Pipeline
Italy's Gas Pipeline Renaissance: A Strategic Move Towards Energy Dominance
Italy plans to actively develop its gas pipelines’ network in years to come with the intention of serving as the biggest gas hub in Europe and the entire Mediterranean region.
Brazil’s Petrobras To Retain Gas Pipeline Following Landmark CADE Reversal
This decision allows the state-owned oil giant to keep five oil refineries and the Transportadora Brasileira Gasoduto Bolívia-Brasil (TBG) gas pipeline operator, which it had been ordered to sell under a 2019 agreement intended to address its market dominance.
Donald Trump Raises ‘Tens Of Millions’ On Promises Of Oil And Gas Pipelines, Fracking Support
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump raised tens of millions of dollars during a fundraising swing through Texas this week, promising he would support the oil and gas industry by backing new pipelines and restoring fracking on federal land.
Polish, Russian Pipeline Operators Agree On Solution To Keep Oil Flowing To Germany
PERN, Russia's state-controlled Transneft and Germany's PCK Schwedt refinery agreed that a non-Russian company will service the oil flow meters on the Polish part of the Druzhba pipeline, sources in Poland, Germany and Russia said.
XCMG's Advanced Drilling Rig Overcomes Challenges in Serbia's Gas Pipeline Project
XCMG's advanced drilling rig, the XZ3600, triumphs in Serbia's gas pipeline project, conquering tough terrain and hard soil layers with ease.
Why the U.S. Gulf Coast is Ideal for Clean Hydrogen Production
The Gulf Coast currently produces 3.5 million tons of hydrogen per year, accounting for a third of all hydrogen produced in the United States. As a major oil and gas region, the Gulf Coast has the largest hydrogen pipeline network in the country, spanning over a thousand miles.
Canada Amends Trans Mountain Ownership Regulations to Facilitate Pipeline Sale to Indigenous Groups
Canada is amending regulations on how it manages the state-owned Trans Mountain oil pipeline in order to facilitate its sale to Indigenous groups, according to an official government notice published on Wednesday.
Youth Climate Lawsuit Targets Alaska LNG Project
Eight young Alaska residents sued the state on Wednesday seeking to block a major natural gas project, the latest in a string of climate-change related lawsuits by youths arguing that government policies promoting fossil fuels violate their rights.
Mountain Valley Pipeline Expects WV-VA Natural Gas Pipe in Service by Early June
U.S. natural gas pipeline venture Mountain Valley Pipeline pushed back the target in-service date of its long-delayed pipe from West Virginia to Virginia to early June from the prior target of "prior to June 1".
Piñon Midstream Boosts Sour Gas Capacity by 50% in Delaware Basin
Piñon Midstream has announced a significant increase in its sour gas treating capacity and an expansion of its infrastructure in the Delaware Basin.
Kinder Morgan Acquires Texas Oilfield to Leverage Carbon Tax Credits, Sources Say
U.S. pipeline operator Kinder Morgan has acquired oil and gas producing assets in West Texas and is planning to tap U.S. carbon capture incentives to increase output from the properties, according to people familiar with the matter.
Argentina's Oil Output Hits Record High with YPF's New Pipeline Launch
Argentina's oil production in the key province of Neuquen reached a record high in April, driven by increased activity in the huge Vaca Muerta shale formation, the local government said on Tuesday, edging up to around 390,326 barrels per day.
Challenges to Growth Remain Key Story in Appalachian Basin
The Marcellus Shale and Point Pleasant-Utica Shale formations of the Appalachian Basin contain an estimated mean of 214 Tcf of undiscovered, technically recoverable continuous resources of natural gas, according to the United States Geological Survey.
Hydrogen Blending Study Underway in British Columbia
DNV is executing hydrogen blending feasibility studies for Enbridge and FortisBC Energy. The two individual studies will determine the percentage of hydrogen that can be safely transported through existing natural gas pipeline infrastructure.
First Canadian Oil Export Cargo from Expanded Trans Mountain Pipeline Set to Load
Crude oil tanker Dubai Angel on Monday moored at the Westridge Marine Terminal in Vancouver, preparing to load the first cargo of crude oil from the recently expanded Trans Mountain pipeline, ship tracking data showed.
Phillips 66 to Acquire Pinnacle Midland for $550 Million
Pinnacle's assets include the Dos Picos natural gas complex with a processing capacity of 220 million cubic feet per day (MMcf/d), and 80 miles of pipelines.
Case Study: Risk Management for Valve Rupture Mitigation in Pipeline Operations
Discover how a U.S. transmission pipeline operator collaborated with Dynamic Risk to conduct a comprehensive risk analysis for valve rupture mitigation. Learn how geospatial data and advanced analytics were utilized to prioritize high-consequence areas and optimize risk management strategies.
