Pipelines

Russia complains to Germany over Nord Stream sabotage probe

Russia has complained to Germany over its investigation into the 2022 explosions that ruptured the Nord Stream gas pipelines after a key suspect escaped arrest in Poland.

U.S. appeals court scraps natural gas pipeline safety standards

A U.S. appeals court has tossed out several natural gas pipeline safety standards adopted by President Joe Biden's administration following industry criticism about the massive costs on pipeline operators.

Brazos Midstream achieves significant milestones in buildout of Midland Basin gas gathering and processing system

Brazos Midstream has completed several significant milestone projects consisting of major new-build pipelines and processing facilities located in the core of the Midland Basin, one of the most active oil and gas producing regions in the United States.

China’s natural gas consumption, production and imports all increased in 2023

In 2023, 7%, or 2.6 billion cubic feet per day (Bcfd), more natural gas was consumed in China than in 2022, after a decline of 1.1% in 2022 when economic growth was slower, mainly due to China’s zero-COVID policies, leading to a reduction in natural gas consumption.

Russian gas flows to Europe despite fighting

Intense fighting between Ukrainian and Russian forces near a pipeline Russia uses to supply European countries with gas has not disrupted supplies.

LaBella Associates acquires Process Pipeline Services, enhancing natural gas capabilities

LaBella Associates, an international architecture, engineering, environmental and planning firm, has acquired Process Pipeline Services Inc. (PPS), a provider of engineering, design and consultation services focused on the natural gas industry.

Is it the end for Russian gas supplies to Europe via Ukraine?

Russia is still pumping natural gas to Europe via the war zone in Ukraine. Why?

Perspective: What happens if Russian gas transit via Ukraine stops?

Heavy fighting near the Russian town of Sudzha, where Russian gas flows into Ukraine, has raised concerns over a sudden stop to transit flows via Ukraine before a five-year deal with Russia's Gazprom expires.

The power of AI: How oil/gas companies are using AI-powered geospatial analytics to identify and prevent potential leaks

8/7/2024

The challenge all O&G producers face is monitoring and maintaining an aging and widely distributed pipeline infrastructure. These organizations manage thousands of miles of pipelines to deliver petroleum and natural gas.

Gazprom's gas transit via Ukraine to continue Thursday amid reported clashes near border town

Gazprom will continue to ship gas through Ukraine to Europe on Thursday amid unconfirmed reports Kyiv's forces had seized the Russian firm's measuring station near the border town of Sudzha.

Clean Energy’s latest RNG production facility at Minnesota (U.S.) dairy begins injecting into pipeline

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has completed its latest renewable natural gas (RNG) production facility at Ash Grove Dairy in Lake Benton, Minnesota (U.S.).

TES, Saibu Gas collaborate to provide e-NG to Japan's energy sector

Tree Energy Solutions and Saibu Gas have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote e-natural gas as a key clean energy source, an initiative that supports Japan's goal to use e-NG for 90% of its city gas consumption by 2050.

Williams to resume Louisiana natgas pipeline project, ending feud with Energy Transfer

Williams Cos has received the green light to continue building its Louisiana Energy Gateway project (LEG), a natural gas pipeline, after a court threw out rival company, Energy Transfer's last bid to halt its construction.

Russian pipeline gas exports to Europe reach highest this year

Russian energy giant Gazprom's average daily natural gas supplies to Europe in July reached their highest this year, up 5.7% compared with a year ago and 12% higher than in June.

WPC JV takes FID on the 2.5-Bcfd Blackcomb Pipeline project in Texas (U.S.)

The WPC JV (WhiteWater, MPLX, Enbridge) have taken FID on the Blackcomb Pipeline project, which will transport 2.5 Bcfd of natural gas from the Permian Basin to the Agua Dulce area in South Texas (U.S.).

Judge overturns FERC approval of Williams Cos' $1-B pipeline project (U.S.)

A U.S. appeals court threw out a federal regulator's "arbitrary and capricious" approval of a new $1-B natural gas project running through five mid-Atlantic states and intended to serve 3 MM customers.

Canada's TC Energy to sell pipeline stake to some indigenous communities for $722 MM

Pipeline operator TC Energy said on Tuesday it would sell a minority stake in some of its Canadian assets for C$1 B ($722.1 MM) to certain indigenous communities as part of its plan to reduce debt and fund investments.

Enagas gets first nod to develop Spanish section of H2MED hydrogen pipeline

The Spanish government gave a first go-ahead on Tuesday to gas grid operator Enagas to start developing the Spanish section of a planned trans-European hydrogen (H2) pipeline and related H2 infrastructure projects.

Brazil's TAG, Eneva to connect LNG pipeline to private terminal in October

Brazilian energy firm TAG plans to start operations of a new pipeline section in October that will connect the country's largest pipeline network to Eneva's liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage terminal in Sergipe state.

Azerbaijan says it will raise gas exports to Europe to 13 Bm3 in 2024

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said the country will raise natural gas exports to Europe this year to 13 Bm3 as it moves towards a target to help the European Union (EU) replace Russian energy imports.

Venice Energy welcomes underground gas storage expansion project in South Australia

The gas storage expansion project means that Venice Energy's terminal will be able to cover any forecast gas shortfalls in both Victoria and South Australia.

Tribunal rejects TC Energy's $15-B claim for Keystone XL

Canada's TC Energy said on Tuesday a free trade arbitration tribunal had tossed out its claim to recover more than $15 B from the U.S. government for the cancellation of its Keystone XL project.

Russian pipeline gas exports to EU up 24% y/y in January–June

Russian natural gas exports via pipelines to the European Union countries have jumped by 24% in the first half of the year from the same period in 2023.

WhiteWater's ADCC Pipeline in South Texas begins transporting natural gas

The ADCC Pipeline entered commercial service on July 1, 2024, and is capable of providing approximately 1.7 B ft3d of natural gas transportation capacity to the Cheniere Corpus Christi Liquefaction facility from markets on Whistler Pipeline's Agua Dulce Header in South Texas.

Aramco’s strategic gas expansion progresses with $25 B in contract awards

Aramco has awarded contracts worth more than $25 B to progress its strategic gas expansion, which targets sales gas production growth of more than 60% by 2030.

Russia will start gas exports to China from far east in 2027

Russia's Gazprom will start annual pipeline gas exports to China of 10 Bm3 in 2027.

FERC approves Venture Global's 20-MMtpy CP2 LNG project in Louisiana (U.S.)

The U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved Venture Global's CP2 LNG export terminal project in Cameron Parish, Louisiana (U.S.).

Summit Carbon Solutions granted approval by IUB for CO2 pipeline project

Summit Carbon Solutions is partnering with 57 ethanol plants in the U.S. to capture carbon dioxide from the fermentation process of biorefineries, such as ethanol plants, compress the captured CO2 and channel it to North Dakota where it will be permanently and safely stored underground in deep geologic storage locations.

EU approves $3.2 B in German hydrogen pipeline support

The European Commission has signed off on about €3 B ($3.2 B) of planned German state aid for building a system of hydrogen pipelines known as the Hydrogen Core Network.

Global pipelines construction outlook 2024—Part 2

6/19/2024

This article will provide a forecast on pipeline construction in Africa, Asia, Europe, Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), and the Middle East.