US pipeline news
EIA forecasts crude oil prices will decline during 2022
EIA: rising production from OPEC+ countries and the US will lead to global liquid fuels inventories increasing and crude oil prices falling in 2022.
EIA: new natural gas pipeline capacity expands access to export and Northeast markets
In the EIA’s recently updated Natural Gas Pipeline Projects Tracker, it estimates over 4 billion ft3/d of new natural gas pipeline capacity entered service in 3Q21, primarily supplying US Gulf Coast and Northeast demand markets. In total, the Natural Gas Pipeline Projects Tracker includes updates to 25 interstate and intrastate natural gas pipeline projects, including announcements of new projects and estimated dates of completion.
Ironwood Midstream expands footprint in Eagle Ford shale region
The company has announced an asset combination with Nuevo Midstream Dos, including approximately 100 miles of crude oil gathering pipeline.
Brazos Midstream announces Delaware Basin acquisition and new venture in Northern Midland Basin
Brazos Midstream (Brazos) has announced two significant transactions in the Permian Basin region of West Texas.
Max Midstream announces Jonathan Novitsky as new CEO
Novitsky joins Max Midstream having previously served as Vice President of Commercial Development for Global Marine Terminals at Buckeye Partners.
EIA: added transnational oil pipeline capacity could reduce crude oil shipped by rail
Increased capacity on Enbridge Line 3 could reduce need to ship crude by rail.
Shortage of high-quality sites threatens future Bakken oil and gas production
"If recent production declines continue, the DAPL pipeline’s capacity could become superfluous."
Superior Pipeline Company acquires natural gas gathering and processing assets
The assets include an approximately 1620 mile gathering system in central Kansas.
US consumption and production of natural gas decreased while exports grew in 2020
Report from the US Energy Information Administration.
New federal regulations add more than 400 000 miles of gas gathering pipelines under US federal oversight
USDOT’s PHMSA issues final rule expanding federal pipeline safety oversight.