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Zachry Out as Lead Contractor for Texas LNG Project in Settlement with Exxon, Qatar Energy
A bankruptcy court approved a Zachry Holdings and Golden Pass LNG settlement on Wednesday that will allow Exxon Mobil and Qatar Energy, the Golden Pass owners, to hire a new lead contractor to complete its LNG plant.
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.
U.S. Senators Propose Bill to Fast-Track Energy Project Approvals
Senate energy committee leaders introduced legislation to expedite permitting for LNG export projects. The bill sets a 90-day deadline for the Secretary of Energy to approve or deny LNG export applications, aiming to end the current pause on such approvals.
Mid-Year Global Forecast: Midstream Responding to Demand from LNG Projects
Global pipeline construction surged to nearly 42,000 miles in mid-2024, driven by increased LNG and hydrogen infrastructure needs, with significant expansions in North America and Europe.
Editor’s Notebook: Landowners and CO2 Pipelines Amid South Dakota Legislation
(P&GJ) — South Dakota's new bill empowers landowners to challenge forced easements for CO2 pipelines, enhancing rights amid eminent domain concerns. The legislation impacts projects like Summit Carbon Solutions, aiming for fairer terms and compensation for affected property owners.
DeLa Express Advances 690-Mile Permian-to-Louisiana Pipeline with FERC Pre-filing Progress
DeLa Express advances its 690-mile Permian-to-Louisiana pipeline project with FERC pre-filing progress, aiming to transport natural gas from Texas to Louisiana markets. The project includes extensive environmental surveys and engages stakeholders early to address regulatory requirements.
ConocoPhillips, Marathon Oil Face Second FTC Inquiry on $22.5 Billion Merger
Top U.S. independent oil producer ConocoPhillips said on Friday it received a second request from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission for information on its proposed acquisition of rival Marathon Oil.
FERC Upholds 3-Year Extension for Tellurian to Construct Driftwood LNG Plant
FERC has upheld an earlier decision to allow liquefied natural gas developer Tellurian a three-year extension to construct its Driftwood LNG plant on the west bank of the Calcasieu river, near Lake Charles, Louisiana.
FERC Approves Transco's Texas to Louisiana Gas Pipeline Project
The project, estimated at $91.8 million, aims to expand the capacity of the existing Transco pipeline in Texas and Louisiana, enhancing energy infrastructure reliability and diversification along the Gulf Coast.
Pipeline Customers Push for Lower Prices Amid Regulatory Challenges
Pipeline customers have stimulated a two-pronged political attack on interstate pipeline pricing directed at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and Congress.
Editor’s Notebook: Permian’s New Kid on the Block?
As the 580-mile Matterhorn Express prepares to go into service next quarter, a new long-haul gas pipeline is looking to step forward as the next major Gulf Coast midstream project.
U.S. Senate Confirms Rosner, Democrat, as FERC Member
The U.S. Senate on Wednesday confirmed David Rosner, a Democrat, as a member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and is slated to vote on the remaining two nominees this week.
U.S. Orders Venture Global LNG to Provide Customers with Documents on Plant Issues
A U.S. regulator on Monday ordered liquefied natural gas developer Venture Global LNG to provide customers with documents about the mechanical problems and startup of a Louisiana plant.
Mountain Valley Pipeline Nears Completion, Seeks FERC Approval for June 11 Start
The company reported in a filing with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) that the final segments of the project were undergoing final preparations, including purging and packing with natural gas.
Williams Seeks Approval to Expand Regional Energy Access Natural Gas Project
U.S. energy company Williams sought permission from a federal energy regulator on Friday to put more of the Regional Energy Access natural gas project already under construction into service by July 1.
Colonial Pipeline Files for Rate Hike on 5,000-Mile U.S. Network, Effective July 1
The Colonial Pipeline, the largest pipeline system for refined oil products in the U.S., on Friday informed shippers that it has filed to increase rates for the majority of shipments on its more than 5,000-mile network.
Mexican Developer Seeks Permit to Export U.S. Gas for LNG Production
Mexico-based Gato Negro Permitium Uno and partners including Houston-based Big River Energy plan to construct four LNG processing plants in Manzanillo on Mexico's Pacific coast to produce up to 4 MTPA of LNG, the company said.
FERC Seeks Emission Data Updates for Venture Global LNG's Calcasieu Pass 2 Project
U.S regulators asked LNG exporter Venture Global LNG to update its emissions analysis for its proposed Calcasieu Pass 2 LNG export project in Louisiana, according to a letter sent on Wednesday.
