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Russia's Transneft says Druzhba Pipeline to Resume on July 1
Russian pipeline monopoly Transneft expects the Druzhba pipeline to resume full operations from July 1, TASS news agency cited the company's vice president Sergey Andronov as saying on Friday.
U.S. Senator Introduces Bill to Sanction Nord Stream 2 Pipeline
U.S. Senator John Barrasso introduced a bill to slap sanctions on individuals and companies developing Russia's Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline, a day after President Trump said he was considering sanctions on the pipeline.
Brazos Midstream Announces New Gathering System With Pipeline
Brazos Midstream today announced it has executed gathering and processing agreements with Shell Exploration & Production to construct a new natural gas gathering system located in the core of the Delaware Basin.
Oil Tankers Struck Near Iran Amid Heightened Middle East Tensions
Two oil tankers near the strategic Strait of Hormuz came under a suspected attack Thursday, setting one of them ablaze in the latest mysterious assault targeting vessels in a region crucial to global energy supplies amid heightened tension between Iran and the U.S.
ExxonMobil to Expand Infrastructure for Growing Argentina Production
ExxonMobil announced it will proceed with a long-term oil development in Argentina's Vaca Muerta shale, including the construction of pipeline and export infrastructure to support an expected 55,000 oil-equivalent bpd by 2024.
Trump Considering Sanctions Over Russia's Nord Stream 2
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he was considering sanctions over Russia's Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline project and warned Germany against being dependent on Russia for the fuel.
Iranian Gas Platform Fire Contained, No Fatalities Reported
A fire that broke out on a platform of the South Pars gas field in the Gulf on Wednesday has been contained and no fatalities were reported, Iran's oil ministry news agency SHANA said.
$1.6 Billion Liberty Pipeline Construction to Proceed Under Phillips 66, Bridger JV
Phillips 66 and Bridger Pipeline announced that they are proceeding with construction of the $1.6 billion Liberty Pipeline from the Rockies and Bakken production areas to Cushing, Okla.
Phillips 66, Plains Sanction $2.5 Billion Red Oak Pipeline System
Plains All American Pipeline and Phillips 66 announced they will proceed with construction of the Red Oak Pipeline system in a new joint venture to transport crude oil from the Permian Basin and Cushing, Okla., to Houston and multiple locations along the Texas Gulf Coast.
Canadian Oil Pipeline Congestion Sets up Lucrative Storage Play
As Canadian oil production has outpaced pipeline takeaway capacity, demand for storage in the oil sands province of Alberta has increased.
Meritage Launches Open Season for New Movement on Thunder Creek NGL System
Meritage Midstream announced a binding open season to secure volume dedications for the proposed construction and development on its existing Thunder Creek NGL Pipeline system to transport NGLs from two processing plants in Campbell and Converse counties, Wyoming, to an interconnection point with ONEOK's Bakken Pipeline in Converse County.
$3.5 Billion Ugandan Oil Pipeline Facing Resistance
A group of 30 international and local campaign groups have petitioned two banks to abandon plans to raise funds to build an oil pipeline to export Ugandan oil, saying the project would damage local livelihoods, water resources and wildlife.
Brazil Supreme Court Approves Sale of Petrobas Pipeline Unit
Brazil's Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that state-run firms do not need congressional approval to sell their subsidiaries, a major victory for the government of President Jair Bolsonaro and state-run oil firm Petrobras.
Enbridge Seeks Michigan Court Ruling on Line 5 Pipeline Deal
Enbridge said will go to court after failing to strike a deal with Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on building an oil pipeline tunnel beneath the channel that connects Lakes Huron and Michigan.
Talks Fall Through Over Shearwater Oil Field
BP is again seeking buyers for its stake in the Shearwater oilfield in the British North Sea after talks with Royal Dutch Shell fell through, industry and banking sources said.
Canadian Senate Passes Major Project Assessment Bill with Heavy Amendments
The Canadian Senate has approved legislation aimed at changing the way major projects such as oil pipelines are assessed, with more than 180 amendments that were welcomed by the government of Canada's main crude-producing province Alberta.
