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Williams Places Transco’s Southside Expansion Project in Service, Adds 423 MMcf/d Capacity
Williams has announced that its Southside Reliability Enhancement project is now fully operational, increasing natural gas capacity in North Carolina and Virginia.
FERC Rejects Effort to Regulate Williams’ Gathering Line
(P&GJ) — The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) just gave a big boost to interstate pipelines that are considering new connections between shale fields and customers.
Spotlight on Mexico: Construction on Centauro del Norte Pipeline Begins
Nine months after signing the agreement with the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE), Grupo Carso began construction of the first section of the Centauro del Norte Gas Pipeline (GCN) located in Baja, California.
Zoo Zaps Gas Line Woes Using Plastic Pipe
(P&GJ) — The latest renovation at the Baton Rouge Zoo included an important one that visitors will never see. Buried under the canal at the entrance is a new natural gas supply pipeline that will also protect the zoo and the more than 200,000 annual visitors.
Court Temporarily Halts Construction of Tennessee Pipeline
(P&GJ) — Environmental opposition continues to bedevil proposed pipeline projects, both at the state and federal level, and Kinder Morgan’s Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company’s Cumberland Pipeline project is the latest poster child.
‘Skyrocketing’ Costs Loom Large for Urban Infrastructure Construction
(P&GJ) – When the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) held its 2024 annual meeting in Anaheim, California, in November it extended operations for an ongoing task force studying ways to better integrate regulations for natural gas and electricity delivery systems.
Projects December 2024
Explore the latest updates in pipeline and gas infrastructure, featuring new systems, expansions, and innovative developments shaping the industry. Stay informed on significant projects that enhance operational efficiency and drive growth in the energy sector.
Editor’s Notebook: Happier Days Off the U.S. Gulf Coast
In this exclusive Pipeline & Gas Journal article, Enbridge unveils plans for two new offshore pipelines in the Gulf of Mexico to support bp's Kaskida project, showcasing the region's ongoing oil and gas infrastructure expansion.
APGA Chair Focuses on Safety, Lines of Communication
Pipeline & Gas Journal presents an exclusive profile of Kathy Garcia, APGA Chair and CPS Energy executive. With over 6,000 miles of underground pipelines under her purview, Garcia shares insights on APGA’s priorities, infrastructure growth, and natural gas advocacy, emphasizing collaboration and innovation in the energy sector.
Overcoming Common Challenges with Long-Haul Shipping
Transporting heavy materials over long distances poses significant risks. Pipe can roll off trucks during sharp turns or accidents, causing damage or delays.
Kinder Morgan Approves $1.4 Billion Mississippi Crossing Project to Boost Southeast Gas Supply
Tennessee Gas Pipeline, a Kinder Morgan subsidiary, greenlights the 206-mile Mississippi Crossing Project, set to deliver up to 1.5 Bcf/d to Southeast U.S. markets by 2028.
U.S. Imposes New Sanctions on Entities Linked to Nord Stream 2 Pipeline
The United States issued fresh sanctions on Wednesday on several Russia-based entities over their involvement in the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, the State Department said, including new measures against the operator of the project.
Tamboran, APA Group to Develop 23-Mile Sturt Plateau Pipeline in Australia
The 23-mile (37-kilometer) pipeline will connect the planned Sturt Plateau Compression Facility to APA’s existing Amadeus Gas Pipeline, serving as the delivery point for gas volumes under a long-term gas sales agreement (GSA) with the Northern Territory Government.
Boardwalk Approves 110-Mile, 1.16 Bcf/d Mississippi Kosci Junction Pipeline Project
Boardwalk Pipelines has approved the 1.16 Bcf/d Kosci Junction Pipeline project, a major investment by its subsidiary Gulf South Pipeline Company LLC. The 110-mile pipeline will expand natural gas capacity to support growing energy needs in Mississippi and the southeastern United States.
GOP Lawmakers Slam New York for Blocking $500 Million Pipeline Project
In a Dec. 5 letter addressed to Governor Hochul, Republican lawmakers from New York and Pennsylvania expressed strong criticism of New York State's decision to block the Northern Access Pipeline, a $500 million natural gas infrastructure project.
Permian Resources Divests Reeves County Gathering Systems for $180 Million
Permian Resources Corp. has agreed to sell its natural gas and oil gathering systems in Reeves County, Texas, to Kinetik Holdings Inc. for $180 million in cash, pending post-closing adjustments.
