Business & Markets
Dutch Gas Demand Hits Record Lows, Raising Alarm for Global LNG Markets
Gas use for power generation in the Netherlands, home to Europe’s main gas trading hub, has dropped to record lows in 2025 as the country accelerates its shift to renewables. The trend could spell trouble for global LNG exporters.
Freeport LNG Gets FERC Approval for Train 4 Extension Through 2031
Freeport LNG received FERC approval to extend construction of its Train 4 project in Texas through 2031, citing the need for additional time to secure commercial deals after the terminal’s 2022 outage.
Why Australia’s Hydrogen, CO2 Pipelines Can’t Be a Copy of Gas Networks
Worley’s Peter Cox says Australia must redesign its pipeline infrastructure to meet net-zero goals, warning that repurposing gas pipelines won’t be enough for hydrogen and CO2 transport.
$10 Billion Deal Set for Aramco’s Jafurah Gas Pipelines, Plant
A BlackRock-led group is close to finalizing a $10 billion deal to invest in Saudi Aramco’s Jafurah gas infrastructure, including pipelines and a processing plant. The transaction mirrors Aramco’s 2021 pipeline deals, allowing it to lease back the assets while raising funds.
Kinder Morgan Gas Volumes Climb as Power, LNG Demand Boost Pipeline Business
Kinder Morgan’s natural gas transport volumes rose in the second quarter, driven by LNG exports and rising U.S. power generation demand. The company now moves 8 Bcf/d to LNG terminals and expects to grow that to 12 Bcf/d by 2028.
Sanctioned LNG Tankers Resume Stops at Russia’s Arctic LNG 2
The latest arrival was the Voskhod, raising questions about enforcement of trade restrictions tied to the conflict in Ukraine.
CPC Pipeline Plans Stable August Flows from Kazakhstan to Black Sea
The CPC pipeline transports most of Kazakhstan’s oil to export terminals on Russia’s Black Sea coast.
Wanted: More Pipelines as AI Data Centers Drive Gas Demand
Editor-in-Chief Michael Reed examines how data centers’ surging power needs are reshaping pipeline development, with midstream companies racing to build laterals and gas-fired generation to meet rising AI and cloud computing demand.
GAIL Considers Alaska LNG as India Expands U.S. Gas Imports
India’s GAIL is in early talks to buy LNG from the proposed Alaska LNG project, which includes a 765-mile pipeline and liquefaction terminal.
Venture Global Signs 20-Year LNG Deal with Italy's Eni
The deal marks Eni’s first long-term U.S. LNG contract and supports Europe’s ongoing efforts to diversify gas imports.
Williams Subsidiary Proposes $77 Million Utah Gas Infrastructure Expansion Project
Northwest Pipeline has filed with FERC to construct the Wild Trail Project, a $77 million gas expansion in Utah anchored by a new compressor station to boost transportation capacity by 57,955 Dth/day.
CB&I to Construct Crude Storage Tanks for Argentina’s Vaca Muerta Oil Terminal
CB&I will build 4 million barrels of crude storage for Argentina’s Vaca Muerta Sur export terminal, supporting the 272-mile pipeline to Punta Colorada.
EQT to Supply Natural Gas for Data Center Campus in Pennsylvania
EQT to supply 665,000 MMBtu/day of gas via Texas Eastern and Eastern pipelines to power the 4.4 GW Homer City data center campus in Pennsylvania.
U.S. Gas Prices Jump 5% on Rising LNG Exports, Gulf Heat Forecast
U.S. natural gas prices rose 5% as hotter weather drives cooling demand and LNG feedgas hit a three-month high, with flows to export plants topping 16.6 Bcf/d.
Delfin Reserves Gas Turbine Capacity as Offshore LNG Project Nears Fall FID
Delfin Midstream secured gas turbine capacity from Siemens Energy as it prepares for a fall 2025 FID on its floating LNG export project offshore Louisiana.
Blackstone to Invest $25 Billion in Co-Located Data Centers, Gas Plants in Pennsylvania
Blackstone plans to invest $25 billion in Pennsylvania to build co-located data centers and natural gas power plants, aiming to reduce AI infrastructure bottlenecks.
Strohm, Petrobras Complete Deepwater TCP Pipeline Trials Offshore Brazil
Strohm and Petrobras completed deepwater field trials of thermoplastic composite pipe offshore Brazil, testing installation and performance at nearly 5,000 feet.
