North America
Iowa Senate Passes Bill Tightening Rules on Carbon Pipeline Land Seizures
The Iowa Senate passed a bill tightening requirements for carbon pipeline companies to use eminent domain, adding landowner protections and new limits on pipeline operations amid growing pushback from rural communities.
China Overtakes U.S. as Leading Buyer of Crude on Trans Mountain Pipeline
China has overtaken the U.S. as the top buyer of Canadian crude shipped through the Trans Mountain pipeline, as trade tensions and sanctions reshape global oil flows and increase Asia-bound exports from Alberta.
EPA to Rule on Backlog of Refinery Biofuel Exemption Requests
The EPA plans to issue decisions on more than 160 pending refinery biofuel exemption requests, marking a shift in biofuels policy and potentially impacting blending, RIN markets, and midstream operations starting in 2026.
Wood Mackenzie Warns of Gas Turbine Supply Constraints Through 2040
Wood Mackenzie expects new gas-fired generation projects of around 890 gigawatt (GW) capacity to be added globally between 2025 and 2040, with the U.S. and China leading at 47% annual additions during the same period.
Strathcona Acquires Canada’s Largest Crude-by-Rail Hub, Sells Assets for $2.84 Billion
Strathcona Resources has acquired the Hardisty Rail Terminal, Western Canada’s largest crude-by-rail hub, and sold its Montney assets for $2.84 billion as part of its midstream-focused consolidation strategy.
Enbridge Sells $511 Million Stake in Westcoast Pipeline to Indigenous Alliance
Enbridge has agreed to sell a 12.5% stake in its Westcoast pipeline system to a Canadian Indigenous alliance for $511 million, marking a major step in First Nations equity participation in energy infrastructure.
Venture Global Pushes FERC to Reapprove CP2 LNG Project in Louisiana
Venture Global is urging FERC to reapprove its CP2 LNG terminal in Louisiana—set to be the largest in the U.S.—following a completed environmental review showing no significant air quality impacts.
Aramco Signs $90 Billion in U.S. Deals as Trump Gulf Visit Sparks New Tie-Ups
Saudi Aramco announced $90 billion in preliminary deals with major U.S. firms during Trump’s Gulf visit, highlighting expanded partnerships across energy, AI, and digital infrastructure.
NeuVentus Launches Open Season for Gas Storage at Texas TRU Hub
NeuVentus opens non-binding open season for up to 20 Bcf of natural gas storage at its TRU Hub salt cavern project in Liberty County, Texas. Bids close June 27, 2025.
Svante Opens First Commercial Carbon Capture Gigafactory in British Columbia
Svante opens the world’s first commercial carbon capture gigafactory in Canada. The Redwood facility will manufacture filters to capture up to 10 million tonnes of CO₂ annually for industrial and direct air capture use.
Tallgrass to Build New Permian-to-Rockies Pipeline, Targets 2028 Startup with 2.4 Bcf Capacity
Tallgrass secures anchor shippers for a proposed Permian-to-Rockies pipeline, aiming to move up to 2.4 Bcf/d of natural gas by late 2028 and link into its decarbonization network.
Aemetis, Centuri Sign $27 Million Deal to Build RNG Systems for 15 California Dairies
Aemetis has signed a $27 million deal with Centuri to build gas cleanup systems for 15 California dairies, part of its plan to scale renewable natural gas production across 50 farms.
Pemex to Cut Crude Exports as Olmeca Refinery Ramps Up, Official Says
Pemex plans to reduce crude oil exports as its new Olmeca refinery begins processing 100,000 bpd, increasing local capacity to 1.2 million bpd, a PMI official said.
ArcLight Takes Majority Stake in NGPL Pipeline System; Kinder Morgan Retains Minority Interest
NGPL, one of the largest interstate natural gas pipeline networks in the U.S., spans nine states with approximately 9,100 miles of pipeline, one million horsepower in compression, and 288 billion cubic feet of storage.
Glencore Inks 20-Year LNG Deal with Commonwealth, Kimmeridge
Glencore has signed a 20-year agreement to purchase 2 million tonnes of LNG annually from Commonwealth's Louisiana export terminal, supported by natural gas from Kimmeridge Texas Gas, helping advance the project toward a final investment decision.
