Natural Gas
Black Bear Transmission Sells Ozark Natural Gas Gathering Assets to Undisclosed Buyer
Black Bear Transmission has sold all the assets owned by Ozark Gas Gathering to an undisclosed buyer, six months after acquiring them from Enbridge.
GridLiance Announces Agreement to Be Acquired by NextEra Energy Transmission
U.S. pipeline operator GridLiance has agreed to be acquired by NextEra Energy.
Illinois Regulators Approve Report on Condition of Chicago Gas Distribution Network
Regulators in Illinois have agreed with the conclusion of a report that found a natural gas distribution network replacement program in Chicago from Peoples Gas will increase public and customer safety.
Azerbaijan's SOCAR Says Oil and Gas Infrastructure is Safe
State-owned Azeri energy firm SOCAR said on Tuesday that the country's oil and gas infrastructure was safe from the current military conflict taking place in the Nagorno-Karabakh region.
Jemena Reveals Plans to Extend Eastern Gas Pipeline
Australian pipeline firm Jemena has announced plans to extend its 500-mile Eastern Gas Pipeline.
Atlantic Bridge Gas Compressor Station gets U.S. Approval
U.S. regulators have given Enbridge final approval to put its Weymouth natural gas compressor station in service.
China on Course for Record LNG Imports as Industries Recover, Expand
China's imports of LNG will likely grow 10% to new highs this year as companies scoop up cheap supplies to cover increasing industrial use and robust residential demand.
U.S. Tightens Waiver for Iraq Gas Imports from Iran
The United States has extended a sanctions waiver that enables Iraq to continue importing gas from Iran but this time granting a significantly shorter waiver period, Iraqi officials and the U.S. State Department said Thursday.
Pipeline Rupture at India Gas Plant Sparks Fire, Halts Supply
A fire at an Oil and Natural Gas Corp plant caused by a pipeline rupture has cut gas supplies to customers including power and fertilizer companies, said a person familiar with the matter at gas marketing firm GAIL (India) Ltd.
UAE, Israel Discuss Pipelines, Infrastructure for Gas Exports to Europe
The energy ministers of the United Arab Emirates and Israel discussed possible cooperation and investment opportunities, including natural gas exports to Europe, in a video call on Wednesday, an Israeli statement said.
Mountain Valley Seeks U.S. Approval to Resume Pipeline Construction
Mountain Valley Pipeline asked federal regulators for permission to resume construction on the $5.4-$5.7 billion pipeline from West Virginia to Virginia by Sept. 25.
Austrian Utility OMV Sells Gas Pipeline Unit to Rival Verbund
Austrian utility OMV said on Wednesday it will sell a majority stake in its gas pipeline subsidiary to rival Verbund, a deal that will help OMV reduce debt and finance its acquisition of a leading plastics maker.
Top Shipping Insurance Group Will Not Cover Ships Linked to Nord Stream 2
The world's largest group of shipping insurers will not insure vessels involved in the Russian-led Nord Stream 2 and TurkStream gas pipeline projects because of the threat of U.S. sanctions.
East Mediterranean States Formally Establish Egypt-Based Gas Forum
Six Mediterranean countries signed a charter on Tuesday to formally establish a group that seeks to boost natural gas exports from the region.
Pandemic to Trim China's 2020 Gas Demand Growth — Report
Natural gas consumption in China is expected to grow at the slowest rate in five years according to a new report released by Beijing.
PowerChina Eyes Rail Project to Transport Oil and Gas From Argentina's Vaca Muerta
Chinese energy firm PowerChina is in talks to finance a rail project to transport oil and gas from Argentina's Vaca Muerta shale play to the port city of Bahia Blanca,
U.S. Gas Futures Fall to 6-Week Low on Big Storage Build
U.S. natural gas futures fell nearly 10% to a 6-week low on Thursday as utilities injected more LNG than expected into storage.
EQT Bids for Chevron U.S. Shale, Pipeline Assets in Appalachia — Sources
According to sources, EQT Corp, the largest LNG producer in the U.S. by volume, has placed a bid on Chevron's natural gas assets in Appalachia, including pipelines.
Russian Ship Sails for Nord Stream 2 Supply Base in Germany
Recent tracking data showed a Russian ship heading towards the German base of Nord Stream 2 pipeline project as the Kremlin seeks to push forward with the project.
Fossil Fuel Demand to Take Historic Knock Amid COVID-19 Scars — BP
BP is expected fossil fuel consumption to shrink for the first time in history as the pandemic has destroyed global energy demand and climate policies boost the development of renewable energy.
Black Bear Completes Acquisition of Natural Gas Assets from Third Coast Midstream
Black Bear Midstream announced it has closed its acquisition of natural gas pipeline assets from Third Coast Midstream.
Argentina Pitches Pipeline to Brazil for Vaca Muerta Shale Gas
Officials in Argentina are planning to propose a multibillion-dollar pipeline project with Brazil to carry shale gas from Argentina's Vaca Muerta shale play to Brazil's gas distribution market.
German State Leader Says Nord Stream 2 Should not be Used to Punish Russia
The leader of the German state where the Nord Stream 2 pipeline is to come onshore has said the pipeline should not be used as punishment against the Kremlin for the poisoning of a ciritc of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Pin Oak Midstream Acquires Assets from Laurel Mountain Midstream in NW Pennsylvania
Pin Oak Midstream announced it has acquired assets in Northwest Pennsylvania from Laurel Mountain Midstream.
Plains All American CEO Sees Further Consolidation in Pipeline Industry
The CEO of Plains All American said on Wednesday that the pipeline industry should expect more consolidations in the near future as low oil prices continue to hinder growth in the industry.
PETRONAS Launches Virtual LNG Pipeline System
Malaysian energy firm PETRONAS has launched a virtual LNG pipeline system to deliver natural gas to customers who cannot attach to the pipeline distribution grid.
INGAA Appoints Amy Andryszak as New President and CEO
The Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA) announced on Wednesday the appointment of Amy Andryszak as the association's new President and CEO.
LDCs Own Residential, Commercial Sectors but Pipelines Fuel Power: EIA
A new government report on the U.S. natural gas industry shows that local distribution companies (LDCs) supply 90% of natural gas to U.S. residential and commercial sectors, but pipeline companies handle the biggest volumes through direct delivery to electric power and industrial customers
Part 2: Background of the Ukraine’s Mega-Challenges
Since 2014, Ukraine has undertaken considerable reforms to reinforce macroeconomic stability and bolster the foundations of growth. After a significant contraction in 2014-2015, economic growth has picked up (2.4% in 2016-2017, 3.5% in 2018-2019). However, higher sustained economic growth is needed to deliver a durable improvement in living standards.
Norway’s Gas Field Fairy Tale
Norway has given its big gas field in the Barents Sea a fairy tale name: Snøhvit (Snow White). Now the fairy tale continues with the next phase of development called Askeladd.
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