Projects
Energean to Invest $1.2 Billion in Israel's Katlan Gas Project
Energean will invest about $1.2 billion to develop the Katlan project off Israel, the company said on Tuesday as it announced its final investment decision, with gas output expected to commence in the first half of 2027.
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.
U.S. Senators Propose Bill to Fast-Track Energy Project Approvals
Senate energy committee leaders introduced legislation to expedite permitting for LNG export projects. The bill sets a 90-day deadline for the Secretary of Energy to approve or deny LNG export applications, aiming to end the current pause on such approvals.
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.
Projects July 2024
Enbridge selects Barnard, CBNA for Great Lakes Tunnel; Energy Transfer joins carbon capture initiative in Louisiana; YPF advances $2.5 billion Vaca Muerta pipeline project; Piñon Midstream boosts Delaware Basin gas capacity; Mexican developer seeks U.S. permit for LNG export.
New Fortress’ FLNG Asset Achieves First LNG Offshore Mexico
New Fortress Energy Inc. has announced that it has achieved First LNG for its initial Fast LNG asset located offshore Altamira, Mexico.
South Korea's KOMIPO Cancels LNG Import Terminal Due to High Costs, Declining Demand
South Korea's Korea Midland Power Co. (KOMIPO) has cancelled plans to build a LNG import terminal on the western coast of the country due to high costs and declining demand for the fuel.
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.
LNG’s Role in a Realistic Energy Transition
We are observing remarkable expansion and diversification within the global LNG market. It is projected that the market will grow from 400 million tons in 2023 to over 600 million tons by 2029.
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.
Trinidad Court Reaffirms ConocoPhillips' Claim Against Venezuela
Trinidad and Tobago's High Court has reaffirmed a decision recognizing ConocoPhillips' arbitration claim against Venezuela, which could freeze the Caribbean country's payments to its neighbor for joint natural gas projects.
Kinder Morgan Launches Binding Open Season for South System Expansion 4 Project
Kinder Morgan has launched a binding open season on its proposed South System Expansion 4 project, designed to increase Southern Natural Gas Pipeline's South Line capacity by 1.2 billion cubic feet per day.
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.
Energy Transfer, Sunoco Join Forces in Permian Basin Crude Venture
U.S. pipeline operator Energy Transfer and fuel distributor Sunoco on Tuesday said they would form a joint venture combining their crude oil and produced water-gathering assets in the Permian Basin.
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.
Gibson Energy Extends Contract, Adds Cactus II Pipeline Connection
Gibson Energy Inc. has approved a new connection to the Cactus II Pipeline at its Gateway Terminal in South Texas, providing customers with access to up to 700,000 barrels per day of additional supply.
Ramco Secures Long-Term Contract for Equinor's Oil, Gas Pipelines
Ramco Norway will handle 80% of Equinor's oil and gas pipes running from Fjord Base in Florø to the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
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.
- Kinder Morgan Proposes 290-Mile Gas Pipeline Expansion Spanning Three States
- Valero Plans to Shut California Refinery, Takes $1.1 Billion Hit
- Three Killed, Two Injured in Accident at LNG Construction Site in Texas
- Tallgrass to Build New Permian-to-Rockies Pipeline, Targets 2028 Startup with 2.4 Bcf Capacity
- TC Energy Approves $900 Million Northwoods Pipeline Expansion for U.S. Midwest
- New Alternatives for Noise Reduction in Gas Pipelines
- EIG’s MidOcean Energy Acquires 20% Stake in Peru LNG, Including 254-Mile Pipeline
- Construction Begins on Ghana's $12 Billion Petroleum Hub, But Not Without Doubts
- DOE Considers Cutting Over $1.2 Billion in Carbon Capture Project Funding
- Valero Plans to Shut California Refinery, Takes $1.1 Billion Hit
