Infrastructure
Natural Gas Council Urges Trump to Advance Permitting, Energy Infrastructure
The Natural Gas Council (NGC) has outlined a five-point plan for restoring American energy dominance in a letter sent to President Donald J. Trump, voicing support for the administration’s pro-energy agenda and urging reforms that would accelerate U.S. natural gas growth.
Penspen Revalidating Feasibility for 2,485-Mile Trans-Saharan Pipeline Linking Nigeria to Europe
Once operational, the pipeline would carry up to 30 billion cubic meters of natural gas annually across West and North Africa, with the potential to connect to European markets.
TC Energy, Industry Leaders Call on Canada to Fast-Track Pipeline, LNG Projects
TC Energy and other Canadian energy leaders are urging federal political parties to fast-track pipeline and LNG development, calling for regulatory reform and investment incentives to boost Canada’s energy exports and economic sovereignty.
Enbridge’s Line 5 Could Be Fast-Tracked as Tribes Withdraw from Army Corps Review
All six Michigan tribal nations have exited the Army Corps' review of Enbridge’s Line 5 tunnel project, citing a flawed process, as the agency prepares to finalize its list of energy projects that could be fast-tracked under a national emergency declaration.
Trafigura Scraps Plans for $471 Million Hydrogen Plant in South Australia
The Geneva-based firm had announced plans for the plant in 2021, to lower its carbon emissions, and a design study was commissioned, jointly funded by Trafigura and the South Australian state government.
GSPL Commissions Pipeline Linking Chhara LNG Terminal to Gas Grid in Gujarat, India
Developed by Gujarat State Petronet Limited (GSPL), the 36-inch diameter pipeline has a capacity of 18 million standard cubic meters per day and was built at an estimated cost of $78.3 million.
Ottawa, Canada Contractor Blamed for Multiple Gas Line Strikes During Pipeline Work
Thomas Cavanagh Construction Limited has pleaded guilty to five safety violations after damaging multiple gas lines during a series of pipeline upgrade projects in Ottawa.
Hydrogen Hub Opens in Calgary, Targets Energy Transport, Regional Buildout
Calgary has launched the Calgary Region Hydrogen Hub to accelerate hydrogen adoption, attract investment, and position the city as a global leader in the clean energy transition.
Sixth Street Adds California Gas Storage Facility with Caliche Acquisition
Sixth Street has expanded its underground gas storage portfolio with the acquisition of Central Valley Gas Storage in California, operated by Caliche Development Partners.
More European Refineries Face Closures or Conversion by 2035, Industry Panel Warns
European oil refineries will have to adapt to the energy transition or face a heightened risk of closure by 2035, a panel of executives said at the Financial Times Commodities Global Summit in Lausanne on Monday.
Exxon Warns Colonial Pipeline Overhaul Could Harm Fuel Supply Chain
Top U.S. oil major ExxonMobil asked regulators to block changes proposed by the Colonial Pipeline to its fuel shipping terms, citing potential harm to shippers and consumers, a filing with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) showed.
Russia Seeks Approval for Congo Oil Pipeline Agreement with 25-Year Operation Term
The Russian government has submitted an agreement with the Republic of the Congo for ratification to the State Duma, outlining cooperation on the construction of a key oil products pipeline in the Central African nation.
Venezuela’s Opposition Proposes Energy Reform to Open Pipelines, Refineries to Foreign Investment
Venezuela’s opposition has proposed sweeping energy reforms that would shrink state oil firm PDVSA and open up oil fields, refineries, and pipeline infrastructure to international investors — a move aimed at attracting support from the U.S. and global energy companies.
Ecuador’s Petroecuador Restarts SOTE Crude Pipeline After Landslide
Ecuador's state oil company Petroecuador said on Wednesday that it had restarted crude transport via the SOTE pipeline after repairing damage caused by a landslide.
Brookfield to Sell Pipeline Stake to ArcLight as Part of $1.7 Billion Exit
Brookfield Infrastructure will sell its remaining 25% stake in NGPL, a major U.S. natural gas pipeline operator, to ArcLight Capital Partners, completing a $1.7 billion exit and expanding ArcLight’s ownership to 62.5%.
Explosive Attacks Halt Two Oil Pipelines in Colombia, Military Blames ELN
Two oil pipelines in rural northeastern Colombia were forced to suspend pumping after they were attacked with explosives, oil transport firm Cenit said on Thursday, while the military blamed the National Liberation Army (ELN) for the strikes.
Taiwan Eyes Investment in Alaska LNG, 800-Mile Pipeline for Energy Security
Taiwanese state energy firm CPC Corp. signed an agreement on March 20 with Alaska Gasline Development Corp. to purchase liquefied natural gas and invest in the project, a move Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te said would help ensure the island's energy security.
