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TC Energy Corporation today announced that it will proceed with construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline Project, resulting in an investment of approximately US$8.0 billion into the North American economy. “We appreciate the ongoing backing of landowners, customers, Indigenous groups and numerous partners in the U.S. and Canada who helped us secure project support and […]

Royal Dutch Shell plc said Monday, March 30, 2020 that it was backing out of the Lake Charles liquefied natural gas (LNG) export project under development in Calcasieu Parish, LA, due to deteriorating market conditions, leaving Energy Transfer LP (ET) to move ahead on its own.  ET said it remains committed to the project and […]

Jordan Cove Energy Project, L.P. and Pacific Connector Gas Pipeline, LP (PCPG) has received approval from the FERC for their proposed LNG and Terminal Pipeline. The project is designed to create a new LNG export point on the Oregon coast to serve overseas markets particularly around the Pacific Rim. The LNG Terminal would be capable […]

Authorizes the Export of US LNG From Both ECA LNG Phase 1 and Phase 2 North American West Coast Location Provides Direct Access to US Natural Gas to Markets in the Pacific Rim ECA LNG Is 1 of Sempra Energy’s 5 Strategically Located LNG Projects in Development Sempra Energy announced that its subsidiary Energía Costa Azul (ECA) LNG […]

On March 22, Gov. John Bel Edwards issued a proclamation declaring that “all individuals within the state of Louisiana are under a general stay-at-home order and are directed to stay home unless performing an essential activity.” Essential oilfield workers appear exempt from the proclamation, which can be accessed here.

Chevron Corporation today announced several steps it is taking in response to market conditions. “With an industry leading balance sheet and a flexible capital program, we believe Chevron is resilient and positioned to withstand this challenging environment,” said Chevron Chairman and CEO Michael Wirth. “Given the decline in commodity prices, we are taking actions expected […]

FERC has issued approval for Gulf South Pipeline Co., LP for the Index 99 Expansion Project. The project would include the construction of the following facilities: installation of approximately 22 miles of new 30-inch-diameter pipeline (Index 99L), including cathodic protection along the proposed pipeline, beginning in San Augustine County, Texas and terminating in Sabine County, […]

Superior Pipeline Company, L.L.C. announced today that it has entered into a long-term, fee-based natural gas gathering and processing agreement with an active producer in the STACK play. The agreement replaces a prior contract with Superior, expanding the producer’s dedication area to approximately 345,000 gross acres. The Cashion system includes two cryogenic processing plants located […]

Ritchie Bros. making temporary changes to its onsite auctions to increase online participation Information is moving fast and so is Ritchie Bros. With concerns about large gatherings growing around the world due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many trade shows and events have been cancelled. Thanks to its industry-leading online bidding system and mobile application, Ritchie […]

Energy Transfer LP announced that its subsidiary, Bayou Bridge Pipeline, LLC (“Bayou Bridge”), launched a Binding Supplemental Open Season (“Open Season”) to solicit additional shipper commitments for transportation service from Nederland, Texas to Lake Charles, Louisiana through the Bayou Bridge Pipeline System. Bayou Bridge anticipates that incremental capacity on the Bayou Bridge Pipeline System will […]

ONEOK has made adjustments for planned capital expenditures and is suspending the following announced expansion projects: The 100,000 barrel per day (bpd) additional expansion of the West Texas LPG pipeline in the Permian Basin; and The 200 million cubic feet per day (MMcf/d) expansion of the Demicks Lake natural gas processing facility, the Demicks Lake […]

Tallgrass Energy, LP, through its affiliate Tallgrass Pony Express Pipeline, LLC , announced on March 3, 2020 that due to continued interest in its Carpenter Expansion it is launching a supplemental open season to solicit binding shipper commitments for crude oil transportation from a new origin near Carpenter, Wyo., to Pony Express destinations in Colorado. […]

TC Energy Corporation announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd. (NGTL), has executed an exclusive letter of intent with Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure Inc. and TransAlta Corporation to purchase the Pioneer Pipeline for $255 million.  The Pioneer Pipeline consists of 131 km of operating pipeline that, upon closing of the transaction, will […]

According to reports, a Canadian company has reported that it has started preliminary work along the route of the proposed Keystone XL oil sands pipeline through the U.S. in anticipation of starting construction next month, as opponents await a judge’s ruling on their request to block any work. It was reported that moving equipment this […]

On Tuesday, March 10, 2020, oil prices climbed recovering a modest portion of their steep losses from the previous close. The West Texas Intermediate increased 3.23 U.S. dollars, or 10.38 percent, to settle at 34.36 dollars a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange, while Brent crude closed at 37.22 dollars a barrel on the […]

