Natural Gas
Turkey, Azerbaijan Mark Completion of TANAP Pipeline
Turkey and Azerbaijan formally marked the completion of the Trans-Anatolian Natural Gas Pipeline (TANAP) on Saturday, a milestone in a major project to help reduce Europe’s dependence on Russian gas.
Power of Siberia Natural Gas Pipeline Officially Begins Flows
Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping officially launched the Power of Siberia pipeline on Monday that will transport natural gas from Siberia to northeast China.
Egypt Signs $430-million Natural Gas Deal With Noble Energy
Egypt said on Saturday it had signed a $430-million deal for Texas-based Noble Energy to pump natural gas through the East Mediterranean Gas Company's pipeline.
National Grid Lifts New York Moratorium, Commits to Pursue Alternate Solutions
National Grid has reached an agreement with the State of New York to immediately resume connecting natural gas service to customers in Brooklyn, Queens and on Long Island for approximately the next two years as the company pursues other long-term solutions to the shortage of natural gas in the region.
EIA: U.S. Set Records for Natural Gas Production, Consumption, Exports in 2018
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) said Monday that its Natural Gas Annual 2018 shows that the United States set new records in natural gas production, consumption, and exports in 2018.
Gazprom Proposes Short-Term Gas Deal with Ukraine
Russia's Gazprom said it has sent a letter to Ukraine formally proposing either to extend a current deal supplying gas to the country for its own use and for transit to Europe or to sign a new one-year agreement.
At Least 7 Killed in Gas Explosion in Bangladesh
At least seven people were killed and eight injured on Sunday after a gas pipeline exploded in the Bangladeshi port city of Chittagong, a police official said.
Dominion's Cove Point LNG Terminal Loads 100th Commercial Ship
Dominion Energy's Cove Point LNG Terminal said it loaded its 100th commercial LNG ship this week—nineteen months after the facility entered commercial service for natural gas liquefaction and export.
Whistler Pipeline Consortium Announces Binding Open Season
Whistler Pipeline, LLC has announced a binding Open Season to solicit commitments for the remaining capacity on the Whistler Pipeline.
Poland Says it Will Stop Importing Russian Gas Unless it Secures Better Contract
Poland’s state gas company said Friday it will stop importing natural gas from Russia’s Gazprom when a long-term contract expires in three years, unless it can secure better commercial terms.
MoGas Pipeline Announces Open Season
MoGas Pipeline has announced an open season to solicit interest on its natural gas pipeline system in Missouri and Illinois.
National Grid Addresses NY Challenges as AGA Weighs In
National Grid said it was confident it would be able to address concerns over gas supplies raised this week by governor of New York, while AGA condemned the "punitive measures."
Germany Makes Legal Changes to Ease Nord Stream 2 Completion
Germany's parliament on Wednesday approved changes to the law governing the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline to make it compliant with European Union regulations, removing a hurdle to completion of the Russia-led project.
Hungary Expects Gas from Russia's TurkStream by Late 2021
Hungary plans to be able to get natural gas from the TurkStream pipeline by the end of 2021, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said after hosting a meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Mild Winter, Softer Economy Weaken Asian LNG Markets
LNG spot prices in Asia have dropped to seasonal lows on expectations of a mild winter depressing demand for gas for heating. A slowdown in China's coal-to-gas switch amid a weaker economy is also having an impact.
China's West-to-East Pipeline Throughput Hits 25 Bcm/Year
The supply of natural gas from the Tarim oilfield through the West-to-East gas pipeline has increased to 25 Bcf/year, according to the PetroChina Tarim Oilfield Company.
New Gas Pipelines Adding Capacity from U.S. South Central, Northeast
The United States is expected to add between 16 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) and 17 Bcf/d of natural gas pipeline capacity in 2019, most of which was built to provide additional takeaway capacity out of supply basins.
Kinder Morgan Completes Acquisition of Southcross Energy Assets
Kinder Morgan Tejas Pipeline completed its $76 million acquisition of Southcross Energy natural gas pipeline assets Thursday, including the Corpus Christi Pipeline Network and Bay City Lateral.
Noble Energy Closes Purchase of Interest in EMG Pipeline
Noble Energy has closed its acquisition of a 39% stake in the EMG pipeline.
PennEast Developers Press on Despite Court Decision
The companies developing the $1 billion PennEast natural gas pipeline remain committed to building the project and are evaluating their options after a federal appeals court decided not to rehear an earlier decision against the pipeline.
Pioneer Natural CEO Calls Out Permian Basin Gas Flaring
The chief executive of Pioneer Natural Resources, Scott Sheffield, called on Permian Basin producers to limit natural gas flaring and to monitor for methane leaks.
Israel-Egypt Gas Pipeline Deal Closed “In Practice”
The EMED joint venture consisting of Noble Energy, Israel's Delek Drilling and Egypt's East Gas Co has all but completed its purchase of a 39% stake in the subsea EMG pipeline.
NGL Energy Partners LP Closes Acquisition of Hillstone
After acquiring Hillstone LLC, NGL Energy now has approximately 380 miles of water disposal pipelines serving the Delaware Basin.
Ukraine to Develop Gas Transit Company in Effort to Bolster Talks with Russia
In an effort to improve its position in gas transit talks with Russia, Ukraine is developing its own transport company.
Putin, Hungary's Orban to Discuss TurkStream Pipeline
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban are hoping to agree on terms for the TurkStream Pipeline at a meeting this week.
Denmark Approves Nord Stream 2 Project
The Nord Stream 2 project has been approved by Denmark, the last remaining country needed to finish the pipeline.
German Pipeline Operator Confirms Country’s Winter Gas Supplies Secure
German pipeline operator group FNB has said that despite transit restrictions on area pipelines, the country will have plenty of natural gas to get through the winter season.
Singapore Committed to Natural Gas Power
Natural gas will continue to play a dominant role in generating electricity in Singapore while the state plans to accelerate the use of renewable energy, primarily solar power, in the next decade to battle climate change, a senior government official said.
Small Oil & Gas Companies get Cold Shoulder from Big Banks
The largest banking lenders to the oil and gas sector are becoming more cautious, marking down their expectations for oil and gas prices that underpin loans in a move expected to put further financial stress on struggling producers, industry and banking sources said.
Phillips 66 Beats Profit Estimates with Help from Midstream Assets
Phillips 66 midstream assets helped the company produce better than expected profits last quarter.
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- ConocoPhillips Eyes Sale of $1 Billion Permian Assets Amid Marathon Acquisition
- ONEOK Agrees to Sell Interstate Gas Pipelines to DT Midstream for $1.2 Billion
- Energy Transfer Reaches FID on $2.7 Billion, 2.2 Bcf/d Permian Pipeline
- U.S. LNG Export Growth Faces Uncertainty as Trump’s Tariff Proposal Looms, Analysts Say
- Tullow Oil on Track to Deliver $600 Million Free Cash Flow Over Next 2 Years
- Energy Transfer Reaches FID on $2.7 Billion, 2.2 Bcf/d Permian Pipeline
- GOP Lawmakers Slam New York for Blocking $500 Million Pipeline Project
- Texas Oil Company Challenges $250 Million Insurance Collateral Demand for Pipeline, Offshore Operations
