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Nigeria Plans Strategic Fuel Reserve to Guard Against Supply Shocks

Nigeria will establish a strategic petroleum products reserve to improve energy security and reduce exposure to global supply disruptions, the country’s midstream and downstream regulator said. The move follows expanded local refining capacity.

Oman, Netherlands, Germany Agree on First Green Hydrogen Import Corridor

Industry groups from Oman, the Netherlands, and Germany have signed an agreement to develop the world’s first liquid hydrogen import corridor, linking ports in Duqm, Amsterdam, and Duisburg to support Europe's green energy transition.

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.

Petronas Secures Extra Gas Supply to Offset Pipeline Fire Disruptions

Malaysian oil and gas giant Petroliam Nasional said on April 16 it has secured additional gas supplies to minimize supply disruptions caused by the huge fire at the Putra Heights pipeline earlier this month.

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.

GAIL Nears Completion of 2,054-Mile Urja Ganga Pipeline Project

GAIL has completed over 97.6% of the 2,054-mile Pradhan Mantri Urja Ganga pipeline, with commercial gas transport underway across most of the route and full completion targeted for December 2025.

Pakistan Considers Buying U.S. Oil to Ease Trade Pressure

Pakistan is considering importing U.S. crude oil for the first time as part of a strategy to reduce trade imbalances and ease tariff pressure from the United States, according to sources familiar with the proposal.

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.

Trump Factor Fuels EU Debate Over Resuming Russian Gas Imports

As uncertainty grows over U.S. LNG reliability under a potential Trump presidency, EU leaders and energy executives are openly reconsidering Russian gas imports despite prior pledges to cut ties by 2027.

Dominican Republic Signs 15-Year LNG Deal with TotalEnergies for New Gas Plant

France's TotalEnergies has signed an agreement to supply 0.4 million tons of liquefied natural gas (LNG) annually to Enadom to power a future electricity plant, part of the Dominican Republic's plan to rely less on fuel oil and coal.

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.

Bulgaria to Boost Gas Imports From Greece by 50% in 2026

Bulgaria plans to increase its natural gas import capacity from Greece by 50% starting in January 2026, raising the total to 8 billion cubic meters annually, according to Bulgartransgaz. The move is part of broader efforts to strengthen regional energy security.

Eni, YPF Agree to Jointly Develop Argentina LNG Project with FLNG Units

Eni and Argentina's state energy company YPF have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly evaluate Eni’s participation in a key phase of the Argentina LNG project, the companies said on April 14.

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.

Greece's Alexandroupolis LNG Terminal to Restart in May, Reach Full Capacity by September

The Alexandroupolis liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in Greece will begin a gradual restart soon and reach full capacity by September, the vice president and managing director of the operator Gastrade said on Monday.

Iraq Approves Subsea Oil Pipeline Deal to Expand Export Capacity

Iraq has signed a deal with Italian contractor Micoperi and Turkey's Esta to build a 2.4 million barrels-per-day subsea oil export pipeline linking to its southern ports, aiming to boost offshore export capacity.

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.

Colombia Considers Long-Term Gas Imports to Ease Deficit, Cut Prices

The Colombian government could tie up long-term gas import contracts in a bid to cover its energy deficit and lower prices, Mines and Energy Minister Edwin Palma said on Friday.

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.

Venezuela Declares Economic Emergency as U.S. Crude, Gas Export Sanctions Hit

Venezuela's national assembly on Thursday passed a decree proposed by President Nicolas Maduro's government to declare a state of economic emergency in response to U.S. sanctions and tariffs.

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