Business & Markets
West Virginia Issues Stormwater Construction Permit for Atlantic Coast Pipeline
West Virginia regulators award stormwater permit for the Atlantic Coast pipeline construction project.
North Carolina OKs Water Quality Permit for Atlantic Coast Pipeline
North Carolina regulators issue water quality certification for the Atlantic Coast pipeline construction project.
Oil Barrel Prices Hang Above $60 as National Stockpile Falls
CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — The price of a barrel of oil has remained above $60 as figures show the national stockpile has fallen for the 10th week in a row. The Casper Star-Tribune reports that the national benchmark closed at $65.51 Thursday, compared to a mid-$40s low hit in June. The crude oil prices a..
Canadian Pipeline Construction Project Approved
Canadian regulators approve pipeline construction project.
First Nations Tribes To Oppose Tanker Ban Set To Threaten Eagle Spirit Pipeline
First Nations work to raise money to challenge legislation that threatens the Eagle Spirit pipeline in Canada.
Judge: Louisiana Records Law Doesn't Apply to Pipeline Plan
Louisiana judge rejects environmental groups' Bayou Bridge pipeline construction project claim.
North Dakota Panel Denies Request to Ease Gas Capture Rules
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota regulators have denied an oil company’s request to be exempt from the state’s rules for burning off and wasting natural gas. The Bismarck Tribune reports that North Dakota’s Industrial Commission on Wednesday denied Marathon Oil’s request for several exemptions fr..
Tacoma Natural Gas Plant Faces Delay for Extra Scrutiny
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency will hire a consultant to do an additional review on greenhouse-gas emissions related to a proposed liquefied natural gas plant in Tacoma. The News Tribune reports the agency announced the plan to do a supplemental environmental impact statement..
New Processing Plant Would Add $100 Million in Pipeline Infrastructure
Planned $150 million natural gas processing plant in North Dakota would lead to $100 million in pipeline construction projects.
Is This The World’s Most Critical Pipeline?
The Southern Gas Corridor pipeline construction project could dramatically change European gas markets.
Gas Pipeline Told to Halt Drilling Under River After Spill
FERC orders another work stoppage on the Rover Pipeline construction project over environmental concerns.
Will Keystone XL Ever See The Light Of Day?
Despite securing 20-year commitments for the Keystone XL pipeline construction project this month, TransCanada has yet to make a final investment decision.
Trafigura Set To Increase US Oil Exports
Trafigura signs long-term agreement to transport 300,000 bpd via the Cactus II pipeline construction project.
Nebraska Senator Pulls Pipeline Bill Inspired by Keystone XL
Nebraska senator withdraws bill that would change the state's oil pipeline regulations.
China Braces For Another Spike In Natural Gas Demand
China needs to proceed with more natural gas pipeline construction projects.
North Dakota Mineral Resources Director Says More Pipelines Needed
North Dakota's director of mineral resources says the state needs more oil and gas pipeline construction projects
Company Considers Michigan Site for Natural Gas Power Plant
HANDY TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — A company is considering a Michigan site for a natural gas-fueled power plant that could cost as much as $1 billion to build. The Livingston Daily Press & Argus of Howell reports Silver Spring, Maryland-based power producer Competitive Power Ventures is considering a 14..
Pipeline Construction Contract Awarded
National Petroleum Construction Company has received a contract for an oil and gas pipeline construction project off the west coast of India.
U.S. Regulators Keep Keystone Capacity Capped At 80 Percent
TransCanada says U.S. regulators are still requiring the Keystone pipeline to operate at 80 percent capacity after the key vein suffered a 5,000-barrel leak a couple of months ago, according to a new report by Reuters. Genscape said the pipeline averaged a 524,000-bpd flow rate last week. The reduc..
DeepOcean Awarded Contract for Ploughing Operations on Nord Stream 2
DeepOcean receives ploughing contract for the Nord Stream 2 pipeline construction project.
Mountain Valley Pipeline Clears Another Regulatory Hurdle
FERC approves preliminary work for parts of the Mountain Valley pipeline construction project.
Gas Leak Repaired in Central London After Evacuation
LONDON (AP) — British officials say a leaky gas pipe has been repaired after shutting down parts of central London. Officials say normal traffic and train service has resumed in the Strand area after around 1,450 people had been evacuated as a precaution. The leak was reported at around 2 a...
Plains All American Proceeding with Construction of Cactus II Pipeline
Plains All American Pipeline to move ahead with the Cactus II pipeline construction project.
Construction Starts on Natural Gas Power Plant in Louisiana
WESTLAKE, La. (AP) — Government officials and executives of the Entergy utility corporation gathered in southwest Louisiana to break ground for an $872 million natural gas-fired generating station. The governor’s office says the Entergy Louisiana project will employ about 700 people in Calcasieu Pa..
Southern Power Cancels Plans for Gas-Fired Power Plant
DANVILLE, Va. (AP) — Developers have scrapped plans to build a natural-gas-fired power plant in Virginia, a project local officials had hoped could boost the area’s economy. Southern Power recently informed state and local officials it no longer intends to move forward with the plant at the B..
Dakota Access Protester Pleads Guilty in Shooting Incident
Dakota Access pipeline construction project protester pleads guilty.
Canadian Regulators Deny Application for New Pipeline Service and Toll
The National Energy Board (NEB) has denied an application from Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline (M&NP) for approval of a new pipeline service and toll. M&NP had offered a “load retention” service and discounted rate to Irving Oil in exchange for a 13-year commitment to use the M&NP Pipeline to ship u..
North Montney Mainline Project Hearings Underway in Canada
Public hearings begin concerning the North Montney Mainline pipeline construction project in Canada.
The Hurdles Never Seem to End for Keystone XL
TransCanada continues to encounter hurdles concerning the Keystone XL pipeline construction project.
INGAA Leader Urges Industry to ‘Do a Better Job Telling Our Story’
Iroquois Pipeline Operating Co, President Jeff Bruner was recently elected as 2018 chairman of the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA). During his 25-year career at Iroquois, he served as vice president, general counsel and secretary before being named president in 2013. Bruner is ..
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