Gas
New Chair Sees SGA Uniting for Reliable Energy Future
Southern Gas Association Chair Cristie Neller outlines the industry’s path forward under the theme “Uniting for a Reliable Energy Future.” With record demand and rising infrastructure needs, SGA is leveraging training, collaboration, and leadership to strengthen the natural gas sector.
Venture Global to Start Contract Sales at Calcasieu, Extend Spot Strategy to New LNG Plant
Venture Global is preparing to start contract LNG deliveries from its Calcasieu Pass terminal, ending years of spot market sales during commissioning. The company plans to repeat its lucrative spot sales strategy at its new, larger Plaquemines LNG facility.
Venezuela Declares Economic Emergency as U.S. Crude, Gas Export Sanctions Hit
Venezuela's national assembly on Thursday passed a decree proposed by President Nicolas Maduro's government to declare a state of economic emergency in response to U.S. sanctions and tariffs.
TC Energy Pipeline Strike in Michigan Causes Gas Outage, Repairs Underway
TC Energy is responding to a third-party line strike that damaged a section of its ANR Pipeline System near Fennville, Michigan, on Wednesday afternoon, causing a gas outage in the area.
Cedar LNG Selects Contractor, Prepares for Pipeline Construction
Cedar LNG has selected Ledcor Haisla Limited Partnership (LHLP) to construct the pipeline component of its liquefied natural gas project near Kitimat, British Columbia.
Energy Transfer, MidOcean Agree to Jointly Develop Lake Charles LNG
U.S. pipeline operator Energy Transfer said on Wednesday it entered into a nonbinding agreement with MidOcean Energy to jointly develop the Lake Charles LNG export facility in Louisiana.
Mubadala Energy Invests in U.S. Gas, LNG Projects via Kimmeridge Deal
Mubadala Energy, an arm of one of Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth funds, has signed a deal with energy investor Kimmeridge that will give it stakes in gas assets in the United States, marking its entry into the market as part of its growth plans.
Indonesia to Divert LNG Cargoes to Domestic Buyers, Cut Pipeline Exports to Singapore
Indonesia's upstream oil and gas regulator SKK Migas will during April and May divert five export cargoes of liquefied natural gas to domestic buyers, its chief said on Wednesday.
Taiwan Plans $200 Billion in U.S. Purchases, Boosts LNG Imports in Trade Talks
Taiwan state-backed bodies could buy an extra $200 billion from the United States over the next decade and bump up the percentage of LNG it gets from the county by one-third to help narrow the trade deficit, the economy minister said on Thursday.
Musk’s xAI Doubled Gas Turbines at Tennessee Data Center Without Permits, Groups Say
Elon Musk’s xAI allegedly installed more gas turbines at its Tennessee data center without proper permits, potentially violating the Clean Air Act, according to local environmental groups. The expanded operations may make xAI a top pollution source in Memphis.
Mexico Weighs Increasing Fracking to Cut U.S. Pipeline Gas Dependence
Mexico is exploring a potential expansion of fracking to reduce its reliance on U.S. natural gas imports, which currently meet 72% of its demand. Most of the imported gas is delivered via pipeline from the Permian and Eagle Ford Basins.
FERC Approves 122-Mile Ridgeline Gas Pipeline Expansion in Tennessee
FERC has approved Enbridge subsidiary East Tennessee Natural Gas's $1.1 billion, 122-mile Ridgeline Expansion Project to supply TVA's new power plant in Tennessee with up to 300,000 Dth/day of natural gas.
Traverse Pipeline Approved to Move 1.75 Bcf/d of Gas Along 160-Mile South Texas–Katy Route
WhiteWater and partners MPLX LP, Enbridge Inc., and Targa Resources Corp. have reached a final investment decision (FID) to build the bi-directional Traverse Pipeline.
Tariff Fight Could Rattle U.S. LNG Exports, Push Gas Prices Higher
U.S. natural gas prices are already up by around 80% from a year ago, but are due for a fresh jolt from the knock-on effects of the latest round of trade tariffs imposed by the U.S. government on goods entering the country.
Poland to Expand Gas Pipeline Capacity to Ukraine by 2026
Poland’s Gaz-System will upgrade the Hermanowice metering station on its pipeline to Ukraine by 2026, aiming to boost gas transit capacity as Ukraine ramps up LNG imports from Europe following Russian attacks on its storage sites.
Galveston LNG Bunker Port, UK’s Dunmura Ink LNG Supply Deal for Marine Fuel
Galveston LNG Bunker Port has signed a supply agreement with Dunmura Ltd. to deliver LNG for marine fuel use, supporting growing demand and marking a step toward operations starting in 2027.
