Global midstream and pipeline expansions
Key Questions
How much US pipeline capacity is expected to expand by 2027?
US pipeline capacity is projected to expand by 44.9 Bcf/d by 2027, with 70% of projects already under construction.
What are some key US pipeline projects mentioned?
Key projects include Rio Bravo, Blackcomb, Williams Southeast, New Pelican Thrasher Lateral, Enbridge Sunrise Expansion ($4B), and Kinder Morgan Gulf Coast Express expansion now in service.
What is the Northern Shield pipeline proposal?
The proposed 3,300 km Northern Shield pipeline would run from Alberta to Ontario with initial capacity of 500k bpd, expandable to 800k bpd.
What is Canada's next major crude pipeline plan?
Canada is advancing a 1M bpd West Coast pipeline to expand oil exports, with construction potentially starting as early as 2027.
How has Saudi Arabia responded to Hormuz risks?
Saudi Arabia is considering expanding its crude oil pipeline to the Red Sea coast to reach up to 2M bpd capacity and bypass the Strait of Hormuz.
What political support exists for new Canadian pipelines?
67% of Canadians back new oil pipelines according to recent polling.
What challenges is Enbridge facing in North Carolina?
Enbridge faces community pushback on a 28-mile line due to eminent domain concerns.
Which pipeline projects have received regulatory clearance?
Kinder Morgan Mississippi Crossing + SSE4 cleared FERC final EIS, while the Gulf Coast Express expansion is already in service.
US pipeline capacity to expand 44.9 Bcf/d by 2027 (70% under construction). Key projects: Rio Bravo, Blackcomb, Williams Southeast, New Pelican Thrasher Lateral. Enbridge Sunrise Expansion ($4B) breaking ground. Canada's next crude pipeline project: 1M bpd West Coast pipeline. New Northern Shield pipeline proposed: 3,300 km from Alberta to Ontario, 500k bpd expandable to 800k. Kinder Morgan Mississippi Crossing + SSE4 cleared FERC final EIS. Kinder Morgan Gulf Coast Express expansion (570 MMcf/d) now in service. Williams flags pipeline capacity bottleneck. Valvitalia awarded $30M valve contract for Desert Southwest pipeline — competitor win. Political support for Canadian pipeline: 67% of Canadians backed new oil pipeline. Saudi Arabia eyes oil pipeline expansion to Red Sea (up to 2M bpd) to bypass Hormuz, signaling strategic shift. Enbridge faces community pushback on 28-mile NC line (eminent domain fears).