Gas
EPA Drops Methane Emissions Rule
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it is dropping rules established in 2016 to limit methane emissions from oil and gas production and pipelines, a move that was applauded by the American Petroleum Institute but may have little effect on much of the industry.
ConocoPhillips Pulls Flaring Permit Extension Request at 41 Texas Sites
ConocoPhillips has withdrawn a request for Texas energy regulators to extend faring permits for 41 production sites in the state.
LNG Investments Vanish in 2020 as Coronavirus Slashes Oil and Gas Prices
For the first time in nearly two decades, some analysts believe that no new LNG export projects could be approved this year as the global coronavirus pandemic has destroyed oil and gas prices.
GMRC Report: Rotating to the Future – Relevance Today and a Revolutionary Tomorrow
While change in the natural gas industry is happening at an accelerated pace, GMRC is thriving by embracing flexibility, adaptability and facilitating learning in action.
Death Toll from Bangladesh Gas Explosion Rises to 24
The death toll from a gas pipeline explosion in a mosque outside Bangladesh’s capital rose to 24 on Sunday while authorities were examining how a leakage caused the accident during evening prayers.
Gas Pipeline Blast Injures Dozens Praying at Bangladesh Mosque
An explosion from an underground gas pipeline burned dozens of worshippers at a Muslim mosque in Bangladesh on Saturday.
Hungary Signs Gas Deal with Shell, its First in the West
Hungary has signed a six-year deal to purchase 250 million cubic meters of LNG from Shell, its first gas deal with a western company.
Chevron Delays Restart of Gorgon LNG Train for Additional Repairs
Chevron is delaying the restart of Train 2 at its Gorgon LNG plant in Western Australia until October to allow for additional repairs.
Police Investigating Bomb Hoax at Texas Pipeline Construction Site
State and federal law enforcement officials are investigating a device made to look like a bomb that was placed near a construction site for Kinder Morgan's Permian Highway Pipeline in Texas.
San Mateo Midstream Provides Pipeline, Black River LNG Updates
San Mateo midstream provided updates on Tuesday to several of its ongoing pipeline projects as well as on the expansion of its Black River LNG plant in New Mexico.
U.S. Department of Interior Requests Expedited Environmental Reviews for Energy Projects from Trump Administration
The U.S. Department of Interior has asked the Trump Administration to fast track environmental reviews for several major energy and infrastructure projects, including LNG facilities and pipelines.
Enbridge Restores Offshore Pipelines After Hurricane Shutdown
Enbridge has restored operations on two of its offshore natural gas pipelines in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico after Hurricane Laura prompted shutdowns last week.
Texas Authorities 'Neutralize' Suspicious Package Near Pipeline Construction Site
Authorities in Texas removed a suspicious package near a construction site for Kinder Morgan's Permian Highway Pipeline on Tuesday.
Energy Transfer Announces Completion of Lone Star Express Pipeline Expansion Project
Energy Transfer has completed the expansion of its Lone Star Express natural gas liquids pipeline.
Brazil's Lower House to Vote on End to Petrobras Virtual Gas Monopoly, Encourage Pipelines
The lower house of Brazil's parliament is set to vote soon on legislation that would end the state-owned energy company Petrobras' virtual monopoly of the natural gas industry, opening up the sector, including pipelines, to private investment.
Cheniere Says no Storm Major Damage to Sabine Pass Facility, Pipelines
Cheniere Energy, the largest U.S. LNG producer, said on Monday that the company's Sabine Pass LNG facility and pipeline assets were not significantly damaged by Hurricane Laura.
Storm Knocks Out U.S. Gulf of Mexico Natural Gas Pipeline
Enbridge reported on Monday that the company's natural gas pipeline which serves four offshore production platforms in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico remained out of commission after Hurricane Laura devastated the area.
High Storage Levels Mean Weak Gas Prices Expected for European Winter
Analysts are expecting weak gas prices in the European market over the winter season as storage levels are already nearly full due to a sharp drop in demand early this year as countries went into lockdown to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Russia's Lukoil Suspends Uzbek Gas Exports to China Due to Weak Demand
An official from Russia's Lukoil said in a conference call on Friday the company has suspended gas deliveries to China from its projects in Uzbekistan due to weak demand amid the coronavirus pandemic.
U.S. Energy Exports Severely Disrupted by Hurricane Laura
Hurricane Laura severely impacted U.S. oil and gas exports this week as the Category 4 storm forced the closure of several facilities on the country's Gulf Coast.
Hydrogen Delivers New Future for Holland’s Pipeline Network
The European Union’s ambitious decarbonization policies and plans for a green economic recovery will have repercussions on the continent’s pipeline networks, none more so than Holland’s.
Europe Faces High Hurdles to Make Hydrogen Hype Reality
The European Union's goal to increase the use of zero-carbon hydrogen faces steep challenges as the move would require billions in investments from countries already reeling from the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic.
Kinder Morgan Gets OK to Put Last Elba Island LNG Unit in Service
The Federal Energy Regulatory Energy Commission has granted a request from Kinder Morgan to put the final train at its Elba Island LNG plant into service.
Philippine Energy Chief Says LNG Projects Still on Track Despite Virus Delays
Four LNG import projects in the Philippines are still on track for approval despite "minor delays" due to the coronavirus pandemic, the country's energy secretary said on Thursday.
Phillips 66 Shuts More Louisiana Facilities, Pipelines as Hurricane Approaches
Phillips 66 announced it is closing additional facilities in Louisiana in preparation of Hurricane Laura's landfall on Wednesday evening.
Investigation into Baltimore Explosion Finds Gas Utility Equipment Not to Blame
An investigation by Baltimore Gas and Electric into a recent fatal gas explosion in the city discovered that the company's pipes and equipment were not responsible for the blast.
Bodies of Remaining 2 Missing in Texas Port Explosion Found
The bodies of the 2 crew members from a dredging vessel who were missing after the ship struck a pipeline causing an explosion on Friday have been found.
Blackstone to Sell 40% Stake in Cheniere Limited Partnership
The Blackstone Group announced on Monday that it will sell about 40% of its stake in its limited partnership with Cheniere Energy.
Draft of EU Methane Strategy Shies Away from Binding Emissions Standards
A draft of the European Union's strategy to reduce methane emissions in the region will not impose binding standards on natural gas imported and sold in the bloc.
Kinder Morgan Says Last Unit at Georgia Elba Island LNG Plant Ready
Kinder Morgan has asked regulators for permission to put its 10th and final train at Elba Island LNG facility in Georgia into service.
- Trump Aims to Revive 1,200-Mile Keystone XL Pipeline Despite Major Challenges
- Valero Considers All Options, Including Sale, for California Refineries Amid Regulatory Pressure
- ConocoPhillips Eyes Sale of $1 Billion Permian Assets Amid Marathon Acquisition
- ONEOK Agrees to Sell Interstate Gas Pipelines to DT Midstream for $1.2 Billion
- Energy Transfer Reaches FID on $2.7 Billion, 2.2 Bcf/d Permian Pipeline
- U.S. LNG Export Growth Faces Uncertainty as Trump’s Tariff Proposal Looms, Analysts Say
- Tullow Oil on Track to Deliver $600 Million Free Cash Flow Over Next 2 Years
- Energy Transfer Reaches FID on $2.7 Billion, 2.2 Bcf/d Permian Pipeline
- GOP Lawmakers Slam New York for Blocking $500 Million Pipeline Project
- Texas Oil Company Challenges $250 Million Insurance Collateral Demand for Pipeline, Offshore Operations