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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.
Iraqi Kurdistan Oil Exports Still Blocked After Failed Talks
Talks to resume Iraqi Kurdistan oil exports to Turkey ended without a deal, despite U.S. pressure to restart flows amid global supply concerns.
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.
BP, Mauritania Detect Gas Leak at Greater Tortue Ahmeyim Project Offshore West Africa
A gas leak has been detected at a well of the BP-operated Greater Tortue Ahmeyim gas project offshore Senegal and Mauritania, the British company and Mauritania's environment ministry said on Wednesday.
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.
Ireland Approves Emergency Floating LNG Facility to Address Gas Supply Risks
The Irish government has approved development of a temporary emergency facility for importing and storing liquefied natural gas (LNG), it said on Tuesday.
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.
Kazakhstan Plans 12% Increase in CPC Pipeline Exports for March
Kazakhstan plans to lift its oil supplies via the CPC pipeline, its main exporting route, by 12% in March from February, according to the energy ministry, signaling an increase in the country's output despite efforts to comply with an OPEC+ deal.
Oil Flows via Druzhba Pipeline to Czech Republic Stopped, Mero Says
Oil flows via the Russian pipeline Druzhba to the Czech Republic stopped again, but there is no threat of shortages, Czech pipeline operator Mero said on Tuesday.
Vitol to Supply LNG to Philippines Under 10-Year Deal
Vitol Asia Pte Ltd. has signed a 10-year liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply agreement with LNGPH, a consortium of South Premiere Power Corporation and Excellent Energy Resources Inc.
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
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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.
Shell's LNG Outlook for Asia Faces Volume-Price Dilemma
It's not really a surprise that one of the world's largest liquefied natural gas companies is bullish about the long-term view for the super-chilled fuel, but Shell's outlook also has inherent contradictions.
Turkey Wants Iraq-Turkey Oil Pipeline Flowing at Maximum Capacity
Turkey wants an Iraq-Turkey oil pipeline to operate at maximum capacity once it resumes flows through Turkey's Ceyhan, Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar was quoted as saying by the state-owned Anadolu news agency on Sunday.
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.
India to Launch World's Longest LPG Pipeline, Stretching 1,740 Miles, by June
India is set to commission the world’s longest LPG pipeline, stretching 1,740 miles, by June, a major milestone for the country’s energy infrastructure.
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.
- 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
- U.S. Pipeline Expansion to Add 99 Bcf/d, Mostly for LNG Export, Report Finds
- US Poised to Become Net Exporter of Crude Oil in 2023
- 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
- Valero Plans to Shut California Refinery, Takes $1.1 Billion Hit
