North America
South Africa Seeks U.S. LNG Import Deal to Boost Supplies, Improve Trade Ties
South Africa has offered to buy liquefied natural gas from the United States over a 10-year period as part of proposals to secure a trade deal, according to a ministerial statement posted on the South African government news agency website.
Pipeline Operators Favor Buying Over Building Despite Trump Push for Projects
Despite fast-tracked approvals under the Trump administration, pipeline firms like Energy Transfer, Kinder Morgan and Williams are prioritizing M&A deals over new builds.
U.S. Looks to Revive $44 Billion Alaska LNG Project with Asian Investment Talks
The U.S. has invited officials from Japan, South Korea and Taiwan to Alaska to discuss projects including a vast gas pipeline, two people familiar with the planning said, as Asian governments consider U.S. investments in the hopes of relief from President Donald Trump's tariffs.
Canadian Oil Exports Pivot Toward China, Undermining U.S. Energy Influence
Canada's seaborne crude exports to China surpassed flows to the U.S. for the first time in April, a shift driven by trade tensions and Trans Mountain pipeline expansion.
CP2 Project Approval Could Make Venture Global Top U.S. LNG Firm
Venture Global is positioned to become the largest U.S. LNG producer by 2026 if its CP2 project moves forward, surpassing Cheniere with a combined 66.5 MTPA capacity, according to company data and analysts.
Kinder Morgan Proposes 290-Mile Gas Pipeline Expansion Spanning Three States
Kinder Morgan is planning a multibillion-dollar expansion of its South System 4 pipeline network, adding 14 new natural gas lines spanning 290 miles across Georgia and neighboring states, along with compressor station upgrades and new metering infrastructure.
Freeport LNG Brings Final Storage Tank Back Online Following 2022 Fire
Freeport LNG has returned its third storage tank to service with regulatory approval, completing the recovery from a 2022 incident that damaged the facility.
U.S. Natural Gas Prices Surge 10% on Output Dip and Technical Buying
U.S. natural gas futures jumped 10% amid lower production, rising demand forecasts, and technical buying, with analysts citing pipeline maintenance and summer heat projections as key market drivers.
Williams Plans New Transco Expansion to Serve 'Power-Hungry' Virginia
Williams announced a new Transco pipeline expansion to deliver up to 950 MMcf/d of natural gas to Virginia, targeting the region's rising energy demand driven by data center growth and power generation needs.
Occidental, ADNOC’s XRG Team Up on $500 Million Texas DAC Hub
Occidental and ADNOC’s XRG have signed an agreement to explore a joint venture for a South Texas Direct Air Capture facility that could remove 500,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually, with XRG considering a $500 million investment in the project.
Continental Accuses Hess of Artificially Inflating Midstream Fees, Costing It $69 Million
Continental Resources has filed a lawsuit against Hess Corp., alleging it was defrauded of up to $69 million through inflated midstream service fees tied to Bakken wells, shifting value to Hess Midstream at the expense of non-operating partners.
Gas Pipeline Blocked in 2020 Could Be Revived in Empire Wind Deal
A federal-state compromise to lift a stop-work order on New York’s Empire Wind project may revive a long-blocked natural gas pipeline from Pennsylvania, potentially reshaping midstream infrastructure plans in the Northeast.
ConocoPhillips CEO Warns U.S. Shale Output Could Plateau at Current Oil Prices
ConocoPhillips CEO Ryan Lance said U.S. shale oil output could plateau if prices remain in the $60–$70 range, with declines likely below $60. He also projected LNG demand to rise sharply, requiring growth from both Qatar and the U.S.
Five Point Seeks $2 Billion Sale of Permian Pipeline Operator Northwind
Private equity firm Five Point Infrastructure is exploring a $2 billion sale of Northwind Midstream, its Permian Basin gas infrastructure operator focused on acid gas treatment, according to sources familiar with the matter.
U.S. DOE to Resume LNG Export Permit Decisions After Policy Pause
The U.S. Department of Energy will begin reviewing pending LNG export permits for non-FTA countries after completing a study on environmental and economic impacts, ending a pause enacted under the Biden administration.
TotalEnergies Signs 20-Year Canada LNG Deal, Takes Stake in Ksi Lisims Project
TotalEnergies has signed a 20-year agreement to purchase 2 million tons of LNG annually from Canada’s Ksi Lisims project and acquired a 5% stake in developer Western LNG, with options to expand its ownership when a final investment decision is made.
U.S. Gulf Coast’s First LNG Bunkering Hub Approved for Construction
GLBP, a joint venture between Pilot LNG and Seapath, has secured final permits to build the first LNG marine fuel terminal on the U.S. Gulf Coast, with construction set to begin later this year and operations starting in 2027.
Permian Pipeline Constraints Push Waha Gas Prices Below Zero
Natural gas prices at the Waha Hub in West Texas dropped below zero for the fourth time in 2025 due to pipeline maintenance and constraints, highlighting ongoing midstream bottlenecks in the Permian Basin.
North Dakota Oil Producers to Cut Rigs as Prices Fall
Oil producers in North Dakota are planning to cut rigs and frac crews as prices dip below breakeven levels, with the state expecting a drop in rig count to 27 by August, according to its mineral resources department.
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.
- Kinder Morgan Proposes 290-Mile Gas Pipeline Expansion Spanning Three States
- Enbridge Plans 86-Mile Pipeline Expansion, Bringing 850 Workers to Northern B.C.
- Intensity, Rainbow Energy to Build 344-Mile Gas Pipeline Across North Dakota
- U.S. Moves to Block Enterprise Products’ Exports to China Over Security Risk
- Court Ruling Allows MVP’s $500 Million Southgate Pipeline Extension to Proceed
- U.S. Pipeline Expansion to Add 99 Bcf/d, Mostly for LNG Export, Report Finds
- A Systematic Approach To Ensuring Pipeline Integrity
- 275-Mile Texas-to-Oklahoma Gas Pipeline Enters Open Season
- LNG Canada Start-Up Fails to Lift Gas Prices Amid Supply Glut
- TC Energy’s North Baja Pipeline Expansion Brings Mexico Closer to LNG Exports
