Infrastructure
Williams Plans Expansion of Gas Pipeline Network in Virginia
Pipeline operator Williams Cos. is preparing for a major expansion of its pipeline network in the Southeastern United States. This expansion will increase the capacity of the Transcontinental pipeline network, which spans approximately 10,000 miles from Texas to New York.
Enstor Seeks FERC Approval to Double Capacity of Mississippi Hub Natural Gas Storage Facility
Enstor Gas LLC has submitted an application to FERC through its affiliate, Mississippi Hub LLC, for an expansion of its natural gas storage facility located in Simpson County, Mississippi.
Enbridge Plans 120,000 bpd Expansion for Gray Oak Texas Oil Pipeline by 2025
Energy pipeline company Enbridge plans to expand capacity on its Gray Oak oil pipeline by 80,000 barrels per day (bpd) this year and could add another 40,000 bpd in 2025, an executive told Reuters on Tuesday.
Viridi Energy to Develop Renewable Natural Gas Facility in Maine
Viridi Energy said on Tuesday it has acquired a biosolids digester plant in Brunswick, Maine, as part of its plans to develop a facility to convert waste into renewable natural gas (RNG) in the state.
Pembina Receives Regulatory Approval to Acquire Enbridge's Interest in Joint Ventures
Pembina Pipeline said on Tuesday the Canadian Competition Bureau has approved its proposed $2.28 billion acquisition of Enbridge's interests in the Alliance, Aux Sable, and NRGreen joint ventures.
Saudi Aramco CEO Foresees Prolonged Oil Demand Growth Amidst Shipping Disruptions
Global oil demand will not peak for some time, so policy makers need to ensure sufficient investment in oil and gas to meet consumption and abandon the fantasy of phasing out fossil fuels, Saudi Aramco CEO Amin Nasser said on Monday.
CERAWeek: Hydrogen Adoption to Cost Europe, U.S. More Than $1 Trillion
Europe and the U.S. will have to spend in excess of $1 trillion for building infrastructure to enable widespread use of hydrogen fuel, an executive at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries said on Monday.
Colombian Police Seize 7.3 Million Gallons of Crude Stolen from Pipelines in Raids on Illegal Refineries
Colombian police have seized more than seven million gallons of crude oil in raids on illegal refineries, in an operation targeting production of bootleg fuel in Norte de Santander province, the police said in a statement on Monday.
Tellurian Explores Sale Options, CEO Steps Down Amid Driftwood LNG Project Efforts
Tellurian said on Monday it was looking at all options, including a potential sale, and that CEO Octavio Simoes had stepped down from his role, amid the liquefied natural gas developer's efforts to keep its Driftwood export project alive.
Ukraine Declines Extension of Russian Gas Transit Deal
Ukraine said on Sunday it does not plan to prolong a five-year deal with Russia's Gazprom on the transit of Russian gas to Europe or to sign another one.
Venture Global LNG Acquires Nine LNG Vessels, Deepens Presence in LNG Value Chain
The nine vessels will be constructed in South Korea and the Arlington-based company said the move will deepen its involvement throughout the LNG value chain.
U.S. Export Credit Agency Approves $500 Million Support for Bahrain Oil Project
The U.S. export credit agency on Thursday voted to approve a $500 million loan guarantee for an oil and gas drilling project in Bahrain, testing a U.S. climate pledge to stop backing projects that expand the use of fossil fuels.
TC Energy to Sell 470-Mile British Columbia Gas Pipeline to Ksi Lisims LNG Partners
The pipeline project, which TC will sell to Ksi Lisims co-developers Nisga'a Nation and Houston-based Western LNG, is permitted to move up to 3.6 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day across British Columbia.
Venture Global LNG Asks FERC to Keep Louisiana Export Facility Documents Confidential
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) exporter Venture Global LNG on Thursday delivered to U.S. regulators a proposed protective order seeking to keep documents on the construction of a Louisiana export facility confidential.
Russia's Gazprom Seeks Over $900 Million in Gas Dispute Damages from Polish Companies
In 2022, Poland terminated its agreement with Russia to receive Russian gas via the Yamal gas pipeline after Warsaw rejected a demand to pay for the fuel in rubles and Moscow responded by cutting off supplies.
Shell Weakens 2030 Carbon Emissions Reduction Target, Scraps 2035 Objective
Shell weakened a 2030 carbon reduction target and scrapped a "perilous" 2035 objective, citing expectations for strong gas demand and uncertainty in the energy transition even as it affirmed a plan to cut emissions to net zero by 2050.
