Projects
Lack of Arctic Tankers Puts Russia's LNG Development Dreams on Ice
Russia is hoping its shipments of liquefied natural gas (LNG) will offset a sharp fall in pipeline gas exports to Europe, but a shortage of gas tankers and sanctions hold back its plans, analysts and industry sources said.
Energy Transfer Faces Allegations of Anti-Competitive Practices in Louisiana Pipeline Dispute
(P&GJ) — The dispute centers around Energy Transfer's denial of three projects seeking to cross its pipelines, leading to a legal battle impacting over $2 billion in energy infrastructure.
Shell, Trinidad's NGC Get License to Develop Venezuela's Dragon Gas Field
Shell and Trinidad and Tobago's National Gas Company (NGC) were awarded a license by Venezuela on Thursday to develop the 4.2 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) Dragon gas field and export its production to the Caribbean nation.
FERC Approves MVP’s Southgate Gas Pipeline Extension in North Carolina, Alongside Rate Hike
(P&GJ) — The Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP) has received two federal approvals from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC): one for increased rates on the transportation of natural gas through the 303-mile pipeline and the other for additional time for the construction of a North Carolina extension known as the Southgate Project.
DNV and NGT Collaborate on Pioneering Hydrogen Pipeline Research for UK's Gas Network
DNV has announced that it is the lead partner for National Gas Transmission (NGT) in further expanding a world first hydrogen pipeline research facility FutureGrid. DNV will support NGT in developing a hydrogen de-blending, purification, and re-fueling facility at the site.
Germany's Stade LNG Project Set for February Arrival of Floating Terminal
Germany's emerging LNG terminal in the Elbe river port of Stade expects its floating regasification vessel (FSRU) to arrive in February, allowing seaborne gas cargoes to be fed into local pipeline grids, its management said on Wednesday.
Beijing Eyes Broader Energy Collaboration with Russia, Discusses Power of Siberia 2 Gas Pipeline
Beijing intends to expand energy cooperation with Russia along all stages of production, and Chinese Ambassador to Russia Zhang Hanhui said that both countries were in active discussions about Russia's planned Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline.
Putin Directs Removal of Wintershall Dea, OMV Stakes in Russian Arctic Gas Projects
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered that Wintershall Dea and OMV be stripped of multibillion-dollar stakes in gas extraction projects in Russia's Arctic.
Congo LNG Project Boosts Drive for Viable Gas Economy
(P&GJ) — The Republic of Congo is among the African countries making progress in harnessing natural gas for export as LNG, as well as meeting the energy demands of an increasing population — now estimated at 6 million — and expanding its installed electricity capacity of 600 MW by 2018.
Looking Back at the Biggest Pipeline Stories of 2023
(P&GJ) – In this final issue of P&GJ for 2023, the staff – with more than a little help from our readers – takes a look back at the sometimes chaotic year in midstream that was 2023.
Santos Advances Barossa Gas Project with Drilling Nod, Pipeline Fate Entangled in Legal Dispute
Australian oil and gas major Santos said on Monday it had received approval for a revised drilling plan at its $4.3 billion Barossa gas project, although the fate of a pipeline to take gas to shore remains locked in a legal dispute.
QatarEnergy CEO Anticipates Imminent LNG Supply Deals in Asia and Europe
QatarEnergy expects to agree new long-term LNG supply deals in Asia and Europe, with several "imminent", its chief executive told Reuters.
CNX Resources Pulls Out of Adams Fork Ammonia Project
CNX Resources said on Friday it had pulled out of the Adams Fork ammonia project and is evaluating several alternative sites in southern West Virginia for clean hydrogen projects.
Trans Mountain Pipeline Warns of 2-Year Delay Over Regulatory Setback
Canadian government-owned Trans Mountain Corp. asked the country's energy regulator on Thursday to reverse a decision rejecting proposed construction changes on its oil pipeline expansion, warning of a possibly "catastrophic" two-year delay and billions of dollars in losses.
U.S. Allocates Up to $890 Million for Carbon Capture Projects at Gas Facilities in Texas, California
Natural gas and coal plants in Texas, California and North Dakota will share up to $890 million in U.S. funding for projects to demonstrate the viability of carbon capture technologies, the U.S. Energy Department said on Thursday.
