Gas transmission

French Pipeline Sector Moving Toward Hydrogen

France is actively developing its pipeline network, as part of ambitious state plans to turn the country into one of the largest natural gas and hydrogen hubs in Europe in years to come.

EU, NATO Step Up Fight Against Sabotage of Gas Infrastructure

Safeguarding European energy and gas infrastructure against sabotage and cyberattacks will be one of the top priorities for NATO and the EU institutions over the coming years as the Nord Stream attacks have altered the energy security landscape for good.

TotalEnergies Buys More Gas Assets in Texas to Boost Value Chain

France's TotalEnergies expands its natural gas footprint in the United States through a deal reached with Lewis Energy Group to acquire a 45% stake in some dry gas producing assets in the Eagle Ford basin in Texas.

EQT Plans to Reverse Some U.S. Natural Gas Production Curtailments in October, CEO Says

"Production curtailments will be a normal part of our strategy when prices are low," CEO Toby Rice said, noting the company has already curtailed about 1 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) of production in the spring.

Tanker Departs Venture Global’s Louisiana Plaquemines LNG Export Plant as Facility Nears Production

The tanker docked for the past month at U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) company Venture Global LNG's Plaquemines export plant under construction in Louisiana had left by Tuesday morning, according to data provider LSEG.

Energy Transfer Subsidiary Selects KTJV for Lake Charles LNG Export Project

KBR has announced that KTJV, a KBR and Technip Energies joint venture, has been selected by Lake Charles LNG Export Company, a subsidiary of Energy Transfer LP, for its Lake Charles LNG transformation project.

Eskom, Sasol Team Up to Explore LNG as South Africa Seeks Cleaner Energy

South African petrochemicals company Sasol and state power utility Eskom said on Friday they had agreed to jointly explore ways the country could use liquefied natural gas (LNG).

Kimmeridge to Reduce Stake in Louisiana LNG Project to 51% After FID, CEO Says

Energy investment firm Kimmeridge Energy Management plans to reduce its stake in a Louisiana liquefied natural gas (LNG) export project to 51% down from 100% after it reaches FID next year.

Trafigura to Appoint Richard Holtum as New CEO Next Week - FT

Commodity trader Trafigura plans to name Richard Holtum as its new chief executive as soon as next week, the Financial Times reported on Friday, citing people briefed about the matter.

Kiewit, Venture Global LNG Settle Dispute Over Alleged Disclosure of Confidential Info to Shell

Construction contractor Kiewit on Thursday said it has settled a lawsuit with LNG developer Venture Global LNG over disclosures to Shell of information on the Calcasieu Pass LNG plant, the president of Kiewit Energy said.

ConocoPhillips, Uniper Ink 10-Year Natural Gas Supply Deal

German energy company Uniper and U.S. oil and gas producer ConocoPhillips said they have agreed a supply deal for up to 10 billion cubic meters of natural gas over the next 10 years.

Glencore Signs 20-Year LNG Supply Deal with Commonwealth LNG, Kimmeridge

Commodities giant Glencore has signed a non-binding agreement to buy 2 million tonnes per annum of liquefied natural gas from Commonwealth LNG along with equivalent natural gas supply from Kimmeridge Texas Gas.

TotalEnergies Extends CNOOC LNG Deal by Five Years

France's TotalEnergies said on Thursday it has extended an agreement with China's CNOOC by five years that will see it deliver 1.25 million tons of LNG per year until 2034.

Argentina's Reversion del Norte Pipeline Project Nears Completion After Successfully Crossing River

Argentina's 93-mile Reversion del Norte pipeline has overcome significant delays, reaching a key milestone by crossing the Tercero River. The project, crucial for gas supply to northern Argentina and exports to Bolivia and Brazil, is now on track for completion in late 2024.

Bayou Midstream II Secures Equity Backing from EIV Capital to Expand U.S. Infrastructure

Bayou Midstream II has announced an equity commitment from EIV Capital, LLC following their successful partnership for Bayou Midstream LLC (Bayou I).

