Gas
Repairing Finland-Estonia Gas Pipeline May Take Months, Operator Says
Repairing a subsea gas pipeline connecting Finland and Estonia that was shut on Sunday due to a suspected leak could take months or more if a puncture is confirmed, Finnish gas system operator Gasgrid said.
Gas Pipeline Between Finland and Estonia Shut After Suspected Leak
A subsea gas pipeline connecting Finland and Estonia was shut early on Sunday after an unusual drop in pressure probably caused by a leak, Finnish gas system company Gasgrid and Estonian operator Elering said.
RWE CEO Warns of Gas Supply Risks in Germany
Germany must speed up construction of gas import infrastructure to avoid supply squeezes, the CEO of the country's largest utility told news outlet WirtschaftsWoche, adding the risk of soaring energy prices had not been fully contained.
Tellurian Asks FERC for 3-Year Extension to Finish Louisiana Driftwood LNG Export Plant
U.S. energy company Tellurian Inc. has asked federal energy regulators for more time to build its Driftwood liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plant in Louisiana.
UAE's ADNOC Awards $17 Billion of Contracts for Gas Project, Including Subsea Pipelines
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) said on Thursday it had awarded contracts worth about $16.94 billion for a gas project that aims to operate with net zero carbon dioxide emissions, adding it would be the first in the world to do so.
Gas Pipeline Explosion Prompts Temporary Closure of Highway in Oklahoma's Major County
(P&GJ) — Reports from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol reveal that a gas pipeline explosion led to the temporary shutdown of a major highway in Major County on Wednesday morning.
BP Explores $1 Billion Sale of Stake in US Pipelines
BP Plc is exploring the sale of a 49% stake in its U.S. oil and gas pipeline network in the Gulf of Mexico, hoping to raise as much as $1 billion, according to people familiar with the matter.
BP Launches First US Biogas Plant Since Archaea Acquisition
BP on Wednesday launched its first plant processing renewable gas from landfill since its $4 billion acquisition of the largest U.S. biogas producer, Archaea Energy, last December.
Trafigura Secures $400 Million Loan Facility to Purchase LNG from US Exporters
Commodity trader Trafigura on Wednesday said it has secured two revolving credit facilities totaling $400 million, supported by insurance from the Export-Import Bank of the United States.
Equitrans Midstream and PHMSA Collaborate to Improve MVP Pipeline Safety
(P&GJ) — Equitrans Midstream, the operator of the Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP), entered into an agreement on Oct. 3 with the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) to strengthen the pipeline's safety and regulatory compliance.
416-Mile Coastal GasLink Pipeline Project 98% Complete
(P&GJ) — TC Energy’s Coastal GasLink pipeline project is 98% complete, signaling the culmination of a significant milestone in the development of the 670-km (416-mile) pipeline, according to the company’s September construction update.
Projects September 2023
The Trans Mountain expansion project plans to call on oil producers to start filling the pipeline in the days ahead, the head of shipper Canadian Natural Resources said during a quarterly earnings call.
LNG Custody Transfer System Provides Transparency
(P&GJ) — With the skyrocketing cost of fuel, the value of any mistakes made while loading and unloading liquid natural gas (LNG) carriers is increasing. This makes it even more important for plant and instrumentation managers to have access to the most accurate measurement tools.
US LNG Exports Slump in September as Plant Outages Pare Output
U.S. LNG exports in September decreased slightly compared to August, primarily due to maintenance outages at key gas-processing plants. Cheniere's Corpus Christi facility operated at reduced capacity for four days, while ongoing maintenance at Berkshire Hathaway Energy's Cove Point facility in Maryland also impacted LNG exports last month.
Venture Global Expands Partnership with Baker Hughes for Modular LNG System
(P&GJ) — Venture Global LNG has extended its partnership with Baker Hughes to develop a modularized LNG system and power island. This expansion comes as part of a master equipment supply agreement, recently expanded to over 100 million tons per annum (MTPA) from the initial 70 MTPA.
Moldova Will No Longer Buy Gas from Russia's Gazprom
Much of Moldova will no longer buy gas from Russian energy giant Gazprom, Moldovan Energy Minister Victor Parlicov said on Monday, referring to parts of the country that capital Chisinau controlled and not breakaway areas.
