Gas transmission
Polish Regulator Fines Gazprom $7.6 Billion Over Nord Stream 2 Pipeline
Polish energy regulators have fined Gazprom $7.6 billion for building the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline without approval from Warsaw, the country's watchdog said on Wednesday.
New Gas Pipeline Could Heat up Azeri-Russian Rivalry
Strained Azeri-Russian ties are facing further pressure from the launch of a major gas pipeline this year that could squeeze Moscow's gas sales to Europe.
Gas Release from Kinder Morgan Pipeline in Texas
An undetermined amount of natural gas was released on Sunday from a Kinder Morgan owned pipeline which crosses under the Trinity River near Goodrich, TX outside of Livingston.
Ukraine Could Export Gas to Europe This Winter
Ukraine has collected a record volume of natural gas in storage this year and says it is open to exporting some of its stores to the European market if conditions are right.
TC Energy to Buy Rest of TC PipeLines in $1.48 Billion Deal
TC Energy has agreed to purchase the remainder of natural gas pipeline operator TC PipeLines in a deal valued at $1.48 billion.
GridLiance Announces Agreement to Be Acquired by NextEra Energy Transmission
U.S. pipeline operator GridLiance has agreed to be acquired by NextEra Energy.
Denmark Approves Nord Stream 2 Pipeline
Danish energy regulators have approved construction and operation of Russia's Nord Stream 2 pipeline, removing one of the largest remaining obstacles to the project.
Azerbaijan's SOCAR Says Oil and Gas Infrastructure is Safe
State-owned Azeri energy firm SOCAR said on Tuesday that the country's oil and gas infrastructure was safe from the current military conflict taking place in the Nagorno-Karabakh region.
Jemena Reveals Plans to Extend Eastern Gas Pipeline
Australian pipeline firm Jemena has announced plans to extend its 500-mile Eastern Gas Pipeline.
Austrian Utility OMV Sells Gas Pipeline Unit to Rival Verbund
Austrian utility OMV said on Wednesday it will sell a majority stake in its gas pipeline subsidiary to rival Verbund, a deal that will help OMV reduce debt and finance its acquisition of a leading plastics maker.
Port Arthur Pipeline Announces Binding Open Season for Additional Capacity on Texas Connector Project
A component of Sempra LNG has launched an open season to solicit interest for capacity on a proposed pipeline to connect its proposed Port Arthur LNG facility to connecting pipelines and transport hubs.
PowerChina Eyes Rail Project to Transport Oil and Gas From Argentina's Vaca Muerta
Chinese energy firm PowerChina is in talks to finance a rail project to transport oil and gas from Argentina's Vaca Muerta shale play to the port city of Bahia Blanca,
EQT Bids for Chevron U.S. Shale, Pipeline Assets in Appalachia — Sources
According to sources, EQT Corp, the largest LNG producer in the U.S. by volume, has placed a bid on Chevron's natural gas assets in Appalachia, including pipelines.
Gas Pipeline Explodes Near Oklahoma City
A natural gas pipeline exploded near Oklahoma City on Wednesday night.
Russian Ship Sails for Nord Stream 2 Supply Base in Germany
Recent tracking data showed a Russian ship heading towards the German base of Nord Stream 2 pipeline project as the Kremlin seeks to push forward with the project.
Germany Offered to Build LNG Terminals to Avert U.S. Pipeline Sanctions - Die Zeit
A new report from a German newspaper says that the country told the U.S. it would spend $1.2 billion to build two LNG terminals in exchange for not imposing sanctions on the Nord Stream 2 pipeline project.
Black Bear Completes Acquisition of Natural Gas Assets from Third Coast Midstream
Black Bear Midstream announced it has closed its acquisition of natural gas pipeline assets from Third Coast Midstream.
Argentina Pitches Pipeline to Brazil for Vaca Muerta Shale Gas
Officials in Argentina are planning to propose a multibillion-dollar pipeline project with Brazil to carry shale gas from Argentina's Vaca Muerta shale play to Brazil's gas distribution market.
