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INGAA Foundation Releases Environmental Inspector Best Practices Guide
The INGAA Foundation has released the Practical Guide for Environmental Inspectors, a comprehensive resource aimed at improving environmental oversight during the construction of gas and liquid facilities and pipelines.
Anaergia Secures 10-Year Contract to Operate California’s Largest Organic Waste-to-RNG Facility
The Rialto facility, located in Southern California, is the largest organic waste-to-renewable natural gas (RNG) plant in North America.
Enbridge Line 5 Project Advances with DNR Permits in Wisconsin
Enbridge's Line 5 relocation project in Wisconsin moves forward with key permits from the DNR, including approvals for wetland and waterway impacts. The 41-mile pipeline reroute aims to address environmental concerns while meeting state and federal standards.
Plains All American Agrees to Pay $73 Million to Settle California Oil Spill Lawsuit
The spill occurred after a pipeline, which ran across California's coastline, ruptured and spilled an estimated 126,000 gallons of oil into the ocean and on the beaches.
Cheniere Study Shows Lower GHG Emissions in Updated LNG Life Cycle Analysis
Cheniere Energy recently published an updated life cycle assessment of greenhouse gas emissions tied to its liquefied natural gas operations, incorporating new data from its supply chain.
Trump Prepares to Withdraw from Paris Climate Agreement, NYT Reports
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's transition team prepares executive orders to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement, end the LNG export pause, and revoke California's pollution waiver, according to the New York Times.
Texas GulfLink Project Gets EPA Backing for Crude Export Hub off Texas Coast
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has given its nod to the Texas GulfLink (TGL) Deepwater Port Project, a venture proposed by Texas GulfLink Holdings, a subsidiary of Sentinel Midstream LLC, intended to facilitate crude oil exports from the U.S. coast.
OPAL Fuels Launches RNG Operations at Florida Landfill
This marks the company's eleventh operational RNG project and its second facility in the state. The landfill, owned and operated by Polk County’s municipal government, now supplies biogas for OPAL’s project, which produces and injects pipeline-quality RNG.
Vanguard Renewables Partners with TotalEnergies to Build Virginia RNG Facility
Vanguard Renewables, a leading builder of organics-to-renewable natural gas (RNG) facilities in the U.S., is expanding its footprint with new projects, including a major facility at Oakmulgee Dairy Farm in Virginia.
Fatal Gas Leak at Pemex’s Texas Refinery Kills 2, Sparks Investigations
A deadly gas leak at Pemex's Texas refinery in Deer Park claimed two lives and injured 35 workers, prompting investigations into the cause. The accident, which released toxic hydrogen sulfide gas, has sparked concerns about safety protocols at the Mexican state-owned refinery.
U.S. Appeals Court Blocks Kinder Morgan’s Tennessee Pipeline Permits
A U.S. appeals court on Friday put on hold approvals and permits necessary to allow a Kinder Morgan subsidiary to construct a 32-mile gas pipeline in Tennessee, at the urging of environmental groups.
New AMPP Chair Stresses Enhancing Member Access to Standards
AMPP’s new chair, Kimberly-Joy Harris, brings over 30 years of expertise to the energy sector, specializing in leading and consulting on projects that enhance asset integrity and sustainability, efficiency and innovation.
Texas Sues Biden Administration Over Lizard Protection, Cites Threat to Permian Basin Oil Operations
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued the Biden administration over the dunes sagebrush lizard's endangered status, claiming it threatens oil and gas production in the Permian Basin. The lawsuit argues that the decision is politically motivated and could harm Texas' energy industry.
Enbridge Agrees to Reapply for Key Permit, Stalling Line 5 Tunnel Project
Enbridge has agreed not to use a 2021 permit from Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) for its Line 5 tunnel project and will seek a new permit instead.
Williams Gains Chatham Council's Backing for Major Transco Pipeline Expansion
Virgnia’s Chatham Town Council has thrown its support behind the Transco Southeast Supply Enhancement Project with a unanimous vote. The proposed project includes constructing nearly 55 miles of new pipeline across Virginia and North Carolina.
Pipeline Incident in Missouri Triggers Natural Gas Leak, No Injuries Reported
A natural gas pipeline operated by Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline was struck by a construction crew in Missouri’s Cass County on Sept.6
Musk's xAI Accused of Running Unpermitted Gas Turbines at Tennessee Data Center
"Despite installing nearly 20 gas turbines with a combined capacity of about 100 MW - enough electricity to power around 50,000 homes - xAI apparently has not applied for any air permits for these turbines," the Southern Environmental Law Center said in a letter to the EPA.
