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U.S. Carbon Capture JV Launches Backed by $500 Million Investment
BKV Corp. and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners formed a $500 million joint venture to develop carbon capture projects in the U.S., starting with Barnett Zero and Eagle Ford.
U.S. House Bill Seeks $1.5 Billion to Refill Strategic Petroleum Reserve
A U.S. House budget bill proposes over $1.5 billion to replenish and maintain the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and cancels a planned oil sale, aiming to rebuild the emergency crude stockpile.
U.S. Oilfield Giants Brace for Tough Times as Price Slide Rattles Producers
Top U.S. oilfield firms SLB, Halliburton, and Baker Hughes brace for a downturn as falling oil prices force producers to cut drilling budgets and scale back activity, particularly in North America.
U.S. Regulators Recommend Approval for Venture Global’s CP2 LNG Project
Venture Global’s proposed CP2 LNG project in Louisiana received a favorable final environmental review from U.S. regulators, paving the way for potential approval of what could become the largest LNG export facility in the country.
Enbridge Targets 2028-29 for Deepwater Pipeline Startups, Eyes Gulf Coast Storage Expansion
Enbridge is targeting startup of its Canyon and Sparta offshore pipelines by 2028-29 and evaluating 24 Bcf of expansion potential at its Gulf Coast gas storage sites to strengthen LNG export connectivity.
Energy Transfer Nears FID on Lake Charles LNG Project After Signing Buyer
Energy Transfer moved closer to sanctioning its Lake Charles LNG export project after securing a key Japanese buyer, boosting committed sales to 10.5 MTPA as it targets a final investment decision by year-end.
Commonwealth LNG Signs 20-Year Deal for Louisiana Project with Major Asian Buyer
Commonwealth LNG signed a 20-year supply agreement with a major Asian buyer for 1 million tonnes per annum from its planned Louisiana export project, marking a key milestone ahead of final investment decision.
Three Killed, Two Injured in Accident at LNG Construction Site in Texas
Three workers were killed and two others injured early Tuesday in an accident at Sempra's Port Arthur LNG construction site in Texas. Lead contractor Bechtel has suspended operations while the incident is investigated.
Woodside Greenlights $17.5 Billion Louisiana LNG Project
Woodside Energy has approved a $17.5 billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Louisiana, targeting first production in 2029, as the company expands its global LNG portfolio.
Trump Policies Help Louisiana Challenge Texas as Gulf Coast LNG Leader
Louisiana is emerging as a major Gulf Coast LNG hub under Trump-era energy policies, fueled by rising exports, new pipelines, and major investments in natural gas infrastructure.
Falling Oil Prices, Limited Shale Acreage to Threaten 2025 Dealmaking, Report Says
Analysts forecast a challenging 2025 for U.S. oil and gas M&A, as weak oil prices and limited shale acreage constrain dealmaking. Despite a strong Q1, they see high asset prices clashing with buyer caution.
Enbridge Claims LNG Edge with Links to Every U.S. Gulf Coast Export Terminal
Enbridge says its natural gas transmission system is now connected to every operating liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility on the U.S. Gulf Coast, positioning the company as a key midstream player supporting America’s global LNG dominance.
Australia's Woodside to Supply Louisiana LNG to Germany’s Uniper Under New Deal
Woodside Energy has signed LNG supply agreements with Germany’s Uniper for up to 2 million tonnes per annum, including long-term deliveries from its Louisiana LNG project. The deal supports Germany’s gas-fired power capacity.
Venture Global Starts Commercial Operations at Calcasieu Pass LNG Plant
Venture Global LNG has launched commercial operations at its Calcasieu Pass plant in Louisiana after more than three years of commissioning. The company will now begin long-term deliveries, though arbitration disputes with major buyers remain ongoing.
Australia's Woodside Hires Mexico Pacific CEO Bairstow to Lead Louisiana LNG Project
Woodside Energy has appointed Sarah Bairstow, CEO of Mexico Pacific, as senior vice president of its Louisiana LNG project. The move follows Woodside's recent $5.7 billion deal with Stonepeak to reduce its stake in the U.S. LNG plant.
NextDecade Signs 20-Year LNG Contract with TotalEnergies
NextDecade has signed a 20-year LNG supply deal with TotalEnergies for 1.5 MTPA from its planned fourth liquefaction train at the Rio Grande export terminal in Texas, supporting progress toward a final investment decision.
