Infrastructure
Revisiting the Biggest Midstream Stories of 2024
(P&GJ) – In this final issue of P&GJ for 2024, the staff – with more than a little help from our readers – takes a look back at the sometimes-frenzied year for pipeline construction that was 2024.
Kinder Morgan Acquires Gas Gathering, Processing System in Bakken for $640 Million
Houston-based Kinder Morgan Inc. has announced plans to acquire a natural gas gathering and processing system in North Dakota’s Williston Basin from Outrigger Energy II LLC for $640 million.
Venture Global to Target $110 Billion Valuation in IPO Pitch Next Week
Venture Global LNG will begin formally pitching investors next week for its highly anticipated initial public offering, with the second-largest U.S. producer of liquefied natural gas aiming to secure a non-diluted valuation of as much as $110 billion, documents show.
Kinder Morgan Los Angeles Fuel Pipelines Resume Operations After Wildfire Power Outages
The 515-mile SFPP West pipeline, which delivers fuel to Arizona, and the 566-mile Calnev line, which delivers to Nevada, had not been directly impacted by the fires, Kinder Morgan said on Thursday.
AGDC and Glenfarne to Develop $44 Billion Alaska LNG Project, Including 807-Mile Pipeline
The Alaska state's Alaska Gasline Development Corporation (AGDC) entered into an exclusive agreement with developer Glenfarne to advance the Alaska LNG project, an AGDC spokesperson said on Friday.
Howard Energy Acquires 120-Mile Bidirectional Ethylene Pipeline from EPIC Midstream
Howard Energy Partners (HEP) has acquired EPIC Midstream Holdings’ 120-mile ethylene pipeline, strengthening its presence in the Gulf Coast region.
Equinor Extends Hammerfest LNG Outage to Jan. 19 Due to Compressor Repairs
Equinor has extended an ongoing outage at its Hammerfest LNG plant in Arctic northern Norway by 10 days to Jan. 19 as it continues to repair a failed compressor, the company said in a regulatory filing on Wednesday.
EnCap Flatrock Midstream Nets $800 Million in Plains All American Transactions
EnCap Flatrock Midstream (EFM) has finalized agreements to sell Ironwood Midstream Energy Partners II and its Plains Series A Preferred Units to Plains All American for over $800 million in cash.
Enbridge Should Rethink Old, Troubled Line 5 Pipeline, IEEFA Says
A new report from the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) questions the financial and strategic viability of Enbridge Energy’s proposed tunnel project to replace an aging section of the Line 5 pipeline under the Straits of Mackinac.
Phillips 66 Acquires EPIC NGL for $2.2 Billion, Bolstering Permian-to-Gulf Infrastructure
The EPIC NGL business includes two fractionators near Corpus Christi with a capacity of 170,000 barrels per day (bpd), 350 miles of purity distribution pipelines, and an 885-mile NGL pipeline connecting the Delaware, Midland, and Eagle Ford basins to Gulf Coast facilities.
Sudan Resumes Oil Exports to Port Sudan, Lifts Force Majeure on Pipeline
Sudan has lifted a nearly year-long force majeure on the transport of crude oil from its neighbor South Sudan to a port on the Red Sea after security conditions improved, according to a letter seen by Reuters on Monday.
Diversified Energy Expands Midstream Assets in Appalachia with $45 Million Acquisition
Diversified Energy Company PLC has announced a $45 million acquisition of natural gas properties and midstream facilities in Virginia, West Virginia, and Alabama. The assets were purchased from Summit Natural Resources and are expected to close during the first quarter of 2025.
Inpex Restores Typhoon-Damaged Gas Pipelines in Japan
Inpex Corp. has completed restoration work on its natural gas trunk pipeline network in Japan, addressing damage caused by Typhoon Hagibis in October 2019.
Delek Logistics Closes $285 Million Gravity Water Acquisition
Delek Logistics Partners LP has completed its $285 million acquisition of Gravity Water Intermediate Holdings LLC, expanding its midstream capabilities in the Permian Basin.
Fire Extinguished at Valero's Three Rivers Refinery, No Injuries Reported
A large fire was extinguished at Valero's 89,000 barrel per day Three Rivers refinery in Texas on Wednesday evening, local media reported.
Pembina Completes Kaybob Complex Acquisition, Expands Infrastructure in Karr and Gold Creek Areas
Pembina Pipeline Corp. has completed the acquisition of a 50% working interest in Whitecap Resources Inc.'s 15-07 Kaybob Complex located in Alberta, Canada, as announced by Pembina Gas Infrastructure Inc.
