Oil
Michigan, Enbridge Reach Deal to Boost Line 5 Pipeline Safety
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder and Canadian oil transport company Enbridge Inc. announced an agreement Monday intended to boost the safety of twin oil pipelines beneath the waterway where Lakes Michigan and Huron converge. The deal does not call for the decommissioning of Lin..
U.S. Energy To See Huge Investments From China
During President Trump’s visit to China, the U.S. signed US$250 billion worth of potential trade and investment deals that would boost American exports to China and Chinese investment in the United States. The two single largest potential deals were signed in the energy sector at the official U.S.-..
Open Season Launched for Pipeline Construction Project in Wyoming
Genesis Energy commences an open season for a crude oil pipeline construction project in Wyoming's Powder River Basin.
Can The Gas Glut Kill The Permian Boom?
An over abundance of natural gas could negatively impact future pipeline construction projects in the Permian Basin.
Dakota Watchdog Warns It Could Revoke Keystone XL Approval
South Dakota regulators say they might revoke their approval of the Keystone XL pipeline construction project if TransCanada was in breach of its license.
TransCanada to Test Water Near Keystone Pipeline Spill
AMHERST, S.D. (AP) – A South Dakota official says TransCanada Corp. plans to test water from a drainage ditch near the site of a 210,000-gallon oil spill from the Keystone pipeline to determine if it is polluted. Brian Walsh, a manager at the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resou..
Keystone XL Is Far From Certain
Despite receiving route approval in Nebraska yesterday, the Keystone XL pipeline construction project is not guaranteed to proceed.
Final Report Analyzes Options for Enbridge's Line 5 Pipeline
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — State officials have released a final analysis of options for the future of a controversial oil pipeline that runs beneath the channel linking Lakes Huron and Michigan. The report by the Canadian consulting firm Dynamic Risk lists six alternatives. Among them is contin..
Chevron Joint Venture Signs $1.7B Oil, Gas Deal In Nigeria
Pipeline construction project part of $1.7 billion oil and gas agreement between Chevron and the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation.
Climate Activist Goes on Trial for Montana Pipeline Shutdown
A trial is underway for a protester accused of shutting down oil pipeline construction projects in four states.
Alternative Keystone XL Route OKed in Nebraska
Nebraska regulators approve alternate route for the Keystone XL pipeline construction project.
Nebraska's Keystone XL Vote May Not be a Clear Yes or No
As a vote approaches, it's not clear how Nebraska regulators will rule on TransCanada's Keystone XL pipeline construction project.
TransCanada Sends More Crews to Keystone Pipeline Leak
AMHERST, S.D. (AP) — TransCanada Corp. says the company has sent additional crews and equipment to the site of a 210,000-gallon oil spill in South Dakota from its Keystone pipeline. TransCanada said Saturday it is making progress in its investigation into the spill cause on farmland in Marshall Cou..
Keystone Pipeline Leak Won't Affect Nebraska Ruling
Nebraska official says leak won't impact route decision on the Keystone XL pipeline construction project next week.
Keystone Pipeline Leaks 210K Gallons of Oil in South Dakota
AMHERST, S.D. (AP) — TransCanada Corp.’s Keystone pipeline leaked an estimated 210,000 gallons of oil in northeastern South Dakota, the company and state regulators reported Thursday. Crews shut down the pipeline Thursday morning and activated emergency response procedures after a drop in pressure ..
Report: Rising Demand for Energy to Boost the Onshore Oil and Gas Pipeline Market Through 2021
According to a new report from Technavio, the global onshore oil and gas pipeline market is expected to grow at a CAGR of close to 7% between 2017 and 2021, “Transporting oil through rail, road, or ships is expensive and requires frequent trips,” said Thanikachalam Chandrasekaran, an oil and gas re..
New Mexico County Weighs Rules for Oil and Gas Drilling
BERNALILLO, N.M. (AP) — Elected leaders in one New Mexico county are considering an ordinance that would guide energy development across a large swath of land that borders the state’s largest metropolitan area and numerous Native American communities. Sandoval County’s proposed regulations have gen..
