Gas
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.
4 People Missing After Natural Gas Pipeline Explosion at Texas Port
Four people are missing after a dredging vessel hit a natural gas pipeline causing an explosion at a port in Texas.
Mexico Asks Sempra to Build Second LNG Facility in Return for Approving Permit
The Mexican government has asked Sempra Energy to build a second LNG export facility in the country in return for approving a permit to build an initial facility.
Pennsylvania Fines Sunoco Mariner East 2 NGL Pipeline for Drilling Fluid Spills
Pennsylvania has fined Energy Transfer for drilling fluid spills during the construction of its Mariner East 2 natural gas liquids pipeline.
Rule Allowing LNG Rail Shipments in U.S. Challenged in Court
A new PHMSA rule allowing for LNG shipments by rail, set to take effect in the coming days is being challenged by a group of environmental organizations.
European Personnel Firms Awarded Work on Baltic Pipe Project
Three European oil and gas personnel firms have been awarded contracts to supply workers to assist construction on the EU-backed Baltic Pipe Project.
Kinder Morgan Reroutes Portion of Permian Pipeline, Reaffirms Commitment
Texas energy firm Kinder Morgan remains committed to its Permian Highway Pipeline and has agreed to reroute a short portion of the project after experiencing drilling fluid spills and notable opposition in recent months.
U.S. Natural Gas Futures Jump to 8-Month High on Rising LNG Exports, Hot Weather
U.S. natural gas futures jumped to an eight-month high on Tuesday on rising liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports and forecasts for high air conditioning demand over the next two weeks.
Gas Pipeline to China's First Major Independent LNG Terminal Complete
Work has been completed on a subsea gas pipeline connecting the country's first major privately owned terminal with a local gas grid.
Tellurian Cuts Pipelines to Reduce Phase 1 Costs at U.S. LNG Export Plant
Tellurian has announced it is cutting three pipeline projects to reduce costs for its Driftwood LNG export facility in Louisiana.
Australia Bucks the Global Trend, Goes with Natural Gas Over Renewables: Russell
Australia's conservative government appears to be pivoting away from backing coal for future energy needs but hasn't quite made it all the way to renewables, instead waylaying into natural gas.
EU 'Highly Concerned' by U.S. Stance on Nord Stream Pipeline
A delegation of members within the European Union has raised concerns with the U.S. state department regarding sanctions imposed by the country on companies involved in the construction of Russia's Nord Stream 2 pipeline.
National Grid Connects Biomethane to UK Gas Grid
National Grid has connected biomethane to the UK gas transmission system for the first time.
FERC Gives Delfin Another Year to Build Louisiana Floating LNG Project
U.S. energy regulators granted Delfin LNG a second one-year extension until September 2021, to complete its proposed floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) export facility off the coast of Louisiana.
Replacing Aging Pipe Remains a Big Source for Work
With so many companies involved in natural gas distribution (P&GJ reports on more than 300 such companies, ranging in size from 6 million to a few hundred customers in the Annual 500 Report in November), this summary of ongoing infrastructure replacement projects is not an all-inclusive overview of activity.

- Enbridge Plans 86-Mile Pipeline Expansion, Bringing 850 Workers to Northern B.C.
- Intensity, Rainbow Energy to Build 344-Mile Gas Pipeline Across North Dakota
- U.S. Moves to Block Enterprise Products’ Exports to China Over Security Risk
- 208-Mile Mississippi-to-Alabama Gas Pipeline Moves Into FERC Review
- Strike Pioneers First-of-Its-Kind Pipe-in-Pipe Installation on Gulf Coast with Enbridge
- U.S. Pipeline Expansion to Add 99 Bcf/d, Mostly for LNG Export, Report Finds
- A Systematic Approach To Ensuring Pipeline Integrity
- 275-Mile Texas-to-Oklahoma Gas Pipeline Enters Open Season
- LNG Canada Start-Up Fails to Lift Gas Prices Amid Supply Glut
- Kinder Morgan Gas Volumes Climb as Power, LNG Demand Boost Pipeline Business