Natural Gas
Innovation Drives World Record Natural Gas Main Renewal
Drivers along the stretch of Central Avenue crossing the Garden State Parkway by the East Orange General Hospital in New Jersey would have noticed the construction crews, excavations, equipment and vehicles in the middle of the street. What he or she would not know is that the project underway was setting a world record.
Associated Gas Contributes to Growth in U.S. Natural Gas Production
A growing share of U.S. natural gas production is associated-dissolved natural gas, produced from oil wells, which is the result of increased crude oil production from low permeability, tight rock formations – Permian, Bakken, Eagle Ford, Niobrara and Anadarko.
Electrification: Sorting Out Where Natural Gas Supply Fits In
Electrification is a word that is gaining attention these days from the corporate and regulatory boardrooms to the oilfields where hydraulic fracturing and other innovations have vaulted the United States into the global lead for both oil and natural gas production.
Opinion: Tough for China to Buy Enough U.S. crude, LNG
The big, unresolved question from the initial trade agreement between the United States and China is what happens if Beijing cannot meet the massive jump in required commodity purchases.
Epic Approves Second Greenfield Fractionator at Robstown Complex
EPIC Y-Grade will construct its second fractionator in Robstown, Texas, bringing the total fractionation capacity of the project to 270,000 bpd.
Asian LNG Prices Rise for First Time Since October
Asian spot prices for LNG edged up this week after almost two months of declines on new demand and amid signs that the U.S. was close to reaching a trade deal with China.
Vessel Loadings Show Record U.S. LNG Exports in Oct-Nov
U.S. exports of LNG set two consecutive records in October and November 2019, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration estimates. LNG exports averaged 5.8 Bcf/d with 52 exported cargoes in October and 6.3 Bcf/d with 55 exported cargoes in November.
China's 2020 Gas Consumption to Reach 320 Bcm: CNPC
China's gas consumption in 2020 is expected to rise to around 320 Bcm, while the pace of gas import growth is set to slow sharply this year, state energy group China National Petroleum Corp's (CNPC) research arm said on Thursday.
New U.S. Energy Secretary Slams NY for Blocking Gas Pipelines
New U.S. Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette slammed New York state regulators on Thursday for blocking pipelines that would bring natural gas from Appalachia to New England, but did not specify whether the Trump administration could do anything to push the projects forward.
Dominion Energy Partnership to Convert Manure to Natural Gas
Richmond-based Dominion Energy announced that it is launching a $200 million effort to convert methane from cow manure into natural gas.
Russia, Ukraine Fail to Reach a New Gas Deal in Paris
The Russian government said Tuesday that the presidents of Russia and Ukraine discussed a new contract for natural gas supplies during peace talks in Paris on Monday, but failed to reach a deal.
MET Energy Holding Plans Billion-Euro M&A Deals in Europe
Swiss-based MET Energy plans to expand rapidly in Europe over the next three years via acquisitions worth at least 1 billion euros ($1.10 billion) once a deal with Singapore conglomerate Keppel Corporation is finalized next month, MET's CEO said on Monday.
Polish Experts Seek Evidence in Gas Blast that Killed 8
Investigators in southern Poland said they are questioning witnesses and gathering evidence in their probe into a gas blast that killed eight members of one family, including four children.
Russia, Belarus Closer to Resolving Supply, Pipeline Issues: Moscow
Russia and Belarus, who have yet to resolve a dispute over contamination of an oil pipeline, are closer to resolving their differences on oil and gas supplies, Russia's economy minister said Saturday after talks between the two countries.
Asian LNG Buyers Target Record Low Prices in Contract Talks
Asian LNG buyers are starting talks with producers to renew long-term contracts due to expire over the next few years, aiming to secure all-time low prices in deals likely to set new industry benchmarks.
Kinder Morgan Expects Slight Profit Increase in 2020
U.S. pipeline operator Kinder Morgan on Thursday said it expects core earnings to increase slightly next year and signaled it would move to cut its debt load and increase its dividend.
