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Construction begins on Fayetteville Express Pipeline

Wed, 10 March 2010 Construction has begun on Energy Transfer Partners and Kinder Morgan Energy Partners’ 298 km Fayetteville Express Pipeline (FEP), located in Arkansas, United States.

NGTL pipeline project approved in Canada

Wed, 10 March 2010 Canada’s National Energy Board (NEB) has conditionally approved an application from NOVA Gas Transmission to construct and operate the Groundbirch Pipeline Project.

Pipeline expansion projects touted across US

Wed, 10 March 2010 Spectra Energy Partners and El Paso subsidiary Tennessee Gas are planning expansions to their existing pipeline systems, which service Tennessee, Virginia, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Elba Express Pipeline comes online

Wed, 3 March 2010 El Paso Corporation subsidiaries Southern LNG Company and Elba Express Company have placed the new Elba Express Pipeline and the Elba Island LNG receiving terminal expansion – both located in eastern Georgia, United States – in service.

FERC launches Washington – Greene Pipeline consultation

Wed, 3 March 2010 The United States Federal Energy Regulatory Commission will hold a public meeting to accept comments and review the environmental impacts of a $US53 million natural gas pipeline project proposal in Washington and Greene counties, Pennsylvania.

Sempra acquires El Paso’s Mexican pipeline assets

Fri, 26 February 2010 Sempra Pipelines & Storage, a unit of Sempra Energy, will acquire the Mexican pipeline and gas infrastructure assets of El Paso Corporation for $US300 million.

Alliance Pipeline completes Prairie Rose interconnect

Wed, 24 February 2010 Alliance Pipeline LLC has completed construction of a new interconnect facility near Bantry, North Dakota, United States, which connects its pipeline to Pecan Pipeline LLC’s 12 inch, 122 km Prairie Rose Pipeline.

Tennessee Gas Pipeline secures capacity for Northeast Upgrade

Wed, 24 February 2010 El Paso Corporation’s wholly-owned subsidiary Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company (TGP) has executed binding, 20-year term agreements with Chesapeake Energy Marketing and StatOil Natural Gas for 100 per cent of the capacity of its Northeast Upgrade Project.

Keystone XL Pipeline clears approval hurdle

Wed, 24 February 2010 The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has granted a permit for the construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline in western South Dakota, United States.

Marcellus Basin pipeline possibility

Wed, 17 February 2010 Buckeye Partners and NOVA Chemicals Corporation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding regarding the evaluation and development of a mixed natural gas liquids (NGL) pipeline from the Marcellus Basin in Pennsylvania, United States, to the refining and petrochemical complex, located in the Sarnia-Lambton area, Ontario, Canada.

Keyera enhances NGL pipeline network

Wed, 17 February 2010 Keyera Facilities Income Fund will strengthen its natural gas liquids (NGL) infrastructure in central Alberta, Canada.

Bigger shipper appetite leads to Tiger Pipeline expansion

Wed, 17 February 2010 Energy Transfer Partners (ETP) will expand capacity on its planned 289 km Tiger Pipeline after it entered into a binding, 10-year agreement with the expansion's foundation shipper for 400 MMcf/d of gas.

East Texas Gas Gathering System receives pipeline boost

Wed, 17 February 2010 Enbridge Energy Partners will expand its East Texas Gas Gathering System by constructing three lateral pipelines into Haynesville Shale producing areas in East Texas together as well as an additional large diameter lateral from Shelby County to Carthage, Texas, United States.

Statoil signs on to ship with Enbridge

Wed, 10 February 2010 Statoil Canada has agreed to add its Leismer Oil Sands Project as a shipper on Enbridge’s Regional Oil Sands System in Alberta, Canada.

Pembina earmarks capital for pipeline projects

Wed, 10 February 2010 Pembina Pipeline Corporation has earmarked 60 per cent of its 2010 capital budget for construction of the Nipisi and Mitsue pipeline projects, proposed for Alberta, Canada.

Haynesville Expansion in service

Wed, 3 February 2010 The Haynesville Expansion Project and Red River Lateral, both located in North Louisiana, United States, have been put into service.

Alaska Pipeline Project seeks open season approval

Wed, 3 February 2010 The Alaska Pipeline Project has filed its plan to obtain approval to conduct the first open season for its proposed natural gas pipeline with the United States Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).

Enbridge expands pipeline facilities at Christina Lake

Wed, 3 February 2010 Enbridge has entered into an agreement with FCCL Partnership to provide additional pipeline and terminal facilities to support the expansion of the Cenovus Energy-operated Christina Lake Enhanced Oil Project, located in northeast Alberta, Canada.

Millenium Pipeline Company seeks shippers for Marcellus to Manhattan link

Mon, 25 January 2010 Millenium Pipeline Company will hold a binding open season to secure firm transportation capacity commencing 1 November 2013 to support expansion of its interstate gas pipeline, which ships gas from Marcellus Shale production areas to Manhattan markets in New York, United States.

Enbridge to put Alberta Clipper Pipeline in service ahead of schedule

Mon, 25 January 2010 Enbridge’s 1,607 km Alberta Clipper Pipeline will come into service on 1 April 2010, three months ahead of schedule.

Williams ups capacity on Transco Pipeline to meet Mid Atlantic demand

Mon, 25 January 2010 A unit of Williams has carried out agreements for a proposed Transco Pipeline expansion project to provide an additional 1.3 Bcf of natural gas transportation capacity to the Mid Atlantic region, United States, by November 2012.

Northern Gateway Pipeline review process underway

Mon, 25 January 2010 A three-member joint review panel has been established to undertake the environmental and regulatory review process for the proposed 1,170 km Northern Gateway Pipeline Project.

US pipeline company restructures

Wed, 20 January 2010 US pipeline company Williams is undertaking a $US12 billion restructure of its gas pipeline and processing operations to free capital and speed growth.

FPL suspends pipeline investment

Tue, 19 January 2010 Florida Power & Light Group has suspended approximately $US10 billion in Florida’s infrastructure, including the $US1.5 billion earmarked for the proposed Florida EnergySecure Gas Pipeline.

Gulfstream awards compressor station expansion contract

Tue, 19 January 2010 Gulf Stream Natural Gas System LLC has awarded Alliance Engineering a contract to provide engineering, design, and procurement support services for the expansion of Compressor Station 420, which forms part of the Gulf Stream Natural Gas System, located in Florida.