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Mariner East 2 Pipeline Approved

The Mariner East 2 pipeline construction project approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.

Williams Partners Ups Its Stakes in Marcellus Gathering Systems

Tulsa-based Williams Partners will increase its ownership in two Marcellus Shale gathering systems, it operates though an agreement with Western Gas Partners and some of its affiliates. In exchange, Western Gas and affiliates will take over 50% ownership in Delaware Basin JV Gathering, which Western..

Companies Form JV to Acquire Advantage Pipeline

Noble Midstream Partners and Plains All American Pipeline agreed to form a 50/50 joint venture to acquire Advantage Pipeline,  which owns a 70-mile, 16-inch crude oil pipeline located in the southern Delaware Basin. The Advantage Pipeline, constructed in 2013, has 150,000 bpd shipping capacity from..

Water Permit Granted for PennEast Pipeline

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection awards water permit for the PennEast pipeline construction project.

Judge Denies Tribes' Request to Halt Pipeline

A federal judge rules the Dakota Access pipeline construction project can move forward.

MPLX LP Subsidiary to Buy Ozark Pipeline

A subsidiary of MPLX Pipe Line Holdings LLC has agreed to purchase Enbridge’s Ozark Pipeline for approximately $220 million. The Ozark pipeline is a 433-mile, 22-inch crude oil pipeline originating in Cushing, Oklahoma, and terminating in Wood River, Illinois, capable of transporting approximately ..

US Sees no Adverse Impact from Alberta Clipper Pipeline

Unbridle gets good news on its Alberta Clipper pipeline construction project

Ohio Critics Hope Bats Might Slow Down Pipeline Project

Opponents hope bats can delay the NEXUS pipeline construction project.

Judge to Hear Arguments on Dakota Access Pipeline Work

A federal judge is hearing arguments whether to halt work on the Dakota Access Pipeline construction project.

Carbon Tax Push from Former GOP Officials Faces Uphill Slog

WASHINGTON (AP) — A push by a group of senior Republican statesmen for a tax on carbon to help lessen the effects of climate change is already meeting entrenched opposition from within their own party. Former Secretary of State Jim Baker went to the White House on Wednesday to gain Trump administra..

Iran, Oman to Reroute Planned Gas Pipeline

Iran and Oman agree to reroute gas pipeline construction project.

Work to Complete Disputed Dakota Access Pipeline Underway

Work on the Dakota Access Pipeline construction project has resumed.

Atlantic Sunrise Pipeline Approved

Williams Partners' Atlantic Sunrise Pipeline construction project approved by FERC.

Utility Agrees to Pay $8.5 Million Over Gas Blowout

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Southern California Gas Co. agreed Wednesday to pay $8.5 million to settle a lawsuit over a well blowout that spewed natural gas for nearly four months and drove thousands of residents from their Los Angeles homes. The utility signed an agreement with the South Coast Air Qual..

FERC OKs Rover Pipeline

FERC gives the green light to the Rover Pipeline construction project.

Judge Allows Pipeline Surveys to Proceed

Judge rules that surveys for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline construction project in one Virginia county can proceed.

Army Nod for Dakota Access Pipeline Looms; Tribe Vows Action

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The developer of the stalled Dakota Access oil pipeline could get clearance from the Army as early as Wednesday to finish the $3.8 billion project, though the American Indian tribe that has led the battle against the project for months has vowed to continue the fight. The Army..

Corps to Grant Easement for Dakota Access Pipeline

The Army Corps of Engineers to grant easement enabling the Dakota Access Pipeline construction project to be finished.

North Dakota House OKs Pipeline Protest Bills

North Dakota's House of Representatives approves legislation to strengthen punishments against those protesting pipeline construction projects.

Northern Access Project Gets Green Light

FERC has approved the Northern Access pipeline construction project.

Bills Aim to Beef Up Oil Transportation Safety

The state of Washington seeks to pass oil pipeline regulations that would make the transportation of oil safer.

Pipeline Projects in Limbo as Energy Commissioner Departs

FERC's lack of a quorum leaves U.S. natural gas pipeline construction projects in limbo.

Williams Partners Places Gulf Trace Project in Service

Williams Partners places its Gulf Trace Pipeline construction project in service.

Sweden to Rent Storage Space for Pipeline Project

A Swedish port agrees to store pipes for the Nord Stream 2 Pipeline construction project in its harbor.

ILF Consulting Engineers Wins Contract for TAPI Pipeline

ILF Consulting Engineers receives contract to create front end engineering and design for the TAPI Pipeline construction project.

Company Plans $800 Million LNG Plant at Port Fourchon

GALLIANO, La. (AP) — Officials are planning an $800 million liquefied natural gas plant and export terminal at Port Fourchon. The Greater Lafourche Port Commission and one of the port’s tenants, Energy World USA, announced the proposed development Tuesday in a news release. The proposed Galliano f..

Velocity Midstream to Construct Oklahoma Oil Pipeline

Velocity Midstream Partners to move forward with oil pipeline construction project in Oklahoma.

Company Files Application for LNG Project

Eagle LNG Partners filed a formal application with the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to site, construct and operate natural gas liquefaction and export facilities at a site on the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, FL. The project consists of three liquefaction trains, and at full ..

Senator: Corps Told to Approve Dakota Pipeline Easement

The Army Corps of Engineers ordered to approve easement for the Dakota Access Pipeline construction project.

Nigerian Trans Forcados Pipeline Could Reopen By End-Q2

The Trans Forcados Pipeline in Nigeria – which has suffered several militant attacks and has been shut for most of 2016 – could resume operations at some point at the end of the second quarter this year, a top manager with a company operating in Nigeria said on Monday. Austin Avuru, chief executive..