Gas

ONEOK to Acquire EnLink Stake, Medallion Assets in $5.9 Billion Deal

U.S. pipeline operator ONEOK will buy midstream assets in two deals worth $5.9 billion with Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), bolstering its position in the Permian and Mid-Continent basins amid rapid consolidation in the industry.

Musk's xAI Accused of Running Unpermitted Gas Turbines at Tennessee Data Center

"Despite installing nearly 20 gas turbines with a combined capacity of about 100 MW - enough electricity to power around 50,000 homes - xAI apparently has not applied for any air permits for these turbines," the Southern Environmental Law Center said in a letter to the EPA.

Nigeria's NNPC Expands LNG Shipments to China and Japan

State-owned Nigerian oil company NNPC has expanded shipments of liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes to a port in China after its first delivery to Japan in June, it said on Monday.

Spotlight on Permian: Pipeline Activity Still Pushing Toward Texas-Louisiana Border

While most of the Permian Basin natural gas pipelines built in recent years have targeted LNG export markets south of the Houston area, two proposed intrastate projects have emerged within the last couple of years that will deliver Permian Basin gas to the Texas-Louisiana border region.

New Haynesville Pipeline Projects Near Completion Amid LNG Demand Surge

New pipeline projects in the Haynesville region, such as the 155-mile Louisiana Energy Access Pipeline (LEAP) expansion, are approaching completion to support the increasing LNG export demand from Gulf Coast facilities.

Exxon to Sell $1 Billion in Non-Core Permian Basin Oil Assets

Top U.S. oil company ExxonMobil is looking to sell oil assets in the U.S. Permian Basin that could fetch $1 billion, Bloomberg Law reported on Tuesday.

Norwegian Piped Gas Exports Could Rival Historic Highs in 2024, Gassco Says

Norwegian pipeline gas exports to Europe could approach a 2017 historic record this year, after rising 10% so far in 2024 following a decline in 2023, the head of system operator Gassco told Reuters on Tuesday.

Mexico Spotlight: Nation Moving Toward Role as LNG Exporter with Expansion Projects

In an ongoing effort, Mexico is developing 31 mtpa of LNG export capacity on its west coast, with most of the feed expected to come through imports — primarily from the United States.

Qatar Strikes Another 15-Year LNG Supply Deal with Kuwait

Qatar agreed on Monday to supply Kuwait with 3 million tons per annum of LNG for 15 years, the second such deal since 2020 as Kuwait imports the fuel to help meet rising demand for power generation.

New Zealand to Reverse Oil and Gas Exploration Ban, Ease LNG Import Rules

New Zealand said on Monday it would pass laws by the end of this year to reverse a ban on offshore oil and gas exploration and take urgent steps to remove regulatory hurdles to import LNG amid energy shortages.

Venture Global LNG Prepares Plaquemines Plant for Test-Mode Startup

Venture Global LNG received a vessel loaded with imported LNG this week and an authorization from a federal regulator to use nitrogen at its Plaquemines facility in Louisiana, signs of preparations for a test-mode start up.

Oil Tycoon Emmanuel Fritz Paret Acquires 100-Mile Natural Gas Pipeline in Kentucky Reserve Deal

The deal includes a 100-mile natural gas pipeline, which is crucial for supplying natural gas to Kentucky's aluminum industry, ensuring a steady energy flow.

Vietnam's Newest LNG Terminal Prepares for Commissioning with October Cargo

Vietnam's Cai Mep LNG terminal is seeking a cargo to initiate commissioning tests, two industry sources said, putting it on track to become the country's second terminal to bring in the fuel.

Tanker Arrives for Cooldown at Louisiana’s Plaquemines LNG Plant, Signaling Startup Phase

A tanker full of LNG has docked at Venture Global LNG's Plaquemines export plant in Louisiana, with another vessel, the Kwangyang, on its way to the facility, according to shipping data from LSEG on Friday.

Pemex Approved for $400 Million Boost in New 'Mexican Gas Frontier,' Includes Pipeline Expansion

Pemex has received approval to increase its investment in the Lakach deepwater gas project by $400 million, marking a significant step in Mexico's new 'gas frontier.' The expansion includes building additional pipeline infrastructure and comes as billionaire Carlos Slim signs a $1.2 billion contract with Pemex.

