Pipeline
Court Upholds FERC's Authority in Gas Pipeline, LNG Project Deadline Extensions
(P&GJ) — A recent court ruling upheld FERC's authority to extend deadlines for approved natural gas projects, despite opposition from environmental groups. The cases in question involved the Northern Access Pipeline in Pennsylvania and the expansion of Cheniere's Corpus Christi Liquefaction LNG facility in Texas.
Lunate Acquires 40% Stake in ADNOC Pipeline Assets from BlackRock and KKR
Abu Dhabi investor Lunate said on Wednesday it had bought a 40% stake from private equity firms BlackRock and KKR in the entity that leases Abu Dhabi National Oil Company's (ADNOC) oil pipelines.
Canada's Indigenous Community Eye Big Energy Deals, Await Trudeau Loan Promise
Canada's First Nations are eyeing their biggest opportunities yet to invest in multi-billion-dollar energy projects such as pipelines, hinging on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau keeping a promise this spring to make the deals easier to finance.
Trans Mountain to Finish Final Segment of Oil Pipeline Expansion in April
Trans Mountain will finish building the final segment of its Canadian oil pipeline expansion in April, according to a construction schedule the corporation filed on Monday with a regulator.
Summit Midstream Launches Open Season on Natural Gas Pipeline
Pipeline operator Summit Midstream Partners on Monday launched a non-binding open season to gauge interest for services of a natural gas pipeline running from the Delaware Basin in New Mexico and Texas to the Waha hub in West Texas.
Argentina Pursues Gas Export Route to Brazil via Bolivia Amid Regional Supply Concerns
Energy companies from Argentina and Brazil have begun talks on reversing the southerly flow of a Bolivian natural gas pipeline network that connects the three countries as a regional gas deficit could force Brazil to pay up for alternative supplies of the fuel.
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.
Chevron Begins Pipeline Transport of Leviathan Natural Gas to Ashdod Refinery
NewMed Energy LP, a partner in the Leviathan natural gas field offshore Israel alongside Chevron Mediterranean and other stakeholders, announced the commencement of condensate transportation from the field to the Ashdod oil refinery located in western Israel.
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.
API Releases New Standard for Public Engagement in Pipeline Operations
The standard, titled API Recommended Practice (RP) 1185, Pipeline Public Engagement, aims to foster proactive, inclusive, and collaborative communication throughout the lifecycle of pipeline construction and operation.
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.
EACOP Reaches Milestone with Commissioning of Coating Plant in Tanzania
In a significant step forward for the Uganda and Tanzania crude oil pipeline project, the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) marked a notable achievement as it officially inaugurated its coating plant at Sojo, Nzega – Tabora Region in Tanzania.
Takeaway on Upswing in Permian, Haynesville
According to Pipeline & Gas Journal’s recent construction report a total figure of 19,832 miles of pipeline either planned or under construction in North America.
Why Morocco Remains Keen on Pipeline Project with Nigeria
Morocco has re-affirmed its commitment to the construction of a new gas pipeline network along the West Africa coastline to promote intra-Africa natural gas trade, as well as to guarantee energy supplies to Europe.
U.S. Opposes Pakistan-Iran Gas Pipeline Project, Warns of Sanctions
The U.S. said on Tuesday it does not support a Pakistan-Iran gas pipeline project from going forward and cautioned about the risk of sanctions in doing business with Tehran.
Phillips 66 Explores Sale of Stake in 1,700-Mile REX Pipeline, Sources Say
U.S. oil refiner Phillips 66 is exploring a sale of its 25% stake in the Rockies Express Pipeline that it hopes could be worth more than $1 billion, including debt, people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.
Enbridge to Form Natural Gas Supply Venture Connecting Permian and Gulf Coast
Canadian pipeline operator Enbridge said on Tuesday it would form a venture with I Squared Capital and pipeline firms WhiteWater and MPLX to connect Permian supplies to the U.S. Gulf Coast to tap into strong LNG demand for exports.
Sudan War Causes Stoppages on South Sudan Oil Pipeline, Officials Say
The main pipeline carrying oil from South Sudan through Sudan for export has been suffering stoppages since last month due to problems linked to the war between Sudan's army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), according to three Sudanese officials.
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.
Matador Completes Natural Gas Pipeline Connections in Delaware Basin
Matador Resources Company has announced the successful completion of natural gas pipeline connections between Pronto Midstream and San Mateo and between Pronto Midstream and Matador’s acreage obtained in the Advance acquisition.
Iraq, Oil Firms Trade Blame Over Shut Turkey Pipeline
Foreign oil firms operating in Iraq's Kurdistan region are partly to blame for the delay in resuming crude exports after failing to submit contracts for revision, Iraq's oil ministry said.
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.
Editor’s Notebook: Nord Stream’s $20 Billion Question
It has been more than two years since the attack on the Nord Stream pipelines and still nobody knows for sure who were the perpetrators – or if they do, they are not saying so publicly.
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.”
Coating Versatility Can Assist with Better Flow Efficiency
Corrosion control is an important factor when it comes to maintaining the integrity and safety of pipelines. Given the growing need for energy transportation it's crucial to shield pipelines from corrosion in order to ensure their longevity and prevent any leaks or failures.
U.S. Pipeline Firms Looking to Follow Biggest Customers into M&A Wave
U.S. energy pipeline and storage operators have spent two years watching the consolidation of oil and gas producers, and now they are gearing up for the merger wave to hit their sector, executives, investors, and analysts said.
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.
Summit Midstream Exits Utica Shale in $625 Million Deal with MPLX
Pipeline operator Summit Midstream Partners said on Friday it would sell its Utica assets to a unit of midstream company MPLX LP for about $625 million in cash.
INEOS Polymer Used to Create First Sustainable Gas Pipeline
INEOS said its bio-based high-density polyethylene (HDPE) has been used to create a fully sustainable gas pipeline. Installed by French gas utility operator GRDF, the pipeline only uses the low-carbon footprint polymer.
- Trump Aims to Revive 1,200-Mile Keystone XL Pipeline Despite Major Challenges
- Energy Transfer Reaches FID on $2.7 Billion, 2.2 Bcf/d Permian Pipeline
- Boardwalk Approves 110-Mile, 1.16 Bcf/d Mississippi Kosci Junction Pipeline Project
- Kinder Morgan Approves $1.4 Billion Mississippi Crossing Project to Boost Southeast Gas Supply
- Colonial Shuts Largest U.S. Gasoline Pipeline to Investigate Leak
- Tullow Oil on Track to Deliver $600 Million Free Cash Flow Over Next 2 Years
- GOP Lawmakers Slam New York for Blocking $500 Million Pipeline Project
- Enbridge Should Rethink Old, Troubled Line 5 Pipeline, IEEFA Says
- Energy Transfer Reaches FID on $2.7 Billion, 2.2 Bcf/d Permian Pipeline
- Polish Pipeline Operator Offers Firm Capacity to Transport Gas to Ukraine in 2025
