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YPF and Shell Partner to Advance $50 Billion Argentina LNG Project
Argentina's state-run oil company YPF and oil major Shell signed an agreement to develop the country's flagship liquefied natural gas (LNG) project, the companies said on Thursday.
Texas Connector Pipeline Seeks Route Cuts, Compressor Upgrades in FERC Filing
Texas Connector Pipeline LLC has filed for approval to amend its Texas project, focusing on changes to routing and compression capacity. The revisions aim to improve the efficiency of the pipeline system in Jefferson and Orange counties, with a decision expected in 2025.
Tamboran, APA Group to Develop 23-Mile Sturt Plateau Pipeline in Australia
The 23-mile (37-kilometer) pipeline will connect the planned Sturt Plateau Compression Facility to APA’s existing Amadeus Gas Pipeline, serving as the delivery point for gas volumes under a long-term gas sales agreement (GSA) with the Northern Territory Government.
Argentina’s YPF Creates Partnership for $3 Billion Vaca Muerta Sur Oil Pipeline Project
Argentina's state-run oil company YPF YPFDm.BA formed a new partnership with local oil companies to transport and export oil from its massive Vaca Muerta shale oil formation, the company announced on Monday.
Phillips 66 to Sell $865 Million Stake in 500-Mile Gulf Coast Express Pipeline to ArcLight
Phillips 66 is selling its $865 million stake in the Gulf Coast Express Pipeline to ArcLight Capital Partners, with Kinder Morgan remaining a co-owner. The sale surpasses Phillips 66’s $3 billion divestiture goal, supporting shareholder returns and debt reduction.
India to Install Connecting Pipeline, Supply LNG to Sri Lanka, PM Modi says
India plans to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Sri Lanka's power plants and will work on connecting the power grids of the two countries as well as lay a petroleum pipeline between the neighbors, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday.
Venture Global Produces First LNG at Plaquemines Plant, Edging Out Competitors
Venture Global LNG has produced its first liquefied natural gas from the Plaquemines plant in Louisiana, marking the first new U.S. LNG production in two years. The plant positions Venture Global as a leader in fast-tracked LNG development, with commissioning extending into 2027.
Summit’s CO2 Pipeline Project Will Need Reassessment if Tax Credits Repealed, Attorney Says
(Reuters) – The Summit Carbon Solutions' massive carbon dioxide pipeline project proposal would need to be reassessed if the United States repeals tax credits for carbon capture and storage, a company attorney said on Thursday.
Boardwalk Approves 110-Mile, 1.16 Bcf/d Mississippi Kosci Junction Pipeline Project
Boardwalk Pipelines has approved the 1.16 Bcf/d Kosci Junction Pipeline project, a major investment by its subsidiary Gulf South Pipeline Company LLC. The 110-mile pipeline will expand natural gas capacity to support growing energy needs in Mississippi and the southeastern United States.
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DOE Holds Up Louisiana LNG Approvals Pending FERC Reviews
The U.S. Department of Energy said on Tuesday it is not able to complete reviews of two liquefied natural gas projects in Louisiana until an independent regulatory body finishes its environmental assessments.
GOP Lawmakers Slam New York for Blocking $500 Million Pipeline Project
In a Dec. 5 letter addressed to Governor Hochul, Republican lawmakers from New York and Pennsylvania expressed strong criticism of New York State's decision to block the Northern Access Pipeline, a $500 million natural gas infrastructure project.
Energy Transfer Reaches FID on $2.7 Billion, 2.2 Bcf/d Permian Pipeline
Energy Transfer has announced a final investment decision (FID) to build the Hugh Brinson Pipeline, a $2.7 billion intrastate natural gas pipeline designed to move Permian Basin production to key Texas markets and trading hubs.
Venture Global Challenges FERC's Call for Additional LNG Environmental Review
Venture Global LNG on Wednesday slammed a U.S. call for an additional environmental review of a proposed Louisiana LNG project as unnecessary, adding that it will be ready to begin construction once the project gets a final go-ahead.
ONEOK Completes NGL Fractionation and Pipeline Expansion Projects
ONEOK Inc. announced the completion of two key natural gas liquids (NGL) infrastructure projects: the MB-6 fractionator in Mont Belvieu, Texas, and the looping of the West Texas NGL Pipeline system.
Woodside Partners with Bechtel for Louisiana LNG Project Development
Australia's Woodside Energy Group said on Thursday it has signed an engineering, procurement and construction contract with U.S. engineering firm Bechtel to develop the Louisiana LNG project.
