natural Gas Pipeline Expansion to Add 1.3 Bcf Capacity in Southeast Region
- ONEOK, MPLX to Build $1.4 Billion LPG Export Terminal, Pipeline in Texas
- FERC Reinstates Certificate for Williams' Transco Pipeline's Expansion Project
- Enbridge Should Rethink Old, Troubled Line 5 Pipeline, IEEFA Says
- Kinder Morgan Approves $1.4 Billion Mississippi Crossing Project to Boost Southeast Gas Supply
- India’s GAIL Eyes U.S. LNG Deals Following Trump’s Policy Shift
- TC Energy Beats Q4 Profit Estimates, Driven by Mexico Pipelines' Success
- Saudi Arabia May Cut December Oil Prices for Asia, Sources Say