Infrastructure
Ireland Approves Emergency Floating LNG Facility to Address Gas Supply Risks
The Irish government has approved development of a temporary emergency facility for importing and storing liquefied natural gas (LNG), it said on Tuesday.
Enbridge Plans $2 Billion Upgrade for North America’s Largest Crude Pipeline
Enbridge plans a $2 billion upgrade to North America’s largest crude pipeline, enhancing capacity and reliability across its Mainline network through 2028.
Global News March 2025
Stay informed with the latest industry news and developments in the midstream sector. From pipeline projects to regulatory updates and company announcements, P&GJ's Global News column brings you the most important insights from around the world.
Projects March 2025
Explore the latest updates in pipeline and gas infrastructure, featuring new systems, expansions, and innovative developments shaping the industry. Stay informed on significant projects that enhance operational efficiency and drive growth in the energy sector.
Turkey Wants Iraq-Turkey Oil Pipeline Flowing at Maximum Capacity
Turkey wants an Iraq-Turkey oil pipeline to operate at maximum capacity once it resumes flows through Turkey's Ceyhan, Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar was quoted as saying by the state-owned Anadolu news agency on Sunday.
Baker Hughes, Frontier to Develop Wyoming Carbon Storage Hub
Baker Hughes has announced a partnership with Frontier Infrastructure to accelerate the development of the latter's large-scale carbon capture and storage (CCS) and power solutions in the United States.
Williams Eyes Expansion of Natural Gas Infrastructure
Glenn Koch, vice president-Project Execution at Williams, addressed the growing demand for natural gas and the role underground infrastructure will play in meeting energy needs.
India to Launch World's Longest LPG Pipeline, Stretching 1,740 Miles, by June
India is set to commission the world’s longest LPG pipeline, stretching 1,740 miles, by June, a major milestone for the country’s energy infrastructure.
Commercial Deployment of AOT for Crude Pipelines Nears
QS Energy is nearing a breakthrough in global energy transport. The company is in final talks for multi-year lease agreements that would deploy its Applied Oil Technology (AOT) in key regions, including Southeast Asia, the Pacific, and West Africa.
TC Energy Nears May In-Service Date for Southeast Gateway Pipeline
TC Energy Corp. has reached mechanical completion on its Southeast Gateway pipeline project, keeping the company on track for an anticipated May 1, 2025, in-service date.
Diversified Energy Closes $42 Million Summit Natural Resources Acquisition
Diversified Energy Company Plc has completed its acquisition of operated natural gas properties and midstream pipeline infrastructure from Summit Natural Resources.
Midwest Ethanol Expansion Delayed for South Dakota, Ohio by EPA
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said on Friday it would delay an action by one year to expand sales of higher ethanol blends of gasoline in South Dakota and Ohio, two of eight Midwestern states that requested the agency approve increased sales of the product.
Bakken Natural Gas Expansion Gains Momentum Amid Pipeline Projects
Bakken pipeline expansion is underway, with projects addressing capacity constraints—especially for natural gas. Kinder Morgan’s $640 million acquisition in the Williston Basin adds to the momentum.
ONEOK Pipeline Expansion Projects, NGL Fractionator Completed
ONEOK Inc., completed the MB-6, a 125,000-bpd NGL fractionator in Mont Belvieu, Texas, and the full looping of the West Texas NGL Pipeline system.
Missouri Loses Control Over 1.5 Million-Mile Gas Pipeline Network as Feds Step In
The federal government has taken over regulating Missouri’s 1.5 million miles of natural gas pipelines, citing the state’s failure to enforce adequate penalties for safety violations.
Possible Effects of New Greece-North Macedonia Link for Europe
The Alexandroupolis Terminal is a proposed floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) import terminal in the Aegean Sea, off the coast of Greece. Back in February 2022, the national government of North Macedonia initiated a process by which it hopes to secure a firm supply of critical LNG flowing from the Alexandroupolis FSRU.
HDD Bore Required Innovation, Re-Design
Among several different contracts for the Waukesha, Wisconsin, 36-mile pipeline and stations, one included 8.5 miles of water supply pipeline, with three horizontal directional drilling and eight tunnel crossings.
