Pipeline
Nord Stream 2 Pipe Transportation Contract Awarded
Blue Water Shipping has received a pipe storage and transportation contract for the Nord Stream 2 pipeline construction project.
DOF Subsea Awarded Pipeline Inspection Contract
DOF Subsea receives pipeline inspection contract for the Transmediterranean Pipeline Company Limited Pipeline System.
13 Of 28 EU Nations Support Intervention In Nord Stream 2 Deal
13 out of 28 EU nations want the organization to negotiate the terms of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline construction project.
Trans-Alaska Oil Pipeline Celebrates 40th Anniversary
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) — The work and effort put into completing the Trans Alaska Pipeline System and its constant maintenance is an embodiment of Alaska grit, Alyeska Pipeline President Tom Barrett said. On Tuesday, Alyeska Pipeline celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Trans Alaska Pipelin..
AMID Begins Open Season for Crude Deliveries to DAPL
American Midstream Partners launches open season to deliver crude oil to the Dakota Access pipeline construction project.
North Dakota Pipeline Construction Project in Service
The Savage Bakken Connector pipeline construction project placed in service
Largest East Coast Pipeline Reveals Demand For Gasoline Is Crashing
There’s a reason this week’s EIA survey showing gasoline and oil supplies declining has failed to stop RBOB prices from collapsing to 7-month lows: The start of the summer has done nothing to revive sluggish demand. That’s because despite what the EIA survey said, little has been done to reduce reco..
Michigan Fires Oil Pipeline Risk Assessor Over Conflict Of Interest
The state of Michigan has terminated a contract with Det Norske Veritas (DNV GL)—which was preparing a risk analysis report on Enbridge’s Line 5 pipeline below the Straits of Mackinac—over a violation of conflict of interest prohibitions contained in the contract, the Department of Environmental Qua..
Mountain Valley Review Finds Limited Environmental Impacts
FERC has released it's environmental assessment of the Mountain Valley pipeline construction project.
Hungary, Croatia Sign MoU for Pipeline Construction Project
Croatia and Hungary have signed an MoU concerning a bi-directional gas pipeline construction project.
Judge Announces Trump Won't be Defendant in Pipeline Lawsuit
Judge issues order prohibiting tribes from adding President Trump as a defendant in lawsuit concerning the Dakota Access pipeline construction project.
Poll: Oil & Gas Faces Perception Problem Among Young Americans
While of 51% adults would be happy if their child chose a career in oil and gas, only 26% of Generation Z and 45% of millennials without a set career path find industry jobs appealing, according to Ernst & Young’s (EY) U.S. Oil and Gas Perception poll. A majority from the younger generation also per..
Tunisian Protesters Shut Down Oil And Gas Pipelines, Again
Protesters shut down on Wednesday several oil and gas pipelines in the southern Tunisian province of Kebili to urge the government to meet their demands for more jobs and investments in the local economic development. According to protest spokesman Fakhir al-Ajami, who spoke to Turkish Anadolu Agen..
ELN Attacks Colombia’s Second-Largest Oil Pipeline Again
Marxist rebels from the ELN attacked Colombia’s second-largest crude pipeline over the weekend, causing a complete halt in its flow, according to military and Ecopetrol sources that spoke to Reuters on Tuesday. The Caño Limón-Coveñas pipeline is operated by the American oil company Occidental Petro..
Ruling on Dakota Access Pipeline Shutdown Months Away
A federal judge's ruling whether to allow operations to continue on the Dakota Access pipeline construction project is months away.
Crestwood, First Reserve JV Completes Acquisition of Willow Lake Gathering and Processing Assets
Crestwood Equity and First Reserve to proceed with pipeline construction projects in the Delaware Basin.
Case Study: Mexssub Repairs Leaking, Bent Pipeline in Gulf of Mexico
A leading oil and gas company engaged the Mexssub team in commercial discussions in May 2012. The company wanted to restore the mechanical integrity of a pipeline in the Gulf of Mexico. A leak in the 30-inch horizontal pipeline occurred and initially the operator installed a temporary mechanical cla..
