Infrastructure
Enbridge Line 5 Tunnel Permit Decision Expected This Fall
Enbridge’s Line 5 tunnel project is advancing toward a key milestone, with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers targeting a fall decision on the project’s permit following a public comment period set for late May.
I Squared in Talks to Acquire Majority Stake in Permian-to-Houston Matterhorn Pipeline
I Squared Capital is reportedly in talks to acquire a majority stake in the Matterhorn Express pipeline, a key Permian-to-Houston natural gas route with 2.5 Bcf/d capacity. The $5 billion deal would mark a major ownership shift for the recently completed pipeline.
TC Energy Approves $900 Million Northwoods Pipeline Expansion for U.S. Midwest
TC Energy approved its $900 million Northwoods expansion project to add 0.4 Bcf/d of natural gas capacity in the U.S. Midwest by 2029. The project will meet growing demand from power generation and data centers and is backed by a 20-year contract.
BKV, Comstock Partner to Develop Carbon Capture Projects at Texas Gas Plants
BKV Corp. and Comstock Resources will partner to develop carbon capture projects at Texas gas processing plants, aiming to permanently store CO2 and advance low-carbon natural gas production.
ONEOK Profit Slips on Higher Costs Despite Gains From Pipeline Acquisitions
ONEOK reported a slight dip in first-quarter profit due to higher costs, but core pipeline and NGL segments saw gains from recent acquisitions, including EnLink and Medallion.
TC Energy Signals Wave of New Gas Pipeline Projects on Rising Power Demand
TC Energy expects a major increase in gas infrastructure projects in late 2025 and 2026, driven by North America's coal-to-gas shift, rising power demand and LNG growth opportunities.
Technip Energies to Deliver Engineering for Qatar Offshore Gas Compression Project
Technip Energies has been awarded a detailed engineering contract for QatarEnergy LNG’s NFPS COMP 4 offshore compression project, advancing Qatar’s major natural gas expansion plans.
Three Killed, Two Injured in Accident at LNG Construction Site in Texas
Three workers were killed and two others injured early Tuesday in an accident at Sempra's Port Arthur LNG construction site in Texas. Lead contractor Bechtel has suspended operations while the incident is investigated.
Golden Pass LNG Receives FERC Approval to Commission Key Systems
FERC has granted Golden Pass LNG approval to commission several key systems at its Texas export terminal, advancing the project toward startup.
Phillips 66 to Build 300 MMcf/d Gas Processing Plant in Permian
Phillips 66 plans a new 300 MMcf/d Iron Mesa gas plant in the Permian Basin as part of its midstream expansion, announced alongside a first-quarter loss.
Gulf of Mexico Looking ‘Economically Viable’ in Coming Years
Since the beginning of 2025, with the advent of a second Trump administration, think tanks and energy consultants alike have been busy contemplating what a return to a “drill, baby drill” philosophy will mean to the U.S. and global energy space.
Congress Renews Efforts to Improve Pipeline Safety Law
The Trump administration appears to be more interested in energizing the federal pipeline safety regulator than the Biden administration ever was.
Scotland's Grangemouth Oil Refinery Ends Crude Processing, Begins Layoffs
Grangemouth, Scotland's only oil refinery, has ceased crude processing as Petroineos transitions the site into an import terminal, triggering job cuts and marking the end of an era for the aging facility.
Woodside Greenlights $17.5 Billion Louisiana LNG Project
Woodside Energy has approved a $17.5 billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Louisiana, targeting first production in 2029, as the company expands its global LNG portfolio.
HYCO1, Malaysia LNG Team Up for Major CO₂ Utilization Project in Sarawak
HYCO1 and Malaysia LNG sign a memorandum to develop a major carbon capture and utilization project in Sarawak, using breakthrough technology to turn CO₂ into valuable chemical and fuel products by 2029.
Trump Policies Help Louisiana Challenge Texas as Gulf Coast LNG Leader
Louisiana is emerging as a major Gulf Coast LNG hub under Trump-era energy policies, fueled by rising exports, new pipelines, and major investments in natural gas infrastructure.
Kenya Puts Breaks on Sale of State Pipeline Company
The sale of KPC was approved in 2023, under the country’s privatization program targeting at least 11 state-owned enterprises due to what the government said was “inadequate capital for investments and working capital due to dwindling government resources to invest in those entities.”
Alberta, Ottawa Pin Hopes on U.S. Ties to Revive Pipeline Projects
Canada ramps up efforts to expand its natural gas pipeline network amid rising domestic demand and growing export opportunities to the U.S., with major projects like Yellowhead Mainline and renewed interest in cross-border infrastructure.
