Environment
Dozens Exit U.S. EIA, Threatening Release of Critical Energy Data, Sources Say
A wave of resignations at the U.S. Energy Information Administration is raising concerns about the future of key energy reports used by traders and industry leaders worldwide. Sources say dozens of employees have departed or accepted buyouts.
Army Corps Grants Emergency Status for Enbridge Line 5 Tunnel, Fast-Tracking Pipeline Permit
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has granted emergency status to Enbridge’s Line 5 tunnel project, expediting a key federal permit under President Trump’s energy emergency order. The move could accelerate pipeline construction beneath the Great Lakes.
414-Mile Iroquois Pipeline Expansions Clear Regulatory Hurdle in New York
New York clears key air permits for the 414-mile Iroquois Pipeline Expansion Project, advancing a compression-only upgrade aimed at ensuring gas reliability for downstate utilities despite climate policy concerns.
South Bow to Resume Keystone Pipeline at Reduced Pressure Following Spill
South Bow plans to restart the Keystone pipeline by Tuesday following a 3,500-barrel oil spill in North Dakota. The restart remains subject to U.S. safety regulator approval and will operate under reduced pressure as part of federal and Canadian corrective action orders.
TC Energy Pipeline Strike in Michigan Causes Gas Outage, Repairs Underway
TC Energy is responding to a third-party line strike that damaged a section of its ANR Pipeline System near Fennville, Michigan, on Wednesday afternoon, causing a gas outage in the area.
Musk’s xAI Doubled Gas Turbines at Tennessee Data Center Without Permits, Groups Say
Elon Musk’s xAI allegedly installed more gas turbines at its Tennessee data center without proper permits, potentially violating the Clean Air Act, according to local environmental groups. The expanded operations may make xAI a top pollution source in Memphis.
Occidental, 1PointFive Secure First EPA Permits for CO₂ Storage from Texas DAC Facility
Occidental and 1PointFive secured the first EPA Class VI permits to store carbon dioxide from their STRATOS Direct Air Capture facility in Texas, marking a milestone in carbon sequestration technology.
Processing Raw Biogas into Renewable Natural Gas Suitable for Pipeline Blending
Biogas fresh from a digester is valuable but also contains multiple contaminants. It can be cleaned up to pipeline quality, but this requires an analyzer up to the challenge.
Permian Oil Growth Slows as U.S. Shale Hits Geological Limits
U.S. shale producers face rising costs and geological constraints in the Permian Basin, where aging wells yield more water and gas, signaling a potential peak in oil output.
Boardwalk’s Texas Gas Launches Open Season for 2 Bcf/d Marcellus-to-Louisiana Pipeline Expansion
Texas Gas has launched an open season for its Borealis pipeline project, a 2 Bcf/d expansion connecting Marcellus and Utica supplies to key markets across the Midwest and Gulf Coast. The project leverages existing infrastructure to meet growing U.S. energy demand.
Gas Producers Warn Australia Opposition’s Export Plan Could Deepen Supply Shortfall
Shell, Chevron, and ExxonMobil executives warn that Australia's opposition gas export plan could worsen supply shortages and deter investment. The proposal would force producers to divert more gas to the domestic market, raising concerns ahead of the May 3 election.
Spotlight on Africa: Constraints Hamper Progress of LNG Export Project Plan
Civil society opposition and tightening global climate finance policies are slowing Africa’s LNG export ambitions. From Mozambique to Nigeria, major projects face delays amid human rights concerns, investor scrutiny, and calls for stricter decarbonization efforts.
DOE Funding Cuts Could Derail Carbon Removal Projects in Texas, Louisiana
The U.S. Department of Energy is reviewing whether to cut funding to two major carbon removal hubs in Texas and Louisiana. The projects, launched under the Biden administration, could lose hundreds of millions in grants amid shifting policy priorities.
FERC Issues Preliminary Environmental Backing for Rio Grande LNG
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued a preliminary environmental report for NextDecade’s Rio Grande LNG project in Texas, following a court order to reassess community impacts. The public comment period runs through May 19.
1,000-Mile Pipeline Exit Plan by Hope Gas Alarms West Virginia Producers
Hope Gas’ proposal to abandon over 1,000 miles of pipeline across more than 20 West Virginia counties is drawing sharp criticism from local producers, who say the move could cut off access to critical infrastructure and threaten small well operations.
Penspen Revalidating Feasibility for 2,485-Mile Trans-Saharan Pipeline Linking Nigeria to Europe
Once operational, the pipeline would carry up to 30 billion cubic meters of natural gas annually across West and North Africa, with the potential to connect to European markets.
TC Energy, Industry Leaders Call on Canada to Fast-Track Pipeline, LNG Projects
TC Energy and other Canadian energy leaders are urging federal political parties to fast-track pipeline and LNG development, calling for regulatory reform and investment incentives to boost Canada’s energy exports and economic sovereignty.
