Business & Markets
Could More LNG Supplies Get to Europe in the Event of a Crisis?
The United States is in talks with major energy-producing countries and companies over a potential diversion of LNG to Europe if Russia invades Ukraine.
US Court Vacates Federal Permit for Mountain Valley Natural Gas Pipeline
Analysts at ClearView Energy Partners LLC said the loss of the permit likely means "completion of the pipeline this calendar year now looks unlikely."
Linde Debuts Plant for Extracting Hydrogen from Natural Gas Pipelines Using Membrane Technology
Linde Engineering started a full-scale pilot plant in Germany to showcase how its HISELECT powered by Evonik membrane technology can extract hydrogen from natural gas pipelines.
Analysts Raise EU Carbon Price Forecasts as Gas Rally Persists
Analysts have raised their European carbon market average price forecasts in response to persistently high gas prices that encourage electricity generators to use more polluting coal-fired power.
Eastward Yamal Gas Flows from Germany to Poland Decline
Gas flows from Germany to Poland via the Yamal-Europe pipeline, which usually sends Russian gas west into Europe, have declined, data showed on Tuesday morning.
EU in Touch with Partners to Boost Gas Supplies, Energy Commissioner Says
The European Union is talking with partners about the potential for increasing gas supplies to the bloc, Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson said after a meeting with European energy ministers.
Explainer: Nord Stream 2 Russian Gas Pipeline's Long Wait for Approval
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Germany may consider halting the pipeline if Russia attacks Ukraine, reflecting growing political pressure on the Gazprom-led project.
Eastward Yamal Gas Flows from Germany to Poland Rise
Gas flows from Germany to Poland via the Yamal-Europe pipeline, which usually sends Russian gas west into Europe, have risen from the weekend.
New Railroad Commission of Texas Rules for Natural Gas Infrastructure
Texas regulators recently took additional steps to prevent another catastrophic loss of power like that experienced during Winter Storm Uri in February 2021.
Venture Global's Calcasieu Pass Plant in Louisiana Close to Producing LNG
Venture Global's Calcasieu Pass export plant in Louisiana is close to producing its first LNG, energy traders said after the amount of feed gas to the facility increased rapidly this week.
Eastward Yamal Gas Flows Decline from Germany to Poland
The pipeline link between Poland and Germany has been operating in reverse mode since Dec. 21, putting upward pressure on European gas prices.
Energy Transfer to Supply Gas to Texas Power Plants in Feb Freeze Dispute
Energy Transfer will continue providing natural gas to Vistra Corp's power plants in Texas, it said after Vistra complained to state regulators that Energy Transfer threatened to stop supplying fuel.
DNV Evaluating Hydrogen Readiness of Hungarian Gas Pipeline
FGSZ Ltd. commissioned DNV to assess the suitability for partial to full hydrogen transport of one of FGSZ’s natural gas pipelines in Hungary.
Texas Cold Snap Arrives as Industry Says NatGas Infrastructure is Ready
To avoid a repeat of last February's energy emergencies after power plants and gas pipes froze, state agencies have imposed several weatherization and other rules to ensure that power and gas supplies keep flowing.
Shell, UK Regulators Revive Talks on North Sea Gas Field Development
Shell and British regulators have revived talks on developing the Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea as the government struggles with soaring gas and power prices.
Kinder Morgan Profit Tops Expectations on Higher Gasoline, Jet Fuel Volumes
Kinder Morgan beat Wall Street expectations for fourth-quarter profit, as the U.S. pipeline operator transported higher volumes of gasoline and jet fuel with demand rising.
Oil Hits 2014 Highs as Turkey Outage Adds to Supply Concerns
Oil prices rose for a fourth day on Wednesday after a fire on a pipeline from Iraq to Turkey briefly stopped flows, increasing concerns about an already tight short term supply outlook.
Added Transnational Oil Pipeline Capacity Could Reduce Oil by Rail
The Enbridge Line 3 replacement pipeline, which delivers crude oil from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, to Superior, Wisconsin, became fully operational on Oct. 1, increasing the pipeline’s capacity to 760,000 bpd.
Crude Oil Demand Returns Faster Than Supply
The price of U.S. benchmark West Texas Intermediate crude oil is near its highest level since 2014, increasing rapidly from low prices in mid-2020.
Eastward Flows Rise on Yamal-Europe Gas Pipeline
The Kremlin said on Wednesday the fact no gas was being shipped through Nord Stream 2 was bad for gas consumers and economic development during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Enbridge to Expand Natural Gas Pipeline for Transport to Texas LNG Brownsville
Texas LNG Brownsville and Enbridge have executed a pipeline transportation precedent agreement for the expansion of the Valley Crossing Pipeline.
Oil Flow Resumes in Kirkuk-Ceyhan Pipeline After Blast in Turkey
The flow of crude oil through the Kirkuk-Ceyhan pipeline has resumed, after it was halted on Tuesday due to a blast near the pipeline in the southeastern Turkish province of Kahramanmaras.
Delfin Plans Final Decision on US Gulf of Mexico LNG Project in 2022
Delfin's project would use existing offshore pipelines to supply gas to up to four vessels that could each produce about 3.5 million tons per annum of LNG.
Enbridge’s Cameron Extension Pipeline Project Nearing Completion
Texas Eastern Transmission’s Cameron Extension pipeline project in southwestern Louisiana was on track to be mechanically complete in October, leading to a November 2021 in-service.
Mega-Field of Zama Draws Big Investment in Mexico
Although Pemex has yet to present a development plan for the Zama oil field, exploration company Talos Energy recently said its value, regardless of operator and equity splits, will be in “multiples of invested capital to date.”
Safety Techniques for Aboveground Natural Gas Pipelines
There are a variety of techniques used to enhance the safety of aboveground natural gas pipelines. Coatings to minimize corrosion are an example of a safety aspect used by natural gas operators.
Turkish President Says Cost Concerns Force US Rethink on EastMed Gas Pipeline
The United States has pulled its support for a subsea pipeline that would supply natural gas from the eastern Mediterranean to Europe because it makes no economic sense, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said.
Germany Could Halt Pipeline if Russia Attacks Ukraine, Scholz Signals
Germany may consider halting the Nord Stream 2 pipeline if Russia attacks Ukraine, Chancellor Olaf Scholz signaled on Tuesday, as pressure grew on his government to take a more hawkish stance on the Kremlin.
MVP Preparing to Weld Final 20 Miles, Targeting Summer 2022 In-Service Date
The total project work for Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP) is nearly 94% complete, and on track for a summer startup after state agencies approved construction permits last month.
Clearfork Midstream Secures $400 Million Commitment, Plans to Acquire Azure Midstream
Clearfork Midstream announced it has secured a $400 million commitment from EnCap Flatrock Midstream and will acquire Azure Midstream Energy.
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