Gas
Power of Siberia Natural Gas Pipeline Officially Begins Flows
Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping officially launched the Power of Siberia pipeline on Monday that will transport natural gas from Siberia to northeast China.
Egypt Signs $430-million Natural Gas Deal With Noble Energy
Egypt said on Saturday it had signed a $430-million deal for Texas-based Noble Energy to pump natural gas through the East Mediterranean Gas Company's pipeline.
National Grid Lifts New York Moratorium, Commits to Pursue Alternate Solutions
National Grid has reached an agreement with the State of New York to immediately resume connecting natural gas service to customers in Brooklyn, Queens and on Long Island for approximately the next two years as the company pursues other long-term solutions to the shortage of natural gas in the region.
Ohio Power Siting Board Approves Natural Gas Pipeline Route
The Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) has approved a route for Duke Energy’s Central Corridor natural gas pipeline.
FERC Approves Construction of Four LNG Export Projects in Texas
The U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on Thursday approved the construction of four proposed liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facilities in Texas totaling about 6.2 billion cubic feet per day (bcfd) of capacity.
At Least 7 Killed in Gas Explosion in Bangladesh
At least seven people were killed and eight injured on Sunday after a gas pipeline exploded in the Bangladeshi port city of Chittagong, a police official said.
Whistler Pipeline Consortium Announces Binding Open Season
Whistler Pipeline, LLC has announced a binding Open Season to solicit commitments for the remaining capacity on the Whistler Pipeline.
Poland Says it Will Stop Importing Russian Gas Unless it Secures Better Contract
Poland’s state gas company said Friday it will stop importing natural gas from Russia’s Gazprom when a long-term contract expires in three years, unless it can secure better commercial terms.
MoGas Pipeline Announces Open Season
MoGas Pipeline has announced an open season to solicit interest on its natural gas pipeline system in Missouri and Illinois.
Blue Mountain Launches Open Season for Gathering Systems
Blue Mountain Midstream’s Wildcat subsidiaries launched an open season for new crude oil and water gathering systems and services in central Oklahoma.
EPA May Cancel Emission Controls for Gas Transmission
The Environmental Protection Agency wants to relieve the gas transmission industry from compliance with 2012 and 2016 Clean Air Act standards related to volatile organic chemicals (VOC) and greenhouse gases, chiefly methane.
LNG Investments Hit Record $50 Billion in 2019
Record investments of $50 billion have turned 2019 into a banner year for LNG, with Canada and the United States being the main drivers, the chief of the International Energy Agency (IEA) said.
How Rotating Equipment Enhances Efficiency in Pipelines
Today, pipeline operators face increasing challenges on multiple sides, from more complex regulatory processes to the need for safer and environmentally friend operations. Baker Hughes has introduced the NovaLT gas turbine family, which is pushing the boundaries of reliability, efficiency and operability in gas turbines range up to 27,000 Hp.
Germany Makes Legal Changes to Ease Nord Stream 2 Completion
Germany's parliament on Wednesday approved changes to the law governing the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline to make it compliant with European Union regulations, removing a hurdle to completion of the Russia-led project.
New York Governor Threatens to Revoke National Grid License
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has given gas utility company National Grid 14 days to supply gas to over 1,100 customers or he will revoke the company’s license to operate.
Winter Is Coming, And the Gas Storage Outlook Appears Secure
As rhythm and blues singer Richard “Dimples” Fields matter-of-factly proclaimed in the 1980s, “If it ain’t one thing, it’s another.” For the natural gas storage industry, that succinctly summarizes its last five years following the global oil and gas price declines.
Energy Transfer Expects Supertanker Facility in Service by 2023
Energy Transfer said on Thursday that it is expecting to have its offshore export facility in Texas capable of loading supertankers in service by early 2023.
Pioneer Natural CEO Calls Out Permian Basin Gas Flaring
The chief executive of Pioneer Natural Resources, Scott Sheffield, called on Permian Basin producers to limit natural gas flaring and to monitor for methane leaks.
INGL, Poseidon Sign MoU to Study Israel Gas Pipeline to Europe
Israel Natural Gas Lines is exploring the possibility of building a natural gas pipeline to Europe.
Ukraine, Russia May Sign Gas Transit Deal in Late December: Minister
Ukraine's energy minister is expecting a gas transit deal to be signed with Russia by the end of the year.
Israel-Egypt Gas Pipeline Deal Closed “In Practice”
The EMED joint venture consisting of Noble Energy, Israel's Delek Drilling and Egypt's East Gas Co has all but completed its purchase of a 39% stake in the subsea EMG pipeline.
Ukraine to Develop Gas Transit Company in Effort to Bolster Talks with Russia
In an effort to improve its position in gas transit talks with Russia, Ukraine is developing its own transport company.
Putin, Hungary's Orban to Discuss TurkStream Pipeline
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban are hoping to agree on terms for the TurkStream Pipeline at a meeting this week.
Denmark Approves Nord Stream 2 Project
The Nord Stream 2 project has been approved by Denmark, the last remaining country needed to finish the pipeline.
German Pipeline Operator Confirms Country’s Winter Gas Supplies Secure
German pipeline operator group FNB has said that despite transit restrictions on area pipelines, the country will have plenty of natural gas to get through the winter season.
Phillips 66 Beats Profit Estimates with Help from Midstream Assets
Phillips 66 midstream assets helped the company produce better than expected profits last quarter.
New Exxon Partner Prefers Arctic LNG Shipping to Alaska LNG Pipeline
A new company plans to partner with Exxon to ship liquefied natural gas from Alaska’s North Slope to Asian markets as an alternative to an Alaskan pipeline.
Bulgartransgaz Raises 50 Million Euros Above Target for TurkStream
Bulgartransgaz has raised 50 million euros more than it originally sought to finance its portion of the TurkStream pipeline.
Norway's Equinor Eyes Natural Gas Infrastructure in Brazil
Norway's Equinor is actively looking to install new natural gas infrastructure on the coast of Brazil to help facilitate the large amounts of gas being produced in the country.
FERC Issues Commonwealth LNG’s Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review
FERC has issued a Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review for the Commonwealth LNG project.
- 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
