Projects
U.S. Court Sends FERC’s NextDecade Rio Grande LNG Approval Back for Review
A U.S. court has ordered a review of FERC’s approval for NextDecade’s Rio Grande LNG project in Texas but left the order in place, allowing construction to continue. The ruling follows concerns over the project’s environmental impact and regulatory process.
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Trump DOE Approves Venture Global’s CP2 LNG Exports from Louisiana
U.S. President Donald Trump's administration granted Venture Global LNG approval on Wednesday to export natural gas from a proposed Louisiana facility which had faced delays under former President Joe Biden.
Green Plains Starts Carbon Capture Infrastructure Build at Nebraska Ethanol Plants
The project will support the permanent sequestration of approximately 800,000 tons of biogenic CO₂ annually from facilities in Central City, Wood River, and York, with operations expected to begin in the second half of 2025.
GASCADE to Convert 249 Miles of Natural Gas Pipeline in Germany for Hydrogen Transport in 2025
GASCADE has begun converting 249 miles of natural gas pipeline in Germany to transport hydrogen as part of its Flow project. The repurposed pipeline will be a key corridor in the country’s hydrogen network, supporting the energy transition and reducing CO₂ emissions. Completion is expected by the end of 2025.
Cheniere Completes First Train at Corpus Christi Stage 3 LNG Project
Cheniere Energy has achieved substantial completion of Train 1 at its Corpus Christi Stage 3 Liquefaction Project, the company announced on March 16. With commissioning now complete, Bechtel Energy has handed over control of the train and associated systems to Cheniere.
Northwind Puts 150 MMcf/d Gas Treating, Pipelines Into Service in New Mexico
Northwind Midstream Partners LLC has expanded its natural gas infrastructure in Lea County, New Mexico, with the addition of 150 MMcf/d of high-circulation amine treating capacity, two acid-gas disposal and carbon sequestration wells, 200 miles of large-diameter pipelines, and 41,750 horsepower of compression across five compressor stations.
Exxon, Woodside Greenlight $221 Million Gas Project in Australia
ExxonMobil's Australian unit said on Monday that its Gippsland Basin joint venture with Woodside Energy has approved its final investment decision to develop the Turrum Phase 3 project, targeting underdeveloped gas resources.
U.S. Natural Gas Pipeline Expansions Increase Takeaway Capacity by 17.8 Bcf/d in 2024, EIA Reports
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), natural gas pipeline projects completed in 2024 increased takeaway capacity by approximately 6.5 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) in key production regions, including Appalachia, Haynesville, the Permian Basin, and the Eagle Ford.
U.S. Greenlights $5 Billion Loan for TotalEnergies’ Mozambique LNG Project
The board of the U.S. Export-Import Bank approved a nearly $5 billion loan for a long-delayed LNG project in Mozambique, clearing a key hurdle to restarting the project under development by French oil major TotalEnergies.
Argentina Approves Funding for YPF’s Vaca Muerta Pipeline
Argentina has allowed state oil firm YPF to join a stimulus program unlocking government funds for a pipeline project from the massive Vaca Muerta shale formation to a port in the Patagonian province of Rio Negro, Economy Minister Luis Caputo said on Friday.
Trump, NY Governor to Discuss Reviving Constitution Gas Pipeline
President Trump and New York Governor Kathy Hochul are set to meet to discuss energy policy, including the possible revival of the Constitution gas pipeline. The project, canceled in 2020 due to opposition, could be back on the table as Trump pushes for lower energy prices in the Northeast.
8 Rivers, Wood Advance Wyoming Carbon Capture Project
8 Rivers Capital has selected Wood to conduct preliminary engineering for a proposed carbon capture project in Wyoming, developed in partnership with PacifiCorp.
Musk's Layoffs Shrink Workforce Needed for Trump's Energy Dominance Agenda
Mass federal layoffs are slowing energy project approvals, threatening President Trump’s ‘Drill, Baby, Drill’ agenda. With key agencies like BLM and BOEM losing staff, oil and gas permitting is backlogged, raising concerns from industry leaders and lawmakers. Could job cuts derail America’s energy dominance?
