Processing/LNG
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.
Port Arthur Pipeline Announces Binding Open Season for Additional Capacity on Texas Connector Project
A component of Sempra LNG has launched an open season to solicit interest for capacity on a proposed pipeline to connect its proposed Port Arthur LNG facility to connecting pipelines and transport hubs.
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.
Global LNG Demand to Rise for Next Few Decades, COVID Temporary Blip — Industry
Industry executives believe the global demand for LNG will continue to rise in the next several decades due to growing economies in Asia, with the coronavirus pandemic being a temporary setback.
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.
Sempra Says 6 Weeks Until Cameron LNG Plant in Full Service
Sempra Energy said it expects its Cameron LNG plant in Louisiana to be back in full service in six weeks after Hurricane Laura caused major power outages in the area.
Petrobras on Track to Expand Rio LNG Import Capacity
Brazilian state-owned oil energy firm Petrobras said the company is on track to expand import capacity at its Rio LNG facility by 50%,.
Cameron LNG Moves Closer to Exiting Outage
Industry analysts believe Cameron LNG's Louisiana export plant is close to returning to service after Hurrican Laura devastated the area causing power outages throughout the area.
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.
Glenfarne Seeks 5 More Years to Build Louisiana Magnolia LNG Export Plant
Glenfarne Group and Kinder Morgan have asked U.S. energy regulators for an additional five years to build the Magnolia LNG export facility and accompanying pipeline expansion.
Freeport LNG Gets More Time to Complete Train 4 at Texas Facility
Freeport LNG has received more time from U.S. energy regulators to complete its fourth liquefaction train at the company's export facility in Texas.
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.
Amid Challenges, Natural Gas Remains Growing Part of Energy Mix
According to S&P Global Market Intelligence, 120,498 MW of gas-fired capacity came online between 2008 and Aug. 1, 2019. Twenty percent of that was in 2018 and 2019 alone, and roughly 200 new gas plants have been proposed or are in development right now.
LNG Investments Vanish in 2020 as Coronavirus Slashes Oil and Gas Prices
For the first time in nearly two decades, some analysts believe that no new LNG export projects could be approved this year as the global coronavirus pandemic has destroyed oil and gas prices.
Hungary Signs Gas Deal with Shell, its First in the West
Hungary has signed a six-year deal to purchase 250 million cubic meters of LNG from Shell, its first gas deal with a western company.
Chevron Delays Restart of Gorgon LNG Train for Additional Repairs
Chevron is delaying the restart of Train 2 at its Gorgon LNG plant in Western Australia until October to allow for additional repairs.
San Mateo Midstream Provides Pipeline, Black River LNG Updates
San Mateo midstream provided updates on Tuesday to several of its ongoing pipeline projects as well as on the expansion of its Black River LNG plant in New Mexico.
U.S. Department of Interior Requests Expedited Environmental Reviews for Energy Projects from Trump Administration
The U.S. Department of Interior has asked the Trump Administration to fast track environmental reviews for several major energy and infrastructure projects, including LNG facilities and pipelines.
Brazil's Lower House to Vote on End to Petrobras Virtual Gas Monopoly, Encourage Pipelines
The lower house of Brazil's parliament is set to vote soon on legislation that would end the state-owned energy company Petrobras' virtual monopoly of the natural gas industry, opening up the sector, including pipelines, to private investment.
Cheniere Says no Storm Major Damage to Sabine Pass Facility, Pipelines
Cheniere Energy, the largest U.S. LNG producer, said on Monday that the company's Sabine Pass LNG facility and pipeline assets were not significantly damaged by Hurricane Laura.
High Storage Levels Mean Weak Gas Prices Expected for European Winter
Analysts are expecting weak gas prices in the European market over the winter season as storage levels are already nearly full due to a sharp drop in demand early this year as countries went into lockdown to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Russia's Lukoil Suspends Uzbek Gas Exports to China Due to Weak Demand
An official from Russia's Lukoil said in a conference call on Friday the company has suspended gas deliveries to China from its projects in Uzbekistan due to weak demand amid the coronavirus pandemic.
U.S. Energy Exports Severely Disrupted by Hurricane Laura
Hurricane Laura severely impacted U.S. oil and gas exports this week as the Category 4 storm forced the closure of several facilities on the country's Gulf Coast.
Kinder Morgan Gets OK to Put Last Elba Island LNG Unit in Service
The Federal Energy Regulatory Energy Commission has granted a request from Kinder Morgan to put the final train at its Elba Island LNG plant into service.
Philippine Energy Chief Says LNG Projects Still on Track Despite Virus Delays
Four LNG import projects in the Philippines are still on track for approval despite "minor delays" due to the coronavirus pandemic, the country's energy secretary said on Thursday.
Phillips 66 Shuts More Louisiana Facilities, Pipelines as Hurricane Approaches
Phillips 66 announced it is closing additional facilities in Louisiana in preparation of Hurricane Laura's landfall on Wednesday evening.
Hurricane Laura Poses Biggest Storm Threat to U.S. Oil and Gas in 15 Years
The oil and gas industry is shutting down production at facilities on the Texas and Louisiana Gulf Coast at a rate not seen since 2005's Hurricane Katrina as the region prepares for Hurricane Laura.
Blackstone to Sell 40% Stake in Cheniere Limited Partnership
The Blackstone Group announced on Monday that it will sell about 40% of its stake in its limited partnership with Cheniere Energy.
Greece, Bulgaria Hail Deal Targeting Russia Gas Dominance
Greece and Bulgaria sought to reduce their reliance on Russian gas with the signing Monday of an agreement that will allow Bulgaria to participate in a planned LNG terminal in northeastern Greece.
Kinder Morgan Says Last Unit at Georgia Elba Island LNG Plant Ready
Kinder Morgan has asked regulators for permission to put its 10th and final train at Elba Island LNG facility in Georgia into service.
- Phillips 66 to Shut LA Oil Refinery, Ending Major Gasoline Output Amid Supply Concerns
- FERC Sides with Williams in Texas-Louisiana Pipeline Dispute with Energy Transfer
- U.S. Appeals Court Blocks Kinder Morgan’s Tennessee Pipeline Permits
- ConocoPhillips Eyes Sale of $1 Billion Permian Assets Amid Marathon Acquisition
- Valero Considers All Options, Including Sale, for California Refineries Amid Regulatory Pressure
- U.S. Appeals Court Blocks Kinder Morgan’s Tennessee Pipeline Permits
- Malaysia’s Oil Exports to China Surge Amid Broader Import Decline
- U.S. LNG Export Growth Faces Uncertainty as Trump’s Tariff Proposal Looms, Analysts Say
- Marathon Oil to Lay Off Over 500 Texas Workers Ahead of ConocoPhillips Merger
- Valero Considers All Options, Including Sale, for California Refineries Amid Regulatory Pressure