– Feed gas marks transition from construction to startup – Project makes strides toward full completion – Team maintains focus on safety and quality as it delivers Train 3 McDermott International, Inc., with its joint venture partners, ChiyodaInternational Corporation and Zachry Group, announced today that Train 3 of the Freeport LNG Liquefaction project onQuintana Island […]

Opening Statement as Prepared for Delivery API President and CEO Mike Sommers As the world grapples with Coronavirus, the news out of the OPEC + Russia meeting over the weekend added more market instability to an already challenging picture.  Many global players are threatened and have voiced concerns about the U.S. energy revolution, and their […]

NACE International’s annual conference and expo CORROSION 2020, scheduled to take place in Houston, March 15-19 is postponed until June 14 – 18, 2020. Following recent reports of six cases of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) in the Houston area, NACE International has postponed its annual CORROSION 2020 conference and expo until June 14-18, 2020. NACE will […]

Lytx®, a leading global provider of machine vision and artificial intelligence-powered video telematics solutions for commercial, public sector and field services fleets, today announced a 192-vehicle deployment with leading pipeline construction company Pe Ben USA. Pe Ben, which specializes in stockpiling and stringing large-diameter line pipe, signed on with Lytx to gain a clearer picture […]

Sempra Energy and Bechtel announced that their respective subsidiaries, Port Arthur LNG, LLC and Bechtel Oil, Gas, and Chemicals, Inc., have signed a fixed-price engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for the Port Arthur LNG liquefaction project under development in Port Arthur, Texas. “Building new export infrastructure in the U.S. is critical to providing overseas […]

Texas Eastern Transmission, L.P. has received a Notice of Revised Environmental Review for its proposed Cameron Extension Project. The project would provide 750 million cubic feet per day of firm transportation service. Texas Eastern proposes to construct and operate a new compressor station (East Calcasieu Compressor Station) in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. The new compressor station […]

Amarillo Midstream, an ArcLight Fund V portfolio company and Rattler Midstream’s affiliate have announced a 50/50 joint venture to own and operate natural gas gathering and processing assets in the Midland Basin in Texas. The JV, named as Amarillo Rattle, now owns and operates the Yellow Rose gas gathering and processing system as well as […]

The Canada Energy Regulator has recommended approval NOVA Gas Transmission’s (NGTL) natural gas pipeline expansion project. The 2021 System Expansion project includes construction of around 344-km of natural gas pipeline in eight loops and three compressor station unit additions. The pipeline is expected to start near Grande Prairie in Alberta, Canada and end just north […]

Phillips 66 Partners LP has reached agreement with Phillips 66 to acquire its 50% interest in the Liberty Pipeline project for approximately $75 million. The transaction is expected to close on March 2, 2020, with an effective date of March 1, 2020. “The Liberty Pipeline is a great addition to the Phillips 66 Partners portfolio,” […]

Williams, with support from its partners, Duke, Cabot and AltaGas, has halted investment in the proposed Constitution project. While Constitution did receive positive outcomes in recent court proceedings and permit applications, the underlying risk adjusted return for this greenfield pipeline project has diminished in such a way that further development is no longer supported. “Natural gas […]

The Northeast Supply Enhancement Project , a contested proposal to build a pipeline to take natural gas to customers in New York City and Long Island is back before New Jersey regulators. The Northeast Supply Enhancement Project would add to the existing Transco pipeline and would carry enough gas to heat 2.3 million homes. It […]

Columbia may begin contractor mobilization and site preparation activities within the upland portions of the contractor yard/staging area sites and associated access roads, identified in its Notice to Proceed Request. The requested contractor yard/staging area sites and associated access roads would have limited to no ground disturbance and no tree clearing. FERC has authorized Columbia’s […]

The Southgate project to extend the Mountain Valley Pipeline through Southside into North Carolina is moving forward. The project would run 70 miles from Chatham towards Interstate 40 into North Carolina. A release from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission says there will be some adverse environmental impacts from the project, including soil erosion, but those […]

According to reports, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is expected to give Kinder Morgan the go-ahead to clear land for the Permian Highway Pipeline portion that would traverse through the Texas Hill Country. There will be one more meeting that will need approval also. Opponents of the planned 430-mile pipeline from the West Texas oil patch […]

Weiler Abrasives Expands Flap Disc Offering to Include New Sizes and Styles Products enhance an abrasives and brushes portfolio designed for 5-and 6-inch grinders Weiler Abrasives, a leading provider of abrasives, power brushes and maintenance products for surface conditioning, has expanded its Tiger® and Wolverine® flap disc offering. The expansion includes 4.5-inch high density discs […]

