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Renaissance Investigates Blast on Nigeria’s Trans Niger Pipeline
Nigerian oil consortium Renaissance Group confirmed on Tuesday a blast on its Trans Niger oil pipeline in the coastal River State and has dispatched a team to investigate, spokesperson Tony Okonedo said.
Cheniere Completes First Train at Corpus Christi Stage 3 LNG Project
Cheniere Energy has achieved substantial completion of Train 1 at its Corpus Christi Stage 3 Liquefaction Project, the company announced on March 16. With commissioning now complete, Bechtel Energy has handed over control of the train and associated systems to Cheniere.
BP, Mauritania Detect Gas Leak at Greater Tortue Ahmeyim Project Offshore West Africa
A gas leak has been detected at a well of the BP-operated Greater Tortue Ahmeyim gas project offshore Senegal and Mauritania, the British company and Mauritania's environment ministry said on Wednesday.
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.
POET, Tallgrass to Connect Nebraska Facility to CO2 Pipeline
POET and Tallgrass have entered into definitive agreements to link POET’s Fairmont, Nebraska bioprocessing facility with the Tallgrass Trailblazer carbon dioxide (CO2) pipeline.
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.
Operator Challenges: Improving Safety, Efficiency in Pipeline Operations
Oil and gas professionals need to be vigilant about potential hazards while striving to optimize performance and efficiency. This article explores critical safety and efficiency considerations and outlines best pipeline maintenance and operations practices.
Minnesota-Wisconsin Gas Pipeline Project Awaits Regulatory Decision
The Northern Lights 2025 Expansion Project is set to boost natural gas capacity across Minnesota and Wisconsin, with key pipeline extensions and upgrades planned for completion by November 2025.
EPA Grants West Virginia Authority to Oversee Carbon Capture, Fourth State to Gain Approval
The U.S. EPA has granted West Virginia the authority to oversee carbon capture projects, making it the fourth state to receive this power. The decision aims to speed up approval processes for carbon sequestration initiatives as part of the country's broader environmental efforts.
Venture Global to Start LNG Sales in April at Calcasieu Pass After Years of Dispute
Venture Global LNG will begin commercial operations at its Calcasieu Pass plant in Louisiana on April 15, resolving a years-long dispute with major buyers like Shell and BP.
U.S. Natural Gas Prices Jump 6% to Two-Week High on Rising LNG Flows, Big Storage Draw
U.S. natural gas futures rose 6% to reach a two-week high, driven by a larger-than-expected storage draw and increased LNG export flows. With cold weather forecasts and higher demand, natural gas prices have surged, reflecting tighter supply conditions and robust export activity.
OLI Systems Lands DOE Funding for CO₂ Pipeline Integrity Model
OLI Systems has received a Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to develop a model aimed at improving CO₂ pipeline safety in carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) projects.
Venture Global’s CP2 LNG Project Advances with Environmental Report
Venture Global's CP2 LNG export project in Louisiana moves forward as FERC staff releases a draft environmental report, concluding emissions impacts are "not significant."
Maryland Lawmakers Push to Curb BGE Pipeline Spending, Citing Safety and Cost Concerns
Maryland lawmakers and regulators are raising concerns over Baltimore Gas & Electric’s (BGE) multibillion-dollar pipeline replacement program, citing rising costs for consumers and questions about its effectiveness in improving safety.
Gas Distributors Improving Pipeline Safety One Mile at a Time
When local regulators approved funding in April for municipally owned Philadelphia Gas Works to build distribution lines to serve new customers, the decision sparked the kind of news coverage and criticism from certain quarters that has become painfully predictable.
Innovations in Monitoring Reveal Unseen Liquids in Gas Pipelines
Dry gas flows can unpredictably become wet, and accidental liquids in gas transmission networks create hidden financial costs and pose serious safety risks.
Mexico Plans to Double Gas Storage Capacity Amid Trump Supply Fears
Mexico's government is looking to speed up plans to double its strategic natural gas storage capacity amid concern that U.S. President Donald Trump could use the country's dependence on U.S. gas as some form of leverage, three sources familiar with the matter said.
