Natural Gas

Texas Connector Pipeline Seeks Route Cuts, Compressor Upgrades in FERC Filing

Texas Connector Pipeline LLC has filed for approval to amend its Texas project, focusing on changes to routing and compression capacity. The revisions aim to improve the efficiency of the pipeline system in Jefferson and Orange counties, with a decision expected in 2025.

Glass Lewis Backs Martin Midstream's Buyout Deal with Martin Resource

Martin Midstream Partners said on Wednesday that proxy advisory firm Glass Lewis has recommended the energy infrastructure firm's unitholders to vote for the company's proposed buyout deal with Martin Resource Management Corp.

U.S. Imposes New Sanctions on Entities Linked to Nord Stream 2 Pipeline

The United States issued fresh sanctions on Wednesday on several Russia-based entities over their involvement in the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, the State Department said, including new measures against the operator of the project.

U.S. Natural Gas Prices Rise 2% on Increased LNG Exports, Cold Weather Demand

U.S. natural gas futures climbed about 2% on Wednesday on rising flows to the nation's liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants and expectations utilities pulled more gas out of storage than usual to heat homes and businesses during extreme cold for a second week in a row last week.

Gazprom Delivers First LNG Cargo to Italy Amid Rising Sea-Borne Exports

Russian energy giant Gazprom has delivered its first cargo of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Italy from LNG Portovaya plant on the Baltic Sea, LSEG data showed on Wednesday.

EIA: Henry Hub Natural Gas Prices Hit Record Lows in November

The Henry Hub daily natural gas spot price fell to an all-time low of $1.21 per million British thermal units (MMBtu) on Nov. 8 and Nov. 11, in inflation-adjusted dollars, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).

Consumers Energy Plans $248 Million Upgrade to Michigan's Natural Gas System

Consumers Energy has unveiled plans to modernize Michigan's natural gas infrastructure, including replacing up to 10,000 aging service lines and installing remote-control valves on major pipelines to enhance safety and efficiency.

Biden Administration Warns of Risks in LNG Export Expansion, Cites Price and Emissions Concerns

The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden released a long-awaited study on the economic and environmental impacts of liquefied natural gas exports on Tuesday, saying the results underscored the need for a cautious approach to new permits.

Chevron Australia Secures 10-Year Gas Supply Deal with Alcoa

U.S. oil giant Chevron's Australian unit said on Tuesday it would supply a total of 130 petajoules of gas to aluminum producer Alcoa over a 10-year period starting 2028.

ADNOC Gas Names Fatema Al Nuaimi as CEO, Succeeding Ahmed Alebri

Abu Dhabi's ADNOC Gas said on Tuesday that it has appointed Fatema Al Nuaimi as its new CEO, effective Jan. 1, following Ahmed Alebri's decision to step down after nearly two years at the helm.

Slovakia's SPP, Partners Urge Continued Ukraine Gas Transit

Slovakia's main gas buyer SPP said on Tuesday it and other groups from Hungary, Austria and Italy had signed a declaration in support of continued natural gas transit through Ukraine.

Tamboran, APA Group to Develop 23-Mile Sturt Plateau Pipeline in Australia

The 23-mile (37-kilometer) pipeline will connect the planned Sturt Plateau Compression Facility to APA’s existing Amadeus Gas Pipeline, serving as the delivery point for gas volumes under a long-term gas sales agreement (GSA) with the Northern Territory Government.

Russian Gas Transit Deal Will Not Renew in 2025, Says Ukraine PM

Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said on Monday a deal enabling the transit of Russian gas through his country would not be extended beyond the end of the year, as some European countries stepped up their search for needed supplies.

Phillips 66 to Sell $865 Million Stake in 500-Mile Gulf Coast Express Pipeline to ArcLight

Phillips 66 is selling its $865 million stake in the Gulf Coast Express Pipeline to ArcLight Capital Partners, with Kinder Morgan remaining a co-owner. The sale surpasses Phillips 66’s $3 billion divestiture goal, supporting shareholder returns and debt reduction.

NOG Enters into Joint Venture for 2025 Appalachia Drilling Program

Northern Oil and Gas announced that it has entered a joint development program with one of Appalachia’s most capital efficient operators. The program covers drilling activities in calendar year 2025.

