Projects

U.S. Sanctions Hit Key Entities in Russia’s Arctic LNG 2 Project

The Arctic LNG 2 project by Russia's Novatek is subject to Western sanctions over Russia's conflict with Ukraine. The project had been due to become Russia's largest LNG plant with eventual output of 19.8 million metric tons per year of LNG from three trains.

Pemex Approved for $400 Million Boost in New 'Mexican Gas Frontier,' Includes Pipeline Expansion

Pemex has received approval to increase its investment in the Lakach deepwater gas project by $400 million, marking a significant step in Mexico's new 'gas frontier.' The expansion includes building additional pipeline infrastructure and comes as billionaire Carlos Slim signs a $1.2 billion contract with Pemex.

Enbridge Cuts Rates to Compete with New Trans Mountain Oil Route

Enbridge Inc. has reduced tolls on its Canadian oil export pipelines in response to heightened competition from a newly operational pipeline linking Alberta to Vancouver.

Enbridge, Energy Transfer Confront Takeaway Capacity Crunch Amid Rising Production

Enbridge and Energy Transfer are tackling the challenge of increasing takeaway capacity amid rising U.S. oil and gas production. This exclusive P&GJ article provides an in-depth look at their latest infrastructure projects and market strategies.

Projects August 2024

Explore recent developments in energy infrastructure: Allseas completes the 163-mile Barossa pipeline, FERC approves Mountain Valley's $7.85 billion Virginia gas pipeline, Nigeria's AKK pipeline set for 2025 completion, Wison exits Arctic LNG 2, Enbridge faces Line 5 legal challenges, and more!

Russia's Novatek Postpones Arctic LNG 2 Third Line to 2028

Russian natural gas company Novatek has postponed the start of operations at the third line of the Arctic LNG 2 project to 2028 from 2026, RBC media reported on Thursday.

Editor’s Notebook: Alaska’s New LNG Pipeline Push Faces Long Odds

Pipeline & Gas Journal Exclusive: Alaska’s ambitious LNG pipeline project might seem like a game-changer, but significant hurdles remain. In this Editor’s Notebook, we dive into the latest developments, investor concerns, and what it all means for the future of U.S. energy exports. Can the Last Frontier overcome the odds?

NextDecade Withdraws FERC Application for Carbon Capture Project

NextDecade announced that its subsidiary, Rio Grande LNG LLC, has withdrawn its application with FERC for the proposed carbon capture and storage project at the Rio Grande LNG facility.

Construction Begins on Ghana's $12 Billion Petroleum Hub, But Not Without Doubts

Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo has broken ground on the construction of a 300,000 barrel-per-day oil refinery that the government hopes will turn the West African country into the region's petroleum hub, but critics say the project is flawed.

EnBW to Invest $1.1 Billion in Expanding Germany’s Hydrogen Network, Including Conversion of 155-Mile SEL Gas Pipeline

(P&GJ) — EnBW is set to invest $1.1 billion in Germany’s hydrogen infrastructure, focusing on integrating and converting the 155-mile SEL gas pipeline into a key component of the country’s expanding hydrogen network.

Caliche to Expand Gas Storage and Carbon Sequestration with Sixth Street Backing

The investment will fund the expansion of the Golden Triangle Storage facilities in Beaumont, Texas, and the Central Valley Gas Storage in Princeton, California, including the addition of two new natural gas caverns.

EnerMech Secures Two Pipeline Pre-Commissioning Contracts in Malaysia

EnerMech has been awarded two pipeline pre-commissioning contracts in offshore East Malaysia. These contracts involve pre-commissioning work in both deep and shallow water environments.

Woodside Wins Approval for $12.5 Billion Scarborough Project After Green Group Backs Down

Woodside's $12.5 billion Scarborough gas project in Western Australia has all primary environmental approvals in place, the firm said on Monday, after a green group agreed to dismiss its challenge in a federal court.

Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea Ink Deal for $25 Billion Gas Pipeline Project

That project is expected to cost $25 billion and have a capacity of 30 billion cubic meters per year, to be completed in three phases as it links up to existing infrastructure.

U.S. Appeals Court Strikes Down Controversial Biden Pipeline Safety Rules

A U.S. appeals court on Friday tossed out several natural gas pipeline safety standards adopted by President Joe Biden's administration following industry criticism about the massive costs on pipeline operators.

