Pipelines
Boardwalk positions for the next era of natural gas storage growth
Gulf South Pipeline Company, a subsidiary of Boardwalk Pipelines, today announced the launch of an open season for new firm natural gas storage capacity at its flagship Petal Gas Storage complex. This announcement highlights Boardwalk's leading storage footprint and outlines a bold vision to meet th..
Azerbaijan starts natural gas supplies to Germany and Austria
Demand for Azerbaijan's gas has risen as Europe has sought to end its reliance on Russian gas following the invasion of Ukraine.
Spain's LNG imports from U.S. soar to nearly a third of gas supply in 2025
The increase bumped up the U.S. to replace Russia as Spain's second-largest supplier after Algeria, which also pumps gas directly to Spain through pipelines.
Glenfarne and Donlin Gold sign LOI for Alaska gas and infrastructure share
Under the LOI, the companies will work to formalize a potential natural gas sales agreement for up to 50 MMft3d of natural gas and also to cooperate on the most effective method for development and construction of an approximately 315 mi-long natural gas pipeline from Southcentral Alaska to the Donlin Gold mine in Southwest Alaska and a power plant to supply electricity to the mine.
Norway pipeline gas export down 2.3% in 2025, seen steady this year
The broadly steady level of supply was a result of well-planned maintenance, stable production and record high availability of terminals, onshore plants and pipelines.
Intensity Infrastructure Partners, Rainbow Energy Center to advance natural gas pipeline in North Dakota (U.S.)
Phase I of the pipeline will be constructed with a design capacity of approximately 1,100,000 Dth/d, with significant capacity available to accommodate firm transportation demand growth. The project is targeted for an in-service date in early 2029.
Energy Transfer expects to spend up to $5.5 B in 2026 on natgas network
This follows the company's announcement last month to prioritize natural gas pipeline projects for their superior risk and return profiles, and move away from liquefied natural gas due to concerns of global oversupply.
Russia's pipeline gas exports to Europe fall 44% to lowest in decades
The EU has said it will cease importing Russian gas by the end of 2027, as part of its effort to overcome the bloc's dependency on Russian energy and to withhold funds that could be used for its military campaign in Ukraine.
Russia's pipeline gas exports to China seen up 25% this year
Russia has re-routed most of its oil to India and China since the start of the war in Ukraine in 2022 as Moscow and Europe - once its main commodity export market and source of revenue - severed ties.
API releases new recommended practice for the safe transport of CO2 by pipeline
CO2 pipelines are an increasingly important part of the nation’s pipeline infrastructure as companies explore new systems and consider repurposing existing assets to transport CO2 for long-term storage or enhanced oil recovery.
NNPC: Explosion hits Nigeria's key Escravos-Lagos gas pipeline
The blast was reported near the Tebijor, Okpele and Ikpopo communities in the coastal Delta state. Initial checks showed a pressure drop consistent with a loss of containment on the pipeline
Morocco to launch nation's first deepwater LNG import terminal in 2026
Morocco will open a new deepwater Mediterranean port next year and another on the Atlantic in 2028, Equipment and Water minister Nizar Baraka said, as the North African country aims to replicate the success of Africa's largest port, Tanger Med. Nador West Med, under construction on the Mediterranea..
Hungarian energy group MVM prepares to phase out Russian gas, if needed
The European Union agreed on Wednesday to phase out Russian gas imports by late 2027 as part of an effort to end the bloc's decades-long energy dependency on Moscow, with short-term pipeline gas contracts affected from as soon as June 2026. Landlocked Hungary opposes the move, and said it would challenge the legislation at the EU's Court of Justice.
The European countries most impacted by Russian gas phase-out
To help outline potential grounds for dispute among impacted countries, below is a breakdown of Europe's most gas-dependent nations and key regional gas import trends.
Turkey extends Russian gas imports for a year as it plans U.S. investment
Turkey is Russia's last major natural gas market in Europe after years of war-related Western sanctions on Moscow. It imports a total of 22 Bm3 of gas under the Gazprom contracts that expire at the end of the year, amounting to less than 40% of Turkey's overall gas mix, down from more than 50% in 2018.
