Infrastructure
Argentina Pursues Gas Export Route to Brazil via Bolivia Amid Regional Supply Concerns
Energy companies from Argentina and Brazil have begun talks on reversing the southerly flow of a Bolivian natural gas pipeline network that connects the three countries as a regional gas deficit could force Brazil to pay up for alternative supplies of the fuel.
SLB to Acquire Majority Stake in Aker Carbon Capture for $380 Million
SLB and Aker Carbon Capture will combine technology portfolios, expertise and operations platforms to bring carbon capture solutions to market more quickly and more economically.
Eni Receives UK Government Approval for CO2 Pipeline Crossing England-Wales Border
The pipeline will facilitate the transportation of carbon dioxide from capture plants across the North West of England and North Wales to Eni's depleted natural gas reservoirs beneath the seabed in Liverpool Bay.
Mitsui Invests $740 Million in Developing Vietnam Gas Field
Japanese trading house Mitsui & Co. said on Friday it has reached a final investment decision to develop Vietnam's Block B gas field, with its share of development cost of about $740 million.
Colonial Pipeline Freezes Nominations on Baltimore Section Amid Port Shutdown
The Colonial Pipeline Company on Tuesday paused nominations to ship fuel on cycles 15 and 16 on Line 32, which delivers products to its Curtis Bay facility in the port of Baltimore, according to a notice seen by Reuters.
Exxon Sells Majority Stake in Italy's Largest LNG Terminal to IKAV and VTTI
Under the deal, Exxon Mobil will sell its 70.7% stake in the Adriatic LNG terminal, the U.S. oil and gas group said, as part of a broader strategy to divest non-strategic assets and focus efforts on doubling its LNG production by 2030 globally.
Takeaway on Upswing in Permian, Haynesville
According to Pipeline & Gas Journal’s recent construction report a total figure of 19,832 miles of pipeline either planned or under construction in North America.
Osaka Gas Expects Minimal Impact from Freeport LNG Partial Shutdown
Japan's Osaka Gas expects to see little impact on its balance of supply and demand for LNG from a partial shutdown of U.S. Freeport LNG's facilities, the president of the city gas provider said on Wednesday.
Phillips 66 Explores Sale of Stake in 1,700-Mile REX Pipeline, Sources Say
U.S. oil refiner Phillips 66 is exploring a sale of its 25% stake in the Rockies Express Pipeline that it hopes could be worth more than $1 billion, including debt, people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.
Woodside Completes Sale of 10% Scarborough Interest to LNG Japan
Woodside has finalized the sale of a 10% non-operating participating interest in the Scarborough Joint Venture to LJ Scarborough Pty Ltd., also known as LNG Japan.
Enbridge to Form Natural Gas Supply Venture Connecting Permian and Gulf Coast
Canadian pipeline operator Enbridge said on Tuesday it would form a venture with I Squared Capital and pipeline firms WhiteWater and MPLX to connect Permian supplies to the U.S. Gulf Coast to tap into strong LNG demand for exports.
U.S. Gas Producers Optimistic Amidst Low Prices, Banking on LNG Expansion
Energy executives say they are looking past current ultra-cheap gas prices and betting on a coming wave of new LNG plants to lift demand — and prices — for the fuel.
Pipeline Movement, Landslides Navigated with Technology
Bearing the responsibility of ensuring the continuous flow of energy resources through vast networks of pipelines, the custodians of pipeline integrity face an ever-present challenge: geohazards.
Matador Completes Natural Gas Pipeline Connections in Delaware Basin
Matador Resources Company has announced the successful completion of natural gas pipeline connections between Pronto Midstream and San Mateo and between Pronto Midstream and Matador’s acreage obtained in the Advance acquisition.
Iraq, Oil Firms Trade Blame Over Shut Turkey Pipeline
Foreign oil firms operating in Iraq's Kurdistan region are partly to blame for the delay in resuming crude exports after failing to submit contracts for revision, Iraq's oil ministry said.
Experts See Polymers Among Keys to Better Pipe Protection
Leaders within the coatings industry have indicated that there are a number of innovative products and services that have been developed recently, which enhance corrosion control and provide better pipeline coatings.
