Projects
U.S. Grants Five-Year Extension to Delfin LNG Export Permit
The U.S. has approved a five-year extension for Delfin LNG's export permit, allowing it to ship liquefied natural gas to non-free trade agreement countries. The extension supports Delfin's floating LNG project off Louisiana, with a planned capacity of 13.3 million tonnes per year.
Explainer: Can Nord Stream Gas Pipeline Make a Comeback in Europe?
A push by the United States to end the war in Ukraine has raised questions about how companies might begin to return to the Russian market and how Europe might re-engage with Moscow, including resuming piped natural gas supplies.
Morocco Approves $32.5 Billion in Green Hydrogen Projects
A Moroccan government committee on Thursday approved green hydrogen projects aiming to produce ammonia, steel and industrial fuel worth a total of $32.5 billion.
Venture Global Plans $18 Billion Expansion of Plaquemines LNG Plant in Louisiana
Venture Global said on Thursday it would expand the total production capacity of its Plaquemines LNG plant in Louisiana to 45 million tonnes per annum (MTPA), up from the current 27 MTPA, with an additional investment of $18 billion.
South Dakota Governor Signs Bill Banning Eminent Domain for Carbon Pipeline
South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden has signed HB 1052 into law, protecting landowners' property rights by prohibiting the use of eminent domain for pipelines transporting carbon oxide.
Venture Global Raises Plaquemines LNG Cost Estimate by $2 Billion
Venture Global has raised its cost estimate for the Plaquemines LNG project in Louisiana by $2 billion, citing inflation and other factors. The project is now expected to cost up to $23.8 billion.
BCUC Approves FortisBC's $50 Million Okanagan LNG Capacity Project
The British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) has approved FortisBC Energy Inc.'s Okanagan Capacity Mitigation Project, a crucial step in addressing natural gas supply concerns in the Okanagan region.
U.S. DOE Approves Permit Extension for Exxon’s Golden Pass LNG
The U.S. Department of Energy said on Wednesday it has approved an extension of a permit for exports of liquefied natural gas from a Golden Pass LNG LLC project, jointly owned by QatarEnergy and ExxonMobil, being built in Texas.
Enbridge Plans $2 Billion Upgrade for North America’s Largest Crude Pipeline
Enbridge plans a $2 billion upgrade to North America’s largest crude pipeline, enhancing capacity and reliability across its Mainline network through 2028.
South Korea, U.S. to Form Working Group on Alaska LNG Project, Trade Issues
South Korea and the United States have agreed to establish a working-level group to discuss a gas pipeline project in Alaska, energy, shipbuilding, tariffs and non-tariff barriers, South Korea's Industry Minister Ahn Duk-geun said on Tuesday.
India to Launch World's Longest LPG Pipeline, Stretching 1,740 Miles, by June
India is set to commission the world’s longest LPG pipeline, stretching 1,740 miles, by June, a major milestone for the country’s energy infrastructure.
TC Energy Nears May In-Service Date for Southeast Gateway Pipeline
TC Energy Corp. has reached mechanical completion on its Southeast Gateway pipeline project, keeping the company on track for an anticipated May 1, 2025, in-service date.
Canada’s Canceled Oil Pipelines: The Projects That Didn’t Make It
Canada’s energy sector has proposed several major oil pipelines in the past decade, but regulatory hurdles, environmental opposition, and political decisions led to the cancellation of key projects like Energy East, Northern Gateway, and Keystone XL. Here’s why these pipelines never got built.
Burgum’s Backing at Interior a Boom for Bakken?
In North Dakota, the nation’s second-leading energy producing state and third-best for oil, a three-member Industrial Commission (IC) headed by the governor oversees the state’s economy that is dominated by energy and agriculture.
Bakken Natural Gas Expansion Gains Momentum Amid Pipeline Projects
Bakken pipeline expansion is underway, with projects addressing capacity constraints—especially for natural gas. Kinder Morgan’s $640 million acquisition in the Williston Basin adds to the momentum.
Fugro Sees U.S. Hydrocarbon, LNG Projects Restart After Trump Election
Dutch geological data specialist Fugro has restarted multiple projects in the U.S. hydrocarbon and LNG sectors since Donald Trump's election and is optimistic about offshore wind development in Asia and Europe, its CEO told Reuters on Friday.
MPLX to Acquire Full Ownership of 425-Mile BANGL Pipeline in $715 Million Deal
MPLX is acquiring the remaining 55% stake in the 425-mile BANGL pipeline for $715 million, expanding its Permian footprint and securing full ownership of a key natural gas liquids transport system. The pipeline’s capacity is set to increase to 300,000 bpd next year, supporting MPLX’s upcoming Gulf Coast fractionation complex.