Saipem Wins $850 Million Offshore Contract for Ndungu Field Project in Angola
Under the contract, Saipem will undertake the engineering, fabrication, transportation, and installation of approximately 37 miles of rigid pipelines and subsea facilities at a depth of around 1,100 meters.
Libya Commences Operation of North Hamada Oilfield Pipeline
Libya has begun operating the new pipeline from its North Hamada oilfield with initial transfer capacity expected at 2,000 barrels per day, the National Oil Corporation said on Sunday.
Spotlight on Marcellus: Prolific Gas Play Keeps Rolling as Caution Persists
At the end of the first quarter of 2024, with natural gas prices depressed, the prolific Marcellus Shale gas play rolled along, albeit at a slower pace than usual with some producers cutting back production in March with a wait-and-see attitude toward prices.
TC Energy to Appeal Delaware Court's $200 Million Liability Ruling in Columbia Pipeline Acquisition Lawsuit
TC Energy said it strongly disagrees with the final decision issued on May 15 by the Delaware Chancery Court, which allocated liability for previously determined damages in an ongoing class-action lawsuit related to its 2016 acquisition of Columbia Pipeline Group Inc.
Putin Suggests Potential for Oil Pipeline Alongside Planned Gas Link to China
Russia could deliver oil as well as gas to China along a planned route via Mongolia, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday. The project has taken on added urgency for Russia as it bids to ramp up gas shipments to China to make up for the collapse of its exports to Europe because of the war in Ukraine.
Subsea Decommissioning Pays Off in North Sea
The ambitious project involved the removal of pipelines, control umbilicals and various other subsea structures from the seabed in water depths of up to 590 feet (180 meters), each requiring precise and efficient cutting.
Editor’s Notebook: M&A Appears Here to Stay
It appears likely that the wave of midstream merger-and-acquisition activity of the past few years hasn’t reached its peak yet. In fact, to hear some insiders tell it, a full-on tsunami may not be far away.
Colombia's Trasandino Pipeline to Remain Offline Until December 2024, Ecopetrol CEO Says
Colombia's Trasandino pipeline is forecast to remain offline until December, the chief executive of Colombia's majority state-owned energy company Ecopetrol said on Wednesday.
Republican Lawmakers Press Regulators to Expedite LNG Project Approvals
Two influential U.S. Republican lawmakers have urged the head of the federal energy regulator to process applications for liquefied natural gas, or LNG, projects, saying any delays could force allies and partners to turn to countries like Qatar and Iran for the fuel.
Williams Confident Louisiana Gas Pipeline Project Won't Be Halted by Rival Energy Transfer's Bid
The two companies have been in dispute over Williams' Louisiana Energy Gateway (LEG) Project, under construction in Texas and Louisiana, after Energy Transfer pushed back on the line for crossing its own systems.
TC Energy Ordered by Canada's Energy Regulator to Further Reduce Pressure on Gas Pipeline
The Canada Energy Regulator has issued an order to TC Energy's NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd. to further reduce the operating pressure for the Grande Prairie Mainline gas pipeline near Edson, Alberta.
Nigeria-Morocco Pipeline Investment Decision Postponed to Early 2025
A final investment decision on the Nigeria-Morocco natural gas pipeline is expected in early 2025, after being slated for December 2024.
Shell Probes Smoke Report Near Gbaran Oil Facility in Nigeria
Residents in the nearby community reported a fire near Shell's Gbaran Ubie oil and gas facility in Nigeria, stating that blasts were heard in the area where pipeline repair works had been ongoing.
- Texas Waha Hub Gas Prices Plunge to Record Lows, Hit Negative Territory
- U.S. Appeals Court Strikes Down Controversial Biden Pipeline Safety Rules
- Texas Oil Pipelines Near Max Capacity, Threatening Future Export Limits
- Williams Seeks Emergency Certificate to Operate $1 Billion Mid-Atlantic Gas Pipeline After Court Reversal
- Energy Transfer Subsidiary Selects KTJV for Lake Charles LNG Export Project
- Saudi Arabia Looking to Expand Pipeline to Reduce Oil Exports via Gulf
- Report: Houston Region Poised to Become a Global Clean Hydrogen Hub
- Texas Startup Endeavors Again to Build First Major U.S. Oil Refinery Since 1977
- Puerto Bahia, Gasco to Build Liquefied Petroleum Gas Facility in Cartagena, Colombia
- Sempra's Costa Azul LNG Project Delayed by Labor Issues