ABB unveils advanced single-device analyzer for measuring four gas contaminants
The next-generation Sensi+ NG measures oxygen (O₂) in natural gas and biogas alongside hydrogen sulfide (H₂S), water vapor (H₂O) and carbon dioxide (CO₂) Measuring the four most critical gas contaminants in a single analyzer replaces the need for multiple devices ABB has launched Sensi+ NG..
Ukraine's gas imports via Transbalkan route to double on Monday
Russian missile strikes on gas production facilities have deprived Ukraine of at least half of its own gas output and local energy officials say the country will need to import an additional 4 Bm3 of gas over the winter.
Russian pipeline gas exports to Europe stable in November
If the current pace is maintained, Russian pipeline gas exports to Europe may amount to around 18 Bm3 this year, down 44% from 2024 due to the loss of the Ukraine transit.
Targa Resources Corp. to acquire Permian Basin gathering and processing system for $1.25 billion
$1.25 billion purchase price represents ~6 times 2026 estimated unlevered adjusted free cash flow Underpinned by long-term acreage dedications of ~170,000 acres and attractive fee-based contracts Stable volume profile with significant additional economic drilling opportunities Further enhances ..
Bridger Pipeline to acquire 210 mi of Caliber Midstream assets in North Dakota (U.S.)
The deal, expected to close in early 2026 pending regulatory clearance under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act, will add significant scale to Bridger’s crude and gas gathering network.
Mozambique grants 30-year concession to state firms for LNG facilities, pipeline
Mozambique has granted its top state-owned companies, including national oil firm ENH, a 30-year concession to build and operate natural gas facilities at the Port of Beira and the smaller Inhassoro site, the government said. Efforts by the Southern African country to develop its oil and gas reserv..
Ukraine boosts gas imports via Transbalkan route as Russian strikes intensify
Drone and missile assaults on infrastructure have deprived Kyiv of at least half of its own gas production in recent months, forcing it to import an additional 4 Bm3 of gas over the winter heating season to make up the difference.
Bosnia, U.S. eye pipeline to cut Russian gas dependency
The project to build the South Interconnection gas pipeline, bringing natural gas to Bosnia from a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal on the Croatian island of Krk, was approved three years ago in the lower house of the Bosniak-Croat Federation parliament but has been blocked by a Croat caucus in the upper house.
Exxon to acquire 40% stake in Enterprise Bahia NGL pipeline
The companies plan to boost capacity to 1 MMbpd after the deal closes, expected by early 2026, by adding pumping stations and building a 92-mi extension to ExxonMobil's Cowboy gas processing plant in Eddy County, New Mexico.
Aramco selects Baker Hughes' APM for Master Gas System project
Marks first enterprise deployment of Cordant™ digital solutions in Saudi Arabia, expanding Baker Hughes’ digital presence in the country Cordant™ Asset Performance Management to be deployed across four Booster Gas Compression Stations to drive uptime and reliability Master Gas System project aim..
Enbridge: More capacity expansions in ‘store’ for U.S. Gulf Coast
Domestic demand. Offshore demand. Abundant North American supplies. And, amid these substantial market forces, somewhere to store it. Between escalating LNG feed gas demand, growing American reindustrialization and surging data center requirements, natural gas is a very hot commodity at the moment...
Evers & Sons wins new pipeline project in South Texas
Evers & Sons Inc. has been awarded a new pipeline project in South Texas from a nationally recognized customer.
Slovakia's gas importer takes two-thirds of gas from non-Russian sources this year
Slovakia has been rearranging its supplies after Ukraine stopped transit of Russian gas in January this year, but has been keen to continue receiving gas under its contract with Russia's Gazprom through the Turkstream pipeline and Hungary.
SwRI expands hydrogen testing capabilities to assess gas pipeline compatibility
The upgrades, funded internally, allow SwRI to test H2–natural gas mixtures across a range of operating conditions.
Canada names proposed Ksi Lisims LNG project for fast-tracking
Ksi Lisims has a planned capacity of 12 metric MMtpy, which would make it Canada's second-largest LNG export terminal after Shell-led LNG Canada, which began operations this year.
- ExxonMobil halts 1-Bft3d blue hydrogen project in Texas
- Freeport LNG export plant in Texas to take in more natgas after unit shut on Monday
- Aramco's Jafurah gas plant (Phase 1) begins output
- U.S. natural gas prices surge 4% to 35-month high in cold snap
- LNG cool-down vessel arrives at ExxonMobil's Golden Pass plant in Texas