Kinder Morgan Predicts Higher Profit in 2025 Driven by Natural Gas Pipelines
Kinder Morgan forecast higher earnings for 2025 on Monday as the U.S. pipeline operator bets on growth in its natural gas pipelines and energy transition ventures amid rising demand for the fuel.
Macquarie, Dow Launch $2.4 Billion Gulf Coast Pipeline Infrastructure Partnership
Macquarie Asset Management has announced a new partnership with Dow Inc. to form Diamond Infrastructure Solutions, a venture focused on managing and expanding key U.S. Gulf Coast infrastructure assets, including pipelines, storage, and industrial services.
Energy Transfer Reaches FID on $2.7 Billion, 2.2 Bcf/d Permian Pipeline
Energy Transfer has announced a final investment decision (FID) to build the Hugh Brinson Pipeline, a $2.7 billion intrastate natural gas pipeline designed to move Permian Basin production to key Texas markets and trading hubs.
Matador to Sell Pronto Midstream Stake for $600 Million to San Mateo JV
Matador Resources has agreed to sell its wholly-owned subsidiary, Pronto Midstream, to San Mateo Midstream, a joint venture where Matador holds a 51% stake.
ONEOK Completes NGL Fractionation and Pipeline Expansion Projects
ONEOK Inc. announced the completion of two key natural gas liquids (NGL) infrastructure projects: the MB-6 fractionator in Mont Belvieu, Texas, and the looping of the West Texas NGL Pipeline system.
Russian Oil Halted Through Druzhba Pipeline to Czech Republic, Unipetrol Confirms
Russian crude oil flows to the Czech Republic through the Druzhba pipeline remained halted on Thursday, refiner Unipetrol said.
Shell Completes Sale of Houston-Area Pipeline Assets to Edgewater Midstream
Shell Pipeline Company and its subsidiary Triton West have completed the sale of the Sinco pipeline system and Colex terminal to Edgewater Midstream.
Pipeline Operator Enbridge Forecasts Higher 2025 Core Profit on Strong Oil, Gas Demand
Enbridge on Tuesday forecast higher core profit for 2025 as the Canadian pipeline operator expects strong oil and gas demand to lift volumes, sending its U.S.-listed shares up 1% in premarket trading.
Wood to Design DeLa Express Pipeline Linking Texas to Louisiana
Wood has been awarded the front-end engineering design (FEED) for a long-haul, large-diameter, liquids-rich natural gas pipeline project in the United States.
Spotlight on Mexico: Nation’s Biggest Pipeline Projects Still Face Challenges
Mexico is seeing some pipeline projects move forward, as others stall. But, with a newly elected president taking office, all of them will continue to be subjects of debate, scrutiny and potentially legal challenges.
Vivakor Completes Omega Pipeline Expansion in Oklahoma
Vivakor Inc. has finished expanding its Omega Pipeline System in Blaine County, Oklahoma. The project, which added two new gathering lines, was completed ahead of schedule and under budget.
EQT, Blackstone Forge $3.5 Billion Deal for Mountain Valley Pipeline Stake
(P&GJ) — EQT Corporation announced a $3.5 billion joint venture (JV) with Blackstone Credit & Insurance (BXCI) focused on midstream assets, including stakes in the Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP) and the Hammerhead Pipeline.
Optimizing Gas Analysis in Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage
As the global demand for energy grows, so too does the need to transition toward sustainable energy sources. For many process manufacturers, carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) is a central part of their efforts to reduce emissions of one of the most prevalent greenhouse gases (GHGs), carbon dioxide (CO2).
Argentina's Vaca Muerta Gas Export Plans Face Major Hurdles
Natural gas production is booming in Argentina’s vast Vaca Muerta shale lands, but full pipelines and the government's free-market approach to paying for new ones may prevent the country from becoming a major gas exporter by early next decade.

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- Enbridge Should Rethink Old, Troubled Line 5 Pipeline, IEEFA Says
- Caspian Pipeline Consortium Lowers 2024 Oil Export Forecast Again
- U.S. Oil Inventories at Cushing Storage Hub Drop to Lowest in a Decade
- AGDC and Glenfarne to Develop $44 Billion Alaska LNG Project, Including 807-Mile Pipeline
- Plains All American Launches Year's First M&A Bond with $1 Billion Offering