Projects
Canadian Regulator Set to Decide on Trans Mountain Expansion Tolls
The Canada Energy Regulator (CER) said on Thursday it will make a preliminary decision on Trans Mountain Corp.'s proposed shipping tolls for its oil pipeline expansion project this autumn before holding a hearing on the tolls next year.
Biden Awards $7 Billion in Hydrogen Hub Money to 16 States
The Biden administration has announced that seven proposed "hydrogen hubs" in 16 states will share $7 billion in federal grants to jump-start the emerging industry, with hubs in Texas' Gulf Coast and California each receiving a hefty $1.2 billion.
Analysis: Canada May Struggle to Recoup $26 Billion Cost of Trans Mountain Pipeline
Canada faces an uphill battle to recoup the roughly $25.74 billion in taxpayers' money it has sunk into the Trans Mountain oil pipeline, as uncertainty over shipping tolls and a limited pool of buyers cloud the asset's unique strategic value.
QatarEnergy, TotalEnergies Sign 27-Year LNG Supply Agreement
Qatar on Wednesday secured its largest and longest European gas supply deal from Doha's massive production expansion project, providing France with up to 3.5 million metric tons of LNG a year for 27 years.
Pennsylvania Hydrogen Hubs Among Winners of $7 Billion in U.S. Grants
Two hydrogen hubs projects partially located in Pennsylvania- one in the mid-Atlanic region and one in the Appalachian region — will receive part of $7 billion in U.S. federal grants that will be announced on Friday, sources familiar with the plan told Reuters on Wednesday.
QatarEnergy, Chevron Phillips Chemical Secure $4.4 Billion for Ras Laffan Petrochemicals Project
(P&GJ) – QatarEnergy and Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC (CPChem) have secured $4.4 billion financing for the Ras Laffan Petrochemicals project, a world-scale integrated polymers complex in Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar.
Eni and Partners to Decide on Mozambique LNG Investment by Mid-2024
Italy's Eni SpA hopes to reach a final investment decision on its second floating LNG project in Mozambique by the end of June next year, two sources directly involved with the project said on Tuesday.
Biden Administration to Unveil $7 Billion in Hydrogen Hub Grants Friday
The Biden administration is expected to announce on Friday the winners of $7 billion in federal grants to build out regional hydrogen hubs, Reuters reported.
Trans Mountain to Begin Line Fill for Canadian Oil Pipeline in First-Quarter 2024
The Trans Mountain oil pipeline expansion will initiate the line fill process in the first quarter of 2024, with an expected duration of six to seven weeks. Filling the pipeline with oil will require about 4.5 million barrels, Trans Mountain Corp said.
Keyera Completes 357-Mile Key Access Pipeline System
(P&GJ) — Keyera Corp. has successfully completed the Key Access Pipeline System (KAPS), a 575-kilometer (357-mile) NGLs and condensate pipeline. It will transport 350,000 barrels per day (bbl/d) of NGL and condensate from the Montney and Duvernay basins to Keyera's processing hub in Alberta's Industrial Heartland, Fort Saskatchewan.
Tellurian Asks FERC for 3-Year Extension to Finish Louisiana Driftwood LNG Export Plant
U.S. energy company Tellurian Inc. has asked federal energy regulators for more time to build its Driftwood liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plant in Louisiana.
UAE's ADNOC Awards $17 Billion of Contracts for Gas Project, Including Subsea Pipelines
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) said on Thursday it had awarded contracts worth about $16.94 billion for a gas project that aims to operate with net zero carbon dioxide emissions, adding it would be the first in the world to do so.
US Deputy Interior Secretary Beaudreau Resigns; Responsible for Approving Willow Project
Earlier this year, U.S. Deputy Interior Secretary Tommy Beaudreau signed the final approval for a scaled-back version of ConocoPhillips' $7 billion Willow project to drill for oil and gas in Alaska, drawing cheers from the oil industry and criticism from environmental activists.
BP Launches First US Biogas Plant Since Archaea Acquisition
BP on Wednesday launched its first plant processing renewable gas from landfill since its $4 billion acquisition of the largest U.S. biogas producer, Archaea Energy, last December.
