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PA Marcellus Industry Gives Back This Thanksgiving Season
November 25, 2025November 25, 2025

It’s time to revisit a topic we’ve covered many times before — philanthropy in the Marcellus/Utica region. Drillers and pipeline companies in the M-U region already contribute to the region through the generous lease bonuses and royalties paid to landowners. In addition to the billions that flow to landowners, M-U companies cumulatively donate millions of dollars to local communities and nonprofit organizations. Here’s the latest example of that in action: The Marcellus Shale Coalition (MSC) says its members (and their employees) have embraced this Thanksgiving season by giving back through food drives, volunteering at local charities, and supporting community initiatives. Read More “PA Marcellus Industry Gives Back This Thanksgiving Season”
CNG/LNG | Energy Services | Energy Transfer Partners | Exporting | Industrywide Issues

Energy Transfer Taps the Brakes on Lake Charles LNG Export FID
November 10, 2025November 10, 2025

In April, we told you that Energy Transfer’s (ET) Lake Charles LNG project had landed a new partner to help pay for the project, MidOcean Energy, which will cover 30% of the cost of building the plant (see MidOcean Partners with Energy Transfer on Lake Charles LNG Exports). Not long after that news, ET filed a request with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to add an extra three years to the permit to complete the facility’s construction and bring it online. FERC responded in the affirmative in May (see FERC Grants Request to Extend Lake Charles LNG Construction by 3 Yrs). The Department of Energy (DOE) issued its blessing for the delayed timeline three months later, in August (see DOE Gives Lake Charles LNG Until December 2031 to Begin Exporting). However, ET is tapping the brakes on a final investment decision (FID) until 80% of the project has been sold to equity partners. Read More “Energy Transfer Taps the Brakes on Lake Charles LNG Export FID”
Delaware County (PA) | Energy Services | Energy Transfer Partners | Ethane | Exporting | Industrywide Issues | NGLs | Pennsylvania

Construction Underway at Marcus Hook to Expand M-U Ethane Exports
October 15, 2025October 15, 2025

Ethane Crystal

In February 2024, Energy Transfer co-CEO Tom Long announced a project to add more ethane refrigeration and storage at Marcus Hook, leading to more exports of ethane from the facility (see Record High NGL Exports from Marcus Hook, ET Expanding Facility). Fast forward, and construction is currently underway, with completion expected by the end of this year. When done, the Marcus Hook Terminal Optimization project will add 900,000 barrels (Bbls) of refrigerated ethane storage capacity and approximately 20,000 Bbls/d of incremental ethane chilling capacity. Translation: an additional 20,000 Bbls/d of Marcellus/Utica ethane export capacity is on the way at Marcus Hook, near Philadelphia. Read More “Construction Underway at Marcus Hook to Expand M-U Ethane Exports”
CNG/LNG | Energy Services | Energy Transfer Partners | Exporting | Industrywide Issues | Regulation

DOE Gives Lake Charles LNG Until December 2031 to Begin Exporting
August 25, 2025August 25, 2025

In April, we told you that Energy Transfer’s (ET) Lake Charles LNG project had landed a new partner to help pay for the project, MidOcean Energy, which will cover 30% of the cost of building the plant (see MidOcean Partners with Energy Transfer on Lake Charles LNG Exports). Not long after that news, ET filed a request with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to add an extra three years to the permit to complete the facility’s construction and bring it online. FERC responded in the affirmative in May (see FERC Grants Request to Extend Lake Charles LNG Construction by 3 Yrs). The Department of Energy (DOE) issued its blessing for the delayed timeline on Friday. Read More “DOE Gives Lake Charles LNG Until December 2031 to Begin Exporting”
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Rover Pipeline Loses Ohio Supreme Court Decision to Lower Tax Bill
August 14, 2025August 14, 2025

Rover Pipeline, a 713-mile natural gas pipeline, was designed to carry up to 3.25 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) of Marcellus and Utica gas from Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio to destinations in Ohio, Michigan, West Virginia, and Canada. The project was completed and came online in late 2018 (see FERC OKs Final 2 Rover Pipeline Laterals – Now 100% Online). Rover’s original estimated cost to build the project was $4.08 billion. It ultimately cost $6.3 billion, as historically high rainfall led to additional unforeseen expenses, delays, and inspections. Most of the pipeline runs through Ohio, which assesses a property tax on such projects. Rover and Ohio disagree over the value to be assigned to the pipeline for annual taxation purposes. After several appeals, the case headed to the Ohio Supreme Court in May (see Rover Pipeline Heads to Ohio Supreme Court to Lower Tax Assessment). The Supremes issued their ruling yesterday, and it didn’t go Rover’s way. Read More “Rover Pipeline Loses Ohio Supreme Court Decision to Lower Tax Bill”
Energy Services | Energy Transfer Partners | Enterprise Products Partners | Ethane | Exporting | Industrywide Issues | Regulation

