Gas transmission
U.S. LNG Exports Exceed Natural Gas Pipeline Exports
U.S. LNG exports exceeded the country's natural gas exports by pipeline in November 2020 for the second time since 1998.
Polish Gas Firm PGNiG's LNG Imports Rise 10%
Liquefied natural gas imports by Poland's dominant gas firm PGNiG rose by 10% in 2020 to 3.76 billion cubic meters, as the company continues to look to reduce its reliance on Russian gas, it said on Thursday.
Edge LNG Announces New Texas Facility
Edge Gathering Virtual Pipelines 2, a pioneer in delivering low-cost, high quality LNG to market by converting stranded and flared natural gas, unveiled its new facility in Midland, Texas, due to growing demand for its services.
INGAA Sets Net-Zero Emissions Goal for 2050
The Interstate Natural Gas Association of America set a goal for the industry to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from natural gas transmission and storage by 2050, the organization announced along with other commitments to address climate change.
Croatia Kicks Off LNG Terminal in North Adriatic
Croatia's LNG terminal on the northern Adriatic island of Krk began operations amid the first delivery of gas, said the company which runs the unit.
Explosion Hits Gas Pipeline in Egypt’s Sinai, No Casualties
An explosion at a key natural gas pipeline in Egypt’‘s restive northern Sinai Peninsula caused a fire but no human casualties, a senior official said. He added the explosion will not affect the pipeline’‘s supply to el-Arish’s residential areas or an industrial zone in central Sinai.
Azerbaijan Starts Gas Exports to Russia-Dominated European Market
Azerbaijan has started commercial natural gas supplies to Europe via the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP), the energy ministry said , beginning its push into the lucrative energy market dominated by Russia.
Nord Stream 2 Completes Section in German Waters
The Russia-led Nord Stream 2 consortium said on Monday it has completed laying pipes for the project in German waters, finishing work on a 1.6-mile (2.6-km) portion of the pipeline, which had been stalled by the threat of U.S. sanctions.
Williams Projects Go In-Service Early as 2020 Ends
Williams said early in-service capacity was achieved for three of its gas expansion projects. Projects going online in the fourth quarter were Transco’s Leidy South and Southeastern Trail, along with the Bluestem Pipeline.
Explosion Hits Gas Pipeline in Egypt’s Sinai
An explosion at a key natural gas pipeline in Egypt’s restive northern Sinai Peninsula caused a fire but no human casualties, a senior official told the Associated Press.
US Preparing New Sanctions to Impede Nord Stream 2 Pipeline
The United States is urging European allies and private companies to halt work that could help build the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline and is preparing wider sanctions on the Russian project in coming weeks, senior Trump administration officials said on Wednesday.
Uzbekistan to Cut Gas Exports Amid Domestic Shortages
Uzbekistan will cut natural gas exports, which mostly go to China, because of domestic energy shortages, the Central Asian country's energy ministry said on Thursday.
Lacking Pipelines, U.S. Northeast Gas Prices Jump Ahead of Winter Storm
U.S. Northeast power and natural gas prices for Wednesday jumped to their highest level in almost a year as energy companies prepare for what could be the region's biggest winter storm in years.
TC Energy to Acquire TC PipeLines in $1.68B Deal
TC Energy Corp said on Tuesday it would acquire all outstanding shares of TC PipeLines LP in a deal that values the natural gas pipelines operator at about $1.68 billion.
EU Proposes Funding Shift Away From Natural Gas
The European Commission on Tuesday proposed rules to restrict funding for natural gas projects and instead funnel cash into low-carbon technologies to meet climate goals.
Russia Restarts Nord Stream 2 Pipeline Construction Despite U.S. Sanctions
Russia has resumed construction of the politically-charged Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline to Germany, laying pipes after a one-year hiatus prompted by U.S. sanctions.
EU May Restrict Support for Natural Gas Projects, Citing Climate Goals
The European Union is planning to restrict its funding for natural gas projects because of the risk they pose to the bloc's climate goals, according to draft rules seen by Reuters.
Trans Adriatic Pipeline Explores Feasibility of Blending Hydrogen
Developers of the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) have started feasibility studies on blending hydrogen with the natural gas the pipeline will bring in from Azerbaijan, the TAP head said.
Russian Pipelaying Vessel Stops Near Nord Stream 2 Site
The Russian pipe-laying vessel Akademik Cherskiy stopped on Saturday near the construction site of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline in the Baltic Sea, Refinitiv Eikon data showed on Saturday.
China Launches 685-Mile Section of Natural Gas Pipeline
Operations have started on the middle portion of the China-Russia East natural gas pipeline, allowing natural gas from the Power of Siberia system in Russia to be transmitted to a smog-prone region in northern China.
Gassco Changes Make Norway Gas Flows Harder to Gauge - Analysts
Norwegian gas pipeline operator Gassco launched a revamped data website this week that switches away from live physical flows, drawing criticism from analysts who say it has reduced transparency in a key energy market.
Belgium-UK Gas Interconnector Pipeline Reduces Capacity
The Interconnector gas pipeline will reduce capacity for immediate delivery flows from Belgium to Britain, effective Tuesday, the operator said.
Limited Pipeline Capacity in North American Regions Raises Winter Fuel Concerns
The United States has enough power generation to meet demand this winter, but extreme weather could challenge reliability in California and New England by putting fuel supplies at risk
Consumers Energy Completes 90-Mile Saginaw Trail Pipeline
Consumers Energy has completed construction of its $610 million Saginaw Trail Pipeline project, which replaced aging natural gas pipelines and related infrastructure across three Michigan counties.
Canada Regulators Support NOVA's Edson Pipeline Expansion
The Commission of the Canada Energy Regulator has recommended federal cabinet approval of NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd.'s Edson Mainline Expansion Project.
Williams Restructures Contracts with Bankrupt Chesapeake
Pipeline operator Williams Companies said on Monday it will take ownership of some of Chesapeake Energy Corp's assets in exchange for accepting lower gas gathering fees from the bankrupt shale producer.
Enbridge Adds Solar Facilities to Power Pipeline Operations
Enbridge is adding solar energy facility to help power its natural gas pipeline compressor stations, citing a recent pledge to green its operations.
Islamic State Claims Responsibility for Sinai Pipeline Blast
A blast struck the Al Arish-Al Qantara natural gas pipeline in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula on Thursday, and Islamic state later claimed responsibility without giving evidence.
Blast Strikes Natural Gas Pipeline in North Sinai
A blast struck the Al Arish-Al Qantara natural gas pipeline in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula on Thursday, three witnesses told Reuters.
Control Rooms Faced with Navigating the Pandemic
We asked over 300 controllers from 13 U.S. and Canadian control rooms for first-hand accounts of how their companies responded to the pandemic and controller needs.
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