Community & Environment
Shell, Equinor, TotalEnergies Open Norwegian CO2 Storage Facility with 68-Mile Pipeline
Shell, Equinor, and TotalEnergies have completed a CO2 storage project in Norway that includes a 110-kilometer (68-mile) pipeline to transport carbon dioxide for permanent storage 2,600 meters below sea level. First deliveries are expected in 2025.
Woodland Biofuels to Invest $1.35 Billion in Louisiana for RNG, Hydrogen Plant
Canadian renewable fuel company Woodland Biofuels announced on Tuesday an investment of $1.35 billion at the Port of South Louisiana to establish a renewable natural gas (RNG) plant and ultra-green hydrogen facility.
Texas Sues Biden Administration Over Lizard Protection, Cites Threat to Permian Basin Oil Operations
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued the Biden administration over the dunes sagebrush lizard's endangered status, claiming it threatens oil and gas production in the Permian Basin. The lawsuit argues that the decision is politically motivated and could harm Texas' energy industry.
Energy Leaders Believe VP Harris Won’t Ban Fracing, Citing Gas Price Risks
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris understands natural gas prices will rise if fracing is banned, industry executives said, explaining their confidence that the Democratic candidate will not ban the production method if she becomes president.
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.
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.
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.
Williams Gains Chatham Council's Backing for Major Transco Pipeline Expansion
Virgnia’s Chatham Town Council has thrown its support behind the Transco Southeast Supply Enhancement Project with a unanimous vote. The proposed project includes constructing nearly 55 miles of new pipeline across Virginia and North Carolina.
Pipeline Incident in Missouri Triggers Natural Gas Leak, No Injuries Reported
A natural gas pipeline operated by Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline was struck by a construction crew in Missouri’s Cass County on Sept.6
How Artificial Intelligence Will Transform Pipeline Construction
Artificial Intelligence is all the rage. Nearly all of the discussion is how efficiently it can perform repetitive tasks, forecasting, etc. There are fears, as well, that AI will displace humans and their jobs.
EU to Tighten Hydrogen Funding Rules Amid Cheap Chinese Imports
The European Commission is working on tighter rules to ensure EU funding for hydrogen projects benefits European companies, after local industries raised concerns over cheap Chinese imports, the EU's head of climate change policy said on Monday.
Golden Pass LNG Seeks Three-Year Extension for $10 Billion Project After Dropping Lead Contractor
The developer of a Texas LNG export project has asked U.S. regulators for a three-year extension to complete construction of the $10 billion Golden Pass LNG project, citing scheduling uncertainties.
Musk's xAI Accused of Running Unpermitted Gas Turbines at Tennessee Data Center
"Despite installing nearly 20 gas turbines with a combined capacity of about 100 MW - enough electricity to power around 50,000 homes - xAI apparently has not applied for any air permits for these turbines," the Southern Environmental Law Center said in a letter to the EPA.
China's Hygreen Energy to Invest $2.2 Billion in Spanish Green Hydrogen Plant
The investment is part of a broader set of agreements, which include a deal with Spanish firm Coxabengoa to manufacture and develop green hydrogen technology in the Spanish region.
Trans Mountain Appoints Mark Maki as CEO Amid Pipeline Expansion Milestone
Canadian pipeline operator Trans Mountain Corp. on Friday named insider Mark Maki as its chief executive officer from Sept. 1.
Editor’s Notebook: Alaska’s New LNG Pipeline Push Faces Long Odds
Pipeline & Gas Journal Exclusive: Alaska’s ambitious LNG pipeline project might seem like a game-changer, but significant hurdles remain. In this Editor’s Notebook, we dive into the latest developments, investor concerns, and what it all means for the future of U.S. energy exports. Can the Last Frontier overcome the odds?
NextDecade Withdraws FERC Application for Carbon Capture Project
NextDecade announced that its subsidiary, Rio Grande LNG LLC, has withdrawn its application with FERC for the proposed carbon capture and storage project at the Rio Grande LNG facility.
Woodside Wins Approval for $12.5 Billion Scarborough Project After Green Group Backs Down
Woodside's $12.5 billion Scarborough gas project in Western Australia has all primary environmental approvals in place, the firm said on Monday, after a green group agreed to dismiss its challenge in a federal court.
Pipeline Repair Technology Slashes CO2 Emissions by 95%
Innovative new technology used to isolate gas pipelines in need of repair or maintenance has shown to prevent gas leakages and cut carbon dioxide emissions by 95% compared with venting pipeline contents to atmosphere – the equivalent of switching off 1,760 gas boilers for a year or taking 1,000 cars off the road
U.S. Court Overturns FERC Approval for NextDecade’s $18 Billion Rio Grande LNG Project
A U.S. court overturned FERC's approval for NextDecade's Rio Grande LNG project due to a missing supplemental environmental impact statement. NextDecade expressed disappointment and disagreed with the ruling.
Woodside Energy Acquires OCI’s Texas Ammonia Project for $2.35 Billion
OCI Global has agreed to sell its Clean Ammonia project in Beaumont, Texas, to Woodside Energy for $2.35 billion. The project integrates Linde’s low CI hydrogen production and carbon capture technology with OCI’s ammonia production, storage, and transportation infrastructure.
Clean Energy Begins Injecting RNG from Minnesota Dairy into Pipeline Grid
Now producing pipeline quality RNG and injecting it into the interstate natural gas pipeline grid, the facility is projected to supply up to 480,000 gasoline gallon equivalent of RNG annually.
Woodside's Browse Gas Project Awaits Decision from Australian Regulator
The $20.5 billion project in waters off Western Australia is the country's largest untapped gas resource but has been stuck on the drawing board for decades.
Canadian Wildfire Engulfs Jasper, Threatens Trans Mountain Pipeline as Firefighters Struggle to Contain Blaze
A wildfire reached the Canadian town of Jasper, Alberta on Wednesday, one of hundreds ravaging the western provinces of Alberta and British Columbia, as firefighters battled to save key facilities such as the Trans Mountain Pipeline, authorities said.
Williams Begins Louisiana Pipeline Construction Despite Ongoing Legal Dispute with Energy Transfer
(P&GJ) — Williams has notified FERC of its plans to commence construction for its Louisiana Energy Gateway pipeline on July 25. However, Energy Transfer has responded to the filing with concerns, arguing that Williams is proceeding without full regulatory clarity from FERC on the project’s jurisdictional status.
Viridi Signs 20-Year Deal with Énergir for Pipeline-Quality RNG
(P&GJ) — Viridi Energy has secured a 20-year agreement to supply pipeline-quality renewable natural gas (RNG) to Énergir, the largest natural gas distribution company in Quebec.
Illinois Governor Signs Bill Implementing Two-Year Pause on CO2 Pipeline Construction
Governor JB Pritzker has signed the SAFE CCS Act, establishing new safety standards for carbon capture in Illinois and implementing a two-year pause on CO2 pipeline construction.
California Secures $12.6 Billion for Hydrogen Hub Development
ARCHES and the U.S. DOE signed a $12.6 billion agreement to develop clean hydrogen projects across California. Key projects include hydrogen-powered equipment at major ports and building over 60 hydrogen fueling stations.
- Trump Aims to Revive 1,200-Mile Keystone XL Pipeline Despite Major Challenges
- 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
- Colonial Shuts Largest U.S. Gasoline Pipeline to Investigate Leak
- 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
