Natural Gas
Williams to Revive Constitution, NESE Pipelines in Joint Effort with Regulators
Williams announced on Thursday its efforts with federal and state regulators to revive two previously canceled natural gas pipelines from Pennsylvania to New York. Williams canceled Constitution in 2020 after years of fighting for permits from New York regulators and canceled NESE in 2024 after fighting for permits from regulators in both New York and New Jersey.
Matador Boosts Gas Processing Capacity with Marlan Plant Expansion
The successful expansion of the Marlan Plant on time and on budget adds an incremental 200 million cubic feet per day of natural gas for a new total capacity of 260 MMcf/d in New Mexico.
BP Delivers First Gas from Trinidad's Mento Field
bp Trinidad and Tobago (bpTT) has safely delivered first gas through connection of the initial discovery well at the Mento development, offshore Trinidad. Mento is a 50/50 joint venture between bpTT and EOG Resources. bpTT and EOG are currently working on the Coconut gas development under a similar joint venture arrangement, with start-up expected in 2027.
Natural Gas Flows to Freeport LNG Plant Dropped Wednesday, Sources Say
Natural gas flows to a Freeport liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plant in Texas declined on Wednesday, likely leading to a reduction in LNG output, two sources said. When flows to Freeport drop, gas prices in the U.S. usually decline due to lower demand from the plant for the fuel. Freeport declined to comment.
U.S. Natural Gas Prices Drop to One-Week Low Amid Talk of Freeport LNG Reduction
U.S. natural gas futures fell about 6% on Wednesday to a one-week low in volatile contract expiration trade, pressured by an expected decline in gas flows to LNG export plants. Traders said Freeport LNG in Texas might reduce output and they pointed to forecasts for less demand this week than previously expected.
China's LNG Demand Slows on Rising Gas Output, Pipeline Supplies
China's rising natural gas output and pipeline supply are slowing its liquefied natural gas imports this year, capping prices in the region, but industry executives expect LNG demand from its industrial and power sectors to grow in the long run.
U.S. Natural Gas Prices Rise Slightly on Output Dip, Increased Demand
U.S. natural gas futures edged up about 1% on Tuesday after the long U.S. Memorial Day holiday weekend, on a drop in output so far this month, forecasts for more demand this week than previously expected and hotter-than-normal weather this summer that should boost the amount of gas power generators burn to keep air conditioners humming.
Gazprom Lists Moscow Gas Retail Offices for Sale at $129 Million
Russian energy giant Gazprom said on Tuesday it had put a business center near Moscow that housed its offices up for sale for a starting price of 10.34 billion roubles ($129 million). Gazprom moved to sell several real estate assets last year after posting a 2023 loss of almost $7 billion as gas exports to Europe collapsed.
Europe Gas Price Surges Following Norway Outages, U.S. Tariff Delays
Dutch wholesale gas prices rose on Monday morning, supported by an extension in Norwegian outages and a delay in U.S. tariffs on European goods. Norway's Troll gas field has seen varying degrees of outages over the past week, with operator Equinor on Monday morning extending capacity cuts to Saturday.
Pipeline Operators Favor Buying Over Building Despite Trump Push for Projects
Despite fast-tracked approvals under the Trump administration, pipeline firms like Energy Transfer, Kinder Morgan and Williams are prioritizing M&A deals over new builds.
Aramco Seeks Investors for $100 Billion Jafurah Gas Infrastructure Project
Saudi Aramco is seeking investors for infrastructure assets tied to its $100 billion Jafurah gas project, including over 1,500 km of pipelines and processing facilities, as it ramps up shale gas production.
OPAL Fuels, Republic Services Launch RNG Project at North Carolina Landfill
OPAL Fuels and Republic Services are launching a renewable natural gas project at a North Carolina landfill, aiming to produce 1.4 million MMBtu annually using captured biogas for clean fuel.
Turkey, Syria Reconnect Energy Ties with Major Gas and Power Deal
Turkey will supply Syria with 2 billion cubic meters of natural gas annually and provide 1,000 megawatts of electricity, as part of a broader energy cooperation deal that includes activating a cross-border pipeline and infrastructure investment.
Kinder Morgan Proposes 290-Mile Gas Pipeline Expansion Spanning Three States
Kinder Morgan is planning a multibillion-dollar expansion of its South System 4 pipeline network, adding 14 new natural gas lines spanning 290 miles across Georgia and neighboring states, along with compressor station upgrades and new metering infrastructure.
U.S. Natural Gas Prices Surge 10% on Output Dip and Technical Buying
U.S. natural gas futures jumped 10% amid lower production, rising demand forecasts, and technical buying, with analysts citing pipeline maintenance and summer heat projections as key market drivers.
