North America
Bilfinger to Upgrade UK Gas Pipeline Controls, Creating Up to 100 Jobs
Bilfinger UK will lead control system upgrades at the Felindre Compressor Station, part of a national effort to modernize gas pipeline operations. The project is expected to create up to 100 jobs across South Wales and beyond.
Shell Flags Earnings Drop as Gas Trading Falters, U.S. Plant Shuts Down
Shell expects a drop in second-quarter profits due to unplanned maintenance at its U.S. Monaca chemical plant and weaker trading performance in its LNG division, prompting analysts to lower earnings forecasts.
United Energy, Power LNG Merge to Expand U.S. Small-Scale LNG Hubs
United Energy LNG and Power LNG are merging, combining three projects in Texas and Kansas to fast-track modular small-scale LNG supply for U.S. power, industry and transport.
Consumers Energy Begins 135-Mile Michigan Gas Pipeline Upgrade, Taps 600 Workers
Consumers Energy is replacing 135 miles of aging pipeline in 15 Michigan communities this summer, part of a statewide plan to modernize its natural gas system and keep costs below $3 per day for 1.8 million customers.
TC Energy’s North Baja Pipeline Expansion Brings Mexico Closer to LNG Exports
The bi-directional pipeline can move up to 600 MMcf/d northbound and 500 MMcf/d southbound, with current flows averaging around 380 MMcf/d into Mexico.
Galveston Bay Hydrotreater Offline Through September; FCC Back Near Capacity
Marathon’s Galveston Bay Refinery hydrotreater will remain offline until September following a June fire, while FCC-3 operations have largely returned to full capacity.
No Proposals Yet for Pacific Crude Pipeline, Canada Says
Canada has not received any proposals for a Pacific-bound crude oil pipeline, despite new legislation to fast-track infrastructure, Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson said.
Desert Mountain Energy Signs Gas Offtake Deal in New Mexico
Desert Mountain Energy has agreed to sell all West Pecos Field gas to Roswell Information Park, a move tied to a planned 500 MW data-center project in New Mexico.
BayoTech Relocates Northern California Hydrogen Hub to Accelerate Deployment
BayoTech has shifted its Northern California hydrogen hub plans to a new site better suited for faster project execution and local hydrogen delivery, the company announced.
Left for Dead, Gas Pipeline Makes Comeback as New York Launches Review
A once-rejected gas pipeline is back under review in New York, raising climate concerns amid federal pressure and revived talks between Trump and Gov. Hochul.
Venture Global Signs 20-Year LNG Deal with Petronas for CP2 Project
Petronas has signed a 20-year agreement to purchase 1 MTPA of LNG from Venture Global’s proposed CP2 facility in Louisiana, the company’s first new buyer since 2023.
Exxon-Qatar JV Requests U.S. Approval to Re-Export LNG from Golden Pass
Golden Pass LNG, owned by Exxon and QatarEnergy, has asked U.S. regulators to approve LNG re-exports starting October 1 as the Texas export terminal nears completion.
Natural Gas Futures Climb 2% as Heat Wave Boosts Demand
U.S. natural gas futures rose over 2% as mid-July heat forecasts lifted expectations for cooling demand and LNG facilities resumed operations following maintenance.
Canada Ships First LNG Cargo from Pacific Coast via LNG Canada
LNG Canada has shipped the country’s first-ever LNG export cargo from its Kitimat terminal to Asia, marking a historic milestone for Canada's natural gas industry and export diversification.
U.S. Oil Reserve Refill Behind Schedule, Completion Pushed to December
U.S. deliveries to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve are delayed until year-end due to maintenance, with just 8.8 million of the planned 15.8 million barrels delivered so far, the DOE said.
Chiyoda, McDermott Sign Deal to Finish Golden Pass LNG Trains 2 and 3
Chiyoda International and McDermott have reached a binding term sheet with Golden Pass LNG, setting commercial terms to complete the project’s second and third liquefaction trains in Texas.
Trump Approves Operations for NGL Pipeline Crossing Canadian Border
President Trump has granted Steel Reef US Pipelines a renewed Presidential Permit to operate and maintain its 8.625-inch NGL pipeline at the U.S.–Canada border in Burke County, North Dakota, reaffirming federal approval for cross-border natural gas liquids exports.
275-Mile Texas-to-Oklahoma Gas Pipeline Enters Open Season
Producers Midstream has launched a binding open season for firm transportation service on a 275-mile natural gas pipeline connecting Texas’ Permian Basin to Oklahoma’s Anadarko Basin.