EQT Finalizes $3.5 Billion Midstream JV with Blackstone Credit
EQT Corp. has completed the formation and funding of its midstream joint venture (JV) with Blackstone Credit & Insurance (BXCI), the company announced on Dec. 30.
BP's GTA Project Delivers First Gas for Senegal and Mauritania
The Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) gas project developed by BP and partners has produced its first gas from an offshore field in Senegal and Mauritania, the two countries' energy ministries said.
ONEOK Finalizes $1.2 Billion Sale of Natural Gas Pipelines to DT Midstream
ONEOK Inc. has completed the sale of its three interstate natural gas pipeline systems to DT Midstream Inc. for $1.2 billion in cash. The deal included the Guardian Pipeline, Midwestern Gas Transmission, and Viking Gas Transmission systems.
FERC Rejects Effort to Regulate Williams’ Gathering Line
(P&GJ) — The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) just gave a big boost to interstate pipelines that are considering new connections between shale fields and customers.
Spotlight on Mexico: Construction on Centauro del Norte Pipeline Begins
Nine months after signing the agreement with the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE), Grupo Carso began construction of the first section of the Centauro del Norte Gas Pipeline (GCN) located in Baja, California.
Baker Hughes to Supply Key Equipment for Woodside LNG Project in Louisiana
Baker Hughes has secured a contract from Bechtel Energy to provide liquefaction equipment for two plants as part of Phase 1 of Woodside Energy Group’s Louisiana LNG project.
Zoo Zaps Gas Line Woes Using Plastic Pipe
(P&GJ) — The latest renovation at the Baton Rouge Zoo included an important one that visitors will never see. Buried under the canal at the entrance is a new natural gas supply pipeline that will also protect the zoo and the more than 200,000 annual visitors.
Chart Industries Secures Equipment Order for Woodside LNG Project
Chart Industries Inc. has been selected to supply liquefaction technology and equipment for Phase 1 of Woodside Energy Group’s Louisiana LNG project.
Iraq Approves $4.6 Billion Basrah-Haditha Oil Pipeline Project
The Iraqi cabinet has given approval for a Basrah-Haditha oil pipeline project, a statement from the Prime Minister's office said on Monday.
Court Temporarily Halts Construction of Tennessee Pipeline
(P&GJ) — Environmental opposition continues to bedevil proposed pipeline projects, both at the state and federal level, and Kinder Morgan’s Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company’s Cumberland Pipeline project is the latest poster child.
Whiting Refinery Back to Normal Following Pipeline Leak, BP Says
BP's 435,000-barrel-per-day (bpd) Whiting, Indiana, refinery was operating normally following a leak from a pipeline that transports liquid material, the company said.
‘Skyrocketing’ Costs Loom Large for Urban Infrastructure Construction
(P&GJ) – When the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) held its 2024 annual meeting in Anaheim, California, in November it extended operations for an ongoing task force studying ways to better integrate regulations for natural gas and electricity delivery systems.
Projects December 2024
Explore the latest updates in pipeline and gas infrastructure, featuring new systems, expansions, and innovative developments shaping the industry. Stay informed on significant projects that enhance operational efficiency and drive growth in the energy sector.
Editor’s Notebook: Happier Days Off the U.S. Gulf Coast
In this exclusive Pipeline & Gas Journal article, Enbridge unveils plans for two new offshore pipelines in the Gulf of Mexico to support bp's Kaskida project, showcasing the region's ongoing oil and gas infrastructure expansion.
- Trump Aims to Revive 1,200-Mile Keystone XL Pipeline Despite Major Challenges
- ONEOK Agrees to Sell Interstate Gas Pipelines to DT Midstream for $1.2 Billion
- Energy Transfer Reaches FID on $2.7 Billion, 2.2 Bcf/d Permian Pipeline
- Boardwalk Approves 110-Mile, 1.16 Bcf/d Mississippi Kosci Junction Pipeline Project
- Kinder Morgan Approves $1.4 Billion Mississippi Crossing Project to Boost Southeast Gas Supply
- Tullow Oil on Track to Deliver $600 Million Free Cash Flow Over Next 2 Years
- GOP Lawmakers Slam New York for Blocking $500 Million Pipeline Project
- Energy Transfer Reaches FID on $2.7 Billion, 2.2 Bcf/d Permian Pipeline
- Enbridge Should Rethink Old, Troubled Line 5 Pipeline, IEEFA Says
- Caspian Pipeline Consortium Lowers 2024 Oil Export Forecast Again