Community & Environment
Revisiting the Biggest Midstream Stories of 2024
(P&GJ) – In this final issue of P&GJ for 2024, the staff – with more than a little help from our readers – takes a look back at the sometimes-frenzied year for pipeline construction that was 2024.
Crews Extinguish Kinder Morgan Pipeline Fire in Wharton County
The affected segment of the Tennessee Gas Pipeline was promptly isolated and shut down. According to the company, the fire was fully extinguished, and all personnel were accounted for.
Trump to Exit Paris Climate Accord Again, White House Confirms
The decision would place the United States alongside Iran, Libya and Yemen as the only countries in the world outside the 2015 pact, in which governments agreed to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels to avoid the worst impacts of climate change.
$3 Billion Natural Gas Pipeline Expansion to Add 1.3 Bcf Capacity in Southeast Region
Kinder Morgan's proposed $3 billion South System Expansion 4 project aims to add 1.3 billion cubic feet per day of natural gas capacity across 279 miles in the Southeast, enhancing energy supply for homes, businesses, and manufacturing.
Chevron, Brightmark Achieve First Gas Milestone at 10 Midwest RNG Plants
Brightmark RNG has achieved first gas production at 10 renewable natural gas (RNG) projects across Iowa, Michigan, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Ohio. This milestone solidifies Brightmark’s position as a leading dairy RNG provider in the U.S.
GreenGasUSA and Pilgrim’s Pride Launch RNG Project in South Carolina
The Sumter facility upgrades biogas from wastewater streams into pipeline-quality RNG, building on existing methane capture capabilities.
U.S. Proposes Tougher Safety Rules for Carbon Dioxide Pipelines
A U.S. regulator on Wednesday proposed new rules to strengthen safety requirements for carbon dioxide and hazardous liquid pipelines at a time when carbon capture technologies see increased adoption to fight global warming.
Colonial Pipeline's Main Gasoline Artery Shut for Leak Investigation Through Friday
Colonial Pipeline's main gasoline artery, Line 1, is expected to be shut through Friday as the company continues to search for the source of a suspected leak in Paulding County, Georgia, it said in a statement on Wednesday.
FERC Approves Kinder Morgan’s $72 Million Texas-Louisiana Expansion
Known as the Texas-Louisiana Expansion Project, the initiative aims to bolster firm transportation service capacity by 467,000 dekatherms per day to meet surging demand in the Gulf Coast region.
Flowserve to Provide Dry Gas Seals for ADNOC’s Carbon Capture Project
Flowserve Corp. has secured a contract to supply Dry Gas Seals and Systems for a pioneering carbon capture project with the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), the state-owned oil and gas entity in the UAE.
Pioneer Energy Wins $6 Million DOE Grant for Flare Gas-to-Methanol Technology
Pioneer Energy has secured a $6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to adapt and demonstrate Emvolon’s gas-to-methanol technology aimed at reducing flaring and emissions in the oilfield. The demonstration will take place at an oil and gas facility in the Eagle Ford region of Texas.
AGDC and Glenfarne to Develop $44 Billion Alaska LNG Project, Including 807-Mile Pipeline
The Alaska state's Alaska Gasline Development Corporation (AGDC) entered into an exclusive agreement with developer Glenfarne to advance the Alaska LNG project, an AGDC spokesperson said on Friday.
Shell Faces Shareholder Scrutiny Over LNG Strategy and Climate Goals
Shell's plans to increase sales of liquefied natural gas (LNG) have been called into question by a major group of shareholders that has filed a resolution asking whether the strategy is compatible with a goal to cut carbon emissions.
Nicor Gas Launches First Renewable Natural Gas Interconnection in Illinois
Nicor Gas has announced its first renewable natural gas (RNG) interconnection with Air Liquide's largest RNG facility globally. The facility, located in Rockford, Illinois, converts biogas from the nearby Winnebago Landfill into energy via the Nicor Gas delivery system.
Steelhead LNG Files Lawsuit Against Cedar LNG, Pembina, and ARC Resources
Steelhead LNG, a Vancouver-based liquefied natural gas developer, has initiated legal proceedings in British Columbia against Cedar LNG, Pembina Pipeline Corporation, and ARC Resources Ltd., alleging unauthorized use of proprietary information related to LNG facility development.
Hexagon Agility Secures $11 Million Order for Natural Gas Modules
(P&GJ) — Hexagon Agility, a division of Hexagon Composites, has secured a $11.2 million order for its Mobile Pipeline TITAN 450 modules from a prominent U.S.-based oilfield services company.
Court Temporarily Halts Construction of Tennessee Pipeline
(P&GJ) — Environmental opposition continues to bedevil proposed pipeline projects, both at the state and federal level, and Kinder Morgan’s Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company’s Cumberland Pipeline project is the latest poster child.
