Natural Gas
Williams Cos. Eyes Expanding Natural Gas Infrastructure to Meet Surging Demand
Glenn Koch, vice president-project execution at Williams Co., exclusively discussed the growing demand for natural gas and the role of underground infrastructure in meeting energy needs during Pipeline & Gas Journal's Energy Pipelines Program. He highlighted significant increases in peak-day demand driven by the power sector and the rise of data centers.
Tidewater Midstream to Sell Canadian Roadway Network for $18 Million
Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure Ltd. has reached a deal to sell its Brazeau River Complex (BRC) roadway network to Canadian Resource Roadways LP (CRR) for CAD$24 million ($17.76 million).
Williams to Invest $1.6 Billion in Natural Gas, Power Infrastructure Expansion
Williams Companies has unveiled plans for a $1.6 billion investment to build onsite natural gas and power infrastructure for an unnamed investment-grade client.
New Fortress Energy Extends Puerto Rico Gas Supply Deal
New Fortress Energy Inc. has extended its island-wide gas supply contract with the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) for another year. The contract covers 80 TBtu of natural gas supply.
McDermott Completes Pipeline Work for Shell’s Whale Development in Gulf of Mexico
McDermott has successfully completed the engineering, procurement, construction, installation, and commissioning (EPCIC) work for Shell Offshore Inc.'s Whale development in the Gulf of Mexico. The project, which began in 2021, reached a key milestone last month, marking the start of oil production at the site.
HYLAN Launches New Gas and Pipeline Division to Expand Infrastructure Services
HYLAN, a market-leading provider of full-service turnkey communications solutions, electrical infrastructure design, and utility construction services, is expanding its capabilities with the launch of its new Pipeline Division.
BP, Mauritania Detect Gas Leak at Greater Tortue Ahmeyim Project Offshore West Africa
A gas leak has been detected at a well of the BP-operated Greater Tortue Ahmeyim gas project offshore Senegal and Mauritania, the British company and Mauritania's environment ministry said on Wednesday.
Reset Energy to Build a Nitrogen Rejection Unit for Permian Residue Gas
Reset Energy has secured a contract to design and fabricate a 250 million standard cubic feet per day Nitrogen Rejection Unit for a midstream operator in the Permian Basin.
Ireland Approves Emergency Floating LNG Facility to Address Gas Supply Risks
The Irish government has approved development of a temporary emergency facility for importing and storing liquefied natural gas (LNG), it said on Tuesday.
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Williams Eyes Expansion of Natural Gas Infrastructure
Glenn Koch, vice president-Project Execution at Williams, addressed the growing demand for natural gas and the role underground infrastructure will play in meeting energy needs.
TC Energy Nears May In-Service Date for Southeast Gateway Pipeline
TC Energy Corp. has reached mechanical completion on its Southeast Gateway pipeline project, keeping the company on track for an anticipated May 1, 2025, in-service date.
Diversified Energy Closes $42 Million Summit Natural Resources Acquisition
Diversified Energy Company Plc has completed its acquisition of operated natural gas properties and midstream pipeline infrastructure from Summit Natural Resources.
KNOT Offshore Swaps Older Tanker for Newer Suezmax Vessel
KNOT Offshore Partners LP has agreed to swap its 2012-built shuttle tanker, Dan Sabia, for the 2021-built Live Knutsen, strengthening its fleet with a larger, industry-standard vessel.
Midwest Ethanol Expansion Delayed for South Dakota, Ohio by EPA
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said on Friday it would delay an action by one year to expand sales of higher ethanol blends of gasoline in South Dakota and Ohio, two of eight Midwestern states that requested the agency approve increased sales of the product.
Burgum’s Backing at Interior a Boom for Bakken?
In North Dakota, the nation’s second-leading energy producing state and third-best for oil, a three-member Industrial Commission (IC) headed by the governor oversees the state’s economy that is dominated by energy and agriculture.
Bakken Natural Gas Expansion Gains Momentum Amid Pipeline Projects
Bakken pipeline expansion is underway, with projects addressing capacity constraints—especially for natural gas. Kinder Morgan’s $640 million acquisition in the Williston Basin adds to the momentum.
