Gas transmission
Petrobras Unit Launches Tender for Eight Gas Tankers, 13 More to Come by end-2026
Transpetro, a unit of Brazil's state-run oil company Petrobras, has launched an international tender to contract eight gas tankers and expects to launch 13 others by the end of next year, Chief Executive Sergio Bacci said at an event on Monday.
TC Energy Beats Q4 Profit Estimates, Driven by Mexico Pipelines' Success
Canada pipeline operator TC Energy beat analysts' estimates for fourth-quarter profit on Friday, boosted by strength in its Mexican operations. The company's fourth-quarter total revenue rose 2% to C$3.58 billion ($2.52 billion), boosted by higher adjusted core earnings from Mexican natural gas pipelines, and power and energy solutions segments.
Howard Energy Partners Acquires Interest in 200-Mile, 1.1 Bcf/d Midship Pipeline in Oklahoma
The pipeline, which runs from Kingfisher County to near Bennington in the Anadarko Basin, connects natural gas production from the SCOOP and STACK plays to Gulf Coast and Southeast demand markets.
Turkey, Turkmenistan Sign Gas Supply Deal, Flows Set for March
Turkey and Turkmenistan have signed a deal to begin Turkmen natural gas flows to Turkey on March 1, Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said. The agreement strengthens energy ties and enhances regional supply security.
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."
Sarawak Gas Deal to Have Limited Impact on Petronas Earnings, Analyst Says
Petronas' earnings are expected to take only a minor hit—up to 11%—from its gas distribution deal with Sarawak, analysts say, though the agreement could set a precedent for other states to seek greater control.
Gazprom Resumes Gas Supplies to Slovakia’s SPP via TurkStream
Russia's Gazprom began supplying gas to Slovakia's SPP again at the beginning of February, using volumes given up by Hungary on the TurkStream pipeline, SPP said on Thursday.
MPLX Expands Permian NGL, Natural Gas Takeaway with Gulf Coast Projects
MPLX is ramping up Permian NGL and natural gas takeaway with new pipelines, fractionation facilities, and an LPG export terminal, boosting Gulf Coast capacity.
Intensity Infrastructure Launches Open Season for 136-Mile, 1.5 Bcf/d Bakken Gas Pipeline
Intensity Infrastructure Partners LLC has launched an open season to gauge interest in its proposed Intensity Pipeline, a 136-mile, 1.5 billion cubic feet per day natural gas transmission line in North Dakota.
ADNOC Gas Secures $450 Million LNG Supply Deal with JERA
ADNOC Gas has signed a $450 million three-year liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply agreement with JERA Global Markets, reinforcing its long-standing energy partnership with Japan.
ArcLight Acquires Stake in 500-Mile Gulf Coast Express Pipeline from Phillips 66 for $865 Million
Following the deal, Gulf Coast Express Pipeline will be jointly owned by subsidiaries of Kinder Morgan and ArcLight, with Kinder Morgan remaining the operator. The pipeline is a key outlet for Permian Basin gas, supplying the U.S. Gulf Coast and South Texas’ growing LNG market.
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.
Venture Global Approved to Introduce Gas at Plaquemines LNG as Output Grows
Federal regulators on Tuesday gave Venture Global LNG permission to introduce natural gas into the seventh block of its Plaquemines plant in Louisiana as the company continues to ramp up production of the superchilled gas.
Russia Focusing on Domestic Gas Pipelines Network for Now
Russia plans to complete unification of its gas pipelines system within the next several years with the aim to ensure stable gas supplies within the country and to stimulate domestic gas consumption.
Stonehenge, UGI Complete $120 Million Acquisition of Pennsylvania Gas Gathering Systems
Superior Appalachian operates three natural gas gathering systems in Pennsylvania—Pittsburgh Mills, Snow Shoe, and Brookfield. These systems collectively handle approximately 190 million cubic feet of natural gas per day.
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.
