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Russia Approves Fuel Pipeline Project in Congo with 90% Stake

Russia has tentatively agreed to the construction of a fuel pipeline in the Republic of Congo, according to a government decree published late on Monday. The pipeline will link the western port of Pointe-Noire to the capital Brazzaville.

Woodside Energy Eyes Partners for Driftwood LNG, CEO Says

Woodside Energy is in discussions with onshore U.S. gas producers, pipeline companies and companies that share its outlook and view of liquefied natural gas to partner with its Driftwood LNG project, company CEO Meg O'Neill said on Monday.

Wood to Design DeLa Express Gas Pipeline Linking Texas to Louisiana

The 690-mile pipeline project being developed by DeLa Express LLC is proposed to deliver liquids-rich natural gas from the Permian Basin of West Texas to the U.S. Gulf Coast and international export markets.

Enbridge Agrees to Reapply for Key Permit, Stalling Line 5 Tunnel Project

Enbridge has agreed not to use a 2021 permit from Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) for its Line 5 tunnel project and will seek a new permit instead.

Texas LNG Secures Final Investment Decision with New Offtake Agreement

Texas LNG Brownsville LLC, a subsidiary of Glenfarne Energy Transition, has secured enough customer commitments to move forward with its liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminal project in the Port of Brownsville, Texas.

Permian Basin to Gain 7.3 Bcf/d in Pipeline Capacity Amid Gas Glut

New pipeline projects in the Permian Basin will add 7.3 Bcf/d of gas capacity, addressing growing production and easing pressure on Waha Hub prices.

Texas Matterhorn Pipeline Begins Gas Flow, Could Boost Waha Prices, Permian Resources Says

The Matterhorn is the biggest gas pipe under construction that is capable of moving gas that has been trapped in the Permian basin, causing prices at the Waha Hub in West Texas to turn negative a record number of times this year.

Williams to Add 4.2 Bcf/d of Natural Gas Capacity by 2027

The new projects include the 1.8-Bcf/d Louisiana Energy Gateway gas pipeline, which is under construction and expected to enter service in 2025, and the 1.6-Bcf/d Southeast Supply Enhancement, which could enter service by 2027.

Russia Defies Sanctions, Moves Forward with Arctic LNG 2 Project: LSEG Data

Russia's largest LNG producer Novatek appears to be preparing a floating storage unit to receive gas as part of its Arctic LNG 2 project, in defiance of sanctions, LSEG ship-tracking data showed on Friday.

Golden Pass LNG Seeks Three-Year Extension for $10 Billion Project After Dropping Lead Contractor

The developer of a Texas LNG export project has asked U.S. regulators for a three-year extension to complete construction of the $10 billion Golden Pass LNG project, citing scheduling uncertainties.

Spotlight on Permian: Pipeline Activity Still Pushing Toward Texas-Louisiana Border

While most of the Permian Basin natural gas pipelines built in recent years have targeted LNG export markets south of the Houston area, two proposed intrastate projects have emerged within the last couple of years that will deliver Permian Basin gas to the Texas-Louisiana border region.

New Haynesville Pipeline Projects Near Completion Amid LNG Demand Surge

New pipeline projects in the Haynesville region, such as the 155-mile Louisiana Energy Access Pipeline (LEAP) expansion, are approaching completion to support the increasing LNG export demand from Gulf Coast facilities.

Mexico Spotlight: Nation Moving Toward Role as LNG Exporter with Expansion Projects

In an ongoing effort, Mexico is developing 31 mtpa of LNG export capacity on its west coast, with most of the feed expected to come through imports — primarily from the United States.

Projects August 2024

Explore recent developments in energy infrastructure: Allseas completes the 163-mile Barossa pipeline, FERC approves Mountain Valley's $7.85 billion Virginia gas pipeline, Nigeria's AKK pipeline set for 2025 completion, Wison exits Arctic LNG 2, Enbridge faces Line 5 legal challenges, and more!

Construction Begins on Ghana's $12 Billion Petroleum Hub, But Not Without Doubts

Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo has broken ground on the construction of a 300,000 barrel-per-day oil refinery that the government hopes will turn the West African country into the region's petroleum hub, but critics say the project is flawed.

