Pipeline
Canada's Trans Mountain Pipeline Sees Slower Ramp-Up, Trims Volume Forecasts
Trans Mountain has lowered its oil throughput and revenue forecasts through 2027 due to underused spot capacity and shipper resistance to higher tolls. Utilization is now expected to hit 96% by 2028.
CenterPoint Finalizes Sale of 12,000 Miles of Gas Pipelines in Louisiana, Mississippi
CenterPoint Energy has completed the sale of its natural gas utilities in Louisiana and Mississippi to Bernhard Capital Partners. The transfer includes 12,000 miles of pipeline and 380,000 customers, with Delta Utilities assuming operations.
Argentina Sends First Vaca Muerta Gas to Brazil Through Bolivian Pipelines
Argentina has started exporting natural gas from its Vaca Muerta shale to Brazil via Bolivian pipelines, marking a new energy trade route in South America. The deal, involving TotalEnergies, Bolivia’s YPFB and Brazil’s Matrix Energia, could reshape regional gas supply dynamics.
Phillips 66 Finalizes $2.2 Billion EPIC NGL Deal, Adding 885 Miles of Pipeline
Phillips 66 has completed its $2.2 billion acquisition of EPIC NGL, adding 885 miles of pipeline and two fractionators to its midstream portfolio. The assets will boost capacity and strengthen its Permian-to-Gulf Coast connectivity.
Boardwalk’s Texas Gas Launches Open Season for 2 Bcf/d Marcellus-to-Louisiana Pipeline Expansion
Texas Gas has launched an open season for its Borealis pipeline project, a 2 Bcf/d expansion connecting Marcellus and Utica supplies to key markets across the Midwest and Gulf Coast. The project leverages existing infrastructure to meet growing U.S. energy demand.
Argentina’s Allen-Punta Colorada Pipeline Well Underway
Argentina’s YPF has begun construction on the second section of the 272-mile Allen–Punta Colorada pipeline, part of the Vaca Muerta Sur project. The line will transport up to 700,000 bpd of crude oil for export, with SCADA systems, storage terminals, and offshore VLCC loading capacity.
Tokyo Gas Acquires Chevron Gas Assets Near LNG Corridor in East Texas for $525 Million
Tokyo Gas has acquired a 70% stake in East Texas gas assets from Chevron for $525 million, expanding its position in the Haynesville Shale. The move strengthens its access to Gulf Coast LNG infrastructure and supports its growing U.S. gas strategy.
Williams Adds 514 MMcf/d as Two Transco Expansions Enter Service in Southeast, Gulf Coast
Williams has placed two Transco pipeline expansion projects into service, adding 514 million cubic feet per day (MMcf/d) of natural gas capacity to meet growing demand in the Southeast and Gulf Coast regions.
Brookfield Nears $9 Billion-Plus Deal for Colonial Pipeline, Sources Say
Brookfield Asset Management is nearing a deal to acquire Colonial Pipeline, the largest U.S. fuel transportation network, for more than $9 billion including debt, sources say. A formal announcement could come within weeks.
Fluxys Begins Construction on Belgium’s First Hydrogen Pipeline Network
Fluxys has begun construction on the first phase of Belgium’s hydrogen pipeline network, marking a key milestone in the country’s push toward a low-carbon economy.
Sempra to Sell Gas Assets in Mexico, Trim Infrastructure Stake
Sempra will sell its Ecogas Mexico business and a minority stake in Sempra Infrastructure to help fund a $56 billion capital plan focused on utility investments in Texas and California, with transactions expected over the next 12 to 18 months.
Glenfarne Named Lead Developer of Alaska LNG, Targets FID on 807-Mile Pipeline
The move marks a major step forward for the long-planned pipeline and export terminal, with a final investment decision expected in 2025.
1,000-Mile Pipeline Exit Plan by Hope Gas Alarms West Virginia Producers
Hope Gas’ proposal to abandon over 1,000 miles of pipeline across more than 20 West Virginia counties is drawing sharp criticism from local producers, who say the move could cut off access to critical infrastructure and threaten small well operations.
Czechs to Phase Out Russian Oil as TAL Pipeline Expansion Goes Live
The Czech Republic will begin importing all crude oil through the expanded TAL pipeline starting in April, following the suspension of Russian supplies via the Druzhba pipeline. The move marks a key step in the country's energy independence from Russian oil.
Ironwood III Launches with Kayne Anderson Backing, Acquires Eagle Ford Gathering System
The newly formed company has acquired a crude oil gathering system spanning Atascosa, Frio, La Salle, and McMullen counties in South Texas.
Gas Prices Edge Up on Strong LNG Demand, Waha Prices Fall Below Zero Again
U.S. natural gas prices rose slightly this week as LNG exports hit a new record and demand forecasts improved. Meanwhile, pipeline constraints in the Permian Basin pushed Waha Hub prices below zero for the second time this month, highlighting ongoing takeaway issues amid surging associated gas output.
