Permian
Tallgrass to Build New Permian-to-Rockies Pipeline, Targets 2028 Startup with 2.4 Bcf Capacity
Tallgrass secures anchor shippers for a proposed Permian-to-Rockies pipeline, aiming to move up to 2.4 Bcf/d of natural gas by late 2028 and link into its decarbonization network.
U.S. House Bill Seeks $1.5 Billion to Refill Strategic Petroleum Reserve
A U.S. House budget bill proposes over $1.5 billion to replenish and maintain the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and cancels a planned oil sale, aiming to rebuild the emergency crude stockpile.
U.S. Oilfield Giants Brace for Tough Times as Price Slide Rattles Producers
Top U.S. oilfield firms SLB, Halliburton, and Baker Hughes brace for a downturn as falling oil prices force producers to cut drilling budgets and scale back activity, particularly in North America.
Enbridge Targets 2028-29 for Deepwater Pipeline Startups, Eyes Gulf Coast Storage Expansion
Enbridge is targeting startup of its Canyon and Sparta offshore pipelines by 2028-29 and evaluating 24 Bcf of expansion potential at its Gulf Coast gas storage sites to strengthen LNG export connectivity.
Enbridge, I Squared, MPLX to Acquire Up to 85% Stake in Matterhorn Gas Pipeline
I Squared, Enbridge and MPLX have agreed to acquire up to 85% interest in the Matterhorn Express gas pipeline, which carries Permian Basin gas to Houston, marking a major midstream infrastructure deal.
Archrock Completes $357 Million NGCS Acquisition, Expands Permian Compression Fleet
Archrock has completed its $357 million acquisition of NGCS, adding 351,000 horsepower to its fleet and expanding Permian Basin operations as demand for compression services grows.
I Squared in Talks to Acquire Majority Stake in Permian-to-Houston Matterhorn Pipeline
I Squared Capital is reportedly in talks to acquire a majority stake in the Matterhorn Express pipeline, a key Permian-to-Houston natural gas route with 2.5 Bcf/d capacity. The $5 billion deal would mark a major ownership shift for the recently completed pipeline.
BKV, Comstock Partner to Develop Carbon Capture Projects at Texas Gas Plants
BKV Corp. and Comstock Resources will partner to develop carbon capture projects at Texas gas processing plants, aiming to permanently store CO2 and advance low-carbon natural gas production.
Three Killed, Two Injured in Accident at LNG Construction Site in Texas
Three workers were killed and two others injured early Tuesday in an accident at Sempra's Port Arthur LNG construction site in Texas. Lead contractor Bechtel has suspended operations while the incident is investigated.
Phillips 66 to Build 300 MMcf/d Gas Processing Plant in Permian
Phillips 66 plans a new 300 MMcf/d Iron Mesa gas plant in the Permian Basin as part of its midstream expansion, announced alongside a first-quarter loss.
Vaquero Midstream to Build 70-Mile Pipeline, Expand Gas Processing Near Waha Hub
Vaquero Midstream plans a 70-mile gas pipeline and a 200 MMcf/d cryogenic plant to expand operations in the Southern Delaware Basin near the Waha Hub.
Woodside Greenlights $17.5 Billion Louisiana LNG Project
Woodside Energy has approved a $17.5 billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Louisiana, targeting first production in 2029, as the company expands its global LNG portfolio.
Trump Policies Help Louisiana Challenge Texas as Gulf Coast LNG Leader
Louisiana is emerging as a major Gulf Coast LNG hub under Trump-era energy policies, fueled by rising exports, new pipelines, and major investments in natural gas infrastructure.
Falling Oil Prices, Limited Shale Acreage to Threaten 2025 Dealmaking, Report Says
Analysts forecast a challenging 2025 for U.S. oil and gas M&A, as weak oil prices and limited shale acreage constrain dealmaking. Despite a strong Q1, they see high asset prices clashing with buyer caution.
Morgan Stanley Infra Partners Eyes $2 Billion Permian Pipelines Sale, Sources Say
Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners is considering a sale of its majority stake in Brazos Midstream II, a Permian Basin pipeline operator, in a deal expected to top $2 billion.
Enbridge Claims LNG Edge with Links to Every U.S. Gulf Coast Export Terminal
Enbridge says its natural gas transmission system is now connected to every operating liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility on the U.S. Gulf Coast, positioning the company as a key midstream player supporting America’s global LNG dominance.
NeuVentus Gets Green Light for Gas, Liquids Storage at Texas Salt Caverns
NeuVentus received approval to develop 12 salt caverns for gas and liquids storage at its TRU Hub project in Liberty County, Texas. The facility will serve growing demand from LNG, data centers, and industrial users along the Gulf Coast.
