Gas transmission
Phillips 66 to Shut LA Oil Refinery, Ending Major Gasoline Output Amid Supply Concerns
Phillips 66 will shut down its Los Angeles oil refinery next year, ceasing gasoline and diesel production. The move raises concerns over California’s fuel supply, which already struggles with high prices and limited refinery capacity.
India Sets $67 Billion Goal to Expand Gas Pipeline Network by 9,630 Miles
India is poised to nearly double its gas pipeline network by investing $67 billion over the next five years. Key projects include the Jagdishpur-Haldia Phase II pipeline and infrastructure developments in the northeastern states.
Venture Global Delays LNG Deliveries to Italy's Edison Until 2025
Italian energy group Edison said on Monday that U.S. gas exporter Venture Global LNG told it not to expect contract cargoes from its Louisiana export facility until April 2025.
TotalEnergies Expands LNG Bunkering Fleet with New Vessel Charter
TotalEnergies has signed a charter contract with Spanish shipowner Ibaizabal for a new liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering vessel, increasing the company’s global LNG bunkering capacity.
Canadian Natural Gas Producers Flood Market With Surplus, Tempering LNG Price Boost
A huge liquefied natural gas export terminal led by Shell, called LNG Canada, may struggle to dramatically raise Canadian natural gas prices when it starts operating next year because a flood of pent-up supply is waiting to hit the market, analysts said.
California's Largest RNG Plant Opens, Transforming Landfill Gas into Clean Energy
With the capacity to process 4,500 standard cubic feet of landfill gas per minute, the plant aims to deliver approximately 1 billion cubic feet of RNG annually to PG&E's gas pipeline system.
Matterhorn Pipeline Ramps Up Natural Gas Flow, Lifts Waha Prices
The Matterhorn Express Pipeline has started transporting gas into pipelines near Katy, marking the long-awaited launch of the Permian project. This week, Waha prices surged following the new pipeline's opening, although Permian gas prices remain low, according to East Daley Analytics.
FERC Sides with Williams in Texas-Louisiana Pipeline Dispute with Energy Transfer
(P&GJ) — FERC has sided with Williams in a dispute with Energy Transfer, ruling that the Louisiana Energy Gateway project is a gathering network, not subject to federal jurisdiction. This clears the way for Williams to proceed with the project without regulatory oversight under the Natural Gas Act.
Tellurian Shareholders Approve $1.2 Billion Acquisition by Woodside
Tellurian shareholders have approved the proposed $1.2 billion acquisition by Woodside Energy, which includes the U.S. Gulf Coast Driftwood LNG export project. The deal aims to address Tellurian's financial challenges following setbacks and cancelled supply agreements.
Japan Becomes Top Buyer of LNG from Russia's Sakhalin 2
Japan is currently the biggest importer of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia's Sakhalin 2 plant accounting for 57.5% of its exports, Interfax news agency quoted a company senior manager as saying on Thursday.
TC Energy's South Bow Pipeline Spin-Off Begins Trading on TSX
TC Energy's oil pipeline spin-off, South Bow Corp, started trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange, experiencing a slight decline on its debut. South Bow's main asset is the 622,000 barrel-per-day Keystone pipeline, which ships Canadian crude from Alberta to the U.S. Midwest and Gulf Coast.
Australia's Santos and TotalEnergies Ink Mid-Term LNG Supply Deal
Santos has signed a mid-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply agreement with TotalEnergies' Singapore unit. The three-year contract, starting in late 2025, will see Santos supply up to 500,000 tons of LNG annually, further strengthening its LNG portfolio in the region.
Venture Global Receives Approval to Advance Louisiana Calcasieu LNG Plant Toward Commercialization
Venture Global LNG has received approval from the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to reintroduce hazardous fluids to part of its Calcasieu LNG export plant in Louisiana. This critical step brings the plant closer to commercial operations after facing legal and regulatory challenges.
Shell Expands Gas Distribution Network in Nigeria
Shell plc’s Nigerian business, Shell Nigeria Gas (SNG), has struck a deal with a regional government in the country to develop a new gas distribution network to boost consumption by commercial and industrial entities for increased business performance.
Enbridge Acquires PSNC, Adding Over 13,000 Miles of Pipeline to Its U.S. Gas Utility Portfolio
Enbridge Inc. has completed its acquisition of Public Service Company of North Carolina (PSNC) from Dominion Energy. PSNC, now operating as Enbridge Gas North Carolina, serves over 600,000 customers and boasts an extensive network of over 13,000 miles of natural gas pipelines.
Finland and Estonia Form Pact to Strengthen Underwater Energy Assets
Finland and Estonia have signed an agreement to strengthen cooperation in protecting and repairing critical underwater energy infrastructure, including the Balticconnector gas pipeline. This partnership aims to enhance energy security and stabilize prices for both countries.