What’s Next for Nord Stream 2? Expert Eyes Repair and Repurposing Options
In this Q&A, offshore construction expert Richard Taylor shares technical insights into the condition of the Nord Stream 2 pipelines and discusses potential repurposing options — from hydrogen transport to LNG imports — as viable alternatives to decommissioning.
North Sea Pipeline Activity Accelerating Amid Jump in Demand
The volume of pipeline activity in the North Sea region — covering Denmark, the Netherlands, the southern part of Norway, northwestern regions of Germany and some parts of Sweden, Belgium and France — is accelerating this year, being mainly driven by the ever-growing energy demand, particularly with hydrogen.
Spain’s 1,615-Mile Hydrogen Network Advances Ahead of Schedule, Enagas Says
Spain’s Enagas is moving ahead of schedule with plans to build a 1,615-mile hydrogen network, part of the H2Med corridor linking Iberia to Europe. Operations are set to start by 2030, with a final investment decision expected in 2027.
Judge Faults Army Corps Over Pipeline Protests, Awards North Dakota $28 Million
A federal judge awarded North Dakota nearly $28 million from the U.S. government to cover costs tied to the Dakota Access pipeline protests, citing federal negligence during the 2016-2017 demonstrations.
Netherlands Commits to Carbon Storage Project After Shell, Total Withdraw from Pipeline Plans
The Netherlands has pledged $726 million to support its largest carbon storage project after Shell and TotalEnergies withdrew from investing in pipeline infrastructure. The move aims to keep the Aramis project on track to meet 2030 climate goals.
Exploring Anode Performance in Presence of AC Source
Cathodic protection (CP) is a technique to reduce the corrosion of a metal surface by making that surface the cathode of an electrochemical cell. The cathode in an electrochemical cell is the electrode where reduction (and no corrosion) occurs.
Corrosion Control, Training Take Center Stage in AMPP Chair’s Vision
Editor-in-Chief Michael Reed speaks with AMPP Chair Juan Caballero about the organization’s global expansion, workforce challenges, and efforts to strengthen training and certification programs in corrosion prevention.
Duke Energy Orders Up to 11 Gas Turbines in GE Vernova Deal
Duke Energy will acquire up to 11 gas turbines from GE Vernova to meet rising power demand across its U.S. service areas. The deal supports Duke's grid modernization strategy and follows GE’s major U.S. manufacturing expansion.
Argentina's YPF Drops Plan for Land-Based LNG Plant, Will Rely on Floating Facilities
Argentina’s state-run YPF has scrapped plans for an onshore LNG facility and will instead use floating liquefaction vessels to export gas from Vaca Muerta, CEO Horacio Marin said.
U.S. to Host Alaska LNG Summit, Urges Asian Support for $44 Billion Project
The U.S. plans to host an Alaska LNG summit in early June, seeking support from Japan and South Korea for the $44 billion export project. The meeting aims to advance commitments amid rising Asian demand for natural gas.
UK, Eni Greenlight Liverpool Bay CCS Project with New Pipeline Network
UK and Italian energy firm Eni have approved the launch of the Liverpool Bay carbon capture project, which includes construction of a 22-mile pipeline network to transport industrial CO₂ for offshore storage as part of the HyNet CCS cluster.
Morgan Stanley Infra Partners Eyes $2 Billion Permian Pipelines Sale, Sources Say
Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners is considering a sale of its majority stake in Brazos Midstream II, a Permian Basin pipeline operator, in a deal expected to top $2 billion.
- Kinder Morgan Proposes 290-Mile Gas Pipeline Expansion Spanning Three States
- Enbridge Plans 86-Mile Pipeline Expansion, Bringing 850 Workers to Northern B.C.
- Intensity, Rainbow Energy to Build 344-Mile Gas Pipeline Across North Dakota
- Tallgrass to Build New Permian-to-Rockies Pipeline, Targets 2028 Startup with 2.4 Bcf Capacity
- U.S. Moves to Block Enterprise Products’ Exports to China Over Security Risk
- U.S. Pipeline Expansion to Add 99 Bcf/d, Mostly for LNG Export, Report Finds
- A Systematic Approach To Ensuring Pipeline Integrity
- US Poised to Become Net Exporter of Crude Oil in 2023
- EIG’s MidOcean Energy Acquires 20% Stake in Peru LNG, Including 254-Mile Pipeline
- Enbridge Sells $511 Million Stake in Westcoast Pipeline to Indigenous Alliance
