Gas transmission
Northwind Puts 150 MMcf/d Gas Treating, Pipelines Into Service in New Mexico
Northwind Midstream Partners LLC has expanded its natural gas infrastructure in Lea County, New Mexico, with the addition of 150 MMcf/d of high-circulation amine treating capacity, two acid-gas disposal and carbon sequestration wells, 200 miles of large-diameter pipelines, and 41,750 horsepower of compression across five compressor stations.
Williams CEO: Pipeline Permitting Costs Twice the Price of Steel, Calls for ‘Common Sense’ Reform
Williams CEO Alan Armstrong warns that permitting costs for pipeline projects have doubled pipeline construction expenses, calling for "common sense" energy reform to address regulatory hurdles delaying critical infrastructure.
Archrock to Acquire Natural Gas Compression Systems in $357 Million Deal
Archrock Inc. is set to acquire Natural Gas Compression Systems Inc. (NGCSI) in a cash and stock deal valued at $357 million, strengthening its position in the natural gas compression market.
After U.S. Blocks Iraq-Iran Power Trade, Baghdad Turns to Qatar, Oman for Gas Supply
After the U.S. blocked Iraq's imports of electricity from Iran, Baghdad is seeking alternative gas supplies from Qatar and Oman to mitigate potential energy shortages.
Williams Cos. Eyes Expanding Natural Gas Infrastructure to Meet Surging Demand
Glenn Koch, vice president-project execution at Williams Co., exclusively discussed the growing demand for natural gas and the role of underground infrastructure in meeting energy needs during Pipeline & Gas Journal's Energy Pipelines Program. He highlighted significant increases in peak-day demand driven by the power sector and the rise of data centers.
HYLAN Launches New Gas and Pipeline Division to Expand Infrastructure Services
HYLAN, a market-leading provider of full-service turnkey communications solutions, electrical infrastructure design, and utility construction services, is expanding its capabilities with the launch of its new Pipeline Division.
TC Energy Nears May In-Service Date for Southeast Gateway Pipeline
TC Energy Corp. has reached mechanical completion on its Southeast Gateway pipeline project, keeping the company on track for an anticipated May 1, 2025, in-service date.
Diversified Energy Closes $42 Million Summit Natural Resources Acquisition
Diversified Energy Company Plc has completed its acquisition of operated natural gas properties and midstream pipeline infrastructure from Summit Natural Resources.
Burgum’s Backing at Interior a Boom for Bakken?
In North Dakota, the nation’s second-leading energy producing state and third-best for oil, a three-member Industrial Commission (IC) headed by the governor oversees the state’s economy that is dominated by energy and agriculture.
Bakken Natural Gas Expansion Gains Momentum Amid Pipeline Projects
Bakken pipeline expansion is underway, with projects addressing capacity constraints—especially for natural gas. Kinder Morgan’s $640 million acquisition in the Williston Basin adds to the momentum.
Missouri Loses Control Over 1.5 Million-Mile Gas Pipeline Network as Feds Step In
The federal government has taken over regulating Missouri’s 1.5 million miles of natural gas pipelines, citing the state’s failure to enforce adequate penalties for safety violations.
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.
Thirst for LNG Could Bolster Expansion in Europe, Elsewhere
Europe is taking major steps to expand its gas pipeline networks to support gas flows from new LNG terminals. Germany, for instance, is planning to add 355 miles of pipeline over the next few years to accommodate new LNG imports, almost all of which will be high-capacity pipe, with diameters of 39 inches or greater.
Gazprom Neft Shifts NIS Stake to Gazprom Amid U.S. Sanctions Pressure
Russia's Gazprom Neft transferred stakes of around 5.15% in Serbia's NIS oil company to Gazprom, in an attempt to ward off U.S. sanctions that could result in crude supply cuts for the Balkan country.
Ameren Illinois to Invest $140 Million in Natural Gas Pipeline Replacement Program
Ameren Illinois plans to invest nearly $140 million in 2025 to upgrade its natural gas transmission system across four Illinois counties. The upgrades aim to enhance system resilience and meet federal pipeline regulations.
ICC Overhauls Peoples Gas Pipeline Plan in Chicago, Mandates Focus on High-Risk Pipes
The Illinois Commerce Commission has ordered Peoples Gas to retire high-risk cast iron and ductile iron pipes by 2035, replacing its previous modernization program with a more targeted safety initiative.
Minnesota-Wisconsin Gas Pipeline Project Awaits Regulatory Decision
The Northern Lights 2025 Expansion Project is set to boost natural gas capacity across Minnesota and Wisconsin, with key pipeline extensions and upgrades planned for completion by November 2025.
