Pipeline
TC Energy Sells Pipeline Stake to Indigenous Communities for $722 Million
TC Energy said it will sell a minority stake in its Nova Gas transmission system and the Foothills pipeline assets for $722.1 million to certain indigenous Canadian communities as part of a plan to reduce its debt and fund investments.
CF Energy to Build Natural Gas Pipeline for Xinhui Daze Project
The pipeline will supply natural gas to the Xinhui Daze gas thermal power project in Daze, Xinhui, Jiangmen, Guangdong.
Occidental Sells Delaware Basin Assets to Permian Resources for $818 Million
U.S. oil and gas producer Occidental Petroleum said on Monday it would sell certain Delaware Basin assets in Texas and New Mexico to Permian Resources for about $818 million, as it plans to cut down debt.
Canada to Delay Trans Mountain Pipeline Sale Until After 2025 Election: Bloomberg
The country's government bought the $25 billion Trans Mountain expansion project in 2018 to ensure construction went ahead, with plans to divest it once operations began.
Lukoil Increases Seaborne Oil Exports as Druzhba Pipeline Suspended
Lukoil, Russia's largest private oil company, has ramped up oil exports via the country's sea ports as its supplies via the Druzhba pipeline route to Europe are currently suspended.
Occidental Petroleum Nears $1 Billion Sale of Texas Oil Assets to Permian Resources
U.S. oil producer Occidental Petroleum is nearing a deal to sell its assets in the Barilla Draw region of Texas to Permian Resources for about $1 billion, Reuters reported on Thursday.
TC Energy Close to Finalizing Stake Sale in 15,000-Mile Natural Gas Pipeline System, Sources Say
Calgary-based TC Energy is close to finalizing the sale of a stake in its 15,152-mile natural gas pipeline system to Indigenous groups in Western Canada.
Canadian Wildfire Engulfs Jasper, Threatens Trans Mountain Pipeline as Firefighters Struggle to Contain Blaze
A wildfire reached the Canadian town of Jasper, Alberta on Wednesday, one of hundreds ravaging the western provinces of Alberta and British Columbia, as firefighters battled to save key facilities such as the Trans Mountain Pipeline, authorities said.
EQT Completes Equitrans Midstream Acquisition
EQT Corp. has finalized its acquisition of Equitrans Midstream Corp., marking a significant shift in the natural gas sector. This merger creates a major vertically integrated natural gas company in the U.S.
Alaska Greenlights Enstar’s $57 Million Pipeline to Boost LNG Imports
(P&GJ) — The project, known as the “Port MacKenzie Expansion,” aims to extend APLC’s existing pipeline infrastructure to connect with a future LNG import terminal.
Williams Begins Louisiana Pipeline Construction Despite Ongoing Legal Dispute with Energy Transfer
(P&GJ) — Williams has notified FERC of its plans to commence construction for its Louisiana Energy Gateway pipeline on July 25. However, Energy Transfer has responded to the filing with concerns, arguing that Williams is proceeding without full regulatory clarity from FERC on the project’s jurisdictional status.
Brazil's TAG, Eneva to Launch New LNG Pipeline Connection in October
TAG CEO Gustavo Labanca said on Tuesday that $62.67 million was invested in the new 25-km (15.5-mile) pipeline section, which will be able to transport as much as 14 million cubic meters of LNG per day.
Texas LNG Brownsville Signs 20-Year Liquefaction Deal with EQT
Glenfarne's Texas LNG and EQT have executed a 20-year tolling agreement for natural gas liquefaction services for 2 million tonnes per annum of LNG, the energy companies said on Tuesday.
Illinois Governor Signs Bill Implementing Two-Year Pause on CO2 Pipeline Construction
Governor JB Pritzker has signed the SAFE CCS Act, establishing new safety standards for carbon capture in Illinois and implementing a two-year pause on CO2 pipeline construction.
QatarEnergy-Exxon’s Texas LNG Project Construction to Speed Up After Contractor Settlement
Work to complete the QatarEnergy and ExxonMobil $11 billion liquefied natural gas project in Texas could speed up following a settlement agreement allowing the joint venture to choose a new contractor to take over the development, according to court documents.
