Eagle Ford

Freeport LNG Reports Temporary Shutdown at Texas Facility Due to Power Fluctuation

Freeport LNG reported on Monday that three LNG processing trains at its Quintana, Texas, facility were back online after temporary outages that began on Friday because of a power feed interruption.

Glenfarne Chooses Kiewit for Texas LNG Export Terminal Construction

Glenfarne Group has selected Kiewit as the construction contractor for its Texas LNG export terminal in Brownsville. The facility aims to process 0.5 Bcf/d of natural gas, targeting commercial operations by 2028, with a possible extension to 2029.

U.S. Crude Oil Pipeline Squeeze Boosts Prices at Gulf Coast Export Hub

U.S. crude oil prices at the Gulf Coast export hub have surged due to limited pipeline capacity from the Permian basin. A growing demand for light sweet crude, alongside record production, has widened the price gap between West Texas and Houston.

Enbridge Q3 Profit Surges on U.S. Gas Acquisitions, Raises Growth Forecast

New investments included the $1.1 billion Sequoia Solar project in Texas and the $700 million offshore Canyon System Pipelines project on the U.S. Gulf Coast.

Tokyo Gas in Talks to Acquire Stake in Woodside’s Louisiana LNG Project

Tokyo Gas is in talks with Woodside Energy to acquire a stake in the Louisiana LNG project, an ambitious U.S. Gulf Coast facility poised to convert U.S. shale gas into LNG for export. This potential investment aligns with Tokyo Gas’ strategy to secure long-term U.S. gas supplies.

ONEOK’s Q3 Profit Surges 53% on Rocky Mountain NGL Demand; Annual Forecast Narrowed

ONEOK’s third-quarter profit rose 53%, driven by strong natural gas and NGL demand in the Rocky Mountain region. The pipeline operator narrowed its annual forecast, reflecting growth in its NGL and refined products segments and continued asset expansion.

U.S. LNG Export Growth Faces Uncertainty as Trump’s Tariff Proposal Looms, Analysts Say

U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports could face setbacks if Donald Trump wins the election and imposes a proposed 60% tariff on Chinese imports, analysts say. The move may lead to trade tensions and reduce demand for U.S. LNG from China, affecting export growth.

EQT Sells Remaining Pennsylvania Natural Gas Assets to Equinor for $1.25 Billion

EQT Corp. has agreed to sell its remaining Pennsylvania natural gas assets to Equinor for $1.25 billion, with proceeds aimed at reducing debt following its recent pipeline acquisition. The transaction also expands Equinor’s U.S. production footprint in the Marcellus shale.

U.S. Allocates $196 Million for Natural Gas Pipeline Modernization

The funding, part of President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will support 60 projects aimed at enhancing safety, reducing environmental harm, and lowering energy costs by replacing leak-prone pipelines.

Four Petroleum Liquids Pipelines Completed in U.S. Since 2023

Four new petroleum liquids pipelines, including three crude oil projects and one hydrocarbon gas liquids (HGL) pipeline, have been completed in the U.S. since 2023, according to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) updated Liquids Pipeline Projects Database.

Energy Transfer Taps KBR, Technip to Build Louisiana LNG Plant

Energy Transfer has signed a preliminary agreement with KBR and Technip Energies to construct the Lake Charles LNG plant, pending a final investment decision. The project, in development since 2015, requires additional permits and customer agreements to move forward.

New 580-Mile Texas Pipeline Eases Bottlenecks, Boosts Shale Gas and Oil Output

The Matterhorn Express pipeline, the first new natural gas pipeline in the Permian Basin in three years, is alleviating gas bottlenecks and boosting oil production by freeing up gas flow to Gulf Coast export hubs. This new capacity is expected to significantly increase shale output in west Texas.

Cheniere Energy Moves Closer to Starting New Texas LNG Export Operation

Cheniere Energy moves closer to starting production at its Corpus Christi Stage 3 LNG export facility in Texas, receiving federal approval for key operations. The expansion will add around 10 million metric tons per year to U.S. LNG export capacity.

