Infrastructure
Argentina's Reversion del Norte Pipeline Project Nears Completion After Successfully Crossing River
Argentina's 93-mile Reversion del Norte pipeline has overcome significant delays, reaching a key milestone by crossing the Tercero River. The project, crucial for gas supply to northern Argentina and exports to Bolivia and Brazil, is now on track for completion in late 2024.
Bayou Midstream II Secures Equity Backing from EIV Capital to Expand U.S. Infrastructure
Bayou Midstream II has announced an equity commitment from EIV Capital, LLC following their successful partnership for Bayou Midstream LLC (Bayou I).
Apollo Strikes $1 Billion Deal to Fund BP's Stake in Trans Adriatic Pipeline
Apollo Global Management has signed a $1 billion deal with British energy major BP to fund its stake in the Trans Adriatic natural gas pipeline.
Russia Approves Fuel Pipeline Project in Congo with 90% Stake
Russia has tentatively agreed to the construction of a fuel pipeline in the Republic of Congo, according to a government decree published late on Monday. The pipeline will link the western port of Pointe-Noire to the capital Brazzaville.
Woodside Energy Eyes Partners for Driftwood LNG, CEO Says
Woodside Energy is in discussions with onshore U.S. gas producers, pipeline companies and companies that share its outlook and view of liquefied natural gas to partner with its Driftwood LNG project, company CEO Meg O'Neill said on Monday.
Wood to Design DeLa Express Gas Pipeline Linking Texas to Louisiana
The 690-mile pipeline project being developed by DeLa Express LLC is proposed to deliver liquids-rich natural gas from the Permian Basin of West Texas to the U.S. Gulf Coast and international export markets.
MT Group Secures Ørsted Contract for CO2 Capture Facility in Denmark
The project will focus on piping and equipment for the Balance of Plant systems at Ørsted’s Kalundborg CO2 Hub.
Enbridge Agrees to Reapply for Key Permit, Stalling Line 5 Tunnel Project
Enbridge has agreed not to use a 2021 permit from Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) for its Line 5 tunnel project and will seek a new permit instead.
Texas LNG Secures Final Investment Decision with New Offtake Agreement
Texas LNG Brownsville LLC, a subsidiary of Glenfarne Energy Transition, has secured enough customer commitments to move forward with its liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminal project in the Port of Brownsville, Texas.
BlackRock Fund Acquires Stake in Saudi-Bahrain Pipeline from Bapco Energies
A BlackRock-managed fund has bought a minority stake in a pipeline linking Saudi Arabia and Bahrain from Bahrain state oil firm Bapco Energies, the two firms said on Wednesday, as the small Gulf state tries to extract value from its energy assets.
Marathon Detroit Refinery Gains Permit to Increase Crude Processing
Michigan's environmental agency on Tuesday issued a new air permit to Marathon Petroleum covering emissions from its Detroit refinery, which will allow the refiner to boost crude throughput at the plant.
UTulsa Facility Advances Hydrogen Blending Research for Natural Gas Pipelines
U.S. Sen. James Lankford recently toured the University of Tulsa's hydrogen blending research facility, where ongoing studies explore integrating hydrogen into natural gas pipelines to reduce carbon emissions.
Amigo LNG Signs Deal to Supply Oman's OQ Trading from Mexico Facility
The Amigo LNG facility is a large-scale project on Mexico’s west coast, capable of producing 7.8 million tonnes per annum of LNG. It is being developed in partnership with the State of Sonora and the Port of Guaymas.
Pembina Pipeline to Acquire Alberta Midstream Assets from Veren in $295 Million Deal
Canada's Pembina Pipeline said it will buy some infrastructure assets in Alberta Montney from oil producer Veren Inc. for about $295 million, to strengthen its midstream operations.
Pipeline Incident in Missouri Triggers Natural Gas Leak, No Injuries Reported
A natural gas pipeline operated by Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline was struck by a construction crew in Missouri’s Cass County on Sept.6
Texas Regulators Reject Gas Plant Proposal from State Financing Program Over Due Diligence Failures
Texas energy regulators have denied public funding requests for a proposed power plant days after naming the project as a finalist for a new state program aimed at building out natural gas-fired electricity generation, state documents show.
EOG Resources to Increase Utica Shale Activity in Ohio
"The Utica absolutely has the opportunity to be a foundational play," COO Jeff Leitzell said. "If we continue to have the success that we expect to, you can expect us to go ahead now and put more capital there."
