Projects
U.S. Axes 24 Clean Energy Projects, Including Exxon’s Baytown Hydrogen Plan
The U.S. Department of Energy has canceled more than $3.7 billion in clean energy awards issued under the Biden administration, including a major hydrogen project at ExxonMobil's Baytown refinery. The move aligns with the Trump administration's broader rollback of climate policies.
Sempra’s Port Arthur Phase 2 Gets Final U.S. Approval to Export LNG
Sempra's Port Arthur Phase 2 project in Texas has received final approval from the U.S. Department of Energy to export liquefied natural gas, marking the first such authorization under President Trump. The project is expected to export nearly 2 Bcf/d once completed.
Australia Approves Viva Energy’s Geelong LNG Terminal as Gas Shortage Looms
Viva Energy has received a key approval for its Geelong LNG terminal in Victoria, aiming to address mounting gas shortage risks on Australia’s east coast. The company now looks toward final investment decisions with an eye on first gas by winter 2028.
Tejon Expands Mongoose Gas Treatment Plant in Midland Basin
The expanded plant accommodates 70 MMcf/d and now operates over 90 miles of pipeline which services Bayswater and a growing network of regional producers, Tejon announced.
Pipeline Operators Favor Buying Over Building Despite Trump Push for Projects
Despite fast-tracked approvals under the Trump administration, pipeline firms like Energy Transfer, Kinder Morgan and Williams are prioritizing M&A deals over new builds.
Aramco Seeks Investors for $100 Billion Jafurah Gas Infrastructure Project
Saudi Aramco is seeking investors for infrastructure assets tied to its $100 billion Jafurah gas project, including over 1,500 km of pipelines and processing facilities, as it ramps up shale gas production.
Kinder Morgan Proposes 290-Mile Gas Pipeline Expansion Spanning Three States
Kinder Morgan is planning a multibillion-dollar expansion of its South System 4 pipeline network, adding 14 new natural gas lines spanning 290 miles across Georgia and neighboring states, along with compressor station upgrades and new metering infrastructure.
BW LPG Ceases Investment in India LPG Import Terminal Project
BW LPG has ended its $10 million investment in an onshore LPG terminal at JNPA in Navi Mumbai, India, to refocus on shipping and trading amid market uncertainty.
Williams Plans New Transco Expansion to Serve 'Power-Hungry' Virginia
Williams announced a new Transco pipeline expansion to deliver up to 950 MMcf/d of natural gas to Virginia, targeting the region's rising energy demand driven by data center growth and power generation needs.
U.S. LNG Developers Target 2025 FIDs Despite Trade Headwinds
U.S. LNG developers are moving forward with over 90 MTPA in new export capacity despite cost concerns, trade tariffs, and supply chain risks. Projects from Cheniere, Venture Global, and Woodside are among those targeting FID in 2025.
Venture Global Pushes FERC to Reapprove CP2 LNG Project in Louisiana
Venture Global is urging FERC to reapprove its CP2 LNG terminal in Louisiana—set to be the largest in the U.S.—following a completed environmental review showing no significant air quality impacts.
Svante Opens First Commercial Carbon Capture Gigafactory in British Columbia
Svante opens the world’s first commercial carbon capture gigafactory in Canada. The Redwood facility will manufacture filters to capture up to 10 million tonnes of CO₂ annually for industrial and direct air capture use.
Tallgrass to Build New Permian-to-Rockies Pipeline, Targets 2028 Startup with 2.4 Bcf Capacity
Tallgrass secures anchor shippers for a proposed Permian-to-Rockies pipeline, aiming to move up to 2.4 Bcf/d of natural gas by late 2028 and link into its decarbonization network.
Aemetis, Centuri Sign $27 Million Deal to Build RNG Systems for 15 California Dairies
Aemetis has signed a $27 million deal with Centuri to build gas cleanup systems for 15 California dairies, part of its plan to scale renewable natural gas production across 50 farms.
Oando Restores Crude Pipeline Operations in Nigeria After Multiple Spills
Nigerian oil firm Oando has completed repairs on its Bayelsa state pipeline after four sabotage-related oil spills. The company shut down affected wells and plans future upgrades to reduce risk.
U.S. Carbon Capture JV Launches Backed by $500 Million Investment
BKV Corp. and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners formed a $500 million joint venture to develop carbon capture projects in the U.S., starting with Barnett Zero and Eagle Ford.
Iran Expands Gas Network by 265 Miles in a Year
Iran added 265 miles of new gas pipelines and launched major compressor stations and infrastructure projects last year to expand its national gas transmission system and support future exports.
