Business & Markets

Energy Transfer Pipeline Fire Continues to Burn in La Porte, Texas

Energy Transfer said a fire at its natural gas liquid (NGL) pipeline in La Porte, Texas, which started on Monday, was still burning on Tuesday and a state regulator said it would probably keep burning into the afternoon.

Turkey Boosts Export Capacity, Supply Flexibility with 10-Year LNG Deal with TotalEnergies

Turkey took a further step towards becoming a regional gas re-exporter on Wednesday, after state energy company Botas signed a 10-year supply agreement with France's TotalEnergies, its fourth long-term import deal with non state-owned firms this year.

Apollo Strikes $1 Billion Deal to Fund BP's Stake in Trans Adriatic Pipeline

Apollo Global Management has signed a $1 billion deal with British energy major BP to fund its stake in the Trans Adriatic natural gas pipeline.

ConocoPhillips CEO Calls for U.S. to End 'Crazy' LNG Permit Pause

ConocoPhillips CEO Ryan Lance on Tuesday called on the U.S. government to end "this crazy LNG (permit) pause" and allow the country to lead the liquefied natural gas industry.

U.S. Capitalizes on Low Oil Prices to Buy 6 Million Barrels for Strategic Reserve

The Biden administration will seek up to 6 million barrels of oil for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, a source familiar with issue said on Tuesday, a purchase that if completed will match its largest yet in the replenishment of the stash after a historic sale in 2022.

Chevron CEO Criticizes Biden’s Gas Policies, Says AI Depends on Permian Gas

Chevron CEO Michael Wirth criticized the Biden's administration for what he described as "attacks on the natural gas” industry and emphasized the crucial role of Permian natural gas in powering the rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI).

South Sudan Ready to Resume Oil Exports Through Sudan

South Sudan and Sudan have made progress towards restarting the pumping of South Sudan's crude oil through a pipeline running to a port in its neighbor, South Sudan's finance minister and the president's office said.

Russia Approves Fuel Pipeline Project in Congo with 90% Stake

Russia has tentatively agreed to the construction of a fuel pipeline in the Republic of Congo, according to a government decree published late on Monday. The pipeline will link the western port of Pointe-Noire to the capital Brazzaville.

Woodside Energy Eyes Partners for Driftwood LNG, CEO Says

Woodside Energy is in discussions with onshore U.S. gas producers, pipeline companies and companies that share its outlook and view of liquefied natural gas to partner with its Driftwood LNG project, company CEO Meg O'Neill said on Monday.

Energy Transfer Pipeline Erupts Into Fire in La Porte, Texas

A pipeline explosion near Houston spread from Deer Park to La Porte, igniting grass fires and prompting widespread evacuations. Multiple agencies, including the Deer Park and La Porte fire departments, responded to the scene.

Wood to Design DeLa Express Gas Pipeline Linking Texas to Louisiana

The 690-mile pipeline project being developed by DeLa Express LLC is proposed to deliver liquids-rich natural gas from the Permian Basin of West Texas to the U.S. Gulf Coast and international export markets.

Thailand’s PTT Signs 5-Year LNG Supply Deal with Oman LNG

Thailand's largest energy firm, state-controlled PTT PCL, has signed a five-year deal to buy liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Oman.

MidOcean Energy Boosts Stake in Peru LNG to 35%

MidOcean Energy, a liquefied natural gas (LNG) company managed by EIG, is set to acquire an additional 15% interest in Peru LNG (PLNG) from Hunt Oil Company, raising its total stake to 35%.

Saipem Secures $4 Billion Offshore Contract with QatarEnergy to Boost LNG Production

Italian energy engineering group Saipem SPMI.MI said on Sunday it had won an offshore contract worth $4 billion from QatarEnergy, one of the world's top suppliers of liquefied natural gas (LNG).

BKV Aims to Raise Up to $315 Million in U.S. IPO

Natural gas producer BKV Corporation said on Monday it plans to raise up to $315 million in its initial public offering in the United States.

