Expansion

Nord Stream 2 Pipeline Moves Forward Amid US Protest

Despite objections from the U.S. government, work continues on the Nord Stream 2 pipeline project, which will pump up to 55 bcm of natural gas to Western Europe annually once placed in service.

Canada May Cover Losses for Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion

Canada is prepared to cover any losses Kinder Morgan Canada might suffer if a proposed oil pipeline expansion continues to be delayed by political opposition, Finance Minister Bill Morneau said.

FERC OK's New Atlantic Sunrise Operations

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has authorized Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company (Transco), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Williams Partners, to commence operations at modified compressor stations in Maryland, North Carolina and Virginia associated with the $2.1 billion Atlantic Sunrise pipeline project, adding 150,000 Dth/d of incremental capacity and enabling bi-directional flow on Transco's existing system.

SemGroup to Convert, Expand White Cliffs System

SemGroup Corporation will convert a portion of the White Cliffs Pipeline system to NGL service, along with expanding the system to reach markets in Texas. The project is supported by 10-year agreements with DCP Midstream and its affiliate DCP Southern Hills Pipeline.

Sterling to Expand Centennial System

Sterling Energy Investments to expand the processing capacity and associated natural gas gathering pipeline infrastructure of its Centennial System in the northeastern DJ Basin to 220 MMcf/d to accommodate growing producer demand.

Pembina to Expand Peace Pipeline

Pembina has announced another expansion of its Peace pipeline system to accommodate incremental volume commitments in support of growth in the Montney and Deep Basin resource plays.

Expansion Proposed for Texas-Colorado NGL System

Enterprise Products Partners, Enbridge, Western Gas Partners and DCP Midstream have announced binding open seasons to expand capacity on a 1,018-mile system, which includes the Front Range and Texas Express pipelines and transports mixed NGLs from the DJ Basin in Weld County, Colo. to Enterprise's NGL fractionation and storage complex in Mont Belvieu, Texas.

Magellan Extends Open Season for Refined Products Pipeline

Magellan Midstream Partners has extended the open season to solicit commitments from shippers for the potential expansion of the western leg of its refined products pipeline system in Texas.

Corpus Christi Targeted for Increased Crude Oil Export

The Texas port is rapidly becoming a strategic hub for U.S. crude oil exports, with volumes increasing to nearly 500,000 bpd – and that may be just the beginning.

TransCanada Expanding NGTL System Capacity

TransCanada will move forward with a $2.4 billion expansion of its NGTL System to connect incremental supply and expand basin export capacity by 1 Bcf/d of natural gas at the interconnection with its Canadian Mainline.

Canada Energy Minister: Ottawa Still in Trans Mountain Talks with Kinder Morgan

Canada's federal government is still talking to Kinder Morgan Canada Ltd about financial aid for its Trans Mountain Expansion project, Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr said.

Kinder Morgan: Recent Events Confirm Trans Mountain Expansion May be Untenable

Kinder Morgan says recent events confirm an investment in the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion may be "untenable" and said Ottawa's pledge of financial support does not resolve political risk related to British Columbia's opposition.

Alberta Seeks to Cut Oil to British Columbia in Canada Pipeline Row

Alberta officials introduce legislation enabling the province to cut oil shipments to neighboring British Columbia because of an ongoing dispute concerning Kinder Morgan's Trans Mountain Expansion Project.

Trudeau Pledges Money, New Law for Trans Mountain

Canada's federal government takes steps to ensure Kinder Morgan's Trans Mountain Expansion Project is completed.

Chevron Greenlights Gorgon Expansion

Chevron to proceed with the second stage of construction for the Gorgon LNG project, which includes 11 new wells in the Gorgon and Jansz-Io fields and building offshore pipelines and subsea structures to transport gas to the nearby 15.6 million ton-a-year plant on Barrow Island.

ETP Launches Open Season for Texas Diesel Pipeline

Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. launches an open season for a diesel fuel pipeline in Texas.

Southeastern Trail Expansion Project Application Filed

Williams Partners L.P. files an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission seeking authorization for the Southeastern Trail Expansion Project.

Canada's Trudeau to Meet Provincial Premiers on Pipeline Dispute

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will break off a foreign trip to return to Ottawa for a meeting on Sunday with the premiers of two provinces arguing over an oil pipeline.

Canada's Trudeau to Press British Columbia to Accept Pipeline

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to pressure British Columbia into dropping its resistance to Kinder Morgan's Trans Mountain Expansion Project.

Mountain Valley Pipeline Proposes North Carolina Expansion

Mountain Valley Pipeline developers plan to extend the project to carry natural gas into North Carolina.

Alberta Premier Says Province Willing to Buy Trans Mountain Pipeline

Alberta says it could buy the Trans Mountain Expansion Project outright from Kinder Morgan Canada Ltd as Canada's federal government reiterated it was "100 percent" behind the build.

Canada Considers Investing in Trans Mountain Expansion

Canada's natural resources minister says the federal government is considering investing in Kinder Morgan's controversial Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project in an effort to get the project completed.

TransCanada Further Expands NGTL System

TransCanada places the Sundre Crossover Project into service in central Alberta, increasing the company’s capacity to transport natural gas on the NGTL System to downstream pipelines and key markets in the Pacific Northwest and California.

Expansion of Canada's Trans Mountain Pipeline in Doubt

Kinder Morgan's Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project that would nearly triple the flow of oil from Canada's oil sands to the Pacific Coast in doubt after the company announces a suspension in all non-essential activities and related spending on the project.

TransCanada Places Section of NGTL Program into Service

TransCanada Corporation said its Northwest Mainline Loop-Boundary Lake pipeline has been placed into service, completing the final section of its 2017 Expansion Program on the NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd. (NGTL) System, a natural gas pipeline system in Western Canada that includes approximately 24,320..

Open Season Launched for Alliance Pipeline System Expansion

Pembina Pipeline Corporation today announced that Alliance Pipeline Ltd., of which it owns a 50 percent interest, has commenced a binding open season for an estimated  400 million cubic feet per day of additional firm service on the Alliance Pipeline system. Alliance recei..

Operators Race to Build Pipelines as Permian Nears Takeaway Capacity

Numerous crude oil pipeline construction projects are currently underway as the Permian Basin nears its takeaway capacity.

Targa to Expand Grand Prix NGL Pipeline, Delaware Basin Gas Gathering Capacity

Targa Resources Corp. today announced it has entered into long-term fee-based agreements for natural gas gathering and processing services in the Delaware Basin and for downstream transportation, fractionation and other related services. The company also announced an extens..

Buckeye Partners Launches Open Season for Line 602 Expansion

Buckeye Partners, L.P.’s  subsidiary, Buckeye Pipe Line Company, L.P., has launched a binding open season to solicit commitments for the transportation of distillate on the Line 602 Expansion Project, which transports refined petroleum products from Linden, New Jersey to destination points in Inwood..

Williams Partners Files Application for Gateway Expansion Project

Williams Partners L.P. announced today that Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC (Transco) has filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) seeking authorization for its Gateway Expansion Project, designed to create 65,000 dekatherms per day of firm transportation..