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Democratic Lawmakers Urge Biden to Halt Carbon Pipeline Permits Amid Safety Concerns
The United States should not permit any new carbon dioxide pipelines until updated federal safety regulations are finished, a dozen Democratic members of Congress said in a letter sent to President Joe Biden on Tuesday.
ADNOC Gas Awards $600 Million Carbon Capture Contract to Petrofac
U.K. oil services firm Petrofac said on Tuesday it got a more than $600 million contract from ADNOC Gas for the Habshan carbon capture and storage (CCS) project, as the Abu Dhabi-based company steps up its decarbonization plan.
Navigator CO2 Ventures Seeks Pause in Iowa Permit Process for 1,300-Mile Carbon Pipeline
Navigator CO2 Ventures has asked Iowa regulators to pause the permit application process for its carbon capture and storage (CCS) pipeline project that will run across five U.S. Midwest states as it awaits approval in Illinois, where its carbon storage site would be located.
898-Mile Uganda–Tanzania Oil Pipeline Nearing Completion, Set for 2025 Debut
The 1,445-kilometer (898-mile) East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) that will transport crude from Tilenga and Kingfisher is set to come online in 2025, Uganda National Oil Co.'s chief executive said in an interview.
Joint Venture to Establish First LNG Ship Bunkering Hub in U.S. Gulf
A joint venture is developing the first dedicated LNG bunkering facility for ships in the U.S. Gulf amid efforts by the maritime industry to find cleaner fuel solutions, executives said on Thursday.
Woodside Needs New Seismic Approval for Scarborough Gas Project
Australia's federal court on Thursday halted approval for Woodside to conduct seismic blasting under the seabed for its $12 billion Scarborough gas project after a legal challenge by an Indigenous woman.
Analysis: US Carbon Capture Pipeline Setbacks Reflect Challenges in Climate Fight
A series of permit rejections for two high-profile carbon pipeline projects in the U.S. Midwest could bode poorly for carbon capture and storage (CCS) as a widespread solution to climate change, reflecting deep-seated public concern about its risks and environmental impacts.
Woodside Awards Contract for Pluto LNG Train 1 Modification Project
(P&GJ) — KBR has been awarded an engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCm) contract by Woodside Energy as operator for and on behalf of the Pluto Joint Venture.
Collaboration Helps Balance Public, Owner Pipeline Project Interests
(P&GJ) — For linear projects such as pipelines, dealing with the unexpected should be expected. The best preparation for these surprises is to partner with a team structured for close collaboration between the real estate and engineering disciplines as well as everything in between.
Trans Mountain Pipeline Route Change Request Approved by Canadian Regulator
The Canada Energy Regulator (CER) approved a route change request for the Trans Mountain oil pipeline expansion on Monday, clearing a major hurdle and avoiding months of delay for the Canadian government-owned project.
Climeworks Explores Large-Scale Carbon Capture Project in Kenya
Climeworks is exploring the development of a large-scale direct air capture (DAC) project in Kenya to remove and store carbon dioxide from the atmosphere with Great Carbon Valley, the first of its kind in East Africa, the two companies said on Thursday.
Mexico's First LNG Plant to Receive Final Piece in Days
The last major piece of infrastructure needed to start production at Mexico's first floating LNG plant is set to depart from a Texas shipyard next week, the U.S. Coast Guard said in a notice to shippers.
Peru Pipeline Workers Unearth Ancient Children's Cemetery
Peruvian workers unearthed eight bundles of funeral belongings believed to be around 1,000 years old while installing a gas pipeline in capital Lima, archaeologists said on Friday, saying the site likely marked a children's cemetery.
FERC Approves Sempra's Port Arthur LNG Phase 2 Expansion Project
(P&GJ) — Sempra Infrastructure has announced that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has approved the permit authorizing the Port Arthur LNG Phase 2 expansion project under development at Port Arthur LNG in Jefferson County, Texas.
TC Energy's Coastal GasLink Pipeline Fined for Environmental Non-Compliance
British Columbia has fined Coastal GasLink, the natural gas pipeline being built by TC Energy, $256,810 for non-compliance with environmental regulations, the Canadian province said on Thursday.
FACTBOX: Deals on the Rise in US Oil and Gas Pipeline Sector
The oil and gas pipeline business has seen increased consolidation this year as U.S. production grows and new pipeline permitting problems have made existing operators more valuable.
