Infrastructure
Kinder Morgan Approves $1.4 Billion Mississippi Crossing Project to Boost Southeast Gas Supply
Tennessee Gas Pipeline, a Kinder Morgan subsidiary, greenlights the 206-mile Mississippi Crossing Project, set to deliver up to 1.5 Bcf/d to Southeast U.S. markets by 2028.
Oil States Sells Houston Ship Channel Facility for $24.8 Million
Oil States International Inc. has finalized the sale of its idled Houston Ship Channel facility, generating $24.8 million in net proceeds. The sale is part of the company’s broader strategy to optimize its operations and improve financial flexibility.
Matador Closes $600 Million Pronto Midstream Deal, Strengthens Balance Sheet
Matador Resources Company has finalized the contribution of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Pronto Midstream, LLC, to its midstream joint venture, San Mateo Midstream, LLC. The deal values Pronto at approximately $600 million and brings San Mateo's total estimated asset value to over $1.5 billion, net to Matador.
YPF and Shell Partner to Advance $50 Billion Argentina LNG Project
Argentina's state-run oil company YPF and oil major Shell signed an agreement to develop the country's flagship liquefied natural gas (LNG) project, the companies said on Thursday.
Chevron, Woodside Agree to Western Australia LNG Asset Swap
Woodside and Chevron said on Thursday they would streamline oil and gas operations in Western Australia through a stake swap deal, a move resulting in the Australian energy giant exiting the $34 billion Wheatstone LNG project.
Texas Connector Pipeline Seeks Route Cuts, Compressor Upgrades in FERC Filing
Texas Connector Pipeline LLC has filed for approval to amend its Texas project, focusing on changes to routing and compression capacity. The revisions aim to improve the efficiency of the pipeline system in Jefferson and Orange counties, with a decision expected in 2025.
Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub Formalizes Agreement with Mitsubishi Hydrogen Infrastructure
The agreement enables MHI H2I’s Boardman Hydrogen Hub project to access federal funding under the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) H2Hubs Program, a major initiative to decarbonize the U.S. energy sector.
Consumers Energy Plans $248 Million Upgrade to Michigan's Natural Gas System
Consumers Energy has unveiled plans to modernize Michigan's natural gas infrastructure, including replacing up to 10,000 aging service lines and installing remote-control valves on major pipelines to enhance safety and efficiency.
Biden Administration Warns of Risks in LNG Export Expansion, Cites Price and Emissions Concerns
The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden released a long-awaited study on the economic and environmental impacts of liquefied natural gas exports on Tuesday, saying the results underscored the need for a cautious approach to new permits.
Phillips 66 to Sell $865 Million Stake in 500-Mile Gulf Coast Express Pipeline to ArcLight
Phillips 66 is selling its $865 million stake in the Gulf Coast Express Pipeline to ArcLight Capital Partners, with Kinder Morgan remaining a co-owner. The sale surpasses Phillips 66’s $3 billion divestiture goal, supporting shareholder returns and debt reduction.
Delek Logistics Acquires Gravity Water for $285 Million
This acquisition complements Delek's recent purchase of H2O Midstream and strengthens the company’s crude and produced water gathering and disposal services in the Midland Basin.
Boardwalk Approves 110-Mile, 1.16 Bcf/d Mississippi Kosci Junction Pipeline Project
Boardwalk Pipelines has approved the 1.16 Bcf/d Kosci Junction Pipeline project, a major investment by its subsidiary Gulf South Pipeline Company LLC. The 110-mile pipeline will expand natural gas capacity to support growing energy needs in Mississippi and the southeastern United States.
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Chevron Expands Pasadena Refinery to Boost Light Crude Processing Capacity by 15%
Chevron U.S.A. Inc. has completed a retrofit of its Pasadena, Texas refinery, increasing its processing capacity by nearly 15%, bringing it to 125,000 barrels per day. The upgrade enhances the facility's flexibility in refining lighter crudes and aligns with Chevron’s strategy to bolster its Gulf Coast refining system.
