Permian
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.
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.
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.
Traverse Pipeline Approved to Move 1.75 Bcf/d of Gas Along 160-Mile South Texas–Katy Route
WhiteWater and partners MPLX LP, Enbridge Inc., and Targa Resources Corp. have reached a final investment decision (FID) to build the bi-directional Traverse Pipeline.
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.
Permian Oil Growth Slows as U.S. Shale Hits Geological Limits
U.S. shale producers face rising costs and geological constraints in the Permian Basin, where aging wells yield more water and gas, signaling a potential peak in oil output.
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.
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.
Gas Prices Edge Up on Strong LNG Demand, Waha Prices Fall Below Zero Again
U.S. natural gas prices rose slightly this week as LNG exports hit a new record and demand forecasts improved. Meanwhile, pipeline constraints in the Permian Basin pushed Waha Hub prices below zero for the second time this month, highlighting ongoing takeaway issues amid surging associated gas output.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Williams Cos. Eyes Expanding Natural Gas Infrastructure to Meet Surging Demand
Glenn Koch, vice president-project execution at Williams Co., exclusively discussed the growing demand for natural gas and the role of underground infrastructure in meeting energy needs during Pipeline & Gas Journal's Energy Pipelines Program. He highlighted significant increases in peak-day demand driven by the power sector and the rise of data centers.
Weak Refinery, Export Demand Pressures Midland Crude Prices on Texas Coast
Weak refinery and export demand are pressuring Midland crude prices along the Texas Gulf Coast, narrowing the price spread with Houston as Permian production recovers.
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.
Reset Energy to Build a Nitrogen Rejection Unit for Permian Residue Gas
Reset Energy has secured a contract to design and fabricate a 250 million standard cubic feet per day Nitrogen Rejection Unit for a midstream operator in the Permian Basin.
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.
MPLX to Acquire Full Ownership of 425-Mile BANGL Pipeline in $715 Million Deal
MPLX is acquiring the remaining 55% stake in the 425-mile BANGL pipeline for $715 million, expanding its Permian footprint and securing full ownership of a key natural gas liquids transport system. The pipeline’s capacity is set to increase to 300,000 bpd next year, supporting MPLX’s upcoming Gulf Coast fractionation complex.
Diamondback Energy Expands in Permian with $4.08 Billion Double Eagle Deal
Diamondback Energy said on Tuesday it would buy certain units of EnCap Investments-backed energy producer Double Eagle for $4.08 billion in cash and stock, expanding its presence in the oil-rich U.S. Permian Basin.
- 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
