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Orlen Withdraws from Polaris CO2 Storage Project in Norway, Citing Low ROI

Initially expected to inject up to 6 million metric tons of CO2 annually, geological assessments revealed a lower capacity, prompting Orlen to explore other carbon capture initiatives while the project owner, Horisont Energi, seeks alternative strategies.

Exxon Granted Largest U.S. Offshore Carbon Storage Site in Texas

Exxon Mobil said on Thursday it has acquired state leases for over 271,000 acres in Texas state waters for an offshore carbon dioxide (CO2) capture operation.

Brazil’s Eneva Launches Gas Exploration, Carbon Storage Search in Parana Basin

Brazilian oil firm Eneva has began an exploratory campaign for natural gas in the Parana Basin that could lead to the firm's entry in the carbon capture market, a director at the firm told Reuters.

Occidental’s 1PointFive Wins $36 Million DOE funding for CO2 Sequestration Hubs

1PointFive, a subsidiary of Occidental, has secured $36 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to develop two carbon sequestration hubs in Texas and Louisiana.

Shell, Equinor, TotalEnergies Open Norwegian CO2 Storage Facility with 68-Mile Pipeline

Shell, Equinor, and TotalEnergies have completed a CO2 storage project in Norway that includes a 110-kilometer (68-mile) pipeline to transport carbon dioxide for permanent storage 2,600 meters below sea level. First deliveries are expected in 2025.

Carlyle-backed Crescent Midstream to Develop $1 Billion Carbon Capture Project in Louisiana

Oil pipeline firm Crescent Midstream, which is backed by investment firm Carlyle Group, said it would jointly develop and construct a carbon capture and storage project in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

MT Group Secures Ørsted Contract for CO2 Capture Facility in Denmark

The project will focus on piping and equipment for the Balance of Plant systems at Ørsted’s Kalundborg CO2 Hub.

Let's Talk Shop: Developing Sectors for Large and Maxi Rig HDDS

Examine the growing application of large and maxi horizontal directional drills (HDDs) beyond traditional oil and gas projects, highlighting insights from industry experts on the evolving use of HDDs in sectors like carbon capture, renewable energy, and water infrastructure.

Eni and Snam Launch Italy’s First Carbon Capture Project to Cut Emissions

Eni and Snam have launched Italy's first carbon capture, transport and storage project to help heavy polluting industries cut carbon dioxide emissions, they said on Tuesday.

Linde to Invest $2 Billion in Canada's Largest Hydrogen Facility for Dow's Alberta Plant

Industrial gases firm Linde said it would invest more than $2 billion to build a clean hydrogen facility for supplying to Dow's Path2Zero production complex in Alberta, Canada.

NextDecade Withdraws FERC Application for Carbon Capture Project

NextDecade announced that its subsidiary, Rio Grande LNG LLC, has withdrawn its application with FERC for the proposed carbon capture and storage project at the Rio Grande LNG facility.

Caliche to Expand Gas Storage and Carbon Sequestration with Sixth Street Backing

The investment will fund the expansion of the Golden Triangle Storage facilities in Beaumont, Texas, and the Central Valley Gas Storage in Princeton, California, including the addition of two new natural gas caverns.

Petronas Teams Up with ADNOC, Storegga to Develop Carbon Capture in Malaysia

Malaysia' Petronas will collaborate with ADNOC and U.K.-based Storegga to evaluate carbon dioxide emissions storage in Malaysia, the companies said on Tuesday.

Pipeline Repair Technology Slashes CO2 Emissions by 95%

Innovative new technology used to isolate gas pipelines in need of repair or maintenance has shown to prevent gas leakages and cut carbon dioxide emissions by 95% compared with venting pipeline contents to atmosphere – the equivalent of switching off 1,760 gas boilers for a year or taking 1,000 cars off the road

Ukraine Approves $20 Billion Plan to Boost Renewable Energy to 27% by 2030

Ukraine will need $20 billion in investments to develop its renewable power sector under a plan which seeks to boost its share in the country's energy mix to 27% by 2030, the government said on Tuesday.

