Gas transmission
Iran Expands Gas Network by 265 Miles in a Year
Iran added 265 miles of new gas pipelines and launched major compressor stations and infrastructure projects last year to expand its national gas transmission system and support future exports.
Archrock Completes $357 Million NGCS Acquisition, Expands Permian Compression Fleet
Archrock has completed its $357 million acquisition of NGCS, adding 351,000 horsepower to its fleet and expanding Permian Basin operations as demand for compression services grows.
I Squared in Talks to Acquire Majority Stake in Permian-to-Houston Matterhorn Pipeline
I Squared Capital is reportedly in talks to acquire a majority stake in the Matterhorn Express pipeline, a key Permian-to-Houston natural gas route with 2.5 Bcf/d capacity. The $5 billion deal would mark a major ownership shift for the recently completed pipeline.
North American Gas Boom Ahead as LNG, Power Demand Accelerate, Report Says
Wood Mackenzie’s 2050 Strategic Planning Outlook projects strong growth for North American natural gas markets, driven by LNG exports, power demand, and infrastructure expansion amid a shift to higher-cost supply.
Trump Policies Help Louisiana Challenge Texas as Gulf Coast LNG Leader
Louisiana is emerging as a major Gulf Coast LNG hub under Trump-era energy policies, fueled by rising exports, new pipelines, and major investments in natural gas infrastructure.
Morgan Stanley Infra Partners Eyes $2 Billion Permian Pipelines Sale, Sources Say
Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners is considering a sale of its majority stake in Brazos Midstream II, a Permian Basin pipeline operator, in a deal expected to top $2 billion.
Intensity Launches Open Season for 208-Mile Bakken Gas Pipeline Expansion
Intensity Infrastructure has launched an open season for the Phase II Extension of its Bakken natural gas pipeline, seeking customer interest for a 208-mile expansion across eastern North Dakota.
GAIL Nears Completion of 2,054-Mile Urja Ganga Pipeline Project
GAIL has completed over 97.6% of the 2,054-mile Pradhan Mantri Urja Ganga pipeline, with commercial gas transport underway across most of the route and full completion targeted for December 2025.
FERC Approves Enstor’s 33.5 Bcf Mississippi Gas Storage Expansion Project
FERC has approved Enstor’s plan to expand its Mississippi Hub gas storage facility, adding 33.5 Bcf of capacity by 2028 to support growing LNG and power generation demand in the Southeast.
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.
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.
Venture Global Seeks FERC OK to Start Calcasieu Pass Operations, TransCameron Pipeline
U.S. LNG developer Venture Global Inc. has asked federal regulators for permission to begin operations of its entire Calcasieu Pass LNG export facility and TransCameron pipeline project, the final step before moving to commercial operations, according to a filing on Tuesday.
Penspen Revalidating Feasibility for 2,485-Mile Trans-Saharan Pipeline Linking Nigeria to Europe
Once operational, the pipeline would carry up to 30 billion cubic meters of natural gas annually across West and North Africa, with the potential to connect to European markets.
Ottawa, Canada Contractor Blamed for Multiple Gas Line Strikes During Pipeline Work
Thomas Cavanagh Construction Limited has pleaded guilty to five safety violations after damaging multiple gas lines during a series of pipeline upgrade projects in Ottawa.
Brookfield to Sell Pipeline Stake to ArcLight as Part of $1.7 Billion Exit
Brookfield Infrastructure will sell its remaining 25% stake in NGPL, a major U.S. natural gas pipeline operator, to ArcLight Capital Partners, completing a $1.7 billion exit and expanding ArcLight’s ownership to 62.5%.
Northwind Puts 150 MMcf/d Gas Treating, Pipelines Into Service in New Mexico
Northwind Midstream Partners LLC has expanded its natural gas infrastructure in Lea County, New Mexico, with the addition of 150 MMcf/d of high-circulation amine treating capacity, two acid-gas disposal and carbon sequestration wells, 200 miles of large-diameter pipelines, and 41,750 horsepower of compression across five compressor stations.
INGAA Foundation Chair Sees ‘Extremely Bright’ Infrastructure Outlook
In an exclusive interview, INGAA Foundation Chair Kim Tarr discusses the future of natural gas infrastructure, industry challenges, and workforce development. With demand surging and new projects advancing, Tarr sees an “extremely bright” outlook for pipeline construction in the U.S.
