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Mexico Asks Sempra to Build Second LNG Facility in Return for Approving Permit
The Mexican government has asked Sempra Energy to build a second LNG export facility in the country in return for approving a permit to build an initial facility.
Pennsylvania Fines Sunoco Mariner East 2 NGL Pipeline for Drilling Fluid Spills
Pennsylvania has fined Energy Transfer for drilling fluid spills during the construction of its Mariner East 2 natural gas liquids pipeline.
Minnesota Governor Appeals Enbridge Line 3 Regulator Approval
The Governor of Minnesota has appealed utility regulators approval Enbridge's Line 3 pipeline replacement project.
Rule Allowing LNG Rail Shipments in U.S. Challenged in Court
A new PHMSA rule allowing for LNG shipments by rail, set to take effect in the coming days is being challenged by a group of environmental organizations.
TechnipFMC Awarded Subsea Contract for Petrobras Offshore Project
Petrobras has awarded TechnipFMC a large subsea infrastructure contract for the Brazilian oil company's Mero offshore project.
Federal Judge Allows North Dakota to Pursue Protest Reimbursements
A federal judge ruled on Wednesday that North Dakota may pursue reimbursement from the federal government for costs the state incurred in relation to protests against the Dakota Access pipeline.
Stored Crude, Condensate Could be Shipped from Shuttered Libyan Ports
Exports of crude oil and condensate could restart soon from a few Libyan ports as authorities seek to draw down its storage and ease an electricity supply shortage.
European Personnel Firms Awarded Work on Baltic Pipe Project
Three European oil and gas personnel firms have been awarded contracts to supply workers to assist construction on the EU-backed Baltic Pipe Project.
Kinder Morgan Reroutes Portion of Permian Pipeline, Reaffirms Commitment
Texas energy firm Kinder Morgan remains committed to its Permian Highway Pipeline and has agreed to reroute a short portion of the project after experiencing drilling fluid spills and notable opposition in recent months.
U.S. Natural Gas Futures Jump to 8-Month High on Rising LNG Exports, Hot Weather
U.S. natural gas futures jumped to an eight-month high on Tuesday on rising liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports and forecasts for high air conditioning demand over the next two weeks.
As Canada Curbs Methane Emissions, New Measurements Show Problem Bigger Than Thought
Methane emissions from oil and gas operations have more than doubled this year after the government instituted a new method for measuring and reporting emissions.
Indigenous Protesters Agree to Leave Peru Pipeline Station
Petroperu announced it has reached an agreement with indigenous protestors who had occupied a pipeline pumping station along one of the country's crude oil pipelines.
China Ramps up U.S. Oil Purchases Ahead of Trade Deal Review — Sources
Shipments of U.S. crude oil into China are expected to rise in the coming weeks as the two countries begin to review a trade agreement signed in January.
Gas Pipeline to China's First Major Independent LNG Terminal Complete
Work has been completed on a subsea gas pipeline connecting the country's first major privately owned terminal with a local gas grid.
Tellurian Cuts Pipelines to Reduce Phase 1 Costs at U.S. LNG Export Plant
Tellurian has announced it is cutting three pipeline projects to reduce costs for its Driftwood LNG export facility in Louisiana.
New Mexico Close to Adopting Oil and Gas Water Rules
Energy regulators in New Mexico are close to adopting a new set of environmental rules regulating produced water from oil and gas operations.
Australia Bucks the Global Trend, Goes with Natural Gas Over Renewables: Russell
Australia's conservative government appears to be pivoting away from backing coal for future energy needs but hasn't quite made it all the way to renewables, instead waylaying into natural gas.
EU 'Highly Concerned' by U.S. Stance on Nord Stream Pipeline
A delegation of members within the European Union has raised concerns with the U.S. state department regarding sanctions imposed by the country on companies involved in the construction of Russia's Nord Stream 2 pipeline.
Red Butte Pipe Line Announces Open Season
Red Butte Pipe Line, a subsidiary of Silver Creek Midstream, has announced an open season on a crude oil pipeline system in Wyoming.
National Grid Connects Biomethane to UK Gas Grid
National Grid has connected biomethane to the UK gas transmission system for the first time.
FERC Gives Delfin Another Year to Build Louisiana Floating LNG Project
U.S. energy regulators granted Delfin LNG a second one-year extension until September 2021, to complete its proposed floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) export facility off the coast of Louisiana.
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US Oil and Gas Bankruptcies Likely to Continue: Report A wave of oil and gas bankruptcies in North America is likely to continue this year as oil prices remain depressed and a new surge of COVID-19 cases threaten to stall any recovery in fuel demand, according to a report by law firm Haynes an..
Quality Issues Add Delays to Venezuela's Crude Exports — Documents
The worsening quality of crude oil exports from Venezuela is causing further delays in loading times at the state-run oil company PDVSA's main terminal according to internal company documents.
Trump Administration Rolls Back Curbs on Methane Emissions
The Trump Administration will officially roll back regulations concerning methane emissions from oil and gas operations on Thursday.
Phillips 66 Plans to Shut Facilities, Pipelines Amid Renewables Shift
Phillips 66 has announced plans to close or convert some of its facilities along with the associated pipelines as part of the company's transition to renewable fuels.
Gas Utility Pushes Back in Court on California Energy Policy Document
Southern California Gas is asking a state court to force the revision of a document being used by the government to phase out natural gas in California.
Equitrans Confirms 2021 Startup for Mountain Valley Gas Pipeline Despite Permit Denial
Equitrans has confirmed its 2021 target in-service date for its Mountain Valley Southgate natural gas pipeline even after North Carolina authorities denied a water permit for the project.
Oil Rises After Bigger-Than-Expected Drop in U.S. Inventories
Benchmark prices for oil rose on Tuesday after an industry report showed a larger drawdown of U.S. crude inventories than analysts had expected.
U.S. Department of Energy Announces $33 Million for Natural Gas Pipeline Retrofitting Projects
The U.S. Department of Energy has announced over $30 million in funding to develop technology to rehabilitate aging natural gas pipelines.
PennEast Pipeline Receives Favorable Environmental Review from Regulators
The U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has approved an amended construction plan for Enbridge's PennEast natural gas pipeline.
- Keystone Oil Pipeline Resumes Operations After Temporary Shutdown
- Biden Administration Buys Oil for Emergency Reserve Above Target Price
- Freeport LNG Plant Runs Near Zero Consumption for Fifth Day
- Enbridge to Invest $500 Million in Pipeline Assets, Including Expansion of 850-Mile Gray Oak Pipeline
- Mexico Seizes Air Liquide's Hydrogen Plant at Pemex Refinery
- Evacuation Technologies to Reduce Methane Releases During Pigging
- Editor’s Notebook: Nord Stream’s $20 Billion Question
- Enbridge Receives Approval to Begin Service on Louisiana Venice Gas Pipeline Project
- Mexico Seizes Air Liquide's Hydrogen Plant at Pemex Refinery
- Russian LNG Unfazed By U.S. Sanctions