Thirst for LNG Could Bolster Expansion in Europe, Elsewhere
Europe is taking major steps to expand its gas pipeline networks to support gas flows from new LNG terminals. Germany, for instance, is planning to add 355 miles of pipeline over the next few years to accommodate new LNG imports, almost all of which will be high-capacity pipe, with diameters of 39 inches or greater.
Last Minute Biden Pipeline Regulatory Moves in the Balance
The Biden administration’s attempts in its last month to make significant changes to pipeline regulation may be early targets for reversal for the incoming Trump administration.
Kazakhstan: Caspian Pipeline Oil Flows Uninterrupted After Russian Pump Station Hit
Kazakhstan's oil exports are on schedule via its main oil export route, the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC), the country's energy minister said on Wednesday, despite damage to a pumping station from a drone attack last week.
Gazprom Neft Shifts NIS Stake to Gazprom Amid U.S. Sanctions Pressure
Russia's Gazprom Neft transferred stakes of around 5.15% in Serbia's NIS oil company to Gazprom, in an attempt to ward off U.S. sanctions that could result in crude supply cuts for the Balkan country.
Canada Eyes New Oil Pipelines to Avoid U.S. Tariffs, But No One Wants to Build Them
The Canadian government would have to play a significant role in any project to build new oil pipelines in Canada to overcome regulatory, financial and political hurdles and activist opposition, industry experts said.
Phillips 66 Expands Aerial Methane Detection with Bridger Photonics
Phillips 66 has expanded its partnership with Bridger Photonics to deploy aerial methane detection across its entire midstream network. Using advanced Gas Mapping LiDAR technology, the company will conduct biannual scans to enhance emissions monitoring and mitigation efforts.
Editor’s Notebook: Fire Fuels Pipeline Concerns
Editor-in-Chief Michael Reed examines how recent West Coast wildfires exposed vulnerabilities in fuel supply chains, leading to temporary pipeline shutdowns and regional fuel concerns. While quick action restored operations, the incident underscores the importance of pipeline resilience and emergency preparedness.
Trinidad Seeks U.S. Extension for Shell’s Venezuela Gas Project
Trinidad and Tobago plans to ask U.S. President Donald Trump's administration to extend a license for Shell and Trinidad's National Gas Company to develop a key gas project in Venezuela, four sources close to the preparations said.
Iraq to Submit Updated Plan for OPEC+ Overproduction Compensation
Iraq reaffirmed its commitment to the OPEC+ agreement on Monday and said it would present an updated plan to compensate for any overproduction in previous periods, according to a statement from the Iraqi oil ministry.
Ameren Illinois to Invest $140 Million in Natural Gas Pipeline Replacement Program
Ameren Illinois plans to invest nearly $140 million in 2025 to upgrade its natural gas transmission system across four Illinois counties. The upgrades aim to enhance system resilience and meet federal pipeline regulations.
Michigan Court Backs Permits for Enbridge’s Line 5 Pipeline Tunnel Project
A Michigan appeals court upheld permits for Enbridge’s Line 5 pipeline tunnel project, rejecting environmental and tribal challenges. The ruling allows the company to move forward, though legal and regulatory hurdles remain.
ConocoPhillips to Sell Ursa, Europa Interests, Pipeline Stake to Shell for $735 Million
ConocoPhillips has agreed to sell its interests in the Ursa and Europa fields, along with its stake in Ursa Oil Pipeline Company LLC, to Shell Offshore Inc. and Shell Pipeline Company LP for $735 million.
ICC Overhauls Peoples Gas Pipeline Plan in Chicago, Mandates Focus on High-Risk Pipes
The Illinois Commerce Commission has ordered Peoples Gas to retire high-risk cast iron and ductile iron pipes by 2035, replacing its previous modernization program with a more targeted safety initiative.
- 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
- Valero Plans to Shut California Refinery, Takes $1.1 Billion Hit
- 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
- New Alternatives for Noise Reduction in Gas Pipelines
- 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
- South Dakota Governor Signs Bill Banning Eminent Domain for Carbon Pipeline
- Woodside May Delay Final Investment Decision on Louisiana LNG to Q2, CEO Says