Williams CEO: Pipeline Permitting Costs Twice the Price of Steel, Calls for ‘Common Sense’ Reform
Williams CEO Alan Armstrong warns that permitting costs for pipeline projects have doubled pipeline construction expenses, calling for "common sense" energy reform to address regulatory hurdles delaying critical infrastructure.
Archrock to Acquire Natural Gas Compression Systems in $357 Million Deal
Archrock Inc. is set to acquire Natural Gas Compression Systems Inc. (NGCSI) in a cash and stock deal valued at $357 million, strengthening its position in the natural gas compression market.
After U.S. Blocks Iraq-Iran Power Trade, Baghdad Turns to Qatar, Oman for Gas Supply
After the U.S. blocked Iraq's imports of electricity from Iran, Baghdad is seeking alternative gas supplies from Qatar and Oman to mitigate potential energy shortages.
Williams Cos. Eyes Expanding Natural Gas Infrastructure to Meet Surging Demand
Glenn Koch, vice president-project execution at Williams Co., exclusively discussed the growing demand for natural gas and the role of underground infrastructure in meeting energy needs during Pipeline & Gas Journal's Energy Pipelines Program. He highlighted significant increases in peak-day demand driven by the power sector and the rise of data centers.
HYLAN Launches New Gas and Pipeline Division to Expand Infrastructure Services
HYLAN, a market-leading provider of full-service turnkey communications solutions, electrical infrastructure design, and utility construction services, is expanding its capabilities with the launch of its new Pipeline Division.
TC Energy Nears May In-Service Date for Southeast Gateway Pipeline
TC Energy Corp. has reached mechanical completion on its Southeast Gateway pipeline project, keeping the company on track for an anticipated May 1, 2025, in-service date.
Diversified Energy Closes $42 Million Summit Natural Resources Acquisition
Diversified Energy Company Plc has completed its acquisition of operated natural gas properties and midstream pipeline infrastructure from Summit Natural Resources.
Burgum’s Backing at Interior a Boom for Bakken?
In North Dakota, the nation’s second-leading energy producing state and third-best for oil, a three-member Industrial Commission (IC) headed by the governor oversees the state’s economy that is dominated by energy and agriculture.
Bakken Natural Gas Expansion Gains Momentum Amid Pipeline Projects
Bakken pipeline expansion is underway, with projects addressing capacity constraints—especially for natural gas. Kinder Morgan’s $640 million acquisition in the Williston Basin adds to the momentum.
Missouri Loses Control Over 1.5 Million-Mile Gas Pipeline Network as Feds Step In
The federal government has taken over regulating Missouri’s 1.5 million miles of natural gas pipelines, citing the state’s failure to enforce adequate penalties for safety violations.
HDD Bore Required Innovation, Re-Design
Among several different contracts for the Waukesha, Wisconsin, 36-mile pipeline and stations, one included 8.5 miles of water supply pipeline, with three horizontal directional drilling and eight tunnel crossings.
Thirst for LNG Could Bolster Expansion in Europe, Elsewhere
Europe is taking major steps to expand its gas pipeline networks to support gas flows from new LNG terminals. Germany, for instance, is planning to add 355 miles of pipeline over the next few years to accommodate new LNG imports, almost all of which will be high-capacity pipe, with diameters of 39 inches or greater.
- 1,000-Mile Pipeline Exit Plan by Hope Gas Alarms West Virginia Producers
- Valero Plans to Shut California Refinery, Takes $1.1 Billion Hit
- Three Killed, Two Injured in Accident at LNG Construction Site in Texas
- Boardwalk’s Texas Gas Launches Open Season for 2 Bcf/d Marcellus-to-Louisiana Pipeline Expansion
- Traverse Pipeline Approved to Move 1.75 Bcf/d of Gas Along 160-Mile South Texas–Katy Route
- New Alternatives for Noise Reduction in Gas Pipelines
- Construction Begins on Ghana's $12 Billion Petroleum Hub, But Not Without Doubts
- DOE Considers Cutting Over $1.2 Billion in Carbon Capture Project Funding
- Valero Plans to Shut California Refinery, Takes $1.1 Billion Hit
- Newsom Seeks to Aid Struggling Refiners Following Valero’s California Exit