Enbridge, Energy Transfer Confront Takeaway Capacity Crunch Amid Rising Production

Enbridge and Energy Transfer are tackling the challenge of increasing takeaway capacity amid rising U.S. oil and gas production. This exclusive P&GJ article provides an in-depth look at their latest infrastructure projects and market strategies.

Russia's Novatek Postpones Arctic LNG 2 Third Line to 2028

Russian natural gas company Novatek has postponed the start of operations at the third line of the Arctic LNG 2 project to 2028 from 2026, RBC media reported on Thursday.

Editor’s Notebook: Alaska’s New LNG Pipeline Push Faces Long Odds

Pipeline & Gas Journal Exclusive: Alaska’s ambitious LNG pipeline project might seem like a game-changer, but significant hurdles remain. In this Editor’s Notebook, we dive into the latest developments, investor concerns, and what it all means for the future of U.S. energy exports. Can the Last Frontier overcome the odds?

Pipeline Operator Enterprise Products to Buy Pinon Midstream for $950 Million

The oil and gas pipeline industry has seen increased consolidation since last year as U.S. production grows and as problems with permits for new pipelines have made existing operators more valuable.

EnBW to Invest $1.1 Billion in Expanding Germany’s Hydrogen Network, Including Conversion of 155-Mile SEL Gas Pipeline

(P&GJ) — EnBW is set to invest $1.1 billion in Germany’s hydrogen infrastructure, focusing on integrating and converting the 155-mile SEL gas pipeline into a key component of the country’s expanding hydrogen network.

Caliche to Expand Gas Storage and Carbon Sequestration with Sixth Street Backing

The investment will fund the expansion of the Golden Triangle Storage facilities in Beaumont, Texas, and the Central Valley Gas Storage in Princeton, California, including the addition of two new natural gas caverns.

Kuwait and Qatar Discuss New 15-Year LNG Supply Deal from North Field

The deal would see Qatar providing Kuwait with 3 million metric tons per annum of the seaborne fuel over 15 years from its North Field project, which is expected to commence operation in 2026, four of the sources said.

Oil Producer APA Explores $1 Billion Sale of Permian Basin Assets: Sources

APA Corp. is exploring the sale of oil and gas drilling properties spread across parts of the Permian basin of Texas and New Mexico, in a deal that could be valued at about $1 billion, people familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Woodside Wins Approval for $12.5 Billion Scarborough Project After Green Group Backs Down

Woodside's $12.5 billion Scarborough gas project in Western Australia has all primary environmental approvals in place, the firm said on Monday, after a green group agreed to dismiss its challenge in a federal court.

Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea Ink Deal for $25 Billion Gas Pipeline Project

That project is expected to cost $25 billion and have a capacity of 30 billion cubic meters per year, to be completed in three phases as it links up to existing infrastructure.

TC Energy Completes $1.14 Billion Sale of Portland Natural Gas Transmission System

TC Energy Corp. has completed the sale of its Portland Natural Gas Transmission System for $1.14 billion, in partnership with Northern New England Investment Company, Inc., a subsidiary of Énergir.

Spain’s Cepsa Sells Iberian Gas Unit for $302 Million to Empresas Copec

Spain's second-largest oil company Cepsa has agreed to sell its liquefied gas division Gasib in Spain and Portugal to a unit of Chile's Empresas Copec for $302.42 million, the companies said on Friday.

Tennessee Pipeline Gets Initial FERC Approval

FERC has given a preliminary green light to East Tennessee Natural Gas to build 122 miles of 30-inch-diameter natural gas pipeline, providing about 300,000 dekatherms per day of firm natural gas transportation to the Tennessee Valley Authority’s Kingston Fossil Plant.

Brazos Midstream Nears Completion of 175-Mile Gas Pipeline in Midland Basin

The pipeline network covers several counties including Ector, Howard, and Midland, and will connect to 10 compressor stations. Once this phase is completed, Brazos will manage around 260 miles of gathering pipelines in the Midland Basin.

NextDecade to Appeal Court Ruling Overturning Rio Grande LNG Project Approval

U.S. liquefied natural gas developer NextDecade said it will appeal a court ruling that overturned federal approval for its $18 billion Rio Grande LNG project and warned loss of its permits could prevent access to its loans.