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The most significant operating expense for energy pipelines is the power needed for pumps and compressors. So, when gas and power prices surge as a result of inclement weather, it can be costly for pipelines.
While several larger midstream companies were focused on building conventional gas gathering and processing infrastructure in the Southern Delaware Basin, a handful of mostly smaller midstreamers were focusing on the Permian’s next challenge: developing systems in the Northern Delaware to gather
The Canadian NATGAS Billboard is a weekly, early morning email and report that’s designed to keep physical and financial participants informed of the various fundamental components that make up the complex Canadian natural gas market. This service saves readers time and confusion by compiling all the most critical data points into one clear and concise report.
Commonwealth LNG has requested an extension of its permit to build the project, aiming for December 31, 2031.
US LNG Feedgas demand likely to reach record highs in the coming weeks. Continued ramp at Plaquemines, the start of winter demand in Europe and Cove Point’s expected return from maintenance will all push demand higher. For more, see this week’s RBN LNG Voyager
U.S. Gulf Coast ethane exports were up sharply in September thanks to the startup of new export terminals in Texas. The surge in export volumes contributed to an 8% increase in ethane prices between July and September and a similar jump in the ratio between ethane and natural gas.
Waha natural gas cash prices plunged to record lows for delivery on Friday, the same day Permian Highway started maintenance that will last through October 16.
Starting October 1, Plains All American began assessing a surcharge on all crude entering its Gulf Coast crude oil system that exceeds the company’s mercaptan specification.
The monthly and weekly Propane Billboard reports feature insightful commentary and analysis of historical and anticipated trends in the U.S with a deep dive into the propane supply and demand balance by PADD. It includes a custom 1-year forecast with commentary and analysis on emerging market opportunities.
The midstreamers that built out and/or acquired the sour gas treatment facilities, acid gas injection wells and other assets E&Ps need to exploit the Northern Delaware Basin’s crude-oil-saturated rock are sittin’ pretty.
US oil and gas rig count was unchanged to begin the month of October, standing at 549 for the week ending October 3 according to Baker Hughes. Rigs were added in the Anadarko (+1), Gulf of Mexico (+1) and All Other (+2), while the Permian (-2), Appalachia (-1) and Niobrara (-1) all lost rigs.
The Calistoga Resiliency Center, a hybrid microgrid energy storage facility in Northern California that is designed to address power resiliency amid wildfire risk has begun commercial operations, Pacific Gas and Electric Company and Energy Vault Holdings said this week.
