Natural Gas Pipeline

A North Dakota judge finalized on Friday a $345-million judgment against Greenpeace, in a suit filed by Energy Transfer in response to the environmental group's protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline. The final judgement?by?Judge James Gion is in line with his decision in October in which he reduced by almost half the damages award of $667 million awarded to Energy Transfer in March. Greenpeace said in a press release that it would request a new trial, and if needed, appeal the ruling to the North Dakota Supreme Court. It called the lawsuit "a blatant effort to silence free expression." In...

U.S. spot gas prices at the Waha Hub, in 'the Permian Shale' in West Texas, closed Monday in negative territory. This is the 12th consecutive time that the price has been in negative territory. Pipeline constraints have trapped?gas within the nation’s largest oil-producing basin. Some?energy companies are forced to pay other firms to take the gas produced by their?oil? production. Analysts have said for years that negative gas prices are a sign that the Permian Region, which includes West Texas and Eastern New Mexico, requires more pipelines. There will be more pipes later this year but not fast enough to...

Edison CEO Nicola Monti stated on Wednesday that the French 'nuclear' group EDF may revise - or - even - halt – its plan to reopen up the capital in its Italian subsidiary Edison depending on changes being drafted by Italian regulators. Monti, in a press conference, told reporters that depending on the outcome of the decree it could change the outlook on our business plan. It might even affect the possibility of opening the capital to third parties. EDF is working with Intesa, Sanpaolo & Lazard on the sale of a minority stake in its subsidiary via an initial...

Williams Companies, a U.S.-based pipeline operator, forecasted Tuesday that its 2026 profits would be above analyst expectations due to the growth of new 'pipeline and off-shore projects and the continued rise in natural gas demand. Williams shares rose 2.8% during morning trading after it increased its dividends by 5%, to $2.10 for each share in 2026. The demand for natural gas is expected to increase this year due to the increasing electricity consumption of households, businesses, and data centers, fueled by AI. This will reinforce pipeline operators' expectations that long-term needs for a?gas infrastructure?will continue. Williams completed 1.1 billion cubic...

Williams Companies, a U.S.-based pipeline operator, forecasted a profit in 2026 that was above analyst expectations. This is due to the fact that 'new pipelines and offshore projects are driving growth and natural gas demand continues its upward trend. Williams also increased its annual dividend of 5%, to $2.10 per share in 2026. In premarket trading, the company's stock rose by 4.6%. The rise in electricity consumption from crypto-mining and data centers powered by AI is expected to increase. natural gas demand This year, the expectation of a sustained long-term demand for gas infrastructure has grown. Williams has completed a...

The Japanese trading house Mitsubishi Corp announced on Friday that it would "take over" the U.S. assets for shale oil production and pipelines of Aethon Energy management, including its debts. The deal, which is?the largest?acquisition by Mitsubishi to date - will give the company an extensive natural gas operation near the U.S. Gulf Coast and the energy export infrastructure being developed there. The company stated that the transaction included $5.2 billion for Aethon equity interests, and $2.33 billion of net interest-bearing loans. This is a 'latest example of Japan investing into the U.S. Energy Sector after Tokyo positioned Gas?as key...

Energy Transfer, a pipeline company, said that it expects to invest $5.0 billion to $5.5 billion of growth capital by 2026. This will be primarily for projects that enhance its natural gas distribution network. The company anticipates that'several projects will ramp up or come online in 2026. These include the 'Nederland flexport NGL expansion and the Mustang Draw I & Mustang Draw II processing plants in the Permian Basin as well as the natural gas pipeline project serving data centers in Texas. Energy Transfer announced last month that it would increase its Transwestern pipeline's expansion project to the Desert Southwest...

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released a much-anticipated 'Environmental impact statement for the Dakota Access Pipeline on Friday. It recommended that the oil pipeline operations?continue... with some conditions. The EIS is a document that must be produced by the DAPL operator Energy Transfer to assess the environmental impact of federal actions. This represents a victory for Energy Transfer, and a significant step towards the end of a long-running court battle between Energy Transfer, the company, and the Native American tribes who are fighting to close the pipeline. The 'document' recommends that DAPL continue to operate, if safeguards such as...

Energy Transfer announced on Thursday that it will suspend the development of its Lake Charles liquefied natural gas export facility to allocate funds to pipeline projects. Pipeline and storage companies The company had developed the LNG facility that produces 16.5 million metric tons of LNG per year and said previously that it had sold the majority of its production to long-term customers. The facility would be given the green light to proceed if it sold at least 80% of the project to equity investors. The suspension comes amid fears of a global oversupply, as new production is brought online. Energy...

Energy Transfer, a U.S. pipeline company, has secured enough agreements to sell liquefied?gas for it to make a final investment decision about its Lake Charles LNG Project early next year. An executive stated this on Wednesday during the Energy Live conference in Houston. Energy Transfer is developing a?LNG facility in Louisiana with a capacity of 16.5 million metric tonnes per year. Last month, it said that 80% of the project would be sold to equity partners. Amy Chen Davis, vice president at Lake Charles LNG, stated that the marketing aspect of the project was the most uncertain. However, the work...

