Gas
Williams Places Transco’s Southside Expansion Project in Service, Adds 423 MMcf/d Capacity
Williams has announced that its Southside Reliability Enhancement project is now fully operational, increasing natural gas capacity in North Carolina and Virginia.
ONEOK Finalizes $1.2 Billion Sale of Natural Gas Pipelines to DT Midstream
ONEOK Inc. has completed the sale of its three interstate natural gas pipeline systems to DT Midstream Inc. for $1.2 billion in cash. The deal included the Guardian Pipeline, Midwestern Gas Transmission, and Viking Gas Transmission systems.
FERC Rejects Effort to Regulate Williams’ Gathering Line
(P&GJ) — The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) just gave a big boost to interstate pipelines that are considering new connections between shale fields and customers.
Zoo Zaps Gas Line Woes Using Plastic Pipe
(P&GJ) — The latest renovation at the Baton Rouge Zoo included an important one that visitors will never see. Buried under the canal at the entrance is a new natural gas supply pipeline that will also protect the zoo and the more than 200,000 annual visitors.
Court Temporarily Halts Construction of Tennessee Pipeline
(P&GJ) — Environmental opposition continues to bedevil proposed pipeline projects, both at the state and federal level, and Kinder Morgan’s Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company’s Cumberland Pipeline project is the latest poster child.
Cheniere Produces First LNG at Corpus Christi Stage 3 Project
Cheniere Energy on Monday said that liquefied natural gas (LNG) was produced for the first time from the first train (Train 1) of its Corpus Christi Stage 3 Liquefaction Project.
U.S. Natural Gas Prices Surge 23% Amid Cold Snap, Rising LNG Demand
U.S. natural gas futures soared more than 23% on Monday to mark their biggest daily percentage increase in two months, fueled by forecasts for more cold weather in January and an increased amount of gas flowing to liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants.
EXIM Approves $527 Million for Guyana Gas-to-Energy Project Supporting U.S. Jobs
The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) has approved $527 million in financing for a gas-to-energy project in Guyana, aiming to strengthen the country’s energy security and reduce its carbon footprint.
‘Skyrocketing’ Costs Loom Large for Urban Infrastructure Construction
(P&GJ) – When the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) held its 2024 annual meeting in Anaheim, California, in November it extended operations for an ongoing task force studying ways to better integrate regulations for natural gas and electricity delivery systems.
Projects December 2024
Explore the latest updates in pipeline and gas infrastructure, featuring new systems, expansions, and innovative developments shaping the industry. Stay informed on significant projects that enhance operational efficiency and drive growth in the energy sector.
Editor’s Notebook: Happier Days Off the U.S. Gulf Coast
In this exclusive Pipeline & Gas Journal article, Enbridge unveils plans for two new offshore pipelines in the Gulf of Mexico to support bp's Kaskida project, showcasing the region's ongoing oil and gas infrastructure expansion.
Cerilon GTL Secures Final Permit for North Dakota Gas-to-Liquids Facility
Cerilon GTL has received the final major permit required to move forward with its innovative gas-to-liquids (GTL) facility near Williston, North Dakota.
Venture Global LNG Seeks Force Majeure Extension to 2025, IPO Filing Reveals
Venture Global LNG wants to extend the force majeure at its Calcasieu Pass liquefied natural gas plant in Louisiana to 2025, delaying first supplies under long-term contracts to three years after starting production, according to its initial public offering document.
Japan Gas Lobby Calls for Diplomacy to End LNG Destination Clauses
The head of the Japan Gas Association on Friday urged the government to enhance diplomatic efforts to eliminate destination clauses in long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) contracts, ensuring flexibility for resale in response to demand trends.
APGA Chair Focuses on Safety, Lines of Communication
Pipeline & Gas Journal presents an exclusive profile of Kathy Garcia, APGA Chair and CPS Energy executive. With over 6,000 miles of underground pipelines under her purview, Garcia shares insights on APGA’s priorities, infrastructure growth, and natural gas advocacy, emphasizing collaboration and innovation in the energy sector.
Kinder Morgan Approves $1.4 Billion Mississippi Crossing Project to Boost Southeast Gas Supply
Tennessee Gas Pipeline, a Kinder Morgan subsidiary, greenlights the 206-mile Mississippi Crossing Project, set to deliver up to 1.5 Bcf/d to Southeast U.S. markets by 2028.
YPF and Shell Partner to Advance $50 Billion Argentina LNG Project
Argentina's state-run oil company YPF and oil major Shell signed an agreement to develop the country's flagship liquefied natural gas (LNG) project, the companies said on Thursday.