Navigator Gas, Bumi Armada, Bluestreak CO2 Partner with Uniper for UK CO2 Export Study

This partnership aims to establish a comprehensive CO2 value chain, including shuttle tankers and storage units, to transport and store captured CO2 from Uniper’s Grain site.

U.S. Gulf Coast to Host Major Clean Ammonia Production Project with New Investment

The $2.5 million investment aims to establish an industrial-scale hybrid blue and green ammonia facility in Texas. The plant is expected to produce 1.4 million metric tonnes of ultra-low carbon ammonia annually.

Miros Supports Pipeline Installation for Northern Lights CCS Project

Miros has successfully supported the laying of a 109 km (68 miles) pipeline for the pioneering Northern Lights CO2 transport and storage (CCS) project in Norway.

J-Power Teams Up with Australian Firms on Carbon Capture

Through the partnership, the three companies aim to commercialize a project to capture carbon dioxide (CO2) emitted in Japan, Australia and the surrounding region and store it in Australia, they said in a statement.

Woodside Energy Acquires OCI’s Texas Ammonia Project for $2.35 Billion

OCI Global has agreed to sell its Clean Ammonia project in Beaumont, Texas, to Woodside Energy for $2.35 billion. The project integrates Linde’s low CI hydrogen production and carbon capture technology with OCI’s ammonia production, storage, and transportation infrastructure.

Woodside's Browse Gas Project Awaits Decision from Australian Regulator

The $20.5 billion project in waters off Western Australia is the country's largest untapped gas resource but has been stuck on the drawing board for decades.

ExxonMobil and CF Industries Ink Carbon Capture Deal

Energy major ExxonMobil has entered into a carbon capture and storage (CCS) agreement with ammonia producer CF Industries.

Illinois Governor Signs Bill Implementing Two-Year Pause on CO2 Pipeline Construction

Governor JB Pritzker has signed the SAFE CCS Act, establishing new safety standards for carbon capture in Illinois and implementing a two-year pause on CO2 pipeline construction.

Projects July 2024

Enbridge selects Barnard, CBNA for Great Lakes Tunnel; Energy Transfer joins carbon capture initiative in Louisiana; YPF advances $2.5 billion Vaca Muerta pipeline project; Piñon Midstream boosts Delaware Basin gas capacity; Mexican developer seeks U.S. permit for LNG export.

Editor’s Notebook: Landowners and CO2 Pipelines Amid South Dakota Legislation

(P&GJ) — South Dakota's new bill empowers landowners to challenge forced easements for CO2 pipelines, enhancing rights amid eminent domain concerns. The legislation impacts projects like Summit Carbon Solutions, aiming for fairer terms and compensation for affected property owners.

Strathcona and CGF to Build $2 Billion Carbon Capture Infrastructure in Canada

Canadian oil producer Strathcona Resources said on Wednesday it has partnered with Canada Growth Fund (CGF) to build carbon capture and sequestration infrastructure in Saskatchewan and Alberta provinces.

BKV Sells First Carbon-Neutral Gas to Kiewit

BKV Corp. has announced its first sale of carbon sequestered gas to Kiewit Infrastructure South Co. This carbon-neutral natural gas aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain.

Strohm Unveils Carbon Fiber Pipes for CO2 Transfer in CCS Applications

(P&GJ) — Strohm, a leading thermoplastic composite pipe (TCP) company, has introduced a new product combining carbon fiber and advanced PVDF polymer.

688-Mile Summit Carbon Pipeline Project Approved for Construction by Iowa Regulators

(P&GJ) — Summit Carbon Solutions LLC has received a construction permit to build, maintain, and operate the Midwest Carbon Express, a 688-mile pipeline spanning 29 counties in Iowa.

Piñon Midstream Secures EPA Approval for Carbon Capture at Dark Horse Facility

Piñon Midstream has received approval from the EPA for its monitoring, reporting, and verification plan for the permanent sequestration of carbon dioxide at its Dark Horse Treating Facility in Lea County, New Mexico.