Projects
WBI Energy Gains State Backing for North Dakota Gas Pipeline Project
The North Dakota Industrial Commission has directed the Pipeline Authority to begin contract talks with WBI Energy Transmission to secure capacity for a new natural gas pipeline. The project is seen as critical to expanding takeaway capacity and supporting long-term oil and gas production.
ATCO’s 143-Mile, 1.1 Bcf/d Yellowhead Pipeline Project Wins Regulatory Approval
ATCO Energy Systems won regulatory approval for its 143-mile Yellowhead Pipeline in Alberta, a project set to deliver 1.1 Bcf/d of natural gas and create 2,000 jobs.
Permian Producers Lock Up Matterhorn Pipeline Capacity, Eye Gulf Coast Growth
Matterhorn Express is now fully subscribed after Permian producers expanded contracts in Q1 2025, according to East Daley Analytics. With new compression on the way, demand for the added pipeline capacity is expected to remain strong.
Creole Trail Pipeline Expansion Sought 930,000 Dth/d in May Open Season
Cheniere Energy conducted a binding open season earlier this year for about 930,000 dekatherms per day (Dth/d) of new capacity on its Creole Trail Pipeline. The open season closed in May 2025 and supports the planned Sabine Pass LNG expansion in Louisiana.
Woodside Cuts Exploration, Prioritizes $39 Billion Project Pipeline After Profit Drop
Woodside Energy reported a 24% drop in profit and will scale back exploration to focus on its $39 billion project pipeline, including LNG and oil developments in Australia, Mexico, and the U.S.
Kinder Morgan Launches Binding Open Season for Texas-to-Arizona Pipeline Expansion
Kinder Morgan has launched a binding open season to expand its East Line pipeline from El Paso, Texas, to Tucson, Arizona, adding up to 3,250 barrels per day of refined products and diesel export capacity.
Ohio High Court Upholds $3.67 Billion Valuation for State’s Portion of 700-Mile Rover Pipeline
The ruling highlights the high stakes of pipeline taxation and underscores how construction overruns and environmental delays factored into the dispute.
Hope Utilities to Build Ohio Gas Pipeline for Data Center Project
Hope Utilities will build a new natural gas pipeline in Ohio to power an AEP fuel cell project for a data center, with operations set to begin by October 2026.
Mexico’s Pacifico Mexinol to Build Transfer Pipelines, Expand Export Terminal
Transition Industries has signed a deal with Bonatti to deliver key port, pipeline, and water reuse infrastructure for Mexico’s Pacifico Mexinol project, set to become the world’s largest ultra-low carbon methanol facility by 2029.
Greece-Bulgaria Interconnector Natural Gas Pipeline Granted Expansion Permit
ICGB has secured a permit to begin the first phase of expanding the Greece-Bulgaria Gas Interconnector to 5 bcm/y. The upgrade at Stara Zagora will boost Southeast Europe’s access to LNG and Azerbaijani gas under the Vertical Gas Corridor initiative.
Coastal Bend LNG Names EXP as Lead Environmental Consultant for Texas Export Project
Coastal Bend LNG has chosen EXP as lead environmental consultant for its planned Texas Gulf Coast export facility, a project featuring multiple liquefaction trains, LNG storage tanks, and export infrastructure, with FERC pre-filing expected in 2025.
NextDecade Secures $1.8 Billion From TotalEnergies, GIP for Rio Grande LNG Train 4
NextDecade will receive up to $1.8 billion from TotalEnergies and Global Infrastructure Partners to finance Train 4 at its Rio Grande LNG project in Texas, moving closer to a final investment decision on the 5.4 mtpa facility.
TotalEnergies Drops Plans to Invest in NextDecade’s Train 5 LNG Project, Sources Say
TotalEnergies will not invest in NextDecade’s planned Train 5 Rio Grande LNG project in Texas, shifting focus to lower-cost LNG ventures in Mozambique, Qatar and Canada, sources told Reuters.
Energy Transfer to Build $5.3 Billion Permian Gas Pipeline to Supply Southwest
Energy Transfer approved a $5.3 billion expansion of its Transwestern Pipeline to move 1.5 Bcf/d of natural gas from the Permian Basin to Arizona and New Mexico, targeting growing demand in the Southwest.
Inpex Taps Technip, Saipem, Worley for $20 Billion Indonesian LNG Project
Japanese energy firm Inpex has awarded early-stage design contracts for its $20 billion Abadi LNG project in Indonesia’s Masela block, moving the project closer to a final investment decision.
ONEOK’s 1,000-Foot Border Segment Upheld in Permian-to-Mexico Pipeline Ruling
A federal appeals court upheld FERC’s approval of a 1,000-foot border pipeline linking West Texas’s Permian Basin to Mexico, rejecting challenges from environmental groups over broader oversight and environmental review.