Canada's Trans Mountain Pipeline Eyes Debt Deal Before Potential Sale
Oil pipeline operator Trans Mountain plans to borrow in the bond market to refinance some of its outstanding debt before the Canadian government eventually sells it, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter.
Mid-Year Global Forecast: Midstream Responding to Demand from LNG Projects
Global pipeline construction surged to nearly 42,000 miles in mid-2024, driven by increased LNG and hydrogen infrastructure needs, with significant expansions in North America and Europe.
Projects July 2024
Enbridge selects Barnard, CBNA for Great Lakes Tunnel; Energy Transfer joins carbon capture initiative in Louisiana; YPF advances $2.5 billion Vaca Muerta pipeline project; Piñon Midstream boosts Delaware Basin gas capacity; Mexican developer seeks U.S. permit for LNG export.
Woodside Energy to Acquire Tellurian for $1.2 Billion, Securing Future of Driftwood LNG Project
The agreement could strengthen the United States' position as the world's largest producer of the superchilled gas by securing the completion of Tellurian's 27.6 million metric ton per annum facility in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Editor’s Notebook: Landowners and CO2 Pipelines Amid South Dakota Legislation
(P&GJ) — South Dakota's new bill empowers landowners to challenge forced easements for CO2 pipelines, enhancing rights amid eminent domain concerns. The legislation impacts projects like Summit Carbon Solutions, aiming for fairer terms and compensation for affected property owners.
Drilling Rig Arrives at Russia's Sakhalin, Supporting Potential Gas Pipeline to China
A semisubmersible drilling rig called Polar Lights is due to arrive at the Russian Pacific island of Sakhalin on Saturday to drill a well at a field hit by U.S. sanctions, the Russian agency for sea and river transport said.
Circular Economy Initiatives for Offshore Piping and Related Infrastructure
Circular economy is a sustainable business model that aims to ensure use of resources, extraction of maximum value from the equipment during operation and the recovery and regeneration of products and materials at the end of each’s service life.
ONEOK to Build 230-Mile Refined Products Pipeline from Kansas to Denver
ONEOK plans to boost its pipeline capacity by constructing a new 230-mile pipeline from Scott City, Kansas, to Denver International Airport, enhancing its refined products supply between the Mid-Continent and Gulf Coast.
Ukraine Halts Lukoil's Russian Oil Transit, Slovakia and Hungary Affected
The move highlights the volatile nature of the remaining Russian oil supplies to Europe via the Soviet-built Druzhba pipeline, the last major functioning Russian oil supply route to the continent.
Tenaz Energy to Acquire NAM's Offshore, Pipeline Assets for $180 Million
The transaction includes all of NAM's offshore exploration and production businesses, associated pipeline infrastructure, and onshore processing in the Netherlands.
Meeting Challenges of Safely Repairing Online Pipelines
Oil and gas operators the world over face the same set of challenges, best summed up as requiring that they identify and implement the safest and most cost-effective way of maximizing hydrocarbon output.
Kinder Morgan Launches Binding Open Season for South System Expansion 4 Project
Kinder Morgan has launched a binding open season on its proposed South System Expansion 4 project, designed to increase Southern Natural Gas Pipeline's South Line capacity by 1.2 billion cubic feet per day.
Second Gas Pipeline Rupture in Texas’ Reeves County Raises Environmental Concerns
A natural gas pipeline in Reeves County ruptured on July 15, marking the second such incident in the area within 11 months.
EIA: U.S. Imports of Canadian Crude Hit Record High After TMX Startup
Imports rose by 807,000 barrels per day to 4.4 million bpd in the week to July 12, the largest gain since March 2023, according to the data.
Hydrogen-Blend Pipelines: Integrity Readiness and the Role of ILI Inspection
In this Pipeline & Gas Journal exclusive, delve into the evolution and current state of in-line inspection (ILI) technologies for hydrogen-blend pipelines, focusing on the advancements in crack detection, material flaw identification, and corrosion monitoring.
- 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
