Infrastructure

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.

Pulling Off the Near-Impossible: Stalled Pig Rescue Mission Returns Pipeline to Normal

T.D. Williamson’s innovative recovery tool and SmartPlug technology successfully resolved a stalled pig issue in an offshore pipeline, restoring normal operations and avoiding costly disruptions.

Texas Shortlists 17 Gas Plant Projects for $5.4 Billion in State Funding

The Public Utility Commission of Texas selected 17 projects, seeking $5.38 billion in government funding, to advance in a new program aimed at spurring the development of gas-fired power plants.

Venture Global Seeks FERC Approval to Unload First LNG Cargo at Plaquemines Plant

Venture Global LNG has sought authorization from U.S. energy regulators to unload the first LNG commissioning cargo at the Plaquemines export plant in Louisiana by Aug. 30.

Golden Pass LNG Seeks Three-Year Extension for $10 Billion Project After Dropping Lead Contractor

The developer of a Texas LNG export project has asked U.S. regulators for a three-year extension to complete construction of the $10 billion Golden Pass LNG project, citing scheduling uncertainties.

Mexico Pacific Signs 20-Year LNG Deal with POSCO International

Mexico Pacific has finalized a 20-year sales and purchase agreement with POSCO International, a leading energy trading company from Korea.

ONEOK to Acquire EnLink Stake, Medallion Assets in $5.9 Billion Deal

U.S. pipeline operator ONEOK will buy midstream assets in two deals worth $5.9 billion with Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), bolstering its position in the Permian and Mid-Continent basins amid rapid consolidation in the industry.

China's Hygreen Energy to Invest $2.2 Billion in Spanish Green Hydrogen Plant

The investment is part of a broader set of agreements, which include a deal with Spanish firm Coxabengoa to manufacture and develop green hydrogen technology in the Spanish region.

New Haynesville Pipeline Projects Near Completion Amid LNG Demand Surge

New pipeline projects in the Haynesville region, such as the 155-mile Louisiana Energy Access Pipeline (LEAP) expansion, are approaching completion to support the increasing LNG export demand from Gulf Coast facilities.

Freeport LNG Texas Export Plant Unexpectedly Shut During Routine Maintenance

U.S. liquefied natural gas company Freeport LNG said on Wednesday it shut its export facility in Texas due to the unexpected activation of a fire suppression system in the control room of the pre-treatment facility during routine maintenance.

Inpex Plans October Restart for Ichthys LNG's Train 2 Following Repairs

The production train at the plant in Darwin, Australia, was halted on Aug. 20 and is the plant's second train outage in the past month.

Mexico Spotlight: Nation Moving Toward Role as LNG Exporter with Expansion Projects

In an ongoing effort, Mexico is developing 31 mtpa of LNG export capacity on its west coast, with most of the feed expected to come through imports — primarily from the United States.

Shell to Shut Portions of 350-Mile Zydeco Pipeline in Louisiana

Oil major Shell on Monday said it plans to shut-in different portions of its Zydeco pipeline system for maintenance for three to four days starting Sept 24.