NextDecade Secures $356 Million Loan for Rio Grande LNG Phase 1
NextDecade said on Wednesday it had received a loan worth $356 million from a group of lenders to finance a portion of Phase 1 of its Rio Grande LNG export facility in Texas.
P&GJ’s Europe 500 Report of Top Pipelines
(P&GJ) — Following is a listing of some of the longest transportation routes on the continent of Europe as of July 2023. 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.
Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion to Disrupt Oil Flow to US, Boost Prices
Canada's Trans Mountain oil pipeline expansion (TMX), which will nearly triple the flow of crude from Alberta to Canada's Pacific Coast beginning early next year, will shake up North America's supply by diverting barrels now mainly delivered to refiners and exporters in the U.S. Midwest and Gulf Coast.
U.S. Lawmakers Urge Biden to Revive Kurdistan Pipeline for Economic Relief
A new U.S. approach is needed to facilitate the re-opening of a pipeline between Iraq's northern semi-autonomous Kurdistan region and Turkey, a trio of U.S. congressmen urged President Biden in a letter seen by Reuters.
Japan's Mitsui to Comply with Arctic LNG 2-Related U.S. Sanctions
Japan's Mitsui said on Saturday it is committed to complying with restrictions in the wake of fresh U.S. sanctions related to Russia's Arctic LNG 2 liquefied natural gas project in which it holds a stake.
Canada's Trans Mountain Oil Pipeline's Faces Hearing on Route Change Dispute
Canadian regulators on Monday kicked off a two-day hearing to weigh up a controversial route change request from the Trans Mountain expansion (TMX) project that has sparked Indigenous opposition and may lead to further delays for the key oil pipeline.
Venture Global CEO Says Court Battles Are Not Slowing the Company's LNG Projects
Venture Global LNG's chief executive insisted recently that the company's development of U.S. LNG plants has not been slowed by international court battles over its failure to deliver cargoes to contract holders, including BP and Shell.
Trans Mountain Asks Regulator to Approve Oil Pipeline Tolls Despite Shipper Complaints
Trans Mountain Corp., the oil pipeline company owned by the Canadian government, asked a regulator on Thursday to approve the proposed tolls it wants to charge shippers, who have said they are too high.
PipeChina Starts Laying Second Gas Line Linking Sichuan to East Coast
The new line will be built in phases. Under the first stage, PipeChina will lay a 1,576-km (979 miles) western section, including 12 branches, crossing the Chongqing municipality and provinces of Sichuan and Hubei.
Carbon Capture Project Back at Texas Coal Plant After 3-Year Shutdown
A $1 billion carbon capture utilization and storage project that has been shuttered since May 2020 amid plunging oil prices restarted operations last week, its owner JX Nippon said, giving a second chance to a project meant to show the nascent technology is viable at large scale.
Trans Mountain Pipeline May Face 9-Month Delay Over Route Dispute
The Trans Mountain oil pipeline expansion could be delayed by up to nine months if regulators do not approve a route deviation request, the Canadian government corporation building the project said in a regulatory filing on Monday.
South Dakota Denies Permit for Summit Carbon Solutions' 495-Mile CO2 Pipeline Segment
South Dakota's Public Utilities Commission on Monday denied a permit application from Iowa-based Summit Carbon Solutions to build 495 miles (796 km) of pipeline through the state to transport captured carbon dioxide from ethanol plants to an underground storage site.
Russia Finalizing Power of Siberia-2 Gas Pipeline Route to China, Novak Says
Russia is finalizing the route of the China-bound Power of Siberia-2 gas pipeline, which is intended to traverse Mongolia, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak wrote in the energy ministry's in-house magazine, published on Wednesday.
Tellurian Drops Equity-Ownership Condition for Driftwood LNG Project
Tellurian Inc. will sell LNG supplies to non-equity holders to bring its long-delayed Driftwood LNG project to fruition, Chairman Charif Souki said this week. The company plans to offer up to 11 million of its 27.6 MTPA output under offtake agreements to get Driftwood across the finish line.
- Keystone Oil Pipeline Resumes Operations After Temporary Shutdown
- Freeport LNG Plant Runs Near Zero Consumption for Fifth Day
- Biden Administration Buys Oil for Emergency Reserve Above Target Price
- Mexico Seizes Air Liquide's Hydrogen Plant at Pemex Refinery
- Enbridge to Invest $500 Million in Pipeline Assets, Including Expansion of 850-Mile Gray Oak Pipeline
