Infrastructure

Woodside Partners with Bechtel for Louisiana LNG Project Development

Australia's Woodside Energy Group said on Thursday it has signed an engineering, procurement and construction contract with U.S. engineering firm Bechtel to develop the Louisiana LNG project.

Shell Completes Sale of Houston-Area Pipeline Assets to Edgewater Midstream

Shell Pipeline Company and its subsidiary Triton West have completed the sale of the Sinco pipeline system and Colex terminal to Edgewater Midstream.

Summit Midstream Completes Acquisition of Tall Oak Midstream III

This acquisition significantly boosts Summit’s natural gas portfolio, bringing its balance to about 50% natural gas-focused operations.

Guest Perspective: Canadian LNG Will Not Boost Japan’s Energy Security

(P&GJ) — With LNG Canada set to start up next year, LNG exporters in Canada are racing to build new projects along the country’s western coast. Many are enamored by the prospect of selling the fuel to Asian countries, particularly Japan.

Rising LNG Terminal Costs to Weaken Competitiveness of New U.S. Projects, Analyst Says

Rising construction costs for U.S. LNG export plants, such as Venture Global's Plaquemines and Golden Pass LNG, are expected to reduce the competitiveness of new U.S. projects, analysts at Poten & Partners predict. Increased natural gas demand and a potential rise in prices could further challenge U.S. gas exports.

Electric-Drive Compressor On-Line in North Sea

(P&GJ) — North Sea Midstream Partners (NSMP) confirmed the start-up of a new onshore electric-drive compressor at its Teesside Gas Processing Plant (TGPP).

NDT, Aramco to Launch 56-Inch Inspection Tool

(P&GJ) — Innovative inline inspection technologies NDT Global launched a 56-inch ultrasonic inline inspection tool, which was developed in collaboration oil and gas company Aramco.

Woodside Targets Partnership Deals for Louisiana LNG Project by Early 2025

Woodside Energy expects to bring several partners into its Louisiana liquefied natural gas development by the time the company gives the financial go-ahead to the U.S. project in the first quarter of 2025, its CEO told Reuters.

Trump Aims to Revive 1,200-Mile Keystone XL Pipeline Despite Major Challenges

Originally proposed by Canadian firm TC Energy in 2010, the project faced repeated policy shifts: rejected under President Obama in 2015, approved by Trump in 2017, and canceled again by President Biden in 2021.

Wood to Design DeLa Express Pipeline Linking Texas to Louisiana

Wood has been awarded the front-end engineering design (FEED) for a long-haul, large-diameter, liquids-rich natural gas pipeline project in the United States.

Spotlight on Mexico: Nation’s Biggest Pipeline Projects Still Face Challenges

Mexico is seeing some pipeline projects move forward, as others stall. But, with a newly elected president taking office, all of them will continue to be subjects of debate, scrutiny and potentially legal challenges.

Judge Dismisses $1.3 Billion Lawsuit Against Texas LNG Builders Over 2022 Explosion

A U.S. bankruptcy judge has dismissed two lawsuits seeking damages totaling $1.3 billion against Zachry Industrial Inc. and its joint venture partners stemming from an explosion that damaged Freeport LNG’s Freeport, Texas facility in June 2022.

TC Energy, Hanwha Power Systems Partner on sCO2 Power Generation Project

TC Energy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Hanwha Power Systems to develop a supercritical carbon dioxide (sCO2) waste heat recovery (WHR) project at one of TC Energy’s natural gas compressor stations in West Virginia.

Vivakor Completes Omega Pipeline Expansion in Oklahoma

Vivakor Inc. has finished expanding its Omega Pipeline System in Blaine County, Oklahoma. The project, which added two new gathering lines, was completed ahead of schedule and under budget.

CO2, Carbon Capture and What’s Next for Pipeline Construction

In the last two years, while the Biden administration has been embracing direct-air capture (DAC) hubs, Houston-based Occidental Petroleum Corp. (Oxy) and its one-time spinoff California Resources Corp. (CRC) have been leading increased industry interest in the transportation and storage of carbon in the transition to a zero-emissions energy world.

Kazakhstan Plans Major Oil Export Boost via Turkey, Reducing Russian Reliance

Kazakhstan could sharply increase its crude oil exports out of Turkey's port of Ceyhan, its energy minister said on Monday, in a move that would reduce the more than 80% share of flows it currently sends via Russia.