Chevron, Woodside Agree to Western Australia LNG Asset Swap
Woodside and Chevron said on Thursday they would streamline oil and gas operations in Western Australia through a stake swap deal, a move resulting in the Australian energy giant exiting the $34 billion Wheatstone LNG project.
U.S. Imposes New Sanctions on Entities Linked to Nord Stream 2 Pipeline
The United States issued fresh sanctions on Wednesday on several Russia-based entities over their involvement in the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, the State Department said, including new measures against the operator of the project.
Biden Administration Warns of Risks in LNG Export Expansion, Cites Price and Emissions Concerns
The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden released a long-awaited study on the economic and environmental impacts of liquefied natural gas exports on Tuesday, saying the results underscored the need for a cautious approach to new permits.
Chevron Australia Secures 10-Year Gas Supply Deal with Alcoa
U.S. oil giant Chevron's Australian unit said on Tuesday it would supply a total of 130 petajoules of gas to aluminum producer Alcoa over a 10-year period starting 2028.
Slovakia's SPP, Partners Urge Continued Ukraine Gas Transit
Slovakia's main gas buyer SPP said on Tuesday it and other groups from Hungary, Austria and Italy had signed a declaration in support of continued natural gas transit through Ukraine.
Tamboran, APA Group to Develop 23-Mile Sturt Plateau Pipeline in Australia
The 23-mile (37-kilometer) pipeline will connect the planned Sturt Plateau Compression Facility to APA’s existing Amadeus Gas Pipeline, serving as the delivery point for gas volumes under a long-term gas sales agreement (GSA) with the Northern Territory Government.
Phillips 66 to Sell $865 Million Stake in 500-Mile Gulf Coast Express Pipeline to ArcLight
Phillips 66 is selling its $865 million stake in the Gulf Coast Express Pipeline to ArcLight Capital Partners, with Kinder Morgan remaining a co-owner. The sale surpasses Phillips 66’s $3 billion divestiture goal, supporting shareholder returns and debt reduction.
Delek Logistics Acquires Gravity Water for $285 Million
This acquisition complements Delek's recent purchase of H2O Midstream and strengthens the company’s crude and produced water gathering and disposal services in the Midland Basin.
Boardwalk Approves 110-Mile, 1.16 Bcf/d Mississippi Kosci Junction Pipeline Project
Boardwalk Pipelines has approved the 1.16 Bcf/d Kosci Junction Pipeline project, a major investment by its subsidiary Gulf South Pipeline Company LLC. The 110-mile pipeline will expand natural gas capacity to support growing energy needs in Mississippi and the southeastern United States.
PGJ Exclusive (sponsored): How Southern Star revolutionized operations with a one-stop shop asset management upgrade
Southern Star is a key player in the natural gas sector. Overseeing 5,800 miles of pipeline, 43 compressor stations and eight gas porosity storage fields, the company has many assets and work processes to manage and maintain. Read how Southern Star gained a 25% increase in efficiency and optimized time and resources through an upgraded asset management system.
Texas Oil Company Challenges $250 Million Insurance Collateral Demand for Pipeline, Offshore Operations
An independent Texas oil and gas producer is striking back against a group of insurance companies, which collectively are seeking $250 million in collateral beyond what the oil company has already contracted for bonds backing its production activities.
Austria's OMV Terminates Gazprom Gas Contract Amid Ukraine War-Related Supply Dispute
Austria's OMV said on Wednesday it had terminated its long-term gas supply contract with Gazprom after the Russian firm stopped deliveries last month amid a row that has been highly politicized due to the war in Ukraine.
DOE Holds Up Louisiana LNG Approvals Pending FERC Reviews
The U.S. Department of Energy said on Tuesday it is not able to complete reviews of two liquefied natural gas projects in Louisiana until an independent regulatory body finishes its environmental assessments.
- Trump Aims to Revive 1,200-Mile Keystone XL Pipeline Despite Major Challenges
- Energy Transfer Reaches FID on $2.7 Billion, 2.2 Bcf/d Permian Pipeline
- Boardwalk Approves 110-Mile, 1.16 Bcf/d Mississippi Kosci Junction Pipeline Project
- Kinder Morgan Approves $1.4 Billion Mississippi Crossing Project to Boost Southeast Gas Supply
- Colonial Shuts Largest U.S. Gasoline Pipeline to Investigate Leak
- Tullow Oil on Track to Deliver $600 Million Free Cash Flow Over Next 2 Years
- GOP Lawmakers Slam New York for Blocking $500 Million Pipeline Project
- Enbridge Should Rethink Old, Troubled Line 5 Pipeline, IEEFA Says
- Energy Transfer Reaches FID on $2.7 Billion, 2.2 Bcf/d Permian Pipeline
- Polish Pipeline Operator Offers Firm Capacity to Transport Gas to Ukraine in 2025
