Gas
Italy's Snam Looking to Raise Hydrogen Mix in Its Pipelines
Italy’s Snam is planning to inject more hydrogen into its gas pipeline network and will be able to count on the backing of Rome as the new government rolls out its new climate package.
NJ Denies Permits for Proposed Natural Gas Pipeline
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy says his administration has rejected a proposed 120-mile long natural gas pipeline that would start in Pennsylvania and end in New Jersey.
Ukraine Wants Long-Term Gas Transit Deal With Russia
Ukraine wants a long-term gas transit contract with Russia based on European standards, the prime minister said on Wednesday, adding Kiev would not agree to a short-term deal that Moscow seeks.
Exxon to Make $500 Million Initial Investment in Mozambique LNG Project
Exxon Mobil plans to invest more than $500 million in the initial construction phase of its liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Mozambique.
EIA Expects Natural Gas Output, Demand Rising to Record Highs in 2019
U.S. dry natural gas production will rise to an all-time high of 91.63 billion cubic feet per day (bcfd) in 2019 from a record high of 83.39 bcfd last year, the Energy Information Administration said in its Short Term Energy Outlook (STEO) on Tuesday.
Permian Highway Pipeline Clears Key Legal Hurdle
Kinder Morgan’s Permian Highway Pipeline reached major milestone as the City of Kyle, Texas, approved a settlement agreement allowing construction of the pipeline through the city.
Subsea 7 Awarded Shell Offshore Infrastructure Contract Near Aberdeen, UK
Subsea 7 has announced the award of a sizeable contract by Shell for the Pierce depressurization project, located approximately 160 miles offshore, east of Aberdeen.
U.S. Energy Sec Perry Warns Europe of Russia's Gas Pipeline Plans
Russia's Nord Stream 2 and TurkStream natural gas pipeline projects threaten to increase Moscow's political influence in Europe and leave it vulnerable to supply disruptions, U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry said on Monday.
Gazprom: Nord Stream 2 Cost Would Rise by 'Hundreds of Millions' to Bypass Denmark
An alternative route bypassing Danish waters for the construction of the undersea Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline would cost “hundreds of millions of dollars,” the chairman of Russian gas company Gazprom told Reuters.
U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Appalachian Trail Pipeline Fight
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear an appeal by Dominion Energy Inc and President Donald Trump's administration of a lower court ruling that halted construction on a natural gas pipeline due to run underneath a section of the popular Appalachian Trail in rural Virginia.
Kinder Morgan Announces Commercial in Service of First Unit at Elba Island Liquefaction Facility
The Elba Liquefaction Company, L.L.C. (ELC), a joint venture between Kinder Morgan and EIG Global Energy Partners (EIG), has announced the commercial in service of the first of ten liquefaction units of the approximately $2 billion Elba Liquefaction project.
FERC Approves Start of Elba Island LNG Production for Kinder Morgan
U.S. regulators approved Kinder Morgan’s request to start production of liquefied natural gas at the first plant of its new export facility, a year after it had been originally due to begin operations, filings showed this week.
Bulgartransgaz to Seek 150 Million Euro Loan to Finance Gas Pipeline
Bulgarian state gas firm Bulgartransgaz is seeking a short-term loan of 150 million euros ($164.36 million) to help finance advance payments for the Bulgarian extension of the TurkStream gas pipeline project, it said on Thursday.
OMV Chief Says No Need to Discuss Alternative Nord Stream 2 Route
There is no need to discuss alternative routes for Gazprom’s Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project, which is still awaiting approval for its Danish leg, the chief executive of Austria’s OMV said on Thursday.
Israel to Increase Gas Exports to Egypt via EMED Pipeline
Israel is significantly increasing the amount of natural gas it plans to export via the Eastern Mediterranean (EastMED) Pipeline to Egypt under a landmark deal, Israeli energy companies said on Wednesday.