Alder Midstream Announces New Initiatives
Alder Midstream (Alder), owned and operated by Glenfarne Group, has announced several new initiatives focused on building, owning and operating midstream assets in the U.S.
Engie Brazil Wants to Buy Remaining Stake in TAG — CEO
Engie Brazil's CEO says the company is looking to buy the government out of its 10% stake in TAG.
Hungary Ready to Discuss New Gas Supply Deal with Gazprom — Minister
Hungary is ready to start talks with Russia’s Gazprom about a new long-term gas supply deal, Hungary’s Foreign Ministry said on Monday.
Turkey, Azerbaijan Mark Completion of TANAP Pipeline
Turkey and Azerbaijan formally marked the completion of the Trans-Anatolian Natural Gas Pipeline (TANAP) on Saturday, a milestone in a major project to help reduce Europe’s dependence on Russian gas.
Power of Siberia Natural Gas Pipeline Officially Begins Flows
Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping officially launched the Power of Siberia pipeline on Monday that will transport natural gas from Siberia to northeast China.
Egypt Signs $430-million Natural Gas Deal With Noble Energy
Egypt said on Saturday it had signed a $430-million deal for Texas-based Noble Energy to pump natural gas through the East Mediterranean Gas Company's pipeline.
National Grid Lifts New York Moratorium, Commits to Pursue Alternate Solutions
National Grid has reached an agreement with the State of New York to immediately resume connecting natural gas service to customers in Brooklyn, Queens and on Long Island for approximately the next two years as the company pursues other long-term solutions to the shortage of natural gas in the region.
EIA: U.S. Set Records for Natural Gas Production, Consumption, Exports in 2018
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) said Monday that its Natural Gas Annual 2018 shows that the United States set new records in natural gas production, consumption, and exports in 2018.
Gazprom Proposes Short-Term Gas Deal with Ukraine
Russia's Gazprom said it has sent a letter to Ukraine formally proposing either to extend a current deal supplying gas to the country for its own use and for transit to Europe or to sign a new one-year agreement.
At Least 7 Killed in Gas Explosion in Bangladesh
At least seven people were killed and eight injured on Sunday after a gas pipeline exploded in the Bangladeshi port city of Chittagong, a police official said.
Dominion's Cove Point LNG Terminal Loads 100th Commercial Ship
Dominion Energy's Cove Point LNG Terminal said it loaded its 100th commercial LNG ship this week—nineteen months after the facility entered commercial service for natural gas liquefaction and export.
Whistler Pipeline Consortium Announces Binding Open Season
Whistler Pipeline, LLC has announced a binding Open Season to solicit commitments for the remaining capacity on the Whistler Pipeline.
Poland Says it Will Stop Importing Russian Gas Unless it Secures Better Contract
Poland’s state gas company said Friday it will stop importing natural gas from Russia’s Gazprom when a long-term contract expires in three years, unless it can secure better commercial terms.
MoGas Pipeline Announces Open Season
MoGas Pipeline has announced an open season to solicit interest on its natural gas pipeline system in Missouri and Illinois.
- Williams' $1 Billion Gas Pipeline Blocked by U.S. Appeals Court, Derailing Five-State Project
- Texas Waha Hub Gas Prices Plunge to Record Lows, Hit Negative Territory
- Williams Begins Louisiana Pipeline Construction Despite Ongoing Legal Dispute with Energy Transfer
- U.S. Buys Nearly 5 Million Barrels of Oil for Emergency Stockpile
- U.S. Appeals Court Strikes Down Controversial Biden Pipeline Safety Rules
- Report: Houston Region Poised to Become a Global Clean Hydrogen Hub
- Exxon Mobil to Start Gas Reserve Seismic Surveys in Greece
- LaPorte, Texas, Issues Shelter in Place After Altivia Plant Leaks Toxic Gas
- Texas Startup Endeavors Again to Build First Major U.S. Oil Refinery Since 1977
- Mid-Year Global Forecast: Midstream Responding to Demand from LNG Projects
