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U.S.-China Trade War Reshapes Global LPG Flows, Pressures Prices

China is shifting away from U.S. LPG imports due to new tariffs, boosting demand for Middle East supply and altering global liquefied petroleum gas trade routes. The disruption is expected to affect prices, inventories, and global petrochemical markets.

Delfin Secures Final Permits for First U.S. Offshore LNG Export Facility

Delfin Midstream received final federal permits to launch the first U.S. offshore LNG export facility, securing MARAD and DOE approvals to move forward with its Louisiana Gulf project.

NeuVentus Gets Green Light for Gas, Liquids Storage at Texas Salt Caverns

NeuVentus received approval to develop 12 salt caverns for gas and liquids storage at its TRU Hub project in Liberty County, Texas. The facility will serve growing demand from LNG, data centers, and industrial users along the Gulf Coast.

Dozens Exit U.S. EIA, Threatening Release of Critical Energy Data, Sources Say

A wave of resignations at the U.S. Energy Information Administration is raising concerns about the future of key energy reports used by traders and industry leaders worldwide. Sources say dozens of employees have departed or accepted buyouts.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Musk’s xAI Doubled Gas Turbines at Tennessee Data Center Without Permits, Groups Say

Elon Musk’s xAI allegedly installed more gas turbines at its Tennessee data center without proper permits, potentially violating the Clean Air Act, according to local environmental groups. The expanded operations may make xAI a top pollution source in Memphis.

Caspian Pipeline Resumes Partial Kazakh Oil Loadings After Russian Court Ruling

The Caspian Pipeline Consortium resumed loading oil at one of two previously shut Black Sea's moorings, it said on Wednesday, after a court lifted restrictions placed on the Western-backed group's facility by a Russian transport regulator.

Azerbaijan Threatens to Shift Gas Exports Without EU Policy Changes

The European Union must reassess its financing and policies on long-term contracts if it wants to keep importing natural gas from Azerbaijan, President Ilham Aliyev said on Wednesday, adding Baku may seek other export markets instead.

Mexico Weighs Increasing Fracking to Cut U.S. Pipeline Gas Dependence

Mexico is exploring a potential expansion of fracking to reduce its reliance on U.S. natural gas imports, which currently meet 72% of its demand. Most of the imported gas is delivered via pipeline from the Permian and Eagle Ford Basins.

FERC Approves 122-Mile Ridgeline Gas Pipeline Expansion in Tennessee

FERC has approved Enbridge subsidiary East Tennessee Natural Gas's $1.1 billion, 122-mile Ridgeline Expansion Project to supply TVA's new power plant in Tennessee with up to 300,000 Dth/day of natural gas.

Occidental, 1PointFive Secure First EPA Permits for CO₂ Storage from Texas DAC Facility

Occidental and 1PointFive secured the first EPA Class VI permits to store carbon dioxide from their STRATOS Direct Air Capture facility in Texas, marking a milestone in carbon sequestration technology.

Traverse Pipeline Approved to Move 1.75 Bcf/d of Gas Along 160-Mile South Texas–Katy Route

WhiteWater and partners MPLX LP, Enbridge Inc., and Targa Resources Corp. have reached a final investment decision (FID) to build the bi-directional Traverse Pipeline.

DOE Considers Cutting Over $1.2 Billion in Carbon Capture Project Funding

The U.S. Department of Energy is considering cutting over $1.2 billion in funding for carbon capture projects, jeopardizing early-stage and commercial-scale efforts aimed at reducing emissions through capture, transport, and storage technologies.

Tariff Fight Could Rattle U.S. LNG Exports, Push Gas Prices Higher

U.S. natural gas prices are already up by around 80% from a year ago, but are due for a fresh jolt from the knock-on effects of the latest round of trade tariffs imposed by the U.S. government on goods entering the country.

U.S. DOE Identifies 16 Federal Sites for AI Data Centers, Energy Projects

The U.S. Department of Energy has identified 16 federal sites for potential AI data centers and energy infrastructure. A new RFI seeks public input on development strategies, with operations targeted for 2027.

FERC Grants Final Approval for Venture Global’s Calcasieu Pass LNG to Begin Full Service

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has granted Venture Global approval to begin full commercial operations at its Calcasieu Pass LNG facility in Louisiana, including the TransCameron pipeline, starting April 15.

U.S. to Rescind Biden-Era 7-Year Deadline on LNG Export Projects

The U.S. Department of Energy is rescinding a Biden-era policy requiring LNG projects to begin exports within seven years of approval. The move restores flexibility for developers like Energy Transfer and reflects growing industry pressure for regulatory reform.

Boardwalk’s Texas Gas Launches Open Season for 2 Bcf/d Marcellus-to-Louisiana Pipeline Expansion

Texas Gas has launched an open season for its Borealis pipeline project, a 2 Bcf/d expansion connecting Marcellus and Utica supplies to key markets across the Midwest and Gulf Coast. The project leverages existing infrastructure to meet growing U.S. energy demand.

Gas Producers Warn Australia Opposition’s Export Plan Could Deepen Supply Shortfall

Shell, Chevron, and ExxonMobil executives warn that Australia's opposition gas export plan could worsen supply shortages and deter investment. The proposal would force producers to divert more gas to the domestic market, raising concerns ahead of the May 3 election.

Angry at Putin, Trump Warns of Tariffs on Russian Oil Imports

President Trump threatened secondary tariffs on Russian oil buyers if Moscow blocks efforts to end the war in Ukraine, expressing anger at Putin and warning of further trade penalties. The move could impact major importers like India and China.

Spotlight on Africa: Constraints Hamper Progress of LNG Export Project Plan

Civil society opposition and tightening global climate finance policies are slowing Africa’s LNG export ambitions. From Mozambique to Nigeria, major projects face delays amid human rights concerns, investor scrutiny, and calls for stricter decarbonization efforts.

DOE Funding Cuts Could Derail Carbon Removal Projects in Texas, Louisiana

The U.S. Department of Energy is reviewing whether to cut funding to two major carbon removal hubs in Texas and Louisiana. The projects, launched under the Biden administration, could lose hundreds of millions in grants amid shifting policy priorities.

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