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TC Energy Approves $900 Million Northwoods Pipeline Expansion for U.S. Midwest
TC Energy approved its $900 million Northwoods expansion project to add 0.4 Bcf/d of natural gas capacity in the U.S. Midwest by 2029. The project will meet growing demand from power generation and data centers and is backed by a 20-year contract.
Golar LNG to Supply Second Vessel as Argentina Ramps Up Floating LNG Project
Argentina's Southern Energy Project said on Friday it has agreed with Golar LNG a contract for a second liquefaction vessel with a capacity of 3.5 million metric tons of liquefied natural gas (LNG) per year, a vessel which should arrive in the country in 2028.
INGAA President Urges Congress to Reform Permitting Rules for Natural Gas Pipelines
INGAA President Amy Andryszak urged Congress to reform permitting laws that are delaying natural gas pipeline projects, citing growing energy demand and challenges posed by duplicative reviews and litigation.
Venezuela Oil Exports Drop 20% as Chevron Cargoes Canceled Over Sanctions Dispute
Venezuela's oil exports dropped 20% in April after state-run PDVSA canceled Chevron cargoes over sanctions-related payment issues, leaving ports idle and shipments returning.
BKV, Comstock Partner to Develop Carbon Capture Projects at Texas Gas Plants
BKV Corp. and Comstock Resources will partner to develop carbon capture projects at Texas gas processing plants, aiming to permanently store CO2 and advance low-carbon natural gas production.
ONEOK Profit Slips on Higher Costs Despite Gains From Pipeline Acquisitions
ONEOK reported a slight dip in first-quarter profit due to higher costs, but core pipeline and NGL segments saw gains from recent acquisitions, including EnLink and Medallion.
Ukraine Increases Gas Imports by 40% to Meet Supply Needs
Ukraine has increased natural gas imports by nearly 40%, turning to Hungary and Poland to offset war-related production losses and meet growing demand ahead of the winter season.
QatarEnergy Nears Long-Term LNG Supply Deal with Japan
QatarEnergy is in advanced discussions with Japanese buyers including JERA and Mitsui for a long-term LNG supply deal from its North Field expansion project, aiming to secure its dominance in the key Asian market.
TC Energy Signals Wave of New Gas Pipeline Projects on Rising Power Demand
TC Energy expects a major increase in gas infrastructure projects in late 2025 and 2026, driven by North America's coal-to-gas shift, rising power demand and LNG growth opportunities.
Technip Energies to Deliver Engineering for Qatar Offshore Gas Compression Project
Technip Energies has been awarded a detailed engineering contract for QatarEnergy LNG’s NFPS COMP 4 offshore compression project, advancing Qatar’s major natural gas expansion plans.
UK Supermajor BP to Supply Feed Gas to Woodside’s Louisiana LNG Project
In a strategic move to support its Louisiana LNG project, Woodside Energy signed a long-term gas supply agreement with BP for up to 640 billion cubic feet of natural gas, expanding its global LNG footprint and advancing U.S. midstream development.
Tankers Bottleneck at Aging Venezuela Oil Port Before U.S. Export Deadline
Oil tankers are queuing at Venezuela’s deteriorating La Salina port ahead of the U.S. license expiry on May 27, triggering delays as PDVSA pushes new crude exports.
Equinor Sees Summer Gas Squeeze in Europe, Calls for More LNG Cargoes
Equinor expects a tight European gas market this summer due to low storage levels and rising LNG demand, estimating 200–300 more cargoes will be needed compared to last year.
LNG Surges, Oil Stalls: Trump's Energy Agenda Faces Headwinds from Trade Turmoil
Just 100 days into President Donald Trump's second term, oil prices have slumped over 20% to below many U.S. producers' breakeven costs as investors lose confidence amid tariff and policy uncertainty - undercutting Trump's push for U.S. energy dominance.
Indian Oil Inks $1.4 Billion LNG Supply Deal with Trafigura
Indian Oil Corp. has signed a five-year LNG import deal with Trafigura worth up to $1.4 billion, with supplies starting in the second half of 2025 and pricing linked to the U.S. Henry Hub.
Colombian Oil, Gas Guild Urges Action to Curb E&P Decline, Address Gas Shortfall
The main Colombian guild for oil, gas, and energy service companies proposed on Tuesday several measures to mitigate the drop in exploration and production (E&P) of oil and to take on the natural gas deficit in the South American country.
