North America

Summit Midstream Acquires Moonrise Midstream in $90 Million Deal, Expands DJ Basin Footprint

Summit Midstream has acquired Moonrise Midstream for $90 million, expanding its DJ Basin footprint with 80 miles of natural gas and crude oil pipelines and adding 65 MMcf/d of processing capacity.

U.S. Natural Gas Prices Rise on Cold Weather, Supply Concerns Ahead of Summer

U.S. natural gas prices rose on Friday, setting their best weekly performance in two months, as colder-than-usual weather fueled concerns over supply replenishment ahead of summer when demand typically increases for power generation to run air conditioners.

Restoring U.S. Oil Reserve to Capacity Could Take Years, Cost $20 Billion

The U.S. faces a $20 billion, years-long effort to refill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve after past withdrawals, highlighting challenges in energy security and crude supply management.

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.

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.

South Dakota Governor Signs Bill Banning Eminent Domain for Carbon Pipeline

South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden has signed HB 1052 into law, protecting landowners' property rights by prohibiting the use of eminent domain for pipelines transporting carbon oxide.

Tidewater Midstream to Sell Canadian Roadway Network for $18 Million

Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure Ltd. has reached a deal to sell its Brazeau River Complex (BRC) roadway network to Canadian Resource Roadways LP (CRR) for CAD$24 million ($17.76 million).

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.

Williams to Invest $1.6 Billion in Natural Gas, Power Infrastructure Expansion

Williams Companies has unveiled plans for a $1.6 billion investment to build onsite natural gas and power infrastructure for an unnamed investment-grade client.

New Fortress Energy Extends Puerto Rico Gas Supply Deal

New Fortress Energy Inc. has extended its island-wide gas supply contract with the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) for another year. The contract covers 80 TBtu of natural gas supply.

BCUC Approves FortisBC's $50 Million Okanagan LNG Capacity Project

The British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) has approved FortisBC Energy Inc.'s Okanagan Capacity Mitigation Project, a crucial step in addressing natural gas supply concerns in the Okanagan region.

McDermott Completes Pipeline Work for Shell’s Whale Development in Gulf of Mexico

McDermott has successfully completed the engineering, procurement, construction, installation, and commissioning (EPCIC) work for Shell Offshore Inc.'s Whale development in the Gulf of Mexico. The project, which began in 2021, reached a key milestone last month, marking the start of oil production at the site.

U.S. DOE Approves Permit Extension for Exxon’s Golden Pass LNG

The U.S. Department of Energy said on Wednesday it has approved an extension of a permit for exports of liquefied natural gas from a Golden Pass LNG LLC project, jointly owned by QatarEnergy and ExxonMobil, being built in Texas.

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.

Enbridge Plans $2 Billion Upgrade for North America’s Largest Crude Pipeline

Enbridge plans a $2 billion upgrade to North America’s largest crude pipeline, enhancing capacity and reliability across its Mainline network through 2028.

South Korea, U.S. to Form Working Group on Alaska LNG Project, Trade Issues

South Korea and the United States have agreed to establish a working-level group to discuss a gas pipeline project in Alaska, energy, shipbuilding, tariffs and non-tariff barriers, South Korea's Industry Minister Ahn Duk-geun said on Tuesday.

Global News March 2025

Stay informed with the latest industry news and developments in the midstream sector. From pipeline projects to regulatory updates and company announcements, P&GJ's Global News column brings you the most important insights from around the world.

Projects March 2025

Explore the latest updates in pipeline and gas infrastructure, featuring new systems, expansions, and innovative developments shaping the industry. Stay informed on significant projects that enhance operational efficiency and drive growth in the energy sector.

Greenpeace Lawsuit Pays Off, Maybe

Editor-in-Chief Michael Reed unpacks the legal drama between Energy Transfer and Greenpeace, as a North Dakota jury awards the pipeline company nearly $667 million in damages. While Greenpeace seeks protection under European anti-SLAPP laws, the case highlights the growing global intersection of activism, infrastructure, and legal accountability.

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.

U.S. Natural Gas Prices Surge 8% on Record LNG Exports

U.S. natural gas futures jumped about 8% on Monday on record flows to liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants and forecasts for higher demand over the next two weeks than previously expected.

Baker Hughes, Frontier to Develop Wyoming Carbon Storage Hub

Baker Hughes has announced a partnership with Frontier Infrastructure to accelerate the development of the latter's large-scale carbon capture and storage (CCS) and power solutions in the United States.

Williams Eyes Expansion of Natural Gas Infrastructure

Glenn Koch, vice president-Project Execution at Williams, addressed the growing demand for natural gas and the role underground infrastructure will play in meeting energy needs.

Europe Soaks Up Most U.S. LNG Exports Amid Cold Weather, High Prices

Europe soaked up most U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports for the second straight month in February, as cold weather and strong prices pushed up demand for the superchilled gas across the Atlantic, according to preliminary data from financial firm LSEG.

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.

Canada’s Canceled Oil Pipelines: The Projects That Didn’t Make It

Canada’s energy sector has proposed several major oil pipelines in the past decade, but regulatory hurdles, environmental opposition, and political decisions led to the cancellation of key projects like Energy East, Northern Gateway, and Keystone XL. Here’s why these pipelines never got built.

Diversified Energy Closes $42 Million Summit Natural Resources Acquisition

Diversified Energy Company Plc has completed its acquisition of operated natural gas properties and midstream pipeline infrastructure from Summit Natural Resources.

KNOT Offshore Swaps Older Tanker for Newer Suezmax Vessel

KNOT Offshore Partners LP has agreed to swap its 2012-built shuttle tanker, Dan Sabia, for the 2021-built Live Knutsen, strengthening its fleet with a larger, industry-standard vessel.

Midwest Ethanol Expansion Delayed for South Dakota, Ohio by EPA

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said on Friday it would delay an action by one year to expand sales of higher ethanol blends of gasoline in South Dakota and Ohio, two of eight Midwestern states that requested the agency approve increased sales of the product.

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