Pipeline
Federal Judge Reinstates Obama-Era Rule on Methane Emissions
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rebuffing the Trump administration, a federal judge on Wednesday ordered the Interior Department to reinstate an Obama-era regulation aimed at restricting harmful methane emissions from oil and gas production on federal lands. The order by a judge in San Francisco came as the Inte..
End of Cross-Canada Pipeline Plan Could be Felt in Maine
The cancellation of the Energy East pipeline construction project could have major ramifications in Maine.
Pipeline Gets Federal ok to Carry Natural Gas Liquids
FERC says a Kinder Morgan natural gas liquids pipeline construction project can proceed.
Record U.S. Oil Exports Weigh On Oil Prices
West Texas Intermediate briefly slumped below US$50 after a brief rally, as EIA data about U.S. crude oil exports showed these had hit a record-high of 1.98 million bpd. This is the highest weekly average since exports were once again allowed, after a four-decade ban. Last week’s figure also beat th..
Iran, Iraq, And Turkey Unite To Block Kurdish Oil Exports
Iraq, Iran, and Turkey are taking a unified stance against Kurdistan’s oil sector after the region elected to seek independence from Baghdad in a referendum in September, according to a new report by Rudaw. “In the case of northern Iraq, Iran, Iraq and Turkey will form a tripartite mechanism and wi..
CH2M Wins Pipeline Contract in Africa
CH2M receives contract for a pipeline construction project in Africa.
TransCanada Says It's Cancelling Energy East Pipeline
TransCanada announces it is cancelling the Energy East pipeline construction project.
Nigeria’s "Zero Oil Plan"
I recently reported on the development of economic diversification plans among countries in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) as oil demand prepares to reach a climax in 30 years. Nigeria, among other African producers, has begun to adopt the same policy, according to new goals announced by Abuja t..
Another U.S. LNG Export Project To Come Online In Q4
Liquefied natural gas, long the domain of foreign producers like Qatar, has come to the U.S., with many LNG projects in the works. In general, these projects are progressing quickly, and several have released recent updates on their operations. Cove Point on schedule to become second U.S. project t..
Qatar Uses Saudi Strategy To Conquer LNG Markets
Qatar holds the third largest natural gas reserves in the world behind Iran and Russia. The country’s offshore region is host to the largest natural gas field in the world, which is split between Qatar and Iran in the Arabian Gulf: The North Dome/South Pars field. Qatar’s offshore waters hold the No..
The Natural Gas Giant To Challenge Israel
When Lebanon’s Prime Minister Saad Hariri paid a visit to Russian President Vladimir Putin mid-September, most media coverage revolved around political and military issues. Yet the meeting was part of Mr. Hariri’s charm offensive to attract foreign investors to Lebanon’s offshore zone, a long-cheris..
Appeal Begins for Measure that Could Impact Alaska Pipelines
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Attorneys for the state and Alaska group Stand For Salmon made an appearance in front of an Anchorage Superior Court judge, arguing for and against Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott’s rejection of a proposed pro-fisheries ballot measure. The attorneys were in court on Tuesday as part of ..
Letter of Intent Signed to Develop Gulf Coast Express Pipeline
Kinder Morgan, DCP Midstream, and Targa Resources agree to develop the Gulf Coast Express pipeline construction project.
New NatGas Gathering System Coming to the Delaware Basin
Producers Midstream to proceed with a natural gas pipeline construction project in the Delaware Basin.
Gulf Publishing Company, Quest Offshore Align for Joint Operation of Offshore Conferences
Gulf Publishing Company and Quest Offshore Resources have announced the formation of Gulf Quest LLC for the joint operation of offshore conferences, including the leading global deepwater technology event, Marine Construction Engineering Deepwater Development (MCEDD). MCEDD, in its 15th year in 20..
Virginia Water Board to Take up Pipeline Permits in December
Virginia regulators plan to announce their recommendation concerning water permits for two pipeline construction projects in December.
Report Highlights Economic Benefits of Nord Stream 2
A new report shows the Nord Stream 2 pipeline construction project will provide economic benefits to the European Union.
Gas Line Explosion Destroys Equipment in California Desert
BARSTOW, Calif. (AP) — Southern California authorities say nobody was hurt when a natural gas line caught fire and exploded, destroying heavy construction equipment in the western Mojave Desert between Los Angeles and Las Vegas. The San Bernardino Sun reports (http://bit.ly/2yjriLr ) the blas..
Survey Shows Spike In OPEC’s September Oil Production
September figures show that OPEC’s oil production rose in September with Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Libya all increased production according to a new Bloomberg survey. Total production from the cartel reached 32.83 million barrels per day, which marks a 120,000 bpd increase from August, the Bloomber..
Drone Companies Team up to Service North Dakota Oil Patch
Drones help make pipeline inspections in North Dakota easier.
Canada’s Watchdog: Kinder Morgan Complied With Stop Order
Kinder Morgan has complied with a request to halt work on the Trans Mountain Expansion Project.
Brine Spill Heightens Tribe Concern About Pipeline Material
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A North Dakota American Indian tribe no longer wants fiberglass-based pipelines on its reservation after recent spills. Last month, a pipeline spilled more than 33,000 gallons of brine in a pasture on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation. The spill occurred on a segment of pip..
Gulf Publishing Company Launches LNG Intelligence Service for Energy Industry
Gulf Publishing Company, a leading media company and provider of market data for the international energy industry, launches today the Energy Web Atlas to provide the downstream energy sector with easy access to information about the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) industry. A real-time project informa..
Tribal Head who Led Dakota Access Pipeline Fight Voted Out
Tribal leader who led opposition against the Dakota Access pipeline construction project voted out of office.
Consumers Energy to Increase Pipeline Inspections
Consumers Energy agrees to conduct pipeline inspections on certain Michigan gas lines every three years.
MMT Wins Survey Contract for Baltic Pipe Project
MMT has received a contract to conduct a route survey for a pipeline construction project in Europe.
Canada’s Prolific Montney Shale Drives Pipeline Expansion
Pipeline construction project gets a boost from Canada's Montney Shale.
Disputed East Coast Pipeline Likely to Expand
Atlantic Coast pipeline construction project developers consider expanding project.
Colorado Regulators: Tiny Holes, Faulty Parts to Blame for Failed Inspections
Colorado regulators say tiny holes or faulty parts were to blame for numerous failed oil and gas pipeline inspections.
Colorado Says 430 Pipelines Failed Leak Test
Colorado regulators say about 430 oil and gas pipelines failed inspection.
- Phillips 66 to Shut LA Oil Refinery, Ending Major Gasoline Output Amid Supply Concerns
- FERC Sides with Williams in Texas-Louisiana Pipeline Dispute with Energy Transfer
- U.S. Appeals Court Blocks Kinder Morgan’s Tennessee Pipeline Permits
- ConocoPhillips Eyes Sale of $1 Billion Permian Assets Amid Marathon Acquisition
- Valero Considers All Options, Including Sale, for California Refineries Amid Regulatory Pressure
- U.S. Appeals Court Blocks Kinder Morgan’s Tennessee Pipeline Permits
- Malaysia’s Oil Exports to China Surge Amid Broader Import Decline
- U.S. LNG Export Growth Faces Uncertainty as Trump’s Tariff Proposal Looms, Analysts Say
- Marathon Oil to Lay Off Over 500 Texas Workers Ahead of ConocoPhillips Merger
- Valero Considers All Options, Including Sale, for California Refineries Amid Regulatory Pressure
