North America
Biden Administration Warns of Risks in LNG Export Expansion, Cites Price and Emissions Concerns
The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden released a long-awaited study on the economic and environmental impacts of liquefied natural gas exports on Tuesday, saying the results underscored the need for a cautious approach to new permits.
Phillips 66 to Sell $865 Million Stake in 500-Mile Gulf Coast Express Pipeline to ArcLight
Phillips 66 is selling its $865 million stake in the Gulf Coast Express Pipeline to ArcLight Capital Partners, with Kinder Morgan remaining a co-owner. The sale surpasses Phillips 66’s $3 billion divestiture goal, supporting shareholder returns and debt reduction.
NOG Enters into Joint Venture for 2025 Appalachia Drilling Program
Northern Oil and Gas announced that it has entered a joint development program with one of Appalachia’s most capital efficient operators. The program covers drilling activities in calendar year 2025.
Permian CO2 Storage Could Prove Problematic Due to Well Blowouts, Earthquakes
(Reuters) – Texas has seen surging interest from companies hoping to bury carbon dioxide in its oilfields, putting the state at the vanguard of a government-subsidized program to fight climate change.
Venture Global Produces First LNG at Plaquemines Plant, Edging Out Competitors
Venture Global LNG has produced its first liquefied natural gas from the Plaquemines plant in Louisiana, marking the first new U.S. LNG production in two years. The plant positions Venture Global as a leader in fast-tracked LNG development, with commissioning extending into 2027.
Delek Logistics Acquires Gravity Water for $285 Million
This acquisition complements Delek's recent purchase of H2O Midstream and strengthens the company’s crude and produced water gathering and disposal services in the Midland Basin.
Boardwalk Approves 110-Mile, 1.16 Bcf/d Mississippi Kosci Junction Pipeline Project
Boardwalk Pipelines has approved the 1.16 Bcf/d Kosci Junction Pipeline project, a major investment by its subsidiary Gulf South Pipeline Company LLC. The 110-mile pipeline will expand natural gas capacity to support growing energy needs in Mississippi and the southeastern United States.
Texas Oil Company Challenges $250 Million Insurance Collateral Demand for Pipeline, Offshore Operations
An independent Texas oil and gas producer is striking back against a group of insurance companies, which collectively are seeking $250 million in collateral beyond what the oil company has already contracted for bonds backing its production activities.
Suncor Projects Higher Crude Output, Lower Spending for 2025
Suncor Energy on Thursday projected higher oil and gas production and lower spending in 2025, as it aims to boost output from its oil sands assets while keeping a tight lid on costs.
U.S. Natural Gas Prices Surge 7% to Two-Week High on Colder Weather, Rising LNG Exports
U.S. natural gas futures jumped about 7% on Wednesday to a two-week high on forecasts for colder weather and higher heating demand and an increase in the amount of gas flowing to liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants.
Chevron Expands Pasadena Refinery to Boost Light Crude Processing Capacity by 15%
Chevron U.S.A. Inc. has completed a retrofit of its Pasadena, Texas refinery, increasing its processing capacity by nearly 15%, bringing it to 125,000 barrels per day. The upgrade enhances the facility's flexibility in refining lighter crudes and aligns with Chevron’s strategy to bolster its Gulf Coast refining system.
DOE Holds Up Louisiana LNG Approvals Pending FERC Reviews
The U.S. Department of Energy said on Tuesday it is not able to complete reviews of two liquefied natural gas projects in Louisiana until an independent regulatory body finishes its environmental assessments.
GOP Lawmakers Slam New York for Blocking $500 Million Pipeline Project
In a Dec. 5 letter addressed to Governor Hochul, Republican lawmakers from New York and Pennsylvania expressed strong criticism of New York State's decision to block the Northern Access Pipeline, a $500 million natural gas infrastructure project.
Permian Resources Divests Reeves County Gathering Systems for $180 Million
Permian Resources Corp. has agreed to sell its natural gas and oil gathering systems in Reeves County, Texas, to Kinetik Holdings Inc. for $180 million in cash, pending post-closing adjustments.
Kinder Morgan Predicts Higher Profit in 2025 Driven by Natural Gas Pipelines
Kinder Morgan forecast higher earnings for 2025 on Monday as the U.S. pipeline operator bets on growth in its natural gas pipelines and energy transition ventures amid rising demand for the fuel.
U.S. Natural Gas Prices Drop 3% Amid Rising Output, Mild Weather Forecasts
U.S. natural gas futures slid about 3% on Tuesday on rising output, forecasts for milder weather and lower heating demand than previously expected and a decline in the amount of gas flowing to LNG export plants to a one-month low.