Austria’s Central Gas Hub Grows Trading Volumes After Russian Supply Ends
Austria’s Central European Gas Hub has reported increased trading volumes despite the halt of Russian gas flows through Ukraine, with higher liquidity driven by alternative supplies via Germany and Italy, according to CEO Gottfried Steiner.
Williams Plans New Transco Expansion to Serve 'Power-Hungry' Virginia
Williams announced a new Transco pipeline expansion to deliver up to 950 MMcf/d of natural gas to Virginia, targeting the region's rising energy demand driven by data center growth and power generation needs.
Continental Accuses Hess of Artificially Inflating Midstream Fees, Costing It $69 Million
Continental Resources has filed a lawsuit against Hess Corp., alleging it was defrauded of up to $69 million through inflated midstream service fees tied to Bakken wells, shifting value to Hess Midstream at the expense of non-operating partners.
Gas Pipeline Blocked in 2020 Could Be Revived in Empire Wind Deal
A federal-state compromise to lift a stop-work order on New York’s Empire Wind project may revive a long-blocked natural gas pipeline from Pennsylvania, potentially reshaping midstream infrastructure plans in the Northeast.
Five Point Seeks $2 Billion Sale of Permian Pipeline Operator Northwind
Private equity firm Five Point Infrastructure is exploring a $2 billion sale of Northwind Midstream, its Permian Basin gas infrastructure operator focused on acid gas treatment, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Russia's Gazprom in Talks with Serbia on New Gas Supply Deal
Gazprom is negotiating a new natural gas supply contract with Serbia, which relies heavily on Russian gas via the TurkStream pipeline. Talks follow President Vucic’s recent visit to Moscow and aim to finalize a deal by May 31.
Permian Pipeline Constraints Push Waha Gas Prices Below Zero
Natural gas prices at the Waha Hub in West Texas dropped below zero for the fourth time in 2025 due to pipeline maintenance and constraints, highlighting ongoing midstream bottlenecks in the Permian Basin.
EPA to Rule on Backlog of Refinery Biofuel Exemption Requests
The EPA plans to issue decisions on more than 160 pending refinery biofuel exemption requests, marking a shift in biofuels policy and potentially impacting blending, RIN markets, and midstream operations starting in 2026.
Wood Mackenzie Warns of Gas Turbine Supply Constraints Through 2040
Wood Mackenzie expects new gas-fired generation projects of around 890 gigawatt (GW) capacity to be added globally between 2025 and 2040, with the U.S. and China leading at 47% annual additions during the same period.
Phillips 66 Sells Majority Interest in European Fuel Retailer
Phillips 66 will sell a 65% stake in its Germany and Austria JET-branded retail fuel network for $2.8 billion, forming a joint venture with Energy Equation Partners and Stonepeak while retaining a minority interest.
Enbridge Sells $511 Million Stake in Westcoast Pipeline to Indigenous Alliance
Enbridge has agreed to sell a 12.5% stake in its Westcoast pipeline system to a Canadian Indigenous alliance for $511 million, marking a major step in First Nations equity participation in energy infrastructure.
Aramco Signs $90 Billion in U.S. Deals as Trump Gulf Visit Sparks New Tie-Ups
Saudi Aramco announced $90 billion in preliminary deals with major U.S. firms during Trump’s Gulf visit, highlighting expanded partnerships across energy, AI, and digital infrastructure.
NeuVentus Launches Open Season for Gas Storage at Texas TRU Hub
NeuVentus opens non-binding open season for up to 20 Bcf of natural gas storage at its TRU Hub salt cavern project in Liberty County, Texas. Bids close June 27, 2025.
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.
Aemetis, Centuri Sign $27 Million Deal to Build RNG Systems for 15 California Dairies
Aemetis has signed a $27 million deal with Centuri to build gas cleanup systems for 15 California dairies, part of its plan to scale renewable natural gas production across 50 farms.
- Kinder Morgan Proposes 290-Mile Gas Pipeline Expansion Spanning Three States
- Valero Plans to Shut California Refinery, Takes $1.1 Billion Hit
- Three Killed, Two Injured in Accident at LNG Construction Site in Texas
- Tallgrass to Build New Permian-to-Rockies Pipeline, Targets 2028 Startup with 2.4 Bcf Capacity
- TC Energy Approves $900 Million Northwoods Pipeline Expansion for U.S. Midwest
- New Alternatives for Noise Reduction in Gas Pipelines
- EIG’s MidOcean Energy Acquires 20% Stake in Peru LNG, Including 254-Mile Pipeline
- Construction Begins on Ghana's $12 Billion Petroleum Hub, But Not Without Doubts
- DOE Considers Cutting Over $1.2 Billion in Carbon Capture Project Funding
- Valero Plans to Shut California Refinery, Takes $1.1 Billion Hit
