Pipeline

Alaska Governor Touts Pipeline Project that Faces Hurdles

Alaska's governor highlights the benefits of a proposed natural gas pipeline construction project.

TransCanada to Test Water Near Keystone Pipeline Spill

AMHERST, S.D. (AP) – A South Dakota official says TransCanada Corp. plans to test water from a drainage ditch near the site of a 210,000-gallon oil spill from the Keystone pipeline to determine if it is polluted. Brian Walsh, a manager at the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resou..

Lawsuit Accuses Utilities of Jacking up Natural Gas Prices

BOSTON (AP) — A class-action lawsuit has accused two utilities of conspiring to drive up energy costs in New England in a multi-year scheme that affected millions of customers. The lawsuit filed this week in Boston federal court alleges Eversource Energy and Avangrid Inc. used their market po..

Keystone XL Is Far From Certain

Despite receiving route approval in Nebraska yesterday, the Keystone XL pipeline construction project is not guaranteed to proceed.

SwRI Wins Two 2017 R&D 100 Awards

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) today announced its Smart Leak Detection (SLED) and High Power Impulse Plasma Source (HiPIPS) systems have each received R&D 100 Awards for being among the 100 most significant innovations in 2017. Leaks in the U.S. liquid hydrocarbon pipelines network exceeded 1..

Final Report Analyzes Options for Enbridge's Line 5 Pipeline

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — State officials have released a final analysis of options for the future of a controversial oil pipeline that runs beneath the channel linking Lakes Huron and Michigan. The report by the Canadian consulting firm Dynamic Risk lists six alternatives. Among them is contin..

Chevron Joint Venture Signs $1.7B Oil, Gas Deal In Nigeria

Pipeline construction project part of $1.7 billion oil and gas agreement between Chevron and the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation.

Climate Activist Goes on Trial for Montana Pipeline Shutdown

A trial is underway for a protester accused of shutting down oil pipeline construction projects in four states.

A New Era for Argentine Gas Pipelines

Argentina increases investment in natural gas pipeline construction projects.

Insider’s Perspective of an Industry in Transition

Industry insider gives insights on global deals that may impact pipeline construction projects in 2018.

Spain Well-Entrenched as Natural Gas Island

Natural gas pipeline construction projects booming in Spain.

Alternative Keystone XL Route OKed in Nebraska

Nebraska regulators approve alternate route for the Keystone XL pipeline construction project.

Ancala Midstream Acquires North Sea Pipelines

Ancala Midstream Acquisitions Limited has acquired Apache Corporation’s interests in the Scottish Area Gas Evacuation (SAGE) System and the Beryl Gas Pipeline for an undisclosed sum. The SAGE System consists of s a 323-kilometer, 30-inch bore pipeline and a gas processing terminal located at St Fer..

Nebraska's Keystone XL Vote May Not be a Clear Yes or No

As a vote approaches, it's not clear how Nebraska regulators will rule on TransCanada's Keystone XL pipeline construction project.

TransCanada Sends More Crews to Keystone Pipeline Leak

AMHERST, S.D. (AP) — TransCanada Corp. says the company has sent additional crews and equipment to the site of a 210,000-gallon oil spill in South Dakota from its Keystone pipeline. TransCanada said Saturday it is making progress in its investigation into the spill cause on farmland in Marshall Cou..

Wood Awarded Pipeline Services Contract in North Sea

Wood has been awarded a contract from Ancala Midstream Acquisitions Limited to act as operating partner of the Scottish Area Gas Evacuation (SAGE) system and Beryl pipeline. Under the terms of the contract, Wood will manage the day-to-day operations of the SAGE system, a 323-kilometer pipeline that..

Grid Operator Discusses New England's Constrained Gas Pipelines

New England needs more natural gas pipeline construction projects, grid operator says.

Atlantic Coast Pipeline Secures Another Key Federal Permit

The Atlantic Coast pipeline construction project receives key federal permit.

Keystone Pipeline Leak Won't Affect Nebraska Ruling

Nebraska official says leak won't impact route decision on the Keystone XL pipeline construction project next week.

Infrastructure Upgrades Part of PG&E's Proposed Gas Transmission and Storage Plan

Natural gas pipeline construction projects part of PG&E's Gas Transmission and Storage Plan

Buckeye Partners Launches Open Season for Line 602 Expansion

Buckeye Partners, L.P.’s  subsidiary, Buckeye Pipe Line Company, L.P., has launched a binding open season to solicit commitments for the transportation of distillate on the Line 602 Expansion Project, which transports refined petroleum products from Linden, New Jersey to destination points in Inwood..

Judge Won't Impose Deadline in Gas Pipeline Suit

Federal judge says he won't impose deadline concerning Mountain Valley pipeline construction project lawsuit.

HDD Activities Can Resume at More Rover Pipeline Locations

FERC says HDD activities can resume at four more locations along the Rover pipeline construction project.

Keystone Pipeline Leaks 210K Gallons of Oil in South Dakota

AMHERST, S.D. (AP) — TransCanada Corp.’s Keystone pipeline leaked an estimated 210,000 gallons of oil in northeastern South Dakota, the company and state regulators reported Thursday. Crews shut down the pipeline Thursday morning and activated emergency response procedures after a drop in pressure ..

Report: Rising Demand for Energy to Boost the Onshore Oil and Gas Pipeline Market Through 2021

According to a new report from Technavio, the global onshore oil and gas pipeline market is expected to grow at a CAGR of close to 7% between 2017 and 2021, “Transporting oil through rail, road, or ships is expensive and requires frequent trips,” said Thanikachalam Chandrasekaran, an oil and gas re..

New Mexico County Weighs Rules for Oil and Gas Drilling

BERNALILLO, N.M. (AP) — Elected leaders in one New Mexico county are considering an ordinance that would guide energy development across a large swath of land that borders the state’s largest metropolitan area and numerous Native American communities. Sandoval County’s proposed regulations have gen..

Bahrain Security Forces Foil Attacks On Three Oil Pipelines

Bahrain’s security forces have prevented a terrorist attack on three oil pipelines as well as attacks on public figures, the Chief of the country’s Public Security, Major General Tariq al-Hassan told media today. According to Al-Hassan, the plotters behind the plan were acting on directives from a ..

Tribes Make Renewed Push for Pipeline Protections

Tribes want water supply protections in Dakota Access pipeline construction project.

Arctic Refuge Drilling Closer as Senate Panel Backs Bill

WASHINGTON (AP) — Oil and gas drilling in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge moved closer Wednesday as a key Senate panel approved a bill to open the remote refuge to energy exploration. The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee approved the drilling measure, 13-10. Democratic Sen. Jo..

Williams Partners Files Application for Gateway Expansion Project

Williams Partners L.P. announced today that Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC (Transco) has filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) seeking authorization for its Gateway Expansion Project, designed to create 65,000 dekatherms per day of firm transportation..