Exporters Say China is Now Gun-Shy About Buying U.S. Ethane
August 11, 2025August 11, 2025

The two U.S. companies that export ethane, Energy Transfer and Enterprise Products Partners, are both saying that the Trump administration’s temporary block on shipping ethane to China in June gave our export industry a black eye, and China is much less likely to contract for more of our ethane shipments. (Cue the violins.) However, when you consider that China buys half (50%) of our ethane exports, and that ethane exports represent a good chunk of revenue for both companies (both with operations in the Marcellus/Utica), it’s not nothing. Read More “Exporters Say China is Now Gun-Shy About Buying U.S. Ethane”
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Much Ado About Nothing: U.S. Ethane Exports to China Fully Resume
July 8, 2025July 8, 2025

MDN recently brought you the news that the Trump administration was blocking cargoes of ethane to China (see U.S. Denies Permit for Enterprise to Export Ethane Cargoes to China). Ethane is a raw feedstock used to create plastics. Denying China access to our ethane hurts the Chinese economy. We later reported that the export ban to China was just a bargaining position and had been lifted (see Trump Trade Deal Lifts Ethane Export Ban to China; Cargo to India). However, in another twist to this saga, the Trump administration informed Enterprise Products and Energy Transfer (the two companies exporting ethane to China) that they could load the ethane and ship it. However, before unloading, they will still need U.S. government permission (see Trump Admin Sends Mixed Signals on Ethane Exports to China). The mixed signals are once again clear. Read More “Much Ado About Nothing: U.S. Ethane Exports to China Fully Resume”
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Chevron Expands Deal with ET’s Lake Charles LNG to Buy 3 MTPA
June 26, 2025June 26, 2025

Just as the pandemic began to unfold in early 2020, Shell pulled out of a 50/50 joint venture partnership with Energy Transfer (ET) to build a new LNG export facility in Lake Charles, Louisiana (see Shell Pulls Out of Lake Charles LNG Project, Energy Transfer Stays). Bad move on Shell’s part, if you ask us. Since that time, ET has continued to build support for the project. ET has still not made a final investment decision (FID) to commit billions of dollars, but each year that passes brings the company closer to an FID. In December, ET announced a new customer for its LNG when/if the plant gets built: Chevron. Yesterday, Chevron increased its commitment to the facility. Read More “Chevron Expands Deal with ET’s Lake Charles LNG to Buy 3 MTPA”
Energy Services | Energy Transfer Partners | Enterprise Products Partners | Ethane | Exporting | Industrywide Issues | Regulation

Trump Admin Sends Mixed Signals on Ethane Exports to China
June 26, 2025June 26, 2025

mixed signals

MDN recently brought you the news that the Trump U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) was blocking at least three (possibly more) cargoes of ethane by rejecting permits to export to Enterprise Products Partners (see U.S. Denies Permit for Enterprise to Export Ethane Cargoes to China). Ethane is a raw feedstock used to create plastics. Denying China access to our ethane will hurt the Chinese economy. We later reported that the export ban to China was just a bargaining position and had been lifted (see Trump Trade Deal Lifts Ethane Export Ban to China; Cargo to India). However, in another twist to this saga, the Trump administration has informed Enterprise Products and Energy Transfer (the two companies exporting ethane to China) that they can load the ethane and ship it. However, before unloading, they will still need U.S. government permission. Huh? Read More “Trump Admin Sends Mixed Signals on Ethane Exports to China”
Energy Services | Energy Transfer Partners

Transformation of Energy Transfer from NatGas-Only to NGL Powerhouse
June 20, 2025June 20, 2025

Energy Transfer (ET) is a major energy infrastructure company based in Dallas, Texas, owning and operating one of the largest and most diversified portfolios of energy assets in the United States. It is a publicly traded master limited partnership with a vast network of pipelines and associated infrastructure, transporting a variety of energy products (natural gas, NGLs, oil, refined products) across the country. In our region, ET built and operates the Rover Pipeline, Mariner East, Revolution, and various refined products (gasoline, oil) pipelines. Big company. Important company. However, it wasn’t always this large and significant. How did it get that way? Read More “Transformation of Energy Transfer from NatGas-Only to NGL Powerhouse”
Energy Services | Energy Transfer Partners | Enterprise Products Partners | Exporting | Industrywide Issues | NGLs | Regulation

U.S. Denies Permit for Enterprise to Export Ethane Cargoes to China
June 5, 2025June 5, 2025

Two days ago, RBN Energy reported that ethane and butane exports for Enterprise Products Partners and possibly other NGL exporters were in doubt following a notice received by Enterprise from the U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) flagging such exports to China as a security risk (see Ethane and Butane Exports to China in Doubt Due to Security Risk). Yesterday, Enterprise confirmed the news, with a twist. Read More “U.S. Denies Permit for Enterprise to Export Ethane Cargoes to China”
Energy Services | Energy Transfer Partners | Industrywide Issues | Litigation | Ohio | Pipelines | Statewide OH | Taxation

