Community & Environment
Historic U.S. Interior Pick Tests Senate Support for Biden on Climate
Deb Haaland, the first Native American ever picked for a U.S. cabinet post, was grilled by Republican Senators who want an Interior Secretary more welcoming of oil and gas drilling on federal lands.
Siemens Energy Agrees to Build Innovative Waste Heat-to-Power Facility in Canada
The facility will capture waste heat from a gas-fired turbine operating at a pipeline compression station and convert it into emissions-free power.
Army Corps Attorneys Withdraw from Dakota Access Pipeline Case
An attorney at Earthjustice who represents the tribe said they hope the Biden administration will seek to close the line, but the departure of these attorneys should not necessarily be seen as a signal of that happening.
Senate Energy Leader Urges Biden to Reverse Keystone XL Opposition
The head of the U.S. Senate energy committee, Joe Manchin, urged President Joe Biden to reverse his opposition to the Keystone XL pipeline, saying the project provides union jobs and is safer than transporting the oil via trucks and trains.
Multiple Bids to Stop Enbridge’s Line 3 Replacement Rejected
A federal judge and the Minnesota Court of Appeals both within the span of a week rejected attempts by tribal and environmental groups to stop construction on Enbridge’s Line 3 oil pipeline replacement, the Associated Press reported.
Biden's EPA Pick Plans to Consult with Stakeholders, States in Climate Fight
U.S. President Joe Biden's choice to lead the Environmental Protection Agency told lawmakers he will consult with states and other stakeholders as the agency determines how to deliver on the administration's plans to tackle climate change and clean up pollution hotspots.
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.
Michigan OKs Great Lakes Oil Pipeline Tunnel Permits
The decision, a victory for Enbridge Inc., comes as the Canadian company resists Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's demand to shut down its 68-year-old line in the Straits of Mackinac.
EQT and Project Canary Launch Responsibly Sourced Natural Gas Pilot Project
EQT Corporation announced its commitment to a pilot project to demonstrate the production of responsibly sourced natural gas (RSG) for use in domestic and international energy markets.
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 Sets Net-Zero Emissions Goal for 2050
The Interstate Natural Gas Association of America set a goal for the industry to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from natural gas transmission and storage by 2050, the organization announced along with other commitments to address climate change.
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.
Policy Implications for Satellite-Based Methane Detection
Regulatory processes on opposite sides of the Atlantic highlighted a critical climate protection challenge: How can the oil and gas industry – and the regulators who oversee it – best detect and address methane emissions to protect the environment and the climate in particular?
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.
DTE Midstream Aims for Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050
DTE Midstream announced its goal to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 with 30% of this carbon emissions reduction in the next decade.
Solar Plant to Directly Power Major Pipeline Compression Station
Sustainable infrastructure company Merit SI has completed development and construction of the first solar power plant in the U.S. designed to directly help power an interstate natural gas pipeline compressor station.
France’s Total Dropping API Membership Over Climate, Political Differences
Total assesses the main industry associations of which it is a member to ensure they are aligned with the Group’s climate positions and found key differences with the American Petroleum Institute.
No Intention to Shut Down Michigan Pipelines, Enbridge Says to State
Enbridge responded to Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer's attempt to terminate an easement and thereby close Enbridge's Line 5 dual pipelines, saying the lines in the Straits “are safe and in full compliance with the federal pipeline safety standards that govern them."
World Petroleum Council Accepting Excellence Awards Submissions
The objective of the WPC Excellence Awards is to distinguish companies, institutions or any public or private organization engaged in the oil and gas industry for promoting or operating with high excellence standards.
PE launches Transition Economist and Hydrogen Economist services
The PE Media Network, publisher of Petroleum Economist, the leading global information service for the full hydrocarbon value chain, is bringing the same analytical depth and rigorous editorial standards to two rapidly-evolving sectors, the energy transition and the emerging hydrogen economy.
Analysis: New U.S. Army Corps' Stream Crossing Rules Could Hurt Oil/Gas Pipes
Finalized revisions to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Nationwide Permits program could cause problems for oil and natural gas pipelines, analysts say.
Line 3 Pipeline Opponents Sue to Shut Down Minnesota Construction
Opponents of a pipeline project that crosses three states have asked a federal court to halt construction in Minnesota on allegations that U.S. Army Corps of Engineers failed to address several environmental issues when it approved a water quality permit.
Federal Officials Investigate Fiery Oil Train Derailment
U.S. federal and local authorities were investigating a fiery oil car train derailment north of Seattle, Wash., near where two people were arrested last month and accused of attempting a terrorist attack on train tracks to disrupt plans for a natural gas pipeline.
As Biden Cabinet Takes Shape, API Seeks Voice in Energy, Climate Policy
The American Petroleum Institute on Thursday reached out to the incoming Biden administration to collaborate on climate and energy policy, calling energy a non-partisan issue that modern life depends on.
APGA Focuses on Industry Safety, Advocacy
In this interview, APGA Chairman John Leary discusses the association's priorities for the coming year, helping members who are coping with the coronavirus and engaging the public concerning natural gas and other topics.
Lloyd's Steps Back from Oil Sands, Coal in First Climate Change Policy
Lloyd's of London is scaling back its exposure to coal and oil sands, the commercial insurance market said in its first sustainability report, in a reversal of its traditional hands-off approach to climate change strategy.
Biden to Pick Former Michigan Gov. Granholm as Energy Secretary - Sources
President-elect Joe Biden is expected to pick former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm to be secretary of energy in his administration, two people familiar with the decision said
Lacking Pipelines, U.S. Northeast Gas Prices Jump Ahead of Winter Storm
U.S. Northeast power and natural gas prices for Wednesday jumped to their highest level in almost a year as energy companies prepare for what could be the region's biggest winter storm in years.
North Sea Could Shift from Oil Reservoir to CO2 Storage - Total CEO
The North Sea could be switched from a depleting oil and gas basin to a site for storing carbon dioxide under the seabed, Total CEO Patrick Pouyanne said on Tuesday.
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- Enbridge Picks Contractors for Great Lakes Tunnel Project, Securing Line 5 Pipeline Route