TC Energy announces $1.3 billion of system expansions to connect Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin supply to incremental market demand TC Energy Corporation announced that it has approved two new expansion projects totaling $1.3 billion on its wholly-owned natural gas pipeline systems. The $0.9 billion 2023 NGTL Intra-Basin System Expansion will deliver natural gas from the […]

The Port of Corpus Christi has received a federal grant of more than $17 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation – Maritime Administration to expand Oil Dock 3 as the first of four phases in the redevelopment of the Avery Point Terminal (Avery Point). Located on the Corpus Christi Ship Channel’s Inner Harbor, Avery […]

NextDecade Corporation and Enbridge Inc. (Enbridge) announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement whereby Enbridge will acquire Rio Bravo Pipeline Company, LLC (RBPL) from NextDecade for a cash purchase price not to exceed $25 million, with $15 million paid at closing and the balance paid upon NextDecade’s reaching a positive final investment decision […]

Seaway Crude Pipeline Company LLC has announced an extension of a binding open season currently under way for committed service on expansion capacity of its system originating in Cushing, Oklahoma and extending to the Texas Gulf Coast. The open season, which began December 16, 2019 with the intent to close on February 14, 2020, is […]

BJ Services announced it has reached a key milestone with the advancement of field trials for its next-generation fracturing pump platform, the TITAN™ – the backbone of the Company’s next-generation fleet. The TITAN is powered by a direct drive natural gas-fired turbine capable of providing over 5,000 Horsepower, and delivers one of the most efficient […]

Enbridge Inc. has announced it is beginning the permitting process to reroute its Line 5 pipeline in northern Wisconsin. Line 5 carries up to 23 million gallons of oil and natural gas liquids per day from Superior to Sarnia, Ontario. Enbridge has been exploring alternative routes for Line 5 since the Bad River Band of […]

Canada’s Federal Court of Appeal has cleared the way for a major expansion to the Trans Mountain Pipeline by ruling against four different challenges from First Nations groups concerned about the environmental impacts of the project. The Trans Mountain expansion, which would add more than 600 miles to the pipeline and increase its capacity from […]

Minnesota Endorses Line 3 Pipeline Replacement Project A Minnesota regulator has endorsed the revised Environmental Impact Statement for Enbridge Inc’s proposed Line 3 pipeline replacement project.   The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission’s approval decision of the project is a leap forward for Canadian oil producers, who have been forced to reduce production in Alberta due […]

Eastern Shore Natural Gas has received approval from the FERC to construct, own, operate and maintain the Del-Mar Energy Pathway Project. The project includes .9 miles of 16-inch looping pipeline (Kent County, DE), 7.39 miles of 8-inch extension pipeline and new M&R (Sussex County, DE), 0.35 miles 10-inch pipeline extension and upgrade Millsboro pressure control station […]

ANR Pipeline Company has received a Notice to Prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA) from the FERC for the Grand Chenier Xpress Project. The proposed project includes facilities in Acadia, Jefferson Davies, and Cameron Parishes, Louisiana: modifications of ANR’s existing Eunice Compressor Station in Acadia Parish, Louisiana, to increase the total certificated horsepower (hp) from 24,000 […]

FERC has issued approval for the Annova LNG Brownsville Project. Annova LNG Common Infrastructure, LLC; Annova LNG Brownsville A, LLC; Annova LNG Brownsville B, LLC; and Annova LNG Brownsville C, LLC are planning to construct, and operate a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility in Cameron County, Texas.  The project will include a new LNG […]

Columbia Gulf Transmission, LLC has filed an application with the FERC to construct and operate the Louisiana XPress Project. Issuance of the Environmental Assessment from the FERC is expected February 7, 2020 with a final EA decision slated for May 8, 2020.The project will create 493,000 dekatherms per day (Dth/d) of incremental mainline capacity on […]

Enterprise Products Partners L.P. and Enbridge Inc. announced that certain of their affiliates have executed a letter of intent (LOI) to jointly develop a deepwater crude oil terminal in the Gulf of Mexico capable of fully loading Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs). Enterprise and Enbridge agreed to focus commercial development efforts on Enterprise’s Sea Port […]

A regulatory hearing was recently held to determine whether Dakota Access LLC can nearly double the flow of its oil pipeline through North Dakota. The projected project has reignited an argument with the nearby Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. The North Dakota Public Service Commission will decide at a later date whether owner Dakota Access LLC, […]