Eagle Ford

Venture Global Receives Approval to Advance Louisiana Calcasieu LNG Plant Toward Commercialization

Venture Global LNG has received approval from the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to reintroduce hazardous fluids to part of its Calcasieu LNG export plant in Louisiana. This critical step brings the plant closer to commercial operations after facing legal and regulatory challenges.

TotalEnergies Buys More Gas Assets in Texas to Boost Value Chain

France's TotalEnergies expands its natural gas footprint in the United States through a deal reached with Lewis Energy Group to acquire a 45% stake in some dry gas producing assets in the Eagle Ford basin in Texas.

Diamondback, Kinetik Acquire 30% Stake in EPIC’s 800-Mile Crude Oil Pipeline

EPIC Crude is an 800-mile crude oil pipeline system that connects the Delaware, Midland Basin, and Eagle Ford supply to EPIC's 3.4 million barrel Robstown Terminal near Corpus Christi.

Energy Transfer Subsidiary Selects KTJV for Lake Charles LNG Export Project

KBR has announced that KTJV, a KBR and Technip Energies joint venture, has been selected by Lake Charles LNG Export Company, a subsidiary of Energy Transfer LP, for its Lake Charles LNG transformation project.

Kimmeridge to Reduce Stake in Louisiana LNG Project to 51% After FID, CEO Says

Energy investment firm Kimmeridge Energy Management plans to reduce its stake in a Louisiana liquefied natural gas (LNG) export project to 51% down from 100% after it reaches FID next year.

Carlyle-backed Crescent Midstream to Develop $1 Billion Carbon Capture Project in Louisiana

Oil pipeline firm Crescent Midstream, which is backed by investment firm Carlyle Group, said it would jointly develop and construct a carbon capture and storage project in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Energy Leaders Believe VP Harris Won’t Ban Fracing, Citing Gas Price Risks

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris understands natural gas prices will rise if fracing is banned, industry executives said, explaining their confidence that the Democratic candidate will not ban the production method if she becomes president.

Wood to Design DeLa Express Gas Pipeline Linking Texas to Louisiana

The 690-mile pipeline project being developed by DeLa Express LLC is proposed to deliver liquids-rich natural gas from the Permian Basin of West Texas to the U.S. Gulf Coast and international export markets.

Williams Seeks Emergency Certificate to Operate $1 Billion Mid-Atlantic Gas Pipeline After Court Reversal

Williams' Transco has applied for a temporary emergency certificate from FERC to continue operating its new $1 billion natural gas project running through five mid-Atlantic states after the regulator's approval was vacated.

U.S. Regulators Approve Startup Preparations for Plaquemines LNG Plant in Louisiana

Federal regulators on Friday gave Venture Global LNG permission to begin preparations for the start-up of liquefied natural gas equipment at its Plaquemines export plant in Louisiana, taking a step closer to first LNG production for the facility, about 20 miles south of New Orleans.

Texas Matterhorn Pipeline Begins Gas Flow, Could Boost Waha Prices, Permian Resources Says

The Matterhorn is the biggest gas pipe under construction that is capable of moving gas that has been trapped in the Permian basin, causing prices at the Waha Hub in West Texas to turn negative a record number of times this year.

Report: U.S. Oil, Gas M&A Nears 2023 High as Focus Shifts from Permian

Nearly $100 billion has been spent by U.S. producers on mergers and acquisitions so far this year, and another $46 billion in assets are currently for sale, according to analysts.

Crescent Energy Buys Eagle Ford Assets for $168 Million

Crescent Energy has announced the acquisition of assets from a private Eagle Ford operator for $168 million, the company announced on Sept. 4.

ADNOC Acquires 35% Stake in Exxon’s Texas Hydrogen Plant

Abu Dhabi state oil giant ADNOC will acquire a 35% stake in a planned Exxon Mobil large-scale hydrogen plant in Texas, the companies said on Wednesday.

Voyager Midstream Snaps Up 550 Miles of Gas Pipelines in Key Haynesville Deal with Phillips 66

(P&GJ) — Voyager Midstream, backed by Pearl Energy Investments, has acquired natural gas gathering and processing assets from Phillips 66 in East Texas and North Louisiana, placing it strategically in the Haynesville Shale region.

