Natural Gas
Israel to Begin Gas Exports to Egypt Within Four Months
Israel will begin natural gas exports to Egypt within four months, Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz told Reuters on Wednesday.
Wisconsin Tribe Sues Enbridge to Force Pipeline Removal
A Native American tribe in Wisconsin is suing Enbridge Inc. in hopes of forcing the Canadian company to remove a key pipeline that runs through their reservation.
Kinder Morgan Moves Closer to Construction of Third Permian Pipeline
Kinder Morgan is in discussions with customers about a third major Permian Basin natural gas pipeline, Permian Pass, which would deliver 2 Bcf/d of natural gas from Waha Hub to the Sabine area of the East Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast.
China Asks for 'Friendly Consultation' in Malaysia Pipeline Dispute
The Chinese government has expressed hope for a “friendly consultation” with Malaysia to resolve a dispute of the building of two multibillion-dollar gas pipeline projects.
India to Phase Out Gas Distributor Monopolies in 34 Areas
The Indian government will introduce rules in six months that could lead to the phase-out of monopolies controlled by natural gas distribution companies in 34 cities, including New Delhi and Mumbai, allowing consumers to choose a new supplier, a senior regulatory official said.
Natural Gas Flaring in Permian Hits Record High in Q1
Natural gas flaring and venting in the top U.S. oil field reached an all-time high in the first quarter of 2019 due to the lack of pipelines, at a time of increased focus on methane emissions.
Malaysia Seized $240 million From Chinese Company Over Unfinished Pipeline Project
Malaysia seized more than $243.5 million from a bank account of state-owned China Petroleum Pipeline Engineering (CPP) over incomplete pipeline projects, Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Monday.
Sources: ADNOC Hires BAML, Mizuho for Natural Gas Pipelines Deal
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has hired Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Mizuho to arrange the lease of its natural gas pipeline assets, sources familiar with the matter said, as the oil giant establishes new partnerships in an era of lower oil prices.
Bolivia Seeks to Buy Petrobras Stake in Gas Pipeline to Brazil
Bolivia's state-owned oil company YPFB plans to bid on a stake in a natural gas pipeline linking the country to Brazil to secure better terms for its gas sales there, the company said on Tuesday.
Jemena Starts Construction of Queensland Atlas Gas Pipeline
Jemena said it has commenced construction of the Atlas Gas Pipeline, a 38-mile (60-km) project that will deliver natural gas earmarked for domestic consumption from Queensland's first domestic-only gas supply.
Petrobras Strikes Deal with Regulator to Sell Natural Gas Assets
Brazi's Petrobras has reached an agreement with anti-trust regulator Cade to sell off a series of natural gas transportation and distribution assets, the company said in an exchange filing on Monday.
Israel's Delek: Pipeline Gas Exports to Egypt by Year End
Israel’s Delek Drilling said it has completed testing of a subsea natural gas pipeline to Egypt, but it did not begin commercial sales by the end of June as it had initially hoped.
Construction Begins on Middle Section of China-Russia East-Route
Construction of the middle section of the China-Russia east-route natural gas pipeline project, a major energy cooperation project between the two countries, began in Shenyang City of northeast China's Liaoning Province on Thursday.
Gazprom Signs Five-Year Natural Gas Deal With Turkmenistan
Gazprom has signed a 5-year contract with Turkmengaz to purchase natural gas, the Russian gas producer said on Wednesday.
UGI Buying $1.28B Columbia Midstream Assets from TC Energy
Energy distributor UGI Corp said on Tuesday it would buy some assets of Columbia Midstream Group from pipeline operator TC Energy Corp for about $1.28 billion to expand its midstream business.
Brazil's Petrobras Seeks to Exit Gas Distribution Business This Year: CEO
Brazil’s state-controlled oil company Petrobras will leave the gas distribution business in Brazil, disposing of all of its assets in the area, Chief Executive Roberto Castello Branco said.
TechnipFMC Awarded Subsea Contracts for Reliance MJ1 Field in India
TechnipFMC said it has been awarded significant subsea contracts by Reliance Industries for the MJ1 field offshore India. The contracts cover fabrication and installation of flexible risers, rigid and flexible flowlines and umbilicals.
Critical Notice on Alliance Pipeline Rearranges Midwest Flows
The Alliance Pipeline posted a critical notice announcing zero flows on the line between June 18-21 for pipeline repairs in Iowa and Illinois, but the region met customer demand using alternative supply options and storage access.
Gazprom Signals Tough Talks with Ukraine on Gas Transit to EU
Alexei Miller, the head of Russian gas giant Gazprom, on Friday warned of difficult talks with Ukraine on gas transit to Europe once the current deal expires at the end of the year.
Shell Selling Canadian Midstream and Upstream Assets for $140 Million
Canada’s Pieridae Energy will buy gas assets in Alberta from Royal Dutch Shell for $144.77 million, Pieridae said on Wednesday, securing supply for its planned liquefied natural gas plant in eastern Canada.
Archrock Acquires Elite Compression for $410 Million
Archrock has agreed to acquire the assets of Elite Compression Services in a $410 million cash and stock deal that adds 430,000 of predominately large-horsepower compression assets to its current 3.5 million-horsepower operations.
Laying of Gas Pipeline Between Finland and Estonia Complete
The laying of a gas pipeline in the Baltic Sea connecting Finland and Estonia, built to help both countries reduce their dependency on Russian gas, has been completed, one of the partners in the project said on Monday.
Egypt Agrees to Pay Israel $500 Million to End Gas Dispute
Egypt says it has struck a deal with the state-owned Israel Electric Corp to settle a fine for halting deliveries of natural gas.
U.S. Shale Oil Output to Rise to Record 8.52 MMbpd in July EIA
U.S. oil output from seven major shale formations is expected to rise by about 70,000 bpd in July to a record 8.52 million bpd, the U.S. Energy Information Administration said in its monthly drilling productivity report on Monday.
EQM Raises Cost, Delays Timing of Mountain Valley Pipeline
EQM Midstream Partners said Monday it has raised the estimated cost of its Mountain Valley gas pipeline from West Virginia to Virginia to $4.8-$5.0 billion and delayed its completion to mid-2020 due to ongoing legal and regulatory challenges.
U.S. Allows Iraq to Import Iranian Gas for 3 More Months
The United States has allowed Iraq to import Iranian gas for its power grid another three months by extending a waiver to sanctions - but insists that Baghdad seek alternative sources.
U.S. Senator Introduces Bill to Sanction Nord Stream 2 Pipeline
U.S. Senator John Barrasso introduced a bill to slap sanctions on individuals and companies developing Russia's Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline, a day after President Trump said he was considering sanctions on the pipeline.
Trump Considering Sanctions Over Russia's Nord Stream 2
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he was considering sanctions over Russia's Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline project and warned Germany against being dependent on Russia for the fuel.
Major Restructuring of Middle East Gas Exports
In the Eastern Mediterranean, large discoveries of natural gas have been found off the coast of Israel and Egypt earlier in the decade. This together with increased demand for gas across the region are now reshaping both production and market demand, requiring construction of a series of new pipelines and LNG import and export facilities.
Tellurian Sets Binding Open Seasons for 2 Proposed Pipelines
Tellurian subsidiaries will begin separate open seasons on two proposed natural pipelines that will connect constrained shale production areas to the growing industrial market in Southwest Louisiana.
- 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