U.S. Grants $750 Million for Hydrogen Projects Across 24 States
The U.S. Department of Energy said on Wednesday it is granting $750 million to projects across 24 states that are building capacity to produce and use clean hydrogen.
SONATRACH and Huawei Launch Smart Fiber Sensing Solution for Oil, Gas Pipelines
This innovative solution integrates advanced fiber optic sensing technology to enhance pipeline security, intelligence, and operational efficiency.
Kimmeridge Makes $2.1 Billion Offer for SilverBow, Proposing Pipeline Assets Merger
Kimmeridge Energy Management has submitted a new offer to acquire SilverBow Resources that values the U.S. oil and gas producer at close to $2.1 billion, including debt, the investment firm said on Wednesday.
Former Tallgrass Board Member Settles Insider Trading Charges Linked to $3.03 Billion Pipeline Deal
A former Tallgrass Energy board member and his friends will pay $2.2 million to settle insider trading charges related to a Blackstone-led $3.03 billion buyout offer for the oil pipeline operator in 2019, the U.S. SEC said on Tuesday.
Nord Stream Sues Insurers in London Over 2022 Pipeline Explosions
Nord Stream is seeking more than $436 million from its insurers over explosions in 2022 which ruptured pipelines designed to transport Russian gas to Germany, court filings show.
Freeport LNG's Feedgas Intake Plummets Amidst Operational Challenges
Feedgas intake at the second largest U.S. LNG plant has fallen by almost half over the last week, according to data provider LSEG.
NextDecade Targets Train 4 Final Investment Decision at Texas LNG Facility for Late 2024
NextDecade said on Monday it was targeting a final investment decision (FID) and plans to start construction of the fourth liquefaction train at its Rio Grande LNG facility in Texas by the second half of 2024.
Morocco Plans to Dedicate 1 Million Hectares to Green Hydrogen Projects
The Moroccan government said on Monday it will allocate 1 million hectares to green hydrogen projects, starting with 300,000 hectares in a first phase, as part of an offer to attract investors.
Vopak, Air Liquide to Develop Hydrogen Pipeline Network in Singapore
The companies will look at developing low-carbon ammonia supply chains in Singapore, including ammonia cracking facilities, storage and handling infrastructure at Vopak's Banyan terminal, as well as distributing low-carbon hydrogen through a hydrogen pipeline network, Vopak said.
Leak Shuts Down CDU and Coker at TotalEnergies Texas Refinery, Sources Say
The coker and small crude distillation unit (CDU) were shut by a leak on the gasoline-producing fluidic catalytic cracker (FCC) at TotalEnergies' 238,000 barrel-per-day (bpd) Port Arthur, Texas, refinery, people familiar with plant operations said on Monday.
Shell's LNG, Gas, and Power Trading Chief Steve Hill to Depart Company
Hill joined Shell in 2016 following the $53 billion acquisition of rival BG Group. He has headed Shell Energy, which oversees business-to-business LNG, gas and power trading, part of the company's downstream division.
Bakken Drillers Push Back Against U.S. Carbon Pipeline Company's No Oil Recovery Promise
Summit Carbon Solutions is trying to build the biggest carbon dioxide capture pipeline in the United States to transport and bury greenhouse gases. The company has repeatedly pledged that its project will not be used by drillers to boost output from oil fields.
Enterprise Products Launches Texas Western Products System, Expanding Fuel Operations
Enterprise Products Partners L.P. has announced that the first phase of its Texas Western Products System (TW Products System) is now in service with the start of truck loading operations at the company’s new Permian terminal in Gaines County, Texas.
EQT and Equitrans Midstream to Merge in $5.5 Billion Natural Gas Deal
EQT Corp., the leading U.S. natural gas producer, is set to acquire Equitrans Midstream in a deal valued at $5.5 billion. The merger will bolster cost-effective production and transportation of natural gas by incorporating over 2,000 miles of pipeline infrastructure into EQT's operations.
- Keystone Oil Pipeline Resumes Operations After Temporary Shutdown
- Freeport LNG Plant Runs Near Zero Consumption for Fifth Day
- Biden Administration Buys Oil for Emergency Reserve Above Target Price
- Mexico Seizes Air Liquide's Hydrogen Plant at Pemex Refinery
- Enbridge to Invest $500 Million in Pipeline Assets, Including Expansion of 850-Mile Gray Oak Pipeline