Kinder Morgan Finalizes $640 Million Purchase of North Dakota Gas Gathering System
Kinder Morgan Inc. announced the completion of its $640 million acquisition of a natural gas gathering and processing system in North Dakota from Outrigger Energy II LLC.
Oman Signs 10-Year LNG Supply Deal with Switzerland’s Mercuria
Oman LNG has entered into a ten-year liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply agreement with Mercuria Energy Group, a Swiss-based energy and commodities trading firm.
Petrobras Unit Launches Tender for Eight Gas Tankers, 13 More to Come by end-2026
Transpetro, a unit of Brazil's state-run oil company Petrobras, has launched an international tender to contract eight gas tankers and expects to launch 13 others by the end of next year, Chief Executive Sergio Bacci said at an event on Monday.
TC Energy Beats Q4 Profit Estimates, Driven by Mexico Pipelines' Success
Canada pipeline operator TC Energy beat analysts' estimates for fourth-quarter profit on Friday, boosted by strength in its Mexican operations. The company's fourth-quarter total revenue rose 2% to C$3.58 billion ($2.52 billion), boosted by higher adjusted core earnings from Mexican natural gas pipelines, and power and energy solutions segments.
Howard Energy Partners Acquires Interest in 200-Mile, 1.1 Bcf/d Midship Pipeline in Oklahoma
The pipeline, which runs from Kingfisher County to near Bennington in the Anadarko Basin, connects natural gas production from the SCOOP and STACK plays to Gulf Coast and Southeast demand markets.
Turkey, Turkmenistan Sign Gas Supply Deal, Flows Set for March
Turkey and Turkmenistan have signed a deal to begin Turkmen natural gas flows to Turkey on March 1, Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said. The agreement strengthens energy ties and enhances regional supply security.
Venture Global’s CP2 LNG Project Advances with Environmental Report
Venture Global's CP2 LNG export project in Louisiana moves forward as FERC staff releases a draft environmental report, concluding emissions impacts are "not significant."
Sarawak Gas Deal to Have Limited Impact on Petronas Earnings, Analyst Says
Petronas' earnings are expected to take only a minor hit—up to 11%—from its gas distribution deal with Sarawak, analysts say, though the agreement could set a precedent for other states to seek greater control.
Gazprom Resumes Gas Supplies to Slovakia’s SPP via TurkStream
Russia's Gazprom began supplying gas to Slovakia's SPP again at the beginning of February, using volumes given up by Hungary on the TurkStream pipeline, SPP said on Thursday.
MPLX Expands Permian NGL, Natural Gas Takeaway with Gulf Coast Projects
MPLX is ramping up Permian NGL and natural gas takeaway with new pipelines, fractionation facilities, and an LPG export terminal, boosting Gulf Coast capacity.
Intensity Infrastructure Launches Open Season for 136-Mile, 1.5 Bcf/d Bakken Gas Pipeline
Intensity Infrastructure Partners LLC has launched an open season to gauge interest in its proposed Intensity Pipeline, a 136-mile, 1.5 billion cubic feet per day natural gas transmission line in North Dakota.
ADNOC Gas Secures $450 Million LNG Supply Deal with JERA
ADNOC Gas has signed a $450 million three-year liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply agreement with JERA Global Markets, reinforcing its long-standing energy partnership with Japan.
ArcLight Acquires Stake in 500-Mile Gulf Coast Express Pipeline from Phillips 66 for $865 Million
Following the deal, Gulf Coast Express Pipeline will be jointly owned by subsidiaries of Kinder Morgan and ArcLight, with Kinder Morgan remaining the operator. The pipeline is a key outlet for Permian Basin gas, supplying the U.S. Gulf Coast and South Texas’ growing LNG market.
- 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
- Energy Transfer Wins New York Court Ruling in $150 Million Pipeline Fraud Case
- $3 Billion Natural Gas Pipeline Expansion to Add 1.3 Bcf Capacity in Southeast Region
- Kinder Morgan Approves $1.4 Billion Mississippi Crossing Project to Boost Southeast Gas Supply
- Army Corps Lists Enbridge’s Line 5 as ‘Emergency’ Project Eligible to Bypass Environmental Review
- India’s GAIL Eyes U.S. LNG Deals Following Trump’s Policy Shift
- TC Energy Beats Q4 Profit Estimates, Driven by Mexico Pipelines' Success
- Michigan Court Backs Permits for Enbridge’s Line 5 Pipeline Tunnel Project