Aramco, SLB, and Linde to Develop Major Carbon Capture Project in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Aramco, SLB, and Linde plan to build a carbon capture and storage project in Jubail, Saudi Arabia. Set for completion by 2027, it aims to store up to 9 million metric tons of CO₂ annually, supporting Aramco's net-zero goals.
Rising LNG Terminal Costs to Weaken Competitiveness of New U.S. Projects, Analyst Says
Rising construction costs for U.S. LNG export plants, such as Venture Global's Plaquemines and Golden Pass LNG, are expected to reduce the competitiveness of new U.S. projects, analysts at Poten & Partners predict. Increased natural gas demand and a potential rise in prices could further challenge U.S. gas exports.
China Completes Full Pipeline for Power-of-Siberia Gas
China has built and connected the 5,111-km (3,175-mile) Power-of-Siberia pipeline to deliver gas from Russia's Siberian fields to users as far as the financial hub of Shanghai, Chinese state media reported on Monday.
Key Vaca Muerta Gas Pipeline Project Approved by Argentina Government
Argentina's government has approved a key $500 million private sector gas pipeline expansion project, the energy secretariat said on Monday, a key signal of state support to boost transport capacity as it ramps up domestic energy production.
Guyana’s $2 Billion Gas-to-Energy Project Secures Initial U.S. Loan Support
Guyana’s $2 billion gas-to-energy project has secured preliminary approval for a $500 million U.S. ExIm Bank loan guarantee. The project, including a 300-MW power plant and gas processing facility, aims to cut power costs by 50%.
Woodside Targets Partnership Deals for Louisiana LNG Project by Early 2025
Woodside Energy expects to bring several partners into its Louisiana liquefied natural gas development by the time the company gives the financial go-ahead to the U.S. project in the first quarter of 2025, its CEO told Reuters.
Trump Aims to Revive 1,200-Mile Keystone XL Pipeline Despite Major Challenges
Originally proposed by Canadian firm TC Energy in 2010, the project faced repeated policy shifts: rejected under President Obama in 2015, approved by Trump in 2017, and canceled again by President Biden in 2021.
Wood to Design DeLa Express Pipeline Linking Texas to Louisiana
Wood has been awarded the front-end engineering design (FEED) for a long-haul, large-diameter, liquids-rich natural gas pipeline project in the United States.
Spotlight on Mexico: Nation’s Biggest Pipeline Projects Still Face Challenges
Mexico is seeing some pipeline projects move forward, as others stall. But, with a newly elected president taking office, all of them will continue to be subjects of debate, scrutiny and potentially legal challenges.
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Judge Dismisses $1.3 Billion Lawsuit Against Texas LNG Builders Over 2022 Explosion
A U.S. bankruptcy judge has dismissed two lawsuits seeking damages totaling $1.3 billion against Zachry Industrial Inc. and its joint venture partners stemming from an explosion that damaged Freeport LNG’s Freeport, Texas facility in June 2022.
Cheniere Energy Gains FERC Approval to Introduce Gas at Corpus Christi Stage 3 Expansion
Federal regulators on Wednesday gave Cheniere Energy permission to introduce natural gas into its Corpus Christi expansion project, a document showed.
TC Energy, Hanwha Power Systems Partner on sCO2 Power Generation Project
TC Energy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Hanwha Power Systems to develop a supercritical carbon dioxide (sCO2) waste heat recovery (WHR) project at one of TC Energy’s natural gas compressor stations in West Virginia.
FERC Approves Texas-Louisiana Expansion Project by Kinder Morgan Subsidiary
(P&GJ) — The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has approved the Texas-Louisiana expansion project, filed by Natural Gas Pipeline Co. of America, a Kinder Morgan subsidiary, according to a FERC filing on Nov. 21.
- Trump Aims to Revive 1,200-Mile Keystone XL Pipeline Despite Major Challenges
- Valero Considers All Options, Including Sale, for California Refineries Amid Regulatory Pressure
- ConocoPhillips Eyes Sale of $1 Billion Permian Assets Amid Marathon Acquisition
- ONEOK Agrees to Sell Interstate Gas Pipelines to DT Midstream for $1.2 Billion
- Energy Transfer Reaches FID on $2.7 Billion, 2.2 Bcf/d Permian Pipeline
- U.S. LNG Export Growth Faces Uncertainty as Trump’s Tariff Proposal Looms, Analysts Say
- Tullow Oil on Track to Deliver $600 Million Free Cash Flow Over Next 2 Years
- Energy Transfer Reaches FID on $2.7 Billion, 2.2 Bcf/d Permian Pipeline
- GOP Lawmakers Slam New York for Blocking $500 Million Pipeline Project
- Texas Oil Company Challenges $250 Million Insurance Collateral Demand for Pipeline, Offshore Operations