Federal Regulators Approve Venture Global's Repairs at Louisiana Plant
U.S. federal regulators said on Tuesday that they are satisfied Venture Global LNG is trying to correct faults at its heat recovery steam generator at its Calcasieu Pass LNG export plant in Louisiana and expects the work to be completed in the timeline promised by the exporter.
Williams Scraps Northeast Pipeline Project While Pennsylvania Gas Transport Plan Advances
Williams ambitious natural gas pipeline project, aimed at crossing New Jersey and extending under two bays to New York, has met its demise. Concurrently, another initiative involving the transportation of LNG from Pennsylvania via tanker truck is progressing.
Kinder Morgan-Backed Gas Pipeline Expansion Prevails in U.S. Appeals Court Decision
The Kinder Morgan-backed Evangeline Pass Expansion project would expand existing pipelines to feed more fuel to Venture Global's Plaquemines liquefied natural gas export terminal in the Gulf of Mexico.
Enterprise Products Targets Year-End Approval for Deepwater Oil Port
Enterprise Products Partners on Tuesday said it expects to have two contracts for its proposed deepwater oil export terminal by May 31 and reach a final investment decision before year-end.
DOE, FERC Take Different Positions on LNG
Environmentalists hailed the announcement by the Biden administration at the end of January — which halted the further approval of LNG exports — calling it a big victory in their fight against climate change and the natural gas industry’s alleged contribution to greenhouse gas emissions.
TC Energy Receives FERC Approval for Northwest Xpress Gas Pipeline Expansion Despite Opposition
(P&GJ) — TC Energy's plan to expand the capacity of its Gas Transmission Northwest Express pipeline by 150 million cubic feet per day (MMcf/d) received the green light from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on April 16.
Oklahoma Attorney General Sues Enable and Symmetry Over Winter Storm Uri Natural Gas Price Hikes
(P&GJ) — Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond has filed litigation against Enable Midstream Partners (Enable) entities and Symmetry Energy Solutions LLC, accusing them of artificially inflating natural gas prices in the aftermath of Winter Storm Uri.
DeLa Express’ 690-Mile Permian-to-Louisiana Gas Pipeline Seeks FERC Approval, Targets 2028 Launch
(P&GJ) — DeLa Express LLC, an affiliate of Moss Lake Partners, has formally requested FERC approval to initiate the Pre-Filing Review Process for the proposed DeLa Express Project—a 690-mile natural gas pipeline aiming to transport gas from production sites in the Delaware Basin, Texas, to markets around Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Enterprise Products Partner's Texas Gulf Coast Oil-Export Facility License Upheld by U.S. Court
A U.S. appeals court on Thursday upheld federal approval of a deepwater oil-export facility planned off the Texas Gulf Coast, saying the proposed Enterprise Products Partners facility had met environmental review criteria.
Enbridge Receives Approval to Begin Service on Louisiana Venice Gas Pipeline Project
Canadian pipeline operator Enbridge's Texas Eastern Transmission subsidiary received approval on Thursday from U.S. energy regulators to commence service of a natural gas pipeline associated with its Venice extension project in Louisiana.
Court Upholds FERC's Authority in Gas Pipeline, LNG Project Deadline Extensions
(P&GJ) — A recent court ruling upheld FERC's authority to extend deadlines for approved natural gas projects, despite opposition from environmental groups. The cases in question involved the Northern Access Pipeline in Pennsylvania and the expansion of Cheniere's Corpus Christi Liquefaction LNG facility in Texas.
White House Considers Ending LNG Export Pause for Ukraine Aid, Sources Say
U.S. officials are open to ending President Joe Biden's pause on approvals of LNG exports to get a Ukraine aid package passed in Congress, but want to wait to see the entire proposal before making any decisions, two White House sources said on Tuesday.
- Mexican President: Billionaire Slim Interested in Pemex Natural Gas Project
- Freeport LNG Sues Three Contractors Over Defects at Texas Plant
- Energy Transfer Adds 6,000 Miles of Pipeline with $3.25 Billion WTG Midstream Acquisition
- FERC Approves Transco's Texas to Louisiana Gas Pipeline Project
- Williams Says Court Rules in Its Favor in Pipeline Dispute with Energy Transfer
- U.S. to Buy 4.5 Million Barrels of Oil to Replenish Strategic Petroleum Reserve
- Kurdish Oil Smuggling to Iran Flourishes
- U.S. Court Overturns Alaska Oil Lease Sale, Halting Energy Development
- Second Gas Pipeline Rupture in Texas’ Reeves County Raises Environmental Concerns
- Williams Begins Louisiana Pipeline Construction Despite Ongoing Legal Dispute with Energy Transfer
