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FBI Opens Investigation into Mariner East Pipeline Project – AP Reports

The Associated Press has learned that the FBI has opened an investigation into the process by which Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf’s administration issued construction permits for the Mariner East Pipeline project.

TC Energy Cuts November Keystone Volumes by About 39% After Leak - Sources

A source has reported that TC Energy will cut November volumes on its Keystone pipeline by nearly 39%, higher than previous estimates, following a leak on the line two weeks ago.

Ironwood Midstream Forms Ironwood Midstream II, Purchases Gathering Pipelines

Ironwood Midstream has formed Ironwood Midstream II and has purchased over 100 miles of crude oil gathering pipelines.

Imperial Oil Ramping Up Crude by Rail, Not Pursuing Government Rail Leases

Imperial Oil is increasing its crude rail shipments after the recent Keystone pipeline outage but is not looking to take over Alberta's government rail contracts.

BP Midstream Partners Considers Expanding Mars Oil Pipeline

BP Midstream Partners LP is considering expanding its Mars crude oil pipeline to accommodate new volumes from offshore oil fields, Chief Financial Officer Craig Coburn said on Tuesday.

New York Governor Threatens to Revoke National Grid License

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has given gas utility company National Grid 14 days to supply gas to over 1,100 customers or he will revoke the company’s license to operate.

Magellan Launches Open Season for West Texas Pipeline Expansion

Magellan Midstream Partners has announced a supplemental open season to solicit additional commitments for transportation volume on the western leg of its refined petroleum products pipeline system in Texas.

Align Midstream Partners, Elevate Midstream Partners Combine East Texas Assets

Align Midstream Partners (Align) and Elevate Midstream Partners (Elevate) have combined their respective East Texas asset bases.

Alberta Lifts Curtailment on New Oil Wells

Alberta, Canada has lifted its curtailment on new oil wells in an effort to boost its struggling oil industry hit hard by heavily strained pipeline takeaway capacity.

U.S. Development Agency to Finance Mexico Natural Gas Pipeline

The new U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) is investing more than $600 million in a natural gas pipeline in southern Mexico.

Moda Midstream to Expand Loading Center, Evaluate New Pipeline

Along with expanding its Ingleside Energy Center to allow for VLCC loading, Moda Midstream is also evaluating building a new pipeline.

Enbridge to Auction Mainline Shipping Rights After Regulatory Halt

More than a month after Canada's Energy Regulator ruled that Enbridge would not be allowed to offer shippers contracted space on its #Mainline system, the company is seeking approval to auction off shipping rights.

Poland's Anti-Monopoly Body Fines France's Engie over Nord Stream 2

Poland's anti-monopoly body has fined Engie over $40 million for failing to provide the body with financial documents related to the company's involvement with the Nord Stream 2 pipeline.

Energy Transfer Expects Supertanker Facility in Service by 2023

Energy Transfer said on Thursday that it is expecting to have its offshore export facility in Texas capable of loading supertankers in service by early 2023.

Noble Energy Closes Purchase of Interest in EMG Pipeline

Noble Energy has closed its acquisition of a 39% stake in the EMG pipeline.

Uganda Aims for Q1 Investment Decision on Oil Pipeline - Minister

Uganda's Energy Minister is expecting a final investment decision for an oil export pipeline project in the country by end of Q1 next year.

TC Energy Declares Force Majeure After Federal Regulators Order Corrective Action

TC Energy has declared a force majeure on its Keystone Pipeline after PHMSA ordered that corrective action be taken to determine the cause of a leak that spilled over 9,000 barrels of oil last week.

Harvest Midstream Begins Construction on Ingleside Pipeline, Harvest Midway Terminal

Harvest Midstream has begun construction on its new 24-inch, crude oil Ingleside Pipeline originating from its new Harvest Midway Terminal.

Gravity To Acquire Permian Water Midstream Company

Energy infrastructure company Gravity is purchasing On Point, a produced water midstream Company from White Deer Energy.

Tallgrass to Expand Pony Express Oil Pipeline Capacity by 70,000 bpd - Filing

Tallgrass to Expand Pony Express Oil Pipeline Capacity by 70,000 bpd - Filing

Ukraine, Russia May Sign Gas Transit Deal in Late December: Minister

Ukraine's energy minister is expecting a gas transit deal to be signed with Russia by the end of the year.

Occidental to Slash Spending After Swinging to Loss

After posting higher losses than expected, including drops in its midstream profits, Occidental is cutting spending on big projects for next year.

Centurion Pipeline Launches Binding Open Season for Augustus Pipeline

Centurion Pipeline has launched an open season to gauge interest for a proposed crude oil pipeline from Midland to Crane, TX.

Keystone Restart Unknown, Leak Source Unclear

The exact cause of the Keystone Pipeline leak that spilled over 9,000 barrels of oil last week is still unknown as is the timeline for when the pipeline will be restarted.

Israel-Egypt Gas Pipeline Deal Closed “In Practice”

The EMED joint venture consisting of Noble Energy, Israel's Delek Drilling and Egypt's East Gas Co has all but completed its purchase of a 39% stake in the subsea EMG pipeline.

2 Oil Company Workers Injured in Mexico Gas Pipeline Fire

Two Pemex employees were hospitalized after a gas pipeline leak erupted in flames east of Mexico City on Sunday.

NGL Energy Partners LP Closes Acquisition of Hillstone

After acquiring Hillstone LLC, NGL Energy now has approximately 380 miles of water disposal pipelines serving the Delaware Basin.

Shippers Seek Alternatives as Crews Work to Plug Keystone Leak

Shippers on the Keystone pipeline are seeking alternative sources of supply as workers from TC Energy begin working to plug the line which leaked on Tuesday.

Marketlink Oil Line From Cushing Cuts Rates After Keystone Leak - Sources

TC Energy's Marketlink crude oil pipeline was operating at reduced rates on Thursday due to supply constraints after the company's Keystone pipeline was shut following a leak.

Enbridge Wins Court Backing to Build Great Lakes Pipeline Tunnel, Keep Line Running

A Michigan state judge has approved an agreement between Enbridge and the state to allow the company to build a tunnel to house its Line 5 pipeline under the Great Lakes and continue to run the pipeline during construction.