Natural Gas

U.S. Plans Largest Ever Oil & Gas Lease Sale In Gulf Of Mexico

The largest oil and gas lease sale for waters in the Gulf of Mexico in U.S. history will occur on March 21st, according to an announcement by the Trump administration on Friday. Less than a year ago, a similar auction in the same body of water generated little interest from energy companies. The I..

EU Ready To Consider Iran Joining Southern Gas Corridor

The European Union is prepared to allow Iran to join the Southern Gas Corridor pipeline construction project.

Judge Refuses to Delay Hearing on Pipeline Land Acquisition

Federal judge refuses to delay Atlantic Coast pipeline construction project hearing.

The Impact Of Gazprom’s China-Russia Gas Pipeline

Gazprom's Power of Siberia pipeline construction project expected to help China meet its growing natural gas needs by the end of 2018.

Israeli Gas Company Announces $15B Export Deal with Egypt

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli energy company Delek Drilling has announced a $15 billion deal to supply natural gas to Egypt. Delek and its U.S. partner, Noble Energy, signed a deal Monday to sell a total of 64 billion cubic meters of gas over a 10-year period to Egyptian company Dolphinus Holdings. Yos..

Nexus Gas Transmission HDD Activities Approved

FERC says HDD activities can commence at 11 locations along the Nexus Gas Transmission pipeline construction project.

Mariner East 2 HDD Activities Can Resume

Pennsylvania regulators say HDD activities can resume at one Mariner East 2 pipeline construction project location.

Maryland Official Weighs Special Conditions on Natural Gas Pipeline

Maryland official weighs placing special conditions on a natural gas pipeline construction project.

West Virginia House Votes to Boost Natural Gas Drilling

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The West Virginia House voted 60-40 on Thursday to allow drilling for natural gas beneath property where 75 percent of owners of its royalty interests agree. The bill now goes to the Senate. Supporters said the bill enables a supermajority of a property’s owners to make mo..

TransCanada to Proceed with $2.4 Billion NGTL Expansion

TransCanada Corporation today announced that it will move forward with a $2.4 billion expansion of its NGTL System to connect incremental supply and expand basin export capacity by one Bcf/d of natural gas at the interconnection with its Canadian Mainline. The company recently completed an open sea..

2 People Injured When Natural Gas Blast Rips Through Iowa House

FORT DODGE, Iowa (AP) — Two people have been injured by a natural gas explosion at their home in central Iowa. The Messenger reports that the four residents had just been told to leave the Fort Dodge house Wednesday afternoon when the blast erupted. Two of the residents were unharmed. The two other..

Colorado Petroleum Council Supports New Pipeline Regulations

The Colorado Petroleum Council says it supports the state's newly approved oil and gas pipeline regulations.

North Carolina Republicans Want Answers About $58M Pipeline Fund

Lawmakers in North Carolina seek answers about $58 million Atlantic Coast pipeline construction project fund.

Colorado OKs New Rules for Oil, Gas Pipelines After Fatal Blast

New oil and gas pipeline regulations approved in Colorado.

Atlantic Coast Pipeline Sues for Eminent Domain in Virginia

Eminent domain lawsuit filed in Virginia to obtain land for the Atlantic Coast pipeline construction project.

Andeavor Completes Acquisition of Kenai LNG Facility

KENAI, Alaska (AP) — Andeavor has completed its acquisition of the Kenai Liquefied Natural Gas facility. Kenai radio station KSRM , quoting Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor Charlie Pierce, reports ConocoPhillips sold the plant to the company formerly known as Tesoro for $10 million. The companies had..

Ambitious TAPI Pipeline Grows Closer To Completion

Work is expected to begin on the TAPI pipeline construction project this month.

FERC Issues Draft EIS for Midship Project

FERC issues draft EIS for the Midship pipeline construction project.

Hungary Says Romanian Gas Deal Would End Russia's Monopoly

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungary’s prime minister says a forthcoming deal to import natural gas from neighboring Romania means that the “age of the Russian gas monopoly in Hungary is ending.” Prime Minister Viktor Orban said Friday that Hungary plans to get over 4 billion cubic meters (141 bill..

Pennsylvania Pipeline Work Resumes After $12M Fine, Changes

Work resumes on the Mariner East 2 pipeline construction project.

Ohio Town Accepts $7.5M Settlement in Gas Pipeline Battle

Ohio town approves $7.5 million Nexus Gas Transmission pipeline construction project settlement.

Regulators OK Discharge Permit for Pipeline Expansion Plan

West Virginia regulators approve stormwater discharge permit for Mountaineer Gas' proposed natural gas pipeline construction project.

Iron Horse Gathering System Underway in SCOOP/STACK Play

Cardinal Midstream III is developing the Iron Horse System, a new natural gas pipeline construction project in Oklahoma's SCOOP/STACK play.

Pipeline Builder Offers $7.5M, Land to Settle Lawsuits

Enbridge and DTE Energy offer $7.5 million to settle Nexus Gas Transmission pipeline construction lawsuits with Ohio town.

Jordan, Iraq to Construct Oil and Gas Pipeline

Iraq and Jordan agree to move ahead with a twin oil and gas pipeline construction project.

Valiant Midstream to Construct Natural Gas Gathering System in Arkoma Stack Play

Valiant Midstream to construct a natural gas gathering pipeline construction project in the Arkoma Stack Play.

Britain’s Most Important Oil Pipeline Down Again

The Forties pipeline had to be shut down for the second time in two months on Wednesday, leaving buyers worried about the infrastructure behind Britain’s oldest and most important oil route, according to a new report by Reuters. Operator Ineos said the facility should begin transporting fuels at it..

M² Subsea Awarded Pipeline Contract in the Gulf of Mexico

M² Subsea receives contract for the Sur de Texas-Tuxpan pipeline construction project in the Gulf of Mexico.

Trump Administration's Oil Drilling Plan Prompts Protests

SALEM (AP) — The Trump administration’s plan to drill for oil and gas off the coast of the United States drew protests Tuesday in Congress and on the streets. In Oregon, more than 100 protesters gathered outside the state capitol in Salem and planned to go to a hotel where the federal Bureau of Oce..

Public Hearing Set on Proposed McKenzie County Gas Plant

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota regulators have scheduled a public hearing on a proposed natural gas processing plant in McKenzie County. The Public Service Commission says Arrow Field Services wants to build a plant to produce a variety of natural gas liquids, including propane and butane. The..