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Armenia Wants Russian Army Outposts on Azerbaijan Border Amid Tensions
Tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan, two former Soviet republics, are watched closely abroad for any threat to Azeri gas and oil pipelines and the risk of regional powers Turkey and Russia being dragged into any conflict.
TC Energy to Switch to Green Power to Run N. American Energy Pipelines
Canadian pipeline operator TC Energy Corp could spend billions of dollars on its plans to lower emissions by switching to renewable energy to run its huge network of U.S. and Canadian oil and gas pipelines.
Mexican Methane Leak Rate 'Alarming' for Climate Change, Report Says
To blame for Mexico's poor record are mostly high emissions at midstream facilities that gather, compress, and process the gas, the report says. Other culprits are venting and flaring.
Wintershall Dea Says Europe Needs More Gas from All Sources
Oil and gas producer Wintershall Dea, which has a 70% gas portfolio, said Europe needed multi-sourced gas to support decarbonization away from coal and to create a platform for future hydrogen production from carbon-free energy.
Spire Seeks U.S. Backing for Missouri NatGas Pipeline to Avoid Outages
U.S. natural gas company Spire Inc's Spire STL Pipeline unit filed an emergency application with U.S. energy regulators to keep the STL gas pipeline in service ahead of this winter to avoid gas service outages in St. Louis.
Operator Says Nord Stream 2 Gas Pipeline is Almost Finished
The much-politicized Nord Stream 2 undersea gas pipeline from Russia to Germany is 99% complete, the pipeline operator said Wednesday, after the pipelay vessel Akademik Cherskiy finished its initially planned workload.
Polish PGNiG Ends LNG Deal Over U.S. Texas Port Arthur Delays
PGNiG has terminated a deal with U.S. firm Sempra Energy for LNG supplies from the Texas Port Arthur project due to delays, Poland's biggest gas company said on Tuesday.
Gazprom to Pay 349 million Euros in Advance to Use Bulgarian Pipeline
Russia's state gas company Gazprom has agreed to pay 349 million euros ($412 million) in advance for capacity on the Bulgarian extension of the TurkStream gas pipeline, Bulgarian state network operator Bulgartransgaz said.
Enagas First-Half Net Profit Falls on Lower Fees in Spain
Spanish gas grid operator Enagas said its first-half net profit fell 9.8% to 213 million euros ($251.28 million) after a change of regulations in 2020 forced it to charge lower fees in Spain.
Gazprom Trunk Gas Pipeline Ablaze After Leak in Russia
A trunk pipeline belonging to Russian gas giant Gazprom leaked and caught ablaze in the Perm region on Monday, but no one has been hurt, the company said.
Mozambique President Nyusi Says Army Gaining Ground in Insurgency-Hit Region
Nyusi was addressing the nation on the crisis that was triggered when the insurgents in March attacked the coastal town of Palma, near natural gas projects worth $60 billion that are meant to transform Mozambique's economy.
Enbridge U.S. TETCO NatGas Pipe Prepares to Return to Full Service
Enbridge Inc's Texas Eastern Transmission unit said it provided all the information federal safety regulators requested and is preparing to increase pressure in its Pennsylvania to Mississippi pipeline as soon regulators approve.
German Hydrogen Council: Pipelines Most Economical Way to Move Hydrogen
Germany’s National Hydrogen Council determined pipeline transport is the most economical option to move hydrogen for distances up to about 10,000 km (6,213 mi), even if it would require building new pipelines.
U.S. Drillers Add Oil and Gas Rigs for Fourth Week in a Row
U.S. energy firms added oil and natural gas rigs for a fourth week in a row for the first time since May, spurred by higher oil prices although growth in drilling has been modest as producers favor spending austerity.
Dutch Government Grants Subsidy to PosHYdon, Offshore Green Hydrogen Production Project
The Netherlands Enterprise Agency has awarded a subsidy of 3.6 million euro to the PosHYdon project, which is the world's first offshore green hydrogen pilot on a working platform.
