Gas transmission
Sinopec in Talks with Pembina Pipeline for LNG Offtake, Cedar LNG Stake, Sources Say
China's Sinopec is in discussions with Pembina Pipeline Corp. for an LNG offtake agreement and equity stake in the Canadian company's proposed Cedar LNG project, sources said.
Pipeline Safety Improves Over Five Years, Focuses on Community Engagement and Low-Carbon Solutions
Despite increases in pipeline mileage and the volume of barrels transported, the American Petroleum Institute's recent report reveals that pipeline safety has seen improvement across various key metrics over the past five years.
TC Energy's Keystone Pipeline Shines in Q1, Achieving Record Operational Reliability
Total earnings from TC Energy's pipeline segments came in at $1.66 billion, primarily driven by the Keystone pipeline, which achieved 96% "operational reliability", TC Energy said.
Iran, Pakistan Seek Ways to Complete Long-Delayed 1,180-Mile Gas Pipeline Project
Iran and Pakistan are looking at ways to complete the long-delayed gas pipeline project between the two countries, Iran's Consul General to Pakistan, Hassan Nourian, said on Monday.
Natural Gas Flows to Freeport LNG in Texas Reach Two-Month High
The amount of natural gas flowing to Freeport LNG's export plant in Texas rose to a two-month high on Sunday in what energy traders said was another sign that the plant was wrapping up a series of outages over the past month or so.
Russia Plans to Pipe 35 Bcm of Gas to China via Kazakhstan, TASS Reports
Russia plans to send some 35 billion cubic meters (Bcm) of natural gas per year to China via Kazakhstan, the TASS news agency reported on Saturday citing Kazakhstan's envoy to Russia, disclosing the potential volumes for the first time.
Kinder Morgan-Backed Gas Pipeline Expansion Prevails in U.S. Appeals Court Decision
The Kinder Morgan-backed Evangeline Pass Expansion project would expand existing pipelines to feed more fuel to Venture Global's Plaquemines liquefied natural gas export terminal in the Gulf of Mexico.
U.S. Faces Natural Gas Shortfall as LNG Canada Terminal Nears Operational Phase
The start-up of LNG Canada, the country's first such export terminal, is likely to strain its natural gas supplies for multiple years and force producers to reduce exports to the U.S., where demand for the fuel is record high, companies said.
Shell Nigeria Inks $100 Million Gas Pipeline Deal with Oyo State
Shell's Nigerian unit has signed an agreement with Oyo state in the south of the country to construct a pipeline delivery system to serve industries in the state at a cost of $100 million, the Oyo government said on Friday.
Energy Transfer Subsidiary Sunoco and NuStar Energy Merger Receives Green Light from Unitholders
The acquisition grants Sunoco access to NuStar's extensive transportation and storage infrastructure, encompassing approximately 9,500 miles of pipeline and 63 terminals.
Plains All American Raises Stake Saddlehorn Pipeline JV, Surpasses Q1 Profit Estimates
Pipeline and storage operator Plains All American raised its stake in the Saddlehorn Pipeline Company joint venture and a mid-Continent basin terminal asset by 10% for about $110 million in cash.
Railroad Commissioner Criticizes Biden's LNG Export Pause at House Committee Hearing
Commissioner Christian denounced President Biden's actions as election year politics, asserting that the pause on LNG exports would neither reduce emissions nor benefit allies, instead making energy more expensive and less accessible.
Russia's Gazprom Sees Worst Loss in Decades as European Gas Sales Collapse
Kremlin-owned gas giant Gazprom said on Thursday it plunged to a net loss of $6.9 billion in 2023, its first annual loss in more than 20 years, amid dwindling gas trade with Europe, once its main sales market.
Targa Resources Beats First-Quarter Core Profit Estimates on Higher Transportation Volumes
Targa Resources beat Wall Street estimates for first-quarter core profit, as the pipeline operator benefitted from higher volumes of natural gas liquids (NGL) transported through its system.
Exxon Pushing Forward with Mozambique LNG Project, Official Says
Exxon Mobil is "optimistic and pushing forward" with its delayed Rovuma LNG project in Mozambique and expects a final investment decision at the end of next year, a company official said on Thursday.
Shell Smashes Forecasts with $7.7 Billion Quarterly Profit Driven by Strong LNG Performance
Shell reported first-quarter profit of $7.7 billion on Thursday, exceeding expectations as disruption to Red Sea shipping and Russian refining boosted oil trading and liquefied natural gas production rose.
Tellurian Sends Production Workers Home Amid Talks for Haynesville Shale Sale
The Houston-based company has been holding talks with potential buyers to sell its Haynesville shale gas business to raise capital for its proposed Driftwood LNG export plant.
