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Enterprise to acquire Piñon Midstream for $950 MM
Enterprise Products Partners L.P. and Piñon Midstream announced that Enterprise’s affiliate has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Piñon Midstream in a debt-free transaction for $950 MM in cash consideration.
U.S. DOE invests $8.8 MM to improve hydrogen turbine performance
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) has announced $8.8 MM for 11 university-based research and development projects to improve the performance of hydrogen (H2)-fueled turbines.
Florida cranking fossil fuel use, natural gas provides 72% of state’s power
The United States' third most populous state has the country's dirtiest major power system, and looks set to become a stand-out by remaining highly dependent on fossil fuels even as the rest of the nation transitions power systems towards cleaner energy.
NextDecade withdraws carbon capture and storage application at FERC
NextDecade Corporation announced that its subsidiary Rio Grande LNG, LLC withdrew its application at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for the proposed carbon capture and storage (CCS) project at the Rio Grande LNG facility and requested that the FERC terminate the CCS proceeding.
One killed in offshore natural gas pipeline explosion in Louisiana (U.S.)
An offshore natural gas pipeline explosion near Venice, Louisiana (U.S.), in Plaquemines Parish killed one person on Saturday.
Process technology: SICK and Endress+Hauser sign strategic partnership
German sensor company SICK and the Swiss measurement and automation technology specialist Endress+Hauser have agreed on a strategic partnership. Endress+Hauser will take over worldwide sales and service of SICK’s process analyzers and gas flowmeters, with a JV to be established for their production and further development.
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.
bp tells regulators Venture Global does not need more time to start production
Oil and gas producer bp told federal regulators on Wednesday that it has reviewed confidential commissioning documents and does not believe Venture Global LNG needs more time to begin commercial production.
NextDecade to appeal court's overturning of Rio Grande LNG project authorization
U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) developer NextDecade will appeal a court ruling that overturned federal approval for its $18-B Rio Grande LNG project and warned loss of its permits could prevent access to its loans.
Hexagon Agility receives order for RNG fuel systems from major NA refuse fleet
Hexagon Agility, a subsidiary of Hexagon Composites, has received orders for renewable natural gas (RNG) fuel systems from a major refuse fleet in North America.
LS Power launches Lightning Power, a leading U.S. independent power producer
LS Power, a leading development, investment and operating company focused on the North American power and energy infrastructure sector, has formed Lightning Power, a leading independent power producer (IPP).
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.
U.S. natgas hits near 3-week high on output drop, hotter weather forecasts
U.S. natural gas futures rose more than 1% to a near three-week high on Monday, supported by a drop in output in recent days and forecasts for hotter weather that should boost the amount of gas power generators burn to keep air conditioners humming.
Woodside's bid for LNG developer Tellurian unlikely to be rivaled
Woodside Energy, which agreed last month to buy Tellurian, the developer of a fully-permitted U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) project, for $1.2 B including debt is unlikely to face a rival bid.
The power of AI: How oil/gas companies are using AI-powered geospatial analytics to identify and prevent potential leaks
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.
Argent LNG has initial consultation with FERC, moves into pre-filing
Argent LNG is pursuing approval from FERC to begin the environmental pre-filing review for its mid-sized onshore LNG export project in Louisiana (U.S.).
U.S. court overturns FERC's authorization for NextDecade's Rio Grande project
A U.S. court has overturned the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) authorization for NextDecade's Rio Grande LNG project for not issuing a supplemental environmental impact statement
U.S. natural gas producers eye further output cuts as prices sink
Major U.S. natural gas producers are preparing to further curtail production in the second half of 2024, after prices sank nearly 40% over the past two months.
AtkinsRéalis awarded PSA for Miami-Dade (U.S.) Waste-to-Energy plant
AtkinsRéalis Group Inc. announced that it has been awarded a professional services agreement to Miami-Dade Department of Solid Waste Management for its new state of the art Waste-to-Energy (WtE) plant.
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.).
Chevron announces headquarters relocation to Texas
Chevron Corp. oration has announced the relocation of the company’s headquarters from San Ramon, California, to Houston, Texas.
Venture Global LNG sues Kiewit, alleges it shared confidential documents with Shell
U.S. LNG company Venture Global LNG sued construction contractor Kiewit, alleging it passed confidential documents to Shell, including proprietary project development, design, configuration methods, and detailed information about the multi-billion-dollar facility's design and construction.
Cheniere strikes 20-yr LNG deal with Portugal's Galp Energia
Cheniere Energy has agreed to supply 500,000 metric tpy of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to a subsidiary of Galp Energia for 20 yr.
Freeport LNG nears end of expansion that will increase output
U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) developer Freeport LNG expects to increase production beyond its 15.3-metric MMtpy capacity as it wraps up an expansion project.
U.S. natgas prices rise 3% on rising LNG feedgas and near record heat
U.S. natural gas futures climbed about 3% on Friday as the amount of gas flowing to liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants rises and on forecasts for near record-breaking heat over the next few days that was on track to boost the amount of gas power generators burn to an all-time high.
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.
U.S. LNG exports fall again in July on Freeport LNG's slow restart
U.S. LNG exports plunged in July to the second-lowest level of this year, LSEG ship tracking data showed, as Freeport LNG shut for eight days after suffering damage from Hurricane Beryl.
Targa Resources beats 2Q core profit estimates, announces $1-B buyback program
Targa Resources has beat estimates for its 2Q core profit, helped by higher volumes of natural gas and natural gas liquids (NGLs) across its pipelines.
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.).
- Gasum selects Wärtsilä for another bio-LNG project in Sweden
- Vaisala seeks to remove greenwashing from carbon capture with new measurement solution
- Vanguard Renewables breaks ground on its first organics-to-renewable gas facility
- Amarinth secures $1-MM order of API 610 pumps for Coral North FLNG project in Mozambique
- Linde selected to supply carbon capture technology to ADNOC’S Hail and Ghasha project
