Pipeline
Coating System Takes Aim at Metal Loss in Fracking Operations Pipes
An original erosion-resistant coating (ERC) establishes a new category with a system that resists erosion inside pipes located near fracking wellheads, thereby reducing downtime maintenance costs and enhancing drilling productivity.
French Pipeline Sector Moving Toward Hydrogen
France is actively developing its pipeline network, as part of ambitious state plans to turn the country into one of the largest natural gas and hydrogen hubs in Europe in years to come.
Shell, Equinor, TotalEnergies Open Norwegian CO2 Storage Facility with 68-Mile Pipeline
Shell, Equinor, and TotalEnergies have completed a CO2 storage project in Norway that includes a 110-kilometer (68-mile) pipeline to transport carbon dioxide for permanent storage 2,600 meters below sea level. First deliveries are expected in 2025.
Diamondback, Kinetik Acquire 30% Stake in EPIC’s 800-Mile Crude Oil Pipeline
EPIC Crude is an 800-mile crude oil pipeline system that connects the Delaware, Midland Basin, and Eagle Ford supply to EPIC's 3.4 million barrel Robstown Terminal near Corpus Christi.
Tallgrass Launches Open Season for Pony Express Crude Oil Pipeline
Pony Express Pipeline, operated by Tallgrass, has launched a new binding open season for crude oil transportation from Pony Express' Carpenter origin in exchange for incentive tariff rates.
Criminal Probe Underway After Car Strikes Energy Transfer Pipeline in Houston, Body Found
Human remains were found in a burned-out car that struck an Energy Transfer natural gas liquids pipeline earlier this week in Houston, sparking a criminal investigation, local media reported on Thursday citing officials.
Argentina's Reversion del Norte Pipeline Project Nears Completion After Successfully Crossing River
Argentina's 93-mile Reversion del Norte pipeline has overcome significant delays, reaching a key milestone by crossing the Tercero River. The project, crucial for gas supply to northern Argentina and exports to Bolivia and Brazil, is now on track for completion in late 2024.
Bayou Midstream II Secures Equity Backing from EIV Capital to Expand U.S. Infrastructure
Bayou Midstream II has announced an equity commitment from EIV Capital, LLC following their successful partnership for Bayou Midstream LLC (Bayou I).
Energy Transfer Pipeline Fire Continues to Burn in La Porte, Texas
Energy Transfer said a fire at its natural gas liquid (NGL) pipeline in La Porte, Texas, which started on Monday, was still burning on Tuesday and a state regulator said it would probably keep burning into the afternoon.
Apollo Strikes $1 Billion Deal to Fund BP's Stake in Trans Adriatic Pipeline
Apollo Global Management has signed a $1 billion deal with British energy major BP to fund its stake in the Trans Adriatic natural gas pipeline.
South Sudan Ready to Resume Oil Exports Through Sudan
South Sudan and Sudan have made progress towards restarting the pumping of South Sudan's crude oil through a pipeline running to a port in its neighbor, South Sudan's finance minister and the president's office said.
Russia Approves Fuel Pipeline Project in Congo with 90% Stake
Russia has tentatively agreed to the construction of a fuel pipeline in the Republic of Congo, according to a government decree published late on Monday. The pipeline will link the western port of Pointe-Noire to the capital Brazzaville.
Wood to Design DeLa Express Gas Pipeline Linking Texas to Louisiana
The 690-mile pipeline project being developed by DeLa Express LLC is proposed to deliver liquids-rich natural gas from the Permian Basin of West Texas to the U.S. Gulf Coast and international export markets.
Enbridge Agrees to Reapply for Key Permit, Stalling Line 5 Tunnel Project
Enbridge has agreed not to use a 2021 permit from Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) for its Line 5 tunnel project and will seek a new permit instead.
BlackRock Fund Acquires Stake in Saudi-Bahrain Pipeline from Bapco Energies
A BlackRock-managed fund has bought a minority stake in a pipeline linking Saudi Arabia and Bahrain from Bahrain state oil firm Bapco Energies, the two firms said on Wednesday, as the small Gulf state tries to extract value from its energy assets.