Poll: Northeastern U.S. Supports Pipeline Construction
A new poll from the Consumer Energy Alliance shows that the majority of voters in the northeastern U.S. support new pipeline construction projects.
What to Look for When Updating Pipeline Valves in Urban Areas
SoCalGas is committed to investing in its natural gas system to ensure safe, reliable, and affordable service for its more than 21 million customers across Southern California. SoCalGas’ five-year capital plan is comprised of $6 billion in infrastructure investments, including $1.2 billion this year..
Settlement Reached in 2016 Seattle Natural Gas Explosion
SEATTLE (AP) — The state’s largest energy utility will pay at least $1.5 million for a natural gas explosion in Seattle’s Greenwood neighborhood last year. The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission on Monday approved a settlement between Puget Sound Energy and commission staff reached ..
Multi-Mechanism Approach to Modeling Corrosion Threats to Pipelines
An innovative, common-sense strategy has been established to show the integrity hazard of pipelines attributed to internal corrosion deterioration mechanisms. The methodology provides guidelines for scheduling mitigation actions to prevent new corrosion, bringing any pre-existing corrosion damage to..
Reliability Rescue: Converting Compliance into Competitive Advantage
The oil and gas pipeline industry is increasingly encumbered by regulations with respect to the integrity and care of engineered assets. Constraints, directives and regulations from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) division of the Department of Transportation (DOT),..
What to Expect from a Coating Inspector
A critical part in any corrosion-control program is regular inspection of industrial coatings by certified third-party inspectors. This article explains why coating inspections are necessary, what they entail and why it is important for asset owners to take control of quality assurance. With many o..
Report: Massachusetts Distribution Companies See Spike in Residential Customers:
Massachusetts’ natural gas distribution companies have added 200,000 residential customers since 2000, employ more than 4,000 workers directly and pay over $100 million annually in city and town property taxes. These are some of the key findings from a new Northeast Gas Association (NGA) report, 20..
Composite Sleeves Address Mechanical Damage to Pipelines
Pipeline operators work hard to ensure their pipelines are protected from external corrosion. However, it can be more challenging for operators to keep their pipelines safe from third-party interference. While pipelines are buried, well-marked, and permission is meant to be obtained before digging n..
Best Practices Improving Pipeline Safety
Following best practices helps companies meet pipeline regulations.
A Review of the State-of-the-Art in Composite Repair Technology
Over the past 25 years, the gas and liquid transmission pipeline industry has integrated composite repair systems into their integrity-management programs. In the early stages of this process, the composite repair technologies were rather limited; however, over the past decade there has been a proli..
Sabal Trail to Begin Operations by End of June
The Sabal Trail pipeline construction project is expected to be fully operational by the end of June.
ONEOK to Expand Pipelines to Serve STACK Growth
ONEOK to proceed with two pipeline construction projects in the STACK play in western Oklahoma.
Downed Power Line Ignites Natural Gas Leak in Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Residents of about 40 homes near Pittsburgh have been forced to stay inside after a downed power line ignited a leaking natural gas line, causing a fire. A tree downed by lightning is being blamed for knocking down the wire early Monday, just after midnight. Sparks from the downed..
- Williams' $1 Billion Gas Pipeline Blocked by U.S. Appeals Court, Derailing Five-State Project
- Texas Waha Hub Gas Prices Plunge to Record Lows, Hit Negative Territory
- Williams Begins Louisiana Pipeline Construction Despite Ongoing Legal Dispute with Energy Transfer
- U.S. Buys Nearly 5 Million Barrels of Oil for Emergency Stockpile
- U.S. Appeals Court Strikes Down Controversial Biden Pipeline Safety Rules
- Report: Houston Region Poised to Become a Global Clean Hydrogen Hub
- Exxon Mobil to Start Gas Reserve Seismic Surveys in Greece
- LaPorte, Texas, Issues Shelter in Place After Altivia Plant Leaks Toxic Gas
- Texas Startup Endeavors Again to Build First Major U.S. Oil Refinery Since 1977
- Mid-Year Global Forecast: Midstream Responding to Demand from LNG Projects
