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Judge to Hear Arguments on Dakota Access Oil Pipeline Work
A federal judge will hear arguments about whether to halt work on the Dakota Access pipeline construction project.
Four Bombs Blast Oil Pipeline in Iraq
Four bombs detonated at an oil pipeline in Kirkuk, northern Iraq, killing one and injuring three members of the Kurdish security forces. At the time of the blasts, the pipeline was shut down for maintenance. The blown-up pipe is used to pump crude from the Bai Hassan field to a degassing facility i..
Pipeline Protest Camp Cleared, but Area Far From Normal
Protest camp for the Dakota Access pipeline construction project cleared, but a lot of damage remains.
Gas Pipeline in New Jersey Approved
A natural gas pipeline is approved in New Jersey.
Enbridge-Spectra Merger Gains All Regulatory Clearances
Enbridge and Spectra Energy said today the announced merger of the two companies has received all required regulatory clearances under the merger agreement, including a go-ahead from the Canadian Competition Bureau, and is expected to close Feb. 27. The merger will make the combined company the lar..
Kurdistan Stops Shaikan Crude Exports Via Ceyhan Pipeline
The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) is temporarily halting exports of heavy crude from the Shaikan field via the Kirkuk-Ceyhan export pipeline, the operator of the Shaikan field, Gulf Keystone Petroleum, said on Thursday. KRG’s Ministry of Natural Resources will begin exporting all the crude pr..
Allseas Wins Nord Stream 2 Pipelay Contract
Allseas Group wins pipelay contract for the Nord Stream 2 pipeline construction project.
TransCanada Launches Open Season on Revised Mainline Tolling Option
TransCanada launched an open season for binding commitments on a revised, long-term, fixed-price proposal to flow natural gas along the Canadian Mainline from the Empress receipt point in Alberta to the Dawn hub in Southern Ontario. The open season follows ongoing discussions with Western Canadian ..
Poland-Slovakia Pipeline Project Receives Financing
A European pipeline construction project gets necessary financing.
Agua Blanca Pipeline Construction Begins
Work on the Agua Blanca pipeline construction project in the Delaware Basin.
Companies Agree to Build Connection to Pony Express Pipeline
Tallgrass Energy and Holly Frontier agree to build facilities to connect refinery to the Pony Express Pipeline.
Kinder Morgan Begins Talks With Canadian Pension Funds For Trans Mountain Expansion
Kinder Morgan has begun the process of securing financing for the Trans Mountain Expansion Project.
Company Plans More Flights over Leaking Alaska Pipeline
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) – A leaking underwater pipeline continues to spew natural gas into Cook Inlet. The gas is bubbling from an 8-inch Hilcorp Alaska, LLC, pipeline that supplies processed natural gas to four drilling platforms. The Department of Environmental Conservation says Hilcorp flew over..
Regulators Seek Citizen Input on Atlantic Coast Pipeline
Federal regulations want input from Central Virginia residents concerning the Atlantic Coast pipeline construction project.
Open Season Launched for Texas Pipeline System
Genesis Energy launches open season for crude oil pipeline construction project in Texas.
Delta Natural Gas Acquired by Peoples Gas
Winchester, KY-based Delta Natural Gas, which serves about 36,000 customers in central and southeastern Kentucky, entered into a definitive agreement to merge with an affiliate of Peoples Natural Gas. The tranaction is expected to close by the end of the year, making Delta a wholly owned subsidiary..
Contract Awarded for 2nd Phase of TurkStream Pipeline Build
Allseas Group awarded contract to build the second string of the TurkStream pipeline construction project's offshore section.
Sabal Trail Pipeline on Track for June Operation
The Sabal Trail pipeline construction project is expected to be operational in June.
Deadline Looms for Dakota Access Pipeline Protest Camp
Protesters of the Dakota Access pipeline construction project must soon vacate camp in North Dakota.
Fluor Awarded Contract for Woodfibre LNG Project
Fluor Corporation has signed an agreement with JGC America, Inc. to provide construction-related support to the front-end engineering and design (FEED) services for the Woodfibre LNG project in the District of Squamish near Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Under the subcontract, Fluor will prov..
Reaping Benefits of Digital Age While Avoiding Cyber Threats
Digitalization is taking businesses into a new era, and the oil and gas industry is by no means an exception. With the focus on cost-cutting, increased efficiencies and improved sustainability, the oil and gas industry is increasingly embracing digital technologies to meet these challenges. By buil..
1 Killed, 3 Injured in Saudi Aramco Oil Pipeline Leak
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi oil giant Saudi Aramco says one person has been killed and three others injured as a result of an oil pipeline leak in the east of the kingdom. The company said in a statement Sunday that an emergency response team managed to contain the leak Saturday in A..
Official Recommends Pipeline Project Approval
The executive director of the Pinelands Commission recommends approving pipeline construction project.
Natural Gas Pipeline Proposed by Cheniere
Cheniere plans to file an application for a natural gas pipeline construction project in May.
Natural Gas Leaks from Pipeline in Alaska's Cook Inlet
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Natural gas for at least 10 days has leaked from an underwater natural gas pipeline in Alaska’s Cook Inlet and floating ice has prevented divers from reaching the site. The gas is bubbling from an 8-inch pipeline in 80 feet of water about four miles off shore. The pipeline ..
Court Rejects Landowner Challenge to Dakota Access Pipeline
Judge rules that the Dakota Access pipeline construction project can cross landowners property in Iowa.
TransCanada Seeks Keystone XL Route Approval in Nebraska
TransCanada files application in Nebraska for the approval of Keystone XL's route through the state.
Corps to Accelerate Cleanup at Oil Pipeline Protest Camp
Corps of Engineers to help speed up cleanup of protest camp for the Dakota Access pipeline construction project.
Pipeline Approvals Could Put A Ceiling On Gas Prices
The approval of two U.S. pipeline construction projects could lower natural gas prices.
Early-Morning Pipeline Explosion Lights Up South Texas Sky
REFUGIO, Texas (AP) — A natural gas pipeline has exploded in South Texas, in a fiery display that lit up the sky and could be seen for miles. Texas Department of Public Safety Sgt. Nathan Brandley said the explosion occurred early Wednesday near Refugio, a rural community north of Corpus Christi, a..
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