Venture Global Starts LNG Production from Plaquemines Phase 2, Sources Say
Venture Global has started producing LNG from Phase 2 of its Plaquemines export plant in Louisiana, allowing spot market sales years ahead of long-term contract deliveries.
Tallgrass Launches Open Season for New Permian Gas Pipeline
Tallgrass launched an open season for a new Permian Basin natural gas pipeline, offering firm transportation to Rockies Express and multiple U.S. markets.
Occidental Curtails Gulf Production Amid Third-Party Constraints
Occidental Petroleum cut Gulf of Mexico output in Q2 due to third-party constraints, extended maintenance, and scheduling delays, reducing sales volumes to about 125,000 boepd.
Oil Faces Double Threat From Rising Saudi Exports, Trade Wars
Saudi oil exports are set to climb to 7.5 million bpd in July, just as global demand softens and new trade tariffs raise fears of oversupply.
TotalEnergies Nears Restart of $20 Billion Mozambique LNG Project, Minister Says
Mozambique’s energy minister says the government has created conditions for TotalEnergies to restart its $20 billion LNG project, halted since 2021 due to insurgent violence near the Afungi site.
208-Mile Mississippi-to-Alabama Gas Pipeline Moves Into FERC Review
Kinder Morgan's Tennessee Gas Pipeline has entered FERC review for its $1.7 billion Mississippi Crossing Project, set to run from Greenville, Mississippi, to Butler, Alabama, with over 90% of capacity already contracted.
ArcLight Acquires Ohio Gas-Fired Power Plant
ArcLight Capital Partners will acquire the 484 MW Middletown Energy Center in Ohio to support growing power demand from data centers and industrial users in the PJM market.
Venezuela's PDVSA Reports $17.5 Billion in 2024 Oil Revenue as Exports Jump
Venezuela’s state-run PDVSA earned $17.5 billion from oil sales in 2024 as crude and fuel exports rose 15% to 805,500 bpd, driven by temporary U.S. licenses granted to foreign partners before their revocation in May.
Venture Global to Become Germany’s Top LNG Supplier with CP2 Deal
Venture Global will supply an additional 0.75 mtpa of LNG to Germany’s SEFE Energy under a 20-year agreement tied to its Calcasieu Pass 2 project, expanding Germany-bound deliveries to 3 mtpa.
Russia, China Discuss Expanding Gas Supplies Amid Pipeline Uncertainty
Gazprom and China’s CNPC met in Beijing to discuss future gas supplies, including long-term pipeline deals, as Russia seeks to expand exports to China amid slow diversification from Europe.
Kinder Morgan Pipeline Outage in Kentucky Triggers Force Majeure
Kinder Morgan’s Tennessee Gas Pipeline declared force majeure at its Station 110 in Morehead, Kentucky, due to urgent equipment repairs.
U.S. Natural Gas Climbs 4% on Low Storage Build, Rising Export Demand
U.S. natural gas prices rose 4% after a smaller-than-expected storage build and stronger LNG feedgas demand, with hotter weather driving up forecasts for domestic consumption.
Subsea7 Wins Offshore Egypt Contract for Pipeline, Umbilical Installation
Subsea7 has secured a contract offshore Egypt to install flexible pipelines and umbilicals for a subsea tie-back project, with offshore work expected to begin in 2026.
- Kinder Morgan Proposes 290-Mile Gas Pipeline Expansion Spanning Three States
- Enbridge Plans 86-Mile Pipeline Expansion, Bringing 850 Workers to Northern B.C.
- Intensity, Rainbow Energy to Build 344-Mile Gas Pipeline Across North Dakota
- U.S. Moves to Block Enterprise Products’ Exports to China Over Security Risk
- Court Ruling Allows MVP’s $500 Million Southgate Pipeline Extension to Proceed
- U.S. Pipeline Expansion to Add 99 Bcf/d, Mostly for LNG Export, Report Finds
- A Systematic Approach To Ensuring Pipeline Integrity
- 275-Mile Texas-to-Oklahoma Gas Pipeline Enters Open Season
- LNG Canada Start-Up Fails to Lift Gas Prices Amid Supply Glut
- Kinder Morgan Gas Volumes Climb as Power, LNG Demand Boost Pipeline Business