Aramco to Secure 6.2 Million Tons of U.S. LNG via NextDecade, Sempra Deals
Saudi Aramco will sign MoUs with U.S. LNG producers NextDecade and Sempra for 6.2 million tons of LNG supply, part of its broader push into the natural gas market and U.S. energy investments.
U.S. Carbon Capture JV Launches Backed by $500 Million Investment
BKV Corp. and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners formed a $500 million joint venture to develop carbon capture projects in the U.S., starting with Barnett Zero and Eagle Ford.
MPLX Acquires Whiptail Midstream’s San Juan Basin Assets for $237 Million
MPLX has acquired Whiptail Midstream’s San Juan Basin gathering systems for $237 million, expanding its oil, gas, and water infrastructure footprint in the Gallup oil play.
U.S. House Bill Seeks $1.5 Billion to Refill Strategic Petroleum Reserve
A U.S. House budget bill proposes over $1.5 billion to replenish and maintain the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and cancels a planned oil sale, aiming to rebuild the emergency crude stockpile.
Exxon to Supply Marubeni with Low-Carbon Ammonia from Baytown Hydrogen Project
Exxon Mobil signed its first customer agreement for its planned Baytown hydrogen facility, agreeing to supply Marubeni with 250,000 metric tons of low-carbon ammonia annually. The deal is contingent on a final investment decision expected in 2025.
Democratic States Sue to Block Trump’s National 'Energy Emergency'
Fifteen Democratic state attorneys general have sued to block President Trump’s national energy emergency order, arguing it unlawfully bypasses environmental reviews to fast-track energy project permits.
U.S. Oilfield Giants Brace for Tough Times as Price Slide Rattles Producers
Top U.S. oilfield firms SLB, Halliburton, and Baker Hughes brace for a downturn as falling oil prices force producers to cut drilling budgets and scale back activity, particularly in North America.
U.S. Regulators Recommend Approval for Venture Global’s CP2 LNG Project
Venture Global’s proposed CP2 LNG project in Louisiana received a favorable final environmental review from U.S. regulators, paving the way for potential approval of what could become the largest LNG export facility in the country.
Spain’s U.S. LNG Imports Double, Replace Russian Supply
Spain's LNG imports from the U.S. surged to 35% of total gas supply in the first four months of 2025, overtaking Algeria and replacing Russian gas, according to Enagas data.
Enbridge Targets 2028-29 for Deepwater Pipeline Startups, Eyes Gulf Coast Storage Expansion
Enbridge is targeting startup of its Canyon and Sparta offshore pipelines by 2028-29 and evaluating 24 Bcf of expansion potential at its Gulf Coast gas storage sites to strengthen LNG export connectivity.
U.S. NGL Exports Hit Record High Despite China Trade Disruption
U.S. exports of natural gas liquids hit a record high in April despite reduced shipments to China, as global buyers including India and Brazil boosted imports amid shifting trade flows.
Mexico's Pemex Reports Leaks on Oil Pipeline Supplying Dos Bocas Terminal
Pemex reported and addressed leaks on an oil pipeline transporting crude from its Akal-C platform to the Dos Bocas terminal in Tabasco, Mexico, with cleanup underway and operations set to resume.
Freedom CNG Acquires X3CNG, Lancer Energy to Expand Western RNG Footprint
Freedom CNG expanded its Western U.S. renewable fuel network with the acquisitions of Colorado-based X3CNG and Utah-based Lancer Energy, enhancing its CNG and RNG fueling capabilities.
Global Energy Exports Slide as Trade Risks Weigh on Oil and Fuel Demand
Global oil, LNG and fuel exports slowed in early 2025 as rising trade tensions and tariffs disrupt flows, pressuring demand across major import markets and raising risks for energy exporters.
LNG Exporters Fight Trump Rule Mandating U.S.-Built Tankers
LNG exporters are pushing back against a Trump administration rule requiring U.S.-built tankers for LNG shipments, warning the mandate could disrupt exports amid limited shipbuilding capacity.
- 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
- Gazprom’s Grandeur Fades as Europe Moves Away from Russian Gas
- Greenpeace Ordered to Pay $667 Million to Energy Transfer Over Dakota Access Pipeline Protests
