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N.D. Seeks to Recover Pipeline Protest Costs, Sues Federal Government
North Dakota sued the federal government Thursday to recover the $38 million the state spent policing protests against the Dakota Access oil pipeline.
IEA: U.S., China Will be World's Biggest LNG Exporter and Importer in 2024
The United States and China will become the world’s biggest liquefied natural gas (LNG) exporters and importers, respectively, in five years, according to projections by the International Energy Agency (IEA).
Kinder Morgan Moves Ahead with Pipeline Connection to Houston
Kinder Morgan Inc will go ahead with a South Texas pipeline connection that would transport crude from Phillips 66's 900,000 bpd Gray Oak pipeline in the Permian Basin to delivery points at the Houston Ship Channel, the company said on Wednesday.
Syrian Militants Attack Gas Pipeline
Militants targeted a gas pipeline in government-controlled central Syria, putting it out of order Sunday, according to state media.
Tanzania, Zambia Planning $1.5 Billion Oil Pipeline
Tanzania and Zambia plan to build a refined products pipeline to transport petroleum between the two countries at a cost of $1.5 billion, Tanzania’s Energy minister said.
BC Not Authorized to Regulate Trans Mountain Oil Flows, Court Rules
Five judges ruled unanimously the provincial government of British Columbia cannot regulate increased flows of heavy crude through the proposed Trans Mountain pipeline, removing a potential hurdle to the long-delayed project.
Potential Permitting Delays Could Raise Line 3 Costs
Enbridge said there is a risk its Line 3 replacement project could exceed its previous cost estimate of $6.71 billion (C$9 billion) because of delays to permits in the United States.
Federal Permit Granted for Alaskan Pipeline Project
A company seeking to develop a large oil project on Alaska’s North Slope has won a key federal permit.
Permit Denied for 24-Mile Underwater Pipeline by New York Regulators
State environmental regulators denied a water quality permit for a 24-mile (39-km) underwater pipeline from New Jersey to Queens that backers say is crucial for meeting rising demand for natural gas in New York City and Long Island.
Norway-Poland Gas Link on Track for 2022
A planned pipeline linking Norwegian natural gas fields to markets in Denmark and Poland is on track for completion by October 2022, Polish Foreign Minister Jacek Czaputowicz told Reuters.
Bombing Attack Halts Pumping on Colombian Pipelines
Pumping on Colombia’s Bicentenario and Cano Limon oil pipelines was halted in mid-May after bomb attacks in recent days, sources from operators Bicentenario and state-run oil company Ecopetrol said.
Canadian Oil Pipeline Congestion Sets up Lucrative Storage Play
Upheavals in the Canadian crude market are providing unique opportunities for firms with sizeable long-term leases on Alberta storage tanks, a cluster that sources say includes Mercuria Energy Group and oil major BP Plc’s trading arm.
Russia’s Oil Output Hit 11-Month Low on Dirty Oil Crisis
Energy Ministry data showed Russian oil output fell to 11.11 MMbpd in May, its lowest level since June 2018, from 11.23 MMbpd in April – mainly from the closure due to oil contamination of the Druzhba pipeline, which usually ships 1 MMbpd, or 1 percent of global oil demand.
McDermott Announces First Cargo from Cameron LNG Train 1
McDermott International announced that the first cargo of LNG has been shipped from the Cameron LNG project in Hackberry, La., marking a key step in development of the facility and a precursor to the completion of Train 1. The latest development follows the announcement of first liquid from Cameron LNG Train 1 on May 14.
PetroChina Raising Gas Prices Ahead of Pipeline Reshuffle
Bucking its normal practice, PetroChina has reportedly started preparing to consolidate its pipeline assets while recouping import losses by raising wholesale natural gas prices during the weak-demand spring season.
Saudi Aramco Inks 20-year Deal with Sempra for LNG Supply
Saudi Aramco has signed a 20-year agreement to buy LNG from an export terminal that U.S.-based Sempra Energy is developing on the Texas Gulf Coast.
Pipeline Opponents Challenge Louisiana Law Targeting Protesters
Environmental groups and demonstrators arrested near Energy Transfer’s Bayou Bridge pipeline in Louisiana have filed a lawsuit challenging a 2018 state law that made trespassing near oil and gas pipelines a criminal offense.
Texas May Stiffen Penalties for Pipeline Damage
Lawmakers in Texas are considering a bill that would stiffen penalties for damaging or trespassing around oil and gas operations despite opposition from environmental groups who say it would quell peaceful protests and overly criminalize offenses.
Brazil Supreme Court Approves Sale of Petrobas Pipeline Unit
Brazil’s state-run oil firm Petrobras was cleared to move forward with the sale of its TAG pipeline unit to France’s Engie SA after Brazil’s Supreme Court ruled that state-run firms do not need congressional approval to sell their subsidiaries.
ExxonMobil to Expand Infrastructure for Growing Argentina Production
ExxonMobil announced it will proceed with long-term development in Argentina’s Vaca Muerta shale, including the construction of pipeline and export infrastructure to support an expected 55,000 oil-equivalent bpd by 2024.
Natural Gas Flaring in Permian Hits Record High in Q1
Natural gas flaring and venting in the top U.S. oil field reached an all-time high in the first quarter of 2019 due to the lack of pipelines, at a time of increased focus on methane emissions.
Longhorn Midstream Launches Open Season for Delaware Basin Gathering System
Longhorn Midstream today announced that one of its subsidiaries, LM Touchdown Crude, has launched a binding open season to obtain commitments to support the development of its Touchdown Crude Oil Gathering System in the Northern Delaware Basin.
Malaysia Seized $240 million From Chinese Company Over Unfinished Pipeline Project
Malaysia seized more than $243.5 million from a bank account of state-owned China Petroleum Pipeline Engineering (CPP) over incomplete pipeline projects, Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Monday.
Sources: ADNOC Hires BAML, Mizuho for Natural Gas Pipelines Deal
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has hired Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Mizuho to arrange the lease of its natural gas pipeline assets, sources familiar with the matter said, as the oil giant establishes new partnerships in an era of lower oil prices.
Lack of New Canadian Pipelines Worries Oil Producers
Frustration is palpable among Canadian energy executives who have flocked to the annual Calgary Stampede celebrations in Canada's oil capital this week, even though a recent pipeline approval gives them something to celebrate amid the rodeo competitions, corporate parties and pancake breakfasts.
Enbridge Eases Mainline Pipeline Volume Terms in Response to Small Producers
Enbridge Inc has lowered oil-shipping requirements on its Mainline pipeline by nearly two-thirds, the company confirmed on Wednesday, a move likely to satisfy smaller producers that feared they would be elbowed out by the company’s initial requirements.
Sources: New Permian Pipeline Flow to Outpace Storage
As new pipelines begin to move Permian crude towards the Gulf Coast, traders and analysts worry there may not be enough connections or storage to handle the demand.
Oregon County Officials Push Back Against Pipeline
County officials in southern Oregon are asking the federal government to deny construction of a 230-mile natural gas pipeline, alleging that project developer Pembina has overstated its economic benefits and downplayed its environmental impact.
Democratic Presidential Candidate Speaks out Against Enbridge Line 5
One of the Democratic presidential candidates has spoken out against the Enbridge Line 5 pipeline tunnel calling for the project to be defeated.
Plains All American Announces Open Season on Western Corridor Pipeline System
An affiliate of Plains All American Pipeline today announced a binding open season for long-term commitments for light crude oil transportation service on its Western Corridor Pipeline System
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- 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
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