Whiting Refinery Back to Normal Following Pipeline Leak, BP Says
BP's 435,000-barrel-per-day (bpd) Whiting, Indiana, refinery was operating normally following a leak from a pipeline that transports liquid material, the company said.
Texas Connector Pipeline Seeks Route Cuts, Compressor Upgrades in FERC Filing
Texas Connector Pipeline LLC has filed for approval to amend its Texas project, focusing on changes to routing and compression capacity. The revisions aim to improve the efficiency of the pipeline system in Jefferson and Orange counties, with a decision expected in 2025.
Biden Administration Warns of Risks in LNG Export Expansion, Cites Price and Emissions Concerns
The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden released a long-awaited study on the economic and environmental impacts of liquefied natural gas exports on Tuesday, saying the results underscored the need for a cautious approach to new permits.
Venture Global Produces First LNG at Plaquemines Plant, Edging Out Competitors
Venture Global LNG has produced its first liquefied natural gas from the Plaquemines plant in Louisiana, marking the first new U.S. LNG production in two years. The plant positions Venture Global as a leader in fast-tracked LNG development, with commissioning extending into 2027.
LF Bioenergy Expands RNG Footprint, Reducing 60 Million Gasoline Miles in Environmental Impact
LF Bioenergy, a renewable natural gas (RNG) company that partners with farmers to capture methane and convert it into energy, has expanded its RNG project footprint with four operational facilities and two more under construction across the U.S.
DOE Holds Up Louisiana LNG Approvals Pending FERC Reviews
The U.S. Department of Energy said on Tuesday it is not able to complete reviews of two liquefied natural gas projects in Louisiana until an independent regulatory body finishes its environmental assessments.
Northern Endurance to Launch UK’s First Carbon Capture Project
The Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP) has secured financial close for the UK’s first carbon capture and storage (CCS) project, set to store up to 4 million tonnes of CO2 annually.
Energy Transfer Reaches FID on $2.7 Billion, 2.2 Bcf/d Permian Pipeline
Energy Transfer has announced a final investment decision (FID) to build the Hugh Brinson Pipeline, a $2.7 billion intrastate natural gas pipeline designed to move Permian Basin production to key Texas markets and trading hubs.
Venture Global Challenges FERC's Call for Additional LNG Environmental Review
Venture Global LNG on Wednesday slammed a U.S. call for an additional environmental review of a proposed Louisiana LNG project as unnecessary, adding that it will be ready to begin construction once the project gets a final go-ahead.
Biden Administration Disburses Over $100 Billion in Clean Energy Grants as Term Winds Down
U.S. President Joe Biden's administration has awarded over $100 billion in grants created by its signature climate law, the Inflation Reduction Act, a senior administration official said.
Amazon to Pilot A.I.-Designed Material for Carbon Removal
Amazon.com Inc. plans to pilot a new carbon-removal material for data centers, which are at risk of worsening emissions from artificial intelligence systems they power, a startup behind the deal said.
Judge Dismisses $1.3 Billion Lawsuit Against Texas LNG Builders Over 2022 Explosion
A U.S. bankruptcy judge has dismissed two lawsuits seeking damages totaling $1.3 billion against Zachry Industrial Inc. and its joint venture partners stemming from an explosion that damaged Freeport LNG’s Freeport, Texas facility in June 2022.
Clean Energy, LA County Open Expanded RNG Station in Carson
Clean Energy and Los Angeles County have opened an expanded renewable natural gas (RNG) fueling station in Carson, California, powered by pipeline-supplied RNG.
- Trump Aims to Revive 1,200-Mile Keystone XL Pipeline Despite Major Challenges
- $3 Billion Natural Gas Pipeline Expansion to Add 1.3 Bcf Capacity in Southeast Region
- Energy Transfer Reaches FID on $2.7 Billion, 2.2 Bcf/d Permian Pipeline
- Boardwalk Approves 110-Mile, 1.16 Bcf/d Mississippi Kosci Junction Pipeline Project
- Kinder Morgan Approves $1.4 Billion Mississippi Crossing Project to Boost Southeast Gas Supply
- Tullow Oil on Track to Deliver $600 Million Free Cash Flow Over Next 2 Years
- GOP Lawmakers Slam New York for Blocking $500 Million Pipeline Project
- Enbridge Should Rethink Old, Troubled Line 5 Pipeline, IEEFA Says
- Energy Transfer Reaches FID on $2.7 Billion, 2.2 Bcf/d Permian Pipeline
- Polish Pipeline Operator Offers Firm Capacity to Transport Gas to Ukraine in 2025