EU States to Discuss U.S.-Germany Nord Stream 2 Deal, Commission Says
The European Union reiterated that the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline between Russia and Germany was "not of common EU interest" but will discuss a deal between the United States and Germany agreed to this week.
Biden Admin Reveals Decade-Old China Pipeline Hack, Plans for Cybersecurity Talks
The Biden administration revealed Chinese state-sponsored hackers between 2011 and 2013 targeted nearly two dozen U.S. oil and natural gas pipeline operators with the goal of “holding U.S. pipeline infrastructure at risk."
Russia Rejects Aspects of Germany-U.S. Accord on Nord Stream 2 Pipeline
The Kremlin said it disagreed with some statements in an agreement between the United States and Germany on the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, insisting that Russia had never used energy as a tool of political pressure.
Canada's Quebec Rejects LNG Export Project, Citing Environmental Concerns
The Canadian province of Quebec on Wednesday rejected a liquefied natural gas export project for the Port of Saguenay, citing environmental concerns, in the latest blow to North American LNG development.
Ukraine Fights Rearguard Action Against Nord Stream 2 After U.S. and Germany Unveil Deal
Ukraine has started official consultations with the European Union and Germany about Nord Stream 2, Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said on Wednesday, ratcheting up Kyiv's opposition to the pipeline which it says is a threat to Europe's security.
U.S., Germany Strike Nord Stream 2 Pipeline Deal to Push Back on Russian 'Aggression'
The United States and Germany on Wednesday unveiled an agreement on the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline under which Berlin pledged to respond to any attempt by Russia to use energy as a weapon against Ukraine and other Central and Eastern European countries.
Germany's Merkel Discussed Nord Stream 2 with Putin
German Chancellor Angela Merkel spoke on the phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, hours before the expected publication of Germany-United States agreement on the contested Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline.
U.S., Germany to Vow Action on Russia in Nord Stream 2 Deal
The United States and Germany will take action against Russia if it uses the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline to harm Ukraine or other Eastern European countries, according to two sources familiar with a bilateral agreement expected on Wednesday.
Nisga'a Nation, Rockies LNG and Western LNG Propose New LNG Project
Two natural gas pipeline projects are being evaluated for Ksi Lisims LNG. Both pipeline projects have received regulatory approvals following robust environmental assessment processes and can connect resources in northeastern BC to the proposed project site.
Perspective: Energy Pipelines Controversial Now, But One Helped Win World War II
Oil and gas pipelines have become flashpoints in discussions of climate change. From the Atlantic coast to the Dakotas, pipelines that would deliver fossil fuels to customers have sparked protests and legal challenges.
WBI Energy Begins Construction on ND Natural Gas Pipeline Project
WBI Energy, a subsidiary of MDU Resources Group, began construction this week on the North Bakken Expansion project in North Dakota. This natural gas pipeline expansion will have capacity to transport 250 million cubic feet of natural gas per day from the Bakken Formation.
U.S. Announces New Cybersecurity Requirements for Critical Pipeline Owners
The Department of Homeland Security required owners and operators of critical pipelines that transport hazardous liquids and natural gas to implement "urgently needed protections against cyber intrusions."
U.S., Germany to Announce Deal on Nord Stream 2 Pipeline in Coming Days
The United States and Germany are expected to announce a deal resolving their longstanding dispute over Russia's $11 billion Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline in coming days, sources familiar with the matter said on Monday.
Nigeria Seeks $1 Billion for Key Gas Pipeline as it Awaits Chinese Lending
Nigeria is seeking $1 billion so work can continue on a gas pipeline costing up to $2.8 billion after Chinese lenders which had pledged to offer most of the funds did not disburse cash as quickly as expected.
Biden, Merkel Fail to Resolve Differences About Nord Stream 2 Gas Pipeline
President Joe Biden and German Chancellor Angela Merkel failed to settle their dispute over Russia's Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline but said they agreed that Moscow must not be allowed to use energy as a weapon to coerce its neighbors.
- 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
- Enbridge Adds Turboexpanders at Pipeline Sites to Power Data Centers in Canada, Pennsylvania
- Great Basin Gas Expansion Draws Strong Shipper Demand in Northern Nevada
- 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
