Natural Gas
FERC Issues New Guidelines for Natural Gas Projects
FERC has released new guidelines concerning reporting on cultural resources investigations for natural gas pipeline construction projects.
Pipeline Builder Buying Farm Used as Protest Encampment
CONESTOGA, Pa. (AP) — A company building a $3 billion pipeline to carry natural gas is purchasing a southeastern Pennsylvania farm that has served as a base of operations for pipeline opponents. Atlantic Sunrise pipeline builder Williams said Monday it has struck a deal with the owner of the 107-ac..
Two Pipeline Construction Projects Get Favorable Environmental Review
TransCanada's Mountaineer XPress and Gulf XPress pipeline construction projects receive favorable final environmental analysis.
Natural Gas Council Releases Reliability and Resilience Guide
The Natural Gas Council, which collectively represents companies that produce, transport and deliver clean, affordable natural gas throughout the United States, has released a joint report, “Natural Gas: Reliable and Resilient” that provides a practical guide to the operational measures, physical ch..
Appeals Court Lifts Stay on Opening California Gas Facility
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A California Court of Appeal has lifted its temporary stay that prevented Southern California Gas Co. from resuming operations at its Aliso Canyon storage facility in Los Angeles. The decision Saturday night clears the way for the utility to begin pumping gas into underground sto..
Is Egypt’s Zohr Field A Game Changer?
A politically turbulent six-year period has impacted the Egyptian business environment, adding a new layer of political risks to investments made across the national economy. Despite this, the outlook in certain sectors is largely positive; and the gas sector may be one of the first to see profitabi..
Massachusetts Gas Leak Under Control After Thousands Evacuated
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Thousands of people were evacuated from surrounding buildings and streets were closed in Cambridge as authorities responded to reports of a natural gas leak. The Cambridge Fire Department tweeted at 11 a.m. Friday that all buildings could be reoccupied. A spokesma..
Saipem Awarded Pipeline Contract Off Egypt's Coast
Saipem awarded a pipeline construction contract off the Egyptian Coast.
Suit Challenges Mountain Valley Pipeline, Federal Agency
Eminent domain lawsuit filed concerning the Mountain Valley pipeline construction project.
PSE&G Proposes Five-Year Program to Continue Natural Gas Infrastructure Upgrades
PSE&G plans five-year natural gas pipeline construction project, designed to modernize its existing system.
Dalton Expansion Project Now Entirely in Service
FERC says Williams can place all remaining facilities associated with the Dalton Expansion Project in service.
Judge Halts Mariner East 2 Pipeline Work in Eastern Pennsylvania
Judge temporarily halts work on the Mariner East 2 pipeline construction project in eastern Pennsylvania.
Atlantic Sunrise Comment Period Opens, Hearing Scheduled
Public comment period, hearing scheduled for Atlantic Sunrise pipeline construction project in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania DEP: Violations Occurred During Mariner East 2 Construction
Report shows violations were committed during the Mariner East 2 pipeline construction project.
U.S., Russia Vie For European Gas Dominance
WASHINGTON: U.S. legislation renewing and tightening sanctions on Russia, stalled in the House of Representatives, was not passed before the U.S. and Russian presidents met at the G20 summit in Hamburg. The proposed bill had already received criticism not only from Russia but also from Germany and A..
Regulators Release Environmental Assessment of Pipeline
The Atlantic Coast pipeline construction project receives a favorable environmental assessment.
Pipeline Construction Project Dealt Legal Blow
Canada's Federal Court of Appeal rejects a National Energy Board decision regarding the Prince Rupert Gas Transmission pipeline construction project.
Pacific Connector Pipeline Open Season Begins
Jordan Cove LNG has commenced an open season for the Pacific Connector pipeline construction project.
Los Angeles Natural Gas Field to Reopen, but Fight Still on
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The planned reopening of a massive Los Angeles natural gas storage facility that spewed methane for months has only renewed the fight over its future. California state officials on Wednesday cleared the way for resumption at reduced capacity in the next few weeks of natural gas p..
Panel: Dakota Access-Style Protests Could Become Commonplace
Industry officials say don't expect protests of pipeline construction projects to stop anytime soon.
Gas Pipeline Fire Prompts Evacuation of 20 Residents
HEBRON, N.D. (AP) — About 20 people were evacuated from their homes in Hebron when workers digging holes for fence posts struck a natural gas pipeline and started a fire. No injuries were reported in the Tuesday incident. The Bismarck Tribune reports damage was limited to some fencing and a shed. ..
Williams Partners Files Application for North Seattle Lateral Upgrade Project
Williams Partners filed application for natural gas pipeline construction project in the state of Washington.
Vaquero Midstream Receives More Funding for Gathering and Processing Projects
Vaquero Midstream has reached an agreement with its bank group to increase their revolving line of credit from $40 million to $95 million. The increased bank capacity will be used to support the construction of a second 200MMSCFD cryogenic processing plant at the company’s existing Caymus plant site..
Perry Touts Energy Exports, Awaits Study on Electric Grid
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is pushing for increased exports of natural gas and other energy sources as it seeks U.S. “energy dominance” in the global market, Energy Secretary Rick Perry said Tuesday. He and President Donald Trump have offered a “comforting” message to energy c..
12 New Mechanics Join PECO's Workforce
PECO yesterday welcomed 12 new apprentice mechanics to the company’s workforce as they celebrated their graduation from a comprehensive natural gas training program. The new apprentices, along with 12 mechanics who graduated in April 2017, will join the utility’s front lines – helping to ensure safe..
A Natural Gas War Is Brewing In The Mediterranean
Offshore gas developments in the East Mediterranean region are heating up. Alongside increased exploration efforts and a possible gas pipeline deal between Turkey and Israel, geopolitical risks are increasing too. While commercial prospects are starting to look good for all parties, a real military ..
U.S., Mexico Expand Energy Ties
The United States and Mexico will expand their energy ties, the two countries’ energy ministers said after a meeting in Mexico. The Associated Press quoted U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry as saying Mexico was “a very, very important partner” in energy. The meeting comes ahead of a renegotiation of..
Vermont Regulators Investigate Whether Gas Pipeline Buried Deep Enough
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Vermont regulators are investigating whether Vermont Gas Systems failed to bury its new gas pipeline from Colchester to Middlebury deep enough in New Haven. The Vermont Public Utility Commission said Friday that Vermont Gas notified the panel last month that it buried the pip..
Christie Again Blocks Attempt to Rejoin Environmental Pact
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Republican Gov. Chris Christie on Thursday again blocked Democratic lawmakers’ attempt to have the state rejoin a regional environmental pact. Christie vetoed a measure approved in the Legislature that would require the state to rejoin the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, sa..
Honeywell UOP Introduces New Connected Plant Service to Improve Dehydration Of Natural Gas
Honeywell UOP has introduced its new Connected Plant ARMGuard™ system, a remote monitoring service that helps natural gas processors manage the adsorbents that are used to remove water from natural gas. Honeywell UOP’s ARMGuard system uses existing instrumentation to help customers optimize their a..
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- GOP Lawmakers Slam New York for Blocking $500 Million Pipeline Project
- Texas Oil Company Challenges $250 Million Insurance Collateral Demand for Pipeline, Offshore Operations
