Natural Gas

Cheniere Energy Gains FERC Approval to Introduce Gas at Corpus Christi Stage 3 Expansion

Federal regulators on Wednesday gave Cheniere Energy permission to introduce natural gas into its Corpus Christi expansion project, a document showed.

Clean Energy, LA County Open Expanded RNG Station in Carson

Clean Energy and Los Angeles County have opened an expanded renewable natural gas (RNG) fueling station in Carson, California, powered by pipeline-supplied RNG.

TC Energy, Hanwha Power Systems Partner on sCO2 Power Generation Project

TC Energy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Hanwha Power Systems to develop a supercritical carbon dioxide (sCO2) waste heat recovery (WHR) project at one of TC Energy’s natural gas compressor stations in West Virginia.

U.S. Natural Gas Prices Drop 6% Amid Lower Heating Demand, Mild Weather Forecasts

U.S. natural gas futures fell about 6% on Wednesday on rising output and forecasts for less cold weather and lower heating demand over the next two weeks than previously expected.

FERC Approves Texas-Louisiana Expansion Project by Kinder Morgan Subsidiary

(P&GJ) — The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has approved the Texas-Louisiana expansion project, filed by Natural Gas Pipeline Co. of America, a Kinder Morgan subsidiary, according to a FERC filing on Nov. 21.

U.S. Oil Firms Unlikely to Go 'Drill, Baby, Drill' Under Trump, Says Exxon Executive

U.S. oil and gas producers are unlikely to radically increase production under president-elect Donald Trump as companies remain focused on capital discipline, a senior executive at Exxon Mobil said on Tuesday.

Henry Hub Natural Gas Sets Single-Day Options Record Amid U.S. Cold Front

Henry Hub Natural Gas options reached a record 561,379 contracts on November 21, surpassing the previous high of 506,500 contracts set on November 14, 2018.

Vision RNG Signs 20-Year RNG Deal with Waste Connections in Nebraska

Once operational in 2027, the facility will inject the RNG into a nearby pipeline, providing transportation fuel and other sustainable energy solutions across the U.S.

BP Optimistic About Trump Presidency, Cites Faster Permitting

BP CEO Murray Auchincloss expressed optimism about the upcoming Trump presidency, expecting accelerated permitting and regulatory reforms to boost U.S. energy projects and infrastructure development.

Midstream Prepares for Trump's Upcoming Regulatory Changes

This exclusive Pipeline & Gas Journal article examines the potential regulatory shifts under the Trump administration, with a focus on FERC's evolving role and potential changes to Biden-era policies.

Kazakhstan Plans Major Oil Export Boost via Turkey, Reducing Russian Reliance

Kazakhstan could sharply increase its crude oil exports out of Turkey's port of Ceyhan, its energy minister said on Monday, in a move that would reduce the more than 80% share of flows it currently sends via Russia.

EQT, Blackstone Forge $3.5 Billion Deal for Mountain Valley Pipeline Stake

(P&GJ) — EQT Corporation announced a $3.5 billion joint venture (JV) with Blackstone Credit & Insurance (BXCI) focused on midstream assets, including stakes in the Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP) and the Hammerhead Pipeline.

Trump Plans Aggressive LNG Export Expansion, Offshore Drilling Push

Donald Trump is preparing an extensive energy plan prioritizing LNG export permits and accelerating offshore drilling. The initiative aims to lift Biden's LNG permit freeze and expand U.S. natural gas dominance.

Guyana’s Fulcrum LNG Pick Faces $30 Billion Financing Hurdles; Exxon’s Role in Question

Guyana’s choice of Fulcrum LNG, a U.S. startup, to develop its vast gas reserves faces uncertainty due to financing challenges. The $30 billion project may hinge on Exxon Mobil, which controls the nation's oil production.

U.S. Reports 13.5 Tons of Deadly Gas Released at Pemex’s Texas Refinery Last Month

In October, Pemex's Deer Park refinery in Texas released 13.5 tons of deadly hydrogen sulfide gas, resulting in the deaths of two workers and injuries to 13 others. The U.S. Chemical Safety Board is investigating the incident, focusing on maintenance practices and emergency responses.

