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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.
Colonial Pipeline's Main Gasoline Artery Shut for Leak Investigation Through Friday
Colonial Pipeline's main gasoline artery, Line 1, is expected to be shut through Friday as the company continues to search for the source of a suspected leak in Paulding County, Georgia, it said in a statement on Wednesday.
Britain’s Gas Storage Worries Rise as Levels Dip to Less Than a Week's Supply, Centrica Warns
Britain's gas storage levels are worryingly low, with less than a week's worth of gas in storage after a cold snap, energy company Centrica said on Friday while the government said there was no need for concern.
Equinor Extends Hammerfest LNG Outage to Jan. 19 Due to Compressor Repairs
Equinor has extended an ongoing outage at its Hammerfest LNG plant in Arctic northern Norway by 10 days to Jan. 19 as it continues to repair a failed compressor, the company said in a regulatory filing on Wednesday.
Fire Extinguished at Valero's Three Rivers Refinery, No Injuries Reported
A large fire was extinguished at Valero's 89,000 barrel per day Three Rivers refinery in Texas on Wednesday evening, local media reported.
PipeSense, EnControl Collaborate to Combat Gas Pipeline Leaks
PipeSense, installed three of its advanced systems across the U.S. in support of EnControl, a third-party control room company to the oil, gas and hydrogen industries.
EPA Issues First Underground Injection Permits for Carbon Storage in California
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued its first Underground Injection Control Class VI well permits in California, allowing for carbon sequestration at a site in Kern County.
Whiting Refinery Back to Normal Following Pipeline Leak, BP Says
BP's 435,000-barrel-per-day (bpd) Whiting, Indiana, refinery was operating normally following a leak from a pipeline that transports liquid material, the company said.
Cerilon GTL Secures Final Permit for North Dakota Gas-to-Liquids Facility
Cerilon GTL has received the final major permit required to move forward with its innovative gas-to-liquids (GTL) facility near Williston, North Dakota.
Woodside’s Pluto Train 2 Modules Arrive, Scarborough LNG Project Advances
The Scarborough Energy Project achieved a major milestone with the final modules for Pluto Train 2 arriving at the Pluto LNG facility in Karratha, Western Australia. This development brings Woodside Energy closer to its goal of delivering first LNG by 2026.
CAD-Based Tool Essential in Preventing Pipeline Failures
Pipelines play an integral part in modern industry. They help transport essential resources like water, oil, and gas across vast distances, ensuring facilities stay functional and operational.
DNR Investigates 70,000-Gallon Oil Spill from Enbridge’s Line 6 Pipeline in Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is investigating a significant crude oil spill along Enbridge Energy’s Line 6 pipeline in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, near the town of Oakland, about four miles east of Cambridge.
Matador Closes $600 Million Pronto Midstream Deal, Strengthens Balance Sheet
Matador Resources Company has finalized the contribution of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Pronto Midstream, LLC, to its midstream joint venture, San Mateo Midstream, LLC. The deal values Pronto at approximately $600 million and brings San Mateo's total estimated asset value to over $1.5 billion, net to Matador.
Shell Terminal in Nigeria Reports Oil Spill Following Pipeline Rupture
An oil spill has occurred at the Shell loading terminal in Nigeria's Delta region after a pipeline ruptured, Nigeria's maritime agency said on Sunday.
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Southern Star is a key player in the natural gas sector. Overseeing 5,800 miles of pipeline, 43 compressor stations and eight gas porosity storage fields, the company has many assets and work processes to manage and maintain. Read how Southern Star gained a 25% increase in efficiency and optimized time and resources through an upgraded asset management system.
Texas Oil Company Challenges $250 Million Insurance Collateral Demand for Pipeline, Offshore Operations
An independent Texas oil and gas producer is striking back against a group of insurance companies, which collectively are seeking $250 million in collateral beyond what the oil company has already contracted for bonds backing its production activities.
Northern Endurance to Launch UK’s First Carbon Capture Project
The Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP) has secured financial close for the UK’s first carbon capture and storage (CCS) project, set to store up to 4 million tonnes of CO2 annually.
