Technology/R&D
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.
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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.
BKV Approves Carbon Capture Project at Texas Gas Plant
BKV has approved a carbon capture and sequestration project at a natural gas processing plant in South Texas, partnering with a major midstream energy company. The facility, located near Freer in the Eagle Ford Shale, aims to cut emissions by permanently storing carbon dioxide underground.
EPA Grants West Virginia Authority to Oversee Carbon Capture, Fourth State to Gain Approval
The U.S. EPA has granted West Virginia the authority to oversee carbon capture projects, making it the fourth state to receive this power. The decision aims to speed up approval processes for carbon sequestration initiatives as part of the country's broader environmental efforts.
QS Energy Nears Commercial Deployment of AOT Technology for Crude Pipelines
QS Energy Inc. 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.
OLI Systems Lands DOE Funding for CO₂ Pipeline Integrity Model
OLI Systems has received a Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to develop a model aimed at improving CO₂ pipeline safety in carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) projects.
Schneider Electric Strengthens OT Security with SCADAPack RTU Upgrade
Schneider Electric has introduced new cybersecurity features for its SCADAPack 470i and 474i remote terminal units (RTUs), aiming to enhance operational technology (OT) security for critical infrastructure.
Texas Pushes for State Control Over Carbon Capture Permitting
Texas oil, gas, and industrial groups are urging the EPA to approve the state’s request for primacy over carbon storage projects, citing investment potential and a backlog of federal approvals. Texas has 43 projects under review, making up one-third of U.S. applications.
Sapphire, Tulip Compression to Deploy Clean Energy Tech in India’s Gas Sector
The collaboration will bring Sapphire’s FreeSpin In-line Turboexpander (FIT) technology to pressure regulation stations across the country, aiming to improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions.
Energy Transfer Secures Natural Gas Supply Deal with CloudBurst for Texas Data Center
Energy Transfer signed a long-term natural gas supply agreement with CloudBurst Data Centers for its planned Texas facility, marking the pipeline operator’s first direct deal with a data center.
Argent LNG Taps Baker Hughes for LNG Export Project in Louisiana
Argent LNG has selected Baker Hughes to provide liquefaction and power generation technology for its proposed LNG export terminal in Port Fourchon, Louisiana. The project aims to produce 24 million tonnes per annum of LNG.
Baker Hughes Secures LNG Equipment, Services Deal for Venture Global's U.S. Projects
Oilfield services provider Baker Hughes has signed an agreement with Venture Global to support its liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects in the United States with technology and equipment.
Innovations in Monitoring Reveal Unseen Liquids in Gas Pipelines
Dry gas flows can unpredictably become wet, and accidental liquids in gas transmission networks create hidden financial costs and pose serious safety risks.
Chevron to Build Gas Plants for AI Data Centers Amid Energy Boom
Oil and gas producer Chevron said on Tuesday it plans to build natural gas-based power plants next to data centers in the U.S., as energy demand to support the growth of artificial intelligence is expected to boom.
Strohm Introduces Web-Based Tool to Simplify Thermoplastic Pipe Design
Strohm has launched TCP Designer, a new web-based tool designed to streamline the engineering and design process for thermoplastic composite pipes (TCP). This tool aims to help companies meet critical project requirements for water depth, pressure, temperature, and installation methods with improved efficiency.
Emerson’s Natural Gas Metering Systems: Accuracy and Efficiency Delivered
Discover reliability with our Emerson Natural Gas Metering System, a comprehensive solution designed to ensure accuracy, reliability, and efficiency in natural gas measurement.
U.S. Renewable Leader NextEra Energy to Develop Gas-Fired Power for AI
The world's largest renewable power company, NextEra Energy, is partnering with GE Vernova to develop natural gas-fired power generation projects across the United States that will mainly feed AI data centers and other large electricity users, NextEra said on Friday.
PHMSA Modernizes Methane Detection Rules for Gas Pipelines
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has introduced a final rule aimed at modernizing leak detection and repair requirements for natural gas pipelines.
U.S. Proposes Tougher Safety Rules for Carbon Dioxide Pipelines
A U.S. regulator on Wednesday proposed new rules to strengthen safety requirements for carbon dioxide and hazardous liquid pipelines at a time when carbon capture technologies see increased adoption to fight global warming.
DB Progetti Realizes 20% in Savings by Using Integrated Design Solutions on an Oil & Gas Project
DB Progetti provides designers, engineers, and manufacturers with a wide range of products for the oil and gas sector, including quick opening closures (QACs), Pipeline Inspection Gauge (PIG) launchers and receivers, pig signalers (intrusive type), various filtration solutions, and more.
Pioneer Energy Wins $6 Million DOE Grant for Flare Gas-to-Methanol Technology
Pioneer Energy has secured a $6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to adapt and demonstrate Emvolon’s gas-to-methanol technology aimed at reducing flaring and emissions in the oilfield. The demonstration will take place at an oil and gas facility in the Eagle Ford region of Texas.
PipeSense, EnControl Collaborate to Combat Gas Pipeline Leaks
PipeSense, installed three of its advanced systems across the U.S. in support of EnControl, a third-party control room company to the oil, gas and hydrogen industries.
- Trump Puts Keystone XL Pipeline Back in Discussion, Though Revival Faces Developer Resistance
- Army Corps Lists Enbridge’s Line 5 as ‘Emergency’ Project Eligible to Bypass Environmental Review
- Missouri Loses Control Over 1.5 Million-Mile Gas Pipeline Network as Feds Step In
- 1,000-Mile Pipeline Exit Plan by Hope Gas Alarms West Virginia Producers
- ONEOK, MPLX to Build $1.4 Billion LPG Export Terminal, Pipeline in Texas
- Army Corps Lists Enbridge’s Line 5 as ‘Emergency’ Project Eligible to Bypass Environmental Review
- Kinder Morgan Approves $1.4 Billion Mississippi Crossing Project to Boost Southeast Gas Supply
- India’s GAIL Eyes U.S. LNG Deals Following Trump’s Policy Shift
- TC Energy Beats Q4 Profit Estimates, Driven by Mexico Pipelines' Success
- Colonial Pipeline's Main Gasoline Artery Shut for Leak Investigation Through Friday
