Projects
Russia’s Planned Gas Pipeline to China Faces Construction Delay
Mongolian Prime Minister L. Oyun-Erdene said construction of Russia's planned new Power of Siberia-2 gas pipeline to China, which was expected to start this year, may be delayed.
Canada Regulators Face Activist Ire for Trans Mountain Variance Approval
Environmental activists say the CER's conditions around the materials Trans Mountain can use to build the smaller section of pipe are too lenient. However, there is little they can do at this stage to block the approval.
Petronas Seeks Fiscal Incentives to Develop Suriname Gas Project
Suriname should boost incentives for energy companies looking to develop oil and gas discoveries, said Zamri Baseri, head of Malaysia's Petronas in the South American country.
Energy Transfer Does Not Expect Shutdown of Dakota Access Oil Pipeline
Energy Transfer does not expect the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to shut down the Dakota Access oil pipeline (DAPL) after a long-pending environmental review of a section that runs under a lake and is opposed by nearby Native American tribes.
Saudi's SABIC Gives Go-Ahead for $6.4 Billion Petrochemical Plant in China
Saudi Basic Industries Corp. (SABIC) will go ahead with building a petrochemical complex in southeastern China's Fujian province, the company said in an exchange filing on Sunday, shoring up Saudi ties with China, the world's top oil importer.
Gasunie Initiates 746-Mile Hydrogen Network Construction in the Netherlands
Gasunie has initiated the construction of a national hydrogen network in the Netherlands. This $1.6 billion project, commissioned by the Dutch government, aims to establish a comprehensive hydrogen infrastructure covering 1,200 kilometers (746 miles).
Global Pipeline Construction Outlook 2024: New LNG Terminals Sound Beckon Call for More Pipelines
(P&GJ) — It comes as little surprise to those in midstream that during the past year we have continued to see LNG initiatives garner more attention than pipeline projects. However, terminal construction drives new pipeline construction.
Projects January 2024
Wolf Carbon withdraws pipeline application in Illinois; Canadian oil, gas producers plan to drill 8% more wells in 2024; TC Energy receives FERC approval for Virginia Reliability Project; and more!
UAE's ADNOC Boosts Lower-Carbon Budget to $23 Billion
The state-owned Abu Dhabi National Oil Company said on Monday it would allocate $23 billion for decarbonization and lower-carbon projects, up from a previous $15 billion target.
Spotlight on Germany: Nation’s Pipelines Nearing Major Changes
The pipelines’ sector of Germany is on the verge of major changes, due to the ongoing conversion to hydrogen and the rapid development of H2 and gas pipelines’ infrastructure throughout the country.
Ecuador in Talks to Transfer 301-Mile OCP Oil Pipeline, Assets, and Liabilities to State Control
Ecuador is holding talks to transfer a private oil pipeline operated by OCP, as well as its associated infrastructure, liabilities and assets, to state control, the government announced in a statement on Friday.
British Columbia Strengthens $26.7 Billion Power Plan, Faces Hurdles in Electrifying LNG Projects
British Columbia boosted its $26.7 billion plan to expand its grid over the next decade, but Canada's Pacific Coast province will still fall short of supplying the biggest LNG projects with hydropower needed to avoid generating high emissions.
Terra Natural Capital Launches to Scale Carbon Projects and Boost Natural Assets Investment
Terra was founded with the mission of delivering flexible financing solutions for carbon removal and reduction projects and providing both public and private organizations with access to high-integrity carbon credits at scale.
West Virginia Greenlights Hope Gas' $177 Million Pipeline, Deemed 'Reasonable and Necessary’
West Virginia's PSC approves Hope Gas' pipeline project, investing $177 million to meet Morgantown's rising demand. Amid supply challenges, local customers welcome increased capacity for the region's energy needs.
Canadian Regulator Clears Trans Mountain Pipeline Change, Allowing Early 2024 Completion
Trans Mountain had asked to be allowed to install smaller-diameter pipe in a 1.4-mile (2.3-km) section of the pipeline's route after encountering challenging drilling conditions due to the hardness of the rock in a mountainous area between Hope and Chilliwack in the province of British Columbia.
Santos Receives Approval to Construct Subsea Pipeline for $4.3 Billion Barossa Gas Project
Australia's Santos can proceed with construction of an undersea pipeline vital to its $4.3 billion Barossa gas project after a court on Monday ruled in favor of the oil and gas firm in a dispute with an Indigenous man looking to pause the work.
