Projects
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.
Panama Canal to Open Bidding for New LPG Pipeline Project
The Panama Canal Authority has approved the launch of a bidding process for a new LPG pipeline project, aiming to streamline cross-canal transshipment and reduce vessel traffic. The project targets improved cargo flow and supports sustainable development.
Tariff Fight Could Rattle U.S. LNG Exports, Push Gas Prices Higher
U.S. natural gas prices are already up by around 80% from a year ago, but are due for a fresh jolt from the knock-on effects of the latest round of trade tariffs imposed by the U.S. government on goods entering the country.
E.ON Launches CO₂ Capture Project at Denmark's CopenHill Plant
E.ON and ARC launch CopenCapture, a CO₂ capture and storage project at Copenhagen’s CopenHill waste-to-energy plant, aiming to remove 400,000 tons of CO₂ annually and generate carbon removal credits.
U.S. to Rescind Biden-Era 7-Year Deadline on LNG Export Projects
The U.S. Department of Energy is rescinding a Biden-era policy requiring LNG projects to begin exports within seven years of approval. The move restores flexibility for developers like Energy Transfer and reflects growing industry pressure for regulatory reform.
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.
Argentina’s Allen-Punta Colorada Pipeline Well Underway
Argentina’s YPF has begun construction on the second section of the 272-mile Allen–Punta Colorada pipeline, part of the Vaca Muerta Sur project. The line will transport up to 700,000 bpd of crude oil for export, with SCADA systems, storage terminals, and offshore VLCC loading capacity.
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.
Fluxys Begins Construction on Belgium’s First Hydrogen Pipeline Network
Fluxys has begun construction on the first phase of Belgium’s hydrogen pipeline network, marking a key milestone in the country’s push toward a low-carbon economy.
Spotlight on Africa: Constraints Hamper Progress of LNG Export Project Plan
Civil society opposition and tightening global climate finance policies are slowing Africa’s LNG export ambitions. From Mozambique to Nigeria, major projects face delays amid human rights concerns, investor scrutiny, and calls for stricter decarbonization efforts.
BP Approves New Gas Project in Trinidad to Aid Atlantic LNG Output
BP has approved its Ginger gas development offshore Trinidad and Tobago, part of a renewed focus on natural gas to support the country’s Atlantic LNG facility. Production is expected to begin in 2027, with peak output reaching 62,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day.
Glenfarne Named Lead Developer of Alaska LNG, Targets FID on 807-Mile Pipeline
The move marks a major step forward for the long-planned pipeline and export terminal, with a final investment decision expected in 2025.
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.
Baker Hughes to Provide Coiled-Tubing Drilling for Dubai Gas Storage Project
The agreement expands Baker Hughes' role in the Margham project. The company is already supplying its Integrated Compressor Line (ICL) units for gas storage, injection, and export.
Czechs to Phase Out Russian Oil as TAL Pipeline Expansion Goes Live
The Czech Republic will begin importing all crude oil through the expanded TAL pipeline starting in April, following the suspension of Russian supplies via the Druzhba pipeline. The move marks a key step in the country's energy independence from Russian oil.
Aramco JV to Develop Blue Hydrogen Network, Support CCS in Saudi Arabia
Aramco has completed the acquisition of a 50% equity stake in the Blue Hydrogen Industrial Gases Company (BHIG), a joint venture with Air Products Qudra aimed at producing low-carbon hydrogen in Jubail Industrial City.
EACOP Secures First Tranche of Funding for $5 Billion Uganda-Tanzania Pipeline
The company developing Uganda’s EACOP crude pipeline has closed the first allocation of external financing from a syndicate of institutions including commercial banks and Afreximbank, a statement from EACOP said on Wednesday.
Australia Looks to Development More Gas Pipelines Infrastructure
The Australian government plans to continue the active development of the domestic gas pipelines infrastructure within the next couple of decades despite the protests of local environmentalists, who expect a sharp drop of demand for natural gas in the country already in the middle term.
Venture Global Seeks FERC OK to Start Calcasieu Pass Operations, TransCameron Pipeline
U.S. LNG developer Venture Global Inc. has asked federal regulators for permission to begin operations of its entire Calcasieu Pass LNG export facility and TransCameron pipeline project, the final step before moving to commercial operations, according to a filing on Tuesday.
