Pipeline

U.S. Appeals Court Blocks Kinder Morgan’s Tennessee Pipeline Permits

A U.S. appeals court on Friday put on hold approvals and permits necessary to allow a Kinder Morgan subsidiary to construct a 32-mile gas pipeline in Tennessee, at the urging of environmental groups.

PetroChina Exits Role as Committed Shipper on Trans Mountain Pipeline

PetroChina Canada will no longer be a committed shipper on the Trans Mountain oil pipeline after assigning its contracts to another party, the company said in a letter filed with the Canada Energy Regulator, dated Oct. 10.

Gas Pipeline Connected to Exxon's FPSOs in Guyana, Completion Expected by Year-End

A pipeline that would allow Guyana to bring natural gas produced by an Exxon Mobil-led consortium to shore has been connected to two of the project's floating production platforms, Exxon's head for Guyana was reported as saying on Wednesday.

NDT Global, Aramco Unveil 56-inch Ultrasonic Pipeline Inspection Tool

NDT Global has launched a new 56-inch ultrasonic inline inspection tool, developed in partnership with Aramco, to meet the specific inspection needs of large-diameter pipelines.

Colonial Pipeline Allocates Cycle 59 Shipments on Distillate Line 2, Ensuring Product Flow from Atlanta to Nashville

Colonial Pipeline Co. is allocating space for Cycle 59 shipments on its distillate Line 2, which transports products from Atlanta to Nashville, Tennessee. The company issued this notice to shippers on Tuesday.

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.

North Dakota Pipeline Authority Reports Wildfire Impact on Oil, Gas Production

The North Dakota Pipeline Authority said on Tuesday oil production is estimated to be down nearly 60,000 to 90,000 barrels of oil per day (bpd) due to the ongoing wildfires in the U.S. state.

McDermott Wins EPCI for 155 Miles of Offshore, Onshore Pipelines in Qatar's North Field

The contract covers the EPCI of nearly 250 km (155 miles) of offshore and onshore gas pipelines, connecting five new offshore wellhead platforms to two new onshore LNG trains.

Sable Aims to Restart California Offshore Oil Pipeline by Year-End After Decade-Long Shutdown

Sable Offshore said on Monday it was expecting to restart the Santa Ynez oil and gas pipeline off the Californian coast by the end of the year after it was shut for nearly a decade following a major oil leak.

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.

Enbridge Green Lights $700 Million Pipeline Network Plans for Gulf of Mexico

Enbridge will construct and operate crude oil and natural gas pipelines for BP's Kaskida oil hub in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, set to start production in 2029. Shell has also announced its final investment decision for the Rome Pipeline, which will transport oil from the project.

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.

Summit Midstream Acquires Tall Oak Midstream for $450 Million

Tall Oak operates a large gas gathering and processing system in the Arkoma Basin, featuring two natural gas processing plants with a total capacity of 220 MMcf/d and 411 miles of gas gathering lines.

From Crude to NGL: Understanding the Complexities of Pipeline Conversions

As Enterprise Products Partners LP expands its footprint in the Permian Basin, the conversion of existing pipelines raises both opportunities and challenges. This article delves into the complexities involved in repurposing energy infrastructure, highlighting technical, economic, and safety considerations amid robust production growth.

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.

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.

Exxon’s $1.28 Billion Asset Sale to Seplat Nears Approval, Says Nigerian President

Nigeria is struggling to raise output of oil, its biggest export earner, mainly due to theft of crude and pipeline vandalism in the Niger Delta, forcing companies like Exxon and Shell to look to deepwater projects for expansion.

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.

Ground Work on Extension of Mayakan Pipeline Begins

The Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) and Engie Mexico began construction work after signing a new agreement at the end of March for the expansion of the Mayakan Gas Pipeline.

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.

Coating System Takes Aim at Metal Loss in Fracking Operations Pipes

An original erosion-resistant coating (ERC) establishes a new category with a system that resists erosion inside pipes located near fracking wellheads, thereby reducing downtime maintenance costs and enhancing drilling productivity.

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.

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.

Diamondback, Kinetik Acquire 30% Stake in EPIC’s 800-Mile Crude Oil Pipeline

EPIC Crude is an 800-mile crude oil pipeline system that connects the Delaware, Midland Basin, and Eagle Ford supply to EPIC's 3.4 million barrel Robstown Terminal near Corpus Christi.

Tallgrass Launches Open Season for Pony Express Crude Oil Pipeline

Pony Express Pipeline, operated by Tallgrass, has launched a new binding open season for crude oil transportation from Pony Express' Carpenter origin in exchange for incentive tariff rates.

Criminal Probe Underway After Car Strikes Energy Transfer Pipeline in Houston, Body Found

Human remains were found in a burned-out car that struck an Energy Transfer natural gas liquids pipeline earlier this week in Houston, sparking a criminal investigation, local media reported on Thursday citing officials.

Argentina's Reversion del Norte Pipeline Project Nears Completion After Successfully Crossing River

Argentina's 93-mile Reversion del Norte pipeline has overcome significant delays, reaching a key milestone by crossing the Tercero River. The project, crucial for gas supply to northern Argentina and exports to Bolivia and Brazil, is now on track for completion in late 2024.

Bayou Midstream II Secures Equity Backing from EIV Capital to Expand U.S. Infrastructure

Bayou Midstream II has announced an equity commitment from EIV Capital, LLC following their successful partnership for Bayou Midstream LLC (Bayou I).

Energy Transfer Pipeline Fire Continues to Burn in La Porte, Texas

Energy Transfer said a fire at its natural gas liquid (NGL) pipeline in La Porte, Texas, which started on Monday, was still burning on Tuesday and a state regulator said it would probably keep burning into the afternoon.