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Maritime Energy Briefing: LNG Infrastructure Expands in Louisiana as Offshore Survey Firm Marks Growth Milestone
By MGN Editorial•May 28, 2026 at 12:00 PM
WhiteWater's Pelican Pipeline extends its Louisiana footprint to serve Commonwealth LNG's export facility, while UK-based Oceanscan Group opens a new facility following a standout year of growth in the offshore survey sector.
## Maritime Energy Briefing: LNG Infrastructure Expands in Louisiana as Offshore Survey Firm Marks Growth Milestone
### Pelican Pipeline Extends Reach to Commonwealth LNG Export Terminal
WhiteWater has announced the expansion of its Pelican Pipeline system in Louisiana with the addition of the Pelican Thrasher Lateral, a greenfield pipeline project designed to deliver natural gas to Commonwealth LNG's liquefaction and export facility in Cameron, Louisiana, according to a company statement released on 28 May 2026.
The project represents a significant infrastructure development for the US Gulf Coast LNG export corridor, reinforcing Cameron Parish's position as a key hub for liquefied natural gas exports. The Pelican Thrasher Lateral will provide dedicated gas supply connectivity to Commonwealth LNG's facility, supporting the broader buildout of US LNG export capacity at a time of sustained global demand for American gas supplies.
The expansion underscores continued private investment in midstream infrastructure serving the Gulf Coast LNG sector, with developers seeking to lock in long-term supply chain certainty for export terminals moving through commissioning and early operations phases.
### Oceanscan Opens New Facility After 'Standout Year of Growth'
In the offshore services sector, Oceanscan Group — a UK-based marine survey and geophysical services company operating within the Venterra Group — has opened a new facility following what the company describes as a 'standout year of growth,' according to Offshore Energy.
The facility opening reflects strengthening demand for offshore survey and geophysical services, driven by accelerating activity across both the renewable energy and oil and gas sectors. Venterra Group, which encompasses a portfolio of specialist offshore service businesses, has positioned Oceanscan as a key growth asset as the offshore wind and subsea infrastructure markets continue to expand across European and international waters.
The new facility is expected to enhance Oceanscan's operational capacity and support its ability to deliver survey services across an expanding project pipeline.
### Enbridge Marks 25 Years of Sustainability Reporting
Canadian energy infrastructure giant Enbridge Inc. (TSX/NYSE: ENB) has published its 2025 Sustainability Report, marking a quarter century of annual sustainability disclosures, the company announced from Calgary on 28 May 2026. Enbridge operates one of North America's most extensive pipeline and energy distribution networks, with significant exposure to marine terminal and waterway-adjacent infrastructure. The milestone reflects the growing importance of transparent environmental, social, and governance reporting across the energy and maritime supply chain sectors.
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*Sources: Offshore Energy, PR Newswire*
#LNG export#pipeline infrastructure#offshore survey#Gulf Coast LNG#Oceanscan#Venterra Group#Commonwealth LNG#midstream energy#offshore services
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