Pipeline
TC Energy Sees Higher Costs for Troubled Coastal GasLink Pipeline
TC Energy Corp. on Tuesday said it faces another big cost increase of its troubled Coastal GasLink project, as it grapples with problems attracting workers and mountainous terrain that has forced it to move pipe with ski lifts.
The Forgotten World of Moving the Pipe
(P&GJ) — There are three major ways of moving pipeline sections from fabrication in a factory to placement in the ground in a right-of-way in North America. The decision of which transport method to use is based on several key factors, including costs, accessibility, and availability of needed resources.
Russia Says It Foiled Sabotage at 'South Stream' Gas Pipeline
Russia's Federal Security Service said on Thursday that it had prevented Ukrainian special services from carrying out what it said was sabotage on the "South Stream" gas pipeline.
Poland Seeking German Support to Sanction Russian Druzhba Oil Pipeline
Poland is seeking German support to slap EU sanctions on the Polish-German section of the Druzhba crude pipeline so Warsaw can abandon a deal to buy Russian oil next year without paying penalties, two sources familiar with the talks said.
Urban Pipeline Construction: Innovations Overcoming Density, Aging Infrastructure Issues
(P&GJ) — Looking for faster, better, more effective ways to work in the densely populated environments has equipped pipeline operators and utilities with new sets of tools. Innovation is changing the makeup of jobs and mindsets within the energy field.
Russia's Transneft Says Part of Druzhba Oil Pipeline in Ukraine Suspended
A section of the Druzhba oil pipeline in Ukraine has been partially suspended, Russia's TASS news agency reported on Wednesday, citing the state-owned pipeline operator Transneft.
Carbon Capture Not Ending Pipeline Woes
(P&GJ) — With growing demand and government incentives to develop more carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) capacity, some of the biggest U.S. pipeline projects now on the drawing board are designed to transport CO2 from source to storage.
Enbridge Reduces Supply on Vital Canadian Pipeline System
Calgary-based pipeline operator Enbridge said in a statement on Friday that it will allot space on a section of its Mainline system by the most since November of last year.
Shell's Zydeco Oil Pipeline Running at Reduced Capacity
Shell Pipeline Co.'s Zydeco oil pipeline from Houston to Port Neches, Texas, is operating at reduced capacity due to project work at Port Neches, and is expected to remain at reduced capacity until mid to late December, the company said on Thursday.
Nord Stream Leaks Confirmed as Sabotage, Sweden Says
Investigators have found traces of explosives at the site of the damaged Nord Stream gas pipelines, confirming sabotage had taken place, a Swedish prosecutor said on Friday.
Pipeline Fire Ignited by Gas Leak Leaves Five Injured in Ecuador
Ecuadorean state oil company Petroecuador said on Thursday five people were injured in a fire caused by a leak in a pipeline that carries gas to a refinery in the South American country's Amazon region.
One Killed, Two Injured in Petronas-operated Pipeline Explosion in Malaysia
Malaysian state energy company Petronas reported a fire at the Sabah-Sarawak Gas Pipeline near Lawas on Wednesday afternoon, which the Borneo Post online said led to an explosion that killed one person and injured two others.
Williams, Sempra Enter Deal to Develop LNG, Pipeline Projects in Texas and Louisiana
(P&GJ) — Williams and Sempra plan to form a joint venture to own, expand and operate the Cameron Interstate Pipeline and the the Louisiana Connector Pipeline. The pipelines are expected to deliver gas to the proposed Cameron LNG site in Louisiana and the Port Arthur LNG facility in Texas.
Germany Completes Construction of Wilhelmshaven Floating LNG Terminal
Germany on Tuesday completed construction of its first floating terminal for LNG at the North Sea port of Wilhelmshaven as it scrambles to secure more LNG and move away from Russian pipeline gas.
Oil Prices Settle Higher on Druzhba Oil Pipeline Disruption
Oil prices rose on Tuesday and settled higher after news that oil supply to Hungary via the Druzhba oil pipeline has been temporarily suspended due to a fall in pressure. Russia's state-owned pipeline monopoly Transneft has been notified by Ukraine of the pipeline disruption, the RIA news agency quoted Transneft as saying on Tuesday.
Poland Gains Control of Gazprom’s Local Gas Pipeline Assets
Poland will take over Gazprom's Polish assets, a minister said on Monday, adding the move concerned the Russian company's 48% stake in Europolgaz, which owns the Polish section of the Yamal gas pipeline.
Snam to Invest $3.8 Billion in Italy's Gas Network, Including Proposed Adriatic Pipeline
Snam will invest $3.76 billion in Italy's gas network - including the proposed Adriatic pipeline project - to improve transport facilities from the south to the north of the country and boost supply from Africa, it said on Thursday.