Eni Makes Major Gas Discovery in Indonesia
Italian energy group Eni has made a significant gas discovery in Indonesia, opening the door to strengthening its position in the Asian country, where it has been present since 2001 with a portfolio of exploration and production assets.
Study Finds Growth Within Thermal Flowmeter Market
(P&GJ) — Thermal flowmeters are riding the surge of gas flow measurement in both renewable and traditional natural gas applications, according to a new study from Flow Research, “The World Market for Thermal Flowmeters.”
Turkey's BOTAS to Supply 2 Million Cubic Meters of Gas to Moldova Starting in October
Turkey's state gas grid operator BOTAS said on Thursday it had signed a deal to supply Moldova with 2 million cubic meters of natural gas per day from October, in the second such agreement announced by the operator in as many days.
Cheniere Energy's Gas Intake at Texas LNG Plant Down for Fifth Day
Gas flows to Cheniere Energy's Corpus Christi, Texas, LNG export plant on Friday were reduced for a fifth consecutive day, according to data provider LSEG.
Joint Venture to Establish First LNG Ship Bunkering Hub in U.S. Gulf
A joint venture is developing the first dedicated LNG bunkering facility for ships in the U.S. Gulf amid efforts by the maritime industry to find cleaner fuel solutions, executives said on Thursday.
Woodside Needs New Seismic Approval for Scarborough Gas Project
Australia's federal court on Thursday halted approval for Woodside to conduct seismic blasting under the seabed for its $12 billion Scarborough gas project after a legal challenge by an Indigenous woman.
Saudi Aramco to Acquire Stake in EIG's MidOcean Energy for LNG Expansion
Saudi Arabia's oil group Aramco said on Thursday it had agreed to acquire a strategic minority stake in LNG company MidOcean Energy for $500 million, with an option to increase the size of the shareholding.
Enbridge Launches New Gas Capacity Open Season for C1 Transportation Service
(P&GJ) — Enbridge Gas is hosting a new capacity open season for C1 firm transportation service, providing up to 317,000 GJ/d starting on Nov. 1, 2026, for a minimum five-year term along the Dawn (Facilities) to Dawn (Vector) transportation path.
NextEra Energy to Sell Florida City Gas to Chesapeake Utilities for $923 Million
NextEra Energy said on Tuesday it plans to sell Florida City Gas (FCG) to Chesapeake Utilities for $923 million in cash. FCG’s natural gas infrastructure encompasses approximately 3,800 miles of distribution mains and 80 miles of transmission pipelines.
Shell and Trinidad's National Gas Company Sign New Supply Agreement
Shell Plc on Friday signed an agreement to supply Trinidad and Tobago's National Gas Company (NGC) with natural gas through 2036, including from the yet-to-be developed Manatee offshore field, according to the state gas company.
Mexico's First LNG Plant to Receive Final Piece in Days
The last major piece of infrastructure needed to start production at Mexico's first floating LNG plant is set to depart from a Texas shipyard next week, the U.S. Coast Guard said in a notice to shippers.
FERC Approves Sempra's Port Arthur LNG Phase 2 Expansion Project
(P&GJ) — Sempra Infrastructure has announced that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has approved the permit authorizing the Port Arthur LNG Phase 2 expansion project under development at Port Arthur LNG in Jefferson County, Texas.
TC Energy's Coastal GasLink Pipeline Fined for Environmental Non-Compliance
British Columbia has fined Coastal GasLink, the natural gas pipeline being built by TC Energy, $256,810 for non-compliance with environmental regulations, the Canadian province said on Thursday.
Russian Oil Producers Send CPC Blend to UAE, Open New Export Route
Russian oil producers supplied their first cargoes of CPC Blend crude to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in August and September, four traders told Reuters, opening up a new export route as Moscow looks to find new customers and skirt Western sanctions.
- Keystone Oil Pipeline Resumes Operations After Temporary Shutdown
- Freeport LNG Plant Runs Near Zero Consumption for Fifth Day
- Biden Administration Buys Oil for Emergency Reserve Above Target Price
- Mexico Seizes Air Liquide's Hydrogen Plant at Pemex Refinery
- Enbridge to Invest $500 Million in Pipeline Assets, Including Expansion of 850-Mile Gray Oak Pipeline
