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Revisiting the Biggest Midstream Stories of 2024

(P&GJ) – In this final issue of P&GJ for 2024, the staff – with more than a little help from our readers – takes a look back at the sometimes-frenzied year for pipeline construction that was 2024.

Russia Offers Gas to Transdniestria, Awaits Moldova's Cooperation

The Kremlin said on Thursday that Russia was ready to provide gas to Moldova's breakaway Transdniestria region, but needed logistical support from Moldova to make that happen.

Tokyo Gas Eyes Asset Sales for Growth Investments, President Says

Tokyo Gas has been identifying assets, including from its vast real estate portfolio, to be sold to fund growth investments, its president said, though no decisions have been made yet on what to sell.

Chevron, Brightmark Achieve First Gas Milestone at 10 Midwest RNG Plants

Brightmark RNG has achieved first gas production at 10 renewable natural gas (RNG) projects across Iowa, Michigan, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Ohio. This milestone solidifies Brightmark’s position as a leading dairy RNG provider in the U.S.

East Texas Gas Storage Facility Begins Operations, Strengthening Texas Energy Grid

Trinity Gas Storage has started operations at its 24 Bcf gas storage facility in Anderson County, East Texas. This marks the first new greenfield gas storage facility in Texas in over a decade and aims to address supply and reliability issues exposed during Winter Storm Uri.

GreenGasUSA and Pilgrim’s Pride Launch RNG Project in South Carolina

The Sumter facility upgrades biogas from wastewater streams into pipeline-quality RNG, building on existing methane capture capabilities.

Trump Interior Nominee Advocates Aggressive Drilling on Federal Lands

Donald Trump's pick for secretary of the interior, Doug Burgum, said on Thursday he will vigorously pursue the president-elect's goals of maximizing energy production from U.S. public lands and waters, calling it key to national security.

Trump Plans to End LNG Export Permit Renewals, Sources Say

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump plans to abolish the requirement for some producers of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to seek export permit renewals, according to two sources with knowledge of the plan.

U.S. Proposes Tougher Safety Rules for Carbon Dioxide Pipelines

A U.S. regulator on Wednesday proposed new rules to strengthen safety requirements for carbon dioxide and hazardous liquid pipelines at a time when carbon capture technologies see increased adoption to fight global warming.

Colonial Pipeline's Main Gasoline Artery Shut for Leak Investigation Through Friday

Colonial Pipeline's main gasoline artery, Line 1, is expected to be shut through Friday as the company continues to search for the source of a suspected leak in Paulding County, Georgia, it said in a statement on Wednesday.

EIA: U.S. Crude Stocks Hit 2-Year Low on Rising Exports, Falling Imports

U.S. crude oil stocks excluding the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) fell last week to their lowest since April 2022 as exports rose and imports fell, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) said on Wednesday.

Trump Energy Pick Prioritizes LNG Expansion in U.S. Energy Strategy

Chris Wright, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to head the U.S. Energy Department, told U.S. senators in his confirmation hearing on Wednesday his first priority is expanding domestic energy production including LNG.

Strohm Wins 20-Mile Pipe Contract for Saudi Aramco Fadhili Expansion

Strohm, a thermoplastic composite pipe (TCP) manufacturer, has secured a contract to supply 33 kilometers (20.5 miles) of its TCP flowline for Saudi Aramco’s Fadhili gas plant in Saudi Arabia.

Germany’s DET Sets LNG Auctions at Wilhelmshaven, Brunsbuettel Terminals for Early February

Germany's Deutsche Energy Terminal has announced short-term auctions for regasification capacity of LNG at its Wilhelmshaven and Brunsbuettel LNG terminals on Feb. 4, 5 and 6, a note on its website said.

FERC Approves Kinder Morgan’s $72 Million Texas-Louisiana Expansion

Known as the Texas-Louisiana Expansion Project, the initiative aims to bolster firm transportation service capacity by 467,000 dekatherms per day to meet surging demand in the Gulf Coast region.

