Gas

APA Group Receives Funding to Test Methane in Australia’s Gas Pipelines

Australian pipeline operator APA Group has received over $1 million for its renewable methane pilot project to test the viability of the gas as a replacement for LNG.

Nigeria LNG Signs EPC Contract for Train 7 — Oil Minister

Nigeria’s oil minister on Thursday reported that Nigeria LNG has signed the engineering, procurement and construction contract for its Train 7 project.

NextDecade Says Coronavirus Could Delay Timing of Texas LNG Project

NextDecade said the collapse in global LNG demand caused by the coronavirus could delay the company's Final Investment Decision (FID) on its proposed Rio Grande LNG export plant.

Three Enbridge Pipelines Shut After Kentucky Gas Line Fire

The U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration reported that Enbridge has shut three of its pipelines following an explosion on a portion of its Line 10 natural gas line earlier this week.

Williams Announces Agreement on Deepwater Gulf Project

Williams has agreed to transport natural gas from Chevron and Total's Anchor offshore development to the Discovery pipeline system.

Cheniere Moderates 2020 U.S. LNG Growth Estimates

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Cheniere Energy, the largest LNG company in the U.S., has cut its growth estimates for LNG exports as well as its investment in new projects.

Greek-Italian Joint Venture Seeks Contractors for EastMed Gas Pipeline

Greece's DEPA and Italy's Edison are looking for contractors to build part of the EastMed gas pipeline.

Storms Damage Kinder Morgan Sabine Pass Pipeline

Kinder Morgan has declared force majeure on a gas pipeline flowing into the Sabine Pass export plant after storms damaged the pipeline requiring "immediate investigation and repairs.”

Poland's PGNiG Receives LNG Delivery from U.S.

Polish gas giant PGNiG received its third LNG delivery from U.S.-based Cheniere on Tuesday as part of the company's long-term plans to reduce reliance on Russia.

U.S. Natural Gas Futures Rise as Oil Slump Triggers Output Worries

U.S. natural gas futures rose on Monday, after falling nearly 9%, as the industry prepares for associated gas production to fall in line with the decline in oil production.

Declining ‘Associated Gas’ Signals Opportunity for Dry Gas Basins

As crude oil producers throttle back production in associated-gas basins, it may signal growth opportunities for dry gas basins such as Haynesville and Marcellus/Utica.

Cheniere Energy Midship Pipeline Approved for Service

The Midship natural gas pipeline, owned and operated by Cheniere Energy, has been approved by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to begin service.

Asia, Europe Buyers Cancel Nearly 20 U.S. LNG Cargoes for June Loading - Sources

According to several trading sources, buyers in Europe and Asia have canceled nearly 20 LNG cargoes for loading in the U.S. in June.

U.S. Gas Futures Jump to 9-Week High as Output Slides

Futures prices for U.S. natural gas jumped to their highest level in nine weeks as oil producers shut in wells amid collapsing demand.

Gas Pipe Upgrade Made Easy with Shur Stop

Spire Energy is a public utility serving more than 1.7 million customers in Alabama, Mississippi and Missouri, making it the fifth-largest publicly traded natural gas company in the United States.

New Analysis Showing Need for Rapid Pivot to Gas

International energy consultancy Xodus Group released a new analysis showing that a rapid pivot to gas will be required to deal with rising global energy demand.

Bidders for ADNOC Gas Pipelines in Talks for $8 Billion Loan: Sources

U.S.-based Global Infrastructure Partners is heading a consortium of buyers looking for up to $8 billion in financing to invest in ADNOC natural gas pipeline assets.

Pipeline Upgrades to Increase Natural Gas Flows into New England

Several natural gas pipeline upgrades are either planned or under construction in New England, which will increase deliverability into the region over the next several years, according to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).

Shell Greenlights $6.4 Billion Australia Natural Gas Project

Shell announced it has made a final investment decision (FID) to proceed with a $6.4 billion natural gas project in Queensland, Australia.

U.S. Natural Gas Prices Jump 5% as Output Falls

Prices for natural gas rose 5% in the U.S. on Thursday as production falls in line with cuts to crude oil output.

Pieridae Delays Nova Scotia LNG Export Plant FID Due to Pandemic

Canadian energy firm Pieridae joins the growing list of companies delaying final investment decisions on major projects this year, specifically on its Goldboro liquefied natural gas export plant in Nova Scotia.

FERC Issues Favorable Environmental Assessment for Double E Pipeline

Summit Midstream and Exxon Mobil's Double E pipeline carrying natural gas from the Permian Basin to the Waha Hub in Texas has received a favorable environmental review from U.S. regulators.

PGNiG Loads First LNG Tankers in Lithuania

Polish gas giant PGNiG has sold and loaded the first two cargos of LNG from its reloading terminal in Lithuania.

U.S. LNG Cargoes Heading to China After Beijing Awards Tax Waivers

For the first time in over a year, cargoes of U.S. LNG are heading to China after the government began awarding tax waivers to some importers.

Sonatrach Fills Algerian GR7 Gas Pipeline

Algerian oil and gas company SONATRACH has successfully filled its GR7 gas pipeline.

INEOS to Postpone Forties Pipeline System Shutdown

UK pipeline operator INEOS is delaying the planned shutdown of it's Forties Pipeline System.

North Dakota Regulators Approve ONEOK Pipeline

State regulators in North Dakota have approved a proposed pipeline expansion project from ONEOK.

Qatar Petroleum Maintains Scope of LNG Expansion, Postpones Production — CEO

The CEO of Qatar Petroleum said that while the company intends to delay the start of production of its LNG facility, there are no plans to reduce the scope of the expansion project.

Cheniere Applies to Begin Service on Midship Pipeline

Cheniere has applied to the U.S. FERC to begin service on its Midship natural gas pipeline.

AGA Chair Diane Leopold Brings Positive Outlook to Challenging Period for Industry

Diane Leopold became chair of the American Gas Association just in time for an unprecedented economic shutdown in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The executive vice president and co-chief operating officer of Dominion Energy, talked to P&GJ about the challenges and opportunities facing the natural gas industry.