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Kinder Morgan Maintenance Workers Injured in Gas Line Rupture at Corpus Christi Refinery
A gas-line rupture at a Corpus Christi refinery led to the closure of Up River Road and McBride Lane and prompted a shelter-in-place order, 3NEWS reported last week.
Navigating Small Diameter ILI Challenges in Crude Oil Gathering Systems
Bridger Pipeline operates a crude oil gathering system, of approximately 3,500 miles, in the Williston Basin of western North Dakota, eastern Montana and the Powder River Basin of Wyoming. The system contains many small-diameter (3-inch to 6-inch) gathering lines that are a challenge to inspect with ILI tools.
Technote: Enhancing Pipeline Safety Through Automation
Discover the pivotal role of automation in modern pipeline operations, addressing safety challenges while optimizing efficiency and regulatory compliance. Gain insights into the evolving dynamics of the industry and future technological trends.
Pipeline Efficiency: Enhancing Bearings with Surface Preparation and Coatings
Surface preparation and coatings enhance the performance and lifespan of industrial bearings in pipelines. Techniques like shot blasting and advanced coatings provide superior wear and corrosion protection, reducing downtime and maintenance costs. Explore methods to boost pipeline efficiency.
Ensuring Hydrogen-Blend Pipeline Integrity: The Role of In-Line Inspection
As the world aims to reduce carbon emissions, hydrogen is emerging as a key energy source. Discover the role of in-line inspection (ILI) in ensuring pipeline integrity for hydrogen transport, addressing unique challenges and solutions for adapting existing infrastructure for hydrogen-blend and pure hydrogen transport.
Kremlin Confident Gas Pipeline Deal with China Will Be Reached
Russia said on Monday there was no doubt it would reach an agreement with China to build the new Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline, after a Financial Times report said the deal had stalled over Chinese price demands.
Colonial Pipeline Files for Rate Hike on 5,000-Mile U.S. Network, Effective July 1
The Colonial Pipeline, the largest pipeline system for refined oil products in the U.S., on Friday informed shippers that it has filed to increase rates for the majority of shipments on its more than 5,000-mile network.
Leak Detection: Navigating Industry Evolution Through Adaptive Technology
To maintain innovation and growth while avoiding potential disruption, the governing bodies responsible for regulation and processes within the pipeline industry are expected to anticipate change and implement the appropriate solutions.
STATS Group Expands Footprint with Key Projects Across Australia and Asia Pacific
Explore STATS Group's recent milestones in Australia and Asia Pacific, from groundbreaking pipeline projects to strategic expansions, positioning the company at the forefront of energy transition efforts.
Canada Increases Loan Guarantees for Trans Mountain Pipeline to $731 Million
The Canadian government has guaranteed another $731 million in commercial loans for the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, Trans Mountain's quarterly earnings statement showed on Thursday.
API's New Standard Sets Guidelines for Pipeline Public Engagement
In this Pipeline & Gas Journal exclusive, the American Petroleum Institute (API) introduces a new standard that establishes guidelines for two-way public engagement throughout the lifecycle of a pipeline.
Italy, Germany, and Austria Sign Cooperation Deal for Southern Hydrogen Link
Italy, Germany and Austria have signed an agreement to cooperate on the development of a network to transport hydrogen from the southern Mediterranean to northern Europe, the energy ministries of the three countries said on Thursday.
Sudan Oil Pipeline Repair Near Completion, Says South Sudan Official
A Sudan oil pipeline ruptured during fighting in February has been repaired and could resume operation in the next two weeks, a South Sudan oil ministry official said on Tuesday.
German Cabinet Approves Bill to Fast-Track Hydrogen Power Expansion
Germany's cabinet approved on Wednesday a bill to fast-track the construction of hydrogen infrastructure, import and production facilities as Berlin bets on the fuel to help decarbonize Europe's biggest economy, government sources said.
Italy Seeks Deal to Expedite Hydrogen Pipeline to Austria and Germany, Sources Say
Italy is aiming to sign a letter of intent with Germany and Austria to speed up development of a more than $4.35 billion southern pipeline for supplying hydrogen to central Europe, sources close to the matter told Reuters on Tuesday.
TotalEnergies-Led Joint Venture to Study Large Green Hydrogen Pipeline Project In Tunisia
The project will have access to the European market through the “SoutH2 Corridor”, a hydrogen pipeline project connecting North Africa to Italy, Austria, and Germany, which is expected to be commissioned around 2030.
Iraq Calls For Urgent Meeting To Resume Iraq-Turkey Oil Pipeline Exports
Traffic via the Iraq-Turkey oil pipeline (ITP), which once handled about 0.5% of global oil supply has been halted, stuck in legal and financial limbo, since March 2023, and talks to resume the exports have stalled.
