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Blow to Gazprom Critics as EU Court Upholds Antitrust Settlement

Gazprom's critics suffered a blow on Wednesday when an EU court upheld a 2018 decision that let the Russian gas giant settle an antitrust investigation without paying a fine.

Norway Approves Development of Equinor's Kristin South Project

Norway approved plans to develop several Equinor-operated gas and condensate discoveries in the Norwegian Sea, with gas to be exported to Europe via an existing offshore pipeline system

Denmark's CIP to Lead Giant Green Hydrogen Project in Spain

Danish renewable company Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners will lead a project in Spain to build a giant hydrogen plant, it said on Tuesday, as part of the Spanish government's efforts to use EU funds to become a top producer of the gas.

Exxon to Raise Permian Basin Output by 25% This Year

Exxon Mobil Corp on Tuesday said it plans to raise production volumes in the largest U.S. shale basin by 25% this year on top of a similar increase in 2021.

Shell Re-Routes Oil Supplies after Cyberattack on German Firm

Shell said on Tuesday it was re-routing oil supplies to other depots following a cyberattack on two subsidiaries of German logistics firm Marquard & Bahls that disrupted IT systems and supply chain.

Va. Regulators Approve MVP Stream-Crossing Permit

After a series of setbacks, the Virginia State Water Control Board approved a necessary stream-crossing permit for the embattled Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP).

What's New December 2021

News from Dekotec GmbH, AIO, Sensor Networks, Endress+Hauser, Farwest, Weldcote and Honeywell.

Companies in the News December 2021

Texas Pipeline Operator Altus to Combine with BCP Raptor   Altus Midstream will merge with BCP Raptor, a holding company for  pipeline  assets in the Permian Basin, with the combined entity to be valued at $9 billion inclusive of debt.   The transaction allows BCP to go public and gives control of..

Pembina CEO Mick Dilger Steps Down

Pembina Pipeline Corporation announced that Mick Dilger has stepped down as president and CEO to pursue other opportunities. Chief Financial Officer Scott Burrows will take the top job on an interim basis.

Companies in the News October 2021

Kinder Morgan closed on its $310 million acquisition of Kinetrex Energy, which includes two small-scale, domestic LNG production and fueling facilities, a 50% interest in a landfill-based renewable natural gas (RNG) facility in Indiana and signed commercial agreements for three additional RNG facili..

Companies in the News September 2021

Corrosion prevention and sealing products manufacturer Winn & Coales International (Denso) acquired the global Viscotaq business, including Amcorr Products and Services, which formulates and manufactures viscoelastic protective coating technology.    The patented Viscotaq product range provides sel..

Line 3 Pipeline Approaches Completion after Court Ruling

Enbridge's Line 3 replacement project is nearing completion after successfully defending another legal challenge last week, when the Minnesota Supreme Court decided it would not hear an appeal from opponents who sought to overturn regulatory approval.

Companies in the News August 2021

Peak Utility Services Group, a provider of integrated infrastructure services to the natural gas, electric and telecommunication industries, has acquired Superior Pipeline Services (SPS), a natural gas utility services contractor.    Denver-based Peak provides maintenance, repair, upgrade and insta..

Energy Transfer Completes DAPL Expansion, Updates Pipeline Projects

Energy Transfer said it has completed a phased expansion of Dakota Access Pipeline that boosted capacity to 750,000 bpd from 570,000 bpd even as it waged a legal battle for survival.

Customers Signing Long-Term LNG Deals Again – Cheniere

LNG company Cheniere Energy said customers are starting to sign long-term contracts to buy LNG again, noting that market dynamics continue to support its long-term growth expectations for natural gas worldwide

Eni to Deliver Carbon Neutral LNG Cargo to Taiwan's CPC

Italian energy group Eni said it has reached an agreement with Taiwan's CPC Corporation for the delivery of a carbon-neutral LNG cargo to CPC at the Yung An receiving terminal in Taiwan.

Piñon Starts Work on N.M. Sour Gas Treatment, Carbon Capture Facility

Piñon Midstream has started construction on the Dark Horse Sour Gas Treating and Carbon Capture Facility and associated pipeline infrastructure in the Delaware Basin of New Mexico

Companies in the News April 2021

Companies  Chevron U.S.A. and Brightmark expanded their joint venture to produce and market renewable natural gas (RNG) from dairy biomethane projects across the United States.   Subsidiaries of their RNG joint venture currently own RNG projects in Western New York, Western Michigan, Central Flor..

Companies in the News March 2021

The Collins Companies, one of the largest privately held industrial distributors of pipe, valves and fittings (PVF) and engineered specialties serving the Northeast, announced it has acquired the assets of Niagara Controls in Buffalo, N.Y. and consolidated its management with Collins’ Niagara Divisi..

Duke Energy Begins Replacing Aging Gas Pipeline

Construction got underway on the 12-mile Central Corridor replacement pipeline designed to run though Hamilton County, Ohio, which is in the southeast corner of the state and contains the city of Cincinnati.

Chevron to Buy Out Noble Midstream in All-Stock $1.32 Billion Deal

Chevron Corp will buy the shares of Noble Midstream Partners LP it does not already own in an all-stock deal that values the pipeline operator at $1.32 billion, a month after making a slightly smaller offer.

Magellan Midstream, Enterprise Combine to Develop Houston Oil Futures Contract

The midstream infrastructure companies said the project is in response to market interest for a Houston-based index with greater scale and price transparency.

Companies

NuStar Energy announced that it has closed on the sale of its terminals in Texas City, Texas, to BWC Terminals for $106 million. The companies first announced this sale in November.  For the second consecutive year, New Jersey Resources has been named one of America’s Most Responsible Companies by ..

France’s Total Dropping API Membership Over Climate, Political Differences

Total assesses the main industry associations of which it is a member to ensure they are aligned with the Group’s climate positions and found key differences with the American Petroleum Institute.

Quest Integrated, Quanta Inline Merge to Form Inspection, Integrity Management Company

The combined company will operate under the brand "Qi2 Elements" and forms the foundation for developing a new technology-driven industry leader in providing storage tank and pipeline inspection and integrity management services.

Hilcorp Unit Completes BP Alaska Acquisition

Privately held Hilcorp Energy's unit completed a $5.6 billion acquisition of BP's business in Alaska, taking over the region the British oil major had operated in for 60 years.

Court Approves Williams' Deal with Bankrupt Chesapeake

A bankruptcy court has approved Williams' agreement to take ownership of some Chesapeake Energy assets in exchange for accepting lower gas gathering fees.

Eni Lifts Force Majeure on Nigeria's Brass River Crude Exports

taly's oil major Eni said it was lifting force majeure on Nigeria's Brass River crude oil exports on Wednesday after pipelines had been repaired following sabotage.

Phillips 66 Lowers 2021 Spending Budget

U.S. oil refiner Phillips 66 on Monday set its 2021 capital budget at $1.7 billion, around 43% lower than forecast for the previous year, as the energy industry struggles to recover from the blow of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pinnacle Midstream II Plans Gathering, Compression System in Midland Basin

Pinnacle Midstream II on Tuesday said it has signed a 15-year gas gathering, processing and purchase agreement with DoublePoint Energy that anchors Pinnacle’s greenfield build of a new natural gas gathering and compression system in the Midland Basin.