U.S. Natural Gas Prices Retreat Amid High Storage Levels Despite Increased LNG Demand
U.S. natural gas futures eased on Tuesday, pressured by large storage levels, after marking its best day in over two years in the previous session, helped by forecasts for more demand than previously expected with an increase in feedgas to Freeport LNG's export plant in Texas.
ONEOK's Q1 Profit Dips Due to Higher Costs, Despite Uptick in Pipeline and Gathering Segments
Pipeline operator ONEOK reported a decline in first-quarter profit on Tuesday due to increased operating costs and capital expenditures. However, the company noted an increase in capacity utilization in its natural gas gathering and pipeline segments, rising from 96% to 97%.
Exxon to Temporarily Shut Guyana Platforms for Pipeline Connection
The 140-mile (225-km) pipeline will feed Guyana's $1.9 billion gas-to-power project aimed at ending the country's dependence on imported fuels and at lowering energy costs for residents.
QatarEnergy Inks $6 Billion Deal for 18 LNG Vessels with China's CSSC
QatarEnergy has finalized an agreement with China State Shipbuilding Corp. (CSSC) for the construction of 18 state-of-the-art LNG vessels, each boasting a capacity of 271,000 cubic meters.
Equitrans Raises Cost Estimate for Mountain Valley Gas Pipeline
Equitrans Midstream Corp. said on Tuesday it expects to complete the construction and final commissioning activities on its Mountain Valley natural gas pipeline by the end of May at an estimated cost of $7.85 billion.
Texas Oil Operators Increase Flaring Amid Weak Gas Prices
Operators drilling for oil in Texas are scrambling to dispose of their excess natural gas amid a supply glut and weak prices, prompting an uptick in flaring requests.
Louisiana Secures $52.7 Million for Pipeline Construction and Natural Gas Infrastructure
The funds, part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, will support pipeline construction projects across various districts, replacing aging infrastructure and acquiring methane leak detection equipment.
U.S. LNG Export Flows Surge to Three-Week High as Texas Freeport Boosts Intake
The amount of natural gas flowing to the seven U.S. LNG export plants was on track to rise by about 5% to a three-week high on Monday as Freeport LNG in Texas started to pull in more feedgas, data from financial firm LSEG showed.
Kinder Morgan Declares Force Majeure on West Texas Gas Pipeline After Fire
Pipeline operator Kinder Morgan said on Friday a fire that erupted on a West Texas natural gas pipeline it operates was extinguished after burning for most of the day.
Uncertainty Clouds EastMed Gas Pipeline Project Timeline, Stakeholders Say
The timeline for a proposed 1,240-mile subsea pipeline connecting East Mediterranean gas reserves to Greece via Cyprus and Crete remains uncertain as stakeholders are reviewing its economic feasibility, delegates from Cyprus and the East Mediterranean Gas Forum (EMGF) said.
Pipeline Projects Seen as Unlikely to Involve Western-Based Companies
(P&GJ) – Inside China, there are numerous large-scale oil and gas pipeline projects that are being built, are currently in the planning stages or have been proposed. Some of these have huge potential significance, and the situation has certainly caught the attention of Western-based companies, which hope to supply equipment, technology or services to one or more of the projects.
Baker Hughes Wins Contract for Huge Aramco Gas Expansion Project
Oilfield services provider Baker Hughes said on Tuesday it has received an order to supply equipment for the third phase of oil giant Aramco's gas network expansion project in Saudi Arabia.
Mountain Valley Pipeline Requests In-Service Approval as Completion Nears
(P&GJ) — The Mountain Valley Pipeline is on the verge of completion, with the company seeking federal approval to commence operations. Although some final touches are pending, the company has submitted a request to FERC to expedite the process and issue an order by May 23.
- Mexican President: Billionaire Slim Interested in Pemex Natural Gas Project
- Freeport LNG Sues Three Contractors Over Defects at Texas Plant
- Energy Transfer Adds 6,000 Miles of Pipeline with $3.25 Billion WTG Midstream Acquisition
- FERC Approves Transco's Texas to Louisiana Gas Pipeline Project
- Williams Says Court Rules in Its Favor in Pipeline Dispute with Energy Transfer
- U.S. to Buy 4.5 Million Barrels of Oil to Replenish Strategic Petroleum Reserve
- Kurdish Oil Smuggling to Iran Flourishes
- U.S. Court Overturns Alaska Oil Lease Sale, Halting Energy Development
- Second Gas Pipeline Rupture in Texas’ Reeves County Raises Environmental Concerns
- Williams Begins Louisiana Pipeline Construction Despite Ongoing Legal Dispute with Energy Transfer