Venture Global Starts Commercial Operations at Calcasieu Pass LNG Plant
Venture Global LNG has launched commercial operations at its Calcasieu Pass plant in Louisiana after more than three years of commissioning. The company will now begin long-term deliveries, though arbitration disputes with major buyers remain ongoing.
Vaquero Midstream Secures $400 Million for Delaware Basin Expansion Projects
Vaquero Midstream has secured a $400 million credit facility to support Delaware Basin expansion projects planned for 2025 and 2026, enhancing its gas gathering and processing infrastructure.
NextDecade Signs 20-Year LNG Contract with TotalEnergies
NextDecade has signed a 20-year LNG supply deal with TotalEnergies for 1.5 MTPA from its planned fourth liquefaction train at the Rio Grande export terminal in Texas, supporting progress toward a final investment decision.
Venture Global to Start Contract Sales at Calcasieu, Extend Spot Strategy to New LNG Plant
Venture Global is preparing to start contract LNG deliveries from its Calcasieu Pass terminal, ending years of spot market sales during commissioning. The company plans to repeat its lucrative spot sales strategy at its new, larger Plaquemines LNG facility.
Analysis: U.S. Refiners Unlikely to Spend Big to Process More Domestic Oil
U.S. refiners are holding off on costly upgrades needed to process more domestic light crude, citing long timelines, high costs, and regulatory uncertainty—posing a challenge to U.S. energy expansion plans.
Mexico Weighs Increasing Fracking to Cut U.S. Pipeline Gas Dependence
Mexico is exploring a potential expansion of fracking to reduce its reliance on U.S. natural gas imports, which currently meet 72% of its demand. Most of the imported gas is delivered via pipeline from the Permian and Eagle Ford Basins.
Traverse Pipeline Approved to Move 1.75 Bcf/d of Gas Along 160-Mile South Texas–Katy Route
WhiteWater and partners MPLX LP, Enbridge Inc., and Targa Resources Corp. have reached a final investment decision (FID) to build the bi-directional Traverse Pipeline.
Brookfield to Acquire Colonial Pipeline in $9 Billion Deal Including Debt
Colonial's pipeline system stretches over 5,500 miles from Houston in Texas to New York's harbor. It moves 100 million gallons of fuel daily, including gasoline, jet fuel, diesel and heating oil, according to its website.
Permian Oil Growth Slows as U.S. Shale Hits Geological Limits
U.S. shale producers face rising costs and geological constraints in the Permian Basin, where aging wells yield more water and gas, signaling a potential peak in oil output.
FERC Grants Final Approval for Venture Global’s Calcasieu Pass LNG to Begin Full Service
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has granted Venture Global approval to begin full commercial operations at its Calcasieu Pass LNG facility in Louisiana, including the TransCameron pipeline, starting April 15.
CenterPoint Finalizes Sale of 12,000 Miles of Gas Pipelines in Louisiana, Mississippi
CenterPoint Energy has completed the sale of its natural gas utilities in Louisiana and Mississippi to Bernhard Capital Partners. The transfer includes 12,000 miles of pipeline and 380,000 customers, with Delta Utilities assuming operations.
Phillips 66 Finalizes $2.2 Billion EPIC NGL Deal, Adding 885 Miles of Pipeline
Phillips 66 has completed its $2.2 billion acquisition of EPIC NGL, adding 885 miles of pipeline and two fractionators to its midstream portfolio. The assets will boost capacity and strengthen its Permian-to-Gulf Coast connectivity.
U.S. to Rescind Biden-Era 7-Year Deadline on LNG Export Projects
The U.S. Department of Energy is rescinding a Biden-era policy requiring LNG projects to begin exports within seven years of approval. The move restores flexibility for developers like Energy Transfer and reflects growing industry pressure for regulatory reform.
- 1,000-Mile Pipeline Exit Plan by Hope Gas Alarms West Virginia Producers
- Valero Plans to Shut California Refinery, Takes $1.1 Billion Hit
- Three Killed, Two Injured in Accident at LNG Construction Site in Texas
- Greenpeace Ordered to Pay $667 Million to Energy Transfer Over Dakota Access Pipeline Protests
- Boardwalk’s Texas Gas Launches Open Season for 2 Bcf/d Marcellus-to-Louisiana Pipeline Expansion
- New Alternatives for Noise Reduction in Gas Pipelines
- Construction Begins on Ghana's $12 Billion Petroleum Hub, But Not Without Doubts
- Greenpeace Ordered to Pay $667 Million to Energy Transfer Over Dakota Access Pipeline Protests
- DOE Considers Cutting Over $1.2 Billion in Carbon Capture Project Funding
- Valero Plans to Shut California Refinery, Takes $1.1 Billion Hit
