December 2024, Vol. 251, No. 12

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Editor's Notebook

Editor’s Notebook: Happier Days Off the U.S. Gulf Coast

In this exclusive Pipeline & Gas Journal article, Enbridge unveils plans for two new offshore pipelines in the Gulf of Mexico to support bp's Kaskida project, showcasing the region's ongoing oil and gas infrastructure expansion.

Government

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.

Court Temporarily Halts Construction of Tennessee Pipeline

(P&GJ) — Environmental opposition continues to bedevil proposed pipeline projects, both at the state and federal level, and Kinder Morgan’s Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company’s Cumberland Pipeline project is the latest poster child.

Features

‘Skyrocketing’ Costs Loom Large for Urban Infrastructure Construction

(P&GJ) – When the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) held its 2024 annual meeting in Anaheim, California, in November it extended operations for an ongoing task force studying ways to better integrate regulations for natural gas and electricity delivery systems.

Guest Perspective

Guest Perspective: Canadian LNG Will Not Boost Japan’s Energy Security

(P&GJ) — With LNG Canada set to start up next year, LNG exporters in Canada are racing to build new projects along the country’s western coast. Many are enamored by the prospect of selling the fuel to Asian countries, particularly Japan.

Projects

Projects December 2024

Explore the latest updates in pipeline and gas infrastructure, featuring new systems, expansions, and innovative developments shaping the industry. Stay informed on significant projects that enhance operational efficiency and drive growth in the energy sector.

Tech Notes

NDT, Aramco to Launch 56-Inch Inspection Tool

(P&GJ) — Innovative inline inspection technologies NDT Global launched a 56-inch ultrasonic inline inspection tool, which was developed in collaboration oil and gas company Aramco.

Electric-Drive Compressor On-Line in North Sea

(P&GJ) — North Sea Midstream Partners (NSMP) confirmed the start-up of a new onshore electric-drive compressor at its Teesside Gas Processing Plant (TGPP).

Global News

Global News December 2024

Stay informed with the latest industry news and developments in the midstream sector. From pipeline projects to regulatory updates and company announcements, P&GJ's Global News column brings you the most important insights from around the world.