Editor’s Notebook: Nord Stream’s $20 Billion Question
It has been more than two years since the attack on the Nord Stream pipelines and still nobody knows for sure who were the perpetrators – or if they do, they are not saying so publicly.
Using Integrated Approach Toward Geohazard Threat Management
In a recent advisory bulletin (ADB-2022-01, Potential for Damage to Pipeline Facilities Caused by Earth Movement and Other Geological Hazards), PHMSA highlighted the importance of proactive integrity management, to reduce the potential for damage to pipeline facilities caused by earth movement or other geological hazards, collectively referred to as “geohazards.”
Coating Versatility Can Assist with Better Flow Efficiency
Corrosion control is an important factor when it comes to maintaining the integrity and safety of pipelines. Given the growing need for energy transportation it's crucial to shield pipelines from corrosion in order to ensure their longevity and prevent any leaks or failures.
U.S. Pipeline Firms Looking to Follow Biggest Customers into M&A Wave
U.S. energy pipeline and storage operators have spent two years watching the consolidation of oil and gas producers, and now they are gearing up for the merger wave to hit their sector, executives, investors, and analysts said.
Addressing Challenges in Carbon Capture, Storage Deployment
While the use of renewables, improved energy efficiency and electric vehicles are areas of focus, oil and natural gas will continue to be in demand for petrochemicals and fueling transportation by land, sea and air.
Protection in Renewal Biogas Systems for Increased Pipeline Reliability
Biogas is a renewable fuel generated through the anaerobic fermentation of organic matter. Biogas is a mixture of gases, mainly methane and carbon dioxide, accompanied by trace elements dependent on the feedstock and production method.
Summit Midstream Exits Utica Shale in $625 Million Deal with MPLX
Pipeline operator Summit Midstream Partners said on Friday it would sell its Utica assets to a unit of midstream company MPLX LP for about $625 million in cash.
Gas Pipeline Expansion Trends Shift: Intrastate Capacity Surpasses Interstate in 2023
In a significant shift, natural gas intrastate pipeline capacity outpaced interstate additions in the United States in 2023, according to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).
Williams Finds Tellurian Bid Unattractive, Cites Commercial Concerns, Executive Says
Pipeline operator Williams Companies looked at acquiring struggling LNG developer Tellurian, but considered its export project not that attractive, the company's strategy chief said on Tuesday.
Venture Global CEO: Shift Towards Internal Financing for LNG Projects Expected
More funding for future LNG plants will rely on internal financing instead of the project financing that has paid for most projects to date, Venture Global LNG 's CEO said on Tuesday.
Freeport LNG Expects Trains 1 and 2 at Texas Facility to Remain Offline Until May
Freeport LNG said on Wednesday that trains 1 and 2 at its LNG facility in Texas are anticipated to be down until May, while train 3 is now back online.
Petronas Begins Construction of Floating LNG Facility for Argentina's Gas Exports
Malaysia's state energy firm Petronas has begun the construction of a floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) processing unit to be placed off the coast of Argentina, which aims to begin exports by 2027.
Williams Plans Expansion of Gas Pipeline Network in Virginia
Pipeline operator Williams Cos. is preparing for a major expansion of its pipeline network in the Southeastern United States. This expansion will increase the capacity of the Transcontinental pipeline network, which spans approximately 10,000 miles from Texas to New York.
Enstor Seeks FERC Approval to Double Capacity of Mississippi Hub Natural Gas Storage Facility
Enstor Gas LLC has submitted an application to FERC through its affiliate, Mississippi Hub LLC, for an expansion of its natural gas storage facility located in Simpson County, Mississippi.
- 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
- U.S. Moves to Block Enterprise Products’ Exports to China Over Security Risk
- 208-Mile Mississippi-to-Alabama Gas Pipeline Moves Into FERC Review
- Court Ruling Allows MVP’s $500 Million Southgate Pipeline Extension to Proceed
- U.S. Pipeline Expansion to Add 99 Bcf/d, Mostly for LNG Export, Report Finds
- A Systematic Approach To Ensuring Pipeline Integrity
- 275-Mile Texas-to-Oklahoma Gas Pipeline Enters Open Season
- LNG Canada Start-Up Fails to Lift Gas Prices Amid Supply Glut
- Kinder Morgan Gas Volumes Climb as Power, LNG Demand Boost Pipeline Business