EIA Forecasts Oil Price Declines in 2025 and 2026 Amid Global Oversupply

Oil prices will be under pressure over the next two years as global production growth outpaces demand, the U.S. Energy Information Administration said on Tuesday in its Short-Term Energy Outlook report.

Peru’s Bretaña Crude Gains Traction Among U.S. Refiners Amid Mexican Supply Decline

Peru's niche Bretaña crude oil is gaining popularity in the United States, with the first cargo discharging in the U.S. Gulf Coast this month as U.S. refiners seek alternatives for declining Mexican heavy crude.

Colonial Shuts Largest U.S. Gasoline Pipeline to Investigate Leak

Colonial Pipeline, the largest refined products pipeline operator in the United States, said on Tuesday it was responding to a report of a potential gasoline release in Paulding County, Georgia and that one of its mainlines was temporarily shut down.

Guyana Exports 225 Crude Cargoes in 2024, Boosted by Exxon’s Ramp-Up

Guyana exported 225 cargoes of crude oil in 2024, its energy minister said on Tuesday, as a consortium led by U.S. major Exxon Mobil continued ramping up production and completed an update at its facilities.

Flowserve to Provide Dry Gas Seals for ADNOC’s Carbon Capture Project

Flowserve Corp. has secured a contract to supply Dry Gas Seals and Systems for a pioneering carbon capture project with the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), the state-owned oil and gas entity in the UAE.

Diamondback Energy Warns of Lower Q4 Oil Prices

U.S. shale producer Diamondback Energy on Monday flagged lower prices for its oil production in the fourth quarter, compared to the preceding three months.

Pipeline Upgrade Ends Czech Republic's Reliance on Russian Oil

Upgrades to boost the capacity for oil deliveries to the Czech Republic via the TAL pipeline are complete, ending the country's need to import Russian crude, Prime Minister Petr Fiala said on Tuesday.

U.S. Natural Gas Prices Dip from 2-Year High on Higher Output, Lower Freeport LNG Flows

U.S. natural gas futures eased about 1% on Monday from a two-year high in the prior session on a reduction in the amount of gas curtailed by freezing pipes and lower flows to Freeport LNG's export plant in Texas.

Dozens of Oil Tankers Drop Anchor After U.S. Sanctions Tighten

At least 65 oil tankers have dropped anchor at multiple locations, including off the coasts of China and Russia, since the United States announced a new sanctions package on Jan. 10, ship tracking data showed on Monday.

Plains All American Launches Year's First M&A Bond with $1 Billion Offering

U.S. integrated midstream infrastructure company Plains All American Pipeline on Monday priced a $1 billion investment-grade bond offering, the year's first to finance an acquisition.

Pioneer Energy Wins $6 Million DOE Grant for Flare Gas-to-Methanol Technology

Pioneer Energy has secured a $6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to adapt and demonstrate Emvolon’s gas-to-methanol technology aimed at reducing flaring and emissions in the oilfield. The demonstration will take place at an oil and gas facility in the Eagle Ford region of Texas.

Freeport LNG Gas Flows Decline to One-Month Low in Texas

The amount of natural gas flowing to U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) company Freeport LNG's export plant in Texas was on track to fall to a one-month low on Monday, according to data from financial firm LSEG.

Kinder Morgan Acquires Gas Gathering, Processing System in Bakken for $640 Million

Houston-based Kinder Morgan Inc. has announced plans to acquire a natural gas gathering and processing system in North Dakota’s Williston Basin from Outrigger Energy II LLC for $640 million.

Venture Global to Target $110 Billion Valuation in IPO Pitch Next Week

Venture Global LNG will begin formally pitching investors next week for its highly anticipated initial public offering, with the second-largest U.S. producer of liquefied natural gas aiming to secure a non-diluted valuation of as much as $110 billion, documents show.

Tougher U.S. Sanctions to Limit Russian Oil to China, India, Boost Middle East Demand

Chinese and Indian refiners will source more oil from the Middle East, Africa and the Americas, boosting prices and freight costs, as new U.S. sanctions on Russian producers and ships curb supplies to Moscow's top customers, traders and analysts said.