Natural Gas

Dalton Expansion Project Now Entirely in Service

FERC says Williams can place all remaining facilities associated with the Dalton Expansion Project in service.

Judge Halts Mariner East 2 Pipeline Work in Eastern Pennsylvania

Judge temporarily halts work on the Mariner East 2 pipeline construction project in eastern Pennsylvania.

Atlantic Sunrise Comment Period Opens, Hearing Scheduled

Public comment period, hearing scheduled for Atlantic Sunrise pipeline construction project in Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania DEP: Violations Occurred During Mariner East 2 Construction

Report shows violations were committed during the Mariner East 2 pipeline construction project.

U.S., Russia Vie For European Gas Dominance

WASHINGTON: U.S. legislation renewing and tightening sanctions on Russia, stalled in the House of Representatives, was not passed before the U.S. and Russian presidents met at the G20 summit in Hamburg. The proposed bill had already received criticism not only from Russia but also from Germany and A..

Regulators Release Environmental Assessment of Pipeline

The Atlantic Coast pipeline construction project receives a favorable environmental assessment.

Pipeline Construction Project Dealt Legal Blow

Canada's Federal Court of Appeal rejects a National Energy Board decision regarding the Prince Rupert Gas Transmission pipeline construction project.

Pacific Connector Pipeline Open Season Begins

Jordan Cove LNG has commenced an open season for the Pacific Connector pipeline construction project.

Los Angeles Natural Gas Field to Reopen, but Fight Still on

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The planned reopening of a massive Los Angeles natural gas storage facility that spewed methane for months has only renewed the fight over its future. California state officials on Wednesday cleared the way for resumption at reduced capacity in the next few weeks of natural gas p..

Panel: Dakota Access-Style Protests Could Become Commonplace

Industry officials say don't expect protests of pipeline construction projects to stop anytime soon.

Gas Pipeline Fire Prompts Evacuation of 20 Residents

HEBRON, N.D. (AP) — About 20 people were evacuated from their homes in Hebron when workers digging holes for fence posts struck a natural gas pipeline and started a fire. No injuries were reported in the Tuesday incident. The Bismarck Tribune reports damage was limited to some fencing and a shed. ..

Williams Partners Files Application for North Seattle Lateral Upgrade Project

Williams Partners filed application for natural gas pipeline construction project in the state of Washington.

Vaquero Midstream Receives More Funding for Gathering and Processing Projects

Vaquero Midstream has reached an agreement with its bank group to increase their revolving line of credit from $40 million to $95 million. The increased bank capacity will be used to support the construction of a second 200MMSCFD cryogenic processing plant at the company’s existing Caymus plant site..

Perry Touts Energy Exports, Awaits Study on Electric Grid

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is pushing for increased exports of natural gas and other energy sources as it seeks U.S. “energy dominance” in the global market, Energy Secretary Rick Perry said Tuesday. He and President Donald Trump have offered a “comforting” message to energy c..

12 New Mechanics Join PECO's Workforce

PECO yesterday welcomed 12 new apprentice mechanics to the company’s workforce as they celebrated their graduation from a comprehensive natural gas training program. The new apprentices, along with 12 mechanics who graduated in April 2017, will join the utility’s front lines – helping to ensure safe..

A Natural Gas War Is Brewing In The Mediterranean

Offshore gas developments in the East Mediterranean region are heating up. Alongside increased exploration efforts and a possible gas pipeline deal between Turkey and Israel, geopolitical risks are increasing too. While commercial prospects are starting to look good for all parties, a real military ..

U.S., Mexico Expand Energy Ties

The United States and Mexico will expand their energy ties, the two countries’ energy ministers said after a meeting in Mexico. The Associated Press quoted U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry as saying Mexico was “a very, very important partner” in energy. The meeting comes ahead of a renegotiation of..

Vermont Regulators Investigate Whether Gas Pipeline Buried Deep Enough

MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Vermont regulators are investigating whether Vermont Gas Systems failed to bury its new gas pipeline from Colchester to Middlebury deep enough in New Haven. The Vermont Public Utility Commission said Friday that Vermont Gas notified the panel last month that it buried the pip..

Christie Again Blocks Attempt to Rejoin Environmental Pact

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Republican Gov. Chris Christie on Thursday again blocked Democratic lawmakers’ attempt to have the state rejoin a regional environmental pact. Christie vetoed a measure approved in the Legislature that would require the state to rejoin the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, sa..

Honeywell UOP Introduces New Connected Plant Service to Improve Dehydration Of Natural Gas

Honeywell UOP has introduced its new Connected Plant ARMGuard™ system, a remote monitoring service that helps natural gas processors manage the adsorbents that are used to remove water from natural gas. Honeywell UOP’s ARMGuard system uses existing instrumentation to help customers optimize their a..

Why Mexico Got No Bids For This Key NatGas License Round

I’ve talked a lot the last few years about America’s increasing natural gas exports to Mexico. With outgoing pipeline shipments from America’s shale plays having more than doubled over the last 18 months. But one development this week shows that U.S.-Mexico natgas trade still has some snags to be w..

Construction Starts on Northern Gas Pipeline

Work on Jemena's Northern Gas pipeline construction project begins in Australia.

Virginia Supreme Court Sides with Pipeline in Survey Lawsuit

The Virginia Supreme Court rules in favor of the Atlantic Coast pipeline construction project in a survey-related lawsuit.

Rock Placement Contract Awarded for Nord Stream 2 Pipeline

Boskalis and Van Oord have received a contract to provide rock placement services for the Nord Stream 2 pipeline construction project.

Enterprise, Navigator Developing Ethylene Terminal

Enterprise Products Partners and Navigator Holdings have executed a letter of intent to jointly develop an ethylene marine export terminal on the Houston Ship Channel. Enterprise would manage the construction, operations and commercial activities of the proposed terminal, which would be located at E..

Mexico's 2nd US Gas Capacity Auction Declared Void

Mexico’s second auction for natural gas transportation capacity held in the United States by its state-owned energy companies closed July 10 without an award, round organizer and transmission system operator Cenagas announced that same day, according to information service ICIS. The round offered 2..

Residents Evacuate, Restaurants Close After Gas Leak

WARREN, R.I. (AP) — Officials say about 50 people had to be evacuated after a worker hit a main gas line in Rhode Island. Warren Fire Chief Alexander Galinelli says natural gas poured into the air for about two hours after an excavator hit the gas main in Warren Monday. Firefighters went door to d..

Lawmakers Release Plan to Extend California Cap and Trade

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Gov. Jerry Brown and legislative leaders released a plan Monday to extend through 2030 California’s cap-and-trade program, a key piece of the state’s quest to fight climate change by drastically reducing emissions from greenhouse gases. The deal updates how refineries, uti..

First Phase of Hillabee Expansion Completed

Williams Partners has completed the first phase of construction on the Hillabee Expansion Project.

Evolution Midstream Acquires Rowdy Gas Gathering System

Evolution Midstream, LLC has closed on its acquisition of the Rowdy Gas Gathering System, which is strategically located in the heart of Wyoming’s Powder River Basin and serves oil and gas producers in Campbell, Converse and Johnson counties. “As a result of closing this transaction, Evolution now ..