SGA Chair ‘Incredibly Bullish’ on Future of Natural Gas

Scott Hallam, who currently serves as Boardwalk’s president and chief executive officer, joined the organization in September 2023. He brings with him over two decades of upstream, midstream and downstream knowledge of the natural gas industry.

U.S. Natural Gas Prices Surge 5% on Surprise Storage Draw, Colder Forecasts

U.S. natural gas prices surged 5% due to an unexpected storage draw and colder weather forecasts, marking their highest point in a year. Rising LNG export demand also contributed to the price increase.

ADNOC Weighs Stake Sale in Gas Unit, Potential Multi-Billion Dollar Deal: Report

ADNOC is reportedly considering selling a 3-5% stake in its gas unit, potentially worth billions, amid strategic reviews. The deal could be announced soon, pending market conditions.

Progressive Pipeline Management Acquired by Platform Partners

PPM, known for its trenchless pipeline rehabilitation services, specializes in restoring aging natural gas distribution pipelines using cured-in-place-lining (CIPL) technology, which minimizes surface disruption.

Key Leadership Lessons from WGLC 2024: Chevron’s Kelley Henderson Highlights Mentorship

Reflecting on her career journey, Chevron's Kelley Henderson discussed five key leadership behaviors that she has found crucial for anyone’s path to becoming not only a leader, but a mentor.

Argentina's Vaca Muerta Gas Export Plans Face Major Hurdles

Natural gas production is booming in Argentina’s vast Vaca Muerta shale lands, but full pipelines and the government's free-market approach to paying for new ones may prevent the country from becoming a major gas exporter by early next decade.

WGLC 2024 Highlights Leadership Strategies for Women in Energy

The Women’s Global Leadership Conference celebrated its 20th year running as it kicked off on Nov. 19-20, once again bringing female leaders and industry experts from around the globe to discuss pressing concerns and shifts in the industry that are unique to the female experience.

Kazakhstan’s 188-Mile Gas Pipeline to Expand Regional Gasification to 90% Once Completed

(P&GJ) — Kazakhstan’s Taldykorgan-Usharal gas pipeline, launched under the directive of the Head of State, aims to secure a consistent gas supply in a region where gasification currently stands below 50%.

ONEOK Agrees to Sell Interstate Gas Pipelines to DT Midstream for $1.2 Billion

(P&GJ) — ONEOK has agreed to sell its three wholly owned interstate natural gas pipeline systems—Guardian Pipeline, Midwestern Gas Transmission, and Viking Gas Transmission—to DT Midstream for $1.2 billion in cash.

BP Delays Whiting Refinery Restart, Fuel Prices Rise in Chicago Market

BP has delayed the restart of a crude distillation unit and a coker at its 435,000 barrel-per-day Whiting, Indiana, refinery from maintenance, boosting fuel prices in the Chicago market, industry sources said on Tuesday.

U.S. Natural Gas Prices Hit 5-Month High on Late-November Cold Snap Forecast

U.S. natural gas futures edged up about 1% on Tuesday to a five-month high, on forecasts for colder weather in late November that should boost heating demand and force utilities to start pulling gas from storage by the U.S. Thanksgiving Day holiday.

TC Energy Raises 2025 Profit Outlook Amid Natural Gas Demand, Updates on Mexican Operations

TC Energy forecasts a higher 2025 profit, driven by natural gas demand and growth projects, while providing updates on its Southeast Gateway pipeline and Mexican operations.

INGAA Members Highlight Methane Emissions Progress in 2024 Climate Report

The Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA) highlights progress in reducing methane emissions in its 2024 Climate Report. Members achieved a methane intensity of 0.075% in 2022 and exceeded key GHG commitments while maintaining safe and reliable natural gas delivery.

Anaergia Secures 10-Year Contract to Operate California’s Largest Organic Waste-to-RNG Facility

The Rialto facility, located in Southern California, is the largest organic waste-to-renewable natural gas (RNG) plant in North America.

Brazil, Argentina to Study Gas Exports from Vaca Muerta

Brazil and Argentina signed an agreement on Monday to study the development of infrastructure for natural gas exports to Brazil, with Brazilian authorities saying the deal could lead to imports of as much as 30 million cubic meters of gas per day by 2030.