Equitrans Midstream and PHMSA Collaborate to Improve MVP Pipeline Safety
(P&GJ) — Equitrans Midstream, the operator of the Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP), entered into an agreement on Oct. 3 with the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) to strengthen the pipeline's safety and regulatory compliance.
416-Mile Coastal GasLink Pipeline Project 98% Complete
(P&GJ) — TC Energy’s Coastal GasLink pipeline project is 98% complete, signaling the culmination of a significant milestone in the development of the 670-km (416-mile) pipeline, according to the company’s September construction update.
Projects September 2023
The Trans Mountain expansion project plans to call on oil producers to start filling the pipeline in the days ahead, the head of shipper Canadian Natural Resources said during a quarterly earnings call.
Democratic Lawmakers Urge Biden to Halt Carbon Pipeline Permits Amid Safety Concerns
The United States should not permit any new carbon dioxide pipelines until updated federal safety regulations are finished, a dozen Democratic members of Congress said in a letter sent to President Joe Biden on Tuesday.
ADNOC Gas Awards $600 Million Carbon Capture Contract to Petrofac
U.K. oil services firm Petrofac said on Tuesday it got a more than $600 million contract from ADNOC Gas for the Habshan carbon capture and storage (CCS) project, as the Abu Dhabi-based company steps up its decarbonization plan.
Navigator CO2 Ventures Seeks Pause in Iowa Permit Process for 1,300-Mile Carbon Pipeline
Navigator CO2 Ventures has asked Iowa regulators to pause the permit application process for its carbon capture and storage (CCS) pipeline project that will run across five U.S. Midwest states as it awaits approval in Illinois, where its carbon storage site would be located.
898-Mile Uganda–Tanzania Oil Pipeline Nearing Completion, Set for 2025 Debut
The 1,445-kilometer (898-mile) East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) that will transport crude from Tilenga and Kingfisher is set to come online in 2025, Uganda National Oil Co.'s chief executive said in an interview.
Joint Venture to Establish First LNG Ship Bunkering Hub in U.S. Gulf
A joint venture is developing the first dedicated LNG bunkering facility for ships in the U.S. Gulf amid efforts by the maritime industry to find cleaner fuel solutions, executives said on Thursday.
Woodside Needs New Seismic Approval for Scarborough Gas Project
Australia's federal court on Thursday halted approval for Woodside to conduct seismic blasting under the seabed for its $12 billion Scarborough gas project after a legal challenge by an Indigenous woman.
Analysis: US Carbon Capture Pipeline Setbacks Reflect Challenges in Climate Fight
A series of permit rejections for two high-profile carbon pipeline projects in the U.S. Midwest could bode poorly for carbon capture and storage (CCS) as a widespread solution to climate change, reflecting deep-seated public concern about its risks and environmental impacts.
Woodside Awards Contract for Pluto LNG Train 1 Modification Project
(P&GJ) — KBR has been awarded an engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCm) contract by Woodside Energy as operator for and on behalf of the Pluto Joint Venture.
Collaboration Helps Balance Public, Owner Pipeline Project Interests
(P&GJ) — For linear projects such as pipelines, dealing with the unexpected should be expected. The best preparation for these surprises is to partner with a team structured for close collaboration between the real estate and engineering disciplines as well as everything in between.
Trans Mountain Pipeline Route Change Request Approved by Canadian Regulator
The Canada Energy Regulator (CER) approved a route change request for the Trans Mountain oil pipeline expansion on Monday, clearing a major hurdle and avoiding months of delay for the Canadian government-owned project.
Climeworks Explores Large-Scale Carbon Capture Project in Kenya
Climeworks is exploring the development of a large-scale direct air capture (DAC) project in Kenya to remove and store carbon dioxide from the atmosphere with Great Carbon Valley, the first of its kind in East Africa, the two companies said on Thursday.
Mexico's First LNG Plant to Receive Final Piece in Days
The last major piece of infrastructure needed to start production at Mexico's first floating LNG plant is set to depart from a Texas shipyard next week, the U.S. Coast Guard said in a notice to shippers.
Peru Pipeline Workers Unearth Ancient Children's Cemetery
Peruvian workers unearthed eight bundles of funeral belongings believed to be around 1,000 years old while installing a gas pipeline in capital Lima, archaeologists said on Friday, saying the site likely marked a children's cemetery.
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