NFE's Mexico LNG Plant Operating 20% Above Capacity, Company Says
A floating liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant operated by U.S. energy firm New Fortress Energy off Mexico's coast is producing at 20% above its capacity, and the company has shipped nine cargoes from the facility since August, it said on Tuesday.
Freeport LNG Restores Texas Plant Operations After Power Outage
Freeport LNG on Monday said its plant at Quintana Island, Texas, returned to full operations following an outage last week caused by unstable power from its provider Center Point Energy.
Otto McMillan: Once, Twice, Three Times a Hero
The Charlotte-based Piedmont Natural Gas utility field representative is a serial hero, having performed three life-changing heroic acts in 2023.
Emerson’s Natural Gas Metering Systems: Accuracy and Efficiency Delivered
Discover reliability with our Emerson Natural Gas Metering System, a comprehensive solution designed to ensure accuracy, reliability, and efficiency in natural gas measurement.
Crews Extinguish Kinder Morgan Pipeline Fire in Wharton County
The affected segment of the Tennessee Gas Pipeline was promptly isolated and shut down. According to the company, the fire was fully extinguished, and all personnel were accounted for.
Freeport LNG in Texas Nearing Full Operations as Gas Flows Recover From Outage
Natural gas flows to Freeport LNG's export plant in Texas were set to rise on Thursday after a power problem during a winter storm forced it to shut on Tuesday, data from LSEG and energy traders showed.
Freeport LNG Shutdown in Texas to Continue Amid Power Issues
U.S. liquefied natural gas company Freeport LNG said on Wednesday it closed its export plant in Texas on Tuesday due to a power feed problem during a winter storm and will keep it shut until power supply stabilizes.
Texas Ports Suspend Operations as Winter Storm Hits Gulf Coast
Port Freeport on Tuesday said it expects limited vessel activity due to cold weather conditions in the Texas Gulf Coast area amid winter storm Enzo.
Vecino, DRW to Develop South Texas Gas Storage, 40-Mile Pipeline to Agua Dulce
Vecino Energy Partners and DRW Energy Trading have partnered to develop the Piedras Pintas Salt Dome in Duval County, Texas, aiming to bolster natural gas storage capacity and connectivity in South Texas.
PHMSA Modernizes Methane Detection Rules for Gas Pipelines
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has introduced a final rule aimed at modernizing leak detection and repair requirements for natural gas pipelines.
Colonial Pipeline Restarts Gasoline Line After Georgia Leak Repairs
Colonial Pipeline restarted its main gasoline artery, which delivers fuel from the U.S. Gulf Coast to East Coast markets, on Friday after it was shut earlier this week due to a leak in Paulding County, Georgia.
East Texas Gas Storage Facility Begins Operations, Strengthening Texas Energy Grid
Trinity Gas Storage has started operations at its 24 Bcf gas storage facility in Anderson County, East Texas. This marks the first new greenfield gas storage facility in Texas in over a decade and aims to address supply and reliability issues exposed during Winter Storm Uri.
- Trump Puts Keystone XL Pipeline Back in Discussion, Though Revival Faces Developer Resistance
- Army Corps Lists Enbridge’s Line 5 as ‘Emergency’ Project Eligible to Bypass Environmental Review
- Missouri Loses Control Over 1.5 Million-Mile Gas Pipeline Network as Feds Step In
- Energy Transfer Wins New York Court Ruling in $150 Million Pipeline Fraud Case
- ONEOK, MPLX to Build $1.4 Billion LPG Export Terminal, Pipeline in Texas
- Kinder Morgan Approves $1.4 Billion Mississippi Crossing Project to Boost Southeast Gas Supply
- Army Corps Lists Enbridge’s Line 5 as ‘Emergency’ Project Eligible to Bypass Environmental Review
- India’s GAIL Eyes U.S. LNG Deals Following Trump’s Policy Shift
- TC Energy Beats Q4 Profit Estimates, Driven by Mexico Pipelines' Success
- Michigan Court Backs Permits for Enbridge’s Line 5 Pipeline Tunnel Project
