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Aug 11, 2025 · Brian Horton · Regulatory

Rover Pipeline Remains the Only Interstate Pipeline Without Blanket Certificate After Eight Years of Operation

Rover Pipeline remains the only currently operating interstate natural gas pipeline without a Part 157 blanket certificate—requiring full regulatory review for routine infrastructure projects that competitors can execute in weeks. The resulting delays, averaging 4 to 9 months per project, have direct implications for market responsiveness in energy-critical sectors like data centers and advanced manufacturing.

Aug 7, 2025 · Brian Horton · New Project Announcement

Energy Transfer Announces $5.3 Billion Transwestern Pipeline Expansion to Boost Natural Gas Deliveries from Permian to Southwest

Energy Transfer has announced a $5.3 billion expansion of its Transwestern Pipeline to deliver 1.5 Bcf/d of natural gas from the Permian Basin to Arizona and New Mexico by 2029. The project spans 516 miles and responds to rising energy demand across the Desert Southwest.

Aug 7, 2025 · Brian Horton · Natural gas storage

U.S. Natural Gas Storage Rises Just 7 Bcf Amid Soaring Cooling Demand

A major heat wave across the U.S. drove up cooling demand and led to a below-expected 7 Bcf natural gas storage injection for the week ending August 1, 2025. Tight supply, rising LNG exports, and lower production continue to pressure inventories as summer heat lingers.

Aug 4, 2025 · Brian Horton · LNG

Technip Energies Secures Major EPC Contract for Commonwealth LNG Export Facility in Louisiana

Technip Energies has been awarded a major EPC contract by Commonwealth LNG for its 9.5 Mtpa LNG export facility in Cameron Parish, Louisiana. Leveraging its modular SnapLNG by T.ENTM technology, Technip Energies will deliver six identical liquefaction trains to accelerate construction and reduce costs. The award strengthens the company’s position as a global LNG leader, though execution is contingent upon Commonwealth’s Final Investment Decision expected later this year.

Jul 31, 2025 · Brian Horton · Natural gas storage

U.S. Natural Gas Storage Climbs as Market Hopefull for Cooling Demand and August Heat

U.S. natural gas storage rose by 48 Bcf last week, pushing inventories above the five-year average. Despite the build, prices fell below $3/MMBtu as cooler weather and record production pressured demand. With August heat on the horizon, market volatility may return.