Pennsylvania Orders Sunoco to Reroute Section of Mariner East 2 Pipeline
Environmental regulators in Pennsylvania have ordered Sunoco Pipeline, a unit of Energy Transfer, to reroute a section of the company's Mariner East 2 natural gas liquids (NGL) pipeline.
Glenfarne Seeks 5 More Years to Build Louisiana Magnolia LNG Export Plant
Glenfarne Group and Kinder Morgan have asked U.S. energy regulators for an additional five years to build the Magnolia LNG export facility and accompanying pipeline expansion.
German State Leader Says Nord Stream 2 Should not be Used to Punish Russia
The leader of the German state where the Nord Stream 2 pipeline is to come onshore has said the pipeline should not be used as punishment against the Kremlin for the poisoning of a ciritc of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Equitrans Considers Options Against EQT Corp in Pipeline Dispute
Equitrans Midstream said on Monday it is considering all options against its former parent company EQT over an ownership dispute of the Hammerhead Pipeline.
Equitrans on Track to Finish Mountain Valley Pipeline in Early 2021
Equitans Midstream said on Tuesday that it remains on track to finish its nearly $6 billion Mountain Valley natural gas pipeline by early 2021.
Part 2: Background of the Ukraine’s Mega-Challenges
Since 2014, Ukraine has undertaken considerable reforms to reinforce macroeconomic stability and bolster the foundations of growth. After a significant contraction in 2014-2015, economic growth has picked up (2.4% in 2016-2017, 3.5% in 2018-2019). However, higher sustained economic growth is needed to deliver a durable improvement in living standards.
Amid Challenges, Natural Gas Remains Growing Part of Energy Mix
According to S&P Global Market Intelligence, 120,498 MW of gas-fired capacity came online between 2008 and Aug. 1, 2019. Twenty percent of that was in 2018 and 2019 alone, and roughly 200 new gas plants have been proposed or are in development right now.
German Chancellor Dampens Talk of Halting Nord Stream 2 — Party Sources
German Chancellor Angela Merkel downplayed the possibility of halting Russia's Nord Stream 2 pipeline in response to the poisoning of a top Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny.
GMRC Report: Rotating to the Future – Relevance Today and a Revolutionary Tomorrow
While change in the natural gas industry is happening at an accelerated pace, GMRC is thriving by embracing flexibility, adaptability and facilitating learning in action.
Anatomy of Frustration: Atlantic Coast and Dakota Access Pipelines
In early July, the U.S. pipeline industry faced down a one-two punch as the $8 billion Atlantic Coast Pipeline was canceled and a federal judge ordered the Dakota Access pipeline shut down.
And Our Readers Say …
A recent survey of Pipeline & Gas Journal readers showed a clear majority of respondents believe the lingering effects of the coronavirus and recent developments concerning Dakota Access and Atlantic Coast pipelines have dealt a serious one-two punch to midstream businesses.
Hungary Signs Gas Deal with Shell, its First in the West
Hungary has signed a six-year deal to purchase 250 million cubic meters of LNG from Shell, its first gas deal with a western company.
- FERC Approves TC Energy's 1,377-Mile West Coast Pipeline Expansion
- Kinder Morgan to Buy NextEra’s 462-Mile Texas Pipeline System for $1.8 Billion
- Williams' Gas Pipeline in Idaho Ruptures, Company Challenges Explosion Allegations
- Biden Awards $7 Billion in Hydrogen Hub Money to 16 States
- Mountain Valley Pipeline Sues Protesters Hindering $7.2 Billion Construction Project
- 416-Mile Coastal GasLink Pipeline Project 98% Complete
- UAE's ADNOC Awards $17 Billion of Contracts for Gas Project, Including Subsea Pipelines
- HVO: Fuel for the Future
- Analysis: Canada May Struggle to Recoup $26 Billion Cost of Trans Mountain Pipeline
- Biden Awards $7 Billion in Hydrogen Hub Money to 16 States
