Construction
Tanzania, Zambia Planning $1.5 Billion Oil Pipeline
Tanzania and Zambia plan to build a refined products pipeline to transport petroleum between the two countries at a cost of $1.5 billion, Tanzania’s Energy minister said.
Federal Permit Granted for Alaskan Pipeline Project
A company seeking to develop a large oil project on Alaska’s North Slope has won a key federal permit.
Howard Energy Plans New Gathering System in STACK Play
Howard Energy Partners (HEP) executed an agreement with a major North American oil and gas producer to construct, own and operate a new natural gas gathering system located in the over-pressured area of the prolific STACK play.
Bulgaria Builds Gas Link to End Full Reliance on Russian Gas
Bulgaria started building a $268 million (240 million euro) gas pipeline with Greece that will end the Balkan country’s total dependence on Russian gas and help diversify supplies in southeastern Europe.
Norway-Poland Gas Link on Track for 2022
A planned pipeline linking Norwegian natural gas fields to markets in Denmark and Poland is on track for completion by October 2022, Polish Foreign Minister Jacek Czaputowicz told Reuters.
Oregon County Officials Push Back Against Pipeline
County officials in southern Oregon are asking the federal government to deny construction of a 230-mile natural gas pipeline, alleging that project developer Pembina has overstated its economic benefits and downplayed its environmental impact.
Total Agrees to Buy LNG from Tellurian's Proposed Driftwood Project
LNG developer Tellurian Inc said on Wednesday that units of French oil major Total SA have agreed to buy LNG from the U.S. company's proposed $30 billion Driftwood export project in Louisiana.
Meritage Midstream Extends Binding Open Season on Thunder Creek NGL Pipeline System
Meritage Midstream has extended the binding open season to secure volume dedications to support the proposed construction and development on its Thunder Creek natural gas liquids pipeline.
Major Kenyan Oil Pipeline Project Facing Delays
Project Oil Kenya, a $3 billion oil project in Kenya which includes a $1 billion pipeline, began facing delays almost immediately after it was approved in June, according to a report by Petroleum Economist magazine.
Jemena Starts Construction of Queensland Atlas Gas Pipeline
Jemena said it has commenced construction of the Atlas Gas Pipeline, a 38-mile (60-km) project that will deliver natural gas earmarked for domestic consumption from Queensland's first domestic-only gas supply.
Minnesota Regulators Will not Appeal Ruling on Enbridge Project
Minnesota utility officials won’t appeal a ruling that shot down their approval of an environmental impact statement for Enbridge Energy’s plan to replace an aging crude oil pipeline.
Medallion Starts Open Season for Midland Crude System, Joint Tariff Service
Medallion today launched a binding open season to solicit binding, long-term commitments to support a new crude oil gathering system in the Midland Basin and a new joint tariff transportation service by Medallion Midland Gathering (MMG) and Medallion Pipeline.
Activists Urge Banks Not to Finance Ugandan Oil Pipeline
A group of 30 international and local campaign groups have petitioned two banks to abandon plans to raise funds to build an oil pipeline to export Ugandan oil, saying the project would damage local livelihoods, water resources and wildlife.
Israel's Delek: Pipeline Gas Exports to Egypt by Year End
Israel’s Delek Drilling said it has completed testing of a subsea natural gas pipeline to Egypt, but it did not begin commercial sales by the end of June as it had initially hoped.
Hanas Gas Completes 177-Mile Pipeline in N. China
Independent Chinese piped-gas distributor Hanas Gas Group has completed the construction of a 177-mile (285-km) inter-provincial natural gas pipeline in northern China, according to the report posted on a Sinopec website on Thursday
Construction Begins on Middle Section of China-Russia East-Route
Construction of the middle section of the China-Russia east-route natural gas pipeline project, a major energy cooperation project between the two countries, began in Shenyang City of northeast China's Liaoning Province on Thursday.
Supplemental Open Season Launched for Red Oak, Liberty Pipelines
Phillips 66 and joint-venture partners Bridger Pipeline and Plains All American announced a supplemental open season seeking additional crude oil transportation commitments for joint service on the planned Red Oak and Liberty pipelines from production areas in the Rockies and Bakkan to Cushing, Okla., and multiple locations along the Texas Gulf Coast.