Woodside Wins Approval for $12.5 Billion Scarborough Project After Green Group Backs Down

Woodside's $12.5 billion Scarborough gas project in Western Australia has all primary environmental approvals in place, the firm said on Monday, after a green group agreed to dismiss its challenge in a federal court.

Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea Ink Deal for $25 Billion Gas Pipeline Project

That project is expected to cost $25 billion and have a capacity of 30 billion cubic meters per year, to be completed in three phases as it links up to existing infrastructure.

U.S. Appeals Court Strikes Down Controversial Biden Pipeline Safety Rules

A U.S. appeals court on Friday tossed out several natural gas pipeline safety standards adopted by President Joe Biden's administration following industry criticism about the massive costs on pipeline operators.

Tennessee Pipeline Gets Initial FERC Approval

FERC has given a preliminary green light to East Tennessee Natural Gas to build 122 miles of 30-inch-diameter natural gas pipeline, providing about 300,000 dekatherms per day of firm natural gas transportation to the Tennessee Valley Authority’s Kingston Fossil Plant.

Brazos Midstream Nears Completion of 175-Mile Gas Pipeline in Midland Basin

The pipeline network covers several counties including Ector, Howard, and Midland, and will connect to 10 compressor stations. Once this phase is completed, Brazos will manage around 260 miles of gathering pipelines in the Midland Basin.

Alabama Town to Begin $2.8 Million Natural Gas Pipeline Project with Infrastructure Funds

Cordova, Alabama, will kick off a major natural gas pipeline replacement project with a groundbreaking ceremony on August 20.

Golden Pass LNG Project Delay to Impact Global Gas Markets During Intense Growth Period

The six-month delay to the Golden Pass LNG project in Texas will remove a significant amount of new supply during a period of intense growth, shifting the surge from 2026 to 2027. This will impact both global and North American gas markets, according to Wood Mackenzie.

Cheniere's South Texas LNG Project 62% Complete, Ahead of Schedule

The company also added that its Corpus Christi Stage 3 project, an export facility in South Texas, was progressing ahead of schedule, and was 62.4% complete as of June 30.

U.S. Court Overturns FERC Approval for NextDecade’s $18 Billion Rio Grande LNG Project

A U.S. court overturned FERC's approval for NextDecade's Rio Grande LNG project due to a missing supplemental environmental impact statement. NextDecade expressed disappointment and disagreed with the ruling.

Sempra's Costa Azul LNG Project Delayed by Labor Issues

Sempra Infrastructure's Energia Costa Azul LNG export project in Mexico has been further delayed by labor and productivity challenges that will boost the project's cost, the company said on Tuesday.

NextDecade, Bechtel Finalize $4.3 Billion EPC Deal for Rio Grande LNG Train 4

NextDecade Corp. has finalized a $4.3 billion engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract with Bechtel Energy Inc. for Train 4 at its Rio Grande LNG facility.

Argent LNG Secures Initial FERC Meeting for Louisiana Export Project

Argent LNG has taken a key step toward developing its mid-sized LNG export facility in Louisiana by initiating the pre-filing review with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

New Gas Pipeline Projects Underway Across Latin America

In Latin America, at the moment, there are a series of projects to build, expand and rehabilitate gas pipelines, which are of great importance to the strengthening of midstream infrastructure of those countries.

365-Mile Blackcomb Pipeline Project Greenlit to Boost Permian Gas Flow to Gulf Coast

Enbridge, WhiteWater and MPLX have approved the 365-mile Blackcomb Pipeline to transport up to 2.5 Bcf/d of natural gas from the Permian Basin to the Gulf Coast. The project aims to enhance gas takeaway capacity and is slated for completion in late 2026.

Texas Needs More Natural Gas Pipelines as Prices Turn Negative Again

Analysts say that is a sure sign the Permian Basin region needs more gas pipelines, which has already prompted Kinder Morgan, Energy Transfer and other U.S. energy firms to propose new projects.

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