Eagle Ford
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.
Brookfield Nears $9 Billion-Plus Deal for Colonial Pipeline, Sources Say
Brookfield Asset Management is nearing a deal to acquire Colonial Pipeline, the largest U.S. fuel transportation network, for more than $9 billion including debt, sources say. A formal announcement could come within weeks.
DOE Funding Cuts Could Derail Carbon Removal Projects in Texas, Louisiana
The U.S. Department of Energy is reviewing whether to cut funding to two major carbon removal hubs in Texas and Louisiana. The projects, launched under the Biden administration, could lose hundreds of millions in grants amid shifting policy priorities.
U.S. Gas Firms Refocus on Haynesville as Trump Greenlights LNG Projects
Natural gas producers and investors are refocusing on Louisiana’s Haynesville Basin amid rising demand and new LNG export approvals under President Trump. With global buyers watching closely, the basin is drawing renewed drilling and infrastructure interest.
Ironwood III Launches with Kayne Anderson Backing, Acquires Eagle Ford Gathering System
The newly formed company has acquired a crude oil gathering system spanning Atascosa, Frio, La Salle, and McMullen counties in South Texas.
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.
Delfin Inks 15-Year Deal to Send U.S. Gulf Coast LNG to Europe’s SEFE
Delfin Midstream has signed a long-term agreement to supply Germany-based SEFE Securing Energy for Europe with 1.5 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) annually for at least 15 years.
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.
Voyager Midstream Acquires Stake in 254-Mile Texas Pipeline System from Phillips 66
The Panola Pipeline, operated by Enterprise Products Partners, originates in Panola County, Texas, and transports Y-Grade natural gas liquids (NGLs) to fractionation facilities in Mont Belvieu, Texas.
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.
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.
INGAA Foundation Chair Sees ‘Extremely Bright’ Infrastructure Outlook
In an exclusive interview, INGAA Foundation Chair Kim Tarr discusses the future of natural gas infrastructure, industry challenges, and workforce development. With demand surging and new projects advancing, Tarr sees an “extremely bright” outlook for pipeline construction in the U.S.
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.
Woodside May Delay Final Investment Decision on Louisiana LNG to Q2, CEO Says
Australia's Woodside LNG may push a final investment decision on its Louisiana LNG plant into the second quarter of 2025 as talks to sell half of the project drag on, CEO Meg O'Neill told Reuters on Monday.
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.
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.
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.
NextDecade Weighs Additional Liquefaction Trains for Rio Grande LNG
NextDecade is considering adding more liquefaction trains to its Rio Grande LNG terminal, signaling potential expansion at the U.S. export facility.
TC Energy Nears May In-Service Date for Southeast Gateway Pipeline
TC Energy Corp. has reached mechanical completion on its Southeast Gateway pipeline project, keeping the company on track for an anticipated May 1, 2025, in-service date.
BKV Approves Carbon Capture Project at Texas Gas Plant
BKV has approved a carbon capture and sequestration project at a natural gas processing plant in South Texas, partnering with a major midstream energy company. The facility, located near Freer in the Eagle Ford Shale, aims to cut emissions by permanently storing carbon dioxide underground.
Tokyo Gas to Sell Eagle Ford Shale Stake to Shizuoka Gas for $130 Million
Tokyo Gas, Japan's biggest city gas supplier, will sell its 25% stake in an Eagle Ford shale gas project in south Texas to Shizuoka Gas for $130 million under an asset portfolio review to improve efficiency, it said on Friday.
Australia's Woodside in Talks with Multiple Buyers for Louisiana LNG Stake, Sources Say
Woodside Energy has held talks with several potential buyers of stakes in its Louisiana liquefied natural gas plant, including Tokyo Gas, Japan's JERA and Saudi Aramco-backed MidOcean Energy, multiple sources told Reuters.
U.S. Natural Gas Prices Jump 6% to Two-Week High on Rising LNG Flows, Big Storage Draw
U.S. natural gas futures rose 6% to reach a two-week high, driven by a larger-than-expected storage draw and increased LNG export flows. With cold weather forecasts and higher demand, natural gas prices have surged, reflecting tighter supply conditions and robust export activity.
Energy Transfer to Reach Final Decision on Lake Charles LNG Export Project by Q4 2025
Energy Transfer plans to make a final investment decision on its Lake Charles LNG export project by Q4 2025. The move follows a long-term LNG deal with Chevron and the lifting of the U.S. export permit pause.
Venture Global’s CP2 LNG Project Advances with Environmental Report
Venture Global's CP2 LNG export project in Louisiana moves forward as FERC staff releases a draft environmental report, concluding emissions impacts are "not significant."
Argent LNG Taps Baker Hughes for LNG Export Project in Louisiana
Argent LNG has selected Baker Hughes to provide liquefaction and power generation technology for its proposed LNG export terminal in Port Fourchon, Louisiana. The project aims to produce 24 million tonnes per annum of LNG.
Construction Report: Trump Policies, Thirst for LNG Could Bolster Expansion
While the global thirst for LNG continues to drive pipeline construction globally, the real questions for the new year concern a second Donald Trump presidency in the United States. Early analysis from those in the industry suggest the change of administration will be good for midstream.
Baker Hughes Secures LNG Equipment, Services Deal for Venture Global's U.S. Projects
Oilfield services provider Baker Hughes has signed an agreement with Venture Global to support its liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects in the United States with technology and equipment.
Venture Global Nears Completion of Calcasieu Pass Power Plant Repairs
Venture Global LNG could finish power generator repairs by the end of February, a federal inspection report said on Wednesday, potentially clearing the way for the almost three-year commissioning of the Calcasieu Pass LNG plant to reach completion.
- 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
