North America
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.
NextDecade, Bechtel Finalize $4.3 Billion EPC Deal for Rio Grande LNG Train 4
NextDecade Corp. has finalized a $4.3 billion engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract with Bechtel Energy Inc. for Train 4 at its Rio Grande LNG facility.
Trace Midstream Acquires LM Energy’s Delaware Basin Gas Gathering, Transportation Assets
Trace Midstream Partners II has acquired LM Energy’s gas gathering and transportation assets in the Northern Delaware Basin, adding 170 miles of pipeline and 12 compressor stations to its portfolio.
Argent LNG Secures Initial FERC Meeting for Louisiana Export Project
Argent LNG has taken a key step toward developing its mid-sized LNG export facility in Louisiana by initiating the pre-filing review with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion Fails to Narrow Canadian Heavy Oil Discount
The Trans Mountain oil pipeline expansion (TMX) was meant to shrink the discount on Canadian oil versus U.S. crude but three months in the differential is wider than when commercial operations on the project started.
ONEOK Profit Rises on Strong Rocky Mountain Region Volumes
U.S. pipeline operator ONEOK reported a rise in second-quarter profit on Monday, as it moved more natural gas and liquids from the Rocky Mountain region.
Williams Cos. Exceeds Q2 Estimates, Boosted by New Acquisitions
Williams has made a series of acquisitions in recent past to boost its capacity, hoping to tap into an expected spike in demand for liquefied natural gas exports and power-intensive AI data centers.
Woodside Energy Acquires OCI’s Texas Ammonia Project for $2.35 Billion
OCI Global has agreed to sell its Clean Ammonia project in Beaumont, Texas, to Woodside Energy for $2.35 billion. The project integrates Linde’s low CI hydrogen production and carbon capture technology with OCI’s ammonia production, storage, and transportation infrastructure.
Clean Energy Begins Injecting RNG from Minnesota Dairy into Pipeline Grid
Now producing pipeline quality RNG and injecting it into the interstate natural gas pipeline grid, the facility is projected to supply up to 480,000 gasoline gallon equivalent of RNG annually.
Cheniere Strikes 20-Year LNG Deal with Portugal's Galp Energia
Cheniere Energy has agreed to supply 0.5 million tonnes per annum of liquefied natural gas to a subsidiary of Galp Energia for 20 years.
Venture Global LNG Sues Kiewit for Allegedly Sharing Confidential Documents with Shell
U.S. liquefied natural gas company Venture Global LNG sued construction contractor Kiewit on Friday, alleging it passed confidential documents to Shell Plc.
Freeport LNG Nears Expansion Completion, Set to Boost Output
U.S. liquefied natural gas developer Freeport LNG expects to increase production beyond its 15.3 million metric ton per annum capacity as it wraps up an expansion project.
Enbridge Eyes Data Center Market, Increases Profit Forecast and Pipeline Capacity
Pipeline operator Enbridge raised its full-year profit forecast on Friday as it benefits from newly acquired assets and said it was well-positioned to capitalize on growing demand for natural gas to supply U.S. data centers.
Chevron-Hess Merger Drags On Amid Exxon Arbitration Challenge
Chevron said an arbitration panel that will evaluate Exxon's challenge to its Hess acquisition should have a decision between June and August 2025.
U.S. Dominates Global Natural Gas Production and LNG Exports
The U.S. has reinforced its position as the leading global producer of natural gas and LNG exporter, with notable increases in LNG supply and significant reductions in European and Russian gas imports.
U.S. Court Delays Citgo Share Auction Decision Until October
A U.S. court on Thursday agreed to delay the selection of finalists in an auction that could change the ownership of Citgo Petroleum, pushing back any sale of the seventh-largest U.S. oil refiner until October.
Trans Mountain Loads 19 Aframax Vessels in July, Slightly Below June Levels
About 19 Aframax ships loaded around 330,000 barrels per day of crude oil in July at Canada's West Coast in the second full month of operations on the newly expanded Trans Mountain pipeline.
Canada's Indigenous Groups to Borrow $722 Million for TC Energy Pipeline Stake
Canada's Indigenous groups are preparing a $721.66 million bond offering to fund the purchase of a minority stake in TC Energy's natural gas pipeline system.
