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Kinder Morgan acquires gas gathering and processing system from Outrigger Energy II
Kinder Morgan Inc. (KMI) subsidiary, Hiland Partners Holdings LLC, has agreed to purchase a natural gas gathering and processing system in North Dakota from Outrigger Energy II LLC for $640 MM.
OPAL Fuels signs 60-MMgal RNG supply agreement for five new fueling stations
OPAL Fuels Inc. has executed a long-term agreement with a market-leading provider of integrated logistics solutions to supply renewable natural gas (RNG) at five new fueling stations that are now being built and will be serviced by OPAL Fuels under existing long-term agreements.
Aemetis Biogas commissions three new dairy digesters, increases expected RNG production capacity by 80%
Aemetis Inc., a renewable natural gas (RNG) and renewable fuels company, has announced that its Aemetis Biogas subsidiary commissioned three new dairy digesters in December 2024, increasing from nine to a total of 12 operating digesters.
The eighth U.S. liquefied natural gas export terminal, Plaquemines LNG, ships first cargo
On December 26, 2024, Plaquemines LNG—the eighth liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminal in the United States—shipped its first cargo after achieving first LNG production in mid-December.
LNG exporter Venture Global targets up to $110-B valuation in blockbuster U.S. IPO
Venture Global is targeting up to $110.38 billion valuation in its U.S. initial public offering, setting the stage for the first blockbuster stock market flotation in 2025.
AGDC and Glenfarne to develop $44-B Alaska LNG project
The Alaska state's Alaska Gasline Development Corporation (AGDC) has entered into an exclusive agreement with developer Glenfarne to advance the Alaska LNG project.
U.S. natgas prices climb 4% on colder forecasts, record LNG feedgas
U.S. natural gas futures climbed about 4% to a one-week high on Friday on forecasts for colder weather and higher heating demand over the next two weeks than previously expected and record flows of gas to liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants.
Howard Energy Partners acquires ethylene pipeline from EPIC Midstream Holdings
Howard Energy Partners (HEP) has closed on the purchase of EPIC Midstream Holdings’ ethylene pipeline. The 120-mi, 12-in. bidirectional pipeline provides critical ethylene transportation, connecting Gulf Coast Growth Venture’s petrochemical complex in Corpus Christi to storage facilities in Markham, Texas.
Constellation Energy to buy Calpine in blockbuster $16.4-B U.S. power deal
U.S. nuclear power provider Constellation Energy on Friday agreed to buy privately-held natural gas and geothermal company Calpine Corp. for $16.4 B, marking one of the biggest acquisitions in the history of the U.S. power industry.
TotalEnergies to pay $5 MM to settle U.S. FERC natgas manipulation case
A unit of French energy company TotalEnergies has agreed to pay $5 MM to settle claims by U.S. energy regulators that it and some of its traders allegedly manipulated the natural gas market in 2009–2012.
U.S. gas-fired power boom reveals key emissions payoff in 2024
For the first time, > 1 B tonnes (t) of carbon dioxide (CO2) was discharged from U.S. gas-fired power stations in a single year during 2024, marking a new pollution threshold for the world's largest gas producer and consumer.
Trump weighing executive order protecting gas stoves
President-Elect Donald Trump is weighing an executive order that seeks to protect gas-powered appliances including stoves and heaters from federal and local regulators who want to phase them out of U.S. homes and businesses.
Europe's LNG imports surge, but not at Asia's expense
Europe's imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) surged to an 11-month high in December, but the gain didn't come at the expense of Asia, which also recorded higher arrivals.
Trump promised swift action on U.S. LNG exports, but advisers preaching patience
Advisers to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump are urging him to take a patient approach to restarting approvals for liquefied natural gas (LNG) export licenses, fearing rapid approvals will only get overturned in court.
Nicor Gas celebrates its first renewable natural gas interconnection
Nicor Gas has celebrated the opening of its first renewable natural gas (RNG) interconnection with Air Liquide’s largest RNG facility in the world.
Phillips 66 to grow Permian midstream business with EPIC NGL acquisition
Phillips 66 announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to buy EPIC Y-Grade GP, LLC and EPIC Y-Grade, LP, which own various subsidiaries and long haul natural gas liquids pipelines, fractionation facilities and distribution systems (EPIC NGL) for total cash consideration of $2.2 B, subject to customary purchase price adjustments.
U.S. natural gas prices jump 9% as winter storms boost heating demand, freeze wells and pipes
U.S. natural gas futures soared 9% in volatile trade on Monday as winter storms battered the eastern half of the country, causing output to decline as some oil and gas wells and pipes start to freeze.
U.S. Department of the Treasury releases final rules for clean hydrogen production tax credit
The U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released final rules for the section 45V Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit established by the Inflation Reduction Act.
U.S. LNG exports soar in December, lifting full-year growth by 4.5%
U.S. LNG exports reached near record levels in December, rising to 8.5 MM tonnes (t) as two new plants started, and driving up full-year shipments 4.5% over 2023.
U.S. EPA issues first underground injection permits for carbon storage in California (U.S.)
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued its first Underground Injection Control (UIC) Class VI well permits in California, allowing for carbon sequestration at a site in Kern County.
Final major permit issued for Cerilon GTL North Dakota
Cerilon has announced that the North Dakota (U.S.) Department of Environmental Quality (NDDEQ) has issued a North Dakota Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NDPDES) Permit for Cerilon GTL North Dakota. This is the final major permit required for the project.
U.S. LNG gas demand hits record high on last day of the year
U.S. natural gas demand from LNG plants hit a record on December 31, 2024, climbing to 15.2 billion cubic feet in a sign of a strong year ahead from the startup of two new gas-processing plants.
Chart awarded technology contract for Woodside's Louisiana LNG project (U.S.)
Chart Industries, Inc. has received the order from Bechtel for the supply of Integrated Pre-Cooled Single Mixed Refrigerant liquefaction technology and cold boxes for Phase 1 of Woodside Energy Group Ltd’s Louisiana LNG development project.
Ukraine says it received first U.S. LNG shipment
Ukraine has received a shipment of U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) for the first time, the Ukrainian president's chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, said on Saturday.
Cheniere produces first LNG at Corpus Christi Stage 3 project
Cheniere Energy on Monday said that liquefied natural gas (LNG) was produced for the first time from the first train (Train 1) of its Corpus Christi Stage 3 Liquefaction Project.
U.S. natgas prices leap 23% on cold forecasts, rising LNG feedgas
U.S. natural gas futures soared more than 23% on Monday to mark their biggest daily percentage increase in two months, fueled by forecasts for more cold weather in January and an increased amount of gas flowing to liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants.
Colorado adopts U.S.-leading standard to cut GHG emissions from midstream oil and gas
The Colorado Air Quality Control Commission has adopted a groundbreaking new rule aimed at significantly further reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the state’s oil and gas industry. The rule addresses emissions from midstream oil and gas operations.
Tennessee Gas Pipeline announces FID on Mississippi Crossing Project (U.S.)
Tennessee Gas Pipeline L.L.C. (TGP), a subsidiary of Kinder Morgan Inc., has announced its decision to proceed with its Mississippi Crossing Project (MSX Project) after securing long-term, binding transportation agreements with customers for all the capacity.
Venture Global's LNG tanker will likely head to Germany
U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) company Venture Global LNG's tanker Venture Bayou, currently stationed at the Plaquemines LNG export plant in Louisiana (U.S.), is expected to head to Brunsbuttel, Germany.
LNG producer Venture Global files for IPO on NYSE
The LNG producer plans to list its Class A common shares under the symbol "VG" on NYSE, the company's filing showed.
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