Three Killed, Two Injured in Accident at LNG Construction Site in Texas
Three workers were killed and two others injured early Tuesday in an accident at Sempra's Port Arthur LNG construction site in Texas. Lead contractor Bechtel has suspended operations while the incident is investigated.
Golden Pass LNG Receives FERC Approval to Commission Key Systems
FERC has granted Golden Pass LNG approval to commission several key systems at its Texas export terminal, advancing the project toward startup.
Phillips 66 to Build 300 MMcf/d Gas Processing Plant in Permian
Phillips 66 plans a new 300 MMcf/d Iron Mesa gas plant in the Permian Basin as part of its midstream expansion, announced alongside a first-quarter loss.
Vaquero Midstream to Build 70-Mile Pipeline, Expand Gas Processing Near Waha Hub
Vaquero Midstream plans a 70-mile gas pipeline and a 200 MMcf/d cryogenic plant to expand operations in the Southern Delaware Basin near the Waha Hub.
German Gas Operators Warn EU-Aligned Storage Plan Could Squeeze Supplies
German gas storage operators are pushing back against a draft plan to align national storage targets with EU rules, warning that inconsistent fill level requirements could unfairly burden some sites and jeopardize winter supply security.
Gulf of Mexico Looking ‘Economically Viable’ in Coming Years
Since the beginning of 2025, with the advent of a second Trump administration, think tanks and energy consultants alike have been busy contemplating what a return to a “drill, baby drill” philosophy will mean to the U.S. and global energy space.
Congress Renews Efforts to Improve Pipeline Safety Law
The Trump administration appears to be more interested in energizing the federal pipeline safety regulator than the Biden administration ever was.
Scotland's Grangemouth Oil Refinery Ends Crude Processing, Begins Layoffs
Grangemouth, Scotland's only oil refinery, has ceased crude processing as Petroineos transitions the site into an import terminal, triggering job cuts and marking the end of an era for the aging facility.
Showing the Show-Me State
In this month's Editor's Notebook, Editor-in-Chief Michael Reed unpacks how federal regulators stepped in to take control of Missouri’s natural gas pipeline safety enforcement after years of inadequate penalties, and what it means for the Show-Me State’s residents, utilities and lawmakers.
Woodside Greenlights $17.5 Billion Louisiana LNG Project
Woodside Energy has approved a $17.5 billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Louisiana, targeting first production in 2029, as the company expands its global LNG portfolio.
Oil Price Slump Sparks Fears Over Big Oil Dividends, Buybacks
When Exxon Mobil and Chevron report first-quarter results this week, investors will be focused on how falling oil prices have increased the risk to dividends and share repurchases for the rest of 2025.
HYCO1, Malaysia LNG Team Up for Major CO₂ Utilization Project in Sarawak
HYCO1 and Malaysia LNG sign a memorandum to develop a major carbon capture and utilization project in Sarawak, using breakthrough technology to turn CO₂ into valuable chemical and fuel products by 2029.
North American Gas Boom Ahead as LNG, Power Demand Accelerate, Report Says
Wood Mackenzie’s 2050 Strategic Planning Outlook projects strong growth for North American natural gas markets, driven by LNG exports, power demand, and infrastructure expansion amid a shift to higher-cost supply.
Trump Policies Help Louisiana Challenge Texas as Gulf Coast LNG Leader
Louisiana is emerging as a major Gulf Coast LNG hub under Trump-era energy policies, fueled by rising exports, new pipelines, and major investments in natural gas infrastructure.
- 1,000-Mile Pipeline Exit Plan by Hope Gas Alarms West Virginia Producers
- Valero Plans to Shut California Refinery, Takes $1.1 Billion Hit
- Greenpeace Ordered to Pay $667 Million to Energy Transfer Over Dakota Access Pipeline Protests
- Three Killed, Two Injured in Accident at LNG Construction Site in Texas
- Enbridge Plans $2 Billion Upgrade for North America’s Largest Crude Pipeline
- New Alternatives for Noise Reduction in Gas Pipelines
- Construction Begins on Ghana's $12 Billion Petroleum Hub, But Not Without Doubts
- 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
- South Dakota Governor Signs Bill Banning Eminent Domain for Carbon Pipeline
