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Energy Transfer LP Races to Carry Permian Basin Gas to Gulf Coast Hubs
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The Permian Basin's abundance of resources — given that it's the largest shale field in North America —, quickly became the driving force behind Energy Transfer LP's plans for a natural gas pipeline from West Texas and eastern New Mexico to export hubs on the Gulf Coast. The project under consideration would combine new and existing pipelines to serve coastal gas hubs.
A 260-mile new build pipeline would extend eastward from the Midland sub-basin along existing rights-of-way, interconnecting with Energy Transfer’s existing 36-inch pipeline near Fort Worth, Texas.
Given the proposed route and Energy’s ability to utilize existing assets, construction could be completed in two years or less once the parties involved have reached FID (final investment decision). The company's Co-CEO Thomas Long also corroborated this timeline.
A race to build pipelines in the Permian Basin has been triggered due to the increasing quantity of natural gas production under the Permian and the ever-increasing demand for natural gas exports from the Gulf Coast. Various companies, including Kinder Morgan Inc. and MPLX LP, are looking at building new pipelines in the region due to the demand spike.
Energy Transfer likely edged past Kinder Morgan and others into the lead for building the next Permian pipeline since the project strikes as the most economical option for the basin outside of capacity expansions on existing pipelines and could essentially add 1.5-2 Bcf/d of transport capacity with just 260 miles of new pipe.
Additionally, Energy Transfer announced that work had started on the Gulf Run Pipeline, which will connect Louisiana to the rest of the nation and international markets for natural gas transmission. To help meet growing global energy demand, existing assets will also be modified to complete the project.
Approximately 135 miles of the pipeline would run between Westdale and Starks. Enhancing and repurposing some underutilized infrastructure in northern Louisiana will be accomplished by modifying Line CP.
QatarEnergy and Exxon Mobil Corporation both have signed a 20-year agreement under which a $10 billion Golden Pass LNG export plant for this project is going to be built in Texas, and will provide 1.65 billion cubic feet of natural gas daily.
As a result of all those strings being pulled, Gulf Run should be completed by the end of 2022. At least according to Energy Transfer’s Top management statements.
But not all of Energy’s programs have “ongoing” or “underdevelopment” statuses. While management boasted about future prospects, there was also an announcement that the company had finally completed the last phase of its long-delayed Mariner East NGL pipeline expansion in Pennsylvania. A fine boost to the company's trust ratings. After all, actions speak louder than words.
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Evolution Acquires Non-operated Wyoming Natural Gas Interests
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Evolution Petroleum just spend a fortune on Jonah’s Field right after acquiring Hamilton Dome Field in Wyoming. The price of the transaction is $29.4 million. The Houston-based company aims to diversify into natural gas assets, providing access to the western markets through the Opal market hub, with the optionality to flow to the east. That transaction took effect on February 1. We anticipate closing on or about April 1.
Look At The Future Of American And Appalachian Gas Production
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The crux of the matter is rather simple: productivity gains of local energy operators have been stable not only because they are drilling better acreage, but also because players finally realized capital efficiency gains. And even if some new obstacles impede Appalachia's growth at the same rate as the Permian or Haynesville, it does not detract from the value of the Marcellus and Utica basins. The Appalachians will still be the top producers at a very competitive pace as long as commercial inventory exists. After all, as long as there is commercial inventory, somebody will have to drill.
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The pipeline industry in the USA faced and still faces a range of regulatory challenges, including permitting delays, environmental requirements, and public opposition to pipeline projects. In recent years, pipeline projects like the Keystone XL and Dakota Access pipelines had legal and regulatory obstacles that delayed or canceled their construction. Keystone XL Pipeline, proposed by TransCanada in 2008, aimed to transport crude oil from Canada (around Calgary and Edmonton) to refineries on the Gulf Coast (Port Arthur). The project faced opposition from environmental groups and indigenous communities, who argued that it would contribute to climate change and pose a risk to water resources. In 2015, President Obama rejected the project, citing concerns about its environmental impact. However, in 2017, President Trump revived the project, leading to further legal challenges. In June 2021, U.S. President Joe Biden officially canceled the project on his first day in office.
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The renewable natural gas (RNG) industry in the United States is showing promising signs of growth. As of 2019, the U.S. consumed 261 billion cubic feet (BCF) of RNG, primarily utilized by independent power producers, electric utilities, and various commercial and industrial entities. However, this figure represents only a small fraction of its potential. Research indicates that the U.S. could theoretically produce up to 2,200 BCF of RNG through anaerobic digestion alone, which would equate to about 11% of daily national natural gas consumption.
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Recently, the progress toward an energy transition is hitting a snag. Sales of electric vehicles are decelerating, and the growth in wind and solar power needs to be keeping pace with expectations. To make matters more challenging, electricity prices are climbing when they were expected to fall. Amidst these setbacks, the oil and gas sectors are proving resilient. According to BP's latest energy outlook, not only are these energy mainstays here to stay, but their demand is expected to remain relatively high even after reaching a peak. Interestingly, BP forecasts that oil demand will reach its zenith next year, marking a critical moment in energy consumption trends. This isn't the first time BP has projected a peak in oil demand. Back in 2019, their review anticipated a decline in demand growth, but the prediction fell flat. Instead, oil demand surged to unprecedented levels following the end of the global pandemic lockdowns, defying previous forecasts and underscoring the enduring dominance of traditional energy sources in the global market.