Enbridge, the Canadian pipeline operator, forecast higher core profits for 2026 as it expects to profit from strong demand and new project entering service. The company predicted an adjusted core income of C$20.2billion ($14.49billion) to C$20.8billion, compared to expectations between C$19.4billion and C$20billion for this year. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, increasing demand for AI-fueled power centers and accelerating electrification will push U.S. electricity demand to record highs in 2025-2026. In a press release, CEO Gregory Ebel stated that "we also expect strong growth by 2026 due to recent rate settlements and cases in Gas Distribution and Gas...

By Adriana Barrera MEXICO CITY. Dec 2. Esentia's CEO announced on Tuesday that the company plans to increase its natural gas transportation capacity by 50% in the third phase of a five-year expansion program, betting on a growing demand. In late November, the company raised $457m in its initial public offering to finance expansion and reduce debt. Daniel Bustos, Esentia's CEO, said that the company will expand its interconnected system to 660 million cubic feet. * Esentia has more than 2,000 km (1,243 mi) of pipelines known as the Waha System or Wahalajara, that transport low-cost gas from Waha in...

Snam, the Italian gas grid operator, announced on Friday that it had scrapped its plans to buy a minority stake of Germany's biggest independent gas transmission company. The German Economy Ministry has resisted. Berlin's concern over the 920 million-euro ($1.1billion) transaction is due to the fact that China's State Grid is an indirect shareholder in Snam. This was reported earlier today, citing sources who are familiar with the issue. The Italian group has signed an agreement in April to purchase a 24.99% share in Open Grid Europe Infinity Investments in Abu Dhabi has acquired the owner of's (OGE), Vier Gas...

Energy Transfer, a U.S. exporter, said that despite the fact that U.S. ethane restrictions have been lifted, it will be more difficult for Chinese companies to enter into contracts, even though these restrictions were already lifted. In late May and early in June, the U.S. imposed restrictions on exports to China including ethane. They did this after Beijing was accused of limiting shipments of rare Earths essential to automakers and many other industries. Last month, the restrictions were lifted. However, they caused disruptions in ethane flows and significant delays for shipments. Marshall McCrea said, "That's a bit of a black-eye...

JERA, Japan’s largest power generator, announced on Thursday that it has signed new supply agreements for U.S. LNG from four projects in order to diversify its portfolio and move away from its dependence on Australia. JERA intends to purchase up to 5.5 millions metric tons of U.S. Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) per year under 20-year agreements, with deliveries beginning around 2030. This total includes previously reported agreements as well as recently announced ones. This move demonstrates Japan's desire to secure a stable and flexible LNG source to meet the growing demand for electricity due to data centre expansion. The country...

According to company statements and sources, several U.S. producers of LNG are trying to renegotiate with buyers higher prices due to rising construction, labor, and borrowing costs. The higher prices will reduce the competitiveness of U.S. LNG on the global markets, especially at a moment when President Donald Trump wants to expand this industry. Alex Munton is the director of Global Gas and LNG Research at Rapidan Energy Group. He said that "the competitiveness of U.S. Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) could be affected by a double-whammy." Munton said that rising liquefaction prices, a tighter gas market at home, and declining...

Three officials with knowledge of the situation say that Japan may offer support for a $44billion gas pipeline in Alaska to appease U.S. president Donald Trump and avoid potential trade friction. Sources said that officials in Tokyo believe Trump will bring up the project - which he said was important for U.S. security and prosperity - when he meets Japanese prime minister Shigeru Ishiba in Washington for the first meeting as early as next week. The overall cost of gas is a concern for Japan, compared to other sources. Officials said that Japan is willing to look into a possible...

China's petroleum imports jumped in November from a year earlier for the first annual growth in seven months, information showed on Tuesday, as lower prices of Middle East supplies and stockpiling need enhanced purchasing. The world's leading petroleum buyer took in 48.52 million metric heaps last month, information from the General Administration of Customs showed, up 14.3% from 42.45 million heaps a year previously and comparable to about 11.81 million barrels daily. Everyday typical imports are the highest because August 2023 and up from a low base in November 2023 of 10.33 million bpd. In spite of the rebound, year-to-date...

A government official announced on Thursday that Guyana had received preliminary approval by the U.S. Export-Import Bank to receive a loan guarantee of more than $500,000,000 for a gas-fired power project and a gas processing facility. The construction of the gas-to energy project, estimated at $2 billion, is already underway. The gas pipeline has been installed but the construction of the 300 megawatt (MW), first phase power plant is being delayed due to late equipment deliveries and contract disputes. Officials have stated that startup may not happen before the fourth quarter 2025. Bharrat Jagdeo, Guyana's vice president, said that the...

China's Sinopec Corp has secured gas products for the winter heating season at levels 9.7% greater than a year earlier by stepping up domestic production and spot freight imports, it said on Friday. The state oil and gas significant is raising output to record levels at essential domestic fields such as Puguang and Yuanba, both in the southwestern Sichuan basin, by accelerating drilling new wells in addition to detaining declines at ageing ones, the business stated in a declaration. Yuanba field alone, for example, currently pumps 13% above year-ago rates, Sinopec said, without providing a straight-out production figure. On imports,...

Finland's President Alexander Stubb will go on a state visit to China from Oct. 2831 for meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping and other senior government officials, the Finnish government stated on Wednesday. Stubb will go over bilateral relations in addition to the war in between Russia and Ukraine and other security concerns, his office stated in a declaration. Finland and China have been taken part in delicate diplomacy since October of last year over the possible role of a Hong Kong-registered cargo vessel in the damage triggered to the Balticconnector gas pipeline. Finnish cops in a still-ongoing examination have...