U.S. Natural Gas Prices Drop 5% From 13-Month High On Rising Output, Mild Weather Forecasts

(Reuters) – U.S. natural gas futures dropped about 5% on Friday from the 13-month high reached in the prior session on forecasts for mostly mild weather through late December and rising supplies as producers keep pulling more gas out of the ground.

Delek Logistics Acquires Gravity Water for $285 Million

This acquisition complements Delek's recent purchase of H2O Midstream and strengthens the company’s crude and produced water gathering and disposal services in the Midland Basin.

Boardwalk Approves 110-Mile, 1.16 Bcf/d Mississippi Kosci Junction Pipeline Project

Boardwalk Pipelines has approved the 1.16 Bcf/d Kosci Junction Pipeline project, a major investment by its subsidiary Gulf South Pipeline Company LLC. The 110-mile pipeline will expand natural gas capacity to support growing energy needs in Mississippi and the southeastern United States.

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Southern Star is a key player in the natural gas sector. Overseeing 5,800 miles of pipeline, 43 compressor stations and eight gas porosity storage fields, the company has many assets and work processes to manage and maintain. Read how Southern Star gained a 25% increase in efficiency and optimized time and resources through an upgraded asset management system.

U.S. Natural Gas Prices Surge 7% to Two-Week High on Colder Weather, Rising LNG Exports

U.S. natural gas futures jumped about 7% on Wednesday to a two-week high on forecasts for colder weather and higher heating demand and an increase in the amount of gas flowing to liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants.

Austria's OMV Terminates Gazprom Gas Contract Amid Ukraine War-Related Supply Dispute

Austria's OMV said on Wednesday it had terminated its long-term gas supply contract with Gazprom after the Russian firm stopped deliveries last month amid a row that has been highly politicized due to the war in Ukraine.

LF Bioenergy Expands RNG Footprint, Reducing 60 Million Gasoline Miles in Environmental Impact

LF Bioenergy, a renewable natural gas (RNG) company that partners with farmers to capture methane and convert it into energy, has expanded its RNG project footprint with four operational facilities and two more under construction across the U.S.

Analysis: Japan Eyes Exit from Russian Gas Amid Sakhalin Decline, Rising LNG Rivals

As Japan's long-term contracts to secure liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia's Sakhalin-2 project near expiration, rival producers see opportunity to fill the supply gap, even as Tokyo looks to switch to cleaner energy, industry insiders say.

GOP Lawmakers Slam New York for Blocking $500 Million Pipeline Project

In a Dec. 5 letter addressed to Governor Hochul, Republican lawmakers from New York and Pennsylvania expressed strong criticism of New York State's decision to block the Northern Access Pipeline, a $500 million natural gas infrastructure project.

Permian Resources Divests Reeves County Gathering Systems for $180 Million

Permian Resources Corp. has agreed to sell its natural gas and oil gathering systems in Reeves County, Texas, to Kinetik Holdings Inc. for $180 million in cash, pending post-closing adjustments.

Kinder Morgan Predicts Higher Profit in 2025 Driven by Natural Gas Pipelines

Kinder Morgan forecast higher earnings for 2025 on Monday as the U.S. pipeline operator bets on growth in its natural gas pipelines and energy transition ventures amid rising demand for the fuel.

U.S. Natural Gas Prices Drop 3% Amid Rising Output, Mild Weather Forecasts

U.S. natural gas futures slid about 3% on Tuesday on rising output, forecasts for milder weather and lower heating demand than previously expected and a decline in the amount of gas flowing to LNG export plants to a one-month low.

Macquarie, Dow Launch $2.4 Billion Gulf Coast Pipeline Infrastructure Partnership

Macquarie Asset Management has announced a new partnership with Dow Inc. to form Diamond Infrastructure Solutions, a venture focused on managing and expanding key U.S. Gulf Coast infrastructure assets, including pipelines, storage, and industrial services.

Ameresco, Republic Services Launch RNG Plant at Illinois Landfill

Ameresco Inc. and Republic Services have begun operations at a renewable natural gas (RNG) facility located at Republic Services’ Roxana Landfill in Edwardsville, Illinois.

SynMax Extends Satellogic Deal to Grow Oil, Gas Insights Platform

SynMax has expanded its partnership with Satellogic Inc., utilizing the satellite imaging company's high-frequency, high-resolution imagery to enhance monitoring of oil and natural gas production across North America.