Venture Global Delays LNG Deliveries to Italy's Edison Until 2025

Italian energy group Edison said on Monday that U.S. gas exporter Venture Global LNG told it not to expect contract cargoes from its Louisiana export facility until April 2025.

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.

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.

TotalEnergies Buys More Gas Assets in Texas to Boost Value Chain

France's TotalEnergies expands its natural gas footprint in the United States through a deal reached with Lewis Energy Group to acquire a 45% stake in some dry gas producing assets in the Eagle Ford basin in Texas.

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.

Energy Transfer Subsidiary Selects KTJV for Lake Charles LNG Export Project

KBR has announced that KTJV, a KBR and Technip Energies joint venture, has been selected by Lake Charles LNG Export Company, a subsidiary of Energy Transfer LP, for its Lake Charles LNG transformation project.

Kimmeridge to Reduce Stake in Louisiana LNG Project to 51% After FID, CEO Says

Energy investment firm Kimmeridge Energy Management plans to reduce its stake in a Louisiana liquefied natural gas (LNG) export project to 51% down from 100% after it reaches FID next year.

Carlyle-backed Crescent Midstream to Develop $1 Billion Carbon Capture Project in Louisiana

Oil pipeline firm Crescent Midstream, which is backed by investment firm Carlyle Group, said it would jointly develop and construct a carbon capture and storage project in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Energy Leaders Believe VP Harris Won’t Ban Fracing, Citing Gas Price Risks

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris understands natural gas prices will rise if fracing is banned, industry executives said, explaining their confidence that the Democratic candidate will not ban the production method if she becomes president.

Wood to Design DeLa Express Gas Pipeline Linking Texas to Louisiana

The 690-mile pipeline project being developed by DeLa Express LLC is proposed to deliver liquids-rich natural gas from the Permian Basin of West Texas to the U.S. Gulf Coast and international export markets.

Williams Seeks Emergency Certificate to Operate $1 Billion Mid-Atlantic Gas Pipeline After Court Reversal

Williams' Transco has applied for a temporary emergency certificate from FERC to continue operating its new $1 billion natural gas project running through five mid-Atlantic states after the regulator's approval was vacated.

U.S. Regulators Approve Startup Preparations for Plaquemines LNG Plant in Louisiana

Federal regulators on Friday gave Venture Global LNG permission to begin preparations for the start-up of liquefied natural gas equipment at its Plaquemines export plant in Louisiana, taking a step closer to first LNG production for the facility, about 20 miles south of New Orleans.

Texas Matterhorn Pipeline Begins Gas Flow, Could Boost Waha Prices, Permian Resources Says

The Matterhorn is the biggest gas pipe under construction that is capable of moving gas that has been trapped in the Permian basin, causing prices at the Waha Hub in West Texas to turn negative a record number of times this year.

Report: U.S. Oil, Gas M&A Nears 2023 High as Focus Shifts from Permian

Nearly $100 billion has been spent by U.S. producers on mergers and acquisitions so far this year, and another $46 billion in assets are currently for sale, according to analysts.

Crescent Energy Buys Eagle Ford Assets for $168 Million

Crescent Energy has announced the acquisition of assets from a private Eagle Ford operator for $168 million, the company announced on Sept. 4.

ADNOC Acquires 35% Stake in Exxon’s Texas Hydrogen Plant

Abu Dhabi state oil giant ADNOC will acquire a 35% stake in a planned Exxon Mobil large-scale hydrogen plant in Texas, the companies said on Wednesday.

Voyager Midstream Snaps Up 550 Miles of Gas Pipelines in Key Haynesville Deal with Phillips 66

(P&GJ) — Voyager Midstream, backed by Pearl Energy Investments, has acquired natural gas gathering and processing assets from Phillips 66 in East Texas and North Louisiana, placing it strategically in the Haynesville Shale region.