Business & Markets
Vaquero Midstream Secures $400 Million for Delaware Basin Expansion Projects
Vaquero Midstream has secured a $400 million credit facility to support Delaware Basin expansion projects planned for 2025 and 2026, enhancing its gas gathering and processing infrastructure.
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.
Dominican Republic Signs 15-Year LNG Deal with TotalEnergies for New Gas Plant
France's TotalEnergies has signed an agreement to supply 0.4 million tons of liquefied natural gas (LNG) annually to Enadom to power a future electricity plant, part of the Dominican Republic's plan to rely less on fuel oil and coal.
ArcLight to Acquire Ownership Stakes in Kleen Power Gas Plant
ArcLight Capital Partners has signed definitive agreements to acquire equity interests in Kleen Energy Systems, a 620-megawatt natural gas-fired power plant in Connecticut, from Osaka Gas USA Corporation and Kyuden International Americas Inc.
Bulgaria to Boost Gas Imports From Greece by 50% in 2026
Bulgaria plans to increase its natural gas import capacity from Greece by 50% starting in January 2026, raising the total to 8 billion cubic meters annually, according to Bulgartransgaz. The move is part of broader efforts to strengthen regional energy security.
Eni, YPF Agree to Jointly Develop Argentina LNG Project with FLNG Units
Eni and Argentina's state energy company YPF have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly evaluate Eni’s participation in a key phase of the Argentina LNG project, the companies said on April 14.
NextDecade Signs 20-Year LNG Contract with TotalEnergies
NextDecade has signed a 20-year LNG supply deal with TotalEnergies for 1.5 MTPA from its planned fourth liquefaction train at the Rio Grande export terminal in Texas, supporting progress toward a final investment decision.
Energy Transfer Asks FERC to Extend Lake Charles LNG Construction Deadline
Energy Transfer has requested a three-year extension from federal regulators to complete construction of its Lake Charles LNG export facility, citing licensing delays, contractor shortages, and policy impacts from the Biden administration’s export moratorium.
Greece's Alexandroupolis LNG Terminal to Restart in May, Reach Full Capacity by September
The Alexandroupolis liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in Greece will begin a gradual restart soon and reach full capacity by September, the vice president and managing director of the operator Gastrade said on Monday.
Iraq Approves Subsea Oil Pipeline Deal to Expand Export Capacity
Iraq has signed a deal with Italian contractor Micoperi and Turkey's Esta to build a 2.4 million barrels-per-day subsea oil export pipeline linking to its southern ports, aiming to boost offshore export capacity.
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.
ADNOC Considers Bid for Aethon’s U.S. Natural Gas Assets, Source Says
ADNOC is considering a potential bid for Aethon Energy’s U.S. natural gas assets, one of the largest privately held portfolios in the Haynesville shale. The move would expand ADNOC’s gas footprint as part of its global growth strategy.
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.
New Chair Sees SGA Uniting for Reliable Energy Future
Southern Gas Association Chair Cristie Neller outlines the industry’s path forward under the theme “Uniting for a Reliable Energy Future.” With record demand and rising infrastructure needs, SGA is leveraging training, collaboration, and leadership to strengthen the natural gas sector.
Venture Global to Start Contract Sales at Calcasieu, Extend Spot Strategy to New LNG Plant
Venture Global is preparing to start contract LNG deliveries from its Calcasieu Pass terminal, ending years of spot market sales during commissioning. The company plans to repeat its lucrative spot sales strategy at its new, larger Plaquemines LNG facility.
Colombia Considers Long-Term Gas Imports to Ease Deficit, Cut Prices
The Colombian government could tie up long-term gas import contracts in a bid to cover its energy deficit and lower prices, Mines and Energy Minister Edwin Palma said on Friday.
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.
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.
TC Energy Pipeline Strike in Michigan Causes Gas Outage, Repairs Underway
TC Energy is responding to a third-party line strike that damaged a section of its ANR Pipeline System near Fennville, Michigan, on Wednesday afternoon, causing a gas outage in the area.
Cedar LNG Selects Contractor, Prepares for Pipeline Construction
Cedar LNG has selected Ledcor Haisla Limited Partnership (LHLP) to construct the pipeline component of its liquefied natural gas project near Kitimat, British Columbia.
Energy Transfer, MidOcean Agree to Jointly Develop Lake Charles LNG
U.S. pipeline operator Energy Transfer said on Wednesday it entered into a nonbinding agreement with MidOcean Energy to jointly develop the Lake Charles LNG export facility in Louisiana.
Mubadala Energy Invests in U.S. Gas, LNG Projects via Kimmeridge Deal
Mubadala Energy, an arm of one of Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth funds, has signed a deal with energy investor Kimmeridge that will give it stakes in gas assets in the United States, marking its entry into the market as part of its growth plans.
Indonesia to Divert LNG Cargoes to Domestic Buyers, Cut Pipeline Exports to Singapore
Indonesia's upstream oil and gas regulator SKK Migas will during April and May divert five export cargoes of liquefied natural gas to domestic buyers, its chief said on Wednesday.
Taiwan Plans $200 Billion in U.S. Purchases, Boosts LNG Imports in Trade Talks
Taiwan state-backed bodies could buy an extra $200 billion from the United States over the next decade and bump up the percentage of LNG it gets from the county by one-third to help narrow the trade deficit, the economy minister said on Thursday.
Keystone Oil Pipeline Remains Shut After North Dakota Spill
The Keystone oil pipeline remains shut following a spill near Fort Ransom, North Dakota, with operator South Bow assessing return-to-service plans. The shutdown has raised concerns over crude supply disruptions to U.S. refineries.
Analysis: U.S. Refiners Unlikely to Spend Big to Process More Domestic Oil
U.S. refiners are holding off on costly upgrades needed to process more domestic light crude, citing long timelines, high costs, and regulatory uncertainty—posing a challenge to U.S. energy expansion plans.
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.
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