Construction

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.

Zachry Out as Lead Contractor for Texas LNG Project in Settlement with Exxon, Qatar Energy

A bankruptcy court approved a Zachry Holdings and Golden Pass LNG settlement on Wednesday that will allow Exxon Mobil and Qatar Energy, the Golden Pass owners, to hire a new lead contractor to complete its LNG plant.

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.

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.

California Secures $12.6 Billion for Hydrogen Hub Development

ARCHES and the U.S. DOE signed a $12.6 billion agreement to develop clean hydrogen projects across California. Key projects include hydrogen-powered equipment at major ports and building over 60 hydrogen fueling stations.

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.

Freeport LNG Resumes Exports in Texas as Gas Processing Ramps Up

The U.S.' second largest liquefied natural gas exporter Freeport LNG has resumed shipments after shutting operations ahead of Hurricane Beryl, with processing on track to reach about half its capacity on Monday, according to preliminary LSEG data.

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.

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.

Sempra, Bechtel Ink Deal for Port Arthur LNG Phase 2 Expansion

Sempra has signed a fixed-price agreement with Bechtel Energy to build the second phase of the Port Arthur liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plant in Texas.

DeLa Express Advances 690-Mile Permian-to-Louisiana Pipeline with FERC Pre-filing Progress

DeLa Express advances its 690-mile Permian-to-Louisiana pipeline project with FERC pre-filing progress, aiming to transport natural gas from Texas to Louisiana markets. The project includes extensive environmental surveys and engages stakeholders early to address regulatory requirements.

Chesapeake Utilities Expands Renewable Natural Gas Infrastructure in Florida

Chesapeake Utilities' subsidiary, Peninsula Pipeline Company (PPC), has received approval from the Florida Public Service Commission for three projects expanding natural gas infrastructure.

TC Energy's $15 Billion Keystone XL Claim Rejected by U.S. Tribunal

Canada's TC Energy said on Tuesday a free trade arbitration tribunal had tossed out its claim to recover more than $15 billion from the U.S. government for the cancellation of its Keystone XL project.

Court Orders FERC to Review Emissions Impact of Louisiana LNG Project

A U.S. court on Tuesday ordered the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to reassess the impact of greenhouse gas and other emissions from Commonwealth LNG's Louisiana liquefied natural gas project.

ADNOC Gas Awards $550 Million in Contracts to Expand UAE Gas Pipeline Network

ADNOC Gas has agreed to transfer ownership of the $2.4 billion UAE gas pipeline expansion project to ADNOC. This transfer aims to enhance the capacity for natural gas delivery to the Northern Emirates.

WhiteWater's ADCC Pipeline in South Texas Starts Transporting Natural Gas

WhiteWater said the pipeline provides Cheniere direct access to Permian and Eagle Ford volumes in addition to volumes sourced along the Gulf Coast.

Kurdish Oil Smuggling to Iran Flourishes

Heading for Turkey to the north and Iran to the east, hundreds of oil tankers snake each day from near Kurdistan's capital Erbil, clogging the Iraqi region's often winding and mountainous highways.

Engie, Macquarie to Partner on 434-Mile Gas Pipeline Expansion in Mexico

French energy company Engie has agreed to partner with Australian infrastructure investor Macquarie Asset Management to expand the Mayakan natural gas pipeline in Mexico.

Strathcona and CGF to Build $2 Billion Carbon Capture Infrastructure in Canada

Canadian oil producer Strathcona Resources said on Wednesday it has partnered with Canada Growth Fund (CGF) to build carbon capture and sequestration infrastructure in Saskatchewan and Alberta provinces.

Corinth Pipeworks to Provide Steel Pipes for Woodside Energy's Trion Offshore Development

Corinth Pipeworks has been awarded a significant contract by Woodside Energy, the operator of the Trion deepwater field, to manufacture and supply approximately 118 kilometers (73 miles) of steel pipes.

FERC Upholds 3-Year Extension for Tellurian to Construct Driftwood LNG Plant

FERC has upheld an earlier decision to allow liquefied natural gas developer Tellurian a three-year extension to construct its Driftwood LNG plant on the west bank of the Calcasieu river, near Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Shell Advances Manatee Gas Project Development in Trinidad

Shell on Tuesday decided to proceed further with the development of the Manatee gas field in Trinidad, as it looks to strengthen its liquefied natural gas business.

Billionaire Carlos Slim's Grupo Carso Partners with Pemex on Natural Gas Project

Grupo Carso, the Mexican holding company controlled by the family of Mexican mogul Carlos Slim, said on Friday that it has signed an exploration and extraction services contract with state oil firm Pemex for the stalled Lakach natural gas project.

Energy Transfer Unable to Block Williams Pipeline Construction, Louisiana Judge Rules

In a recent ruling by a Louisiana district court, Williams Companies Inc. has been granted permission to build a natural gas pipeline intersecting Energy Transfer LP’s conduit.

FERC Approves Transco's Texas to Louisiana Gas Pipeline Project

The project, estimated at $91.8 million, aims to expand the capacity of the existing Transco pipeline in Texas and Louisiana, enhancing energy infrastructure reliability and diversification along the Gulf Coast.