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Petronas Partners with JERA to Explore Carbon Capture and Storage Solutions
Malaysian state-run energy firm Petronas said on Tuesday it has signed a joint study agreement with Japanese power generation company JERA to evaluate the feasibility of the carbon capture and storage (CCS) value chain.
ADNOC Cuts Upper Zakum Oil Exports Sharply After Diverting Supply to Refinery
Exports of Upper Zakum crude from the United Arab Emirates fell sharply in March after ADNOC diverted more supply to its own refinery and boosted shipments of its lighter Murban oil, according to traders, analysts and shipping data.
SLB to Acquire Majority Stake in Aker Carbon Capture for $380 Million
SLB and Aker Carbon Capture will combine technology portfolios, expertise and operations platforms to bring carbon capture solutions to market more quickly and more economically.
Eni Receives UK Government Approval for CO2 Pipeline Crossing England-Wales Border
The pipeline will facilitate the transportation of carbon dioxide from capture plants across the North West of England and North Wales to Eni's depleted natural gas reservoirs beneath the seabed in Liverpool Bay.
INGAA Commends House Leaders for Advancing Pipeline Safety Bill
Amy Andryszak, president and CEO of INGAA, commended the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy & Commerce for its progress in advancing the Pipeline Safety, Modernization, and Expansion Act of 2024.
Colonial Pipeline Delays Shutdown of Baltimore Segment After Bridge Collapse
Colonial Pipeline will delay the shutdown of a small, underutilized section of its pipeline system that delivers fuel to North Baltimore from April 1 to May 1, according to a notice to shippers seen by Reuters.
Colonial Pipeline Freezes Nominations on Baltimore Section Amid Port Shutdown
The Colonial Pipeline Company on Tuesday paused nominations to ship fuel on cycles 15 and 16 on Line 32, which delivers products to its Curtis Bay facility in the port of Baltimore, according to a notice seen by Reuters.
Osaka Gas Expects Minimal Impact from Freeport LNG Partial Shutdown
Japan's Osaka Gas expects to see little impact on its balance of supply and demand for LNG from a partial shutdown of U.S. Freeport LNG's facilities, the president of the city gas provider said on Wednesday.
Pipeline Movement, Landslides Navigated with Technology
Bearing the responsibility of ensuring the continuous flow of energy resources through vast networks of pipelines, the custodians of pipeline integrity face an ever-present challenge: geohazards.
Experts See Polymers Among Keys to Better Pipe Protection
Leaders within the coatings industry have indicated that there are a number of innovative products and services that have been developed recently, which enhance corrosion control and provide better pipeline coatings.
Common Challenges with Field-Applied Liquid Epoxy Pipeline Coatings
Coatings are an incredibly important part of maintaining safe pipeline operations and asset integrity, including being a first line of defense against corrosion and corrosion-induced failures.
Using Integrated Approach Toward Geohazard Threat Management
In a recent advisory bulletin (ADB-2022-01, Potential for Damage to Pipeline Facilities Caused by Earth Movement and Other Geological Hazards), PHMSA highlighted the importance of proactive integrity management, to reduce the potential for damage to pipeline facilities caused by earth movement or other geological hazards, collectively referred to as “geohazards.”
Addressing Challenges in Carbon Capture, Storage Deployment
While the use of renewables, improved energy efficiency and electric vehicles are areas of focus, oil and natural gas will continue to be in demand for petrochemicals and fueling transportation by land, sea and air.
Protection in Renewal Biogas Systems for Increased Pipeline Reliability
Biogas is a renewable fuel generated through the anaerobic fermentation of organic matter. Biogas is a mixture of gases, mainly methane and carbon dioxide, accompanied by trace elements dependent on the feedstock and production method.
Freeport LNG Expects Trains 1 and 2 at Texas Facility to Remain Offline Until May
Freeport LNG said on Wednesday that trains 1 and 2 at its LNG facility in Texas are anticipated to be down until May, while train 3 is now back online.
Enstor Seeks FERC Approval to Double Capacity of Mississippi Hub Natural Gas Storage Facility
Enstor Gas LLC has submitted an application to FERC through its affiliate, Mississippi Hub LLC, for an expansion of its natural gas storage facility located in Simpson County, Mississippi.
Freeport LNG's Feedgas Intake Plummets Amidst Operational Challenges
Feedgas intake at the second largest U.S. LNG plant has fallen by almost half over the last week, according to data provider LSEG.
