Natural Gas

One Killed in Offshore Natural Gas Pipeline Explosion in Louisiana

An offshore natural gas pipeline that exploded near Venice, Louisiana, on Saturday night, killing one person, was owned by Whitney Oil and Gas, the U.S. Coast Guard said on Monday.

Oil Producer APA Explores $1 Billion Sale of Permian Basin Assets: Sources

APA Corp. is exploring the sale of oil and gas drilling properties spread across parts of the Permian basin of Texas and New Mexico, in a deal that could be valued at about $1 billion, people familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Fuel Pipeline Explosion at Russian Petrochemical Plant Injures Three

A blast and fire on a fuel pipeline at the Sterlitamak petrochemical plant in Russia's Bashkiria region east of Moscow injured three people, local authorities said on Monday.

Woodside Wins Approval for $12.5 Billion Scarborough Project After Green Group Backs Down

Woodside's $12.5 billion Scarborough gas project in Western Australia has all primary environmental approvals in place, the firm said on Monday, after a green group agreed to dismiss its challenge in a federal court.

Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea Ink Deal for $25 Billion Gas Pipeline Project

That project is expected to cost $25 billion and have a capacity of 30 billion cubic meters per year, to be completed in three phases as it links up to existing infrastructure.

TC Energy Completes $1.14 Billion Sale of Portland Natural Gas Transmission System

TC Energy Corp. has completed the sale of its Portland Natural Gas Transmission System for $1.14 billion, in partnership with Northern New England Investment Company, Inc., a subsidiary of Énergir.

U.S. Appeals Court Strikes Down Controversial Biden Pipeline Safety Rules

A U.S. appeals court on Friday tossed out several natural gas pipeline safety standards adopted by President Joe Biden's administration following industry criticism about the massive costs on pipeline operators.

Texas Oil Billionaire, Endeavor Energy Founder Autry Stephens Dies at 86

Autry Stephens, the billionaire founder and chairman of Endeavor Energy Resources, died at age 86 after a prolonged battle with cancer, the company disclosed on Friday.

Texas RRC Levies Over $2 Million in Penalties for Oil, Gas Violations

The Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) has imposed more than $2 million in fines on operators and businesses for violations within the state's oil and gas industry.

Spain’s Cepsa Sells Iberian Gas Unit for $302 Million to Empresas Copec

Spain's second-largest oil company Cepsa has agreed to sell its liquefied gas division Gasib in Spain and Portugal to a unit of Chile's Empresas Copec for $302.42 million, the companies said on Friday.

Shaping the Future: Strategies for Attracting, Training, and Retaining Energy Sector Talent

Data associated with workforce development is not for the faint of heart. The angst it can cause is especially real for those connected to the energy industry: employers, labor partners, contractors, educators, workforce systems and other stakeholders.

Tennessee Pipeline Gets Initial FERC Approval

FERC has given a preliminary green light to East Tennessee Natural Gas to build 122 miles of 30-inch-diameter natural gas pipeline, providing about 300,000 dekatherms per day of firm natural gas transportation to the Tennessee Valley Authority’s Kingston Fossil Plant.

Brazos Midstream Nears Completion of 175-Mile Gas Pipeline in Midland Basin

The pipeline network covers several counties including Ector, Howard, and Midland, and will connect to 10 compressor stations. Once this phase is completed, Brazos will manage around 260 miles of gathering pipelines in the Midland Basin.

Harris Walks Fine Line on Energy, Keeping Voters and Industry Guessing

Is she the climate and anti-pollution warrior who was attorney general of California? Or the pragmatic Number Two in the Democratic Biden administration that oversaw record U.S. oil production and exports.

BW LPG Buys 12 Gas Carriers from Avance Gas for $1.05 Billion

BW LPG said on Thursday it had agreed to buy 12 Very Large Gas Carriers (VLGC) from Avance Gas for $1.05 billion.