Bahrain Security Forces Foil Attacks On Three Oil Pipelines
Bahrain’s security forces have prevented a terrorist attack on three oil pipelines as well as attacks on public figures, the Chief of the country’s Public Security, Major General Tariq al-Hassan told media today. According to Al-Hassan, the plotters behind the plan were acting on directives from a ..
Tribes Make Renewed Push for Pipeline Protections
Tribes want water supply protections in Dakota Access pipeline construction project.
Arctic Refuge Drilling Closer as Senate Panel Backs Bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Oil and gas drilling in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge moved closer Wednesday as a key Senate panel approved a bill to open the remote refuge to energy exploration. The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee approved the drilling measure, 13-10. Democratic Sen. Jo..
US Oil and Gas 'Resurgence' Expected as Global Demand Grows
LONDON (AP) — Oil will continue growing as a source of energy for over two decades, with the U.S. set to become the undisputed leader in crude and gas production, the International Energy Agency said Tuesday. The report from the Paris-based agency will come as grim news for officials attending glob..
3 Arrested at Enbridge Line 3 Pipeline Site in Wisconsin
Wisconsin police arrest three Line 3 pipeline construction project protesters.
Appeals Court: Judge Correct in Allowing Police to Use Harsh Methods to Quell Protests
Appeals court says a federal judge was correct in allowing police to use harsh tactics to stop Dakota Access pipeline construction project protests.
OPEC Sees Oil Demand Soaring In 2018
True to its perpetually optimistic form, OPEC, which only last week for the first time conceded the threat posed by rising US shale production… … sharply raised its demand forecast for cartel oil in 2018, ahead of a key meeting of the group’s ministers later this month. According to OPEC’s monthl..
Sudan In Talks With Foreign Oil Firms To Boost Crude Production
Sudan has discussed the development of its oil industry following the removal of many U.S. sanctions on the country—including on oil and petrochemical industries—with Russia’s Lukoil and with other firms from Europe and Canada, Sudan’s Oil Minister Abdul Rahman Osman said on Tuesday. “There are man..
Shell: Four Oil Platforms Shut In Gulf Of Mexico After Fire
Four oil platforms in the Gulf of Mexico have been shut after a fire broke out at Shell-operated Enchilada oil platform last week, Shell said on Tuesday. “Production is shut in at the Shell-operated Enchilada and Salsa platforms, as well as the associated Hess-operated Conger field,” said Shell whi..
The War That Would Transform Oil Markets
A fire erupted at an oil pipeline connecting Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, and the two Arab allies are pointing the finger at Tehran. Iranian officials denied any involvement, but the incident is the latest in a series of events that are intensifying conflict between the Middle Eastern rivals. The oil ..
Nebraska Officials to Rule on Keystone XL Route Next Week
Nebraska regulators to rule on the proposes route of the Keystone XL pipeline construction project next week.
Michigan Governor Cites Significant Concerns Over Line 5 Pipelines
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder says he has “significant” long-term concerns after the company that operates twin oil pipelines in a Great Lakes waterway told state officials it found additional gaps in pipeline coating. The Republican released a statement Monday after Enbridge Inc...
Ghana Looks To Ramp Oil Production
Expect more pipeline construction projects as Ghana looks to ramp up oil production.
- Trump Aims to Revive 1,200-Mile Keystone XL Pipeline Despite Major Challenges
- Valero Considers All Options, Including Sale, for California Refineries Amid Regulatory Pressure
- ConocoPhillips Eyes Sale of $1 Billion Permian Assets Amid Marathon Acquisition
- ONEOK Agrees to Sell Interstate Gas Pipelines to DT Midstream for $1.2 Billion
- Energy Transfer Reaches FID on $2.7 Billion, 2.2 Bcf/d Permian Pipeline
- U.S. LNG Export Growth Faces Uncertainty as Trump’s Tariff Proposal Looms, Analysts Say
- Tullow Oil on Track to Deliver $600 Million Free Cash Flow Over Next 2 Years
- Energy Transfer Reaches FID on $2.7 Billion, 2.2 Bcf/d Permian Pipeline
- GOP Lawmakers Slam New York for Blocking $500 Million Pipeline Project
- Texas Oil Company Challenges $250 Million Insurance Collateral Demand for Pipeline, Offshore Operations