EACOP Secures First Tranche of Funding for $5 Billion Uganda-Tanzania Pipeline
The company developing Uganda’s EACOP crude pipeline has closed the first allocation of external financing from a syndicate of institutions including commercial banks and Afreximbank, a statement from EACOP said on Wednesday.
Australia Looks to Development More Gas Pipelines Infrastructure
The Australian government plans to continue the active development of the domestic gas pipelines infrastructure within the next couple of decades despite the protests of local environmentalists, who expect a sharp drop of demand for natural gas in the country already in the middle term.
Venture Global Seeks FERC OK to Start Calcasieu Pass Operations, TransCameron Pipeline
U.S. LNG developer Venture Global Inc. has asked federal regulators for permission to begin operations of its entire Calcasieu Pass LNG export facility and TransCameron pipeline project, the final step before moving to commercial operations, according to a filing on Tuesday.
Natural Gas Council Urges Trump to Advance Permitting, Energy Infrastructure
The Natural Gas Council (NGC) has outlined a five-point plan for restoring American energy dominance in a letter sent to President Donald J. Trump, voicing support for the administration’s pro-energy agenda and urging reforms that would accelerate U.S. natural gas growth.
Penspen Revalidating Feasibility for 2,485-Mile Trans-Saharan Pipeline Linking Nigeria to Europe
Once operational, the pipeline would carry up to 30 billion cubic meters of natural gas annually across West and North Africa, with the potential to connect to European markets.
TC Energy, Industry Leaders Call on Canada to Fast-Track Pipeline, LNG Projects
TC Energy and other Canadian energy leaders are urging federal political parties to fast-track pipeline and LNG development, calling for regulatory reform and investment incentives to boost Canada’s energy exports and economic sovereignty.
Enbridge’s Line 5 Could Be Fast-Tracked as Tribes Withdraw from Army Corps Review
All six Michigan tribal nations have exited the Army Corps' review of Enbridge’s Line 5 tunnel project, citing a flawed process, as the agency prepares to finalize its list of energy projects that could be fast-tracked under a national emergency declaration.
GSPL Commissions Pipeline Linking Chhara LNG Terminal to Gas Grid in Gujarat, India
Developed by Gujarat State Petronet Limited (GSPL), the 36-inch diameter pipeline has a capacity of 18 million standard cubic meters per day and was built at an estimated cost of $78.3 million.
Ottawa, Canada Contractor Blamed for Multiple Gas Line Strikes During Pipeline Work
Thomas Cavanagh Construction Limited has pleaded guilty to five safety violations after damaging multiple gas lines during a series of pipeline upgrade projects in Ottawa.
Exxon Warns Colonial Pipeline Overhaul Could Harm Fuel Supply Chain
Top U.S. oil major ExxonMobil asked regulators to block changes proposed by the Colonial Pipeline to its fuel shipping terms, citing potential harm to shippers and consumers, a filing with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) showed.
How Ukraine’s Gas Storage, Pipeline Network Could Boost U.S. LNG Under Trump
The U.S. administration suggested this week the United States could help run and possibly own Ukraine's power plants and energy infrastructure as part of a ceasefire deal with Russia.
Germany Begins Pipeline Conversions to Fulfill Lofty Hydrogen Ambitions
Germany has begun converting natural gas pipelines as part of its $20 billion plan to build a 5,600-mile hydrogen network by 2032. With ONTRAS leading the first projects, the initiative aims to support industrial decarbonization and long-term hydrogen transport.
Russia Seeks Approval for Congo Oil Pipeline Agreement with 25-Year Operation Term
The Russian government has submitted an agreement with the Republic of the Congo for ratification to the State Duma, outlining cooperation on the construction of a key oil products pipeline in the Central African nation.
Venezuela’s Opposition Proposes Energy Reform to Open Pipelines, Refineries to Foreign Investment
Venezuela’s opposition has proposed sweeping energy reforms that would shrink state oil firm PDVSA and open up oil fields, refineries, and pipeline infrastructure to international investors — a move aimed at attracting support from the U.S. and global energy companies.
- Kinder Morgan Proposes 290-Mile Gas Pipeline Expansion Spanning Three States
- Valero Plans to Shut California Refinery, Takes $1.1 Billion Hit
- Three Killed, Two Injured in Accident at LNG Construction Site in Texas
- Tallgrass to Build New Permian-to-Rockies Pipeline, Targets 2028 Startup with 2.4 Bcf Capacity
- TC Energy Approves $900 Million Northwoods Pipeline Expansion for U.S. Midwest
- U.S. Pipeline Expansion to Add 99 Bcf/d, Mostly for LNG Export, Report Finds
- Enbridge Adds Turboexpanders at Pipeline Sites to Power Data Centers in Canada, Pennsylvania
- Great Basin Gas Expansion Draws Strong Shipper Demand in Northern Nevada
- Cheniere Seeks FERC Approval to Expand Sabine Pass LNG Facility
- Heath Consultants Exits Locate Business to Expand Methane Leak Detection Portfolio