Clean Energy Begins Injecting RNG from Minnesota Dairy into Pipeline Grid
Now producing pipeline quality RNG and injecting it into the interstate natural gas pipeline grid, the facility is projected to supply up to 480,000 gasoline gallon equivalent of RNG annually.
Williams Begins Louisiana Pipeline Construction Despite Ongoing Legal Dispute with Energy Transfer
(P&GJ) — Williams has notified FERC of its plans to commence construction for its Louisiana Energy Gateway pipeline on July 25. However, Energy Transfer has responded to the filing with concerns, arguing that Williams is proceeding without full regulatory clarity from FERC on the project’s jurisdictional status.
Viridi Signs 20-Year Deal with Énergir for Pipeline-Quality RNG
(P&GJ) — Viridi Energy has secured a 20-year agreement to supply pipeline-quality renewable natural gas (RNG) to Énergir, the largest natural gas distribution company in Quebec.
Illinois Governor Signs Bill Implementing Two-Year Pause on CO2 Pipeline Construction
Governor JB Pritzker has signed the SAFE CCS Act, establishing new safety standards for carbon capture in Illinois and implementing a two-year pause on CO2 pipeline construction.
California Secures $12.6 Billion for Hydrogen Hub Development
ARCHES and the U.S. DOE signed a $12.6 billion agreement to develop clean hydrogen projects across California. Key projects include hydrogen-powered equipment at major ports and building over 60 hydrogen fueling stations.
Editor’s Notebook: Landowners and CO2 Pipelines Amid South Dakota Legislation
(P&GJ) — South Dakota's new bill empowers landowners to challenge forced easements for CO2 pipelines, enhancing rights amid eminent domain concerns. The legislation impacts projects like Summit Carbon Solutions, aiming for fairer terms and compensation for affected property owners.
Second Gas Pipeline Rupture in Texas’ Reeves County Raises Environmental Concerns
A natural gas pipeline in Reeves County ruptured on July 15, marking the second such incident in the area within 11 months.
DeLa Express Advances 690-Mile Permian-to-Louisiana Pipeline with FERC Pre-filing Progress
DeLa Express advances its 690-mile Permian-to-Louisiana pipeline project with FERC pre-filing progress, aiming to transport natural gas from Texas to Louisiana markets. The project includes extensive environmental surveys and engages stakeholders early to address regulatory requirements.
Montana Appeals to Overturn Landmark Climate Ruling on Fossil Fuel Project Approvals
Montana's top court is set to hear the state's appeal of a landmark ruling holding that it was violating the rights of young people to a clean and healthful environment by barring regulators from considering the impacts on climate change when approving fossil fuel projects.
Texas Oil Companies Restart Operations After Hurricane Beryl
Oil and gas companies in Texas were restarting operations on July 9 after Hurricane Beryl lashed the state with 80-mph winds, damaging property and leaving millions of people without power.
Gas Pipeline Accident Sparks Fire in Crimea, Disrupting Supplies to Alushta, Officials Say
A fire broke out late Saturday after an accident at a gas pipeline near the village of Vinogradnoye in Moscow-annexed Crimea, cutting gas to the resort town of Alushta and more than a dozen settlements, Russian officials said.
Chesapeake Utilities Begins Renewable Gas Injections in Florida
Chesapeake Utilities Corp. has started injecting renewable natural gas (RNG) at its Radio Avenue site in Yulee, Florida, sourced from its Full Circle Dairy facility in Madison County.
Supreme Court Ruling Puts Biden's Tailpipe Emission Rules at Risk
A U.S. Supreme Court decision limiting federal regulatory powers to interpret ambiguous laws could undermine President Joe Biden's effort to cut tailpipe emissions from the nation’s vehicle fleet, two environmental law attorneys told Reuters.
- Energy Transfer Subsidiary Selects KTJV for Lake Charles LNG Export Project
- Phillips 66 to Shut LA Oil Refinery, Ending Major Gasoline Output Amid Supply Concerns
- FERC Sides with Williams in Texas-Louisiana Pipeline Dispute with Energy Transfer
- U.S. Appeals Court Blocks Kinder Morgan’s Tennessee Pipeline Permits
- ConocoPhillips Eyes Sale of $1 Billion Permian Assets Amid Marathon Acquisition
- U.S. Appeals Court Blocks Kinder Morgan’s Tennessee Pipeline Permits
- Malaysia’s Oil Exports to China Surge Amid Broader Import Decline
- U.S. LNG Export Growth Faces Uncertainty as Trump’s Tariff Proposal Looms, Analysts Say
- Marathon Oil to Lay Off Over 500 Texas Workers Ahead of ConocoPhillips Merger
- Valero Considers All Options, Including Sale, for California Refineries Amid Regulatory Pressure