Germany's SEFE Urgently Seeks U.S. Approval for Venture Global's CP2 LNG Project Amidst Russia Gas Pipeline Crisis
The German state-owned Securing Energy for Europe GmbH (SEFE) has become the third company to seek approval from the U.S. energy regulator for liquefied natural gas (LNG) developer Venture Global to begin construction on its CP2 LNG project in Louisiana.
Kinder Morgan Increases Permian Highway Pipeline Capacity by 550 MMcf/d
(P&GJ) — Pipeline operator Kinder Morgan has successfully augmented the capacity of its Permian Highway natural gas pipeline by an additional 550 million cubic feet per day (MMcf/d), CEO Kimberly Dang announced during an investor call Dec. 7.
Howard Energy Partners Completes $800 Million in 2023 Growth Projects, Achieves Record Volumes
(P&GJ) — Howard Energy Partners completed $800 million in 2023 growth projects, including new pipelines and facilities in key U.S. oil and gas basins, along with storage and logistics for renewable diesel on the Texas Gulf Coast.
NIPSCO Completes $180 Million Gas Pipeline Extension in Kokomo, Indiana
(P&GJ) — NIPSCO has announced the completion of the installation of nearly 19 miles of new 24-inch steel gas pipeline. This pipeline will service the new battery plant in Kokomo, Indiana, providing a safe and reliable source of natural gas for the future.
EACOP Welcomes First 62 Miles of Line Pipe for Crude Pipeline
(P&GJ) — The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) has announced the arrival of the first shipment of 100 km (62 miles) of line pipe at the port of Dar es Salaam, signaling the initiation of the main construction phase for this cross-border pipeline project.
EIA Forecasts 20 Bcf/d Boost for U.S. LNG Export Terminals with New Pipelines
More than 20.0 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) of natural gas pipeline capacity is under construction, partly completed, or approved to deliver natural gas to five U.S. LNG export terminals that are currently under construction, according to the EIA.
BP Takes On FERC, Alleges Approval Flaws for Venture Global LNG Plant
BP Plc has challenged U.S. energy regulators' approvals of a Venture Global LNG export facility, arguing the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has failed to enforce its regulations, according to a letter filed with FERC on Monday.
Glenfarne's Texas LNG, ABB Ink Deal for Core Equipment in Port of Brownsville Project
(P&GJ) — Texas LNG, a four million tonnes per annum LNG export terminal to be constructed in the Port of Brownsville, and ABB have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on core automation and electrical equipment for the new facility.
TC Energy's Coastal GasLink Seeks $737 Million from Contractor Over Project Delays
Coastal GasLink, a Canadian natural gas pipeline partnership operated by TC Energy, is seeking C$1.2 billion ($737 million) from one of its main contractors for construction delays and may be liable for a similar amount if an arbitrator rules against it, court documents showed ahead of a hearing this month.
Serbia Launches Gas Pipeline Interconnector with Bulgaria, Diversifying Supplies
Serbia on Sunday completed the interconnector to a pipeline in Bulgaria, which would allow the Balkan country to diversify its gas supplies and reduce its dependence on Russia.
Inpex, JERA Urge FERC to Approve Venture Global's CP2 LNG Project in Louisiana
JERA's letter to the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) dated Friday, which followed Inpex's letter on Thursday, reiterated the role of the CP2 LNG project in securing Japan's energy supply.
Venezuela Urges BP, Chevron, and Shell to Revive Offshore Gas Project Amid Territorial Dispute
The request to act on blocks that have not been touched in more than a decade comes amid an escalating territorial dispute with Guyana that has rattled the country and led to an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council.
DT Midstream Reaches Early Mechanical Completion of LEAP Phase 2 Expansion
(P&GJ) — DT Midstream Inc. has reached early mechanical completion of its Phase 2 LEAP Gathering Lateral Pipeline expansion. The 400 MMcf/d expansion is now expected to be available for firm service on January 1, 2024.
Exxon Outlines $27 Billion Annual Project Spending; Golden Pass LNG Plant Set for 2025 Start-Up
Exxon Mobil will target annual project spending of between $22 billion and $27 billion through 2027, the oil major said in an update on Wednesday that largely continues existing spending and production goals.
Italy's Saipem Completes Exit from Russia's Arctic-2 LNG Project
Italian energy engineering and construction group Saipem is no longer involved in Arctic-2 LNG, a massive Russian project to build an LNG production site in the Arctic, which was targeted by U.S. sanctions last month.
- 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
