Gathering
Revisiting the Biggest Midstream Stories of 2024
(P&GJ) – In this final issue of P&GJ for 2024, the staff – with more than a little help from our readers – takes a look back at the sometimes-frenzied year for pipeline construction that was 2024.
Kinder Morgan Acquires Gas Gathering, Processing System in Bakken for $640 Million
Houston-based Kinder Morgan Inc. has announced plans to acquire a natural gas gathering and processing system in North Dakota’s Williston Basin from Outrigger Energy II LLC for $640 million.
FERC Rejects Effort to Regulate Williams’ Gathering Line
(P&GJ) — The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) just gave a big boost to interstate pipelines that are considering new connections between shale fields and customers.
Editor’s Notebook: Happier Days Off the U.S. Gulf Coast
In this exclusive Pipeline & Gas Journal article, Enbridge unveils plans for two new offshore pipelines in the Gulf of Mexico to support bp's Kaskida project, showcasing the region's ongoing oil and gas infrastructure expansion.
PGJ Exclusive (sponsored): How Southern Star revolutionized operations with a one-stop shop asset management upgrade
Southern Star is a key player in the natural gas sector. Overseeing 5,800 miles of pipeline, 43 compressor stations and eight gas porosity storage fields, the company has many assets and work processes to manage and maintain. Read how Southern Star gained a 25% increase in efficiency and optimized time and resources through an upgraded asset management system.
Permian Resources Divests Reeves County Gathering Systems for $180 Million
Permian Resources Corp. has agreed to sell its natural gas and oil gathering systems in Reeves County, Texas, to Kinetik Holdings Inc. for $180 million in cash, pending post-closing adjustments.
Matador to Sell Pronto Midstream Stake for $600 Million to San Mateo JV
Matador Resources has agreed to sell its wholly-owned subsidiary, Pronto Midstream, to San Mateo Midstream, a joint venture where Matador holds a 51% stake.
Vivakor Completes Omega Pipeline Expansion in Oklahoma
Vivakor Inc. has finished expanding its Omega Pipeline System in Blaine County, Oklahoma. The project, which added two new gathering lines, was completed ahead of schedule and under budget.
Carbon Mapper's Tanager-1 Flags, Mitigates Methane Leak in Permian Gathering Pipeline
A methane leak from a gathering pipeline in the Texas Permian Basin was swiftly mitigated after detection by the Tanager-1 satellite. Carbon Mapper's data, shared with agencies and operators, led to voluntary repairs, showcasing the critical role of remote sensing in midstream emissions management.
Energy Transfer Receives 16 Bcf/d Natural Gas Requests Amid Growing Data Center, Power Needs
Energy Transfer reported a substantial increase in requests to connect over 90 power plants and data centers, with potential demand totaling up to 16 Bcf/d of natural gas. The surge is fueled by growth in data centers supporting AI, and pipeline proximity could allow Energy Transfer to capture a significant portion of this new demand.
ONEOK Completes $2.6 Billion Medallion Acquisition, Largest Private Crude System in Permian
ONEOK, Inc. announced the completion of its $2.6 billion acquisition of Medallion Midstream, the largest privately held crude oil gathering and transportation system in the Permian Basin's Midland region, from Global Infrastructure Partners.
ONEOK’s Q3 Profit Surges 53% on Rocky Mountain NGL Demand; Annual Forecast Narrowed
ONEOK’s third-quarter profit rose 53%, driven by strong natural gas and NGL demand in the Rocky Mountain region. The pipeline operator narrowed its annual forecast, reflecting growth in its NGL and refined products segments and continued asset expansion.
EQT Sells Remaining Pennsylvania Natural Gas Assets to Equinor for $1.25 Billion
EQT Corp. has agreed to sell its remaining Pennsylvania natural gas assets to Equinor for $1.25 billion, with proceeds aimed at reducing debt following its recent pipeline acquisition. The transaction also expands Equinor’s U.S. production footprint in the Marcellus shale.
Phillips 66 Sells Swiss Venture Stake for $1.24 Billion, Targets $3 Billion in Divestitures
Phillips 66 will sell its 49% non-operated equity interest in Coop Mineraloel AG to its Swiss joint venture partner for $1.24 billion, the U.S. refiner said on Monday.