U.S. Court Sends FERC’s NextDecade Rio Grande LNG Approval Back for Review
A U.S. court has ordered a review of FERC’s approval for NextDecade’s Rio Grande LNG project in Texas but left the order in place, allowing construction to continue. The ruling follows concerns over the project’s environmental impact and regulatory process.
Jadestone Energy Plans Vietnam Offshore Gas Development with 21-Mile Pipeline
Singapore-based oil and gas development company Jadestone Energy Plc has submitted a plan to state-controlled PetroVietnam to jointly develop two offshore gas fields in southwest Vietnam, it said on Tuesday.
Voyager Midstream Acquires Stake in 254-Mile Texas Pipeline System from Phillips 66
The Panola Pipeline, operated by Enterprise Products Partners, originates in Panola County, Texas, and transports Y-Grade natural gas liquids (NGLs) to fractionation facilities in Mont Belvieu, Texas.
H2SITE, SNAM to Develop Hydrogen Separation in Italy’s Gas Pipeline Network
H2SITE and SNAM have partnered on a project to separate hydrogen from natural gas mixtures, an initiative backed by the Italian Regulatory Authority for Energy, Networks, and Environment.
Green Plains Starts Carbon Capture Infrastructure Build at Nebraska Ethanol Plants
The project will support the permanent sequestration of approximately 800,000 tons of biogenic CO₂ annually from facilities in Central City, Wood River, and York, with operations expected to begin in the second half of 2025.
GASCADE to Convert 249 Miles of Natural Gas Pipeline in Germany for Hydrogen Transport in 2025
GASCADE has begun converting 249 miles of natural gas pipeline in Germany to transport hydrogen as part of its Flow project. The repurposed pipeline will be a key corridor in the country’s hydrogen network, supporting the energy transition and reducing CO₂ emissions. Completion is expected by the end of 2025.
Brazil Pushes Petrobras, Private Firms to Lower Gas Pipeline and Processing Costs
Brazil could cut prices for firms to access gas pipelines and natural gas processing units, in a bid to lower consumer prices, Brazil's Minister of Mines and Energy Alexandre Silveira said on Tuesday.
497-Mile Prince Rupert Gas Pipeline Faces Compliance Warning from Canadian Regulators
The 497-mile (800-km) Prince Rupert Gas Transmission Project, which would transport natural gas from Northeast British Columbia near Chetwynd to Pearse Island, has been issued a formal warning for environmental non-compliance.
Renaissance Investigates Blast on Nigeria’s Trans Niger Pipeline
Nigerian oil consortium Renaissance Group confirmed on Tuesday a blast on its Trans Niger oil pipeline in the coastal River State and has dispatched a team to investigate, spokesperson Tony Okonedo said.
New Fortress Energy Revises Puerto Rico Gas Supply Contract
New Fortress Energy Inc. announced that it has amended the extension of its 80 TBtu island-wide gas supply contract with the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) to a term of 100 days.
Northwind Puts 150 MMcf/d Gas Treating, Pipelines Into Service in New Mexico
Northwind Midstream Partners LLC has expanded its natural gas infrastructure in Lea County, New Mexico, with the addition of 150 MMcf/d of high-circulation amine treating capacity, two acid-gas disposal and carbon sequestration wells, 200 miles of large-diameter pipelines, and 41,750 horsepower of compression across five compressor stations.
U.S. Natural Gas Pipeline Expansions Increase Takeaway Capacity by 17.8 Bcf/d in 2024, EIA Reports
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), natural gas pipeline projects completed in 2024 increased takeaway capacity by approximately 6.5 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) in key production regions, including Appalachia, Haynesville, the Permian Basin, and the Eagle Ford.
Argentina Approves Funding for YPF’s Vaca Muerta Pipeline
Argentina has allowed state oil firm YPF to join a stimulus program unlocking government funds for a pipeline project from the massive Vaca Muerta shale formation to a port in the Patagonian province of Rio Negro, Economy Minister Luis Caputo said on Friday.
- Trump Puts Keystone XL Pipeline Back in Discussion, Though Revival Faces Developer Resistance
- Army Corps Lists Enbridge’s Line 5 as ‘Emergency’ Project Eligible to Bypass Environmental Review
- Missouri Loses Control Over 1.5 Million-Mile Gas Pipeline Network as Feds Step In
- Energy Transfer Wins New York Court Ruling in $150 Million Pipeline Fraud Case
- ONEOK, MPLX to Build $1.4 Billion LPG Export Terminal, Pipeline in Texas
- Army Corps Lists Enbridge’s Line 5 as ‘Emergency’ Project Eligible to Bypass Environmental Review
- Kinder Morgan Approves $1.4 Billion Mississippi Crossing Project to Boost Southeast Gas Supply
- India’s GAIL Eyes U.S. LNG Deals Following Trump’s Policy Shift
- TC Energy Beats Q4 Profit Estimates, Driven by Mexico Pipelines' Success
- Enbridge Should Rethink Old, Troubled Line 5 Pipeline, IEEFA Says
