Construction

Construction Begins on Ghana's $12 Billion Petroleum Hub, But Not Without Doubts

Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo has broken ground on the construction of a 300,000 barrel-per-day oil refinery that the government hopes will turn the West African country into the region's petroleum hub, but critics say the project is flawed.

Woodside Wins Approval for $12.5 Billion Scarborough Project After Green Group Backs Down

Woodside's $12.5 billion Scarborough gas project in Western Australia has all primary environmental approvals in place, the firm said on Monday, after a green group agreed to dismiss its challenge in a federal court.

Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea Ink Deal for $25 Billion Gas Pipeline Project

That project is expected to cost $25 billion and have a capacity of 30 billion cubic meters per year, to be completed in three phases as it links up to existing infrastructure.

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.

Tennessee Pipeline Gets Initial FERC Approval

FERC has given a preliminary green light to East Tennessee Natural Gas to build 122 miles of 30-inch-diameter natural gas pipeline, providing about 300,000 dekatherms per day of firm natural gas transportation to the Tennessee Valley Authority’s Kingston Fossil Plant.

Brazos Midstream Nears Completion of 175-Mile Gas Pipeline in Midland Basin

The pipeline network covers several counties including Ector, Howard, and Midland, and will connect to 10 compressor stations. Once this phase is completed, Brazos will manage around 260 miles of gathering pipelines in the Midland Basin.

Alabama Town to Begin $2.8 Million Natural Gas Pipeline Project with Infrastructure Funds

Cordova, Alabama, will kick off a major natural gas pipeline replacement project with a groundbreaking ceremony on August 20.

Golden Pass LNG Project Delay to Impact Global Gas Markets During Intense Growth Period

The six-month delay to the Golden Pass LNG project in Texas will remove a significant amount of new supply during a period of intense growth, shifting the surge from 2026 to 2027. This will impact both global and North American gas markets, according to Wood Mackenzie.

Cheniere's South Texas LNG Project 62% Complete, Ahead of Schedule

The company also added that its Corpus Christi Stage 3 project, an export facility in South Texas, was progressing ahead of schedule, and was 62.4% complete as of June 30.

U.S. Court Overturns FERC Approval for NextDecade’s $18 Billion Rio Grande LNG Project

A U.S. court overturned FERC's approval for NextDecade's Rio Grande LNG project due to a missing supplemental environmental impact statement. NextDecade expressed disappointment and disagreed with the ruling.

Sempra's Costa Azul LNG Project Delayed by Labor Issues

Sempra Infrastructure's Energia Costa Azul LNG export project in Mexico has been further delayed by labor and productivity challenges that will boost the project's cost, the company said on Tuesday.

NextDecade, Bechtel Finalize $4.3 Billion EPC Deal for Rio Grande LNG Train 4

NextDecade Corp. has finalized a $4.3 billion engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract with Bechtel Energy Inc. for Train 4 at its Rio Grande LNG facility.

Argent LNG Secures Initial FERC Meeting for Louisiana Export Project

Argent LNG has taken a key step toward developing its mid-sized LNG export facility in Louisiana by initiating the pre-filing review with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

New Gas Pipeline Projects Underway Across Latin America

In Latin America, at the moment, there are a series of projects to build, expand and rehabilitate gas pipelines, which are of great importance to the strengthening of midstream infrastructure of those countries.

365-Mile Blackcomb Pipeline Project Greenlit to Boost Permian Gas Flow to Gulf Coast

Enbridge, WhiteWater and MPLX have approved the 365-mile Blackcomb Pipeline to transport up to 2.5 Bcf/d of natural gas from the Permian Basin to the Gulf Coast. The project aims to enhance gas takeaway capacity and is slated for completion in late 2026.

Texas Needs More Natural Gas Pipelines as Prices Turn Negative Again

Analysts say that is a sure sign the Permian Basin region needs more gas pipelines, which has already prompted Kinder Morgan, Energy Transfer and other U.S. energy firms to propose new projects.

