Thursday, November 28, 2024

U.S. Oil Firms Challenge Pipeline Surcharge for Steel Tariff: Filing

From Reuters Two U.S. shale producers have challenged an energy pipeline operator’s proposed surcharge for the Trump administration’s 25% tariff on imported steel, raising the stakes for pipeline builders facing higher construction costs. The United States imposed tariffs on imported steel and aluminum last year to shield U.S. producers from overseas competition. U.S. energy industry trade groups have warned the

Trudeau Cabinet Greenlights Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion

From BNN/Bloomberg (Bloomberg) — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government decided Tuesday to proceed with the construction of a major crude oil pipeline, saying the project has met strict requirements on safety and consultation with Canadian indigenous groups. Trudeau’s cabinet approved the expansion of Trans Mountain, a state-owned pipeline that runs from Alberta to Vancouver. The line will add 590,000 barrels

B.C.’s Top Appeals Court Rules: Province Can’t Restrict Alberta Oilsands Crude Shipments Across B.C. to Vancouver for Export

Trans Mountain Expansion gets boost from British Columbia top appeals court ruling; could go to Supreme Court of Canada next Trudeau government pledged to buy Trans Mountain Expansion project from Kinder Morgan for $4.2 billion – has to make decision to proceed with purchase, or not, by June 18 From BNN Bloomberg British Columbia’s top appeals court ruled that the

Kinder Morgan Canada To Remain Independent After Strategic Review

From Reuters Pipeline company Kinder Morgan Canada Ltd said on Thursday it would continue as a stand-alone entity, following a strategic review that considered options including a sale. The company said its decision was consistent with the recommendation of a special committee of independent directors not affiliated with Kinder Morgan Inc, which holds about 70 percent majority voting interest in

Kinder Morgan In Discussions to Build Third Permian Basin Gas Pipeline: CEO

From Reuters Kinder Morgan Inc has begun internal discussions about building a third natural gas pipeline in the Permian Basin as demand for gas takeaway capacity continues to surge, Chief Executive Officer Steven Kean told investors on Wednesday. As natural gas production has outpaced pipeline capacity in the Permian Basin, a gas glut has led to plummeting prices in the

Tallgrass Energy, Kinder Morgan to Increase PRB, DJ Crude Oil Takeaway

New venture will transport crude oil from the Powder River, DJ, Williston, Western Canada to Cushing System to take 800,000 barrels per day (bpd) of light crude oil and 150,000 bpd of heavy crude to Cushing, provide near term relief for Canadian shippers Tallgrass Energy, LP (stock ticker: TGE) and Kinder Morgan, Inc. (stock ticker: KMI) have an agreement in

Kinder Morgan General Counsel Curt Moffatt Passes Away

Kinder Morgan Inc. (stock ticker: KMI) said that the company’s general counsel, James Curtis “Curt” Moffatt, passed away on December 28th. Moffatt suffered a cardiac arrest while spending the holidays with his family, according to a statement by Kinder Morgan. “Curt was a leading figure in the energy bar, and his contributions to the energy sector and to federal law

U.S. Gas Notches Another Export Milestone

Cheniere ships First LNG from Corpus Christi plant Cheniere Energy, Inc. (stock ticker: LNG) exported the first liquefied natural gas commissioning cargo from its Corpus Christi, Texas liquefaction facility this week. The export is the first from a greenfield liquefaction facility in the lower 48 states. Jack Fusco, Cheniere’s president and CEO pointed out that his company delivered the project

Mississippi LNG Project Receives Draft EIS

FERC Staff Issues the draft EIS for the Gulf LNG Liquefaction Project The staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) has prepared a draft environmental impact statement (EIS) for the Gulf LNG Liquefaction Project (Project) proposed by Gulf LNG Liquefaction Company, LLC; Gulf LNG Energy, LLC; and Gulf LNG Pipeline, LLC (GLP). The project is under the