U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Enbridge’s Appeal in Line 5 Pipeline Venue Dispute
The U.S. Supreme Court will review Enbridge’s attempt to move Michigan’s Line 5 pipeline case from state to federal court. The outcome could set a precedent for venue disputes in future pipeline litigation.
Williams, EQT, Others Push New Northeast Gas Pipelines Under Trump
U.S. energy companies are reviving plans for major natural gas pipelines in the Northeast, driven by President Trump’s pro-energy stance and surging gas demand. Projects from Williams, EQT, and others aim to unlock Appalachian supply long constrained by regulatory hurdles.
U.S. Natural Gas Prices Rise 3% as LNG Feedgas Edges Higher
U.S. natural gas futures rose 3% as LNG feedgas volumes began increasing after spring maintenance, signaling a demand uptick. Analysts say the market may have already peaked for summer pricing, despite continued heat.
TC Energy Begins Toll Collection for 444-Mile Southeast Gateway Pipeline
TC Energy has begun collecting tolls for the 444-mile Southeast Gateway pipeline, which was completed 13% under budget. The line will support Mexico’s growing demand for natural gas as the country adds 8.5 GW of new generation capacity.
Abbott Unveils $105 Million Loan for New 122-MW Gas Plant in Texas
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced the state's first Texas Energy Fund loan will support a 122-MW natural gas plant, with up to $105 million in financing at 3% interest. The Kerrville Public Utility Board is expected to bring the project online by 2027.
Canada Approves Pipeline-Focused Fast-Track Law, Draws Indigenous Criticism
Canada has passed a new law to fast-track approval of major infrastructure projects, including oil and gas pipelines, sparking backlash from Indigenous and environmental groups who warn of legal challenges and protests.
Intensity, Rainbow Energy to Build 344-Mile Gas Pipeline Across North Dakota
Intensity Infrastructure and Rainbow Energy plan a 344-mile natural gas pipeline from the Bakken to eastern North Dakota, aiming to reduce flaring and boost in-state energy use and revenues.
Duke Energy Plans New 1,400-MW Gas Plant in South Carolina
Duke Energy plans a 1,400-MW natural gas power plant in Anderson County, S.C., to meet growing energy demand and support state energy policy, marking its first new build in the state in 10 years.
Southern Company Gas Adds RNG Supply for Virginia, Tennessee Utilities
Southern Company Gas is expanding its renewable natural gas portfolio with new supply deals in Virginia and Tennessee, aiming to cut emissions and support its net-zero operations goal by 2050.
Coastal Bend LNG Plans 22.5 MTPA Export Terminal on Texas Coast
Coastal Bend LNG is developing a 22.5 MTPA export terminal on the Texas Gulf Coast, with plans to integrate carbon capture and storage to reduce emissions. The company expects to begin the FERC permitting process in 2025.
Opinion: Ceasefire Drops Oil Prices — But Who’s Really Influencing Iran?
Brent crude reversed course after President Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, dropping over 7%. While headlines credited the U.S. bombing campaign, the real influence may lie in the silence of Iran’s key allies like China and Russia.
Black Lion Makes $8 Billion Cash Offer for Citgo’s U.S. Parent Company
Black Lion Citgo Group has submitted an $8 billion all-cash bid for PDV Holding, the parent of U.S. refiner Citgo Petroleum, in a Delaware court-organized auction to settle Venezuela’s outstanding debts.
- Kinder Morgan Proposes 290-Mile Gas Pipeline Expansion Spanning Three States
- Enbridge Plans 86-Mile Pipeline Expansion, Bringing 850 Workers to Northern B.C.
- Intensity, Rainbow Energy to Build 344-Mile Gas Pipeline Across North Dakota
- U.S. Moves to Block Enterprise Products’ Exports to China Over Security Risk
- Court Ruling Allows MVP’s $500 Million Southgate Pipeline Extension to Proceed
- U.S. Pipeline Expansion to Add 99 Bcf/d, Mostly for LNG Export, Report Finds
- A Systematic Approach To Ensuring Pipeline Integrity
- 275-Mile Texas-to-Oklahoma Gas Pipeline Enters Open Season
- LNG Canada Start-Up Fails to Lift Gas Prices Amid Supply Glut
- Kinder Morgan Gas Volumes Climb as Power, LNG Demand Boost Pipeline Business
