Pipeline

North Dakota Bill Aimed at Pipeline Protesters Fails

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Legislation aimed squarely at protesters who blocked roads in North Dakota during the Dakota Access pipeline demonstrations has failed in the state House. The bill said a driver who “unintentionally” caused an injury or death to a person blocking a road would not be charged. ..

Mariner East 2 Pipeline Approved

The Mariner East 2 pipeline construction project approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.

Williams Partners Ups Its Stakes in Marcellus Gathering Systems

Tulsa-based Williams Partners will increase its ownership in two Marcellus Shale gathering systems, it operates though an agreement with Western Gas Partners and some of its affiliates. In exchange, Western Gas and affiliates will take over 50% ownership in Delaware Basin JV Gathering, which Western..

Companies Form JV to Acquire Advantage Pipeline

Noble Midstream Partners and Plains All American Pipeline agreed to form a 50/50 joint venture to acquire Advantage Pipeline,  which owns a 70-mile, 16-inch crude oil pipeline located in the southern Delaware Basin. The Advantage Pipeline, constructed in 2013, has 150,000 bpd shipping capacity from..

Water Permit Granted for PennEast Pipeline

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection awards water permit for the PennEast pipeline construction project.

Judge Denies Tribes' Request to Halt Pipeline

A federal judge rules the Dakota Access pipeline construction project can move forward.

MPLX LP Subsidiary to Buy Ozark Pipeline

A subsidiary of MPLX Pipe Line Holdings LLC has agreed to purchase Enbridge’s Ozark Pipeline for approximately $220 million. The Ozark pipeline is a 433-mile, 22-inch crude oil pipeline originating in Cushing, Oklahoma, and terminating in Wood River, Illinois, capable of transporting approximately ..

US Sees no Adverse Impact from Alberta Clipper Pipeline

Unbridle gets good news on its Alberta Clipper pipeline construction project

Ohio Critics Hope Bats Might Slow Down Pipeline Project

Opponents hope bats can delay the NEXUS pipeline construction project.

Judge to Hear Arguments on Dakota Access Pipeline Work

A federal judge is hearing arguments whether to halt work on the Dakota Access Pipeline construction project.

Tribe Files Legal Challenge to Stall Dakota Access Pipeline

Tribes file legal challenge against the Dakota Access pipeline construction project.

Official: 1 Missing, 2 Injured in Louisiana Pipeline Blaze

PARADIS, La. (AP) — One worker was missing and two were injured after an explosion sparked a fire at a Louisiana pipeline Thursday night, officials said. Authorities don’t yet know what caused the fire on the Phillips 66 pipeline in Paradis, but a crew of six workers was cleaning it at the time, St..

Pipeline Workers Can Now View Safety Rules on Their Smartphone

Pipeline contractors now can enable their employees to access safety procedures from their smartphones.

Pure Technologies Wins Inspection Contracts

Pure Technologies Ltd. wins pipeline inspection contracts.

Iran, Oman to Reroute Planned Gas Pipeline

Iran and Oman agree to reroute gas pipeline construction project.

Work to Complete Disputed Dakota Access Pipeline Underway

Work on the Dakota Access Pipeline construction project has resumed.

Atlantic Sunrise Pipeline Approved

Williams Partners' Atlantic Sunrise Pipeline construction project approved by FERC.

FERC OKs Rover Pipeline

FERC gives the green light to the Rover Pipeline construction project.

Judge Allows Pipeline Surveys to Proceed

Judge rules that surveys for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline construction project in one Virginia county can proceed.

Army Nod for Dakota Access Pipeline Looms; Tribe Vows Action

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The developer of the stalled Dakota Access oil pipeline could get clearance from the Army as early as Wednesday to finish the $3.8 billion project, though the American Indian tribe that has led the battle against the project for months has vowed to continue the fight. The Army..

Corps to Grant Easement for Dakota Access Pipeline

The Army Corps of Engineers to grant easement enabling the Dakota Access Pipeline construction project to be finished.

North Dakota House OKs Pipeline Protest Bills

North Dakota's House of Representatives approves legislation to strengthen punishments against those protesting pipeline construction projects.

Northern Access Project Gets Green Light

FERC has approved the Northern Access pipeline construction project.

Bills Aim to Beef Up Oil Transportation Safety

The state of Washington seeks to pass oil pipeline regulations that would make the transportation of oil safer.

Pipeline Projects in Limbo as Energy Commissioner Departs

FERC's lack of a quorum leaves U.S. natural gas pipeline construction projects in limbo.

Williams Partners Places Gulf Trace Project in Service

Williams Partners places its Gulf Trace Pipeline construction project in service.

Sweden to Rent Storage Space for Pipeline Project

A Swedish port agrees to store pipes for the Nord Stream 2 Pipeline construction project in its harbor.

ILF Consulting Engineers Wins Contract for TAPI Pipeline

ILF Consulting Engineers receives contract to create front end engineering and design for the TAPI Pipeline construction project.

FERC Makes Major Staff Changes

Cheryl LaFleur, Acting Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, has announced the following staff changes: Ann Miles, the Director of the Office of Energy Projects (OEP), previously announced her retirement effective February 18.  Miles has been with FERC for more than 30 years, play..

Velocity Midstream to Construct Oklahoma Oil Pipeline

Velocity Midstream Partners to move forward with oil pipeline construction project in Oklahoma.