North America
Texas Pushes for State Control Over Carbon Capture Permitting
Texas oil, gas, and industrial groups are urging the EPA to approve the state’s request for primacy over carbon storage projects, citing investment potential and a backlog of federal approvals. Texas has 43 projects under review, making up one-third of U.S. applications.
India’s GAIL Eyes U.S. LNG Deals Following Trump’s Policy Shift
India’s GAIL is reviving plans to secure U.S. LNG supply or acquire a stake in an LNG plant after the Trump administration ended a ban on new export permits. The move could help boost India’s gas consumption and long-term supply security.
Energy Transfer Secures Natural Gas Supply Deal with CloudBurst for Texas Data Center
Energy Transfer signed a long-term natural gas supply agreement with CloudBurst Data Centers for its planned Texas facility, marking the pipeline operator’s first direct deal with a data center.
Recent Cold Snap Led to Fourth-Largest U.S. Natural Gas Storage Withdrawal, EIA Says
The U.S. recorded its fourth-largest weekly natural gas storage withdrawal in mid-January as frigid temperatures drove up consumption, the EIA said. Stocks fell by 321 Bcf, nearly 70% above the five-year average, with inventories now 4% below historical levels.
Taiwan Eyes Alaskan LNG Imports Amid U.S. Tariff Concerns
Taiwan is considering importing natural gas from Alaska to help reduce its trade surplus with the U.S. and avoid potential tariffs. State-run CPC is assessing feasibility, as Taiwan looks to diversify energy imports beyond Australia and Qatar.
Venture Global’s CP2 LNG Project Advances with Environmental Report
Venture Global's CP2 LNG export project in Louisiana moves forward as FERC staff releases a draft environmental report, concluding emissions impacts are "not significant."
Canada's AltaGas, Keyera Sign Long-Term LPG Processing Agreements
AltaGas and Keyera have signed long-term agreements for LPG processing, securing export capacity at Ridley Island and fractionation services in Saskatchewan, strengthening Canada’s energy ties to Asia.
North Sea Midstream Partners Names Angela Fletcher as CEO
Fletcher, who has served as NSMP’s chief commercial officer for the past year, takes over as the midstream operator continues efforts to support UK energy security and transition efforts.
Maryland Lawmakers Push to Curb BGE Pipeline Spending, Citing Safety and Cost Concerns
Maryland lawmakers and regulators are raising concerns over Baltimore Gas & Electric’s (BGE) multibillion-dollar pipeline replacement program, citing rising costs for consumers and questions about its effectiveness in improving safety.
Alberta Eyes Japan for LNG Deals Amid U.S. Tariff Threat, Minister Says
Canada's Alberta province, a major gas producer, needs to find new export markets in face of a U.S. tariff threat, and expanding in Japan is an important target, its minister of environment and protected areas, Rebecca Schulz, told Reuters.
Harvest Alaska to Redevelop Kenai LNG Terminal to Boost Southcentral Gas Supply
Harvest Alaska has reached an agreement with Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) and Chugach Electric Association to acquire and redevelop the Kenai LNG Terminal, aiming to address Southcentral Alaska’s energy needs.
MPLX Expands Permian NGL, Natural Gas Takeaway with Gulf Coast Projects
MPLX is ramping up Permian NGL and natural gas takeaway with new pipelines, fractionation facilities, and an LPG export terminal, boosting Gulf Coast capacity.
Oil Falls as U.S. Crude Inventories Swell, Traders Worry About China-U.S. Trade Tensions
Oil prices fell more than 2% on Wednesday as a large build in U.S. crude and gasoline stockpiles signaled weaker demand, while worries about a new China-U.S. trade war fueled fears of softer economic growth.
Alaska Senator Pressures Asian Allies to Support Gas Pipeline Over China
Senator Dan Sullivan on Wednesday urged Japan and other U.S. allies in Asia to get behind a multibillion-dollar gas project in his home state of Alaska, warning that if they were not interested in buying the gas, strategic rival China would be.
Canada's Trans Mountain Expects More Interest in Pipeline System if U.S. Implements Tariffs
Canadian pipeline operator Trans Mountain said it expects to see increased interest to ship on its system if the United States slaps tariffs on Canadian oil imports in a month.
Senators Float Resolution to Overturn Biden Methane Fee Rule
U.S. Senate Republicans on Tuesday introduced a resolution to overturn the Biden administration's proposed fee on methane emissions, one of the previous Environmental Protection Agency's final measures to force big oil and gas producers to slash emissions of the powerful greenhouse gas.
