WGC: Politics ranks high in gas pipeline risk factors

West Virginia (R) Sen. Shelley Capito, speaking June 26 at the World Gas Conference in Washington, DC, described the recent stop-and-start nature of pipeline construction, brought about by ongoing protests, as “very problematic” regarding needed expansion of the US pipeline system.  Source: News


US companies, organizations form the Global Natural Gas Coalition

More than a dozen US companies and organizations have formed the Global Natural Gas Coalition, which they say will work to promote the benefits of natural gas as a foundation for economic growth and prosperity worldwide. Officials from LNG Allies and other participating groups launched the effort on June 25.  Source: News


Kinder Morgan, EagleClaw, Apache propose development of Permian Highway line

Kinder Morgan Inc. subsidiary KMI Kinder Morgan Texas Pipeline LLC (KMTP), EagleClaw Midstream Ventures LLC, a portfolio company of Blackstone Energy Partners, and Apache Corp. have signed a letter of intent for the development of the proposed Permian Highway Pipeline Project (PHP Project).  Source: News


Iran, Azerbaijan sign protocols for joint development of Caspian Sea field

The presidents of Iran and Azerbaijan have signed protocols for possible development of a jointly owned deepwater oil field in the Caspian Sea, citing a report in Iran Petroleum, news service Shana reported. The name of the field was not disclosed. Source: News


Oasis Petroleum to sell certain Williston basin assets for $283 million

Oasis Petroleum Inc., Houston, signed two separate purchase and sale agreements to sell an estimated 4,400 boe/d of net production and 65,000 net acres of noncore assets in the Williston basin for $283 million. The buyer was not disclosed. Source: News