Final Investment Decision Reached for Whistler Pipeline
MPLX LP, WhiteWater Midstream backed by First Infrastructure Capital, and a joint venture between Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners and West Texas Gas, Inc. have reached a final investment decision to move forward with the design and construction of the Whistler Pipeline after having secured sufficient firm transportation agreements with shippers.
Natural Gas Flaring in Permian Hits Record High in Q1
Natural gas flaring and venting in the top U.S. oil field reached an all-time high in the first quarter of the year due to the lack of pipelines, at a time of increased focus on environmental concerns about methane emissions.
Minnesota Court Rejects Environmental Assessment for Enbridge Line 3 Pipeline
A Minnesota court ruled on Monday that Enbridge Inc.'s environmental impact statement for replacement of its Line 3 oil pipeline is inadequate, raising the possibility of further delays.
Gazprom Reports 44% Jump in Q1 Profit
Gazprom reported a 44% jump in first-quarter net income to 536 billion roubles ($8.3 billion), boosted by higher gas sales volumes and prices, and promised to increase dividends in coming years.
Russia's Oil Output Hits 11-Month Low on Dirty Oil Crisis
Russian oil output in May fell to its lowest level since June 2018, primarily due to closure of the oil-contaminated Druzhba pipeline.
NW Natural Completes North Mist Expansion Project
NW Natural has completed its North Mist Expansion Project and begun providing no-notice storage to Portland General Electric’s Port Westward plants to balance renewable power on the grid.
McDermott Announces First Cargo from Cameron LNG Train 1
McDermott International announced that the first cargo of liquefied natural gas (LNG) has been shipped from the Cameron LNG project in Hackberry, La., marking a key step and precursor to completion of Train 1. The latest development follows the announcement of first liquid from Cameron LNG Train 1 on May 14.
Tanzania and Zambia Planning $1.5 billion Oil Pipeline
Tanzania and Zambia plan to build a refined products pipeline to transport petroleum between the two countries at a cost of $1.5 billion, Tanzania’s Energy minister said on Tuesday.
Water Solutions Company Paying Big for West Texas Ranch
A water solutions company out of Forth Worth, TX is ready to spend $450 million for water underneath a West Texas ranch.
Trans Mountain Pipeline Gets Boost From Provincial Court Ruling
The Trans Mountain Pipeline project (TMX) received a boost after the British Colombia Court of Appeals unanimously ruled that the B.C. government could not block a proposed expansion of the pipeline.
Kinder Morgan Announces Binding Open Season on SFPP
Kinder Morgan, Inc. today announced the start of a binding open season to solicit commitments for an expansion of a portion of its SFPP system.
Bulgaria Building 100 Mile Gas Pipeline to End Full Reliance on Russia
Bulgaria has started building a $268 million gas pipeline with Greece that will end the Balkan country's total dependence on Russian gas and help diversify supplies in southeastern Europe.
National Grid Halts New Gas Service Until Williams Pipeline Approved
National Grid said it will not process new applications for natural gas service in its New York City and Long Island service areas until Williams' Northeast Supply Enhancement (NESE) pipeline receives the permits it needs to proceed.
Crude Contamination: Ukraine Suspends Pipeline Deliveries; Total Halts Refinery Operations
Ukraine's pipeline operator Ukrtransnafta confirmed on Friday that Russian oil flows transiting it to Europe were temporarily suspended, as Total halted some refining operations in Germany for technical checks due to contaminated crude supply.
- Armed Drones Attack Oil Pumping Stations on Saudi Pipeline
- Occidental Petroleum Submits $57 Billion Bid for Anadarko, Topping Offer From Chevron
- Phillips 66, Plains Sanction $2.5 Billion Red Oak Pipeline System
- Jordan, Egypt, and Iraq Set to Build $18 Billion Oil Pipeline
- National Grid Halts New Gas Service Until Williams Pipeline Approved
- Pipeline Hydro Test Pressure Determination
- Trans Mountain Pipeline Gets Boost From Provincial Court Ruling
- Minnesota Court Rejects Environmental Assessment for Enbridge Line 3 Pipeline
- Phillips 66, Plains Sanction $2.5 Billion Red Oak Pipeline System
- Russia's Transneft says Druzhba Pipeline to Resume on July 1