U.S. LNG Exports Surge in August as Freeport LNG Output Recovers

Exports of U.S. LNG bounced higher in August as output from the country's second-largest export facility rose following an outage and maintenance activities at other plants wound down, LSEG data showed on Tuesday.

Texas Waha Hub Gas Prices Plunge to Record Lows, Hit Negative Territory

Natural gas prices in the Permian shale basin in West Texas have turned negative a record number of times in 2024, including an all-time low on Aug. 30, as pipeline and other constraints trap gas in the nation's biggest oil-producing basin.

Texas Shortlists 17 Gas Plant Projects for $5.4 Billion in State Funding

The Public Utility Commission of Texas selected 17 projects, seeking $5.38 billion in government funding, to advance in a new program aimed at spurring the development of gas-fired power plants.

Venture Global Seeks FERC Approval to Unload First LNG Cargo at Plaquemines Plant

Venture Global LNG has sought authorization from U.S. energy regulators to unload the first LNG commissioning cargo at the Plaquemines export plant in Louisiana by Aug. 30.

Golden Pass LNG Seeks Three-Year Extension for $10 Billion Project After Dropping Lead Contractor

The developer of a Texas LNG export project has asked U.S. regulators for a three-year extension to complete construction of the $10 billion Golden Pass LNG project, citing scheduling uncertainties.

New Haynesville Pipeline Projects Near Completion Amid LNG Demand Surge

New pipeline projects in the Haynesville region, such as the 155-mile Louisiana Energy Access Pipeline (LEAP) expansion, are approaching completion to support the increasing LNG export demand from Gulf Coast facilities.

Baltimore Takes Shale Producers to Court Over Alleged Price-Fixing Scheme

The city of Baltimore has hit major U.S. shale oil producers including Hess and Permian Resources with a lawsuit alleging they conspired to curb production, leading to higher prices for gasoline, diesel fuel and heating oil.

Texas Oil Pipelines Near Max Capacity, Threatening Future Export Limits

The pipelines that carry crude from the prolific Permian Basin to the Port of Corpus Christi are currently operating at over 90% capacity, and operators warn that this congestion could worsen.

Tanker Arrives for Cooldown at Louisiana’s Plaquemines LNG Plant, Signaling Startup Phase

A tanker full of LNG has docked at Venture Global LNG's Plaquemines export plant in Louisiana, with another vessel, the Kwangyang, on its way to the facility, according to shipping data from LSEG on Friday.

Enbridge, Energy Transfer Confront Takeaway Capacity Crunch Amid Rising Production

Enbridge and Energy Transfer are tackling the challenge of increasing takeaway capacity amid rising U.S. oil and gas production. This exclusive P&GJ article provides an in-depth look at their latest infrastructure projects and market strategies.

Texas Oil Regulator Faces Scrutiny as "Zombie" Wells Reemerge

On a sprawling ranch in Pecos County in late July, oil well control specialist Hawk Dunlap used a backhoe to uncover an abandoned or so-called zombie well that had sprung back to life despite being plugged just over a year earlier, hissing gas and bubbling toxic water into the dry Texas dirt.

U.S. Shale Boosts Output with Fewer Rigs, Defying Post-Merger Slowdown

Greater operating efficiencies in the top U.S. shale patch are squeezing out more oil without higher spending, according to the latest output numbers, which will boost global oil market supplies as OPEC also plans to unwind its output cuts later in the year.

Occidental Puts CrownRock Expansion on Hold, Targets Debt Cut

Occidental Petroleum said it will focus on cutting debt and catching up with promised production goals before an eagerly anticipated expansion of its cash distribution program.

EnLink Midstream Approves Major Capacity Increase at Louisiana Gas Storage Facility

The Stage 1 expansion, which leverages existing assets at JISH, is expected to cost approximately $85 million and will increase the facility’s working gas storage from 2 Bcf to 10 Bcf.

U.S. Natural Gas Producers Plan Further Output Cuts as Prices Plummet

Major U.S. natural gas producers are preparing to further curtail production in the second half of 2024, after prices sank nearly 40% over the past two months.