Macquarie, Dow Launch $2.4 Billion Gulf Coast Pipeline Infrastructure Partnership
Macquarie Asset Management has announced a new partnership with Dow Inc. to form Diamond Infrastructure Solutions, a venture focused on managing and expanding key U.S. Gulf Coast infrastructure assets, including pipelines, storage, and industrial services.
Ameresco, Republic Services Launch RNG Plant at Illinois Landfill
Ameresco Inc. and Republic Services have begun operations at a renewable natural gas (RNG) facility located at Republic Services’ Roxana Landfill in Edwardsville, Illinois.
SynMax Extends Satellogic Deal to Grow Oil, Gas Insights Platform
SynMax has expanded its partnership with Satellogic Inc., utilizing the satellite imaging company's high-frequency, high-resolution imagery to enhance monitoring of oil and natural gas production across North America.
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Southern Star is a key player in the natural gas sector. Overseeing 5,800 miles of pipeline, 43 compressor stations and eight gas porosity storage fields, the company has many assets and work processes to manage and maintain. Read how Southern Star gained a 25% increase in efficiency and optimized time and resources through an upgraded asset management system.
CryoSys, PIC Americas to Develop 7.2 MTPA LNG Export Facility on Texas Gulf Coast
CryoSys and PIC Americas have entered into an agreement to deliver advanced pretreatment and liquefaction solutions to PIC Americas planned development of a world-class LNG export facility with a minimum capacity of 7.2 million tonnes per annum (MTPA).
BP Seeks Buyers for U.S. Natural Gas Pipeline System Stake, Sources Say
BP is seeking buyers for a stake in its U.S. natural gas pipeline network, four people with knowledge of the matter said.
Energy Transfer Reaches FID on $2.7 Billion, 2.2 Bcf/d Permian Pipeline
Energy Transfer has announced a final investment decision (FID) to build the Hugh Brinson Pipeline, a $2.7 billion intrastate natural gas pipeline designed to move Permian Basin production to key Texas markets and trading hubs.
Biden Administration to Release LNG Study by Mid-December
The U.S. plans to issue a study on the environmental and economic effects of liquefied natural gas exports by the middle of this month, a Department of Energy official said on Wednesday.
Matador to Sell Pronto Midstream Stake for $600 Million to San Mateo JV
Matador Resources has agreed to sell its wholly-owned subsidiary, Pronto Midstream, to San Mateo Midstream, a joint venture where Matador holds a 51% stake.
Venture Global Challenges FERC's Call for Additional LNG Environmental Review
Venture Global LNG on Wednesday slammed a U.S. call for an additional environmental review of a proposed Louisiana LNG project as unnecessary, adding that it will be ready to begin construction once the project gets a final go-ahead.
ONEOK Completes NGL Fractionation and Pipeline Expansion Projects
ONEOK Inc. announced the completion of two key natural gas liquids (NGL) infrastructure projects: the MB-6 fractionator in Mont Belvieu, Texas, and the looping of the West Texas NGL Pipeline system.
Woodside Partners with Bechtel for Louisiana LNG Project Development
Australia's Woodside Energy Group said on Thursday it has signed an engineering, procurement and construction contract with U.S. engineering firm Bechtel to develop the Louisiana LNG project.
Shell Completes Sale of Houston-Area Pipeline Assets to Edgewater Midstream
Shell Pipeline Company and its subsidiary Triton West have completed the sale of the Sinco pipeline system and Colex terminal to Edgewater Midstream.
Nut Tree and Caspian Urge Martin Midstream Unitholders to Reject Merger with MRMC
Nut Tree and Caspian Capital argue that MMLP’s merger proposal relies on a "deeply flawed" valuation and disproportionately benefits Ruben Martin III, MRMC's controlling figure, at the expense of unitholders.
- Trump Aims to Revive 1,200-Mile Keystone XL Pipeline Despite Major Challenges
- ONEOK Agrees to Sell Interstate Gas Pipelines to DT Midstream for $1.2 Billion
- Energy Transfer Reaches FID on $2.7 Billion, 2.2 Bcf/d Permian Pipeline
- Boardwalk Approves 110-Mile, 1.16 Bcf/d Mississippi Kosci Junction Pipeline Project
- Kinder Morgan Approves $1.4 Billion Mississippi Crossing Project to Boost Southeast Gas Supply
- Tullow Oil on Track to Deliver $600 Million Free Cash Flow Over Next 2 Years
- GOP Lawmakers Slam New York for Blocking $500 Million Pipeline Project
- Enbridge Should Rethink Old, Troubled Line 5 Pipeline, IEEFA Says
- Energy Transfer Reaches FID on $2.7 Billion, 2.2 Bcf/d Permian Pipeline
- Polish Pipeline Operator Offers Firm Capacity to Transport Gas to Ukraine in 2025
