North America
Intensity Launches Open Season for 208-Mile Bakken Gas Pipeline Expansion
Intensity Infrastructure has launched an open season for the Phase II Extension of its Bakken natural gas pipeline, seeking customer interest for a 208-mile expansion across eastern North Dakota.
Delfin Secures Final Permits for First U.S. Offshore LNG Export Facility
Delfin Midstream received final federal permits to launch the first U.S. offshore LNG export facility, securing MARAD and DOE approvals to move forward with its Louisiana Gulf project.
U.S. Natural Gas Prices Hover Near 10-Week Low as Market Awaits Storage Data
U.S. natural gas futures held near a 10-week low on April 17 as the market waited for direction from a federal report expected to show that energy firms added less gas to storage than usual last week as cool weather kept heating demand for the fuel higher than normal for this time of year.
India Considers Dropping Tariffs on U.S. Ethane, LPG in Trade Talks
India is considering removing import duties on U.S. ethane and LPG as part of ongoing trade talks with Washington aimed at reducing its trade surplus and tariff burden, sources say.
Enbridge Claims LNG Edge with Links to Every U.S. Gulf Coast Export Terminal
Enbridge says its natural gas transmission system is now connected to every operating liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility on the U.S. Gulf Coast, positioning the company as a key midstream player supporting America’s global LNG dominance.
NeuVentus Gets Green Light for Gas, Liquids Storage at Texas Salt Caverns
NeuVentus received approval to develop 12 salt caverns for gas and liquids storage at its TRU Hub project in Liberty County, Texas. The facility will serve growing demand from LNG, data centers, and industrial users along the Gulf Coast.
Australia's Woodside to Supply Louisiana LNG to Germany’s Uniper Under New Deal
Woodside Energy has signed LNG supply agreements with Germany’s Uniper for up to 2 million tonnes per annum, including long-term deliveries from its Louisiana LNG project. The deal supports Germany’s gas-fired power capacity.
Santos Eyes Early Start for Alaska Oil Project as Revenue Slips
Santos said its Pikka Phase 1 oil project in Alaska could begin production earlier than expected, despite a 7% drop in first-quarter revenue due to weaker crude sales and LNG prices. Analysts welcomed the potential early output.
Kinder Morgan Holds Profit Outlook as Natural Gas Demand Climbs
Kinder Morgan maintained its 2025 profit forecast, citing strong natural gas demand despite tariff-driven market uncertainty. The pipeline operator said LNG growth and data center usage continue to support bullish long-term trends.
Dozens Exit U.S. EIA, Threatening Release of Critical Energy Data, Sources Say
A wave of resignations at the U.S. Energy Information Administration is raising concerns about the future of key energy reports used by traders and industry leaders worldwide. Sources say dozens of employees have departed or accepted buyouts.
Army Corps Grants Emergency Status for Enbridge Line 5 Tunnel, Fast-Tracking Pipeline Permit
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has granted emergency status to Enbridge’s Line 5 tunnel project, expediting a key federal permit under President Trump’s energy emergency order. The move could accelerate pipeline construction beneath the Great Lakes.
Venture Global Starts Commercial Operations at Calcasieu Pass LNG Plant
Venture Global LNG has launched commercial operations at its Calcasieu Pass plant in Louisiana after more than three years of commissioning. The company will now begin long-term deliveries, though arbitration disputes with major buyers remain ongoing.
Australia's Woodside Hires Mexico Pacific CEO Bairstow to Lead Louisiana LNG Project
Woodside Energy has appointed Sarah Bairstow, CEO of Mexico Pacific, as senior vice president of its Louisiana LNG project. The move follows Woodside's recent $5.7 billion deal with Stonepeak to reduce its stake in the U.S. LNG plant.
414-Mile Iroquois Pipeline Expansions Clear Regulatory Hurdle in New York
New York clears key air permits for the 414-mile Iroquois Pipeline Expansion Project, advancing a compression-only upgrade aimed at ensuring gas reliability for downstate utilities despite climate policy concerns.
Vaquero Midstream Secures $400 Million for Delaware Basin Expansion Projects
Vaquero Midstream has secured a $400 million credit facility to support Delaware Basin expansion projects planned for 2025 and 2026, enhancing its gas gathering and processing infrastructure.
FERC Approves Enstor’s 33.5 Bcf Mississippi Gas Storage Expansion Project
FERC has approved Enstor’s plan to expand its Mississippi Hub gas storage facility, adding 33.5 Bcf of capacity by 2028 to support growing LNG and power generation demand in the Southeast.