Texas Matterhorn Pipeline Begins Gas Flow, Could Boost Waha Prices, Permian Resources Says
The Matterhorn is the biggest gas pipe under construction that is capable of moving gas that has been trapped in the Permian basin, causing prices at the Waha Hub in West Texas to turn negative a record number of times this year.
Report: U.S. Oil, Gas M&A Nears 2023 High as Focus Shifts from Permian
Nearly $100 billion has been spent by U.S. producers on mergers and acquisitions so far this year, and another $46 billion in assets are currently for sale, according to analysts.
Williams to Add 4.2 Bcf/d of Natural Gas Capacity by 2027
The new projects include the 1.8-Bcf/d Louisiana Energy Gateway gas pipeline, which is under construction and expected to enter service in 2025, and the 1.6-Bcf/d Southeast Supply Enhancement, which could enter service by 2027.
ADNOC Acquires 35% Stake in Exxon’s Texas Hydrogen Plant
Abu Dhabi state oil giant ADNOC will acquire a 35% stake in a planned Exxon Mobil large-scale hydrogen plant in Texas, the companies said on Wednesday.
Vista Energy to Invest $1.1 Billion in Argentina's Vaca Muerta Shale Expansion
In a push to unlock more of the oil riches buried in a massive shale deposit in Argentina, Vista Energy will invest about $1.1 billion this year as it also aims to cut costs there by double digits, the firm's CEO said.
Voyager Midstream Snaps Up 550 Miles of Gas Pipelines in Key Haynesville Deal with Phillips 66
(P&GJ) — Voyager Midstream, backed by Pearl Energy Investments, has acquired natural gas gathering and processing assets from Phillips 66 in East Texas and North Louisiana, placing it strategically in the Haynesville Shale region.
Trans Mountain Expansion Spurs Rate Cuts Among Rival Pipelines
Pipelines that historically carry Canadian crude to the U.S. are cutting rates and looking to ship different grades of crude oil due to rising competition from the newly expanded Trans Mountain pipeline.
Putin Arrives in Mongolia, a Key Link in Russia's Planned Gas Pipeline to China
The Kremlin said on Monday that Russian President Vladimir Putin had arrived for a state visit in Mongolia, which lies on the route of a planned new gas pipeline connecting Russia and China.
Exports from Libya's Hariga Oil Port Stopped as Crude Supply Dries Up
The Libyan oil export port of Hariga has stopped operating due to insufficient crude supplies, two engineers at the terminal told Reuters on Saturday, as a standoff between rival political factions shuts most of the country's oilfields.
Dangote Refinery Starts Gasoline Processing, NNPC Set as Exclusive Buyer
The $20 billion refinery on the outskirts of Lagos, built by Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote, began operations in January with output of products including naphtha and jet fuel.
‘Capricious’ You Say?
Is it just me or does the decision by the D.C. appeals court to throw out FERC’s approval of a Williams Cos. pipeline project due to the regulator’s “arbitrary and capricious” review process seem a bit more short-sighted than usual?
Iraq Seeks U.S. Investment in Gas Projects to Boost Energy Independence
Iraq plans to offer 10 gas exploration blocks to U.S. companies during an upcoming visit by Oil Minister Hayan Abdel-Ghani to the United States, he announced on Saturday.
Shell to Sell Houston Ship Channel Pipeline and Terminal to Edgewater Midstream
Shell Pipeline Company LP and Triton West LLC, subsidiaries of Shell USA, Inc., have agreed to sell their 100% interest in the Sinco pipeline system and Colex terminal to Edgewater Midstream LLC.
- Texas Waha Hub Gas Prices Plunge to Record Lows, Hit Negative Territory
- U.S. Appeals Court Strikes Down Controversial Biden Pipeline Safety Rules
- Williams Seeks Emergency Certificate to Operate $1 Billion Mid-Atlantic Gas Pipeline After Court Reversal
- Texas Oil Pipelines Near Max Capacity, Threatening Future Export Limits
- Energy Transfer Subsidiary Selects KTJV for Lake Charles LNG Export Project
- Saudi Arabia Looking to Expand Pipeline to Reduce Oil Exports via Gulf
- Report: Houston Region Poised to Become a Global Clean Hydrogen Hub
- Texas Startup Endeavors Again to Build First Major U.S. Oil Refinery Since 1977
- Puerto Bahia, Gasco to Build Liquefied Petroleum Gas Facility in Cartagena, Colombia
- U.S. Court Overturns FERC Approval for NextDecade’s $18 Billion Rio Grande LNG Project