A rapid run-up in unconventional crude production and existing infrastructure that is highly underdeveloped is creating countless opportunities for energy infrastructure firms to probe North America’s transportation grid.

The risks of a $1 billion megaproject are, in many ways, like those of similar, smaller projects. Companies want to keep costs down, work with good people and contractors, keep workers safe, and hit their deadlines.

Although the Mississippi Lime is still in the “discovery” stage, critical efficiencies and optimization techniques are taking hold.

While the U.S. might think of itself as a shale gas pioneer, ‘the big bang might happen outside the country,’ panelist Wilczynski said.

The midstream has never been as fast moving, dynamic or as active as it has been in the past few years, according to Sapient Global Markets' Dale St. Denis.

Billions of dollars in economic development are expected in the next decade.

‘From our standpoint, the Permian is really just getting started,’ says Crestwood’s Deneke.

Harvest Pipeline president Steve Jacobs’ theme: A lot is happening in the two plays.

The fractionator will facilitate the increasing NGL production from domestic shale plays, including the Eagle Ford and other basins.

It has been known for some time that many of the prolific plays throughout the U.S. are in need of immediate infrastructure attention, especially in the bountiful Bakken, where a surge in production has caused more than its fair share of challenges.

Natural gas liquid (NGL) production is expected to balloon in coming years, according to recently released data. However, a surge in NGL production will be met with growth challenges.

It has been known for some time that many of the prolific plays throughout the U.S. are in need of immediate infrastructure attention, especially in the bountiful Bakken, where a surge in production has caused more than its fair share of challenges.

KBR Wabi will begin phase two construction at a raw gas processing and compression facility in British Columbia.

Partners announced they will conduct a non-binding public solicitation gauging interest in the Alaska Pipeline Project, which will now seek to ship natural gas production from the North Slope.

Chevron Corp. announced that its subsidiary will proceed with the expansion of its Bibiyana natural gas field in north-west Bangladesh.