Pipelines
Exports of Russian pipeline gas to Europe down 19% in March month-on-month
Russian energy giant Gazprom's average daily natural gas supplies to Europe via the TurkStream undersea pipeline fell by 19.4% in March from a month earlier.
TotalEnergies and partners launch the 2nd phase of Northern Lights CCS project
TotalEnergies and its partners, Equinor and Shell, announced the Final Investment Decision (FID) of the second phase of the Northern Lights development, which will increase the project transport and storage capacity from 1.5 MMtpy to more than 5 MMtpy of CO2 from 2028.
Germany proposes annual fee to kick-start hydrogen pipeline network
Germany's network regulator proposed a fixed annual fee of 25 euros ($27) per kilowatt-hour per hour to use the country's planned core hydrogen network, as it aims to ramp up and finance infrastructure for a key energy transition fuel.
Venture Global seeks authorization for Calcasieu Pass, TransCameron projects
U.S. LNG developer Venture Global Inc. has asked federal regulators for permission to begin operations of its entire Calcasieu Pass LNG export facility and TransCameron pipeline project, the final step before moving to commercial operations.
TotalEnergies CEO would 'not be surprised' if some Nord Stream gas lines came back
Europe will continue to need a certain level of Russian gas supplies if its industries are to remain competitive, the CEO of oil major TotalEnergies said on Wednesday, pointing to the defunct and partly damaged Nord Stream pipelines.
Freeport LNG in Texas set to return to service after lightning strike
Natural gas flows to Freeport LNG's export plant in Texas were set to rise on Tuesday after a lightning strike on a pipeline caused the plant to shut on Monday.
Gujarat State Petronet Limited commissions 18-MMm3d Chhara gas pipeline (India)
A 18-MMm3d natural gas pipeline connecting the greenfield 5-MMtpy LNG regasification terminal at Chhara in the Gir-Somnath district with the gas grid has been commissioned.
Brookfield to sell pipeline stake to ArcLight as part of $1.7-B exit
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. has agreed to sell its remaining 25% interest in NGPL Holdings LLC to funds managed by ArcLight Capital Partners, completing its exit from the U.S. natural gas pipeline operator.
Column: How Ukraine's gas infrastructure could be of interest to Trump
The U.S. administration suggested this week the United States could help run and possibly own Ukraine's power plants and energy infrastructure as part of a ceasefire deal with Russia.
Apollo to partner with bp on TANAP gas pipeline
Apollo Funds to invest ~$1 B for non-controlling shareholding in BP Pipelines (TANAP), which holds bp’s 12% interest in the Trans-Anatolian natural gas pipeline (TANAP), part of the Southern Gas Corridor pipeline system.
Aiming for energy security, Taiwan seeks to invest in Alaska LNG project
Taiwanese state energy firm CPC Corp. has signed an agreement with Alaska Gasline Development Corp. to buy liquefied natural gas (LNG) and invest in the project, a move Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te said would ensure the island's energy security.
Japan gas industry head says higher U.S. LNG imports must be mutually beneficial
Higher imports of U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) would enhance Japan's supply stability and energy security, but they must be pursued in a mutually beneficial manner for both parties, the head of Japan's gas industry group said on Wednesday.
Qilak LNG, Alaska's smaller gas project, seeks a role in Trump's Asia push
Qilak LNG, which is hoping to develop a liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Alaska, wants to be part of U.S. President Donald Trump's push for rising gas exports from the remote peninsula to Asian markets, its Chief Executive Mead Treadwell said.
Brazil's government wants lower prices for natural gas pipeline and processing
Brazil could cut prices for firms to access gas pipelines and natural gas processing units, in a bid to lower consumer prices, Brazil's Minister of Mines and Energy said
Ukraine, Russia energy assets in focus after Trump-Putin call
Russia and Ukraine accused each other on Wednesday of launching air attacks that sparked fires and damaged infrastructure just hours after their leaders agreed to a limited ceasefire to halt attacks on energy infrastructure.
