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Magellan Midstream to Boost Loading capacity at Cheyenne Terminal
Magellan Midstream Partners said it will invest $4.65 million to increase truck loading capacity at its refined oil products terminal in Cheyenne, Wyo., by more than 50%.
Enbridge Starts Construction on Line 3 Pipeline in Minnesota
Enbridge began construction on its Line 3 crude oil pipeline replacement in Minnesota on Tuesday, a day after state regulators approved the final permit for the $2.6 billion project amid legal challenges from lactivist and Indigenous groups.
Fire Shuts Equinor Gas Processing Terminal, Methanol Plant
A fire at Norway's Tjeldbergodden industrial facility on Wednesday triggered an evacuation of staff and the shutdown of Europe's largest methanol plant and a gas processing terminal, state-controlled oil firm Equinor said.
Tellurian Withdraws Application for Permian Global Access Pipeline
LNG developer Tellurian Inc told federal energy regulators it wants to withdraw its application to build the Permian Global Access natural gas pipeline in Texas and Louisiana.
Simoes Succeeds Gentle as Tellurian CEO
U.S. LNG developer Tellurian said its president and chief executive, Meg Gentle, is leaving the company and will be succeeded by Octavio Simoes, previously executive vice president of LNG Marketing and Business Development.
Minnesota Tribes File to Halt Line 3 Pipeline Approval Due to Virus
Two Native American tribes in northern Minnesota are asking state regulators to stop the imminent construction of Enbridge Energy's Line 3 crude oil pipeline replacement, saying it would increase the risk of coronavirus infections spreading.
ExxonMobil to Cut up to 300 Jobs in Canada
ExxonMobil said Wednesday that it plans to eliminate up to 300 jobs in Canada by the end of 2021 as part of its ongoing efforts to lower costs. It said the global pandemic has increased the urgency of its cutbacks.
Enbridge Sues Michigan Over Oil Pipeline Shutdown Order
Enbridge filed a legal challenge to Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's recent demand that the company shut down its Line 5 oil pipeline that crosses the waterway connecting Lake Huron and Lake Michigan.
Corps of Engineers Grants Final Federal Permit for Enbridge Line 3
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers approved the final federal permit for Enbridge Energy's planned Line 3 crude oil pipeline replacement across northern Minnesota, bringing the project a step closer to construction.
Max Midstream Announces Binding Open Season
Max Midstream Texas announced it is launching an open season to solicit shipper commitments for services in the Eagle Ford region on its Seahawk crude oil pipeline.
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Artera Services Acquires Otis Eastern (photo: Otis Eastern/Artera) Artera Services, a natural gas and electric infrastructure services company, has completed the previously announced acquisition of Otis Eastern Service. Founded in 1936 and acquired by c..
Minnesota Approves Enbridge Line 3 Pipeline Project
Minnesota regulators approved Enbridge's $2.6 billion Line 3 pipeline replacement project, clearing one of the last remaining hurdles for U.S. construction to begin.
Callahan Pipeline Completed in Northeast Florida
Affiliates of Chesapeake Utilities and TECO Peoples Gas have completed the 27-mile Callahan Intrastate pipeline, underpinning natural gas service expansion in two Florida counties.
WhiteWater, MPLX Substantially Complete Agua Blanca Expansion
WhiteWater Midstream and MPLX announced the substantial completion of their Agua Blanca pipeline system expansion, which is expected to be in full service in early 2021.
Energy Transfer Sues North Dakota for Return of Documents
Dakota Access Pipeline developer Energy Transfer is suing for the return of thousands of documents held by North Dakota, saying the disclosure of those records could present a security risk.
Enbridge Aims to Drastically Cut Carbon Footprint
Canada's largest pipeline operator, Enbridge, set emissions reduction targets, hoping to be a net zero emitter of greenhouse gases by 2050.
Italy's Snam Takes First Steps into India with Hydrogen, Gas Deals
Italian gas group Snam has taken its first steps into India by signing a series of deals involving hydrogen and low-carbon mobility projects, the company said.
Centurion Group Awarded Keystone XL Contract
Alberta-based Centurion Group announced that it has been awarded a contract for right-of-way work on a significant U.S. portion of the Keystone XL Pipeline.
Freeport LNG Loads 100th Cargo
Freeport LNG today announced that it has loaded its 100th LNG cargo, which departed from Freeport LNG's terminal on Saturday.
Dresser NGS Expands Product Line with Acquisition of Flow Safe
Dresser Natural Gas Solutions has acquired Flow Safe in a move that enables the Houston-based measurement and instrumentation provider to offer over-pressure protection for its natural gas customers.
Shell Midstream's Revenue Slides During Active Storm Season
Shell Midstream Partners said third-quarter revenues took a $10 million hit during hurricane season, which is likely to cause more financial damage through the end of the year.
Russia's Gazprom Seeks More Capacity to Transport Gas Through Ukraine — Naftogaz
The head of Ukraine's state natural gas firm Naftogaz said Russia's Gazprom has approached them seeking to book more transport capacity on its natural gas pipelines to Europe.
Produced Water Spills from Husky Energy Oil Pipeline
A produced water spill was discovered during a routine inspection on a Husky Energy oil pipeline in northwestern Alberta on Monday.
Exxon to Cut 14,000 Jobs as Pandemic Hits Oil Demand
Exxon announced on Thursday that it would cut its global workforce by about 15% or about 14,000 jobs as the coronavirus pandemic has continued to suppress oil demand around the world.
TC Energy Sees Higher Costs for Coastal Gaslink Pipeline
TC Energy told investors on Thursday that it expects the cost for its Coastal Gaslink Pipeline in British Columbia to rise compared to previous estimates due to increased scope, permitting delays, and impacts from the pandemic.
China's Sinopec Completes Qingdao-Nanjing Gas Pipeline Construction
China's Sinopec announced on Tuesday it had completed construction of a natural gas pipeline connecting the Qingdao LNG terminal to Nanjing city in the Jiangsu province.
EQT Corp to Buy Chevron Appalachian Assets, Pipeline Stake, for $735 Million
EQT announced it has agreed to purchase assets from Chevron in the Appalachian basin, including a stake in Laurel Mountain Midstream, for $735 million.
Enterprise Crude Pipeline Transport Volumes Drop Over 26% on Oil Price Plunge
Enterprise Products reported on Wednesday that crude volumes on its pipelines fell 26.1% as lower fuel demand caused by the coronavirus pandemic forced producers to slash output.
TC Energy to Begin Construction on NGTL Expansion Project
TC Energy has received approval from the Canadian government for its 2021 NOVA Gas Transmissions Ltd. (NGTL) System Expansion Project.
Cenovus Energy to Cut Up to 25% of Combined Workforce After Husky Deal — Companies
Cenovus Energy announced on Tuesday plans to cut between 20 and 25% of its workforce once it finalizes the acquisition of Husky Energy.
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- Polish Pipeline Operator Offers Firm Capacity to Transport Gas to Ukraine in 2025
