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Lilis Energy, Salt Creek Midstream Enter into Gathering Agreement

Lilis Energy, an exploration and development company operating in the Permian Basin, entered into a crude oil gathering agreement with Salt Creek Midstream. Construction of the project is expected to commence immediately with service to begin in 2019.

Government

An overview of recent U.S. oil and gas pipeline regulatory updates.

Global News

An overview of recent global oil and gas pipeline news.

Haynesville Global Access Open Season Underway

Tellurian subsidiary Haynesville Global Access Pipeline has launched a non-binding open season to secure prospective shippers for the Haynesville Global Access Pipeline.

Pipeline from Iraq to Target Jordan Shortages

Jordan and Iraq have agreed to a framework for building a 1,680-km, twin oil and gas pipeline from Basra to Aqaba.

Gulf Coast Express Begins Open Season

Gulf Coast Express Pipeline, a joint venture owned by affiliates of Kinder Morgan, DCP Midstream and Targa Resources, has launched a binding open season for 220,000 Dth/d of firm natural gas transportation service on the Gulf Coast Express Pipeline Project (GCX Project), which will transport natural gas from the Waha, Texas, production area to the market hub near Agua Dulce, Texas, once built.

TransCanada Expanding NGTL System Capacity

TransCanada will move forward with a $2.4 billion expansion of its NGTL System to connect incremental supply and expand basin export capacity by 1 Bcf/d of natural gas at the interconnection with its Canadian Mainline.

Louisiana Pipeline Construction Shutdown Explained by Court

A federal judge who halted construction of a crude oil pipeline through a Louisiana swamp concludes the project’s irreversible environmental damage outweighs the economic harm that a delay brings to the company building it.

Iron Horse Gathering System Underway in SCOOP/STACK Play

Cardinal Midstream III is developing the Iron Horse System, a new natural gas gathering and processing system designed to serve producers working in Oklahoma’s SCOOP/STACK merge play.

Judge Orders Review Of Keystone Pipeline Documents

Federal officials must go back and review documents related to the disputed Keystone XL oil pipeline, under a court ruling that came after environmentalists accused the White House of withholding details on the project’s approval.

Mountain Valley Pipeline Land Condemnation on Hold

A federal judge halts Mountain Valley Pipeline’s plan to take possession of various lands in Virginia for its pipeline project until the company shows landowners they will be adequately compensated.

Government

An overview of recent U.S. oil and gas pipeline regulatory updates.

World News

An overview of recent worldwide oil and gas pipeline news.

In the News

An overview of recent U.S. oil and gas pipeline news.

Canada Energy Minister: Ottawa Still in Trans Mountain Talks with Kinder Morgan

Canada's federal government is still talking to Kinder Morgan Canada Ltd about financial aid for its Trans Mountain Expansion project, Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr said.

Trial Begins in 2015 Oil Pipeline Spill

Plains All American Pipeline faces a criminal trial for an oil pipeline spill along the California coast three years ago.

World News

EIA Raises Global Oil Demand Forecast Global consumption of petroleum and other liquid fuels is expected to grow at a faster rate in 2018 than previously expected, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).   Based on EIA’s mid-January forecast revision, petroleum and other liq..

Afghanistan's 30-Year Pipe Dream Could Bring Power, Industry

Afghanistan is pressing ahead with plans to turn natural gas from the $8 billion TAPI pipeline into economic development.

Kinder Morgan: Recent Events Confirm Trans Mountain Expansion May be Untenable

Kinder Morgan says recent events confirm an investment in the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion may be "untenable" and said Ottawa's pledge of financial support does not resolve political risk related to British Columbia's opposition.

Judge Rejects Tribes Request to Increase Involvement in Dakota Access Review

Federal judge rejects request by two American Indian tribes to be more involved in a court-ordered environmental review of the Dakota Access oil pipeline.

API, Union Launch Pipeline Safety Training Program

Pipeline construction safety training program established that combines the best practices of both the U.S. oil and gas industry and building trades unions.

Michigan Official: Tugboat Damaged Great Lakes Pipelines

Recent damage to Enbridge's Line 5 in the Straits of Mackinac was caused by a tugboat dragging its anchor, Michigan's attorney general announced Tuesday.

Oil Flow Resumes Through Damaged Great Lakes Pipelines

After being temporarily shut down due to harsh weather conditions, oil has resumed flowing again through Enbridge's Line 5.

U.S. Shale Output to Rise by 125,000 Bpd in May

According to the EIA, because of record production in the Permian Basin, U.S. shale oil production is expected to increase in May for the fourth consecutive month.

Alberta Seeks to Cut Oil to British Columbia in Canada Pipeline Row

Alberta officials introduce legislation enabling the province to cut oil shipments to neighboring British Columbia because of an ongoing dispute concerning Kinder Morgan's Trans Mountain Expansion Project.

Indian Gas Pipeline Construction Ahead of Schedule

According to GAIL (India) Limited, phase 1 of the Jagdishpur-Haldia & Bokaro-Dhamra Natural Gas Pipeline Project is ahead of schedule.

DOE Offers $25 Million Cybersecurity Grant Following Pipeline Attacks

The U.S. Department of Energy is making $25 million available to enhance cybersecurity in America's energy sector.

Full Service Begins on Midland-to-Sealy Pipeline

Enterprise Products Partners has placed its 416-mile Midland-to-Sealy Pipeline in service with an expanded capacity of 540,000 bpd and capable of transporting batched grades of crude oil and condensate.

Underwater Vehicle to Inspect Damaged Great Lakes Oil Pipeline

Underwater vehicle to help Enbridge inspect recent Line 5 damage that may have been caused by a ship's anchor.

Trudeau Pledges Money, New Law for Trans Mountain

Canada's federal government takes steps to ensure Kinder Morgan's Trans Mountain Expansion Project is completed.