ADNOC Considers Bid for Aethon’s U.S. Natural Gas Assets, Source Says
ADNOC is considering a potential bid for Aethon Energy’s U.S. natural gas assets, one of the largest privately held portfolios in the Haynesville shale. The move would expand ADNOC’s gas footprint as part of its global growth strategy.
Venture Global to Start Contract Sales at Calcasieu, Extend Spot Strategy to New LNG Plant
Venture Global is preparing to start contract LNG deliveries from its Calcasieu Pass terminal, ending years of spot market sales during commissioning. The company plans to repeat its lucrative spot sales strategy at its new, larger Plaquemines LNG facility.
Energy Transfer, MidOcean Agree to Jointly Develop Lake Charles LNG
U.S. pipeline operator Energy Transfer said on Wednesday it entered into a nonbinding agreement with MidOcean Energy to jointly develop the Lake Charles LNG export facility in Louisiana.
Analysis: U.S. Refiners Unlikely to Spend Big to Process More Domestic Oil
U.S. refiners are holding off on costly upgrades needed to process more domestic light crude, citing long timelines, high costs, and regulatory uncertainty—posing a challenge to U.S. energy expansion plans.
CF Industries, JERA, Mitsui to Build $4 Billion Low-Carbon Ammonia Plant in Louisiana
CF Industries has formed a joint venture with Japan’s JERA and Mitsui & Co. to build a $4 billion low-carbon ammonia production facility at the company’s Blue Point Complex in Louisiana.
Mexico Weighs Increasing Fracking to Cut U.S. Pipeline Gas Dependence
Mexico is exploring a potential expansion of fracking to reduce its reliance on U.S. natural gas imports, which currently meet 72% of its demand. Most of the imported gas is delivered via pipeline from the Permian and Eagle Ford Basins.
Australia's Woodside Sells Louisiana LNG Stake to Stonepeak for $5.7 Billion
Woodside Energy has sold a 40% stake in its Louisiana LNG project to U.S. infrastructure firm Stonepeak for $5.7 billion, reducing capital costs and advancing toward a final investment decision.
Brookfield to Acquire Colonial Pipeline in $9 Billion Deal Including Debt
Colonial's pipeline system stretches over 5,500 miles from Houston in Texas to New York's harbor. It moves 100 million gallons of fuel daily, including gasoline, jet fuel, diesel and heating oil, according to its website.
FERC Grants Final Approval for Venture Global’s Calcasieu Pass LNG to Begin Full Service
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has granted Venture Global approval to begin full commercial operations at its Calcasieu Pass LNG facility in Louisiana, including the TransCameron pipeline, starting April 15.
CenterPoint Finalizes Sale of 12,000 Miles of Gas Pipelines in Louisiana, Mississippi
CenterPoint Energy has completed the sale of its natural gas utilities in Louisiana and Mississippi to Bernhard Capital Partners. The transfer includes 12,000 miles of pipeline and 380,000 customers, with Delta Utilities assuming operations.
Phillips 66 Finalizes $2.2 Billion EPIC NGL Deal, Adding 885 Miles of Pipeline
Phillips 66 has completed its $2.2 billion acquisition of EPIC NGL, adding 885 miles of pipeline and two fractionators to its midstream portfolio. The assets will boost capacity and strengthen its Permian-to-Gulf Coast connectivity.
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.
Tokyo Gas Acquires Chevron Gas Assets Near LNG Corridor in East Texas for $525 Million
Tokyo Gas has acquired a 70% stake in East Texas gas assets from Chevron for $525 million, expanding its position in the Haynesville Shale. The move strengthens its access to Gulf Coast LNG infrastructure and supports its growing U.S. gas strategy.
- 1,000-Mile Pipeline Exit Plan by Hope Gas Alarms West Virginia Producers
- Valero Plans to Shut California Refinery, Takes $1.1 Billion Hit
- Three Killed, Two Injured in Accident at LNG Construction Site in Texas
- Greenpeace Ordered to Pay $667 Million to Energy Transfer Over Dakota Access Pipeline Protests
- Boardwalk’s Texas Gas Launches Open Season for 2 Bcf/d Marcellus-to-Louisiana Pipeline Expansion
- New Alternatives for Noise Reduction in Gas Pipelines
- Construction Begins on Ghana's $12 Billion Petroleum Hub, But Not Without Doubts
- Missouri Loses Control Over 1.5 Million-Mile Gas Pipeline Network as Feds Step In
- Panama Canal Considers Pipeline to Move U.S. Gas to Asia
- Gazprom’s Grandeur Fades as Europe Moves Away from Russian Gas
