Gas transmission
Dangote Refinery Starts Gasoline Processing, NNPC Set as Exclusive Buyer
The $20 billion refinery on the outskirts of Lagos, built by Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote, began operations in January with output of products including naphtha and jet fuel.
Iraq Seeks U.S. Investment in Gas Projects to Boost Energy Independence
Iraq plans to offer 10 gas exploration blocks to U.S. companies during an upcoming visit by Oil Minister Hayan Abdel-Ghani to the United States, he announced on Saturday.
Texas Shortlists 17 Gas Plant Projects for $5.4 Billion in State Funding
The Public Utility Commission of Texas selected 17 projects, seeking $5.38 billion in government funding, to advance in a new program aimed at spurring the development of gas-fired power plants.
Mexico Pacific Signs 20-Year LNG Deal with POSCO International
Mexico Pacific has finalized a 20-year sales and purchase agreement with POSCO International, a leading energy trading company from Korea.
ONEOK to Acquire EnLink Stake, Medallion Assets in $5.9 Billion Deal
U.S. pipeline operator ONEOK will buy midstream assets in two deals worth $5.9 billion with Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), bolstering its position in the Permian and Mid-Continent basins amid rapid consolidation in the industry.
Nigeria's NNPC Expands LNG Shipments to China and Japan
State-owned Nigerian oil company NNPC has expanded shipments of liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes to a port in China after its first delivery to Japan in June, it said on Monday.
Spotlight on Permian: Pipeline Activity Still Pushing Toward Texas-Louisiana Border
While most of the Permian Basin natural gas pipelines built in recent years have targeted LNG export markets south of the Houston area, two proposed intrastate projects have emerged within the last couple of years that will deliver Permian Basin gas to the Texas-Louisiana border region.
New Haynesville Pipeline Projects Near Completion Amid LNG Demand Surge
New pipeline projects in the Haynesville region, such as the 155-mile Louisiana Energy Access Pipeline (LEAP) expansion, are approaching completion to support the increasing LNG export demand from Gulf Coast facilities.
Norwegian Piped Gas Exports Could Rival Historic Highs in 2024, Gassco Says
Norwegian pipeline gas exports to Europe could approach a 2017 historic record this year, after rising 10% so far in 2024 following a decline in 2023, the head of system operator Gassco told Reuters on Tuesday.
Qatar Strikes Another 15-Year LNG Supply Deal with Kuwait
Qatar agreed on Monday to supply Kuwait with 3 million tons per annum of LNG for 15 years, the second such deal since 2020 as Kuwait imports the fuel to help meet rising demand for power generation.
New Zealand to Reverse Oil and Gas Exploration Ban, Ease LNG Import Rules
New Zealand said on Monday it would pass laws by the end of this year to reverse a ban on offshore oil and gas exploration and take urgent steps to remove regulatory hurdles to import LNG amid energy shortages.
Oil Tycoon Emmanuel Fritz Paret Acquires 100-Mile Natural Gas Pipeline in Kentucky Reserve Deal
The deal includes a 100-mile natural gas pipeline, which is crucial for supplying natural gas to Kentucky's aluminum industry, ensuring a steady energy flow.
Tanker Arrives for Cooldown at Louisiana’s Plaquemines LNG Plant, Signaling Startup Phase
A tanker full of LNG has docked at Venture Global LNG's Plaquemines export plant in Louisiana, with another vessel, the Kwangyang, on its way to the facility, according to shipping data from LSEG on Friday.
Pemex Approved for $400 Million Boost in New 'Mexican Gas Frontier,' Includes Pipeline Expansion
Pemex has received approval to increase its investment in the Lakach deepwater gas project by $400 million, marking a significant step in Mexico's new 'gas frontier.' The expansion includes building additional pipeline infrastructure and comes as billionaire Carlos Slim signs a $1.2 billion contract with Pemex.
Final Phase of Gas Pipeline Decommissioning Begins in New Mexico’s Valles Caldera
(P&GJ) — The pipeline, which was constructed by the U.S. Department of Energy in the 1940s to supply natural gas to Los Alamos National Laboratory, was retired in 2022. Restoration work commenced the same year.
Editor’s Notebook: Alaska’s New LNG Pipeline Push Faces Long Odds
Pipeline & Gas Journal Exclusive: Alaska’s ambitious LNG pipeline project might seem like a game-changer, but significant hurdles remain. In this Editor’s Notebook, we dive into the latest developments, investor concerns, and what it all means for the future of U.S. energy exports. Can the Last Frontier overcome the odds?
Pipeline Operator Enterprise Products to Buy Pinon Midstream for $950 Million
The oil and gas pipeline industry has seen increased consolidation since last year as U.S. production grows and as problems with permits for new pipelines have made existing operators more valuable.
Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea Ink Deal for $25 Billion Gas Pipeline Project
That project is expected to cost $25 billion and have a capacity of 30 billion cubic meters per year, to be completed in three phases as it links up to existing infrastructure.
TC Energy Completes $1.14 Billion Sale of Portland Natural Gas Transmission System
TC Energy Corp. has completed the sale of its Portland Natural Gas Transmission System for $1.14 billion, in partnership with Northern New England Investment Company, Inc., a subsidiary of Énergir.
Spain’s Cepsa Sells Iberian Gas Unit for $302 Million to Empresas Copec
Spain's second-largest oil company Cepsa has agreed to sell its liquefied gas division Gasib in Spain and Portugal to a unit of Chile's Empresas Copec for $302.42 million, the companies said on Friday.
Tennessee Pipeline Gets Initial FERC Approval
FERC has given a preliminary green light to East Tennessee Natural Gas to build 122 miles of 30-inch-diameter natural gas pipeline, providing about 300,000 dekatherms per day of firm natural gas transportation to the Tennessee Valley Authority’s Kingston Fossil Plant.
Brazos Midstream Nears Completion of 175-Mile Gas Pipeline in Midland Basin
The pipeline network covers several counties including Ector, Howard, and Midland, and will connect to 10 compressor stations. Once this phase is completed, Brazos will manage around 260 miles of gathering pipelines in the Midland Basin.
BP Tells Regulators Venture Global's LNG Plant Doesn't Need More Time to Start Production
Oil and gas producer BP Plc told federal regulators on Wednesday that it has reviewed confidential commissioning documents and does not believe Venture Global LNG needs more time to begin commercial production.
Corrosion Control: Options for Combating Damage Due to Black Powder in Pipelines
Black powder (BP) is an industry name for the abrasive, reactive particulate contamination present in all gas and hydrocarbon fluid transmission lines. Black powder ranges from light brown to black, and the mineral makeup varies per production field around the world.
Germany Issues Arrest Warrant for Ukrainian in Nord Stream Pipeline Attack, But Suspect Has Fled, Officials Say
Poland received a European arrest warrant issued by Berlin in connection with the 2022 attack on Nord Stream pipelines, but the suspect, a Ukrainian man named as Volodymyr Z, has already left Poland, Polish prosecutors told Reuters.
Swan Energy to Sell $399 Million Stake in LNG Terminal to Turkish Firm
Indian oil and gas firm Swan Energy plans to sell a stake in one of its LNG terminals to Turkish state energy company BOTAS in a deal worth $399 million, it said in an exchange filing on Wednesday.
Russian Court Freezes $1.2 Billion in Linde UK Assets Over Gas Processing Dispute
A Russian court has ordered that assets worth around $1.15 billion of a British subsidiary of German industrial gases company Linde be frozen in a dispute over a gas processing plant, court filings showed on Wednesday.
CPP Investments Acquires $843 Million Stake in Private Midstream Firm Tallgrass Energy
Based in Denver, Colorado, Tallgrass is a leading infrastructure company operating a network of more than 10,000 miles of pipeline assets across 14 states in the U.S.
Alabama Town to Begin $2.8 Million Natural Gas Pipeline Project with Infrastructure Funds
Cordova, Alabama, will kick off a major natural gas pipeline replacement project with a groundbreaking ceremony on August 20.
Gazprom's Gas Transit Through Ukraine Continues Amid Reported Clashes Near Sudzha
The Ukrainian transit operator said on Wednesday that Russian natural gas continued to transit Ukraine as normal despite reports of clashes near the Russian town of Sudzha where Russian gas flows into Ukraine.
- Trump Aims to Revive 1,200-Mile Keystone XL Pipeline Despite Major Challenges
- ONEOK Agrees to Sell Interstate Gas Pipelines to DT Midstream for $1.2 Billion
- Energy Transfer Reaches FID on $2.7 Billion, 2.2 Bcf/d Permian Pipeline
- Boardwalk Approves 110-Mile, 1.16 Bcf/d Mississippi Kosci Junction Pipeline Project
- Kinder Morgan Approves $1.4 Billion Mississippi Crossing Project to Boost Southeast Gas Supply
- Tullow Oil on Track to Deliver $600 Million Free Cash Flow Over Next 2 Years
- GOP Lawmakers Slam New York for Blocking $500 Million Pipeline Project
- Energy Transfer Reaches FID on $2.7 Billion, 2.2 Bcf/d Permian Pipeline
- Enbridge Should Rethink Old, Troubled Line 5 Pipeline, IEEFA Says
- Caspian Pipeline Consortium Lowers 2024 Oil Export Forecast Again
