Expansion
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.
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.
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.
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.
Williams Subsidiary Proposes $77 Million Utah Gas Infrastructure Expansion Project
Northwest Pipeline has filed with FERC to construct the Wild Trail Project, a $77 million gas expansion in Utah anchored by a new compressor station to boost transportation capacity by 57,955 Dth/day.
Columbia Gas Transmission Brings West Virginia Pipeline Expansion Online
Columbia Gas Transmission has placed its Eastern Panhandle natural gas pipeline project into service, delivering 47 million cubic feet per day to support homes and businesses in Morgan County, West Virginia.
TC Energy’s North Baja Pipeline Expansion Brings Mexico Closer to LNG Exports
The bi-directional pipeline can move up to 600 MMcf/d northbound and 500 MMcf/d southbound, with current flows averaging around 380 MMcf/d into Mexico.
DNV’s ‘Skylark’ Study Targets Safer CO₂-Pipeline Expansion
DNV has kicked off a three-year research program called Skylark to generate real-world data on carbon-dioxide pipeline safety—information regulators say they need before approving large-scale carbon-capture networks.
EPIC Crude Gains Edge as Corpus Christi Channel Expansion Wraps
EPIC Crude expects strategic gains from the completed Corpus Christi Channel Improvement Project, boosting access for VLCCs and crude oil exports from the Permian, Eagle Ford, and Midland basins.
Cheniere Energy Approves Corpus Christi LNG Expansion Project
Cheniere Energy has approved the final investment decision for its Corpus Christi LNG expansion, directing Bechtel to begin construction on Midscale Trains 8 and 9. The move is part of Cheniere’s broader plan to boost LNG capacity to 90 mtpa by the early 2030s.
Enbridge Plans 86-Mile Pipeline Expansion, Bringing 850 Workers to Northern B.C.
Enbridge's Sunrise Expansion project aims to boost capacity along the Westcoast natural gas pipeline, potentially bringing 850 workers to the Mackenzie region in British Columbia.
Freeport LNG Seeks 40-Month Extension for Texas Expansion Project
Freeport LNG has asked FERC for a 40-month extension to complete its Train 4 project in Texas, citing delays from the 2022 explosion and emphasizing the need for more time to secure financing and restart construction.
NextDecade Locks in $9 Billion EPC Deals with Bechtel for Rio Grande LNG Trains
NextDecade signed $9.1 billion in EPC contracts with Bechtel for the construction of LNG Trains 4 and 5 at its Rio Grande facility in Texas, advancing its expansion plans with financing and FID targets in sight.
Court Ruling Allows MVP’s $500 Million Southgate Pipeline Extension to Proceed
A U.S. federal appeals court has rejected a challenge to the Mountain Valley Pipeline's Southgate extension, allowing the $500 million natural gas project from Virginia to North Carolina to proceed despite environmental opposition.
Great Basin Gas Expansion Draws Strong Shipper Demand in Northern Nevada
Great Basin Gas Transmission closed its Binding Open Season for the 2028 Expansion Project in Northern Nevada, drawing strong shipper interest for an estimated $800 million–$1.2 billion gas pipeline upgrade.
Tejon Expands Mongoose Gas Treatment Plant in Midland Basin
The expanded plant accommodates 70 MMcf/d and now operates over 90 miles of pipeline which services Bayswater and a growing network of regional producers, Tejon announced.
Kinder Morgan Proposes 290-Mile Gas Pipeline Expansion Spanning Three States
Kinder Morgan is planning a multibillion-dollar expansion of its South System 4 pipeline network, adding 14 new natural gas lines spanning 290 miles across Georgia and neighboring states, along with compressor station upgrades and new metering infrastructure.
TC Energy Approves $900 Million Northwoods Pipeline Expansion for U.S. Midwest
TC Energy approved its $900 million Northwoods expansion project to add 0.4 Bcf/d of natural gas capacity in the U.S. Midwest by 2029. The project will meet growing demand from power generation and data centers and is backed by a 20-year contract.
Vaquero Midstream to Build 70-Mile Pipeline, Expand Gas Processing Near Waha Hub
Vaquero Midstream plans a 70-mile gas pipeline and a 200 MMcf/d cryogenic plant to expand operations in the Southern Delaware Basin near the Waha Hub.
Intensity Launches Open Season for 208-Mile Bakken Gas Pipeline Expansion
Intensity Infrastructure has launched an open season for the Phase II Extension of its Bakken natural gas pipeline, seeking customer interest for a 208-mile expansion across eastern North Dakota.
414-Mile Iroquois Pipeline Expansions Clear Regulatory Hurdle in New York
New York clears key air permits for the 414-mile Iroquois Pipeline Expansion Project, advancing a compression-only upgrade aimed at ensuring gas reliability for downstate utilities despite climate policy concerns.
Vaquero Midstream Secures $400 Million for Delaware Basin Expansion Projects
Vaquero Midstream has secured a $400 million credit facility to support Delaware Basin expansion projects planned for 2025 and 2026, enhancing its gas gathering and processing infrastructure.
FERC Approves Enstor’s 33.5 Bcf Mississippi Gas Storage Expansion Project
FERC has approved Enstor’s plan to expand its Mississippi Hub gas storage facility, adding 33.5 Bcf of capacity by 2028 to support growing LNG and power generation demand in the Southeast.
FERC Approves 122-Mile Ridgeline Gas Pipeline Expansion in Tennessee
FERC has approved Enbridge subsidiary East Tennessee Natural Gas's $1.1 billion, 122-mile Ridgeline Expansion Project to supply TVA's new power plant in Tennessee with up to 300,000 Dth/day of natural gas.
Traverse Pipeline Approved to Move 1.75 Bcf/d of Gas Along 160-Mile South Texas–Katy Route
WhiteWater and partners MPLX LP, Enbridge Inc., and Targa Resources Corp. have reached a final investment decision (FID) to build the bi-directional Traverse Pipeline.
Boardwalk’s Texas Gas Launches Open Season for 2 Bcf/d Marcellus-to-Louisiana Pipeline Expansion
Texas Gas has launched an open season for its Borealis pipeline project, a 2 Bcf/d expansion connecting Marcellus and Utica supplies to key markets across the Midwest and Gulf Coast. The project leverages existing infrastructure to meet growing U.S. energy demand.
Williams Adds 514 MMcf/d as Two Transco Expansions Enter Service in Southeast, Gulf Coast
Williams has placed two Transco pipeline expansion projects into service, adding 514 million cubic feet per day (MMcf/d) of natural gas capacity to meet growing demand in the Southeast and Gulf Coast regions.
1,000-Mile Pipeline Exit Plan by Hope Gas Alarms West Virginia Producers
Hope Gas’ proposal to abandon over 1,000 miles of pipeline across more than 20 West Virginia counties is drawing sharp criticism from local producers, who say the move could cut off access to critical infrastructure and threaten small well operations.
- Enbridge Plans 86-Mile Pipeline Expansion, Bringing 850 Workers to Northern B.C.
- 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
- 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