Corrosion Control: Options for Combating Damage Due to Black Powder in Pipelines

Black powder (BP) is an industry name for the abrasive, reactive particulate contamination present in all gas and hydrocarbon fluid transmission lines. Black powder ranges from light brown to black, and the mineral makeup varies per production field around the world.

Germany Issues Arrest Warrant for Ukrainian in Nord Stream Pipeline Attack, But Suspect Has Fled, Officials Say

Poland received a European arrest warrant issued by Berlin in connection with the 2022 attack on Nord Stream pipelines, but the suspect, a Ukrainian man named as Volodymyr Z, has already left Poland, Polish prosecutors told Reuters.

Edge Architecture Under Siege: Essential Cybersecurity Strategies for Oil and Gas Leaders

Join our expert panel on August 29, 2024, at 10 a.m. CDT to explore crucial strategies for enhancing cybersecurity in edge architectures. Learn how to prepare for and respond to cyberattacks in the oil and gas sector. Register now to secure your spot!

Maverick Natural Resources Explores $3 Billion Sale, Sources Say

The Houston-based exploration and production company, which is owned by energy-focused investment firm EIG, is working with investment bankers at Jefferies on the sale process, the sources said, requesting anonymity as the discussions are confidential.

UK Court Rules Approval for BP-Backed Gas-Fired Power Station Was Lawful

Britain's approval of a new gas-fired power station backed by BP was lawful, London's High Court ruled on Wednesday, dismissing a legal challenge over the project.

Russian Court Freezes $1.2 Billion in Linde UK Assets Over Gas Processing Dispute

A Russian court has ordered that assets worth around $1.15 billion of a British subsidiary of German industrial gases company Linde be frozen in a dispute over a gas processing plant, court filings showed on Wednesday.

CPP Investments Acquires $843 Million Stake in Private Midstream Firm Tallgrass Energy

Based in Denver, Colorado, Tallgrass is a leading infrastructure company operating a network of more than 10,000 miles of pipeline assets across 14 states in the U.S.

Exxon Reports 59 Layoffs to Texas Workforce Commission After Pioneer Acquisition

Exxon Mobil issued a layoff notice to 59 employees as part of its workforce reshuffle following its $60 billion acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources, according to a filing with the Texas Workforce Commission.

Alabama Town to Begin $2.8 Million Natural Gas Pipeline Project with Infrastructure Funds

Cordova, Alabama, will kick off a major natural gas pipeline replacement project with a groundbreaking ceremony on August 20.

McDermott Wins EPCI Contract for Gas Project Offshore Trinidad and Tobago

McDermott has been awarded an EPCI contract by Shell Trinidad and Tobago Ltd. for the Manatee gas field development project, located 60 miles (100 kilometers) off the southeast coast of Trinidad and Tobago.

Corrosion Control: Enhancing Protection for Tanks and Pipelines with VCIs

Vapor corrosion inhibitors (VCIs) offer a complementary solution to traditional corrosion protection methods, enhancing the defense of tanks, pipelines, and insulated surfaces in hard-to-reach areas.

LaBella Associates Acquires Process Pipeline Services, Enhancing Natural Gas Capabilities

LaBella Associates announced that it has acquired Process Pipeline Services Inc. (PPS), a provider of engineering, design and consultation services focused on the natural gas industry.

Occidental Puts CrownRock Expansion on Hold, Targets Debt Cut

Occidental Petroleum said it will focus on cutting debt and catching up with promised production goals before an eagerly anticipated expansion of its cash distribution program.

End of an Era? Russian Gas Flow to Europe via Ukraine in Question

Russia continues to supply gas to Europe through Ukraine, despite the war and shifting energy dynamics. With the transit deal ending in 2024, the future of these gas flows remains uncertain.

Chevron Achieves Industry First with Ultra-High Pressure Oil Field in Gulf of Mexico

At its peak, the floating platform will pump up to 75,000 barrels of oil and 28 million cubic feet of natural gas a day. The field is about 140 miles (225 km) off the coast of Louisiana.