Gas
DTE Energy to Spin Off Gas Pipeline Business
Michigan utility DTE Energy announced on Tuesday it is spinning off its gas pipeline business into a publicly-traded company.
Canada's Cenovus to Buy Husky for $2.9 Billion
Canada's Cenovus Energy has agreed to purchase Husky Energy for nearly $3 billion as the industry is forced to consolidate amid the pandemic continues to suppress demand.
Nord Stream 2 Pipe-Laying Vessel Nears Project Hub
A Russian pipe-laying vessel, expected to help complete the $11 billion Nord Stream 2 pipeline, is heading towards a pipeline storage yard for the project in Germany, according to ship-tracking data.
IEnova Expects Mexican Export Permit for Costa Azul LNG This Year
IEnova, a unit of Sempra Energy, still expects to receive a permit from Mexico for its Costa Azul LNG export facility by the end of the year.
French Government Asks Engie to Delay U.S. LNG Deal Over Environment Concerns — Source
According to a source familiar with the matter, the French government has asked Engie to reevaluate its U.S. LNG import deal over environmental concerns.
Kinder Morgan Permian Highway Still on Track as Profit Falls
U.S. pipeline operator Kinder Morgan told investors on Wednesday that its Permian Highway pipeline was still on track to begin service in 2021 even as quarterly profit fell 10% due to lower shipping volumes.
FERC Approves Kinder Morgan Acadiana Expansion Project
The U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has approved Kinder Morgan Louisiana Pipeline’s Acadiana Project.
Kleinfelder Completes Acquisition of Gas Transmission Systems
San Diego-based Kleinfelder Group said it has acquired utilities and pipeline services firm Gas Transmission Systems (GTS) for an undisclosed sum.
Fluor Awarded Pipeline Construction, Maintenance Contract in Peru
Fluor has been awarded a pipeline construction and maintenance contract in Peru by Compañía Operadora de Gas (COGA) under the Consorcio Mantenimiento de Gasoductos del Peru (CMgP) consortium.
U.S. LNG Jumps to 20-Month High on Rising Exports, Cold Weather
Natural gas prices in the U.S. jumped to their highest level in nearly two years on Tuesday on higher volumes of LNG exports and forecasted colder weather than previously expected.
Kentucky Utility Benefits from New PHMSA Mega Rule
A high-pressure gas pipeline completed by Henderson Municipal Gas (HMG) in Kentucky utilized pipe made from polyamide 12 (PA 12), which is now approved for use under the new the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) Mega Rule.
Canada’s LNG Prospects: Real Need, Real Limits
A recent report from the Conference Board of Canada, funded by the Canadian LNG Alliance, suggests that the country could be exporting as much as 56 mtpa of LNG worth $8.36 billion (C$11 billion) by 2034.
ADNOC to Divest 20% Stake in Gas Pipeline Assets
ADNOC has announced a 20% sale of its gas pipeline assets to the Abu Dhabi Pension Fund and a regional holding company, ADQ.
FERC Approves Summit Midstream Double E Pipeline
U.S. energy regulators have approved Summit Midstream's Double E pipeline project.
EU Considers Binding Methane Emissions Standards for LNG
The European Union has released a new draft of proposed standards on natural gas within the bloc in an effort to limit methane emissions.
DNV GL Leads Hydrogen Readiness Study for Italian Gas Network
Oil and gas research firm DNV GL has been hired by Italian utility company SGI to assess the feasibility of switching the company's gas distribution network to hydrogen.
BP Says Trans Adriatic Pipeline to be Ready by End of 2020
BP said it expects to begin shipping natural gas on the Trans Adriatic Pipeline by the end of 2020.
IEA Raises 2020 Gas Demand Forecast, Still Expects Record Fall
The International Energy Agency raised its forecast for global LNG demand this year but still expects to see the biggest fall on record due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Equitrans to Evaluate Mountain Valley Pipeline Cost, Timing
Equitrans Midstream said on Monday that the company will evaluate the cost and timing of completing the Mountain Valley natural gas pipeline based on current litigation and regulatory approvals.
U.S. Energy Companies Begin Restoring Oil and Gas Output After Hurricane
Several U.S. oil and gas companies began the process of restarting production at facilities along the country's Gulf Coast on Sunday, two days after Hurricane Delta hammered the area with 100 mph winds.
Gazprom Sees European Gas Glut in 2021
Gazprom said on Monday that it expects oversupply of the European gas market to continue into 2021.
NextDecade on Track for Rio Grande Facility FID in 2021
U.S. LNG company NextDecade said it is still planning to reach a final investment decision regarding it's Rio Grande LNG facility in 2021.
$56M Settlement Approved in Massachusetts Gas Explosions
A $56 million settlement has been approved in the case regarding a series of natural gas explosions and fires in Massachusetts in 2018.
T.D. Williamson Crews Isolate Burning NGL Pipeline for Repair
Crews at T.D. Williamson isolated a ruptured 14-inch NGL pipeline, while gas continued to flare off, enabling them to repair the system while it remained in service.
Glenfarne Gets 5 More Years to Build Magnolia LNG Plant
U.S. energy regulators have given Glenfarne Group an additional five years to construct its Magnolia LNG plant in Louisiana.
Polish Regulator Fines Gazprom $7.6 Billion Over Nord Stream 2 Pipeline
Polish energy regulators have fined Gazprom $7.6 billion for building the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline without approval from Warsaw, the country's watchdog said on Wednesday.
Spain Approves Hydrogen Strategy to Spur Low-Carbon Economy
Spain has approved a plan to increase the country's clean hydrogen production which includes building enough infrastructure to give the nation a major role in Europe's clean energy ambitions.
New Gas Pipeline Could Heat up Azeri-Russian Rivalry
Strained Azeri-Russian ties are facing further pressure from the launch of a major gas pipeline this year that could squeeze Moscow's gas sales to Europe.
Gas Release from Kinder Morgan Pipeline in Texas
An undetermined amount of natural gas was released on Sunday from a Kinder Morgan owned pipeline which crosses under the Trinity River near Goodrich, TX outside of Livingston.
Morgan Stanley Sees Potential for $5 Natural Gas
A record decline in natural gas production and rebounding demand could create the tightest market in a decade and set the stage for Henry Hub prices up to $5/MMbtu with cold weather, according to a new Morgan Stanley forecast.

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