Gas transmission

Pipeline Operator Enterprise Products to Buy Pinon Midstream for $950 Million

The oil and gas pipeline industry has seen increased consolidation since last year as U.S. production grows and as problems with permits for new pipelines have made existing operators more valuable.

Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea Ink Deal for $25 Billion Gas Pipeline Project

That project is expected to cost $25 billion and have a capacity of 30 billion cubic meters per year, to be completed in three phases as it links up to existing infrastructure.

TC Energy Completes $1.14 Billion Sale of Portland Natural Gas Transmission System

TC Energy Corp. has completed the sale of its Portland Natural Gas Transmission System for $1.14 billion, in partnership with Northern New England Investment Company, Inc., a subsidiary of Énergir.

Spain’s Cepsa Sells Iberian Gas Unit for $302 Million to Empresas Copec

Spain's second-largest oil company Cepsa has agreed to sell its liquefied gas division Gasib in Spain and Portugal to a unit of Chile's Empresas Copec for $302.42 million, the companies said on Friday.

Tennessee Pipeline Gets Initial FERC Approval

FERC has given a preliminary green light to East Tennessee Natural Gas to build 122 miles of 30-inch-diameter natural gas pipeline, providing about 300,000 dekatherms per day of firm natural gas transportation to the Tennessee Valley Authority’s Kingston Fossil Plant.

Brazos Midstream Nears Completion of 175-Mile Gas Pipeline in Midland Basin

The pipeline network covers several counties including Ector, Howard, and Midland, and will connect to 10 compressor stations. Once this phase is completed, Brazos will manage around 260 miles of gathering pipelines in the Midland Basin.

BP Tells Regulators Venture Global's LNG Plant Doesn't Need More Time to Start Production

Oil and gas producer BP Plc told federal regulators on Wednesday that it has reviewed confidential commissioning documents and does not believe Venture Global LNG needs more time to begin commercial production.

Corrosion Control: Options for Combating Damage Due to Black Powder in Pipelines

Black powder (BP) is an industry name for the abrasive, reactive particulate contamination present in all gas and hydrocarbon fluid transmission lines. Black powder ranges from light brown to black, and the mineral makeup varies per production field around the world.

Germany Issues Arrest Warrant for Ukrainian in Nord Stream Pipeline Attack, But Suspect Has Fled, Officials Say

Poland received a European arrest warrant issued by Berlin in connection with the 2022 attack on Nord Stream pipelines, but the suspect, a Ukrainian man named as Volodymyr Z, has already left Poland, Polish prosecutors told Reuters.

Swan Energy to Sell $399 Million Stake in LNG Terminal to Turkish Firm

Indian oil and gas firm Swan Energy plans to sell a stake in one of its LNG terminals to Turkish state energy company BOTAS in a deal worth $399 million, it said in an exchange filing on Wednesday.

Russian Court Freezes $1.2 Billion in Linde UK Assets Over Gas Processing Dispute

A Russian court has ordered that assets worth around $1.15 billion of a British subsidiary of German industrial gases company Linde be frozen in a dispute over a gas processing plant, court filings showed on Wednesday.

CPP Investments Acquires $843 Million Stake in Private Midstream Firm Tallgrass Energy

Based in Denver, Colorado, Tallgrass is a leading infrastructure company operating a network of more than 10,000 miles of pipeline assets across 14 states in the U.S.

Alabama Town to Begin $2.8 Million Natural Gas Pipeline Project with Infrastructure Funds

Cordova, Alabama, will kick off a major natural gas pipeline replacement project with a groundbreaking ceremony on August 20.

Gazprom's Gas Transit Through Ukraine Continues Amid Reported Clashes Near Sudzha

The Ukrainian transit operator said on Wednesday that Russian natural gas continued to transit Ukraine as normal despite reports of clashes near the Russian town of Sudzha where Russian gas flows into Ukraine.