Tennessee Pipeline Gets Initial FERC Approval

FERC has given a preliminary green light to East Tennessee Natural Gas to build 122 miles of 30-inch-diameter natural gas pipeline, providing about 300,000 dekatherms per day of firm natural gas transportation to the Tennessee Valley Authority’s Kingston Fossil Plant.

Brazos Midstream Nears Completion of 175-Mile Gas Pipeline in Midland Basin

The pipeline network covers several counties including Ector, Howard, and Midland, and will connect to 10 compressor stations. Once this phase is completed, Brazos will manage around 260 miles of gathering pipelines in the Midland Basin.

NextDecade to Appeal Court Ruling Overturning Rio Grande LNG Project Approval

U.S. liquefied natural gas developer NextDecade said it will appeal a court ruling that overturned federal approval for its $18 billion Rio Grande LNG project and warned loss of its permits could prevent access to its loans.

Karpowership Unveils $1 Billion LNG-to-Power Project to Boost South African Energy Grid

Karpowership has revealed plans to invest $1 billion in LNG-to-power infrastructure. This project, based in Mozambique, aims to provide reliable electricity to the South African Power Pool (SAPP), benefiting up to 5 million people.

Alabama Town to Begin $2.8 Million Natural Gas Pipeline Project with Infrastructure Funds

Cordova, Alabama, will kick off a major natural gas pipeline replacement project with a groundbreaking ceremony on August 20.

Navigator Gas, Bumi Armada, Bluestreak CO2 Partner with Uniper for UK CO2 Export Study

This partnership aims to establish a comprehensive CO2 value chain, including shuttle tankers and storage units, to transport and store captured CO2 from Uniper’s Grain site.

U.S. Gulf Coast to Host Major Clean Ammonia Production Project with New Investment

The $2.5 million investment aims to establish an industrial-scale hybrid blue and green ammonia facility in Texas. The plant is expected to produce 1.4 million metric tonnes of ultra-low carbon ammonia annually.

McDermott Wins EPCI Contract for Gas Project Offshore Trinidad and Tobago

McDermott has been awarded an EPCI contract by Shell Trinidad and Tobago Ltd. for the Manatee gas field development project, located 60 miles (100 kilometers) off the southeast coast of Trinidad and Tobago.

Cheniere Untroubled by LNG Project Setbacks, Cites Strong Regulatory Strategy

Cheniere Energy's CEO, Jack Fusco, stated that the company is not concerned about recent U.S. court rulings that halted other LNG export projects. Fusco highlighted that Cheniere has no ongoing court cases affecting its current operations and is meticulous in adhering to regulatory processes.

Woodside's $1.2 Billion Bid for Tellurian Likely Unchallenged, Sources Say

Woodside Energy which agreed last month to buy Tellurian, the developer of a fully-permitted U.S. LNG project, for $1.2 billion including debt is unlikely to face a rival bid, people close the deal said.

Golden Pass LNG Project Delay to Impact Global Gas Markets During Intense Growth Period

The six-month delay to the Golden Pass LNG project in Texas will remove a significant amount of new supply during a period of intense growth, shifting the surge from 2026 to 2027. This will impact both global and North American gas markets, according to Wood Mackenzie.

Cheniere's South Texas LNG Project 62% Complete, Ahead of Schedule

The company also added that its Corpus Christi Stage 3 project, an export facility in South Texas, was progressing ahead of schedule, and was 62.4% complete as of June 30.

Miros Supports Pipeline Installation for Northern Lights CCS Project

Miros has successfully supported the laying of a 109 km (68 miles) pipeline for the pioneering Northern Lights CO2 transport and storage (CCS) project in Norway.

U.S. Court Overturns FERC Approval for NextDecade’s $18 Billion Rio Grande LNG Project

A U.S. court overturned FERC's approval for NextDecade's Rio Grande LNG project due to a missing supplemental environmental impact statement. NextDecade expressed disappointment and disagreed with the ruling.

Sempra's Costa Azul LNG Project Delayed by Labor Issues

Sempra Infrastructure's Energia Costa Azul LNG export project in Mexico has been further delayed by labor and productivity challenges that will boost the project's cost, the company said on Tuesday.