Energy Transfer Adds 6,000 Miles of Pipeline with $3.25 Billion WTG Midstream Acquisition
WTG's assets include a 6,000-mile pipeline network that serves the Midland Basin, eight processing plants with a total capacity of 1.3 billion cubic feet per day, and two new plants that are under construction.
New Oil And Gas Discoveries In East Africa Spur New Pipeline Opportunities
The discovery of oil and gas in East Africa has driven the need for new transportation infrastructure, opening opportunities for pipeline coatings suppliers. Significant oil and gas discoveries in Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique, and Uganda have turned East Africa into a key exploration area, attracting major oil and gas companies.
Italy's Gas Pipeline Renaissance: A Strategic Move Towards Energy Dominance
Italy plans to actively develop its gas pipelines’ network in years to come with the intention of serving as the biggest gas hub in Europe and the entire Mediterranean region.
Brazil’s Petrobras To Retain Gas Pipeline Following Landmark CADE Reversal
This decision allows the state-owned oil giant to keep five oil refineries and the Transportadora Brasileira Gasoduto Bolívia-Brasil (TBG) gas pipeline operator, which it had been ordered to sell under a 2019 agreement intended to address its market dominance.
Donald Trump Raises ‘Tens Of Millions’ On Promises Of Oil And Gas Pipelines, Fracking Support
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump raised tens of millions of dollars during a fundraising swing through Texas this week, promising he would support the oil and gas industry by backing new pipelines and restoring fracking on federal land.
Polish, Russian Pipeline Operators Agree On Solution To Keep Oil Flowing To Germany
PERN, Russia's state-controlled Transneft and Germany's PCK Schwedt refinery agreed that a non-Russian company will service the oil flow meters on the Polish part of the Druzhba pipeline, sources in Poland, Germany and Russia said.
XCMG's Advanced Drilling Rig Overcomes Challenges in Serbia's Gas Pipeline Project
XCMG's advanced drilling rig, the XZ3600, triumphs in Serbia's gas pipeline project, conquering tough terrain and hard soil layers with ease.
Why the U.S. Gulf Coast is Ideal for Clean Hydrogen Production
The Gulf Coast currently produces 3.5 million tons of hydrogen per year, accounting for a third of all hydrogen produced in the United States. As a major oil and gas region, the Gulf Coast has the largest hydrogen pipeline network in the country, spanning over a thousand miles.
Canada Amends Trans Mountain Ownership Regulations to Facilitate Pipeline Sale to Indigenous Groups
Canada is amending regulations on how it manages the state-owned Trans Mountain oil pipeline in order to facilitate its sale to Indigenous groups, according to an official government notice published on Wednesday.
Youth Climate Lawsuit Targets Alaska LNG Project
Eight young Alaska residents sued the state on Wednesday seeking to block a major natural gas project, the latest in a string of climate-change related lawsuits by youths arguing that government policies promoting fossil fuels violate their rights.
Mountain Valley Pipeline Expects WV-VA Natural Gas Pipe in Service by Early June
U.S. natural gas pipeline venture Mountain Valley Pipeline pushed back the target in-service date of its long-delayed pipe from West Virginia to Virginia to early June from the prior target of "prior to June 1".
Piñon Midstream Boosts Sour Gas Capacity by 50% in Delaware Basin
Piñon Midstream has announced a significant increase in its sour gas treating capacity and an expansion of its infrastructure in the Delaware Basin.
Kinder Morgan Acquires Texas Oilfield to Leverage Carbon Tax Credits, Sources Say
U.S. pipeline operator Kinder Morgan has acquired oil and gas producing assets in West Texas and is planning to tap U.S. carbon capture incentives to increase output from the properties, according to people familiar with the matter.
- Phillips 66 to Shut LA Oil Refinery, Ending Major Gasoline Output Amid Supply Concerns
- FERC Sides with Williams in Texas-Louisiana Pipeline Dispute with Energy Transfer
- U.S. Appeals Court Blocks Kinder Morgan’s Tennessee Pipeline Permits
- ConocoPhillips Eyes Sale of $1 Billion Permian Assets Amid Marathon Acquisition
- Valero Considers All Options, Including Sale, for California Refineries Amid Regulatory Pressure
- U.S. Appeals Court Blocks Kinder Morgan’s Tennessee Pipeline Permits
- Malaysia’s Oil Exports to China Surge Amid Broader Import Decline
- U.S. LNG Export Growth Faces Uncertainty as Trump’s Tariff Proposal Looms, Analysts Say
- Marathon Oil to Lay Off Over 500 Texas Workers Ahead of ConocoPhillips Merger
- Valero Considers All Options, Including Sale, for California Refineries Amid Regulatory Pressure