MT Group Secures Ørsted Contract for CO2 Capture Facility in Denmark

The project will focus on piping and equipment for the Balance of Plant systems at Ørsted’s Kalundborg CO2 Hub.

Federal Judge Halts New Drilling Permits for Massive Wyoming Oil Project

A federal judge on Friday blocked new oil drilling permits from being granted for a 5,000-well oil and gas development project in Wyoming that was approved in the waning days of Republican former President Donald Trump's administration.

TC Energy's Coastal GasLink Pipeline Faces New Environmental Fine for Non-Compliance

TC Energy's Coastal GasLink pipeline in western Canada has been fined $434,558 for 10 environmental non-compliance penalties, the British Columbia government said.

Egypt Snaps Up 20 LNG Cargoes Amid Tight Market, Defying Price Predictions

Egypt has bought 20 cargoes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) via the first tender issued to cover its winter demand since 2018, securing full volumes it was seeking at smaller than expected premiums, trading sources told Reuters on Friday.

BP, Iberdrola Team Up on 25-MW Green Hydrogen Plant in Spain

Spanish renewable power company Iberdrola and Britain's BP said on Thursday they had agreed to build a 25-megawatt green hydrogen plant in Castellon, on Spain's eastern coast.

U.S. LNG Feedgas Falls as Storm Francine Hits Louisiana Export Plants

The amount of natural gas flowing to U.S. liquefied natural gas export plants was on track to slide further on Thursday with energy companies reducing feedgas to plants as storm Francine barreled into southeastern Louisiana, according to data from financial firm LSEG.

Enbridge Agrees to Reapply for Key Permit, Stalling Line 5 Tunnel Project

Enbridge has agreed not to use a 2021 permit from Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) for its Line 5 tunnel project and will seek a new permit instead.

Texas LNG Secures Final Investment Decision with New Offtake Agreement

Texas LNG Brownsville LLC, a subsidiary of Glenfarne Energy Transition, has secured enough customer commitments to move forward with its liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminal project in the Port of Brownsville, Texas.

Hurricane Francine Halts 39% of U.S. Gulf of Mexico Crude Oil Production

About 39% of crude oil production and 49% of natural gas output in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico were shut on Wednesday as hurricane Francine barreled toward the Louisiana coast, the U.S. Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement said.

AUV Pipeline Inspection Pilot Ready for Sub-Marine Deployment

TotalEnergies and Oceaneering International, Inc., have completed a pipeline inspection industrial pilot, using the Freedom Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) and demonstrating its capabilities for sustainable commercial pipeline inspection missions.

LNG Buyers Warn of U.S. Supply Risks After Export Permit Pause

Major buyers of liquefied natural gas (LNG) flagged risks of purchasing cargoes from the U.S. following the decision by the Biden administration to pause export permits of the superchilled fuel to non-Free Trade Agreement countries.

BlackRock Fund Acquires Stake in Saudi-Bahrain Pipeline from Bapco Energies

A BlackRock-managed fund has bought a minority stake in a pipeline linking Saudi Arabia and Bahrain from Bahrain state oil firm Bapco Energies, the two firms said on Wednesday, as the small Gulf state tries to extract value from its energy assets.

Libya Oil Exports Drop 81% as NOC Cancels Cargoes Amid Central Bank Crisis

Libyan oil exports fell around 81% last week, Kpler data showed, as the National Oil Corporation cancelled cargoes amid a crisis over control of Libya's central bank and oil revenue.

Marathon Detroit Refinery Gains Permit to Increase Crude Processing

Michigan's environmental agency on Tuesday issued a new air permit to Marathon Petroleum covering emissions from its Detroit refinery, which will allow the refiner to boost crude throughput at the plant.

Energean's Profit Rises on Israel Output Boost, Despite Market Challenges

Gas producer Energean reported higher first-half profit on Wednesday, helped by a rise in production due to strong summer demand in Israel, which accounts for more than 70% of total output.