Marcellus
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.
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.
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.
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.
WhiteHawk Energy Doubles Marcellus Gas Royalties with $118 Million Deal
WhiteHawk Energy has closed a $118 million acquisition that doubles its mineral and royalty interests across 475,000 gross unit acres in Pennsylvania’s Marcellus Shale.
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.
Gasoline Shippers Clash with Colonial Pipeline Over Proposed Fuel Shipping Changes
Gasoline shippers are preparing legal challenges against Colonial Pipeline over proposed changes to shipping terms that could raise fuel prices and hurt margins. The dispute centers on the pipeline's plan to alter gasoline grades and blending practices, potentially limiting supply and increasing costs.
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.
MPLX Expands Permian NGL, Natural Gas Takeaway with Gulf Coast Projects
MPLX is ramping up Permian NGL and natural gas takeaway with new pipelines, fractionation facilities, and an LPG export terminal, boosting Gulf Coast capacity.
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.
Changes Underfoot in the Appalachian Basin
Local and regional leaders in the oil and natural gas industry continue to see great potential for growth in the Marcellus Shale and Utica Shale formations of the Appalachian Basin.
Natural Gas Electricity Generation in Pennsylvania Doubles in 10 Years, EIA Reports
Electricity generation using natural gas has more than doubled in Pennsylvania since 2013, driven by a shift toward clean energy, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) said on Wednesday.
FERC Reinstates Certificate for Williams' Transco Pipeline's Expansion Project
The U.S. energy regulator has reinstated the certificate for Williams Companies' Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line (Transco) on Friday, the company said on Monday, which would allow the expansion of the project.
Revisiting the Biggest Midstream Stories of 2024
(P&GJ) – In this final issue of P&GJ for 2024, the staff – with more than a little help from our readers – takes a look back at the sometimes-frenzied year for pipeline construction that was 2024.
Trump Energy Pick Prioritizes LNG Expansion in U.S. Energy Strategy
Chris Wright, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to head the U.S. Energy Department, told U.S. senators in his confirmation hearing on Wednesday his first priority is expanding domestic energy production including LNG.
FERC Rejects Effort to Regulate Williams’ Gathering Line
(P&GJ) — The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) just gave a big boost to interstate pipelines that are considering new connections between shale fields and customers.
Macquarie, Dow Launch $2.4 Billion Gulf Coast Pipeline Infrastructure Partnership
Macquarie Asset Management has announced a new partnership with Dow Inc. to form Diamond Infrastructure Solutions, a venture focused on managing and expanding key U.S. Gulf Coast infrastructure assets, including pipelines, storage, and industrial services.
Summit Midstream Completes Acquisition of Tall Oak Midstream III
This acquisition significantly boosts Summit’s natural gas portfolio, bringing its balance to about 50% natural gas-focused operations.
U.S. LNG Natural Gas Demand Nears Record Level
U.S. LNG export facilities are driving natural gas demand close to record highs, reaching 14.6 Bcf—just shy of December 2023's peak. Increased output from key plants like Freeport and Cheniere boosts U.S. global energy impact.
EIA Report Warns of Tighter Global Natural Gas Supply This Winter
The EIA report warns that the global natural gas supply may tighten this winter, with colder temperatures and potential disruptions to pipeline flows and LNG supplies.
TC Energy, Hanwha Power Systems Partner on sCO2 Power Generation Project
TC Energy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Hanwha Power Systems to develop a supercritical carbon dioxide (sCO2) waste heat recovery (WHR) project at one of TC Energy’s natural gas compressor stations in West Virginia.
Henry Hub Natural Gas Sets Single-Day Options Record Amid U.S. Cold Front
Henry Hub Natural Gas options reached a record 561,379 contracts on November 21, surpassing the previous high of 506,500 contracts set on November 14, 2018.
EQT, Blackstone Forge $3.5 Billion Deal for Mountain Valley Pipeline Stake
(P&GJ) — EQT Corporation announced a $3.5 billion joint venture (JV) with Blackstone Credit & Insurance (BXCI) focused on midstream assets, including stakes in the Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP) and the Hammerhead Pipeline.
Trump Plans Aggressive LNG Export Expansion, Offshore Drilling Push
Donald Trump is preparing an extensive energy plan prioritizing LNG export permits and accelerating offshore drilling. The initiative aims to lift Biden's LNG permit freeze and expand U.S. natural gas dominance.
U.S. Awards $2.2 Billion for Gulf Coast, Midwest Hydrogen Hubs to Advance Clean Energy
The U.S. Department of Energy is awarding up to $2.2 billion to hydrogen hubs on the Gulf Coast and in the Midwest to accelerate clean-energy development, aiming to boost industrial applications and address climate goals.
- Army Corps Lists Enbridge’s Line 5 as ‘Emergency’ Project Eligible to Bypass Environmental Review
- 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
- 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
- Army Corps Lists Enbridge’s Line 5 as ‘Emergency’ Project Eligible to Bypass Environmental Review
- Michigan Court Backs Permits for Enbridge’s Line 5 Pipeline Tunnel Project
- Editor’s Notebook: Fire Fuels Pipeline Concerns
- 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
