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U.S. Appeals Court Blocks Kinder Morgan’s Tennessee Pipeline Permits
A U.S. appeals court on Friday put on hold approvals and permits necessary to allow a Kinder Morgan subsidiary to construct a 32-mile gas pipeline in Tennessee, at the urging of environmental groups.
FERC Sides with Williams in Texas-Louisiana Pipeline Dispute with Energy Transfer
(P&GJ) — FERC has sided with Williams in a dispute with Energy Transfer, ruling that the Louisiana Energy Gateway project is a gathering network, not subject to federal jurisdiction. This clears the way for Williams to proceed with the project without regulatory oversight under the Natural Gas Act.
TC Energy's South Bow Pipeline Spin-Off Begins Trading on TSX
TC Energy's oil pipeline spin-off, South Bow Corp, started trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange, experiencing a slight decline on its debut. South Bow's main asset is the 622,000 barrel-per-day Keystone pipeline, which ships Canadian crude from Alberta to the U.S. Midwest and Gulf Coast.
Summit Midstream Acquires Tall Oak Midstream for $450 Million
Tall Oak operates a large gas gathering and processing system in the Arkoma Basin, featuring two natural gas processing plants with a total capacity of 220 MMcf/d and 411 miles of gas gathering lines.
Ground Work on Extension of Mayakan Pipeline Begins
The Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) and Engie Mexico began construction work after signing a new agreement at the end of March for the expansion of the Mayakan Gas Pipeline.
P&GJ’s Europe 500 Report of Top Pipelines
The following is a list of some of the longest transportation routes on the continent of Europe as of July 2024. This third such report will be broken down into two sections: gas and liquids (oil and products), which will be updated in each of our September issues going forward.
Coating System Takes Aim at Metal Loss in Fracking Operations Pipes
An original erosion-resistant coating (ERC) establishes a new category with a system that resists erosion inside pipes located near fracking wellheads, thereby reducing downtime maintenance costs and enhancing drilling productivity.
Diamondback, Kinetik Acquire 30% Stake in EPIC’s 800-Mile Crude Oil Pipeline
EPIC Crude is an 800-mile crude oil pipeline system that connects the Delaware, Midland Basin, and Eagle Ford supply to EPIC's 3.4 million barrel Robstown Terminal near Corpus Christi.
Energy Transfer Pipeline Fire Continues to Burn in La Porte, Texas
Energy Transfer said a fire at its natural gas liquid (NGL) pipeline in La Porte, Texas, which started on Monday, was still burning on Tuesday and a state regulator said it would probably keep burning into the afternoon.
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.
Williams Seeks Emergency Certificate to Operate $1 Billion Mid-Atlantic Gas Pipeline After Court Reversal
Williams' Transco has applied for a temporary emergency certificate from FERC to continue operating its new $1 billion natural gas project running through five mid-Atlantic states after the regulator's approval was vacated.
Enbridge Evacuates Gulf Platforms as Storm Francine Nears
Energy pipeline operator Enbridge has pulled employees from several offshore U.S. Gulf of Mexico platforms, the company told customers, as Tropical Storm Francine advanced toward a landfall in Louisiana.
Permian Basin to Gain 7.3 Bcf/d in Pipeline Capacity Amid Gas Glut
New pipeline projects in the Permian Basin will add 7.3 Bcf/d of gas capacity, addressing growing production and easing pressure on Waha Hub prices.
Let's Talk Shop: Developing Sectors for Large and Maxi Rig HDDS
Examine the growing application of large and maxi horizontal directional drills (HDDs) beyond traditional oil and gas projects, highlighting insights from industry experts on the evolving use of HDDs in sectors like carbon capture, renewable energy, and water infrastructure.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Trans Mountain Appoints Mark Maki as CEO Amid Pipeline Expansion Milestone
Canadian pipeline operator Trans Mountain Corp. on Friday named insider Mark Maki as its chief executive officer from Sept. 1.
Texas Oil Pipelines Near Max Capacity, Threatening Future Export Limits
The pipelines that carry crude from the prolific Permian Basin to the Port of Corpus Christi are currently operating at over 90% capacity, and operators warn that this congestion could worsen.
Enbridge Cuts Rates to Compete with New Trans Mountain Oil Route
Enbridge Inc. has reduced tolls on its Canadian oil export pipelines in response to heightened competition from a newly operational pipeline linking Alberta to Vancouver.
Enbridge, Energy Transfer Confront Takeaway Capacity Crunch Amid Rising Production
Enbridge and Energy Transfer are tackling the challenge of increasing takeaway capacity amid rising U.S. oil and gas production. This exclusive P&GJ article provides an in-depth look at their latest infrastructure projects and market strategies.
Pipeline Operator Enterprise Products to Buy Pinon Midstream for $950 Million
The oil and gas pipeline industry has seen increased consolidation since last year as U.S. production grows and as problems with permits for new pipelines have made existing operators more valuable.
TC Energy Completes $1.14 Billion Sale of Portland Natural Gas Transmission System
TC Energy Corp. has completed the sale of its Portland Natural Gas Transmission System for $1.14 billion, in partnership with Northern New England Investment Company, Inc., a subsidiary of Énergir.
U.S. Appeals Court Strikes Down Controversial Biden Pipeline Safety Rules
A U.S. appeals court on Friday tossed out several natural gas pipeline safety standards adopted by President Joe Biden's administration following industry criticism about the massive costs on pipeline operators.
CPP Investments Acquires $843 Million Stake in Private Midstream Firm Tallgrass Energy
Based in Denver, Colorado, Tallgrass is a leading infrastructure company operating a network of more than 10,000 miles of pipeline assets across 14 states in the U.S.
- 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
- Ukraine Approves $20 Billion Plan to Boost Renewable Energy to 27% by 2030