Natural Gas
Nord Stream 2 Sanctions Included in U.S. Defense Bill
Sanctions that could hinder one of Moscow's most important projects in Europe, the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline, have been included in the annual U.S. defense policy bill, two congressional aides said on Wednesday.
Russia's Gazprom Proposes Gas Price Rise for Poland
Poland's dominant gas company PGNiG said its biggest supplier, Russia's Gazprom , had proposed increasing prices for its gas in an existing long-term delivery deal, at a time of heightened tensions between Moscow and Warsaw.
Plans for LNG Terminal at German Port Being Reconsidered
A German company said it is re-evaluating plans for a liquefied natural gas terminal in the North Sea port of Wilhelmshaven after failing to receive sufficient commitments from potential customers.
Rolling Back Trump's Rollbacks: Biden Seen Reversing Climate Deregulation
Joe Biden could erase much of President Donald Trump’s four-year legacy of energy and climate deregulation with the stroke of his pen, according to regulatory experts, but replacing it with something new and durable may prove trickier.
Italy's Snam Takes First Steps into India with Hydrogen, Gas Deals
Italian gas group Snam has taken its first steps into India by signing a series of deals involving hydrogen and low-carbon mobility projects, the company said.
Azerbaijan to Proceed with Gas Pipeline Extension, Despite War
Azerbaijan will press ahead with plans to feed natural gas into an extended pipeline network to southern Europe, a senior official said, even as conflict rages for a sixth week in the enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh.
Favoring Gas, Philippines Shuts Door on Coal Power Proposals
The Philippines has stopped accepting new proposals for coal-based power projects to encourage investment in other energy sources like natural gas and renewables, the government's energy chief said on Wednesday.
China to Step Up E&P, Pipeline Construction
China said it plans to step up its exploration of oil and gas, and speed up the construction of oil and gas pipelines and storage facilities, according to the official Xinhua News Agency.
Gazprom Files Appeal in Poland Against Hefty Nord Stream 2 Fine
Gazprom filed an appeal in a court in Poland on Wednesday to challenge a hefty fine imposed on it for its part in the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, the Russian gas producer said.
CenterPoint Completes $240 Million Pipeline Modernization Plan, Seeks Cost Recovery
CenterPoint Energy's Southern Indiana Gas and Electric utility has asked regulators for a rate increase to recover the costs of its 7-year, $240 million natural gas pipeline modernization plan.
New GSPL Pipeline to Boost Gas Transmission Volumes in India
Gas transmission by India's Gujarat State Petronet Ltd will rise by about 25% in the next fiscal year as it links northern regions to an existing grid in the western state, a company official said.
EU Set to Deny Gas Power Plants a Green Investment Label
Power plants fueled by natural gas will not be classed as a sustainable investment in Europe, unless they meet an emissions limit that none currently comply with, according to draft European Union regulations.
Losses Mount for Oil Companies as Pandemic Grips Economy
Already struggling with weak prices from oversupply, the pandemic has intensified the pain for oil and gas companies.
Russia's Gazprom Seeks More Capacity to Transport Gas Through Ukraine — Naftogaz
The head of Ukraine's state natural gas firm Naftogaz said Russia's Gazprom has approached them seeking to book more transport capacity on its natural gas pipelines to Europe.
TC Energy to Begin Construction on NGTL Expansion Project
TC Energy has received approval from the Canadian government for its 2021 NOVA Gas Transmissions Ltd. (NGTL) System Expansion Project.
DTE Energy to Spin Off Gas Pipeline Business
Michigan utility DTE Energy announced on Tuesday it is spinning off its gas pipeline business into a publicly-traded company.
Canada's Cenovus to Buy Husky for $2.9 Billion
Canada's Cenovus Energy has agreed to purchase Husky Energy for nearly $3 billion as the industry is forced to consolidate amid the pandemic continues to suppress demand.
U.S. Pipeline Gas Exports to Mexico Increase Despite Pandemic
U.S. exports of natural gas to Mexico, almost all of which are transported by pipeline, have continued to increase in 2020 despite the COVID-19 crisis, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
API Fact-Checks Presidential Debate Energy Positions
Responding with a fact-check of the presidential debate, API called for bipartisan solutions that do not force a false choice between protecting the environment and growing the U.S. economy.
French Government Asks Engie to Delay U.S. LNG Deal Over Environment Concerns — Source
According to a source familiar with the matter, the French government has asked Engie to reevaluate its U.S. LNG import deal over environmental concerns.
Kinder Morgan Permian Highway Still on Track as Profit Falls
U.S. pipeline operator Kinder Morgan told investors on Wednesday that its Permian Highway pipeline was still on track to begin service in 2021 even as quarterly profit fell 10% due to lower shipping volumes.
FERC Approves Kinder Morgan Acadiana Expansion Project
The U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has approved Kinder Morgan Louisiana Pipeline’s Acadiana Project.
Kleinfelder Completes Acquisition of Gas Transmission Systems
San Diego-based Kleinfelder Group said it has acquired utilities and pipeline services firm Gas Transmission Systems (GTS) for an undisclosed sum.
U.S. LNG Jumps to 20-Month High on Rising Exports, Cold Weather
Natural gas prices in the U.S. jumped to their highest level in nearly two years on Tuesday on higher volumes of LNG exports and forecasted colder weather than previously expected.
ConocoPhillips to Buy Concho Resources for $9.7 Billion
ConocoPhillips on Monday agreed to buy U.S. shale oil producer Concho Resources Inc for $9.7 billion, as the energy sector continued to consolidate amid lower fuel prices and demand.
ADNOC to Divest 20% Stake in Gas Pipeline Assets
ADNOC has announced a 20% sale of its gas pipeline assets to the Abu Dhabi Pension Fund and a regional holding company, ADQ.
EU Considers Binding Methane Emissions Standards for LNG
The European Union has released a new draft of proposed standards on natural gas within the bloc in an effort to limit methane emissions.
DNV GL Leads Hydrogen Readiness Study for Italian Gas Network
Oil and gas research firm DNV GL has been hired by Italian utility company SGI to assess the feasibility of switching the company's gas distribution network to hydrogen.
BP Says Trans Adriatic Pipeline to be Ready by End of 2020
BP said it expects to begin shipping natural gas on the Trans Adriatic Pipeline by the end of 2020.
IEA Raises 2020 Gas Demand Forecast, Still Expects Record Fall
The International Energy Agency raised its forecast for global LNG demand this year but still expects to see the biggest fall on record due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
- Trump Aims to Revive 1,200-Mile Keystone XL Pipeline Despite Major Challenges
- Valero Considers All Options, Including Sale, for California Refineries Amid Regulatory Pressure
- ConocoPhillips Eyes Sale of $1 Billion Permian Assets Amid Marathon Acquisition
- ONEOK Agrees to Sell Interstate Gas Pipelines to DT Midstream for $1.2 Billion
- Energy Transfer Reaches FID on $2.7 Billion, 2.2 Bcf/d Permian Pipeline
- U.S. LNG Export Growth Faces Uncertainty as Trump’s Tariff Proposal Looms, Analysts Say
- Tullow Oil on Track to Deliver $600 Million Free Cash Flow Over Next 2 Years
- Energy Transfer Reaches FID on $2.7 Billion, 2.2 Bcf/d Permian Pipeline
- GOP Lawmakers Slam New York for Blocking $500 Million Pipeline Project
- Texas Oil Company Challenges $250 Million Insurance Collateral Demand for Pipeline, Offshore Operations
