Pipelines
Norway gas exports hit record in December but drop 6.7% in 2023 overall
Norway's export of natural gas via pipelines to Europe hit an all-time high in December but still declined by 6.7% overall in 2023 following lengthy maintenance outages.
Russia's Gazprom breaks daily record for gas supply to China
Russian energy giant Gazprom said it set a new daily record the previous day for gas supplies to China through the Power of Siberia pipeline.
Russian pipeline gas exports to Europe down 56% in 2023
Natural gas supplies to Europe by Russian energy giant Gazprom were down 55.6% to 28.3 bcm in 2023.
Engie Brasil sells 15% stake in gas pipeline firm TAG to Canada's CDPQ
Engie Brasil said it had reached a deal to sell a 15% stake in natural gas pipeline firm TAG to Canadian investment fund Caisse de Depot et Placement du Quebec for $641 MM.
Williams to buy natural gas storage assets for $1.95 B
Pipeline operator Williams said it would buy a portfolio of natural gas storage assets from an affiliate of Hartree Partners LP for $1.95 B.
First output from Venezuela's Dragon gas field expected in 2 years
A natural gas project to be developed in Venezuelan waters by Shell and Trinidad and Tobago's state firm National Gas Company could achieve first output in the next two years if a positive investment decision is made.
Consumers Energy continues natural gas investment to reduce long-term costs for customers
Consumers Energy is continuing its $1 B/yr investment in the company’s natural gas delivery system as part of its Natural Gas Delivery Plan, resulting in miles of aging and outdated pipeline replaced every year.
DNV to support UK National Gas Transmission with world first hydrogen pipeline research facility
DNV is the lead partner for National Gas Transmission in further expanding a world first hydrogen pipeline research facility FutureGrid.
Pembina Pipeline to buy Enbridge's JV interests for $2.30 B
Pembina Pipeline said it would buy Enbridge's interests in the Alliance Pipeline, Aux Sable and NRGreen joint ventures for $2.30 B.
New pipelines will bring significant volumes of natural gas to new LNG export terminals
More than 20.0 Bcf/d of natural gas pipeline capacity is under construction, partly completed, or approved to deliver natural gas to five U.S. LNG export terminals that are currently under construction, according to the Natural Gas Pipeline Project Tracker.
Serbia launches interconnector to gas pipeline in Bulgaria
Serbia completed the interconnector to a pipeline in Bulgaria which would allow the Balkan country to diversify its gas supplies and reduce its dependence on Russia.
Russian pipeline gas exports to Europe down 4.3% in November
Average daily natural gas supplies to Europe by Russian energy giant Gazprom were down 4.3% in November from their October levels.
Kyiv proposes reversing Trans-Balkan gas pipeline flows through Ukraine
Ukraine's state gas transit operator proposed reversing gas flows through the Trans-Balkan pipeline, which would allow gas to be pumped from the Balkans to Central and Eastern European countries through Ukraine.
Germany builds up LNG import terminals
Germany's quest to increase LNG import capacity has intensified as it seeks to end reliance on Russian pipeline gas, on which the European region relied heavily prior to Moscow's invasion of Ukraine last year.
Colombia's Ecopetrol analyzing possibility of importing natural gas from Venezuela
Colombia's state-owned oil company Ecopetrol is exploring an offer from Venezuela's PDVSA to supply the Andean country with gas from December 2024.
Finland-Estonia gas pipeline system to get bigger capacity after repair
The Balticconnector gas pipeline between Finland and Estonia, which was damaged last month, will get a bigger northbound transmission capacity next year following repairs.
Russia's oil and gas budget revenues seen down 40% in Nov. m/m
Proceeds from oil and gas sales for Russia's federal budget are likely to be almost 40% lower this month than in October due to cyclical payments of profit-based tax and the restoration of subsidies for refineries.
TC Energy beats third-quarter profit estimates on high LNG demand
Pipeline operator TC Energy on Wednesday beat third-quarter profit estimates, as it gained from higher demand for LNG.
Enterprise Products doubles down on gas liquids with pipelines, processing plants
Energy pipeline operator Enterprise Products Partners will expand its natural gas liquids (NGLs) operations, adding a pipeline from Texas' Permian Basin, new plants to process natural gas, and converting an oil pipeline in Texas to NGLs.
Russian piped gas exports to Europe down 2.4%, may fall by half in 2023
Natural gas pipeline exports to Europe by Russia's Gazprom were down 2.4% in October compared to September.
Finland raises gas supply risk assessment due to pipeline rupture
Finland's National Emergency Supply Agency said it had raised its risk assessment for gas supply security in the Nordic country following the damage earlier this month to the Balticconnector gas pipeline.
Finland LNG terminal to open booking for winter slots
Finland's Gasgrid, which operates the floating LNG import terminal at Inkoo, will be opening booking for its revised winter slots for three days to help maintain stable supplies after the loss of a pipeline.
Gascade gains mining approval for pipeline link to boost LNG flow from Ruegen to Lubmin
Gas grid company Gascade has obtained approval from mining authorities to complete a link for a pipeline linking Mukran port on the German Baltic Sea island of Ruegen with Lubmin on the mainland so that more LNG can flow.
Construction of Mongolian part of Russian gas link to China may start in early 2024
Construction of the Mongolian portion of Russia's planned new Power of Siberia-2 gas pipeline to China may start in the first quarter or first half of 2024.
Gasgrid publishes revised winter booking plan for floating LNG terminal
Finland's Gasgrid, which operates the floating LNG import terminal at Inkoo, published a revised booking schedule for 6 slots between December and March, to help maintain stable supplies after the loss of a pipeline.
Shell calls Energy Transfer reliable, supports LNG license application
Shell PLC has submitted a letter to the U.S. Energy Department in support of Energy Transfer's request for a new license to export LNG to countries without free trade agreements with the U.S., saying the pipeline operator is a reliable gas supplier.
Russian gas supplies to China may soon match exports to West Europe
Russian pipeline gas supplies to China may soon match volumes sent to Western Europe.
Russia-China oil and gas cooperation in focus as Putin visits Xi
Beijing has rejected Western criticism of its growing partnership with Moscow in light of Russia's conflict in Ukraine and it insists the ties do not flout international norms, and China has the prerogative to collaborate with whichever country it chooses.
Finland's new LNG terminals can compensate for Balticconnector pipeline loss
Two new terminals for importing LNG to Finland have enough capacity to cover peak winter demand, making up for supply lost via the damaged Balticconnector pipeline.
How does Norway export its natural gas?
Norway is Europe's largest gas exporter, exporting more than 120 bcm of gas in 2022 via a network of subsea pipelines to consumers, such as Britain and Germany. In addition, it ships LNG.
- Credit Agricole says it will not fund two major LNG projects
- Aramco awards $7.7-B contracts to add 1.5 Bscfd of raw gas to Fadhili Gas Plant
- Japan's JERA suspends output at 4 gas-fired power plants to secure LNG stocks
- LNG Canada expansion to be decided by 2025
- TotalEnergies: Papua LNG project requires 'more work' to reach final investment decision
- Technip Energies awarded a major LNG contract for the North Field South Project by QatarEnergy
- Shell publishes Energy Transition Strategy 2024
- QatarEnergy to charter 19 new LNG vessels expanding fleet further
- Aramco awards $7.7-B contracts to add 1.5 Bscfd of raw gas to Fadhili Gas Plant
- Mabanaft announces successful acquisition of WESTFA Energy GmbH