Natural Gas Council Urges Trump to Advance Permitting, Energy Infrastructure
The Natural Gas Council (NGC) has outlined a five-point plan for restoring American energy dominance in a letter sent to President Donald J. Trump, voicing support for the administration’s pro-energy agenda and urging reforms that would accelerate U.S. natural gas growth.
Penspen Revalidating Feasibility for 2,485-Mile Trans-Saharan Pipeline Linking Nigeria to Europe
Once operational, the pipeline would carry up to 30 billion cubic meters of natural gas annually across West and North Africa, with the potential to connect to European markets.
TC Energy, Industry Leaders Call on Canada to Fast-Track Pipeline, LNG Projects
TC Energy and other Canadian energy leaders are urging federal political parties to fast-track pipeline and LNG development, calling for regulatory reform and investment incentives to boost Canada’s energy exports and economic sovereignty.
Enbridge’s Line 5 Could Be Fast-Tracked as Tribes Withdraw from Army Corps Review
All six Michigan tribal nations have exited the Army Corps' review of Enbridge’s Line 5 tunnel project, citing a flawed process, as the agency prepares to finalize its list of energy projects that could be fast-tracked under a national emergency declaration.
Trafigura Scraps Plans for $471 Million Hydrogen Plant in South Australia
The Geneva-based firm had announced plans for the plant in 2021, to lower its carbon emissions, and a design study was commissioned, jointly funded by Trafigura and the South Australian state government.
GSPL Commissions Pipeline Linking Chhara LNG Terminal to Gas Grid in Gujarat, India
Developed by Gujarat State Petronet Limited (GSPL), the 36-inch diameter pipeline has a capacity of 18 million standard cubic meters per day and was built at an estimated cost of $78.3 million.
Germany Begins Pipeline Conversions to Fulfill Lofty Hydrogen Ambitions
Germany has begun converting natural gas pipelines as part of its $20 billion plan to build a 5,600-mile hydrogen network by 2032. With ONTRAS leading the first projects, the initiative aims to support industrial decarbonization and long-term hydrogen transport.
Russia Seeks Approval for Congo Oil Pipeline Agreement with 25-Year Operation Term
The Russian government has submitted an agreement with the Republic of the Congo for ratification to the State Duma, outlining cooperation on the construction of a key oil products pipeline in the Central African nation.
Trump Administration Moves to Open More Alaska Land for Oil, Gas, LNG Projects
U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum on Thursday announced steps to open up more acreage for oil and gas leasing and lift restrictions on building an LNG pipeline and mining road in Alaska, carrying out President Donald Trump's executive order to remove barriers to energy development in the state.
Taiwan Eyes Investment in Alaska LNG, 800-Mile Pipeline for Energy Security
Taiwanese state energy firm CPC Corp. signed an agreement on March 20 with Alaska Gasline Development Corp. to purchase liquefied natural gas and invest in the project, a move Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te said would help ensure the island's energy security.
Shell to Develop Venezuela’s Dragon Gas Field, Build Pipeline to Trinidad by 2026
Shell is expected to begin an environmental baseline survey in April to look at the waves, sea currents, earth movement and marine life, as part of the engineering work to construct a pipeline from Dragon to its facilities in Trinidad.
- Missouri Loses Control Over 1.5 Million-Mile Gas Pipeline Network as Feds Step In
- 1,000-Mile Pipeline Exit Plan by Hope Gas Alarms West Virginia Producers
- Valero Plans to Shut California Refinery, Takes $1.1 Billion Hit
- Greenpeace Ordered to Pay $667 Million to Energy Transfer Over Dakota Access Pipeline Protests
- Canada’s Canceled Oil Pipelines: The Projects That Didn’t Make It
- New Alternatives for Noise Reduction in Gas Pipelines
- Missouri Loses Control Over 1.5 Million-Mile Gas Pipeline Network as Feds Step In
- Enbridge Plans $2 Billion Upgrade for North America’s Largest Crude Pipeline
- South Dakota Governor Signs Bill Banning Eminent Domain for Carbon Pipeline
- Woodside May Delay Final Investment Decision on Louisiana LNG to Q2, CEO Says
