Pipeline

Boardwalk Approves 110-Mile, 1.16 Bcf/d Mississippi Kosci Junction Pipeline Project

Boardwalk Pipelines has approved the 1.16 Bcf/d Kosci Junction Pipeline project, a major investment by its subsidiary Gulf South Pipeline Company LLC. The 110-mile pipeline will expand natural gas capacity to support growing energy needs in Mississippi and the southeastern United States.

PGJ Exclusive (sponsored): How Southern Star revolutionized operations with a one-stop shop asset management upgrade

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.

Tenaris, IGI Poseidon Partner to Advance Offshore Hydrogen Pipeline Testing

Tenaris and IGI Poseidon, a joint venture between Greece’s DEPA International Projects and Italy’s Edison S.p.A., are collaborating to address key challenges in transporting hydrogen via ultra-deep offshore pipelines.

DOE Holds Up Louisiana LNG Approvals Pending FERC Reviews

The U.S. Department of Energy said on Tuesday it is not able to complete reviews of two liquefied natural gas projects in Louisiana until an independent regulatory body finishes its environmental assessments.

GOP Lawmakers Slam New York for Blocking $500 Million Pipeline Project

In a Dec. 5 letter addressed to Governor Hochul, Republican lawmakers from New York and Pennsylvania expressed strong criticism of New York State's decision to block the Northern Access Pipeline, a $500 million natural gas infrastructure project.

Permian Resources Divests Reeves County Gathering Systems for $180 Million

Permian Resources Corp. has agreed to sell its natural gas and oil gathering systems in Reeves County, Texas, to Kinetik Holdings Inc. for $180 million in cash, pending post-closing adjustments.

Kinder Morgan Predicts Higher Profit in 2025 Driven by Natural Gas Pipelines

Kinder Morgan forecast higher earnings for 2025 on Monday as the U.S. pipeline operator bets on growth in its natural gas pipelines and energy transition ventures amid rising demand for the fuel.

Macquarie, Dow Launch $2.4 Billion Gulf Coast Pipeline Infrastructure Partnership

Macquarie Asset Management has announced a new partnership with Dow Inc. to form Diamond Infrastructure Solutions, a venture focused on managing and expanding key U.S. Gulf Coast infrastructure assets, including pipelines, storage, and industrial services.

Ameresco, Republic Services Launch RNG Plant at Illinois Landfill

Ameresco Inc. and Republic Services have begun operations at a renewable natural gas (RNG) facility located at Republic Services’ Roxana Landfill in Edwardsville, Illinois.

DT Midstream Closes $650 Million Offering in Move Toward ONEOK Acquisition Completion

DT Midstream has closed the previously announced offering of $650 million of 5.800% Senior Secured Notes due 2034. The sale is part of DT Midstream’s strategy to fund its previously announced pending acquisition of ONEOK pipeline systems.

Russia Resumes Oil Supply to Czech Republic via Druzhba Pipeline

(Reuters) – Russian oil supplies to the Czech Republic via the Druzhba pipeline resumed on Friday, Czech refiner Orlen Unipetrol's CEO Mariusz Wnuk said.

BP Seeks Buyers for U.S. Natural Gas Pipeline System Stake, Sources Say

BP is seeking buyers for a stake in its U.S. natural gas pipeline network, four people with knowledge of the matter said.

Polish Pipeline Operator Offers Firm Capacity to Transport Gas to Ukraine in 2025

Polish gas pipeline operator Gaz-System will offer firm capacity to export gas from Poland to Ukraine between Jan. 1 and Sept. 30 next year, the company said on Friday.

Energy Transfer Reaches FID on $2.7 Billion, 2.2 Bcf/d Permian Pipeline

Energy Transfer has announced a final investment decision (FID) to build the Hugh Brinson Pipeline, a $2.7 billion intrastate natural gas pipeline designed to move Permian Basin production to key Texas markets and trading hubs.

Matador to Sell Pronto Midstream Stake for $600 Million to San Mateo JV

Matador Resources has agreed to sell its wholly-owned subsidiary, Pronto Midstream, to San Mateo Midstream, a joint venture where Matador holds a 51% stake.

ONEOK Completes NGL Fractionation and Pipeline Expansion Projects

ONEOK Inc. announced the completion of two key natural gas liquids (NGL) infrastructure projects: the MB-6 fractionator in Mont Belvieu, Texas, and the looping of the West Texas NGL Pipeline system.

Russian Oil Halted Through Druzhba Pipeline to Czech Republic, Unipetrol Confirms

Russian crude oil flows to the Czech Republic through the Druzhba pipeline remained halted on Thursday, refiner Unipetrol said.

Shell Completes Sale of Houston-Area Pipeline Assets to Edgewater Midstream

Shell Pipeline Company and its subsidiary Triton West have completed the sale of the Sinco pipeline system and Colex terminal to Edgewater Midstream.

Pipeline Operator Enbridge Forecasts Higher 2025 Core Profit on Strong Oil, Gas Demand

Enbridge on Tuesday forecast higher core profit for 2025 as the Canadian pipeline operator expects strong oil and gas demand to lift volumes, sending its U.S.-listed shares up 1% in premarket trading.

Electric-Drive Compressor On-Line in North Sea

(P&GJ) — North Sea Midstream Partners (NSMP) confirmed the start-up of a new onshore electric-drive compressor at its Teesside Gas Processing Plant (TGPP).

Crude Imports from Canada Hit Record Level with TMX Expansion

(P&GJ) — U.S. imports of crude oil from Canada reached a record of 4.3 MMbpd in July 2024 following the expansion of Canada’s Trans Mountain pipeline, according to recently updated supply data.

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.

Global News December 2024

Stay informed with the latest industry news and developments in the midstream sector. From pipeline projects to regulatory updates and company announcements, P&GJ's Global News column brings you the most important insights from around the world.

Trump Aims to Revive 1,200-Mile Keystone XL Pipeline Despite Major Challenges

Originally proposed by Canadian firm TC Energy in 2010, the project faced repeated policy shifts: rejected under President Obama in 2015, approved by Trump in 2017, and canceled again by President Biden in 2021.

Wood to Design DeLa Express Pipeline Linking Texas to Louisiana

Wood has been awarded the front-end engineering design (FEED) for a long-haul, large-diameter, liquids-rich natural gas pipeline project in the United States.

Spotlight on Mexico: Nation’s Biggest Pipeline Projects Still Face Challenges

Mexico is seeing some pipeline projects move forward, as others stall. But, with a newly elected president taking office, all of them will continue to be subjects of debate, scrutiny and potentially legal challenges.

Vision RNG Signs 20-Year RNG Deal with Waste Connections in Nebraska

Once operational in 2027, the facility will inject the RNG into a nearby pipeline, providing transportation fuel and other sustainable energy solutions across the U.S.

Vivakor Completes Omega Pipeline Expansion in Oklahoma

Vivakor Inc. has finished expanding its Omega Pipeline System in Blaine County, Oklahoma. The project, which added two new gathering lines, was completed ahead of schedule and under budget.

CO2, Carbon Capture and What’s Next for Pipeline Construction

In the last two years, while the Biden administration has been embracing direct-air capture (DAC) hubs, Houston-based Occidental Petroleum Corp. (Oxy) and its one-time spinoff California Resources Corp. (CRC) have been leading increased industry interest in the transportation and storage of carbon in the transition to a zero-emissions energy world.

Midstream Prepares for Trump's Upcoming Regulatory Changes

This exclusive Pipeline & Gas Journal article examines the potential regulatory shifts under the Trump administration, with a focus on FERC's evolving role and potential changes to Biden-era policies.