BP to Construct Up to 10 Green Hydrogen Projects This Decade

BP aims to construct five to 10 low-carbon hydrogen projects this decade in order to produce clean fuels and reduce greenhouse emissions, CEO Murray Auchincloss said on Tuesday.

Williams' $1 Billion Gas Pipeline Blocked by U.S. Appeals Court, Derailing Five-State Project

Williams Cos.’ $1 billion pipeline project is halted after a U.S. appeals court overturns the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's approval, citing inadequate environmental and public interest reviews.

CF Energy to Build Natural Gas Pipeline for Xinhui Daze Project

The pipeline will supply natural gas to the Xinhui Daze gas thermal power project in Daze, Xinhui, Jiangmen, Guangdong.

Alaska Greenlights Enstar’s $57 Million Pipeline to Boost LNG Imports

(P&GJ) — The project, known as the “Port MacKenzie Expansion,” aims to extend APLC’s existing pipeline infrastructure to connect with a future LNG import terminal.

Zachry Out as Lead Contractor for Texas LNG Project in Settlement with Exxon, Qatar Energy

A bankruptcy court approved a Zachry Holdings and Golden Pass LNG settlement on Wednesday that will allow Exxon Mobil and Qatar Energy, the Golden Pass owners, to hire a new lead contractor to complete its LNG plant.

Williams Begins Louisiana Pipeline Construction Despite Ongoing Legal Dispute with Energy Transfer

(P&GJ) — Williams has notified FERC of its plans to commence construction for its Louisiana Energy Gateway pipeline on July 25. However, Energy Transfer has responded to the filing with concerns, arguing that Williams is proceeding without full regulatory clarity from FERC on the project’s jurisdictional status.

Brazil's TAG, Eneva to Launch New LNG Pipeline Connection in October

TAG CEO Gustavo Labanca said on Tuesday that $62.67 million was invested in the new 25-km (15.5-mile) pipeline section, which will be able to transport as much as 14 million cubic meters of LNG per day.

Illinois Governor Signs Bill Implementing Two-Year Pause on CO2 Pipeline Construction

Governor JB Pritzker has signed the SAFE CCS Act, establishing new safety standards for carbon capture in Illinois and implementing a two-year pause on CO2 pipeline construction.

California Secures $12.6 Billion for Hydrogen Hub Development

ARCHES and the U.S. DOE signed a $12.6 billion agreement to develop clean hydrogen projects across California. Key projects include hydrogen-powered equipment at major ports and building over 60 hydrogen fueling stations.

QatarEnergy-Exxon’s Texas LNG Project Construction to Speed Up After Contractor Settlement

Work to complete the QatarEnergy and ExxonMobil $11 billion liquefied natural gas project in Texas could speed up following a settlement agreement allowing the joint venture to choose a new contractor to take over the development, according to court documents.

Canada's Trans Mountain Pipeline Eyes Debt Deal Before Potential Sale

Oil pipeline operator Trans Mountain plans to borrow in the bond market to refinance some of its outstanding debt before the Canadian government eventually sells it, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Mid-Year Global Forecast: Midstream Responding to Demand from LNG Projects

Global pipeline construction surged to nearly 42,000 miles in mid-2024, driven by increased LNG and hydrogen infrastructure needs, with significant expansions in North America and Europe.

Freeport LNG Resumes Exports in Texas as Gas Processing Ramps Up

The U.S.' second largest liquefied natural gas exporter Freeport LNG has resumed shipments after shutting operations ahead of Hurricane Beryl, with processing on track to reach about half its capacity on Monday, according to preliminary LSEG data.

Woodside Energy to Acquire Tellurian for $1.2 Billion, Securing Future of Driftwood LNG Project

The agreement could strengthen the United States' position as the world's largest producer of the superchilled gas by securing the completion of Tellurian's 27.6 million metric ton per annum facility in Lake Charles, Louisiana.