Cheniere's South Texas LNG Project 62% Complete, Ahead of Schedule

The company also added that its Corpus Christi Stage 3 project, an export facility in South Texas, was progressing ahead of schedule, and was 62.4% complete as of June 30.

Ukraine Pierces Russian Border Near Major Gas Transmission Hub

Russia said on Wednesday that it was fighting intense battles against Ukrainian forces which had penetrated the Kursk region near a major natural gas transmission hub in one of the largest incursions into Russia since the war began in February 2022.

Osaka Gas, ADNOC Sign Landmark Agreement for Long-Term LNG Supply

Osaka Gas has signed a long-term deal with UAE's ADNOC for the delivery of up to 0.8 million metric tons per annum of liquefied natural gas to secure stable supplies.

U.S. Natural Gas Producers Plan Further Output Cuts as Prices Plummet

Major U.S. natural gas producers are preparing to further curtail production in the second half of 2024, after prices sank nearly 40% over the past two months.

Trace Midstream Acquires LM Energy’s Delaware Basin Gas Gathering, Transportation Assets

Trace Midstream Partners II has acquired LM Energy’s gas gathering and transportation assets in the Northern Delaware Basin, adding 170 miles of pipeline and 12 compressor stations to its portfolio.

New Gas Pipeline Projects Underway Across Latin America

In Latin America, at the moment, there are a series of projects to build, expand and rehabilitate gas pipelines, which are of great importance to the strengthening of midstream infrastructure of those countries.

Enbridge Eyes Data Center Market, Increases Profit Forecast and Pipeline Capacity

Pipeline operator Enbridge raised its full-year profit forecast on Friday as it benefits from newly acquired assets and said it was well-positioned to capitalize on growing demand for natural gas to supply U.S. data centers.

U.S. Dominates Global Natural Gas Production and LNG Exports

The U.S. has reinforced its position as the leading global producer of natural gas and LNG exporter, with notable increases in LNG supply and significant reductions in European and Russian gas imports.

Russian Pipeline Gas Exports to Europe Reach Highest This Year

Russian energy giant Gazprom's average daily natural gas supplies to Europe in July reached their highest this year, up 5.7% compared with a year ago and 12% higher than in June, Reuters calculations showed.

U.S. LNG Exports Fall Again in July on Freeport LNG's Slow Restart

Texas-based Freeport LNG is the country's second-largest LNG export facility, and its production woes in the last few years have played a crucial role in swings in U.S. natural gas and global LNG prices.

AI Data Center Boom Drives Future Gas Demand for TC Energy

TC Energy revealed that 300 data centers under construction in the U.S. will require an additional 6-8 Bcf/d of natural gas, with over 60% of these centers located within 50 miles of their pipelines.

365-Mile Blackcomb Pipeline Project Greenlit to Boost Permian Gas Flow to Gulf Coast

Enbridge, WhiteWater and MPLX have approved the 365-mile Blackcomb Pipeline to transport up to 2.5 Bcf/d of natural gas from the Permian Basin to the Gulf Coast. The project aims to enhance gas takeaway capacity and is slated for completion in late 2026.

India's HPCL Seeks LNG Deals, Eyes December Start for New Terminal

India's Hindustan Petroleum is scouting for LNG import deals as it expects to start its 5 million ton per year LNG terminal in western India by end of this year, its head of finance said on Tuesday.

Texas Needs More Natural Gas Pipelines as Prices Turn Negative Again

Analysts say that is a sure sign the Permian Basin region needs more gas pipelines, which has already prompted Kinder Morgan, Energy Transfer and other U.S. energy firms to propose new projects.

Enterprise to Grow NGL Export Capacity at Houston Ship Channel

Enterprise Products Partners is expanding the company’s NGL export capacity by 300,000 bbl/d in the Houston Ship Channel to meet strong demand.

Williams' $1 Billion Gas Pipeline Blocked by U.S. Appeals Court, Derailing Five-State Project

Williams Cos.’ $1 billion pipeline project is halted after a U.S. appeals court overturns the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's approval, citing inadequate environmental and public interest reviews.