CenterPoint Finalizes Sale of 12,000 Miles of Gas Pipelines in Louisiana, Mississippi
CenterPoint Energy has completed the sale of its natural gas utilities in Louisiana and Mississippi to Bernhard Capital Partners. The transfer includes 12,000 miles of pipeline and 380,000 customers, with Delta Utilities assuming operations.
Argentina Sends First Vaca Muerta Gas to Brazil Through Bolivian Pipelines
Argentina has started exporting natural gas from its Vaca Muerta shale to Brazil via Bolivian pipelines, marking a new energy trade route in South America. The deal, involving TotalEnergies, Bolivia’s YPFB and Brazil’s Matrix Energia, could reshape regional gas supply dynamics.
Phillips 66 Finalizes $2.2 Billion EPIC NGL Deal, Adding 885 Miles of Pipeline
Phillips 66 has completed its $2.2 billion acquisition of EPIC NGL, adding 885 miles of pipeline and two fractionators to its midstream portfolio. The assets will boost capacity and strengthen its Permian-to-Gulf Coast connectivity.
U.S. to Rescind Biden-Era 7-Year Deadline on LNG Export Projects
The U.S. Department of Energy is rescinding a Biden-era policy requiring LNG projects to begin exports within seven years of approval. The move restores flexibility for developers like Energy Transfer and reflects growing industry pressure for regulatory reform.
Boardwalk’s Texas Gas Launches Open Season for 2 Bcf/d Marcellus-to-Louisiana Pipeline Expansion
Texas Gas has launched an open season for its Borealis pipeline project, a 2 Bcf/d expansion connecting Marcellus and Utica supplies to key markets across the Midwest and Gulf Coast. The project leverages existing infrastructure to meet growing U.S. energy demand.
Gas Producers Warn Australia Opposition’s Export Plan Could Deepen Supply Shortfall
Shell, Chevron, and ExxonMobil executives warn that Australia's opposition gas export plan could worsen supply shortages and deter investment. The proposal would force producers to divert more gas to the domestic market, raising concerns ahead of the May 3 election.
Argentina’s Allen-Punta Colorada Pipeline Well Underway
Argentina’s YPF has begun construction on the second section of the 272-mile Allen–Punta Colorada pipeline, part of the Vaca Muerta Sur project. The line will transport up to 700,000 bpd of crude oil for export, with SCADA systems, storage terminals, and offshore VLCC loading capacity.
Tokyo Gas Acquires Chevron Gas Assets Near LNG Corridor in East Texas for $525 Million
Tokyo Gas has acquired a 70% stake in East Texas gas assets from Chevron for $525 million, expanding its position in the Haynesville Shale. The move strengthens its access to Gulf Coast LNG infrastructure and supports its growing U.S. gas strategy.
Williams Adds 514 MMcf/d as Two Transco Expansions Enter Service in Southeast, Gulf Coast
Williams has placed two Transco pipeline expansion projects into service, adding 514 million cubic feet per day (MMcf/d) of natural gas capacity to meet growing demand in the Southeast and Gulf Coast regions.
U.S. Gas Prices Climb 5% Amid Record LNG Flows, Forecast Changes
U.S. natural gas prices rose 5% to a two-week high as record LNG exports and cooler forecasts boosted demand expectations. May futures climbed to $4.248 per MMBtu, with the U.S. maintaining its lead as the world’s top LNG supplier.
WhiteHawk Energy Doubles Marcellus Gas Royalties with $118 Million Deal
WhiteHawk Energy has closed a $118 million acquisition that doubles its mineral and royalty interests across 475,000 gross unit acres in Pennsylvania’s Marcellus Shale.
Sempra to Sell Gas Assets in Mexico, Trim Infrastructure Stake
Sempra will sell its Ecogas Mexico business and a minority stake in Sempra Infrastructure to help fund a $56 billion capital plan focused on utility investments in Texas and California, with transactions expected over the next 12 to 18 months.
BP Approves New Gas Project in Trinidad to Aid Atlantic LNG Output
BP has approved its Ginger gas development offshore Trinidad and Tobago, part of a renewed focus on natural gas to support the country’s Atlantic LNG facility. Production is expected to begin in 2027, with peak output reaching 62,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day.
U.S. Gas Firms Refocus on Haynesville as Trump Greenlights LNG Projects
Natural gas producers and investors are refocusing on Louisiana’s Haynesville Basin amid rising demand and new LNG export approvals under President Trump. With global buyers watching closely, the basin is drawing renewed drilling and infrastructure interest.
- 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
- Greenpeace Ordered to Pay $667 Million to Energy Transfer Over Dakota Access Pipeline Protests
- Canada’s Canceled Oil Pipelines: The Projects That Didn’t Make It
- 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
