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Nebraska Pipeline Rupture Likely Caused by 3rd-Party
A natural gas pipeline in rural Nebraska has been repaired after a rupture caused an explosion that was large enough to be seen by satellite. Northern Natural Gas said “a series of scores and gouges were found across the impacted pipeline segment,"
Williams Projects Go In-Service Early as 2020 Ends
Williams said early in-service capacity was achieved for three of its gas expansion projects. Projects going online in the fourth quarter were Transco’s Leidy South and Southeastern Trail, along with the Bluestem Pipeline.
Explosion Hits Gas Pipeline in Egypt’s Sinai
An explosion at a key natural gas pipeline in Egypt’s restive northern Sinai Peninsula caused a fire but no human casualties, a senior official told the Associated Press.
Husky Energy Shareholders Approve Sale to Cenovus
Husky Energy Inc said on Tuesday its shareholders approved the company's merger with rival Cenovus Energy Inc to create Canada's No. 3 oil and gas producer,
Omaha House Explosion Likely Not Caused by Natural Gas
An investigation into the cause of an Omaha, Neb., house explosion indicates that it was probably not caused by a natural gas leak, as initially speculated.
Magellan Midstream Tank Explosion Injures 7 in Corpus Christi
Seven Magellan Midstream Partners employees were injured, four critically, when a storage tank at a Magellan plant in Corpus Christi exploded after catching fire Saturday morning, according to deputy Fire Chief Richie Quintero.
Williams Restructures Contracts with Bankrupt Chesapeake
Pipeline operator Williams Companies said on Monday it will take ownership of some of Chesapeake Energy Corp's assets in exchange for accepting lower gas gathering fees from the bankrupt shale producer.
Russia's Gazprom Seeks More Capacity to Transport Gas Through Ukraine — Naftogaz
The head of Ukraine's state natural gas firm Naftogaz said Russia's Gazprom has approached them seeking to book more transport capacity on its natural gas pipelines to Europe.
Produced Water Spills from Husky Energy Oil Pipeline
A produced water spill was discovered during a routine inspection on a Husky Energy oil pipeline in northwestern Alberta on Monday.
Exxon to Cut 14,000 Jobs as Pandemic Hits Oil Demand
Exxon announced on Thursday that it would cut its global workforce by about 15% or about 14,000 jobs as the coronavirus pandemic has continued to suppress oil demand around the world.
TC Energy Sees Higher Costs for Coastal Gaslink Pipeline
TC Energy told investors on Thursday that it expects the cost for its Coastal Gaslink Pipeline in British Columbia to rise compared to previous estimates due to increased scope, permitting delays, and impacts from the pandemic.
China's Sinopec Completes Qingdao-Nanjing Gas Pipeline Construction
China's Sinopec announced on Tuesday it had completed construction of a natural gas pipeline connecting the Qingdao LNG terminal to Nanjing city in the Jiangsu province.
U.S. Energy Secretary Doesn’t See Oil Production Returning Soon to Pre-Pandemic Levels
The U.S. Secretary of Energy told reporters at an industry conference on Wednesday that he does not expect the country's oil output to return to pre-pandemic levels until at least after 2021.
EQT Corp to Buy Chevron Appalachian Assets, Pipeline Stake, for $735 Million
EQT announced it has agreed to purchase assets from Chevron in the Appalachian basin, including a stake in Laurel Mountain Midstream, for $735 million.
Enterprise Crude Pipeline Transport Volumes Drop Over 26% on Oil Price Plunge
Enterprise Products reported on Wednesday that crude volumes on its pipelines fell 26.1% as lower fuel demand caused by the coronavirus pandemic forced producers to slash output.
Texas Pipeline Association Study Shows Economic Impact of Texas Pipelines
A study commissioned by the Texas Pipeline Association revealed that the Texas oil and gas pipeline industry had a $48.6 billion impact on the state in 2019.
TC Energy to Begin Construction on NGTL Expansion Project
TC Energy has received approval from the Canadian government for its 2021 NOVA Gas Transmissions Ltd. (NGTL) System Expansion Project.
Cenovus Energy to Cut Up to 25% of Combined Workforce After Husky Deal — Companies
Cenovus Energy announced on Tuesday plans to cut between 20 and 25% of its workforce once it finalizes the acquisition of Husky Energy.
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.
Judge: Michigan Regulator Can Evaluate Enbridge Pipeline Tunnel Plan
A Michigan judge ruled on Friday that a state regulatory agency has some authority to evaluate Enbridge's Line 5 pipeline tunnel plans, but should not consider broader implications of the pipeline's contribution to climate change in its evaluation.
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.
Biden Calls for ‘Transition’ from Oil; GOP Sees Opening
Democrat Joe Biden’s remark that he would “transition” away from oil in the U.S. in favor of renewable energy drew quick attention Thursday night from President Donald Trump, who saw it as a boon to his election chances in key states.
Gulf Energy Information Introduces Hydrogen Data with New Platform
Gulf Energy Information has launched Global Energy Infrastructure (GEI), a comprehensive dataset covering projects across the energy industry.
Brooge Energy Begins Preconstruction Work on Phase III Oil Storage Facility
Oil storage firm Brooge Energy has begun preconstruction work on Phase III of its storage facility outside the Straight of Hormuz in the United Arab Emirates.
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.
Explosion at Thai PTT Gas Line Kills Three, Injures 28
A gas pipeline exploded in Thailand on Thursday killing three people and injuring 28.
Federal Judge Denies Bid to Halt Work on Keystone XL
A federal judge has denied a request by Native American tribes to halt work on the Keystone XL oil pipeline.
- Keystone Oil Pipeline Resumes Operations After Temporary Shutdown
- Biden Administration Buys Oil for Emergency Reserve Above Target Price
- Freeport LNG Plant Runs Near Zero Consumption for Fifth Day
- Enbridge to Invest $500 Million in Pipeline Assets, Including Expansion of 850-Mile Gray Oak Pipeline
- Mexico Seizes Air Liquide's Hydrogen Plant at Pemex Refinery
- Evacuation Technologies to Reduce Methane Releases During Pigging
- Editor’s Notebook: Nord Stream’s $20 Billion Question
- Enbridge Receives Approval to Begin Service on Louisiana Venice Gas Pipeline Project
- Mexico Seizes Air Liquide's Hydrogen Plant at Pemex Refinery
- Russian LNG Unfazed By U.S. Sanctions