China Hits Back at Trump with Tariffs on U.S. Crude Oil and LNG Imports
The trade in crude oil and liquefied natural gas between the United States and China is effectively dead after Beijing responded to President Donald Trump's tariffs with measures of its own.
Enterprise’s Big U.S. Oil Export Project Stalls on Lack of Buyers
Enterprise’s SPOT crude export project off Texas has stalled due to a lack of customer interest, with CEO Jim Teague citing regulatory delays and shifting oil flows. The company may shelve the project if demand doesn’t materialize.
Intensity Infrastructure Launches Open Season for 136-Mile, 1.5 Bcf/d Bakken Gas Pipeline
Intensity Infrastructure Partners LLC has launched an open season to gauge interest in its proposed Intensity Pipeline, a 136-mile, 1.5 billion cubic feet per day natural gas transmission line in North Dakota.
Japan's Mitsui Weighs Possible Role in Alaska LNG Project, No Decision Yet
Japanese trading house Mitsui could consider studying a project to liquefy natural gas in the U.S. state of Alaska, but no decisions have been made yet, Chief Financial Officer Tetsuya Shigeta said on Tuesday.
ONEOK, MPLX to Build $1.4 Billion LPG Export Terminal, Pipeline in Texas
ONEOK and MPLX are partnering to build a $1.4 billion, 400,000-barrel-per-day liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) export terminal in Texas City, Texas, along with a $350 million pipeline connecting the terminal to ONEOK's Mont Belvieu storage facility.
Senate Confirms Chris Wright as Trump’s Energy Secretary
The U.S. Senate on Monday confirmed Chris Wright, a fracking executive, to be President Donald Trump's energy secretary.
Argent LNG Taps Baker Hughes for LNG Export Project in Louisiana
Argent LNG has selected Baker Hughes to provide liquefaction and power generation technology for its proposed LNG export terminal in Port Fourchon, Louisiana. The project aims to produce 24 million tonnes per annum of LNG.
U.S. Natural Gas Prices Jump 9% on Colder Forecast, Sanctions Worries
U.S. natural gas futures jumped about 9% on Monday on forecasts for colder weather and higher heating demand next week and worries about supplies from Canada related to U.S. President Donald Trump's sanctions.
ArcLight Acquires Stake in 500-Mile Gulf Coast Express Pipeline from Phillips 66 for $865 Million
Following the deal, Gulf Coast Express Pipeline will be jointly owned by subsidiaries of Kinder Morgan and ArcLight, with Kinder Morgan remaining the operator. The pipeline is a key outlet for Permian Basin gas, supplying the U.S. Gulf Coast and South Texas’ growing LNG market.
Trump Puts Keystone XL Pipeline Back in Discussion, Though Revival Faces Developer Resistance
President Donald Trump’s recent executive order has revived discussions about the 1,200-mile Keystone XL pipeline, a long-debated oil project that has faced political and environmental scrutiny.
Mexico's Pemex, Billionaire Carlos Slim Renegotiate Lakach Gas Deal
Mexican billionaire investor Carlos Slim's team and state energy company Pemex are discussing substantial changes to a deal to develop the country's first deepwater natural gas field, five sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.
Construction Report: Trump Policies, Thirst for LNG Could Bolster Expansion
While the global thirst for LNG continues to drive pipeline construction globally, the real questions for the new year concern a second Donald Trump presidency in the United States. Early analysis from those in the industry suggest the change of administration will be good for midstream.
ONEOK Completes EnLink Midstream Acquisition, Expands Value Chain
ONEOK Inc. has completed its acquisition of EnLink Midstream LLC, strengthening its integrated midstream operations and diversifying its platform. The transaction was approved by EnLink unitholders at a special meeting on Jan. 30.
Japan Considers Backing 800-Mile Alaska LNG Pipeline to Strengthen U.S. Ties
Japan has doubts about the viability of the proposed 800-mile pipeline because of the overall costs of the gas relative to other sources. But it is prepared to offer to explore a deal if asked, the officials said.

- Energy Transfer Wins New York Court Ruling in $150 Million Pipeline Fraud Case
- $3 Billion Natural Gas Pipeline Expansion to Add 1.3 Bcf Capacity in Southeast Region
- Trump Puts Keystone XL Pipeline Back in Discussion, Though Revival Faces Developer Resistance
- ONEOK, MPLX to Build $1.4 Billion LPG Export Terminal, Pipeline in Texas
- Kinder Morgan Approves $1.4 Billion Mississippi Crossing Project to Boost Southeast Gas Supply
- 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