$720 Billion in Pipeline Projects Defies Global Energy Transition Momentum for More Gassy Future
The investment - which has been committed to projects that are underway or are planned for the near future - reveals the powerful momentum that remains in traditional fossil fuel industries even as clean energy supplies are deployed at an accelerating rate.
Glenfarne's Texas LNG and EQT Sign 15-Year Agreement
Texas LNG Brownsville LLC, a subsidiary of Glenfarne Energy Transition LLC, is set to build a four million tonnes per annum LNG export terminal in the Port of Brownsville, Texas. The company has inked an agreement with EQT Corp. for natural gas liquefaction services.
Kyushu Electric Considers Investment in U.S. Lake Charles LNG Project for Future Procurement Plans
Kyushu Electric Power is considering investing in the U.S. Lake Charles liquefied natural gas (LNG) project of Energy Transfer, among other projects, to secure a stable supply of the fuel, a company spokesperson said on Tuesday.
Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion Nears 95% Completion, Set to Triple Crude Oil Capacity
Work on Canada’s Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion project is reportedly over 95% complete. When it comes onstream, the expansion will nearly triple the pipeline’s current 300,000 barrels per day (b/d) capacity.
Cedar LNG Taps Samsung, Black & Veatch for EPC Contract
The Haisla Nation and Pembina Pipeline Corp. have selected Samsung Heavy Industries and Black & Veatch to provide engineering, procurement and construction for the design, fabrication and delivery of the project's floating LNG production unit.
TotalEnergies Appoints Expert to Evaluate Land Acquisition for Uganda, Tanzania Pipeline Projects
CEO Patrick Pouyanné has tasked Lionel Zinsou, a recognized expert in African economic development, with evaluating the land acquisition program conducted in Uganda and Tanzania as part of the Tilenga and EACOP (East African Crude Oil Pipeline) projects.
Trans Mountain Pipeline Eyes March or May for Line Fill in Long-Delayed Expansion
Trans Mountain Corp. plans to begin line fill in March or May on its long-delayed Canadian oil pipeline expansion, depending on the diameter of pipe it uses and assuming no new problems, the Canadian government-owned company said in a filing on Wednesday.
Summit Carbon Solutions Secures 80% Right-of-Way in North Dakota for Carbon Capture Project
Summit Carbon Solutions has acquired 80% of the Right-of-Way (ROW) needed for its proposed carbon capture, transport, and storage project across North Dakota.
Canadian Regulators Reject FortisBC's Okanagan Gas Pipeline Expansion Plan
(P&GJ) — The British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) has denied FortisBC Energy Inc.’s application for its Okanagan Capacity Upgrade project, which includes the construction, installation, and operation of approximately 30 km (19 miles) of new natural gas pipeline.
Projects December 2023
Western Midstream Partners closed its previously announced acquisition of Meritage Midstream Services II. The sale was funded with cash on hand and WES’s recent $600 million investment grade senior notes issuance.
Engie Brasil Sells 15% Stake in Gas Pipeline Firm TAG to Canada's CDPQ for $641 Million
Engie Brasil said on Thursday it had reached a deal to sell a 15% stake in natural gas pipeline firm TAG to Canadian investment fund Caisse de Depot et Placement du Quebec (CDPQ) for $641 million.
Real-Time Monitoring Helps Trans Mountain Expansion Stay on Track
(P&GJ) — Navigating diverse terrains for the $31 billion Trans Mountain Expansion Project posed challenges. Learn how obstacles like roads, rivers, and railroads impacted this major oil pipeline installation.
Oil Producers Canadian Natural, MEG Urge Regulator to Back Trans Mountain Request
Canadian oil producers Canadian Natural Resources and MEG Energy are urging the country's energy regulator to approve Trans Mountain Corp.'s latest request for a change to building its pipeline expansion, saying timely completion is critical.
ConocoPhillips Grants Final Approval for $8 Billion Willow Oil Project in Alaska
U.S. oil giant ConocoPhillips on Friday gave the financial greenlight to its $8 billion Willow oil and gas drilling project in Alaska.
- Keystone Oil Pipeline Resumes Operations After Temporary Shutdown
- Freeport LNG Plant Runs Near Zero Consumption for Fifth Day
- Biden Administration Buys Oil for Emergency Reserve Above Target Price
- Mexico Seizes Air Liquide's Hydrogen Plant at Pemex Refinery
- Enbridge to Invest $500 Million in Pipeline Assets, Including Expansion of 850-Mile Gray Oak Pipeline
