Report: Nord Stream 2 Delays Resuming Construction
An official says that the pipeline’s construction will not resume, even with permission from Denmark.
US: European Companies Face Sanctions Risk on Nord Stream 2
State Department report is expected to be issued later this week.
Proposed Rules Cloud Startup of Mountain Valley Natural Gas Pipeline
A spokeswoman at Equitrans Midstream, one of the companies building the natural gas pipeline, said the Mountain Valley team was aware of the revised state regulations and are sticking with their late-2021 target in-service date.
Forty Under 40: Michael Woodward, Meritage Midstream
Today’s featured Forty Under 40 honoree is Michael Woodward, vice president of business development of Meritage Midstream II LLC who has led his team in directing significant investment dollars into the Powder River Basin.
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Infrastructure
Oil and Gas Industry Stung by Biden’s Expected Blow Against KXL
Analysts wonder if the timing portends trouble for infrastructure projects by the oil and gas industry with the new administration.
Restructurings
NGL Energy Partners Provides Update on Extraction Bankruptcy
Extraction Oil & Gas is a customer of Grand Mesa Pipeline, a subsidiary of NGL Energy Partners that provides takeaway capacity for crude oil producers in the D-J Basin where Extraction’s operations are focused.
Exploration & Production
Report: Methane Emissions from Oil, Gas Production Fell 10% in 2020
In 2020, oil and gas operations emitted over 70 million tonnes of methane, or around 10% less than in 2019, the IEA says.
Infrastructure
Biden May Cancel Keystone XL Pipeline Permit as soon as First Day
President-elect Joe Biden is planning to cancel the permit for the $9 billion Keystone XL pipeline project as one of his first acts in office, and perhaps as soon as his first day, according to a source familiar with his thinking.
Construction
Report: Nord Stream 2 Delays Resuming Construction
An official says that the pipeline’s construction will not resume, even with permission from Denmark.
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)
Tellurian Aims for Louisiana LNG Construction Start This Summer
Driftwood will help meet soaring demand for LNG, says co-founder Souki.
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)
Panama Canal LNG Vessel Bottleneck Could Last until March
Congestion delaying LNG shipments via the Panama Canal is expected to last through the peak demand winter months, traders close to the situation said on Jan. 14, although the canal’s regulator said it had made changes to speed up transit.
International
Report: Nord Stream 2 to Resume Work in Danish Waters
US has threatened sanctions on companies involved in the project.
Exploration & Production
Pioneer’s Sheffield: Focus Remains on Permian Basin Flaring
With new pipelines online or under construction, Permian Basin operators, regulators and other industry players keep flaring reduction on the agenda.
Shale Plays
Outrigger Energy II Completes Williston Midstream Facilities
Project includes a processing plant and gathering system.