Pipeline Operator TC Energy Posts Higher Profits, Looks to Sell Assets
North American oil and gas pipeline company TC Energy Corp. said on Wednesday it was looking to sell $3.7 billion worth of assets to repay debt and fund new projects and reported an 8% rise in quarterly profit.
Uganda Says First Oil in April 2025, Eyes China for Pipeline Funding
Uganda aims to start commercially pumping its oil reserves in April 2025, with China being considered as a potential source of funds to develop an export pipeline, Uganda's energy minister said on Tuesday.
Enbridge Approves $2.7 Billion Expansion of Southern B.C. Pipeline System
Enbridge Inc. on Friday sanctioned an expansion of the southern segment of its British Columbia (B.C.) pipeline system, a project that would cost up to $2.65 billion, after strong demand from crude oil producers.
German Navy Helping Norway Protect Oil Rigs, Pipelines
The German navy is helping Norway to protect critical maritime infrastructure such as oil rigs, undersea cables and pipelines, is ready to do the same off the Danish and Swedish coasts, its head said on Thursday.
Pipeline Operator Plains All American Raises 2022 Profit Forecast
Oil and gas pipeline operator Plains All American on Wednesday raised its profit forecast for the third time this year, helped by higher volumes on its Permian basin pipelines and increased commodity prices.
Boosting Pipeline Performance and Savings with Dual-Layer Barrier Systems
Oil and gas pipelines take a beating – both before and after they’re installed underground. From transportation and storage to installation and service, pipes face potential scrapes, impacts, flexions and more. These stresses threaten the integrity of the pipes themselves and, especially, the external barrier systems that protect pipes from corrosion.
Energy Transfer Hikes Full Year Profit Forecast on Natural Gas Demand
Energy Transfer LP's raised its full profit forecast for the third time this year, helped by an acquisition as well as strong production and demand for natural gas that it moves on its pipelines.
MPLX Reports Higher Pipeline Throughput for Q3 2022
MPLX LP's total pipeline throughputs for the third quarter 2022 were 5% higher than the same time last year, while the company increased its quarterly cash distribution by 10%, it said in an earnings statement on Tuesday.
Equitrans Wants US Legislation to Help Finish Mountain Valley Gas Pipeline
U.S. energy company Equitrans Midstream Corp. said on Tuesday that the best path to complete its Mountain Valley natural gas pipeline from West Virginia to Virginia by the second half of 2023 was through U.S. permitting reform legislation.
Enterprise’s Pipelines Transport Record Volumes of Products for Q3 2022
Enterprise's pipelines moved 11.3 million barrels per day equivalent of the products, while the company's natural gas pipelines transported a record 17.5 trillion British thermal units per day, the company said.
Putin Says Turkish Gas Hub Can Easily Be Set Up, Reveals Pipeline Damage Details
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday said a natural gas hub could be set up in Turkey fairly quickly and predicted many customers in Europe would want to sign contracts.
New Fortress Energy, CFE Finalize Deal for FLNG Hub Offshore Mexico
(P&GJ) — New Fortress Energy Inc. has finalized its agreements with Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE) to create a new FLNG hub off the coast of Altamira, Tamaulipas, with CFE supplying requisite feedgas to multiple NFE FLNG units using CFE’s existing and underutilized pipeline capacity.
Spain: Barcelona-Marseille Pipeline Could Take 4-5 Years to Build
The planned underwater pipeline connecting the ports of Barcelona and Marseille is unlikely to help ease Europe's energy crisis in the short term, with Spain saying on Friday it could take at least four to five years to become fully operational.
- US Energy Regulator's Future Shaky as Senator Manchin Refuses Hearing
- TC Energy Hires Contractor to Lay 715-km Stretch of $4.5 Billion Offshore Gas Pipeline
- US Sells Oil from Emergency Reserve to Marathon, Equinor, Others
- Integrity's Newest Ally: PRCI’s Mechanical Damage Strategic Research Priority
- Enbridge Approves $2.7 Billion Expansion of Southern B.C. Pipeline System
- ESPO Pipeline Expansion Nears Completion, Asia-Pacific Counts for a Third of Russian Oil Shipments
- New Methane Fee Could Hit Pipelines Hard
- Equitrans Wants US Legislation to Help Finish Mountain Valley Gas Pipeline
- Snam to Invest $3.8 Billion in Italy's Gas Network, Including Proposed Adriatic Pipeline
- Editor’s Notebook: Sabotage at the Highest Level?
