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NOAA: Jordan Cove LNG Project Would Have Minimal Environmental Impact
Federal authorities have suggested the environmental impact of the proposed Jordan Cove LNG terminal and pipeline in southern Oregon would be minimal, saying the contentious project wouldn’t jeopardize protected species or adversely change their critical habitat.
Fourth Unit at Kinder Morgan's Georgia Elba LNG Export Plant Ready for Service
Kinder Morgan Inc asked U.S. energy regulators for permission to put the fourth liquefaction train in service at its nearly $2 billion Elba Island liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plant in Georgia.
New Permian Pipelines Boost U.S. Gulf Coast Crude Exports
Three new major pipelines coming out of the Permian Basin have helped crude exports from Corpus Christi, Texas surge in recent weeks, often surpassing hubs such as Houston and Beaumont, Texas.
Doosan, Skyfire Consulting Partner for Long-Range Pipeline-Inspection Project
Skyfire Consulting, a public safety drone consultancy, has announced a partnership with Doosan Mobility Innovations to launch a long-range pipeline-inspection project with a major U.S. pipeline operator.
Gassco Urges Norway to Build New Arctic Pipeline
Pipeline system operator Gassco is urging Norway to construct a new pipeline or LNG plant to boost its gas exports from the Arctic.
Petronas: Gas Pipeline Fire Under Control
Malaysia’s state energy firm Petroliam Nasional Bhd, or Petronas, said on Monday a fire on the Sabah-Sarawak Gas Pipeline in East Malaysia was under control.
Brazil Clears Bolivian Gas Company Use Pipeline
The Brazilian government authorized Bolivian oil and gas company YPFB to use the Gasbol pipeline to sell gas to other companies in Brazil beyond state-run oil firm Petrobras, according to a publication on Friday in the official gazette.
Mild Winter Sends U.S. Natural Gas Prices Tumbling: Reuters
U.S. gas prices have fallen even further in recent weeks as the market tries to avert a glut by encouraging power producers to maximize gas combustion and switch away from coal.
Belarus Halts Own Oil Exports to Germany, Russian Oil Transit Unaffected — Sources
Belarus' state oil company Belorusneft has suspended supplies of its own oil to Germany this month as Minsk needs to compensate for shortages of Russia-sourced oil amid a contract dispute with Moscow, four industry sources told Reuters on Friday.
Enterprise and Navigator Load First Vessel at New Ethylene Export Terminal
Enterprise Products Partners and Navigator Holdings announced that the first cargo of ethylene has been exported from their 50/50 joint venture marine terminal located at Morgan’s Point, Texas along the Houston Ship Channel.
Louisiana Appeals Court Hears Arguments in Pipeline Lawsuit
A Louisiana appeals court heard arguments Wednesday on a lawsuit challenging state laws that let oil pipeline operators take private land for construction.
Work Resumes on Canada's Coastal GasLink Pipeline Over Indigenous Opposition
Construction of the C$6.6-billion ($5-billion) Coastal GasLink pipeline in western Canada resumed this week, after an indigenous group that opposes the project had ordered its workers off their territory.
White House Unveils Plan to Speed Big Projects Permits
The Trump administration on Thursday unveiled a plan to speed permitting for major infrastructure projects like oil pipelines, road expansions and bridges, one of the biggest deregulatory actions of the president's tenure.
Superior Pipeline Acquires Gathering and Compression Assets
Superior Pipeline Company announced that it has completed the acquisition of roughly 600 miles of gathering pipeline and compression in central Oklahoma.
India Approves $774 million for Gas Pipeline
India has approved funding of 55.6 billion rupees ($774 million) for a natural gas pipeline in its northeast, Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Wednesday, as part of a national gas grid being built to span remote locations.
Turkey, Russia Launch TurkStream Pipeline
The presidents of Turkey and Russia on Wednesday formally launched the TurkStream pipeline which will carry Russian natural gas to southern Europe through Turkey, part of Moscow's efforts to reduce shipments via Ukraine.