P&GJ’s Europe 500 Report of Top Pipelines
The following is a list of some of the longest transportation routes on the continent of Europe as of July 2024. This third such report will be broken down into two sections: gas and liquids (oil and products), which will be updated in each of our September issues going forward.
French Pipeline Sector Moving Toward Hydrogen
France is actively developing its pipeline network, as part of ambitious state plans to turn the country into one of the largest natural gas and hydrogen hubs in Europe in years to come.
EU, NATO Step Up Fight Against Sabotage of Gas Infrastructure
Safeguarding European energy and gas infrastructure against sabotage and cyberattacks will be one of the top priorities for NATO and the EU institutions over the coming years as the Nord Stream attacks have altered the energy security landscape for good.
TotalEnergies Buys More Gas Assets in Texas to Boost Value Chain
France's TotalEnergies expands its natural gas footprint in the United States through a deal reached with Lewis Energy Group to acquire a 45% stake in some dry gas producing assets in the Eagle Ford basin in Texas.
EQT Plans to Reverse Some U.S. Natural Gas Production Curtailments in October, CEO Says
"Production curtailments will be a normal part of our strategy when prices are low," CEO Toby Rice said, noting the company has already curtailed about 1 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) of production in the spring.
Tanker Departs Venture Global’s Louisiana Plaquemines LNG Export Plant as Facility Nears Production
The tanker docked for the past month at U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) company Venture Global LNG's Plaquemines export plant under construction in Louisiana had left by Tuesday morning, according to data provider LSEG.
Energy Transfer Subsidiary Selects KTJV for Lake Charles LNG Export Project
KBR has announced that KTJV, a KBR and Technip Energies joint venture, has been selected by Lake Charles LNG Export Company, a subsidiary of Energy Transfer LP, for its Lake Charles LNG transformation project.
Eskom, Sasol Team Up to Explore LNG as South Africa Seeks Cleaner Energy
South African petrochemicals company Sasol and state power utility Eskom said on Friday they had agreed to jointly explore ways the country could use liquefied natural gas (LNG).
Kimmeridge to Reduce Stake in Louisiana LNG Project to 51% After FID, CEO Says
Energy investment firm Kimmeridge Energy Management plans to reduce its stake in a Louisiana liquefied natural gas (LNG) export project to 51% down from 100% after it reaches FID next year.
Trafigura to Appoint Richard Holtum as New CEO Next Week - FT
Commodity trader Trafigura plans to name Richard Holtum as its new chief executive as soon as next week, the Financial Times reported on Friday, citing people briefed about the matter.
Kiewit, Venture Global LNG Settle Dispute Over Alleged Disclosure of Confidential Info to Shell
Construction contractor Kiewit on Thursday said it has settled a lawsuit with LNG developer Venture Global LNG over disclosures to Shell of information on the Calcasieu Pass LNG plant, the president of Kiewit Energy said.
ConocoPhillips, Uniper Ink 10-Year Natural Gas Supply Deal
German energy company Uniper and U.S. oil and gas producer ConocoPhillips said they have agreed a supply deal for up to 10 billion cubic meters of natural gas over the next 10 years.
Glencore Signs 20-Year LNG Supply Deal with Commonwealth LNG, Kimmeridge
Commodities giant Glencore has signed a non-binding agreement to buy 2 million tonnes per annum of liquefied natural gas from Commonwealth LNG along with equivalent natural gas supply from Kimmeridge Texas Gas.
TotalEnergies Extends CNOOC LNG Deal by Five Years
France's TotalEnergies said on Thursday it has extended an agreement with China's CNOOC by five years that will see it deliver 1.25 million tons of LNG per year until 2034.
- 1,000-Mile Pipeline Exit Plan by Hope Gas Alarms West Virginia Producers
- Valero Plans to Shut California Refinery, Takes $1.1 Billion Hit
- Three Killed, Two Injured in Accident at LNG Construction Site in Texas
- Greenpeace Ordered to Pay $667 Million to Energy Transfer Over Dakota Access Pipeline Protests
- Boardwalk’s Texas Gas Launches Open Season for 2 Bcf/d Marcellus-to-Louisiana Pipeline Expansion
- New Alternatives for Noise Reduction in Gas Pipelines
- Construction Begins on Ghana's $12 Billion Petroleum Hub, But Not Without Doubts
- Missouri Loses Control Over 1.5 Million-Mile Gas Pipeline Network as Feds Step In
- Panama Canal Considers Pipeline to Move U.S. Gas to Asia
- Gazprom’s Grandeur Fades as Europe Moves Away from Russian Gas
