Pipeline
Williams Companies Exceeds Q3 Profit Estimates on Higher Revenue, Boost from Transco Pipeline
Williams Companies surpassed third-quarter profit forecasts with strong service revenue and increased natural gas flows, especially from its Transco pipeline. The company raised its annual profit outlook, citing demand from data center growth and industrial re-shoring projects.
Energy Transfer Receives 16 Bcf/d Natural Gas Requests Amid Growing Data Center, Power Needs
Energy Transfer reported a substantial increase in requests to connect over 90 power plants and data centers, with potential demand totaling up to 16 Bcf/d of natural gas. The surge is fueled by growth in data centers supporting AI, and pipeline proximity could allow Energy Transfer to capture a significant portion of this new demand.
Sempra Misses Profit Estimates on LNG Expenses; Gasoducto Rosarito Pipeline Nears Commercial Launch
Sempra’s third-quarter profit fell short due to rising LNG-related costs and lower utility earnings. Despite this, the Gasoducto Rosarito Pipeline remains on track for commercial operation, supporting Sempra's LNG export ambitions.
Exxon Mobil to Sell Argentina's Vaca Muerta Assets to Pluspetrol
Exxon Mobil has agreed to sell its oil and gas assets in Argentina's Vaca Muerta shale formation to Pluspetrol, including five blocks in Neuquen province and its stake in pipeline operator Oldelval.
Argentina's New Pipeline to Boost Domestic Gas Supply, Eye Export
Argentina launched the Northern Natural Gas Pipeline to enhance domestic supply from the Vaca Muerta shale field, aiming to end reliance on Bolivian imports and potentially enable exports to nearby countries.
Glenfarne Chooses Kiewit for Texas LNG Export Terminal Construction
Glenfarne Group has selected Kiewit as the construction contractor for its Texas LNG export terminal in Brownsville. The facility aims to process 0.5 Bcf/d of natural gas, targeting commercial operations by 2028, with a possible extension to 2029.
U.S. Crude Oil Pipeline Squeeze Boosts Prices at Gulf Coast Export Hub
U.S. crude oil prices at the Gulf Coast export hub have surged due to limited pipeline capacity from the Permian basin. A growing demand for light sweet crude, alongside record production, has widened the price gap between West Texas and Houston.
Hungary Prioritizes Druzhba Pipeline for Crude Imports Despite EU Pressure
In contrast to many other European Union countries, Hungary seeks to maintain close political and business ties to Russia, including reliance on Russian energy.
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Enbridge Q3 Profit Surges on U.S. Gas Acquisitions, Raises Growth Forecast
New investments included the $1.1 billion Sequoia Solar project in Texas and the $700 million offshore Canyon System Pipelines project on the U.S. Gulf Coast.
ONEOK Completes $2.6 Billion Medallion Acquisition, Largest Private Crude System in Permian
ONEOK, Inc. announced the completion of its $2.6 billion acquisition of Medallion Midstream, the largest privately held crude oil gathering and transportation system in the Permian Basin's Midland region, from Global Infrastructure Partners.
Ecopetrol Halts Pipeline Operations Following Explosive Attack and Oil Spill
Ecopetrol has halted operations on a pipeline transporting oil from the Cira Infantas field in Colombia after an explosive attack caused an oil spill. While no injuries were reported, the incident has resulted in environmental damage, highlighting the ongoing threats to oil operations in the region.
ConocoPhillips Eyes Sale of $1 Billion Permian Assets Amid Marathon Acquisition
ConocoPhillips is exploring the sale of over $1 billion in Permian shale assets, part of its strategy to streamline operations ahead of its Marathon Oil acquisition. The Houston-based oil and gas producer aims to raise $2 billion through asset sales.
ONEOK’s Q3 Profit Surges 53% on Rocky Mountain NGL Demand; Annual Forecast Narrowed
ONEOK’s third-quarter profit rose 53%, driven by strong natural gas and NGL demand in the Rocky Mountain region. The pipeline operator narrowed its annual forecast, reflecting growth in its NGL and refined products segments and continued asset expansion.
U.S. LNG Export Growth Faces Uncertainty as Trump’s Tariff Proposal Looms, Analysts Say
U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports could face setbacks if Donald Trump wins the election and imposes a proposed 60% tariff on Chinese imports, analysts say. The move may lead to trade tensions and reduce demand for U.S. LNG from China, affecting export growth.
Crude Oil Imports from Canada Reach Record High After Pipeline Expansion
U.S. imports of Canadian crude hit a record 4.3 million barrels per day in July 2024, spurred by the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The new capacity boosts exports from Alberta to the U.S. West Coast and Pacific markets, impacting Western Canadian Select prices amid evolving refinery demand.
