Pipeline
Brazil Pushes Petrobras, Private Firms to Lower Gas Pipeline and Processing Costs
Brazil could cut prices for firms to access gas pipelines and natural gas processing units, in a bid to lower consumer prices, Brazil's Minister of Mines and Energy Alexandre Silveira said on Tuesday.
497-Mile Prince Rupert Gas Pipeline Faces Compliance Warning from Canadian Regulators
The 497-mile (800-km) Prince Rupert Gas Transmission Project, which would transport natural gas from Northeast British Columbia near Chetwynd to Pearse Island, has been issued a formal warning for environmental non-compliance.
Renaissance Investigates Blast on Nigeria’s Trans Niger Pipeline
Nigerian oil consortium Renaissance Group confirmed on Tuesday a blast on its Trans Niger oil pipeline in the coastal River State and has dispatched a team to investigate, spokesperson Tony Okonedo said.
Northwind Puts 150 MMcf/d Gas Treating, Pipelines Into Service in New Mexico
Northwind Midstream Partners LLC has expanded its natural gas infrastructure in Lea County, New Mexico, with the addition of 150 MMcf/d of high-circulation amine treating capacity, two acid-gas disposal and carbon sequestration wells, 200 miles of large-diameter pipelines, and 41,750 horsepower of compression across five compressor stations.
Williams Cos. COO Micheal Dunn to Retire in 2025 After Decades of Leadership
Williams Cos. has announced that Micheal Dunn, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, will retire effective May 2, 2025. Dunn, who has been with the company for over three decades, has played a pivotal role in shaping Williams into a unified, industry-leading operating company.
U.S. Natural Gas Pipeline Expansions Increase Takeaway Capacity by 17.8 Bcf/d in 2024, EIA Reports
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), natural gas pipeline projects completed in 2024 increased takeaway capacity by approximately 6.5 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) in key production regions, including Appalachia, Haynesville, the Permian Basin, and the Eagle Ford.
Argentina Approves Funding for YPF’s Vaca Muerta Pipeline
Argentina has allowed state oil firm YPF to join a stimulus program unlocking government funds for a pipeline project from the massive Vaca Muerta shale formation to a port in the Patagonian province of Rio Negro, Economy Minister Luis Caputo said on Friday.
Trump, NY Governor to Discuss Reviving Constitution Gas Pipeline
President Trump and New York Governor Kathy Hochul are set to meet to discuss energy policy, including the possible revival of the Constitution gas pipeline. The project, canceled in 2020 due to opposition, could be back on the table as Trump pushes for lower energy prices in the Northeast.
CPC Blend Oil Loadings Rise 24% in February via Black Sea Terminal
CPC Blend oil loadings from the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) Black Sea terminal rose by some 24% in February from January to 1.68 million barrels per day (bpd), Reuters calculations showed.
Enbridge Names Steven W. Williams as Board Chair
Enbridge Inc. has appointed Steven W. Williams as its new Chair of the Board, effective May 7, 2025, following the retirement of current Chair Pamela L. Carter.
Williams CEO: Pipeline Permitting Costs Twice the Price of Steel, Calls for ‘Common Sense’ Reform
Williams CEO Alan Armstrong warns that permitting costs for pipeline projects have doubled pipeline construction expenses, calling for "common sense" energy reform to address regulatory hurdles delaying critical infrastructure.
TC Energy Sees U.S. as Best Bet for Investment Despite Tariff Fight with Canada
The CEO of Canadian pipeline company TC Energy Corp. said it continues to favor the U.S. over Canada when it comes to capital investment, even as trade tensions between the two countries escalate.
Panama Canal Considers Pipeline to Move U.S. Gas to Asia
The Panama Canal is exploring the construction of a pipeline to move liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) across the trade passage, canal administrator Ricaurte Vasquez said on Monday, with Japan seen as a top potential client for gas coming from the U.S.
Trump Administration Pushes to Cancel Oil Reserve Sales, Boost Small Nuclear Power
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright plans to work with Congress to cancel previously mandated oil reserve sales to address low stockpiles, while also pushing for support of small modular reactors and the Alaska LNG project as part of the Trump administration's energy strategy.
Gasoline Shippers Clash with Colonial Pipeline Over Proposed Fuel Shipping Changes
Gasoline shippers are preparing legal challenges against Colonial Pipeline over proposed changes to shipping terms that could raise fuel prices and hurt margins. The dispute centers on the pipeline's plan to alter gasoline grades and blending practices, potentially limiting supply and increasing costs.
U.S. Grants Five-Year Extension to Delfin LNG Export Permit
The U.S. has approved a five-year extension for Delfin LNG's export permit, allowing it to ship liquefied natural gas to non-free trade agreement countries. The extension supports Delfin's floating LNG project off Louisiana, with a planned capacity of 13.3 million tonnes per year.
