Infrastructure
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.
Advancing CO₂ Transport Infrastructure
The global push for net-zero carbon emissions is intensifying and with it, the need for robust carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) solutions.
INGAA Foundation Chair Sees ‘Extremely Bright’ Infrastructure Outlook
In an exclusive interview, INGAA Foundation Chair Kim Tarr discusses the future of natural gas infrastructure, industry challenges, and workforce development. With demand surging and new projects advancing, Tarr sees an “extremely bright” outlook for pipeline construction in the U.S.
Trump, NY Governor to Discuss Reviving Constitution Gas Pipeline
President Trump and New York Governor Kathy Hochul are set to meet to discuss energy policy, including the possible revival of the Constitution gas pipeline. The project, canceled in 2020 due to opposition, could be back on the table as Trump pushes for lower energy prices in the Northeast.
8 Rivers, Wood Advance Wyoming Carbon Capture Project
8 Rivers Capital has selected Wood to conduct preliminary engineering for a proposed carbon capture project in Wyoming, developed in partnership with PacifiCorp.
Gibson, Baytex Partner on Pembina Duvernay Infrastructure Deal
Gibson Energy and Baytex Energy have formed a strategic partnership to develop midstream infrastructure in the Pembina Duvernay, securing a long-term take-or-pay agreement.
Wildcat Expanding Terminal Transporting Crude from Uinta to Gulf Coast
Wildcat Midstream is expanding its Helper, Utah, terminal to boost exports of Uinta Basin's yellow and black wax crude oil to the U.S. Gulf Coast.
Texas LNG Targets Final Investment Decision by December
Glenfarne Energy Transition expects to make a final investment decision on its Texas LNG project by December, CEO Brendan Duval said on Wednesday.
With Costs at Twice the Price of Steel, ‘Common Sense’ Encouraged
Williams CEO Alan Armstrong warns that permitting costs for pipeline projects have doubled pipeline construction expenses, calling for "common sense" energy reform to address regulatory hurdles delaying critical infrastructure.
Williams CEO: Pipeline Permitting Costs Twice the Price of Steel, Calls for ‘Common Sense’ Reform
Williams CEO Alan Armstrong warns that permitting costs for pipeline projects have doubled pipeline construction expenses, calling for "common sense" energy reform to address regulatory hurdles delaying critical infrastructure.
TC Energy Sees U.S. as Best Bet for Investment Despite Tariff Fight with Canada
The CEO of Canadian pipeline company TC Energy Corp. said it continues to favor the U.S. over Canada when it comes to capital investment, even as trade tensions between the two countries escalate.
Cheniere Wins FERC Approval for Texas LNG Expansion
U.S. regulators have approved the expansion of Cheniere Energy's Corpus Christi liquefied natural gas plant in Texas, a Cheniere executive said on Tuesday.
- 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
- 1,000-Mile Pipeline Exit Plan by Hope Gas Alarms West Virginia Producers
- Greenpeace Ordered to Pay $667 Million to Energy Transfer Over Dakota Access Pipeline Protests
- Canada’s Canceled Oil Pipelines: The Projects That Didn’t Make It
- Army Corps Lists Enbridge’s Line 5 as ‘Emergency’ Project Eligible to Bypass Environmental Review
- Michigan Court Backs Permits for Enbridge’s Line 5 Pipeline Tunnel Project
- Editor’s Notebook: Fire Fuels Pipeline Concerns
- Missouri Loses Control Over 1.5 Million-Mile Gas Pipeline Network as Feds Step In
- Enbridge Plans $2 Billion Upgrade for North America’s Largest Crude Pipeline