DOE Holds Up Louisiana LNG Approvals Pending FERC Reviews
The U.S. Department of Energy said on Tuesday it is not able to complete reviews of two liquefied natural gas projects in Louisiana until an independent regulatory body finishes its environmental assessments.
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.
Northern Endurance to Launch UK’s First Carbon Capture Project
The Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP) has secured financial close for the UK’s first carbon capture and storage (CCS) project, set to store up to 4 million tonnes of CO2 annually.
Macquarie, Dow Launch $2.4 Billion Gulf Coast Pipeline Infrastructure Partnership
Macquarie Asset Management has announced a new partnership with Dow Inc. to form Diamond Infrastructure Solutions, a venture focused on managing and expanding key U.S. Gulf Coast infrastructure assets, including pipelines, storage, and industrial services.
SynMax Extends Satellogic Deal to Grow Oil, Gas Insights Platform
SynMax has expanded its partnership with Satellogic Inc., utilizing the satellite imaging company's high-frequency, high-resolution imagery to enhance monitoring of oil and natural gas production across North America.
CryoSys, PIC Americas to Develop 7.2 MTPA LNG Export Facility on Texas Gulf Coast
CryoSys and PIC Americas have entered into an agreement to deliver advanced pretreatment and liquefaction solutions to PIC Americas planned development of a world-class LNG export facility with a minimum capacity of 7.2 million tonnes per annum (MTPA).
Energy Transfer Reaches FID on $2.7 Billion, 2.2 Bcf/d Permian Pipeline
Energy Transfer has announced a final investment decision (FID) to build the Hugh Brinson Pipeline, a $2.7 billion intrastate natural gas pipeline designed to move Permian Basin production to key Texas markets and trading hubs.
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.
ONEOK Completes NGL Fractionation and Pipeline Expansion Projects
ONEOK Inc. announced the completion of two key natural gas liquids (NGL) infrastructure projects: the MB-6 fractionator in Mont Belvieu, Texas, and the looping of the West Texas NGL Pipeline system.
Woodside Partners with Bechtel for Louisiana LNG Project Development
Australia's Woodside Energy Group said on Thursday it has signed an engineering, procurement and construction contract with U.S. engineering firm Bechtel to develop the Louisiana LNG project.
Shell Completes Sale of Houston-Area Pipeline Assets to Edgewater Midstream
Shell Pipeline Company and its subsidiary Triton West have completed the sale of the Sinco pipeline system and Colex terminal to Edgewater Midstream.
Summit Midstream Completes Acquisition of Tall Oak Midstream III
This acquisition significantly boosts Summit’s natural gas portfolio, bringing its balance to about 50% natural gas-focused operations.
Rising LNG Terminal Costs to Weaken Competitiveness of New U.S. Projects, Analyst Says
Rising construction costs for U.S. LNG export plants, such as Venture Global's Plaquemines and Golden Pass LNG, are expected to reduce the competitiveness of new U.S. projects, analysts at Poten & Partners predict. Increased natural gas demand and a potential rise in prices could further challenge U.S. gas exports.
Woodside Targets Partnership Deals for Louisiana LNG Project by Early 2025
Woodside Energy expects to bring several partners into its Louisiana liquefied natural gas development by the time the company gives the financial go-ahead to the U.S. project in the first quarter of 2025, its CEO told Reuters.
Trump Aims to Revive 1,200-Mile Keystone XL Pipeline Despite Major Challenges
Originally proposed by Canadian firm TC Energy in 2010, the project faced repeated policy shifts: rejected under President Obama in 2015, approved by Trump in 2017, and canceled again by President Biden in 2021.
Wood to Design DeLa Express Pipeline Linking Texas to Louisiana
Wood has been awarded the front-end engineering design (FEED) for a long-haul, large-diameter, liquids-rich natural gas pipeline project in the United States.
- 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