ArcLight to Acquire Ownership Stakes in Kleen Power Gas Plant
ArcLight Capital Partners has signed definitive agreements to acquire equity interests in Kleen Energy Systems, a 620-megawatt natural gas-fired power plant in Connecticut, from Osaka Gas USA Corporation and Kyuden International Americas Inc.
NextDecade Signs 20-Year LNG Contract with TotalEnergies
NextDecade has signed a 20-year LNG supply deal with TotalEnergies for 1.5 MTPA from its planned fourth liquefaction train at the Rio Grande export terminal in Texas, supporting progress toward a final investment decision.
Energy Transfer Asks FERC to Extend Lake Charles LNG Construction Deadline
Energy Transfer has requested a three-year extension from federal regulators to complete construction of its Lake Charles LNG export facility, citing licensing delays, contractor shortages, and policy impacts from the Biden administration’s export moratorium.
Chinese Oil Storage Site Sanctioned by U.S. for Ties to Iran Crude Pipeline
The U.S. sanctioned a Chinese oil terminal connected to an undersea pipeline carrying Iranian crude, days before nuclear talks with Tehran. The move targets midstream infrastructure linked to Iran’s sanctioned oil trade.
ADNOC Considers Bid for Aethon’s U.S. Natural Gas Assets, Source Says
ADNOC is considering a potential bid for Aethon Energy’s U.S. natural gas assets, one of the largest privately held portfolios in the Haynesville shale. The move would expand ADNOC’s gas footprint as part of its global growth strategy.
South Bow to Resume Keystone Pipeline at Reduced Pressure Following Spill
South Bow plans to restart the Keystone pipeline by Tuesday following a 3,500-barrel oil spill in North Dakota. The restart remains subject to U.S. safety regulator approval and will operate under reduced pressure as part of federal and Canadian corrective action orders.
New Chair Sees SGA Uniting for Reliable Energy Future
Southern Gas Association Chair Cristie Neller outlines the industry’s path forward under the theme “Uniting for a Reliable Energy Future.” With record demand and rising infrastructure needs, SGA is leveraging training, collaboration, and leadership to strengthen the natural gas sector.
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.
U.S. Energy Secretary Says Iran’s Oil Exports Can Be Stopped Under Trump Plan
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the U.S. could stop Iran’s oil exports under President Trump’s renewed pressure campaign, citing the ability to track and block shipments as part of a broader strategy to prevent a nuclear-armed Iran.
PDVSA Suspends Oil Loading Approvals for Chevron, Disrupting Exports, Sources Say
Venezuela's state oil company PDVSA has canceled several authorizations it had granted U.S.-based producer Chevron to load and export Venezuelan crude in April, three sources with knowledge of the decision said on Thursday.
Control Rooms Crucial to Pipeline Compliance Operations
In 2007, the Pipeline Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) released a Notice of Preliminary Rule Making (NPRM), known as the Control Room Management (CRM) rule. Since the CRM rule went into full effect in 2012, pipeline operators have seen significant transformation in the control room operation.
TC Energy Pipeline Strike in Michigan Causes Gas Outage, Repairs Underway
TC Energy is responding to a third-party line strike that damaged a section of its ANR Pipeline System near Fennville, Michigan, on Wednesday afternoon, causing a gas outage in the area.
Cedar LNG Selects Contractor, Prepares for Pipeline Construction
Cedar LNG has selected Ledcor Haisla Limited Partnership (LHLP) to construct the pipeline component of its liquefied natural gas project near Kitimat, British Columbia.
Energy Transfer, MidOcean Agree to Jointly Develop Lake Charles LNG
U.S. pipeline operator Energy Transfer said on Wednesday it entered into a nonbinding agreement with MidOcean Energy to jointly develop the Lake Charles LNG export facility in Louisiana.
- Kinder Morgan Proposes 290-Mile Gas Pipeline Expansion Spanning Three States
- Valero Plans to Shut California Refinery, Takes $1.1 Billion Hit
- Three Killed, Two Injured in Accident at LNG Construction Site in Texas
- Tallgrass to Build New Permian-to-Rockies Pipeline, Targets 2028 Startup with 2.4 Bcf Capacity
- TC Energy Approves $900 Million Northwoods Pipeline Expansion for U.S. Midwest
- New Alternatives for Noise Reduction in Gas Pipelines
- EIG’s MidOcean Energy Acquires 20% Stake in Peru LNG, Including 254-Mile Pipeline
- Construction Begins on Ghana's $12 Billion Petroleum Hub, But Not Without Doubts
- DOE Considers Cutting Over $1.2 Billion in Carbon Capture Project Funding
- Valero Plans to Shut California Refinery, Takes $1.1 Billion Hit
