Regulation
Penn America CEO Meets with White House to Revive Pennsylvania LNG Terminal
Penn America Energy’s CEO visited the White House to advance plans for a Pennsylvania LNG export terminal, reviving a long-delayed project facing local opposition and political scrutiny.
U.S. Moves to Block Enterprise Products’ Exports to China Over Security Risk
Enterprise Products says the U.S. plans to block its ethane exports to China, citing military end-use concerns. The move threatens 2.2 million barrels of cargo and raises new trade tensions.
Trump Wants to Shut 1 Million-Barrel Heating Oil Reserve in Northeast
President Trump's new budget proposal calls for shutting down the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve, a 1-million-barrel emergency fuel stockpile created to protect consumers during winter fuel shortages.
SoCalGas' Aliso Canyon Site, Home to Historic Methane Leak, Moves Toward Closure
California regulators are developing a plan to close the Aliso Canyon gas storage site, years after the nation’s worst methane leak. What does it mean for energy storage and the future of gas?
Marcellus and Utica Push Ahead Despite Regulatory Hurdles
As President Trump’s administration signals support for domestic energy, midstream leaders in the Marcellus and Appalachian region push for permitting reform, expanded pipeline infrastructure, and policy changes to drive oil and gas growth.
Controversial 98-Mile Gas Pipeline to Link Malta, Italy Draws EU Pushback
A gas pipeline between Malta and Italy has become one of the EU’s most contentious energy projects — with ties to scandal, climate backlash, and high-stakes political pressure. What’s really behind the Melita pipeline debate?
Texas Supreme Court Overturns $6 Million Ruling Against American Midstream
The Texas Supreme Court has reversed a $6 million judgment against American Midstream, siding with Haynes Boone’s appellate team in a high-profile contract dispute involving Rainbow Energy.
U.S. Axes 24 Clean Energy Projects, Including Exxon’s Baytown Hydrogen Plan
The U.S. Department of Energy has canceled more than $3.7 billion in clean energy awards issued under the Biden administration, including a major hydrogen project at ExxonMobil's Baytown refinery. The move aligns with the Trump administration's broader rollback of climate policies.
Sempra’s Port Arthur Phase 2 Gets Final U.S. Approval to Export LNG
Sempra's Port Arthur Phase 2 project in Texas has received final approval from the U.S. Department of Energy to export liquefied natural gas, marking the first such authorization under President Trump. The project is expected to export nearly 2 Bcf/d once completed.
Australia Approves Viva Energy’s Geelong LNG Terminal as Gas Shortage Looms
Viva Energy has received a key approval for its Geelong LNG terminal in Victoria, aiming to address mounting gas shortage risks on Australia’s east coast. The company now looks toward final investment decisions with an eye on first gas by winter 2028.
Williams to Revive Constitution, NESE Pipelines in Joint Effort with Regulators
Williams announced on Thursday its efforts with federal and state regulators to revive two previously canceled natural gas pipelines from Pennsylvania to New York. Williams canceled Constitution in 2020 after years of fighting for permits from New York regulators and canceled NESE in 2024 after fighting for permits from regulators in both New York and New Jersey.
U.S.-Licensed Buyers of Venezuelan Crude Load Final Cargoes as Deadline Passes
The U.S. Treasury and State departments gave companies including Chevron, Maurel & Prom and Repsol until May 27 to receive cargoes of Venezuelan crude, fuel and byproducts as authorizations granted in recent years were revoked in March as part of the Trump administration's harder stance towards the sanctioned country.
Australia Clears Woodside to Run North West Shelf LNG Plant to 2070
Australia conditionally approved on Wednesday a request by Woodside Energy to extend until 2070 the life of its North West Shelf gas plant, following a six-year review dogged by delays, appeals and backlash from green groups.
Europe Gas Price Surges Following Norway Outages, U.S. Tariff Delays
Dutch wholesale gas prices rose on Monday morning, supported by an extension in Norwegian outages and a delay in U.S. tariffs on European goods. Norway's Troll gas field has seen varying degrees of outages over the past week, with operator Equinor on Monday morning extending capacity cuts to Saturday.