Commonwealth LNG Taps Technip Energies for Louisiana Export Project
Commonwealth LNG has awarded Technip Energies the EPC contract for its 9.5-Mtpa export project in Louisiana, targeting first production by 2029.
Golar Reaches Commercial Operations Date for FLNG Gimi
Golar LNG’s Gimi vessel has started operations at the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim gas project, marking a key milestone for LNG exports from Mauritania and Senegal.
Construction Costs Nearly Double at Canada’s Woodfibre LNG Facility Amid Permitting Challenges
Enbridge says construction costs at Canada’s Woodfibre LNG project have jumped due to permit delays, building code changes, and site challenges. The project’s budget, initially $5.1 billion, has significantly increased ahead of its 2027 completion.
Rio Grande LNG Project Gains Key Environmental Nod from FERC Staff
FERC staff have recommended final environmental approval for NextDecade’s 18 mtpa Rio Grande LNG project in Brownsville, Texas, a major step forward after last year’s court-ordered review.
WhiteWater Boosts 170-Mile Pelican Pipeline Capacity to 2.5 Bcf/d
WhiteWater will expand its Pelican Pipeline to 42 inches, boosting capacity to 2.5 Bcf/d by 2027. The 170-mile line will connect Williams, Louisiana, to the Gillis Hub, supporting Haynesville and Gulf Coast markets.
Texas Coastal Residents Raise Questions on Proposed DeLa Express Gas Pipeline
Community groups in Beaumont are educating residents about the proposed DeLa Express Pipeline, which would carry 2 Bcf/d of gas from West Texas to Louisiana and cross Jefferson County.
BLM Receives Application for 122-Mile Ridgeline Gas Pipeline in Tennessee
The BLM is reviewing an application for the 122-mile Ridgeline Expansion Pipeline in Tennessee, proposed to supply gas to TVA’s Kingston Fossil Plant as it shifts from coal to LNG.
Williams’ LEG Pipeline Starts Up, Boosting Haynesville Gas Flows, Report Says
Williams has launched its 1.8 Bcf/d Louisiana Energy Gateway pipeline, expanding Haynesville gas takeaway capacity ahead of rising LNG demand from Gulf Coast export terminals.
Federal Court Greenlights Crow Creek Gas Pipeline Construction in Idaho-Wyoming
A federal court cleared construction of the 48-mile Crow Creek natural gas pipeline between Idaho and Wyoming, rejecting environmental groups’ request to halt the project after the Forest Service’s supplemental review.
JGC Wins $550 Million Preliminary Deal for African FLNG Project
JGC France has secured a $550 million preliminary contract for an African floating LNG project, covering early-phase EPCIC work and potentially leading to a full-scale award as the company expands in the continent’s LNG sector.
Venture Global Reaches FID on $15 Billion CP2 LNG Project in Louisiana
Venture Global has reached a final investment decision and secured $15.1 billion in financing for the first phase of its CP2 LNG project in Louisiana, set to become the largest U.S. export facility with a peak capacity of 28 million tonnes per year by 2027.
July Projects: Kinder Morgan Expansion, Hydrogen Pipeline Milestone, Alaska LNG Talks
Kinder Morgan’s 290-mile gas pipeline plan, Germany’s first hydrogen line, and revived U.S. LNG projects headline this month’s project developments.
Libya, U.S. to Collaborate on Gas Project to Boost Output
Mellitah Oil and Gas will work with U.S. construction consulting firm Hill International to manage a project which aims to boost Libya's gas output, the country's National Oil Company (NOC) said in a statement on July 23.
BKV, Midstream Partner Advance East Texas CCS Project Without New Pipeline
BKV Corp. will develop a CCS project at an East Texas gas plant using an on-site injection well, expanding its partnership with a leading midstream operator and avoiding the need for a new CO₂ pipeline.
- Intensity, Rainbow Energy to Build 344-Mile Gas Pipeline Across North Dakota
- Energy Transfer to Build $5.3 Billion Permian Gas Pipeline to Supply Southwest
- Enbridge Sees High Demand to Expand 593-Mile Canada-to-U.S. Gulf Oil Pipeline
- Strike Pioneers First-of-Its-Kind Pipe-in-Pipe Installation on Gulf Coast with Enbridge
- 208-Mile Mississippi-to-Alabama Gas Pipeline Moves Into FERC Review
- A Systematic Approach To Ensuring Pipeline Integrity
- 275-Mile Texas-to-Oklahoma Gas Pipeline Enters Open Season
- LNG Canada Start-Up Fails to Lift Gas Prices Amid Supply Glut
- Strike Pioneers First-of-Its-Kind Pipe-in-Pipe Installation on Gulf Coast with Enbridge
- Enbridge Sees High Demand to Expand 593-Mile Canada-to-U.S. Gulf Oil Pipeline