Tamboran, Santos Partner on Darwin LNG Expansion Studies
Tamboran Resources and Santos have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding to conduct technical studies for a potential expansion of the Darwin LNG facility in Australia's Northern Territory.
Kinder Morgan Acquires Gas Gathering, Processing System in Bakken for $640 Million
Houston-based Kinder Morgan Inc. has announced plans to acquire a natural gas gathering and processing system in North Dakota’s Williston Basin from Outrigger Energy II LLC for $640 million.
Venture Global to Target $110 Billion Valuation in IPO Pitch Next Week
Venture Global LNG will begin formally pitching investors next week for its highly anticipated initial public offering, with the second-largest U.S. producer of liquefied natural gas aiming to secure a non-diluted valuation of as much as $110 billion, documents show.
TotalEnergies to Pay $5 Million in U.S. FERC Natural Gas Manipulation Settlement
A unit of French energy company TotalEnergies agreed to pay $5 million to settle claims by U.S. energy regulators that it and some of its traders allegedly manipulated the natural gas market in 2009-2012.
EnCap Flatrock Midstream Nets $800 Million in Plains All American Transactions
EnCap Flatrock Midstream (EFM) has finalized agreements to sell Ironwood Midstream Energy Partners II and its Plains Series A Preferred Units to Plains All American for over $800 million in cash.
Diversified Energy Expands Midstream Assets in Appalachia with $45 Million Acquisition
Diversified Energy Company PLC has announced a $45 million acquisition of natural gas properties and midstream facilities in Virginia, West Virginia, and Alabama. The assets were purchased from Summit Natural Resources and are expected to close during the first quarter of 2025.
BP's GTA Project Delivers First Gas for Senegal and Mauritania
The Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) gas project developed by BP and partners has produced its first gas from an offshore field in Senegal and Mauritania, the two countries' energy ministries said.
Russian Gas Era in Europe Ends as Ukraine Stops Transit
Russian gas exports via Soviet-era pipelines running through Ukraine came to a halt on New Year's Day, marking the end of decades of Moscow's dominance over Europe's energy markets.
Williams Places Transco’s Southside Expansion Project in Service, Adds 423 MMcf/d Capacity
Williams has announced that its Southside Reliability Enhancement project is now fully operational, increasing natural gas capacity in North Carolina and Virginia.
ONEOK Finalizes $1.2 Billion Sale of Natural Gas Pipelines to DT Midstream
ONEOK Inc. has completed the sale of its three interstate natural gas pipeline systems to DT Midstream Inc. for $1.2 billion in cash. The deal included the Guardian Pipeline, Midwestern Gas Transmission, and Viking Gas Transmission systems.
FERC Rejects Effort to Regulate Williams’ Gathering Line
(P&GJ) — The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) just gave a big boost to interstate pipelines that are considering new connections between shale fields and customers.
Court Temporarily Halts Construction of Tennessee Pipeline
(P&GJ) — Environmental opposition continues to bedevil proposed pipeline projects, both at the state and federal level, and Kinder Morgan’s Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company’s Cumberland Pipeline project is the latest poster child.
‘Skyrocketing’ Costs Loom Large for Urban Infrastructure Construction
(P&GJ) – When the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) held its 2024 annual meeting in Anaheim, California, in November it extended operations for an ongoing task force studying ways to better integrate regulations for natural gas and electricity delivery systems.
- 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
- Diversified Energy Closes $42 Million Summit Natural Resources Acquisition
- Army Corps Lists Enbridge’s Line 5 as ‘Emergency’ Project Eligible to Bypass Environmental Review
- Michigan Court Backs Permits for Enbridge’s Line 5 Pipeline Tunnel Project
- Editor’s Notebook: Fire Fuels Pipeline Concerns
- Missouri Loses Control Over 1.5 Million-Mile Gas Pipeline Network as Feds Step In
- Enbridge Plans $2 Billion Upgrade for North America’s Largest Crude Pipeline