MPLX to Acquire Full Ownership of 425-Mile BANGL Pipeline in $715 Million Deal
MPLX is acquiring the remaining 55% stake in the 425-mile BANGL pipeline for $715 million, expanding its Permian footprint and securing full ownership of a key natural gas liquids transport system. The pipeline’s capacity is set to increase to 300,000 bpd next year, supporting MPLX’s upcoming Gulf Coast fractionation complex.
Missouri Loses Control Over 1.5 Million-Mile Gas Pipeline Network as Feds Step In
The federal government has taken over regulating Missouri’s 1.5 million miles of natural gas pipelines, citing the state’s failure to enforce adequate penalties for safety violations.
Congress Overturns Biden-Era Methane Fee on Energy Producers
The U.S. Senate on Thursday voted on a resolution that would 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.
Expand Energy Plans 5% Gas Output Growth Amid Rising Demand
Expand Energy, formerly known as Chesapeake Energy and the biggest natural gas producer in the U.S., said on Thursday it was on track to boost output by more than 5% in 2026 from levels expected in 2025 so long as market conditions warrant such a move.
Possible Effects of New Greece-North Macedonia Link for Europe
The Alexandroupolis Terminal is a proposed floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) import terminal in the Aegean Sea, off the coast of Greece. Back in February 2022, the national government of North Macedonia initiated a process by which it hopes to secure a firm supply of critical LNG flowing from the Alexandroupolis FSRU.
OPAL Fuels to Develop Four New RNG Facilities
OPAL Fuels Inc. has entered joint venture partnerships to develop four new landfill renewable natural gas (RNG) production projects. The company’s 50% stake in the projects represents 1.5 million MMBtu of annual design capacity.
HDD Bore Required Innovation, Re-Design
Among several different contracts for the Waukesha, Wisconsin, 36-mile pipeline and stations, one included 8.5 miles of water supply pipeline, with three horizontal directional drilling and eight tunnel crossings.
Natural Gas Key to Energy Transition But Faces Cost, Emissions Hurdles, Wood Mackenzie Says
Natural gas will remain a crucial part of the global energy transition, supporting renewables and reducing coal reliance, according to a new report from Wood Mackenzie. However, high costs and emissions challenges could limit its long-term role.
Thirst for LNG Could Bolster Expansion in Europe, Elsewhere
Europe is taking major steps to expand its gas pipeline networks to support gas flows from new LNG terminals. Germany, for instance, is planning to add 355 miles of pipeline over the next few years to accommodate new LNG imports, almost all of which will be high-capacity pipe, with diameters of 39 inches or greater.
Last Minute Biden Pipeline Regulatory Moves in the Balance
The Biden administration’s attempts in its last month to make significant changes to pipeline regulation may be early targets for reversal for the incoming Trump administration.
Gazprom Neft Shifts NIS Stake to Gazprom Amid U.S. Sanctions Pressure
Russia's Gazprom Neft transferred stakes of around 5.15% in Serbia's NIS oil company to Gazprom, in an attempt to ward off U.S. sanctions that could result in crude supply cuts for the Balkan country.
Turkey Aims to Finalize Extended Gas Deal with Turkmenistan This Year
Turkey is negotiating an agreement with Turkmenistan to extend a natural gas supply deal for five years, Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar told the Hurriyet daily on Tuesday, noting that the deal is expected to be finalized within the year.
- Kinder Morgan Proposes 290-Mile Gas Pipeline Expansion Spanning Three States
- Valero Plans to Shut California Refinery, Takes $1.1 Billion Hit
- Three Killed, Two Injured in Accident at LNG Construction Site in Texas
- Tallgrass to Build New Permian-to-Rockies Pipeline, Targets 2028 Startup with 2.4 Bcf Capacity
- TC Energy Approves $900 Million Northwoods Pipeline Expansion for U.S. Midwest
- U.S. Pipeline Expansion to Add 99 Bcf/d, Mostly for LNG Export, Report Finds
- Enbridge Adds Turboexpanders at Pipeline Sites to Power Data Centers in Canada, Pennsylvania
- Great Basin Gas Expansion Draws Strong Shipper Demand in Northern Nevada
- Cheniere Seeks FERC Approval to Expand Sabine Pass LNG Facility
- Heath Consultants Exits Locate Business to Expand Methane Leak Detection Portfolio