Iraq Oil Ministry Sues Kurdish Government over U.S. Oil and Gas Contracts
The legal challenge is the latest obstacle to the resumption of flows through the Iraq-Turkey oil pipeline that have been halted since March 2023, despite pressure by the U.S. Trump administration.
Freeport LNG Brings Final Storage Tank Back Online Following 2022 Fire
Freeport LNG has returned its third storage tank to service with regulatory approval, completing the recovery from a 2022 incident that damaged the facility.
Continental Accuses Hess of Artificially Inflating Midstream Fees, Costing It $69 Million
Continental Resources has filed a lawsuit against Hess Corp., alleging it was defrauded of up to $69 million through inflated midstream service fees tied to Bakken wells, shifting value to Hess Midstream at the expense of non-operating partners.
Gas Pipeline Blocked in 2020 Could Be Revived in Empire Wind Deal
A federal-state compromise to lift a stop-work order on New York’s Empire Wind project may revive a long-blocked natural gas pipeline from Pennsylvania, potentially reshaping midstream infrastructure plans in the Northeast.
U.S. DOE to Resume LNG Export Permit Decisions After Policy Pause
The U.S. Department of Energy will begin reviewing pending LNG export permits for non-FTA countries after completing a study on environmental and economic impacts, ending a pause enacted under the Biden administration.
Oil Companies Face Spill Liability Under New Guyana Law
Guyana’s parliament has passed a bill requiring oil companies to provide financial assurance for oil spills and comply with stricter regulations, holding them liable for damages as offshore production climbs past 900,000 barrels per day.
Iowa Senate Passes Bill Tightening Rules on Carbon Pipeline Land Seizures
The Iowa Senate passed a bill tightening requirements for carbon pipeline companies to use eminent domain, adding landowner protections and new limits on pipeline operations amid growing pushback from rural communities.
U.S. LNG Developers Target 2025 FIDs Despite Trade Headwinds
U.S. LNG developers are moving forward with over 90 MTPA in new export capacity despite cost concerns, trade tariffs, and supply chain risks. Projects from Cheniere, Venture Global, and Woodside are among those targeting FID in 2025.
EPA to Rule on Backlog of Refinery Biofuel Exemption Requests
The EPA plans to issue decisions on more than 160 pending refinery biofuel exemption requests, marking a shift in biofuels policy and potentially impacting blending, RIN markets, and midstream operations starting in 2026.
Venture Global Pushes FERC to Reapprove CP2 LNG Project in Louisiana
Venture Global is urging FERC to reapprove its CP2 LNG terminal in Louisiana—set to be the largest in the U.S.—following a completed environmental review showing no significant air quality impacts.
Aramco Signs $90 Billion in U.S. Deals as Trump Gulf Visit Sparks New Tie-Ups
Saudi Aramco announced $90 billion in preliminary deals with major U.S. firms during Trump’s Gulf visit, highlighting expanded partnerships across energy, AI, and digital infrastructure.
U.S. House Bill Seeks $1.5 Billion to Refill Strategic Petroleum Reserve
A U.S. House budget bill proposes over $1.5 billion to replenish and maintain the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and cancels a planned oil sale, aiming to rebuild the emergency crude stockpile.
Democratic States Sue to Block Trump’s National 'Energy Emergency'
Fifteen Democratic state attorneys general have sued to block President Trump’s national energy emergency order, arguing it unlawfully bypasses environmental reviews to fast-track energy project permits.
U.S. Regulators Recommend Approval for Venture Global’s CP2 LNG Project
Venture Global’s proposed CP2 LNG project in Louisiana received a favorable final environmental review from U.S. regulators, paving the way for potential approval of what could become the largest LNG export facility in the country.
LNG Exporters Fight Trump Rule Mandating U.S.-Built Tankers
LNG exporters are pushing back against a Trump administration rule requiring U.S.-built tankers for LNG shipments, warning the mandate could disrupt exports amid limited shipbuilding capacity.
Energy Transfer Nears FID on Lake Charles LNG Project After Signing Buyer
Energy Transfer moved closer to sanctioning its Lake Charles LNG export project after securing a key Japanese buyer, boosting committed sales to 10.5 MTPA as it targets a final investment decision by year-end.
- 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
- 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
- Newsom Seeks to Aid Struggling Refiners Following Valero’s California Exit