Sherwin-Williams expands global core product offering for customers worldwide
Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine has unveiled new Global Core coatings that include an inorganic zinc primer, epoxy primer, epoxy intermediate coat and urethane topcoat. These versatile coatings can be used to create multi-layer coating systems for corrosion protection and aesthetics for a wide range of applications
Alaskan officials to seek investors in Japan as Trump touts U.S. LNG
The project aims to transport natural gas south from Alaska's remote north via a $44-B 1,300-km pipeline, to be shipped as LNG to Japan, South Korea and Taiwan. Exports could begin by 2030 from a project that could deliver about 3.5 Bft3/d.
Kent secures engineering/execution of UK compressor station project
Kent announced its integral role in the delivery of a major infrastructure project at the Wormington Compressor Station in Gloucestershire, UK. This project, delivered on behalf of United Living Infrastructure Services (ULIS), is designed to enhance the resilience and sustainability of the UK’s gas network.
U.S. natural gas pipeline project completions increase takeaway capacity in producing regions
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), natural gas pipeline projects completed in 2024 increased takeaway capacity by approximately 6.5 Bft3d in key production regions, including Appalachia, Haynesville, the Permian Basin, and the Eagle Ford.
Alaska (U.S.) LNG project could start up by 2030, state governor says
Exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Alaska (U.S.) could begin by 2030, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy said on Friday. U.S. President Donald Trump talked up the proposed $44-B Alaska LNG project in his address to Congress last week.
U.S. natural gas prices ease to 2-week low on record output, negative Waha prices
U.S. natural gas futures eased to a two-week low on Monday on record output, negative spot prices at the Waha Hub in West Texas and forecasts for the weather to remain mild through the start of April, which should keep the amount of gas utilities pull from storage to heat homes and businesses lower than usual for this time of year.
Insight: Gazprom's grandeur fades as Europe abandons Russian gas
The European Union aims to end its use of Russian fossil fuels by 2027 and its overall gas consumption has decreased in part due to a shift to renewable energy sources. Last year, Gazprom posted a net loss of $7 B for 2023, its first since 1999, the year Putin came to power. It posted another loss in the first 9 months of 2024, the latest period for which figures are available.
Capture6 completes $27.5 million Series A and project funding round to scale the production of fresh water and carbon removal
The Series A raise will allow Capture6 to advance core water recovery and carbon removal projects in its global pipeline.
European leaders add pressure to solve Kyiv gas transit halt
European leaders are set to urge EU authorities and Kyiv to intensify talks over a halt to Russian gas transit through Ukraine, according to draft summit conclusions seen by Reuters that follow pressure from Slovakia.
Update: Trump says Japan, South Korea want to partner with U.S. in Alaska pipeline
Japan, South Korea and other countries want to partner with the United States in a "gigantic" natural gas pipeline in Alaska, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday, claiming they would invest "trillions of dollars each."
Canada's Enbridge earmarks $2 B until 2028 for Mainline network upgrade
Canadian midstream company Enbridge said that it plans to invest $2.5 B in its liquids and natural gas systems, with $2 B allocated to its Mainline network through 2028.
Oil flows via Druzhba pipeline to Czech Republic stopped
Oil flows via the Russian pipeline Druzhba to the Czech Republic stopped again, but there is no threat of shortages.
South Korea and U.S. to form working group on Alaska LNG project, tariffs
South Korea and the United States have agreed to establish a working-level group to discuss a gas pipeline project in Alaska, energy, shipbuilding, tariffs and non-tariff barriers.
Germany not in talks over Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline revival
Germany's energy independence from Moscow is crucial and it is not in talks with Russia over a "possible pipeline-based supply of Russian gas" via the partly damaged Nord Stream 2 pipeline.
MPLX to buy remaining interest in BANGL natural gas pipeline for $715 MM
MPLX said it would buy the remaining 55% interest in the BANGL natural gas pipeline from the affiliates of WhiteWater and Diamondback Energy for $715 MM, as it looks to increase its Permian footprint (U.S.).
- Biogas in France: TotalEnergies starts its 2nd largest unit in Normandy
- ONEOK announces joint ventures with MPLX to build LPG export terminal at U.S. Gulf Coast location
- Ukraine plans to import 800 MMm3 of gas until April after Russian strikes
- Parker Hannifin joins iHAPC project to test H2 and argon for cleaner and more energy-efficient engine technologies
- India's BPCL signs LPG supply deal with Norway's Equinor
