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U.S. Natural Gas Prices Surge 10% as Winter Storms Hit Output and Demand

U.S. natural gas futures soared about 10% to a one-week high in volatile trade on Monday as winter storms battered the eastern half of the country, causing output to decline as some oil and gas wells and pipes froze.

Central Europe Adjusts Gas Flows as Ukraine Transit Halts

Central European gas flows have adapted to the halt of Russian supplies through Ukraine on Jan. 1, as increased shipments to the region from Germany and Italy make up the shortfall, data from network operators showed on Monday.

Inpex Restores Typhoon-Damaged Gas Pipelines in Japan

Inpex Corp. has completed restoration work on its natural gas trunk pipeline network in Japan, addressing damage caused by Typhoon Hagibis in October 2019.

Brazil's Eneva Restores Normal Gas Flow to Porto de Sergipe I Power Plant

Brazilian power firm Eneva has resumed normal gas supplies to its Porto de Sergipe I thermoelectric plant after replacing part of a pipe that had affected gas flow for nearly three months.

Moldova Breakaway Region Faces Extended Blackouts After Gas Cutoff

The pro-Russian breakaway Moldovan region of Transdniestria, left without Russian gas supplies no longer transiting through neighboring Ukraine, faced longer periods of rolling power cuts on Saturday, local authorities said.

U.S. Winter Storms Threaten Power Outages, Natural Gas Supply Disruptions

Freezing weather and snow storms across the U.S. could cause massive power outages over the next week and boost natural gas demand to its highest levels of the winter, according to energy analysts and reliability coordinators.

Delek Logistics Closes $285 Million Gravity Water Acquisition

Delek Logistics Partners LP has completed its $285 million acquisition of Gravity Water Intermediate Holdings LLC, expanding its midstream capabilities in the Permian Basin.

PacificLight Power Gets Nod for Hydrogen-Ready Gas Power Plant in Singapore

PacificLight Power (PLP) said on Friday it has received approval from the Singapore government to build a new hydrogen-fueled gas power plant on Jurong Island.

EIA: U.S. Crude Stocks Drop While Gasoline and Distillate Inventories Surge

U.S. crude stocks fell while gasoline and distillate inventories rose in the week ending December 27, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) said on Thursday.

Fire Extinguished at Valero's Three Rivers Refinery, No Injuries Reported

A large fire was extinguished at Valero's 89,000 barrel per day Three Rivers refinery in Texas on Wednesday evening, local media reported.

Oil Prices Rise as Markets Eye China's Growth Outlook and Geopolitical Risks

Oil prices nudged higher on Thursday, the first day of trade for 2025, as investors returning from holidays cautiously eyed a recovery in China's economy and fuel demand following a pledge by President Xi Jinping to promote growth.

Pembina Completes Kaybob Complex Acquisition, Expands Infrastructure in Karr and Gold Creek Areas

Pembina Pipeline Corp. has completed the acquisition of a 50% working interest in Whitecap Resources Inc.'s 15-07 Kaybob Complex located in Alberta, Canada, as announced by Pembina Gas Infrastructure Inc.

U.S. Oil Executives See Faster Permitting Under Trump: Dallas Fed

U.S. energy executives expect faster permitting times for drilling on federal lands under President-elect Donald Trump, according to a Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas survey released on Thursday.

Four Petroleum Liquids Pipelines Completed in U.S. Since Last Year

Four new petroleum liquids pipelines, including three crude oil projects and one hydrocarbon gas liquids (HGL) pipeline, have been completed in the U.S. since 2023, according to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) updated Liquids Pipeline Projects Database.

Global News January 2025

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EPA Issues First Underground Injection Permits for Carbon Storage in California

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued its first Underground Injection Control Class VI well permits in California, allowing for carbon sequestration at a site in Kern County.

EQT Finalizes $3.5 Billion Midstream JV with Blackstone Credit

EQT Corp. has completed the formation and funding of its midstream joint venture (JV) with Blackstone Credit & Insurance (BXCI), the company announced on Dec. 30.

BP's GTA Project Delivers First Gas for Senegal and Mauritania

The Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) gas project developed by BP and partners has produced its first gas from an offshore field in Senegal and Mauritania, the two countries' energy ministries said.

Russian Gas Era in Europe Ends as Ukraine Stops Transit

Russian gas exports via Soviet-era pipelines running through Ukraine came to a halt on New Year's Day, marking the end of decades of Moscow's dominance over Europe's energy markets.

Subsea7 Wins IRM Contract for Sakarya Gas Field Offshore Turkey

Subsea7 has been awarded a contract by Turkish Petroleum Offshore Technology Center AS (TP-OTC) to provide inspection, repair, and maintenance (IRM) services for the Sakarya gas field in the Black Sea, the company said on Dec. 30.

Williams Places Transco’s Southside Expansion Project in Service, Adds 423 MMcf/d Capacity

Williams has announced that its Southside Reliability Enhancement project is now fully operational, increasing natural gas capacity in North Carolina and Virginia.

ONEOK Finalizes $1.2 Billion Sale of Natural Gas Pipelines to DT Midstream

ONEOK Inc. has completed the sale of its three interstate natural gas pipeline systems to DT Midstream Inc. for $1.2 billion in cash. The deal included the Guardian Pipeline, Midwestern Gas Transmission, and Viking Gas Transmission systems.

FERC Rejects Effort to Regulate Williams’ Gathering Line

(P&GJ) — The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) just gave a big boost to interstate pipelines that are considering new connections between shale fields and customers.

Spotlight on Mexico: Construction on Centauro del Norte Pipeline Begins

Nine months after signing the agreement with the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE), Grupo Carso began construction of the first section of the Centauro del Norte Gas Pipeline (GCN) located in Baja, California.

Baker Hughes to Supply Key Equipment for Woodside LNG Project in Louisiana

Baker Hughes has secured a contract from Bechtel Energy to provide liquefaction equipment for two plants as part of Phase 1 of Woodside Energy Group’s Louisiana LNG project.

Steelhead LNG Files Lawsuit Against Cedar LNG, Pembina, and ARC Resources

Steelhead LNG, a Vancouver-based liquefied natural gas developer, has initiated legal proceedings in British Columbia against Cedar LNG, Pembina Pipeline Corporation, and ARC Resources Ltd., alleging unauthorized use of proprietary information related to LNG facility development.

U.S. Natural Gas Prices See Best Year Since 2016 as LNG Export Demand Surges

U.S. natural gas futures retreated on Tuesday as traders booked profits after prices surged to a two-year peak in the previous session, though the market looked set for its biggest annual jump since 2016 fueled by an increase in gas flowing to liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants on higher overseas demand.

Zoo Zaps Gas Line Woes Using Plastic Pipe

(P&GJ) — The latest renovation at the Baton Rouge Zoo included an important one that visitors will never see. Buried under the canal at the entrance is a new natural gas supply pipeline that will also protect the zoo and the more than 200,000 annual visitors.

Chart Industries Secures Equipment Order for Woodside LNG Project

Chart Industries Inc. has been selected to supply liquefaction technology and equipment for Phase 1 of Woodside Energy Group’s Louisiana LNG project.

Hexagon Agility Secures $11 Million Order for Natural Gas Modules

(P&GJ) — Hexagon Agility, a division of Hexagon Composites, has secured a $11.2 million order for its Mobile Pipeline TITAN 450 modules from a prominent U.S.-based oilfield services company.