EQT Sells Remaining Pennsylvania Natural Gas Assets to Equinor for $1.25 Billion
EQT Corp. has agreed to sell its remaining Pennsylvania natural gas assets to Equinor for $1.25 billion, with proceeds aimed at reducing debt following its recent pipeline acquisition. The transaction also expands Equinor’s U.S. production footprint in the Marcellus shale.
Phillips 66 Q3 Profit Surges on Midstream and Chemicals Growth
Phillips 66 reported a third-quarter profit surge, driven by strong performance in its midstream and chemicals segments, which helped offset lower refining margins amid softer fuel demand.
New Oil Pipelines from Permian Unlikely as Top Operators Prioritize Expansions
Top executives of two U.S. energy pipeline operators on Thursday ruled out building new crude oil lines to move volumes out of the Permian shale field in West Texas because of tepid volume growth and difficulties constructing new lines.
Ecuador Government to Take Over Crude Pipeline from OCP Ecuador Until New Tender Launched
Ecuador's government will take over operations on a heavy crude oil pipeline from OCP Ecuador until a fresh tender is launched, the nation's energy and mines energy said.
Trans Mountain Plans to Shut Puget Sound Pipeline for November Maintenance
Oil pipeline operator Trans Mountain said it will shut the Puget Sound Pipeline from Laurel to Anacortes, Washington, for about seven days in mid-November to conduct planned maintenance.
Enterprise Products to Develop CO2 Pipeline Network for Occidental 1PointFive
Enterprise Products Partners agreed to develop a CO2 transportation network to support carbon capture firm 1PointFive's hub in southeast Texas.
EQT in Talks to Sell $3.5 Billion in Pipeline Stakes to Blackstone
Private equity firm Blackstone is in advanced talks to acquire minority stakes in the interstate natural gas pipelines owned by EQT Corp for about $3.5 billion
South Sudan Aiming to Restart Pumping Oil Through Sudan
South Sudan will resume pumping crude oil for export through a port in neighboring Sudan within a few days, a South Sudanese government official said.
Enterprise Products Not Considering New Permian Oil Pipeline, Says Co-CEO
U.S. energy pipeline operator Enterprise Products is not considering adding a new crude oil line out of the Permian shale field in West Texas, co-CEO Jim Teague said on Thursday.
U.S. Allocates $196 Million for Natural Gas Pipeline Modernization
The funding, part of President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will support 60 projects aimed at enhancing safety, reducing environmental harm, and lowering energy costs by replacing leak-prone pipelines.
Canadian Natural Boosts Trans Mountain Pipeline Capacity After PetroChina Exit: Report
Canadian Natural Resources is taking over more space on the expanded Trans Mountain pipeline from a unit of PetroChina, boosting its ability to ship crude to markets after buying assets from Chevron.
Permitting Reform Legislation Once Again on the Table
The need to update and improve the arduous process of obtaining the permits needed to get critical infrastructure projects off the ground is a longtime priority among supporters of American energy, especially advocates of infrastructure transporting fossil fuels.
Heavily Corroded Half-Mile Oil Pipeline Restored with Composite Wrap
An underground oil pipeline at a Refinery in Spain was suffering from severe corrosion. If left unchecked, the pipeline, 2,860.8 feet (872 meters) in length, would have incurred severe metal loss.
Four Petroleum Liquids Pipelines Completed in U.S. Since 2023
Four new petroleum liquids pipelines, including three crude oil projects and one hydrocarbon gas liquids (HGL) pipeline, have been completed in the U.S. since 2023, according to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) updated Liquids Pipeline Projects Database.
- Trump Aims to Revive 1,200-Mile Keystone XL Pipeline Despite Major Challenges
- Energy Transfer Reaches FID on $2.7 Billion, 2.2 Bcf/d Permian Pipeline
- Boardwalk Approves 110-Mile, 1.16 Bcf/d Mississippi Kosci Junction Pipeline Project
- Kinder Morgan Approves $1.4 Billion Mississippi Crossing Project to Boost Southeast Gas Supply
- Colonial Shuts Largest U.S. Gasoline Pipeline to Investigate Leak
- Tullow Oil on Track to Deliver $600 Million Free Cash Flow Over Next 2 Years
- GOP Lawmakers Slam New York for Blocking $500 Million Pipeline Project
- Enbridge Should Rethink Old, Troubled Line 5 Pipeline, IEEFA Says
- Energy Transfer Reaches FID on $2.7 Billion, 2.2 Bcf/d Permian Pipeline
- Polish Pipeline Operator Offers Firm Capacity to Transport Gas to Ukraine in 2025
