Technology/R&D
U.S. Carbon Capture JV Launches Backed by $500 Million Investment
BKV Corp. and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners formed a $500 million joint venture to develop carbon capture projects in the U.S., starting with Barnett Zero and Eagle Ford.
Bukit Asam Advances $3.1 Billion Coal-to-Synthetic Gas Project in Indonesia
Indonesia’s Bukit Asam plans a $3.1 billion plant to convert low-grade coal into synthetic natural gas, aiming to boost domestic gas supply and compete with LNG imports.
BKV, Comstock Partner to Develop Carbon Capture Projects at Texas Gas Plants
BKV Corp. and Comstock Resources will partner to develop carbon capture projects at Texas gas processing plants, aiming to permanently store CO2 and advance low-carbon natural gas production.
Processing Raw Biogas into RNG for Pipeline Blending
In these days of growing efforts to reduce the effects of climate change, the agriculture sector is often cited as a major source of greenhouse gases (GHGs), including methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O), with those two sources combined accounting for about 10% of global non-carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.
Netherlands Commits to Carbon Storage Project After Shell, Total Withdraw from Pipeline Plans
The Netherlands has pledged $726 million to support its largest carbon storage project after Shell and TotalEnergies withdrew from investing in pipeline infrastructure. The move aims to keep the Aramis project on track to meet 2030 climate goals.
Exploring Anode Performance in Presence of AC Source
Cathodic protection (CP) is a technique to reduce the corrosion of a metal surface by making that surface the cathode of an electrochemical cell. The cathode in an electrochemical cell is the electrode where reduction (and no corrosion) occurs.
Duke Energy Orders Up to 11 Gas Turbines in GE Vernova Deal
Duke Energy will acquire up to 11 gas turbines from GE Vernova to meet rising power demand across its U.S. service areas. The deal supports Duke's grid modernization strategy and follows GE’s major U.S. manufacturing expansion.
UK, Eni Greenlight Liverpool Bay CCS Project with New Pipeline Network
UK and Italian energy firm Eni have approved the launch of the Liverpool Bay carbon capture project, which includes construction of a 22-mile pipeline network to transport industrial CO₂ for offshore storage as part of the HyNet CCS cluster.
South Dakota Rejects 700-Mile Carbon Pipeline Permit for Summit Carbon Solutions
South Dakota regulators have denied Summit Carbon Solutions' permit to build 700 miles of its planned carbon dioxide pipeline through the state, citing route viability and landowner opposition.
IMI Provides Digital Valve Controls for Alaskan Pipelines
IMI is ready to deliver 15 QuickTrak Digital Valve Control System and Positioners for one of the world’s largest oil pipelines, which spans approximately 800 miles (1,287 km) across Alaska, marking a significant step forward in enhancing the efficiency and safety of this piece of critical infrastructure.
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.
AIQ and Gulf Energy Information Collaborate to Further Enrich ENERGYai with Industry Intelligence
AIQ has partnered with Gulf Energy Information to enhance its ENERGYai solution by integrating proprietary energy sector datasets, further strengthening the AI platform's ability to support digital transformation across ADNOC’s operations.
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.
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.
ABB Digitizes IndianOil’s 12,400-Mile Pipeline Network with Nationwide SCADA System
ABB has implemented automation and digital systems across IndianOil’s 20,000-km pipeline network using its SCADAvantage platform, enhancing real-time monitoring, cybersecurity, and operational efficiency.
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.
China's First 300-Bar Hydrogen Supply Hub Opens in Shanghai
Air Liquide and Shenergy have opened China’s first 300-bar hydrogen supply center in Shanghai, boosting regional hydrogen mobility and industrial use with a daily capacity of 12 tonnes.
E.ON Launches CO₂ Capture Project at Denmark's CopenHill Plant
E.ON and ARC launch CopenCapture, a CO₂ capture and storage project at Copenhagen’s CopenHill waste-to-energy plant, aiming to remove 400,000 tons of CO₂ annually and generate carbon removal credits.
What's New April 2025
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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.
GASCADE to Convert 249 Miles of Natural Gas Pipeline in Germany for Hydrogen Transport in 2025
GASCADE has begun converting 249 miles of natural gas pipeline in Germany to transport hydrogen as part of its Flow project. The repurposed pipeline will be a key corridor in the country’s hydrogen network, supporting the energy transition and reducing CO₂ emissions. Completion is expected by the end of 2025.
Case Study: Planting a Seed for a Brighter Future
Columbia Gas land technician Susan Murray shares how the company transformed gas pipeline rights-of-way into thriving pollinator habitats. Through integrated vegetation management and community partnerships, over 50 acres have been restored—supporting biodiversity, reducing maintenance costs, and setting a new standard for environmental stewardship.
What's New March 2025
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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.
Commercial Deployment of AOT for Crude Pipelines Nears
QS Energy is nearing a breakthrough in global energy transport. The company is in final talks for multi-year lease agreements that would deploy its Applied Oil Technology (AOT) in key regions, including Southeast Asia, the Pacific, and West Africa.
ONEOK Pipeline Expansion Projects, NGL Fractionator Completed
ONEOK Inc., completed the MB-6, a 125,000-bpd NGL fractionator in Mont Belvieu, Texas, and the full looping of the West Texas NGL Pipeline system.
HDD Bore Required Innovation, Re-Design
Among several different contracts for the Waukesha, Wisconsin, 36-mile pipeline and stations, one included 8.5 miles of water supply pipeline, with three horizontal directional drilling and eight tunnel crossings.
POET, Tallgrass to Connect Nebraska Facility to CO2 Pipeline
POET and Tallgrass have entered into definitive agreements to link POET’s Fairmont, Nebraska bioprocessing facility with the Tallgrass Trailblazer carbon dioxide (CO2) pipeline.
Mitico Raises $4.3 Million to Scale Industrial Carbon Capture Technology
The California-based company has secured two pilot projects for 2025 to test its granulated metal carbonate sorption technology, which captures over 95% of carbon dioxide emissions from industrial sources, including gas-fired power plants and waste-to-energy facilities.
Phillips 66 Expands Aerial Methane Detection with Bridger Photonics
Phillips 66 has expanded its partnership with Bridger Photonics to deploy aerial methane detection across its entire midstream network. Using advanced Gas Mapping LiDAR technology, the company will conduct biannual scans to enhance emissions monitoring and mitigation efforts.
- 1,000-Mile Pipeline Exit Plan by Hope Gas Alarms West Virginia Producers
- Valero Plans to Shut California Refinery, Takes $1.1 Billion Hit
- Three Killed, Two Injured in Accident at LNG Construction Site in Texas
- Greenpeace Ordered to Pay $667 Million to Energy Transfer Over Dakota Access Pipeline Protests
- Boardwalk’s Texas Gas Launches Open Season for 2 Bcf/d Marcellus-to-Louisiana Pipeline Expansion
- New Alternatives for Noise Reduction in Gas Pipelines
- Construction Begins on Ghana's $12 Billion Petroleum Hub, But Not Without Doubts
- Missouri Loses Control Over 1.5 Million-Mile Gas Pipeline Network as Feds Step In
- Gazprom’s Grandeur Fades as Europe Moves Away from Russian Gas
- Greenpeace Ordered to Pay $667 Million to Energy Transfer Over Dakota Access Pipeline Protests
