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Environmentalists Condemn Biden's Backing of Alaska Oil Drilling Project
Climate activists had previously said they were encouraged that upon taking office in January, President Joe Biden signed an order to rejoin the Paris Accord and revoked federal permits for the Keystone XL oil pipeline.
U.S. Drivers to Get Hit by Soaring Pump Prices Over Memorial Day Holiday
U.S. motorists will see the highest gasoline prices in seven years when they hit the roads this Memorial Day weekend, the traditional start of the summer driving season, as fuel demand surges alongside coronavirus vaccination rates.
Ecopetrol Operations Impacted by Colombia’s Protests
Colombia’s Ecopetrol has accumulated high levels of inventories in wholesale plants and the pipelines network due to protests that “have resulted in blockades of the country's main roads and isolated incidents against certain of the Ecopetrol Group's infrastructure."
Biden: Nord Stream 2 Sanctions 'Counter-Productive' for European Ties
U.S. President Joe Biden said he decided to waive sanctions against the company behind the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline because the project was nearly complete and doing so could have harmed ties with Europe.
Candidates to Succeed Merkel Clash on Nord Stream 2 Pipeline
The conservative and Greens candidates to succeed German Chancellor Angela Merkel after September's federal election clashed on the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline from Russia, and on whether Germany should host U.S nuclear weapons.
U.S. District Court Orders Dakota Access Oil Pipeline Can Remain Open
The 570,000-bpd pipeline out of North Dakota that travels under a Missouri River reservoir is likely to stay running at least until an environmental review of the line is completed next year.
Oil Drillers and Bitcoin Miners Bond Over Natural Gas
On U.S. oil patches stretching along the Rockies and Great Plains, trailers hitched to trucks back up toward well pads to capture natural gas and convert it on the spot into electricity.
IECA Urges Congress to Give FERC Reliability Oversight on Natural Gas Pipelines
The Industrial Energy Consumers of America (IECA) on Wednesday sent letters to the Senate and House Committees of jurisdiction on physical and cybersecurity of natural gas pipelines.
Colonial Pipeline Hit by Network Outage Just Days After Hack Shutdown
Colonial Pipeline is having network issues preventing shippers from planning upcoming shipments of fuel, the company said on Tuesday, just after the system reopened after a week-long ransomware attack.
Extreme Heat Could Cause U.S. Power Shortages This Summer
The organization responsible for North American electric reliability warned energy shortfalls were possible this summer in California, Texas, New England and the Central United States based on above-normal temperature forecasts for much of the region.
Dakota Access Argues Pipeline Closure Would Cause 'Economic Shock'
The operators of the DAPL argued to a federal court that the system's shutdown would be even more harmful than previously anticipated, in their final plea to keep the line open after a key permit was scrapped.
Quickly Finishing MVP in Best Interest of Consumers, Environment, Equitrans Says
The joint venture behind Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP) still targets an in-service date late this year and believes previous applications will contribute to an efficient permitting process.
New Poll Shows Widespread U.S. Support for Pipelines
The Association of Oil Pipe Lines (AOPL) released new polling data measuring the sentiment of the American public toward pipelines, climate change and the energy transition.
Oil Companies Launch On-site Vaccinations as Supplies Rise
U.S. energy companies are organizing employee vaccinations as more COVID-19 doses become available, officials and employees told Reuters, setting up on-site clinics or offering time off to workers to get the shot.
White House Climate Czar and Big Oil Meet, Talk Cooperation
Representatives from the oil and gas industry and national climate adviser Gina McCarthy struck a cooperative tone following a meeting where the two sides discussed how companies can align with the Biden administration's ambitious climate goals.
At NATO, Blinken Warns Germany Over Nord Stream 2 Pipeline
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the Nord Stream 2 pipeline being built from Russia to Germany ran counter to the European Union's own interests and could undermine Ukraine.
Enbridge Asks Canada for Support of Oil Pipeline in Dispute with Michigan
Enbridge Inc asked the Canadian government to champion its Line 5 oil pipeline in a legal battle with the state of Michigan, which is trying to shut down the pipeline over concerns it could leak into the Great Lakes.
Deb Haaland Becomes First Native American U.S. Cabinet Secretary
U.S. Representative Deb Haaland was confirmed on Monday as Secretary of the Interior, becoming the first Native American to lead a cabinet agency and securing a central role in President Joe Biden’s sweeping plans to fight climate change.
Line 3 Pipeline Replacement Opposition Asking Biden to Stop Project
Opponents to Enbridge’s Line 3 replacement oil pipeline are urging President Joe Biden to stop the project, leading some to compare it to Keystone XL.
Organized Crime Siphons Billions from Gas Stations in Brazil
Fuel-related crimes are common in oil-producing nations in emerging markets, sometimes involving theft from pipelines.
Perspective: 'Blockadia' Helped Cancel the Keystone XL Pipeline
Sustained political pressure was a notable contributing factor to Biden’s decision to cancel the Keystone XL Pipeline.
INGAA Chairman Emphasizes Climate Goals, Importance of Natural Gas
As a president and chief operating officer of DTE Midstream, David Slater is not only well suited to be INGAA chairman but is also eager to serve in the position he was recently elected to by the association’s Board of Directors.
Duke Energy Begins Replacing Aging Gas Pipeline
Construction got underway on the 12-mile Central Corridor replacement pipeline designed to run though Hamilton County, Ohio, which is in the southeast corner of the state and contains the city of Cincinnati.
Banks Urged to Steer Clear of East Africa Oil Pipeline Financing
More than 260 charities on Monday urged banks not to finance a $3.5 billion oil pipeline in East Africa, concerned the project could lead to the loss of community land and livelihoods, environmental destruction and surging carbon emissions.
Canadian Trans Mountain Pipeline Seeks to Shield Insurers from Activist Pressure
Trans Mountain Corp, a firm that operates an oil pipeline owned by the Canadian government, has asked a regulator to keep the identities of its insurers private as activists push them to drop coverage.
Environmentalists and Unions Clash Politically Over Pipelines
Environmentalists and labor unions that threw their support behind U.S. President Joseph Biden now find themselves on the opposite sides of a battle over the construction of big pipeline projects between Canada and the United States.
Petroleum, Energy Organizations Combine to Form Energy Workforce & Technology Council
The council will represent more than 600 energy technology and services companies in the global energy supply chain providing solutions to enable a low-carbon future, safely, profitably, and sustainably.
Industry Leaders, Biden Admin Disagree on Expected Impact of Climate Executive Actions
President Joe Biden signed a new raft of executive actions to combat climate change, including pausing new oil and gas leases on federal land and cutting fossil fuel subsidies, as he pursues green policies he billed as a boon for job creation.
INGAA Board Elects DTE Midstream Exec Chairman
The board of directors of the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA) elected David Slater to serve as chairman of the organization for a one-year term.
Biden Formally Revokes Necessary Keystone XL Permit, Ottawa Disappointed
U.S. President Joe Biden on Wednesday formally revoked the permit needed to build the Keystone XL oil pipeline, dashing Ottawa's hopes of salvaging the $8 billion project that the struggling Canadian crude sector has long supported.
- 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
- Valero Considers All Options, Including Sale, for California Refineries Amid Regulatory Pressure
- 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