Tallgrass Launches Open Season for Pony Express Pipeline Crude Shipments Out of Colorado
Tallgrass Pony Express Pipeline, LLC has launched a 30-day binding open season to offer incentive tariff rates for crude oil transportation from its Colorado origins, the company said on March 7.
Summit Midstream Acquires Moonrise Midstream in $90 Million Deal, Expands DJ Basin Footprint
Summit Midstream has acquired Moonrise Midstream for $90 million, expanding its DJ Basin footprint with 80 miles of natural gas and crude oil pipelines and adding 65 MMcf/d of processing capacity.
Explainer: Can Nord Stream Gas Pipeline Make a Comeback in Europe?
A push by the United States to end the war in Ukraine has raised questions about how companies might begin to return to the Russian market and how Europe might re-engage with Moscow, including resuming piped natural gas supplies.
Williams Cos. Eyes Expanding Natural Gas Infrastructure to Meet Surging Demand
Glenn Koch, vice president-project execution at Williams Co., exclusively discussed the growing demand for natural gas and the role of underground infrastructure in meeting energy needs during Pipeline & Gas Journal's Energy Pipelines Program. He highlighted significant increases in peak-day demand driven by the power sector and the rise of data centers.
Sanctions-Related Payment Issues Halt Russian Oil Flow to Czech Republic via Druzhba
Payment issues linked to U.S. sanctions on Russia were behind the latest halt in oil supplies by Russia to the Czech Republic via the Druzhba pipeline, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.
South Dakota Governor Signs Bill Banning Eminent Domain for Carbon Pipeline
South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden has signed HB 1052 into law, protecting landowners' property rights by prohibiting the use of eminent domain for pipelines transporting carbon oxide.
McDermott Completes Pipeline Work for Shell’s Whale Development in Gulf of Mexico
McDermott has successfully completed the engineering, procurement, construction, installation, and commissioning (EPCIC) work for Shell Offshore Inc.'s Whale development in the Gulf of Mexico. The project, which began in 2021, reached a key milestone last month, marking the start of oil production at the site.
HYLAN Launches New Gas and Pipeline Division to Expand Infrastructure Services
HYLAN, a market-leading provider of full-service turnkey communications solutions, electrical infrastructure design, and utility construction services, is expanding its capabilities with the launch of its new Pipeline Division.
Enbridge: Tariffs Would Take Years to Impact U.S.-Canada Crude Flows
CEO Greg Ebel told reporters the energy systems of the two countries are too integrated and there is no easy way for the U.S. to replace the approximately 4 million barrels per day of Canadian oil it imports.
Enbridge Plans $2 Billion Upgrade for North America’s Largest Crude Pipeline
Enbridge plans a $2 billion upgrade to North America’s largest crude pipeline, enhancing capacity and reliability across its Mainline network through 2028.
Kazakhstan Plans 12% Increase in CPC Pipeline Exports for March
Kazakhstan plans to lift its oil supplies via the CPC pipeline, its main exporting route, by 12% in March from February, according to the energy ministry, signaling an increase in the country's output despite efforts to comply with an OPEC+ deal.
Oil Flows via Druzhba Pipeline to Czech Republic Stopped, Mero Says
Oil flows via the Russian pipeline Druzhba to the Czech Republic stopped again, but there is no threat of shortages, Czech pipeline operator Mero said on Tuesday.
South Korea, U.S. to Form Working Group on Alaska LNG Project, Trade Issues
South Korea and the United States have agreed to establish a working-level group to discuss a gas pipeline project in Alaska, energy, shipbuilding, tariffs and non-tariff barriers, South Korea's Industry Minister Ahn Duk-geun said on Tuesday.
Turkey Wants Iraq-Turkey Oil Pipeline Flowing at Maximum Capacity
Turkey wants an Iraq-Turkey oil pipeline to operate at maximum capacity once it resumes flows through Turkey's Ceyhan, Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar was quoted as saying by the state-owned Anadolu news agency on Sunday.

- Trump Puts Keystone XL Pipeline Back in Discussion, Though Revival Faces Developer Resistance
- Army Corps Lists Enbridge’s Line 5 as ‘Emergency’ Project Eligible to Bypass Environmental Review
- Missouri Loses Control Over 1.5 Million-Mile Gas Pipeline Network as Feds Step In
- Energy Transfer Wins New York Court Ruling in $150 Million Pipeline Fraud Case
- ONEOK, MPLX to Build $1.4 Billion LPG Export Terminal, Pipeline in Texas
- Army Corps Lists Enbridge’s Line 5 as ‘Emergency’ Project Eligible to Bypass Environmental Review
- Kinder Morgan Approves $1.4 Billion Mississippi Crossing Project to Boost Southeast Gas Supply
- India’s GAIL Eyes U.S. LNG Deals Following Trump’s Policy Shift
- TC Energy Beats Q4 Profit Estimates, Driven by Mexico Pipelines' Success
- Enbridge Should Rethink Old, Troubled Line 5 Pipeline, IEEFA Says