Pipeline

Shell Signs Deal to Receive LNG at Future German Brunsbuettel Terminal

Shell has committed to booking a substantial part of a yet-to-be built landing terminal for LNG at the North Sea port of Brunsbuettel, as companies strive to lower their dependency on Russian pipeline gas.

Russia Warns of Sharp Caspian Pipeline Oil Export Drop After Storm

A storm in Russia's section of the Black Sea has damaged loading equipment of CPC, one of the world's biggest oil pipelines which ships crude from Kazakhstan to global markets.

Norway and Germany to Study Possibility of Hydrogen Pipeline Link

Norway and Germany agreed to study the transport of hydrogen via a pipeline between the countries to reduce dependence on Russian energy.

Argentine Gas Suppliers Say New Pipeline Will Reverse Deep Energy Deficit

The pipeline is estimated to take 18 months to build with public investment of $1.59 billion and will unlock more domestic capacity from the Vaca Muerta Formation.

Gazprom Books 22.1 MMcm/d in Gas Export Capacity at Slovakia-Ukraine Border for April

Russian state gas pipeline monopoly Gazprom booked around 22.1 million cubic meters per day (MMcm/d) of gas transit capacity for exports to Europe.

Whiptail Midstream Acquires 525 Miles of Pipeline in San Juan Basin

Whiptail Midstream has acquired DJR Energy's oil, gas, and water gathering assets in the Gallup oil window of the San Juan Basin, doubling the company's dedicated acreage, miles of pipeline and production flowing on its assets.

Russian Gas Flows to Europe Broadly Steady

Russian gas deliveries to Europe on three key pipeline routes were steady overall on Monday, rising via the Nord Stream 1 and easing via Ukraine, while reverse flows on the Yamal-Europe pipeline rose.

US Tells Buyers of CPC Oil to Be Wary of Suspicious Non-Russian Origin Papers

The U.S. Treasury told buyers to be cautious if they think certificates stating crude from the Caspian Pipeline Consortium is not of Russian origin have been falsified.

Snam Working on Infrastructure Projects to Boost Gas Supplies

Snam manages some 33,000 km of pipeline in Italy and has stakes in key pipelines that brings Algerian and Azeri gas to Italy as well as the TAG pipeline that transports Russian gas.

Russian Gas Flows Via Nord Stream 1 Dip in Line with Requests

Russian gas deliveries to Europe via the Nord Stream 1 pipeline declined from normal levels, but were in line with requests for gas, while the Yamal-Europe pipeline remained in reverse mode for a third consecutive day.

Germany's E.ON Cuts Russia Exposure, Signals Nord Stream 1 Risk

E.ON has joined other energy firms in paring its Russian exposure, adding that a $1.2 billion stake it holds in the Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline could lose value as a result of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine

France, Spain in Talks to Resume Construction on MidCat Gas Pipeline Project

Launched in 2013, the gas pipeline project named MidCat (Midi-Catalonia) was meant to bring gas from Algeria, a country which already supplies 11% of the gas consumed in the European Union, up to northern Europe.

Petrobras Receives Binding Offer for Bolivia-Brazil Gas Pipeline from EIG

Gasbol can transport up to 30 million cubic meters per day (1.1 billion cubic feet per day) of natural gas from Bolivia to consumer markets in Brazil.

Geo-Hazard Challenges and Mitigations for Hydrocarbon Pipelines

Routing hydrocarbon pipelines through steep terrains and along high mountainous areas is a challenging task for pipeline engineers because of significant risks during the construction phase, as well as operation and maintenance time.

Using Remote Monitoring for Evaluation in a Flash

Can lightning cause corrosion? It’s a question people don’t often consider. However, when it comes to pipelines, it’s a legitimate concern.

Mariner East Pipeline System Expects Construction Completion This Quarter

After numerous delays and environment-related issues, Energy Transfer announced its Mariner East pipeline system is complete and commissioning is in progress.

Eni Declares Force Majeure on Brass River Crude Exports Following Pipeline Blast

Italian energy group Eni declared force majeure on exports of Nigerian Brass River crude oil following a blast at a pipeline in Bayelsa state that a Nigerian industry body blamed on vandalism.

ICGB Nears Completion on Greece-Bulgaria Pipeline

The activities on the linear part are in the final phase, the construction of the above-ground facilities is well progressing and 50% of the activities for construction of block valves have already been completed.

Europipe’ s Epoxy-Coated Pipelines Ready for H2 Transport

As part of Europipe’s hydrogen research program, the company recently tested different flow coatings in pure hydrogen to evaluate their suitability for use in hydrogen transport.

DNV Evaluating Hydrogen Readiness of Hungarian Gas Pipeline

GSZ Ltd., the owner and operator of the Hungarian high-pressure transmission natural gas pipeline system, commissioned DNV to assess the suitability for partial to full hydrogen transport of one of FGSZ’s pipelines.

Linde Debuts Plant for Extracting Hydrogen from Natural Gas Pipelines

Linde Engineering started a full-scale pilot plant in Germany to showcase how its HISELECT powered by Evonik membrane technology can extract hydrogen from natural gas pipelines, contributing to a decarbonized industry.

ASCO Awarded Logistics Contracts at Waitsia Field

Logistics management company ASCO has been awarded two, five-year contracts with Mitsui E&P Australia for storage and camp management at the company’s Stage 2 Development campaign at the Waitsia gas field project.

Williams’ Expanded Transco System Delivers Record Volumes

Williams delivered a record amount of natural gas on its Transco interstate pipeline, providing essential and reliable service to natural gas distribution companies, electric power generators, LNG exporters and other customers located along the Eastern Seaboard and Gulf Coast.

Coastal GasLink Pipeline Project More Than Halfway Complete

Coastal GasLink’s pipeline project is more than 57% complete overall, and more than 46% of the construction is finished, according to its monthly construction update.

Petrobras and EIG Near Deal for Bolivia-Brazil Gas Pipeline

State-run Brazilian oil company Petrobras is close to reaching an agreement to sell to U.S. private equity firm EIG Energy Partners control of a natural gas pipeline that connects Bolivia and southern Brazil.

New Midstream Heavy Crude Oil Processing Technique for Transportation

Transporting heavy crude oils through pipeline or by other transportation means is challenging, often requiring the petroleum industry to distribute via truck or rail and adding significant expense and hazards to transportation.

Non-Intrusive Method Using Induced Pressure Waves to Track Moving Objects Within Pipelines

November 2019 saw the dawn of a new era in real-time pig tracking when Halliburton Pipeline and Process Services successfully validated a live pig-tracking method based on patented transient wave theory, the foundation of their InnerVue suite of services.

Protecting Pipelines from Effects of Alternating Current

To meet the growing demand for natural gas, hundreds of new pipelines are being installed in the same corridors as high-voltage alternating current (HVAC) transmission lines.

Zambia’s Options in Growing Pipeline Market

Zambia’s national demand for petroleum products is projected to surge to more than 4.4 million tons (4 million metric tonnes) by 2030, exerting pressure on the landlocked southern Africa country to explore alternatives in fast-tracking the implementation of its medium- and long-term pipeline development plan.

South Africa’s Tribunal Approves Pipeline Company Acquisition

The South Africa Competition Tribunal has approved without conditions the large merger of South Africa African Gas Development Company SOC O Ltd. (iGas), Companhia Mocambicana de Gasoduto S.A. (CMG) and Republic of Mozambique Pipeline Investments Company (Pty) Ltd. (ROMPCO).