Putin Urges Denmark to Ignore U.S. Pressure Over Nord Stream 2
Russian President Vladimir Putin urged Denmark on Wednesday to ignore U.S. pressure and "show it has sovereignty" by allowing the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline to go through its territory.
PHMSA Publishes "Mega" Rule After Nearly A Decade of Work
U.S. transportation officials on Tuesday adopted long-delayed measures that are meant to prevent pipeline spills and deadly gas explosions but don't address recommended steps to lessen accidents once they occur.
Shell Urges U.S. Congress to Withhold Nord Stream 2 Sanctions
Royal Dutch Shell is asking the U.S. Congress not to enact sanctions against the Russia-led Nord Stream 2 undersea gas pipeline to Germany, said Cederic Cremers, head of Shell's business in Russia.
EIA Reports U.S. Oil Output Slides Again in July
U.S. crude oil output fell 276,000 barrels per day (bpd) in July to 11.81 million bpd, its third monthly decline from its record high in April at 12.12 million bpd, according to a U.S. Energy Information Administration monthly report released on Monday.
NextEra Energy Partners to Buy Meade Pipeline for $1.37 billion
Independent power producer NextEra Energy Partners LP said on Monday it will buy Meade Pipeline Co LLC, a co-owner of the Central Penn Line in Pennsylvania, in a deal valued at about $1.37 billion, including some future capital contributions.
Centrica Starts Buying Cheniere LNG Under 20-year Contract
Centrica has begun buying liquefied natural gas (LNG) from U.S. producer Cheniere under a long-term contract, the UK utility said in a statement on Monday.
Eagle LNG Receives FERC Authorization for Jacksonville LNG Export Facility
Eagle LNG Partners LLC (“Eagle LNG”) announced that the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) has issued the order granting authorization for siting and constructing its proposed on-water Jacksonville LNG Export Facility.
Tellurian Signs $2.5 Billion LNG Deal with India’s Petronet
Tellurian Inc has signed a $2.5 billion investment deal with India’s Petronet for its Driftwood LNG project making it one of the largest foreign investments in a U.S. infrastructure project.
TurkStream 2nd String to Cross Bulgaria, Serbia, Hungary
The second leg of the TurkStream gas pipeline is planned to go through Bulgaria, Serbia and Hungary, Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak announced, as Moscow prepares to phase out gas transit to Europe via Ukraine.
Scarborough Pipeline Awaits Final Investment Decision
Netherlands-based Royal Boskalis Westminster has been awarded a contract valued at $162 million (145 million euros) for seabed intervention and shore-crossing activities for the proposed Scarborough export gas pipeline in northwestern Australia.
US Court Vacates Dominion Atlantic Coast Pipeline Permit
A permit allowing Dominion Energy to build the Atlantic Coast natural gas pipeline from West Virginia to North Carolina has been vacated by an appeals court.
Gazprom Expects Danish Approval of Nord Stream 2 by October
Russian gas producer Gazprom expects Denmark to agree to its route application for the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline to Germany in October, the Russia International News agency (RIA) reported.
Tellurian Finds Strong Demand for Permian Global Access Project
An open season for Tellurian’s Permian Global Access Pipeline (PGAP) drew strong demand from West Texas natural gas producers seeking delivery to the rapidly growing natural gas market in Southeast Louisiana.
East Africa’s Leakage Incidents Points to Detection Needs
Barely one year after the commissioning of East and Central Africa’s only refined oil transportation pipeline in Kenya, leakages have been reported, raising concerns about the ability of existing government agencies to monitor the safety of oil infrastructure at a time when similar projects have been unveiled across the region.
Natural Gas-Burning Power Plant Operations Vary During Cold Weather
Power generation in New England and New York is largely dependent on natural gas, which accounts for more than half of the region’s electricity generating capacity.
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- Boardwalk Approves 110-Mile, 1.16 Bcf/d Mississippi Kosci Junction Pipeline Project
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- 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
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- Polish Pipeline Operator Offers Firm Capacity to Transport Gas to Ukraine in 2025
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