Leak Shuts Down CDU and Coker at TotalEnergies Texas Refinery, Sources Say
The coker and small crude distillation unit (CDU) were shut by a leak on the gasoline-producing fluidic catalytic cracker (FCC) at TotalEnergies' 238,000 barrel-per-day (bpd) Port Arthur, Texas, refinery, people familiar with plant operations said on Monday.
Enterprise Products Launches Texas Western Products System, Expanding Fuel Operations
Enterprise Products Partners L.P. has announced that the first phase of its Texas Western Products System (TW Products System) is now in service with the start of truck loading operations at the company’s new Permian terminal in Gaines County, Texas.
Williams Secures Nearly $1 Million for Carbon Storage Research in Wyoming
Oklahoma-based pipeline operator Williams Cos. has been awarded $975,000 in funding to study carbon capture and storage initiatives in Wyoming.
U.S. Coast Guard Investigates Oil Spill Off Huntington Beach, California Coast
The U.S. Coast Guard on Friday were trying to identify the source of an oil spill off the coast of Huntington beach, California, the agency said.
Keystone Oil Pipeline Resumes Operations After Temporary Shutdown
TC Energy's Keystone oil pipeline resumed service on Thursday after going offline and temporarily restricting a major conduit of Canadian oil to the United States, which sent oil prices higher.
Citgo's Quarterly Net Profit Plummets 81% on Plant Outages, Margin Decline
Venezuela-owned oil refiner Citgo Petroleum on Thursday reported fourth quarter net profit fell 81% to $154 million, from $806 million a year ago, on plant outages and weaker margins.
U.S. Natural Gas Prices Steady Ahead of Federal Storage Report
U.S. natural gas futures were little changed on Thursday as the market waited for direction from a federal report expected to show a much smaller-than-usual storage withdrawal last week when warmer-than-normal weather kept heating demand low.
Xcel Energy Says Its Facilities Likely Started Texas Fire, Faces Negligence Allegations
The Minneapolis-based utility, which provides power and natural gas to parts of Texas and seven other U.S. states, disputed "claims that it acted negligently in maintaining and operating its infrastructure."
Exxon to Complete Beaumont, Texas, Hydrocracker Overhaul by End of March, Sources Say
Exxon Mobil Corp. plans to finish an overhaul of the hydrocracker at its 619,024 barrel-per-day Beaumont, Texas refinery by the end of March, said people familiar with plant operations on Monday.
Snam Enters Exclusive Talks to Acquire Edison's Gas Storage Assets in Italy
Energy group Edison said on Monday it started exclusive talks with gas grid operator Snam over the sale of its natural gas storage assets in Italy.
Germany Plans to Expand Carbon Capture and Storage, Including Sub-Seabed Transport
Germany will change its carbon dioxide storage law to allow carbon capture and off-shore storage for certain industrial sectors as Europe's biggest economy aims to become carbon neutral by 2045, Economy Minister Robert Habeck said on Monday.
Denmark Ends Probe Into 'Deliberate' Nord Stream Pipeline Blasts
Denmark has dropped its investigation into the explosions in 2022 on the Nord Stream pipelines carrying Russian gas to Germany, police said on Monday, becoming the second nation to do so after Sweden closed its own inquiry.
TotalEnergies Texas Refinery Operating at Minimal Rates Amid Upsets
TotalEnergies' 238,000-barrel-per-day refinery in Port Arthur, Texas, is operating at minimal production as it contends with multiple upsets, sources said on Wednesday.
- 1,000-Mile Pipeline Exit Plan by Hope Gas Alarms West Virginia Producers
- Valero Plans to Shut California Refinery, Takes $1.1 Billion Hit
- Three Killed, Two Injured in Accident at LNG Construction Site in Texas
- Greenpeace Ordered to Pay $667 Million to Energy Transfer Over Dakota Access Pipeline Protests
- Boardwalk’s Texas Gas Launches Open Season for 2 Bcf/d Marcellus-to-Louisiana Pipeline Expansion
- New Alternatives for Noise Reduction in Gas Pipelines
- Construction Begins on Ghana's $12 Billion Petroleum Hub, But Not Without Doubts
- Missouri Loses Control Over 1.5 Million-Mile Gas Pipeline Network as Feds Step In
- Gazprom’s Grandeur Fades as Europe Moves Away from Russian Gas
- Greenpeace Ordered to Pay $667 Million to Energy Transfer Over Dakota Access Pipeline Protests