ONEOK Pipeline Expansion Projects, NGL Fractionator Completed
ONEOK Inc., completed the MB-6, a 125,000-bpd NGL fractionator in Mont Belvieu, Texas, and the full looping of the West Texas NGL Pipeline system.
Possible Effects of New Greece-North Macedonia Link for Europe
The Alexandroupolis Terminal is a proposed floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) import terminal in the Aegean Sea, off the coast of Greece. Back in February 2022, the national government of North Macedonia initiated a process by which it hopes to secure a firm supply of critical LNG flowing from the Alexandroupolis FSRU.
ADNOC, Osaka Gas Sign 15-Year LNG Supply Deal for Ruwais Project
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company said on Thursday it had signed a 15-year sales and purchase agreement to supply Japan's Osaka Gas with liquefied natural gas from its Ruwais project.
Inpex Sees Strong Buyer Demand for Indonesia’s $20 Billion Abadi LNG Project
Inpex Corp., Japan's biggest oil and gas explorer, says it has received interest to buy liquefied natural gas from its $20 billion Abadi LNG project in Indonesia that exceeds planned output, its chief executive said.
Thirst for LNG Could Bolster Expansion in Europe, Elsewhere
Europe is taking major steps to expand its gas pipeline networks to support gas flows from new LNG terminals. Germany, for instance, is planning to add 355 miles of pipeline over the next few years to accommodate new LNG imports, almost all of which will be high-capacity pipe, with diameters of 39 inches or greater.
Trinidad Seeks U.S. Extension for Shell’s Venezuela Gas Project
Trinidad and Tobago plans to ask U.S. President Donald Trump's administration to extend a license for Shell and Trinidad's National Gas Company to develop a key gas project in Venezuela, four sources close to the preparations said.
BKV Approves Carbon Capture Project at Texas Gas Plant
BKV has approved a carbon capture and sequestration project at a natural gas processing plant in South Texas, partnering with a major midstream energy company. The facility, located near Freer in the Eagle Ford Shale, aims to cut emissions by permanently storing carbon dioxide underground.
Ameren Illinois to Invest $140 Million in Natural Gas Pipeline Replacement Program
Ameren Illinois plans to invest nearly $140 million in 2025 to upgrade its natural gas transmission system across four Illinois counties. The upgrades aim to enhance system resilience and meet federal pipeline regulations.
Exxon, Mitsui, Woodside Commit $200 Million to Australian Gas Project
Exxon Mobil's Australian unit will invest nearly $200 million in the Kipper 1B gas project, alongside its partners Mitsui and Woodside Energy, the U.S. oil major said on the company website on Monday.
Leviathan Partners Eye $2.4 Billion Expansion to Boost Gas Production, Exports
Partners in the Israeli Leviathan offshore natural gas project have submitted a multibillion-dollar plan with the government to significantly expand the field and boost production, one of the partners in the group said on Sunday.
Michigan Court Backs Permits for Enbridge’s Line 5 Pipeline Tunnel Project
A Michigan appeals court upheld permits for Enbridge’s Line 5 pipeline tunnel project, rejecting environmental and tribal challenges. The ruling allows the company to move forward, though legal and regulatory hurdles remain.
ICC Overhauls Peoples Gas Pipeline Plan in Chicago, Mandates Focus on High-Risk Pipes
The Illinois Commerce Commission has ordered Peoples Gas to retire high-risk cast iron and ductile iron pipes by 2035, replacing its previous modernization program with a more targeted safety initiative.
Cheniere Plans LNG Expansion Under Trump, CEO Says
U.S. liquefied natural gas exporter Cheniere Energy plans to aggressively pursue new regulatory permits to expand capacity now that U.S. President Donald Trump is in office, the company's CEO Jack Fusco said on Feb. 20.
- Trump Puts Keystone XL Pipeline Back in Discussion, Though Revival Faces Developer Resistance
- Army Corps Lists Enbridge’s Line 5 as ‘Emergency’ Project Eligible to Bypass Environmental Review
- Missouri Loses Control Over 1.5 Million-Mile Gas Pipeline Network as Feds Step In
- Energy Transfer Wins New York Court Ruling in $150 Million Pipeline Fraud Case
- $3 Billion Natural Gas Pipeline Expansion to Add 1.3 Bcf Capacity in Southeast Region
- Kinder Morgan Approves $1.4 Billion Mississippi Crossing Project to Boost Southeast Gas Supply
- Army Corps Lists Enbridge’s Line 5 as ‘Emergency’ Project Eligible to Bypass Environmental Review
- India’s GAIL Eyes U.S. LNG Deals Following Trump’s Policy Shift
- TC Energy Beats Q4 Profit Estimates, Driven by Mexico Pipelines' Success
- Saudi Arabia May Cut December Oil Prices for Asia, Sources Say