Norway’s Statkraft Halts New Green Hydrogen Developments on Cost, Market Concerns
Norway's Statkraft has stopped developing new green hydrogen projects, citing rising costs, market uncertainty, and lack of regulatory clarity. The utility reported a Q1 earnings drop due to lower power prices.
Exxon to Supply Marubeni with Low-Carbon Ammonia from Baytown Hydrogen Project
Exxon Mobil signed its first customer agreement for its planned Baytown hydrogen facility, agreeing to supply Marubeni with 250,000 metric tons of low-carbon ammonia annually. The deal is contingent on a final investment decision expected in 2025.
Democratic States Sue to Block Trump’s National 'Energy Emergency'
Fifteen Democratic state attorneys general have sued to block President Trump’s national energy emergency order, arguing it unlawfully bypasses environmental reviews to fast-track energy project permits.
U.S. Regulators Recommend Approval for Venture Global’s CP2 LNG Project
Venture Global’s proposed CP2 LNG project in Louisiana received a favorable final environmental review from U.S. regulators, paving the way for potential approval of what could become the largest LNG export facility in the country.
Enbridge Targets 2028-29 for Deepwater Pipeline Startups, Eyes Gulf Coast Storage Expansion
Enbridge is targeting startup of its Canyon and Sparta offshore pipelines by 2028-29 and evaluating 24 Bcf of expansion potential at its Gulf Coast gas storage sites to strengthen LNG export connectivity.
Energy Transfer Nears FID on Lake Charles LNG Project After Signing Buyer
Energy Transfer moved closer to sanctioning its Lake Charles LNG export project after securing a key Japanese buyer, boosting committed sales to 10.5 MTPA as it targets a final investment decision by year-end.
TotalEnergies Files for $16 Billion Green Hydrogen, Ammonia Hub in Chile
TotalEnergies has filed for environmental approval of a $16 billion green hydrogen and ammonia project in Chile, which includes wind power, electrolysis, desalination, and maritime export infrastructure.
Commonwealth LNG Signs 20-Year Deal for Louisiana Project with Major Asian Buyer
Commonwealth LNG signed a 20-year supply agreement with a major Asian buyer for 1 million tonnes per annum from its planned Louisiana export project, marking a key milestone ahead of final investment decision.
Enbridge Line 5 Tunnel Permit Decision Expected This Fall
Enbridge’s Line 5 tunnel project is advancing toward a key milestone, with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers targeting a fall decision on the project’s permit following a public comment period set for late May.
TC Energy Approves $900 Million Northwoods Pipeline Expansion for U.S. Midwest
TC Energy approved its $900 million Northwoods expansion project to add 0.4 Bcf/d of natural gas capacity in the U.S. Midwest by 2029. The project will meet growing demand from power generation and data centers and is backed by a 20-year contract.
INGAA President Urges Congress to Reform Permitting Rules for Natural Gas Pipelines
INGAA President Amy Andryszak urged Congress to reform permitting laws that are delaying natural gas pipeline projects, citing growing energy demand and challenges posed by duplicative reviews and litigation.
ONEOK Profit Slips on Higher Costs Despite Gains From Pipeline Acquisitions
ONEOK reported a slight dip in first-quarter profit due to higher costs, but core pipeline and NGL segments saw gains from recent acquisitions, including EnLink and Medallion.
TC Energy Signals Wave of New Gas Pipeline Projects on Rising Power Demand
TC Energy expects a major increase in gas infrastructure projects in late 2025 and 2026, driven by North America's coal-to-gas shift, rising power demand and LNG growth opportunities.
- Kinder Morgan Proposes 290-Mile Gas Pipeline Expansion Spanning Three States
- Valero Plans to Shut California Refinery, Takes $1.1 Billion Hit
- Three Killed, Two Injured in Accident at LNG Construction Site in Texas
- Boardwalk’s Texas Gas Launches Open Season for 2 Bcf/d Marcellus-to-Louisiana Pipeline Expansion
- Tallgrass to Build New Permian-to-Rockies Pipeline, Targets 2028 Startup with 2.4 Bcf Capacity
- New Alternatives for Noise Reduction in Gas Pipelines
- EIG’s MidOcean Energy Acquires 20% Stake in Peru LNG, Including 254-Mile Pipeline
- Construction Begins on Ghana's $12 Billion Petroleum Hub, But Not Without Doubts
- DOE Considers Cutting Over $1.2 Billion in Carbon Capture Project Funding
- Valero Plans to Shut California Refinery, Takes $1.1 Billion Hit