Saudi Aramco Aims to Become Major LNG Player, Says Gas Chief

The world's largest oil producer, Saudi Aramco, wants to become a major liquefied natural gas player, the head of its natural gas business said on Tuesday.

Apollo Strikes $1 Billion Deal to Fund BP's Stake in Trans Adriatic Pipeline

Apollo Global Management has signed a $1 billion deal with British energy major BP to fund its stake in the Trans Adriatic natural gas pipeline.

Woodside Energy Eyes Partners for Driftwood LNG, CEO Says

Woodside Energy is in discussions with onshore U.S. gas producers, pipeline companies and companies that share its outlook and view of liquefied natural gas to partner with its Driftwood LNG project, company CEO Meg O'Neill said on Monday.

Wood to Design DeLa Express Gas Pipeline Linking Texas to Louisiana

The 690-mile pipeline project being developed by DeLa Express LLC is proposed to deliver liquids-rich natural gas from the Permian Basin of West Texas to the U.S. Gulf Coast and international export markets.

BKV Aims to Raise Up to $315 Million in U.S. IPO

Natural gas producer BKV Corporation said on Monday it plans to raise up to $315 million in its initial public offering in the United States.

Texas LNG Secures Final Investment Decision with New Offtake Agreement

Texas LNG Brownsville LLC, a subsidiary of Glenfarne Energy Transition, has secured enough customer commitments to move forward with its liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminal project in the Port of Brownsville, Texas.

LNG Buyers Warn of U.S. Supply Risks After Export Permit Pause

Major buyers of liquefied natural gas (LNG) flagged risks of purchasing cargoes from the U.S. following the decision by the Biden administration to pause export permits of the superchilled fuel to non-Free Trade Agreement countries.

NextDecade Vows Legal Battle to Keep Rio Grande LNG on Track

NextDecade will appeal this month to a federal court ruling that overturned the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's approval of the initial phase of its $18.4 billion Rio Grande LNG project, CEO Matthew Schatzman said on Monday.

Amigo LNG Signs Deal to Supply Oman's OQ Trading from Mexico Facility

The Amigo LNG facility is a large-scale project on Mexico’s west coast, capable of producing 7.8 million tonnes per annum of LNG. It is being developed in partnership with the State of Sonora and the Port of Guaymas.

Williams Seeks Emergency Certificate to Operate $1 Billion Mid-Atlantic Gas Pipeline After Court Reversal

Williams' Transco has applied for a temporary emergency certificate from FERC to continue operating its new $1 billion natural gas project running through five mid-Atlantic states after the regulator's approval was vacated.

Gas Flows to Cameron LNG Fall as Hurricane Francine Nears

The amount of natural gas flowing to the Cameron LNG export plant in Louisiana dropped on Tuesday, just one day before Tropical Storm Francine was expected to hit the Louisiana coast near Cameron as a hurricane, data from financial firm LSEG showed.

TC Energy's $737 Million Indigenous Pipeline Deal Faces Delay

TC Energy's $737 million deal to sell a minority stake in its Canadian natural gas pipeline system to a consortium of Indigenous communities has been delayed due to a transaction structuring issue, the company said on Tuesday.

Permian Basin to Gain 7.3 Bcf/d in Pipeline Capacity Amid Gas Glut

New pipeline projects in the Permian Basin will add 7.3 Bcf/d of gas capacity, addressing growing production and easing pressure on Waha Hub prices.

U.S. Regulators Approve Startup Preparations for Plaquemines LNG Plant in Louisiana

Federal regulators on Friday gave Venture Global LNG permission to begin preparations for the start-up of liquefied natural gas equipment at its Plaquemines export plant in Louisiana, taking a step closer to first LNG production for the facility, about 20 miles south of New Orleans.

Azerbaijani President Confident on Ukraine Gas Route Talks

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said on Friday he was optimistic of a breakthrough in talks between Moscow and Kyiv to keep Russian gas flowing through Ukraine to several European countries.