Pipeline

Natural Gas Leaks from Pipeline in Alaska's Cook Inlet

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Natural gas for at least 10 days has leaked from an underwater natural gas pipeline in Alaska’s Cook Inlet and floating ice has prevented divers from reaching the site. The gas is bubbling from an 8-inch pipeline in 80 feet of water about four miles off shore. The pipeline ..

API CEO Praises Securities and Exchange Commission Decision

API President and CEO Jack Gerard today welcomed President Trump’s decision to rescind the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rule implementing Section 1504 of the Dodd-Frank Act, which harms American companies and workers. “The president’s signature on the Congressional Review Act is a welcome s..

North Dakota Senate OKs Bills Aimed at Pipeline Protesters

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A trio of North Dakota House measures influenced by the dispute between Dakota Access pipeline protesters and law enforcement sailed through the Republican-led Senate Thursday, though some Democrats called the bills an overreaction and unnecessary. The Senate voted 33-12 in fa..

Court Rejects Landowner Challenge to Dakota Access Pipeline

Judge rules that the Dakota Access pipeline construction project can cross landowners property in Iowa.

TransCanada Seeks Keystone XL Route Approval in Nebraska

TransCanada files application in Nebraska for the approval of Keystone XL's route through the state.

MPLX LP Purchases Stake in Bakken Pipeline System

MPLX LP has closed on a previously announced transaction to acquire a partial, indirect equity interest in the Bakken Pipeline system, through a joint venture with Enbridge Energy Partners, L.P.MPLX contributed $500 million of the $2 billion purchase price paid by the joint venture to acquire a 36.7..

North Dakota Pipeline Protest Spurs South Dakota Legislation

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Gov. Dennis Daugaard’s office is pursuing legislation to make it clear that the governor’s emergency response powers apply to destructive protests, create new trespassing penalties and make it a crime to obstruct highways based on lessons North Dakota learned from large demonstra..

Companies Reach Pipeline Infrastructure Agreement in Canada

Pembina Pipeline Corporation has entered into a 20-year infrastructure development and service agreement with Chevron Canada Limited. The agreement includes an area of dedication by Chevron, in excess of 230,000 acres, concentrated in the liquids-rich Kaybob region of the Duvernay resource play nea..

Corps to Accelerate Cleanup at Oil Pipeline Protest Camp

Corps of Engineers to help speed up cleanup of protest camp for the Dakota Access pipeline construction project.

Trump’s ‘Buy American’ Pipes Push May Not Be Feasible

President Trump's desire to have U.S. pipeline construction projects built with American iron and steel may run afoul of international trade law.

Pipeline Approvals Could Put A Ceiling On Gas Prices

The approval of two U.S. pipeline construction projects could lower natural gas prices.

Early-Morning Pipeline Explosion Lights Up South Texas Sky

REFUGIO, Texas (AP) — A natural gas pipeline has exploded in South Texas, in a fiery display that lit up the sky and could be seen for miles. Texas Department of Public Safety Sgt. Nathan Brandley said the explosion occurred early Wednesday near Refugio, a rural community north of Corpus Christi, a..

Total Gabon Awards Pipeline Contract

Bourbon receives pipeline construction contract from Total Gabon.

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.