Wildcat Expanding Terminal Transporting Crude from Uinta to Gulf Coast
Wildcat Midstream is expanding its Helper, Utah, terminal to boost exports of Uinta Basin's yellow and black wax crude oil to the U.S. Gulf Coast.
Texas LNG Targets Final Investment Decision by December
Glenfarne Energy Transition expects to make a final investment decision on its Texas LNG project by December, CEO Brendan Duval said on Wednesday.
With Costs at Twice the Price of Steel, ‘Common Sense’ Encouraged
Williams CEO Alan Armstrong warns that permitting costs for pipeline projects have doubled pipeline construction expenses, calling for "common sense" energy reform to address regulatory hurdles delaying critical infrastructure.
Williams CEO: Pipeline Permitting Costs Twice the Price of Steel, Calls for ‘Common Sense’ Reform
Williams CEO Alan Armstrong warns that permitting costs for pipeline projects have doubled pipeline construction expenses, calling for "common sense" energy reform to address regulatory hurdles delaying critical infrastructure.
Panama Canal Considers Pipeline to Move U.S. Gas to Asia
The Panama Canal is exploring the construction of a pipeline to move liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) across the trade passage, canal administrator Ricaurte Vasquez said on Monday, with Japan seen as a top potential client for gas coming from the U.S.
Baker Hughes to Supply Gas Turbines, Compressors for Rio Grande LNG
Baker Hughes and NextDecade Corp. have signed a framework agreement for the expansion of the Rio Grande LNG facility, with Baker Hughes supplying gas turbines and refrigerant compressors for Trains 4 through 8.
U.S. Grants Five-Year Extension to Delfin LNG Export Permit
The U.S. has approved a five-year extension for Delfin LNG's export permit, allowing it to ship liquefied natural gas to non-free trade agreement countries. The extension supports Delfin's floating LNG project off Louisiana, with a planned capacity of 13.3 million tonnes per year.
Explainer: Can Nord Stream Gas Pipeline Make a Comeback in Europe?
A push by the United States to end the war in Ukraine has raised questions about how companies might begin to return to the Russian market and how Europe might re-engage with Moscow, including resuming piped natural gas supplies.
Morocco Approves $32.5 Billion in Green Hydrogen Projects
A Moroccan government committee on Thursday approved green hydrogen projects aiming to produce ammonia, steel and industrial fuel worth a total of $32.5 billion.
Venture Global Plans $18 Billion Expansion of Plaquemines LNG Plant in Louisiana
Venture Global said on Thursday it would expand the total production capacity of its Plaquemines LNG plant in Louisiana to 45 million tonnes per annum (MTPA), up from the current 27 MTPA, with an additional investment of $18 billion.
South Dakota Governor Signs Bill Banning Eminent Domain for Carbon Pipeline
South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden has signed HB 1052 into law, protecting landowners' property rights by prohibiting the use of eminent domain for pipelines transporting carbon oxide.
Venture Global Raises Plaquemines LNG Cost Estimate by $2 Billion
Venture Global has raised its cost estimate for the Plaquemines LNG project in Louisiana by $2 billion, citing inflation and other factors. The project is now expected to cost up to $23.8 billion.
BCUC Approves FortisBC's $50 Million Okanagan LNG Capacity Project
The British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) has approved FortisBC Energy Inc.'s Okanagan Capacity Mitigation Project, a crucial step in addressing natural gas supply concerns in the Okanagan region.
U.S. DOE Approves Permit Extension for Exxon’s Golden Pass LNG
The U.S. Department of Energy said on Wednesday it has approved an extension of a permit for exports of liquefied natural gas from a Golden Pass LNG LLC project, jointly owned by QatarEnergy and ExxonMobil, being built in Texas.
Enbridge Plans $2 Billion Upgrade for North America’s Largest Crude Pipeline
Enbridge plans a $2 billion upgrade to North America’s largest crude pipeline, enhancing capacity and reliability across its Mainline network through 2028.
South Korea, U.S. to Form Working Group on Alaska LNG Project, Trade Issues
South Korea and the United States have agreed to establish a working-level group to discuss a gas pipeline project in Alaska, energy, shipbuilding, tariffs and non-tariff barriers, South Korea's Industry Minister Ahn Duk-geun said on Tuesday.
- 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