FERC Sides with Williams in Texas-Louisiana Pipeline Dispute with Energy Transfer
(P&GJ) — FERC has sided with Williams in a dispute with Energy Transfer, ruling that the Louisiana Energy Gateway project is a gathering network, not subject to federal jurisdiction. This clears the way for Williams to proceed with the project without regulatory oversight under the Natural Gas Act.
Summit Midstream Acquires Tall Oak Midstream for $450 Million
Tall Oak operates a large gas gathering and processing system in the Arkoma Basin, featuring two natural gas processing plants with a total capacity of 220 MMcf/d and 411 miles of gas gathering lines.
Voyager Midstream Snaps Up 550 Miles of Gas Pipelines in Key Haynesville Deal with Phillips 66
(P&GJ) — Voyager Midstream, backed by Pearl Energy Investments, has acquired natural gas gathering and processing assets from Phillips 66 in East Texas and North Louisiana, placing it strategically in the Haynesville Shale region.
Shell to Sell Houston Ship Channel Pipeline and Terminal to Edgewater Midstream
Shell Pipeline Company LP and Triton West LLC, subsidiaries of Shell USA, Inc., have agreed to sell their 100% interest in the Sinco pipeline system and Colex terminal to Edgewater Midstream LLC.
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.
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.
Trace Midstream Acquires LM Energy’s Delaware Basin Gas Gathering, Transportation Assets
Trace Midstream Partners II has acquired LM Energy’s gas gathering and transportation assets in the Northern Delaware Basin, adding 170 miles of pipeline and 12 compressor stations to its portfolio.
Mid-Year Global Forecast: Midstream Responding to Demand from LNG Projects
Global pipeline construction surged to nearly 42,000 miles in mid-2024, driven by increased LNG and hydrogen infrastructure needs, with significant expansions in North America and Europe.
Energy Transfer Completes WTG Midstream Acquisition, Expanding Pipeline Network by 6,000 Miles
This acquisition bolsters Energy Transfer’s Permian Basin operations with an additional 6,000 miles of gas gathering pipelines, primarily in the Midland Basin.
Elevation Midstream and ARB's Platte River Merge to Lead DJ Basin Consolidation
The Platte River assets include more than 200 miles of crude gathering and transmission pipelines and offer multi-market optionality to customers via the Platteville and Lucerne Terminals.
Whitecap Sells Gas Assets to Pembina, Secures Funding for New Facility
Whitecap Resources said it would raise about $378.73 million by selling working interests in two projects and securing investment for an upcoming facility, in separate deals.
Kinetik Completes Acquisition of Durango Midstream’s New Mexico Gathering, Processing System
Kinetik funded the cash consideration for the Durango acquisition with proceeds from the divestiture of its 16% equity interest in the Gulf Coast Express pipeline, which was completed on June 4, 2024.
EPA to Review Texas' Oversight of Oil, Gas Wastewater Disposal Wells
The review follows a petition from nine environmental groups and aims to assess if the Texas Railroad Commission meets federal standards for protecting public health and the environment.
Russian Court Orders $102 Million Award of Commerzbank Assets to Pipeline Firm
A Russian court has ordered that Commerzbank assets worth $101.86 million be awarded in damages to a company overseeing construction of a gas processing plant in northwest Russia, court documents showed.
Piñon Midstream Boosts Sour Gas Capacity by 50% in Delaware Basin
Piñon Midstream has announced a significant increase in its sour gas treating capacity and an expansion of its infrastructure in the Delaware Basin.
Phillips 66 to Acquire Pinnacle Midland for $550 Million
Pinnacle's assets include the Dos Picos natural gas complex with a processing capacity of 220 million cubic feet per day (MMcf/d), and 80 miles of pipelines.
- $3 Billion Natural Gas Pipeline Expansion to Add 1.3 Bcf Capacity in Southeast Region
- Trump Aims to Revive 1,200-Mile Keystone XL Pipeline Despite Major Challenges
- Energy Transfer Reaches FID on $2.7 Billion, 2.2 Bcf/d Permian Pipeline
- Boardwalk Approves 110-Mile, 1.16 Bcf/d Mississippi Kosci Junction Pipeline Project
- Kinder Morgan Approves $1.4 Billion Mississippi Crossing Project to Boost Southeast Gas Supply
- 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
- Enbridge Should Rethink Old, Troubled Line 5 Pipeline, IEEFA Says
- Energy Transfer Reaches FID on $2.7 Billion, 2.2 Bcf/d Permian Pipeline
- Polish Pipeline Operator Offers Firm Capacity to Transport Gas to Ukraine in 2025