Community & Environment
Congress Overturns Biden-Era Methane Fee on Energy Producers
The U.S. Senate on Thursday voted on a resolution that would overturn the Biden administration's proposed fee on methane emissions, one of the previous Environmental Protection Agency's final measures to force big oil and gas producers to slash emissions of the powerful greenhouse gas.
POET, Tallgrass to Connect Nebraska Facility to CO2 Pipeline
POET and Tallgrass have entered into definitive agreements to link POET’s Fairmont, Nebraska bioprocessing facility with the Tallgrass Trailblazer carbon dioxide (CO2) pipeline.
Phillips 66 Expands Aerial Methane Detection with Bridger Photonics
Phillips 66 has expanded its partnership with Bridger Photonics to deploy aerial methane detection across its entire midstream network. Using advanced Gas Mapping LiDAR technology, the company will conduct biannual scans to enhance emissions monitoring and mitigation efforts.
Editor’s Notebook: Fire Fuels Pipeline Concerns
Editor-in-Chief Michael Reed examines how recent West Coast wildfires exposed vulnerabilities in fuel supply chains, leading to temporary pipeline shutdowns and regional fuel concerns. While quick action restored operations, the incident underscores the importance of pipeline resilience and emergency preparedness.
BKV Approves Carbon Capture Project at Texas Gas Plant
BKV has approved a carbon capture and sequestration project at a natural gas processing plant in South Texas, partnering with a major midstream energy company. The facility, located near Freer in the Eagle Ford Shale, aims to cut emissions by permanently storing carbon dioxide underground.
Clean Energy Reports $109 Million Revenue, 62 Million RNG Gallons Sold in Q4 2024
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. reported fourth-quarter 2024 revenue of $109.3 million, slightly up from $106.9 million in Q4 2023. Full-year revenue totaled $415.9 million, down from $425.2 million in 2023.
Michigan Court Backs Permits for Enbridge’s Line 5 Pipeline Tunnel Project
A Michigan appeals court upheld permits for Enbridge’s Line 5 pipeline tunnel project, rejecting environmental and tribal challenges. The ruling allows the company to move forward, though legal and regulatory hurdles remain.
Army Corps Lists Enbridge’s Line 5 as ‘Emergency’ Project Eligible to Bypass Environmental Review
The Army Corps of Engineers has identified over 600 energy and other infrastructure projects identified as national emergency priorities, enabling them to be fast-tracked through the environmental review process, according to new data posted on its website.
Minnesota-Wisconsin Gas Pipeline Project Awaits Regulatory Decision
The Northern Lights 2025 Expansion Project is set to boost natural gas capacity across Minnesota and Wisconsin, with key pipeline extensions and upgrades planned for completion by November 2025.
EPA Grants West Virginia Authority to Oversee Carbon Capture, Fourth State to Gain Approval
The U.S. EPA has granted West Virginia the authority to oversee carbon capture projects, making it the fourth state to receive this power. The decision aims to speed up approval processes for carbon sequestration initiatives as part of the country's broader environmental efforts.
Texas GulfLink Oil Export Project Receives U.S. Maritime Approval
Sentinel Midstream LLC, a Dallas-based crude oil midstream provider, announced that its Texas GulfLink deepwater crude oil export terminal has been approved for a deepwater port license by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration.
Venture Global to Start LNG Sales in April at Calcasieu Pass After Years of Dispute
Venture Global LNG will begin commercial operations at its Calcasieu Pass plant in Louisiana on April 15, resolving a years-long dispute with major buyers like Shell and BP.
How LNG Will Fuel Global Energy Evolution at Scale
LNG is a key enabler of the global transition to a decarbonized energy system. It will play a pivotal role as companies move from coal and oil to cleaner energy sources.
OLI Systems Lands DOE Funding for CO₂ Pipeline Integrity Model
OLI Systems has received a Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to develop a model aimed at improving CO₂ pipeline safety in carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) projects.
Energy Transfer to Reach Final Decision on Lake Charles LNG Export Project by Q4 2025
Energy Transfer plans to make a final investment decision on its Lake Charles LNG export project by Q4 2025. The move follows a long-term LNG deal with Chevron and the lifting of the U.S. export permit pause.
Texas Pushes for State Control Over Carbon Capture Permitting
Texas oil, gas, and industrial groups are urging the EPA to approve the state’s request for primacy over carbon storage projects, citing investment potential and a backlog of federal approvals. Texas has 43 projects under review, making up one-third of U.S. applications.
Sapphire, Tulip Compression to Deploy Clean Energy Tech in India’s Gas Sector
The collaboration will bring Sapphire’s FreeSpin In-line Turboexpander (FIT) technology to pressure regulation stations across the country, aiming to improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions.
Venture Global’s CP2 LNG Project Advances with Environmental Report
Venture Global's CP2 LNG export project in Louisiana moves forward as FERC staff releases a draft environmental report, concluding emissions impacts are "not significant."
Senators Float Resolution to Overturn Biden Methane Fee Rule
U.S. Senate Republicans on Tuesday introduced a resolution to overturn the Biden administration's proposed fee on methane emissions, one of the previous Environmental Protection Agency's final measures to force big oil and gas producers to slash emissions of the powerful greenhouse gas.
Enterprise’s Big U.S. Oil Export Project Stalls on Lack of Buyers
Enterprise’s SPOT crude export project off Texas has stalled due to a lack of customer interest, with CEO Jim Teague citing regulatory delays and shifting oil flows. The company may shelve the project if demand doesn’t materialize.
Japan's Mitsui Weighs Possible Role in Alaska LNG Project, No Decision Yet
Japanese trading house Mitsui could consider studying a project to liquefy natural gas in the U.S. state of Alaska, but no decisions have been made yet, Chief Financial Officer Tetsuya Shigeta said on Tuesday.
Trump Puts Keystone XL Pipeline Back in Discussion, Though Revival Faces Developer Resistance
President Donald Trump’s recent executive order has revived discussions about the 1,200-mile Keystone XL pipeline, a long-debated oil project that has faced political and environmental scrutiny.
Construction Report: Trump Policies, Thirst for LNG Could Bolster Expansion
While the global thirst for LNG continues to drive pipeline construction globally, the real questions for the new year concern a second Donald Trump presidency in the United States. Early analysis from those in the industry suggest the change of administration will be good for midstream.
FERC Reinstates Certificate for Williams' Transco Pipeline's Expansion Project
The U.S. energy regulator has reinstated the certificate for Williams Companies' Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line (Transco) on Friday, the company said on Monday, which would allow the expansion of the project.
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.
- Army Corps Lists Enbridge’s Line 5 as ‘Emergency’ Project Eligible to Bypass Environmental Review
- Missouri Loses Control Over 1.5 Million-Mile Gas Pipeline Network as Feds Step In
- 1,000-Mile Pipeline Exit Plan by Hope Gas Alarms West Virginia Producers
- ONEOK, MPLX to Build $1.4 Billion LPG Export Terminal, Pipeline in Texas
- Greenpeace Ordered to Pay $667 Million to Energy Transfer Over Dakota Access Pipeline Protests
- Army Corps Lists Enbridge’s Line 5 as ‘Emergency’ Project Eligible to Bypass Environmental Review
- Kinder Morgan Approves $1.4 Billion Mississippi Crossing Project to Boost Southeast Gas Supply
- India’s GAIL Eyes U.S. LNG Deals Following Trump’s Policy Shift
- TC Energy Beats Q4 Profit Estimates, Driven by Mexico Pipelines' Success
- Colonial Pipeline's Main Gasoline Artery Shut for Leak Investigation Through Friday