UTulsa Facility Advances Hydrogen Blending Research for Natural Gas Pipelines
U.S. Sen. James Lankford recently toured the University of Tulsa's hydrogen blending research facility, where ongoing studies explore integrating hydrogen into natural gas pipelines to reduce carbon emissions.
Williams Seeks Emergency Certificate to Operate $1 Billion Mid-Atlantic Gas Pipeline After Court Reversal
Williams' Transco has applied for a temporary emergency certificate from FERC to continue operating its new $1 billion natural gas project running through five mid-Atlantic states after the regulator's approval was vacated.
Enbridge Evacuates Gulf Platforms as Storm Francine Nears
Energy pipeline operator Enbridge has pulled employees from several offshore U.S. Gulf of Mexico platforms, the company told customers, as Tropical Storm Francine advanced toward a landfall in Louisiana.
Permian Basin to Gain 7.3 Bcf/d in Pipeline Capacity Amid Gas Glut
New pipeline projects in the Permian Basin will add 7.3 Bcf/d of gas capacity, addressing growing production and easing pressure on Waha Hub prices.
Hungary's MOL Reaches Deals for Oil Transport Via Druzhba Pipeline
Hungary's MOL said on Monday it had reached deals with suppliers and pipeline operators for the continuous transportation of crude oil through Belarus and Ukraine via the Druzhba pipeline.
Williams Gains Chatham Council's Backing for Major Transco Pipeline Expansion
Virgnia’s Chatham Town Council has thrown its support behind the Transco Southeast Supply Enhancement Project with a unanimous vote. The proposed project includes constructing nearly 55 miles of new pipeline across Virginia and North Carolina.
Let's Talk Shop: Developing Sectors for Large and Maxi Rig HDDS
Examine the growing application of large and maxi horizontal directional drills (HDDs) beyond traditional oil and gas projects, highlighting insights from industry experts on the evolving use of HDDs in sectors like carbon capture, renewable energy, and water infrastructure.
Pembina Pipeline to Acquire Alberta Midstream Assets from Veren in $295 Million Deal
Canada's Pembina Pipeline said it will buy some infrastructure assets in Alberta Montney from oil producer Veren Inc. for about $295 million, to strengthen its midstream operations.
Pipeline Incident in Missouri Triggers Natural Gas Leak, No Injuries Reported
A natural gas pipeline operated by Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline was struck by a construction crew in Missouri’s Cass County on Sept.6
Colombia Truck Protests Disrupt Key Pipelines, Threaten Ecopetrol Operations
Protests by truckers in Colombia, who are angry at an increase in diesel prices, have cut off the country's biggest cities and are threatening fuel supplies, though the government insists the hike is fair.
Texas Matterhorn Pipeline Begins Gas Flow, Could Boost Waha Prices, Permian Resources Says
The Matterhorn is the biggest gas pipe under construction that is capable of moving gas that has been trapped in the Permian basin, causing prices at the Waha Hub in West Texas to turn negative a record number of times this year.
Report: U.S. Oil, Gas M&A Nears 2023 High as Focus Shifts from Permian
Nearly $100 billion has been spent by U.S. producers on mergers and acquisitions so far this year, and another $46 billion in assets are currently for sale, according to analysts.
Williams to Add 4.2 Bcf/d of Natural Gas Capacity by 2027
The new projects include the 1.8-Bcf/d Louisiana Energy Gateway gas pipeline, which is under construction and expected to enter service in 2025, and the 1.6-Bcf/d Southeast Supply Enhancement, which could enter service by 2027.
Vista Energy to Invest $1.1 Billion in Argentina's Vaca Muerta Shale Expansion
In a push to unlock more of the oil riches buried in a massive shale deposit in Argentina, Vista Energy will invest about $1.1 billion this year as it also aims to cut costs there by double digits, the firm's CEO said.
How Artificial Intelligence Will Transform Pipeline Construction
Artificial Intelligence is all the rage. Nearly all of the discussion is how efficiently it can perform repetitive tasks, forecasting, etc. There are fears, as well, that AI will displace humans and their jobs.
- 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