U.S. LNG Exports Fall Again in July on Freeport LNG's Slow Restart
Texas-based Freeport LNG is the country's second-largest LNG export facility, and its production woes in the last few years have played a crucial role in swings in U.S. natural gas and global LNG prices.
AI Data Center Boom Drives Future Gas Demand for TC Energy
TC Energy revealed that 300 data centers under construction in the U.S. will require an additional 6-8 Bcf/d of natural gas, with over 60% of these centers located within 50 miles of their pipelines.
365-Mile Blackcomb Pipeline Project Greenlit to Boost Permian Gas Flow to Gulf Coast
Enbridge, WhiteWater and MPLX have approved the 365-mile Blackcomb Pipeline to transport up to 2.5 Bcf/d of natural gas from the Permian Basin to the Gulf Coast. The project aims to enhance gas takeaway capacity and is slated for completion in late 2026.
U.S. Crude Oil Production Drops for First Time Since January, Gas Output Hits New Low
U.S. crude oil production fell in May in its first monthly decline since January, while fell natural gas output decreased to its lowest since February 2023, data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration showed on Wednesday.
Analysis: U.S. Oilfield Service Companies Slash Prices, Merge as Oil Producers Consolidate
As big producers integrate and become more efficient while raising oil output, there is less work for the oilfield services companies that depend on them, according to service company executives and energy analysts.
Texas Needs More Natural Gas Pipelines as Prices Turn Negative Again
Analysts say that is a sure sign the Permian Basin region needs more gas pipelines, which has already prompted Kinder Morgan, Energy Transfer and other U.S. energy firms to propose new projects.
Phillips 66 Crude Capacity Utilization Hits Five-Year High Amid Market Challenges
The Houston-based refiner's crude capacity utilization rose to the highest in over five years at 98% in the second quarter, up from 92% in the first quarter, CEO Mark Lashier said during a call with analysts on Tuesday.
Enterprise to Grow NGL Export Capacity at Houston Ship Channel
Enterprise Products Partners is expanding the company’s NGL export capacity by 300,000 bbl/d in the Houston Ship Channel to meet strong demand.
Williams' $1 Billion Gas Pipeline Blocked by U.S. Appeals Court, Derailing Five-State Project
Williams Cos.’ $1 billion pipeline project is halted after a U.S. appeals court overturns the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's approval, citing inadequate environmental and public interest reviews.
Report: U.S. Oil and Gas Mergers Surge Past $30 Billion in Q2
The latest round of deals kicked off last autumn with Exxon's $60 billion offer for Pioneer Natural and has spread through the U.S. energy industry, moving across Texas and North Dakota oil and gas producers to energy pipeline operators.
Iberdrola Faces Up to $535 Million Claim in LNG Contract Dispute with Pavilion
Spanish utility Iberdrola faces claims worth up to $535 million in an arbitration process launched by Singaporean LNG company Pavilion Energy over a supply contract, according to Iberdrola's earnings report.
TC Energy Sells Pipeline Stake to Indigenous Communities for $722 Million
TC Energy said it will sell a minority stake in its Nova Gas transmission system and the Foothills pipeline assets for $722.1 million to certain indigenous Canadian communities as part of a plan to reduce its debt and fund investments.
- Phillips 66 to Shut LA Oil Refinery, Ending Major Gasoline Output Amid Supply Concerns
- FERC Sides with Williams in Texas-Louisiana Pipeline Dispute with Energy Transfer
- U.S. Appeals Court Blocks Kinder Morgan’s Tennessee Pipeline Permits
- ConocoPhillips Eyes Sale of $1 Billion Permian Assets Amid Marathon Acquisition
- Valero Considers All Options, Including Sale, for California Refineries Amid Regulatory Pressure
- U.S. Appeals Court Blocks Kinder Morgan’s Tennessee Pipeline Permits
- Malaysia’s Oil Exports to China Surge Amid Broader Import Decline
- U.S. LNG Export Growth Faces Uncertainty as Trump’s Tariff Proposal Looms, Analysts Say
- Marathon Oil to Lay Off Over 500 Texas Workers Ahead of ConocoPhillips Merger
- Valero Considers All Options, Including Sale, for California Refineries Amid Regulatory Pressure