U.S. Department of Energy Awards $25 Million to Improve Natural Gas Operations
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has selected 16 projects to receive nearly $25 million in federal funding for cost-shared projects to advance natural gas infrastructure technology development.
Federal Appeals Court Tosses Permit for Atlantic Coast Pipeline Station
A federal appeals court has thrown out a permit for a natural gas compressor station on Dominion Energy's Atlantic Coast Pipeline.
FERC Approves Chesapeake Utilities Pipeline Expansion
Chesapeake Utilities has announced that FERC has issued an order approving the Company's proposed Del-Mar Energy pipeline project.
Edgewater Midstream Announces Initial Equity Commitment from EnCap Flatrock Midstream
Edgewater Midstream has secured an initial capital commitment of $400 million from EnCap Flatrock Midstream.
Qatar to Supply Kuwait with 3 Million Tons of LNG a Year
State-run Qatar Petroleum (QP) said on Sunday it had signed a 15-year agreement to supply Kuwait with up to 3 million tons of liquefied natural gas (LNG) per year.
New England Power and Gas Prices Spike During Cold Snap
Natural gas and power prices in New England spiked to their highest since last winter as a cold snap froze the six-state region. Next-day gas prices for Thursday jumped almost 25% to $14.50 per mmBtu, their highest since January, for a second day in a row.
Polish Experts Seek Evidence in Gas Blast that Killed 8
Investigators in southern Poland said they are questioning witnesses and gathering evidence in their probe into a gas blast that killed eight members of one family, including four children.
Alder Midstream Announces New Initiatives
Alder Midstream (Alder), owned and operated by Glenfarne Group, has announced several new initiatives focused on building, owning and operating midstream assets in the U.S.
Putin Accuses Bulgaria of Holding up TurkStream Pipeline
Russian President Vladimir Putin accused Bulgaria on Wednesday of deliberately delaying the implementation of Russia's TurkStream natural gas pipeline on its territory and said that Moscow could find ways to bypass Bulgaria if needed.
U.S. Senate Approves New Energy Secretary
Dan Brouillette, President Donald Trump’s pick to succeed Rick Perry as energy secretary was confirmed by the Senate on Monday.
Energy Transfer Employees Charged for Hiring Uniformed Constables for Pipeline Security
A county prosecutor is accusing Energy Transfer employees of illegally using uniformed state constables as a private pipeline security force.
Engie Brazil Wants to Buy Remaining Stake in TAG — CEO
Engie Brazil's CEO says the company is looking to buy the government out of its 10% stake in TAG.
U.S. Crude Output Rises to Record 12.5 Million Bpd in September — EIA
U.S. crude oil production in September rose 66,000 bpd to a new record of 12.46 million bpd, up from 12.397 million bpd in August, the U.S. government said in a monthly report on Friday.
State Sponsored Qatari LNG Projects Could Hurt North American Projects
Proposed North American LNG export projects may face an uphill battle against Qatar, which announced plans to further ramp up production to hold onto its position as the world’s leading LNG exporter.
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- Williams Seeks Emergency Certificate to Operate $1 Billion Mid-Atlantic Gas Pipeline After Court Reversal
- Texas Oil Pipelines Near Max Capacity, Threatening Future Export Limits
- Energy Transfer Subsidiary Selects KTJV for Lake Charles LNG Export Project
- FERC Sides with Williams in Texas-Louisiana Pipeline Dispute with Energy Transfer
- Saudi Arabia Looking to Expand Pipeline to Reduce Oil Exports via Gulf
- Report: Houston Region Poised to Become a Global Clean Hydrogen Hub
- Texas Startup Endeavors Again to Build First Major U.S. Oil Refinery Since 1977
- Alaska Greenlights Enstar’s $57 Million Pipeline to Boost LNG Imports
- Texas Waha Hub Gas Prices Plunge to Record Lows, Hit Negative Territory