Rover Pipeline Heads to Ohio Supreme Court to Lower Tax Assessment
May 29, 2025May 29, 2025

Rover Pipeline, a 713-mile natural gas pipeline, was designed to carry up to 3.25 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) of Marcellus and Utica gas from Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio to destinations in Ohio, Michigan, West Virginia, and Canada. The project was completed and came online in late 2018 (see FERC OKs Final 2 Rover Pipeline Laterals – Now 100% Online). Rover’s original estimated cost to build the project was $4.08 billion. It ultimately cost $6.3 billion, as historically high rainfall led to additional unforeseen expenses, delays, and inspections stemming from the excessive rain. Most of the pipeline runs through Ohio, which assesses a property tax on such projects. Rover and Ohio disagree over the value to be assigned to the pipeline for annual taxation purposes. The case is heading to the Ohio Supreme Court next week. Read More “Rover Pipeline Heads to Ohio Supreme Court to Lower Tax Assessment”
CNG/LNG | Energy Services | Energy Transfer Partners | Exporting | Industrywide Issues | Regulation

FERC Grants Request to Extend Lake Charles LNG Construction by 3 Yrs
May 14, 2025May 14, 2025

Energy Transfer’s (ET) Lake Charles LNG project is in the news again. In April, we told you that ET had landed a new partner to help pay for the project, MidOcean Energy, which will cover 30% of the cost of building the plant (see MidOcean Partners with Energy Transfer on Lake Charles LNG Exports). Not long after that news, ET filed a request with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to add an extra three years to the permit to get the facility built and online (see ET Asks FERC to Extend Lake Charles LNG Construction Extra 3 Years). FERC just responded in the affirmative. Read More “FERC Grants Request to Extend Lake Charles LNG Construction by 3 Yrs”
CNG/LNG | Energy Services | Energy Transfer Partners | Exporting | Industrywide Issues

MidOcean Partners with Energy Transfer on Lake Charles LNG Exports
April 10, 2025April 10, 2025

Just as the pandemic began to unfold in early 2020, Shell pulled out of a 50/50 joint venture partnership with Energy Transfer (ET) to build a new LNG export facility in Lake Charles, Louisiana (see Shell Pulls Out of Lake Charles LNG Project, Energy Transfer Stays). A boneheaded move on Shell’s part, if you ask us. Since that time, ET has continued to build support for the project. Last December, ET announced a new customer for its LNG when/if the plant gets built: Chevron (see Energy Transfer’s Lake Charles LNG Still Alive – Deal w/Chevron). We have excellent news: ET announced it has a new partner, MidOcean Energy, that will cover 30% of the cost of building the plant. In return, MidOcean will receive 30% of the plant’s LNG. Read More “MidOcean Partners with Energy Transfer on Lake Charles LNG Exports”
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7 Gas Pipelines Target Southeastern U.S. from 4 Midstream Cos.
March 26, 2025March 26, 2025

Southeastern U.S. states (click for larger version)

AI data centers are increasingly being built in the Southeastern U.S. due to economic, infrastructural, and environmental factors that make the region attractive for such facilities. One key reason is the availability of affordable and reliable energy—i.e., natural gas (mostly from the Marcellus/Utica). The Southeast offers relatively low electricity costs compared to other parts of the country, which is critical for data centers that require massive amounts of power to run high-performance computing systems like those needed for AI workloads. Additionally, the region’s energy infrastructure is often robust enough to support the high demands of these facilities, though expansion is sometimes needed. Speaking of expansion, because of the Southeast’s attractiveness, there are seven new pipeline projects (from four pipeline companies) aimed at flowing more natural gas to the region, mainly to help service power generation for data centers. Read More “7 Gas Pipelines Target Southeastern U.S. from 4 Midstream Cos.”
Beaver County | Cardinal Midstream | Energy Services | Energy Transfer Partners | Industrywide Issues | Litigation | Pennsylvania

Cardinal Midstream Wins $52M Court Verdict Against Energy Transfer
March 24, 2025March 24, 2025

Here’s a lawsuit we were unaware of, even though it’s been playing out for years. It’s quite complicated. On the surface, at a very basic level, Cardinal Midstream II (we assume a subsidiary of the Dallas-based Cardinal Midstream) sued Energy Transfer (ET) for not paying an “earnout” (which we’ll explain) after buying a gas gathering system in Beaver County, PA. The PA judge found in favor of Cardinal and ordered ET to pay $33 million plus $19 million in interest. The judge also found ET’s related claim of a “force majeure” event when its Revolution Pipeline exploded did not excuse ET from its obligation to Cardinal. Read More “Cardinal Midstream Wins $52M Court Verdict Against Energy Transfer”