EQT, Blackstone Forge $3.5 Billion Deal for Mountain Valley Pipeline Stake

(P&GJ) — EQT Corporation announced a $3.5 billion joint venture (JV) with Blackstone Credit & Insurance (BXCI) focused on midstream assets, including stakes in the Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP) and the Hammerhead Pipeline.

Trump Plans Aggressive LNG Export Expansion, Offshore Drilling Push

Donald Trump is preparing an extensive energy plan prioritizing LNG export permits and accelerating offshore drilling. The initiative aims to lift Biden's LNG permit freeze and expand U.S. natural gas dominance.

Freeport LNG's Texas Facility to Resume Full Operation After Emissions Incidents

All three liquefaction trains at Freeport LNG's export plant in Texas were expected to be back in service on Monday, according to preliminary data from financial firm LSEG.

Optimizing Gas Analysis in Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage

As the global demand for energy grows, so too does the need to transition toward sustainable energy sources. For many process manufacturers, carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) is a central part of their efforts to reduce emissions of one of the most prevalent greenhouse gases (GHGs), carbon dioxide (CO2).

U.S. Reports 13.5 Tons of Deadly Gas Released at Pemex’s Texas Refinery Last Month

In October, Pemex's Deer Park refinery in Texas released 13.5 tons of deadly hydrogen sulfide gas, resulting in the deaths of two workers and injuries to 13 others. The U.S. Chemical Safety Board is investigating the incident, focusing on maintenance practices and emergency responses.

Freeport LNG Liquefaction Train Shuts Down at Texas Export Plant After Malfunction

One of three liquefaction trains at Freeport LNG's export plant in Texas tripped offline on Wednesday, the company told state environmental regulators in a report on Thursday.

Pennybacker Acquires Miami LNG, Appoints New Leader for Growth Push

Pennybacker Capital Management has completed its acquisition of a small-scale liquefied natural gas (LNG) business in Miami from New Fortress Energy.

Argentina's Vaca Muerta Gas Export Plans Face Major Hurdles

Natural gas production is booming in Argentina’s vast Vaca Muerta shale lands, but full pipelines and the government's free-market approach to paying for new ones may prevent the country from becoming a major gas exporter by early next decade.

U.S. Awards $2.2 Billion for Gulf Coast, Midwest Hydrogen Hubs to Advance Clean Energy

The U.S. Department of Energy is awarding up to $2.2 billion to hydrogen hubs on the Gulf Coast and in the Midwest to accelerate clean-energy development, aiming to boost industrial applications and address climate goals.

LNG Feedgas to Louisiana’s Plaquemines Plant Drives U.S. Total to 10-Month High

Feedgas to U.S. LNG export plants is poised to hit a 10-month high, driven by record flows to Louisiana's Plaquemines LNG plant as testing continues ahead of its anticipated launch. The U.S. remains the world’s leading LNG supplier, with exports fueling demand growth globally.

Kazakhstan’s 188-Mile Gas Pipeline to Expand Regional Gasification to 90% Once Completed

(P&GJ) — Kazakhstan’s Taldykorgan-Usharal gas pipeline, launched under the directive of the Head of State, aims to secure a consistent gas supply in a region where gasification currently stands below 50%.

ONEOK Agrees to Sell Interstate Gas Pipelines to DT Midstream for $1.2 Billion

(P&GJ) — ONEOK has agreed to sell its three wholly owned interstate natural gas pipeline systems—Guardian Pipeline, Midwestern Gas Transmission, and Viking Gas Transmission—to DT Midstream for $1.2 billion in cash.

BP Delays Whiting Refinery Restart, Fuel Prices Rise in Chicago Market

BP has delayed the restart of a crude distillation unit and a coker at its 435,000 barrel-per-day Whiting, Indiana, refinery from maintenance, boosting fuel prices in the Chicago market, industry sources said on Tuesday.

INGAA Members Highlight Methane Emissions Progress in 2024 Climate Report

The Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA) highlights progress in reducing methane emissions in its 2024 Climate Report. Members achieved a methane intensity of 0.075% in 2022 and exceeded key GHG commitments while maintaining safe and reliable natural gas delivery.