NDT, Aramco to Launch 56-Inch Inspection Tool
(P&GJ) — Innovative inline inspection technologies NDT Global launched a 56-inch ultrasonic inline inspection tool, which was developed in collaboration oil and gas company Aramco.
Algeria’s Sonatrach Contains Fire at Alrar Gas Processing Complex
Algeria’s Sonatrach reported that a fire at the Alrar gas processing complex was contained, with no impact on oil production or international shipments. Investigations into the cause are ongoing.
Freeport LNG's Texas Facility to Resume Full Operation After Emissions Incidents
All three liquefaction trains at Freeport LNG's export plant in Texas were expected to be back in service on Monday, according to preliminary data from financial firm LSEG.
Optimizing Gas Analysis in Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage
As the global demand for energy grows, so too does the need to transition toward sustainable energy sources. For many process manufacturers, carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) is a central part of their efforts to reduce emissions of one of the most prevalent greenhouse gases (GHGs), carbon dioxide (CO2).
Brunei LNG Begins Restart After Operational Disruption
Brunei LNG is safely restarting its facility after an "operational upset" caused a shutdown. The process may involve visible flaring and noise, which the company assures are controlled. The plant, partly owned by Mitsubishi and Shell, has a 7.2 million metric ton annual capacity.
Freeport LNG Liquefaction Train Shuts Down at Texas Export Plant After Malfunction
One of three liquefaction trains at Freeport LNG's export plant in Texas tripped offline on Wednesday, the company told state environmental regulators in a report on Thursday.
Nigeria Launches New Utapate Crude, Targets Doubling Output by 2025
Nigeria is seeking term customers for its new crude oil grade Utapate and is aiming to double output by the end of 2025 from 40,000 barrels per day, state-owned NNPC and venture partner Natural Oilfield Services said at the grade's official launch.
BP Delays Whiting Refinery Restart, Fuel Prices Rise in Chicago Market
BP has delayed the restart of a crude distillation unit and a coker at its 435,000 barrel-per-day Whiting, Indiana, refinery from maintenance, boosting fuel prices in the Chicago market, industry sources said on Tuesday.
Venture Global LNG’s Louisiana Plant Runs $2.35 Billion Over Budget, Documents Disclose
Venture Global LNG's second liquefied natural gas export facility in Louisiana is $2.35 billion over budget, according to IPO documents. The company attributes the cost increase to inflation and construction challenges but remains confident in covering future overages.
Sable Offshore Negotiates Pipeline Work Plan with California Regulators
The pipelines, operated by Pacific Pipeline Company, run through the Coastal Zone and have been subject to scrutiny over compliance with the state’s Coastal Act.
Plains All American Agrees to Pay $73 Million to Settle California Oil Spill Lawsuit
The spill occurred after a pipeline, which ran across California's coastline, ruptured and spilled an estimated 126,000 gallons of oil into the ocean and on the beaches.
Pipeline Explosion at PDVSA Facility in Venezuela’s Monagas Region Causes Injuries
A pipeline explosion at a natural gas complex in Venezuela’s eastern Monagas state has left several people injured, causing outages and halting operations. The blast, which resulted in a fire, damaged pipelines and equipment at the PDVSA-operated facility.
- Missouri Loses Control Over 1.5 Million-Mile Gas Pipeline Network as Feds Step In
- 1,000-Mile Pipeline Exit Plan by Hope Gas Alarms West Virginia Producers
- Valero Plans to Shut California Refinery, Takes $1.1 Billion Hit
- Greenpeace Ordered to Pay $667 Million to Energy Transfer Over Dakota Access Pipeline Protests
- Canada’s Canceled Oil Pipelines: The Projects That Didn’t Make It
- New Alternatives for Noise Reduction in Gas Pipelines
- Editor’s Notebook: Fire Fuels Pipeline Concerns
- Missouri Loses Control Over 1.5 Million-Mile Gas Pipeline Network as Feds Step In
- Enbridge Plans $2 Billion Upgrade for North America’s Largest Crude Pipeline
- South Dakota Governor Signs Bill Banning Eminent Domain for Carbon Pipeline