TechnipFMC Awarded Subsea Contracts for Reliance MJ1 Field in India
TechnipFMC said it has been awarded significant subsea contracts by Reliance Industries for the MJ1 field offshore India. The contracts cover fabrication and installation of flexible risers, rigid and flexible flowlines and umbilicals.
U.S., Dominion Energy Ask Supreme Court to Hear Atlantic Coast Pipeline Case
The U.S. Solicitor General and Dominion Energy Inc asked the Supreme Court to hear an appeal of a decision that stopped Dominion from building the Atlantic Coast natural gas pipeline across the Appalachian Trail in Virginia.
Pipeline Construction, LNG Terminal Start-Up Delayed in India
Indian natural gas company H-Energy Pvt Ltd will delay the start of its liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal at Jaigarh to the fourth quarter of 2019, the company's Chief Executive Officer Darshan Hiranandani said on Wednesday.
Laying of Gas Pipeline Between Finland and Estonia Complete
The laying of a gas pipeline in the Baltic Sea connecting Finland and Estonia, built to help both countries reduce their dependency on Russian gas, has been completed, one of the partners in the project said on Monday.
Phillips 66 Plans Crude Export Terminal, New Pipelines Offshore Texas
Phillips 66 confirmed plans for a deepwater crude export terminal off the Texas Gulf Coast to transport production from the Permian and Bakken basins to international markets via its recently announced Red Oak and Liberty pipelines.
Enbridge Line 3 Stalled Once Again
Enbridge Energy's plan to replace an aging crude oil pipeline that runs through northern Minnesota hit another obstacle Tuesday when two state agencies said they would hold up approval of the project's permits until problems with its environmental review are resolved.
EQM Raises Cost, Delays Timing of Mountain Valley Pipeline
EQM Midstream Partners said Monday it has raised the estimated cost of its Mountain Valley gas pipeline from West Virginia to Virginia to $4.8-$5.0 billion and delayed its completion to mid-2020 due to ongoing legal and regulatory challenges.
U.S. Senator Introduces Bill to Sanction Nord Stream 2 Pipeline
U.S. Senator John Barrasso introduced a bill to slap sanctions on individuals and companies developing Russia's Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline, a day after President Trump said he was considering sanctions on the pipeline.
ExxonMobil to Expand Infrastructure for Growing Argentina Production
ExxonMobil announced it will proceed with a long-term oil development in Argentina's Vaca Muerta shale, including the construction of pipeline and export infrastructure to support an expected 55,000 oil-equivalent bpd by 2024.
New Gas Pipeline Planned in Dominican Republic
The main objective of the Dominican Republic’s Energetic Plan 2010-2025 is to reduce the import of oil by replacing it with natural gas by a considerable amount.
Trump Considering Sanctions Over Russia's Nord Stream 2
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he was considering sanctions over Russia's Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline project and warned Germany against being dependent on Russia for the fuel.
Bayou Bridge Launches Open Season for Expanded Joint Tariff Service
Bayou Bridge Pipeline launched a non-binding expansion open season to solicit shipper interest for expanded joint tariff transportation service received from certain connecting carriers onto the Bayou Bridge Pipeline System.
Tallgrass Tackles Project on Further Pony Express Pipeline Expansion
Tallgrass Energy is pursuing a project to support crude oil production in northern Weld County, Colo., near the border between Wyoming and Colorado. The Hereford Project will include 30 miles of 12-inch pipeline, as well as expanded capacity on the Pony Express system.
- Freeport LNG Plant Runs Near Zero Consumption for Fifth Day
- Biden Administration Buys Oil for Emergency Reserve Above Target Price
- Mexico Seizes Air Liquide's Hydrogen Plant at Pemex Refinery
- Kinder Morgan Declares Force Majeure on West Texas Gas Pipeline After Fire
- Enbridge Picks Contractors for Great Lakes Tunnel Project, Securing Line 5 Pipeline Route
- Pipeline Hydro Test Pressure Determination
- Venezuela Proposes Alternative Payment Plan as Weak Bids Surface in Citgo Auction
- Baker Hughes Wins Contract for Huge Aramco Gas Expansion Project
- Japan Looks at Developing Domestic Pipelines Sector
- Enbridge Picks Contractors for Great Lakes Tunnel Project, Securing Line 5 Pipeline Route