Enbridge’s Line 5 Could Be Fast-Tracked as Tribes Withdraw from Army Corps Review
All six Michigan tribal nations have exited the Army Corps' review of Enbridge’s Line 5 tunnel project, citing a flawed process, as the agency prepares to finalize its list of energy projects that could be fast-tracked under a national emergency declaration.
Shell to Develop Venezuela’s Dragon Gas Field, Build Pipeline to Trinidad by 2026
Shell is expected to begin an environmental baseline survey in April to look at the waves, sea currents, earth movement and marine life, as part of the engineering work to construct a pipeline from Dragon to its facilities in Trinidad.
U.S. Court Sends FERC’s NextDecade Rio Grande LNG Approval Back for Review
A U.S. court has ordered a review of FERC’s approval for NextDecade’s Rio Grande LNG project in Texas but left the order in place, allowing construction to continue. The ruling follows concerns over the project’s environmental impact and regulatory process.
Greenpeace Ordered to Pay $667 Million to Energy Transfer Over Dakota Access Pipeline Protests
A North Dakota jury has ordered Greenpeace to pay $667 million to Energy Transfer for its role in Dakota Access Pipeline protests, citing defamation, trespassing, and conspiracy. The verdict includes over $400 million in punitive damages, marking a major legal blow to the environmental group.
497-Mile Prince Rupert Gas Pipeline Faces Compliance Warning from Canadian Regulators
The 497-mile (800-km) Prince Rupert Gas Transmission Project, which would transport natural gas from Northeast British Columbia near Chetwynd to Pearse Island, has been issued a formal warning for environmental non-compliance.
U.S. Natural Gas Pipeline Expansions Increase Takeaway Capacity by 17.8 Bcf/d in 2024, EIA Reports
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), natural gas pipeline projects completed in 2024 increased takeaway capacity by approximately 6.5 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) in key production regions, including Appalachia, Haynesville, the Permian Basin, and the Eagle Ford.
Case Study: Planting a Seed for a Brighter Future
Columbia Gas land technician Susan Murray shares how the company transformed gas pipeline rights-of-way into thriving pollinator habitats. Through integrated vegetation management and community partnerships, over 50 acres have been restored—supporting biodiversity, reducing maintenance costs, and setting a new standard for environmental stewardship.
Trump, NY Governor to Discuss Reviving Constitution Gas Pipeline
President Trump and New York Governor Kathy Hochul are set to meet to discuss energy policy, including the possible revival of the Constitution gas pipeline. The project, canceled in 2020 due to opposition, could be back on the table as Trump pushes for lower energy prices in the Northeast.
8 Rivers, Wood Advance Wyoming Carbon Capture Project
8 Rivers Capital has selected Wood to conduct preliminary engineering for a proposed carbon capture project in Wyoming, developed in partnership with PacifiCorp.
With Costs at Twice the Price of Steel, ‘Common Sense’ Encouraged
Williams CEO Alan Armstrong warns that permitting costs for pipeline projects have doubled pipeline construction expenses, calling for "common sense" energy reform to address regulatory hurdles delaying critical infrastructure.
Williams CEO: Pipeline Permitting Costs Twice the Price of Steel, Calls for ‘Common Sense’ Reform
Williams CEO Alan Armstrong warns that permitting costs for pipeline projects have doubled pipeline construction expenses, calling for "common sense" energy reform to address regulatory hurdles delaying critical infrastructure.
Tackling the Effect of Different Impurities in CCS Pipelines
With rising global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and worldwide commitment to avoid environmental impacts, the contribution of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technologies is crucial. Controlling impurities in CCS pipelines is key to this effort.
Greenpeace Lawsuit Pays Off, Maybe
Editor-in-Chief Michael Reed unpacks the legal drama between Energy Transfer and Greenpeace, as a North Dakota jury awards the pipeline company nearly $667 million in damages. While Greenpeace seeks protection under European anti-SLAPP laws, the case highlights the growing global intersection of activism, infrastructure, and legal accountability.
- Army Corps Lists Enbridge’s Line 5 as ‘Emergency’ Project Eligible to Bypass Environmental Review
- Missouri Loses Control Over 1.5 Million-Mile Gas Pipeline Network as Feds Step In
- 1,000-Mile Pipeline Exit Plan by Hope Gas Alarms West Virginia Producers
- Greenpeace Ordered to Pay $667 Million to Energy Transfer Over Dakota Access Pipeline Protests
- Canada’s Canceled Oil Pipelines: The Projects That Didn’t Make It
- Army Corps Lists Enbridge’s Line 5 as ‘Emergency’ Project Eligible to Bypass Environmental Review
- Michigan Court Backs Permits for Enbridge’s Line 5 Pipeline Tunnel Project
- Editor’s Notebook: Fire Fuels Pipeline Concerns
- Missouri Loses Control Over 1.5 Million-Mile Gas Pipeline Network as Feds Step In
- Enbridge Plans $2 Billion Upgrade for North America’s Largest Crude Pipeline
