Pipeline
FERC Approves Partial Start of REX East-to-West Expansion Project
FERC approves partial start-up of Rockies Express Pipeline LLC's East-to-West pipeline construction project.
Turner & Townsend Awarded Contract for BP's Forties Pipeline System
Turner & Townsend has been chosen to deliver quantity surveying and cost management services across BP’s onshore facilities in Scotland, including the Forties Pipeline System. As part of the agreement, the company will support BP’s annual work program across both investment and maintenance. “We’re ..
Piedmont Natural Gas Wants to Build New Pipeline Beneath North Carolina River
Piedmont Natural Gas hopes to receive approval for natural gas pipeline construction project beneath the Cape Fear River.
Another Pipeline Explodes In The Niger Delta, Suspects Unknown
A fresh explosion at a pipeline operated by the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company has confused locals and security forces, with no one certain it was a militant attack. In fact, according to security force sources quoted by Nigerian media, the burst was a result of a fault in the pipeline. Eve..
Dakota Access Pipeline Protesters Told to Leave by Dec. 5
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has ordered protesters of the Dakota Access Pipeline construction project to leave by Dec. 5.
MDU Resources Subsidiary to Sell Its Share of ND Natural Gas Processing Plant
WBI Energy Midstream, an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of MDU Resources Group, has agreed to sell 50% of its non-operating ownership interest in the Pronghorn natural gas processing plant near Belfield, ND. WBI Energy Midstream co-owns the plant and associated natural gas and oil-gathering pipe..
60 Percent Of Russian Gas Pipelines Outdated, Expert Says
A total of 60 percent of all gas pipelines operating in Russia are between 40 and 50 years old, a manager at a Russian gas equipment repair company has said, flagging concerns over the deterioration of the gas infrastructure in the country. The problem with the too old gas pipelines must be solved ..
North Dakota AG Approves Ranch Sale to Pipeline Developer
North Dakota's attorney general approves Energy Transfer Partners' purchase of ranch land near the Dakota Access Pipeline construction project.
Pipeline Protest Policing Costs Surpass Emergency Spending
The cost to police protests of the Dakota Access Pipeline construction project exceed the amount of emergency spending authorized by the state.
New Infrastructure Aims to Increase Takeaway Capacity of Natural Gas from Utica Region
Completing new pipeline construction projects would help increase the capacity to transport natural gas from the Utica Shale.
Whiting to Sell North Dakota Midstream Assets
Whiting Petroleum will sell 50% interest in its Robinson Lake natural gas processing plant and associated natural gas gathering system in Mountrail County, ND, along with its 50% of its Belfield natural gas processing plant and associated natural gas, crude oil and water gathering systems in Stark, ..
Is the Era of Cheap Natural Gas Over?
Natural gas prices have been low for years as shale gas drillers continued to break records with higher and higher production. But just as the oil markets have gone through a very painful bust that is leading to a drop-off in supplies, the market for natural gas is going through a similar period of ..
Lack of Pipelines Hurting Natural Gas Producers in Colorado
Natural gas producers in Colorado have a problem. It’s not a problem that’s unique to them, but it’s potentially more serious than the problem encountered by frackers elsewhere. Colorado, home to the Niobrara shale play, is the fourth-largest natural gas-producing state in the nation, according to ..
IPLOCA’s 50th Anniversary Convention – Paris
The IPLOCA Convention is an annual gathering of the leading global players in the pipeline construction industry. It takes place over five days and registration is restricted to IPLOCA regular members, associate members, corresponding members, academic members, honorary members, media partners and g..
Horn of Africa Pipelines Garner Foreign Attention
Pipeline construction projects in the Horn of Africa peninsula are receiving interest from foreign investors.
‘New World Order’ Re-shaping Natural Gas Storage
As the International Energy Agency (IEA) observed in June, dramatic changes are underway in the world’s natural gas trade. Thanks to shifting demand patterns, suppliers of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from producing countries such as the U.S. and Australia increasingly will need to look for new homes..
Spectra Energy Says Rapid Corrosion, Other Factors led to Salem Pipeline Incident
According to Spectra Energy, corrosion is to blame for Pennsylvania gas pipeline explosion.
Proactive Valve, Actuator Maintenance Programs for New EPA Compliance
To comply with EPA regulations, pipeline operators need to implement proactive valve, actuator, and linebreak detection system programs.
Alaska LNG Pipeline Project on Track Despite Slow Progress
Alaska's LNG pipeline construction project is moving forward.
Sunoco Logistics to Acquire Energy Transfer Partners
Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P. (SXL) and Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. (ETP) have entered into a merger agreement providing for the acquisition of ETP by SXL in a unit-for-unit transaction. The transaction was approved by the boards of directors and conflicts committees of both partnerships and is ..
Police, Protesters Face Off At Dakota Access Pipeline
Dakota Access Pipeline construction project protesters and law enforcement officials clash again.
Colorado Residents Sue State, Saying Oil and Gas Rules Weren’t Enforced
Colorado residents support the construction of a pipeline to transport oil away from their neighborhood.
Xodus Group Awarded FEED Contract for Midia Gas Development
Xodus Group receives FEED contract for Midia Gas Development which includes the construction of pipelines.
Trump’s Energy Policy: A Look Under The Hood
Donald Trump's energy policy should help pipeline construction projects move forward.
Dakota Access Oil Pipeline Developer Won't Consider Reroute
Energy Transfer Partners says it will not consider rerouting the Dakota Access Pipeline construction project.
Tribes’ Talk to North Dakota Lawmakers Canceled over Protest
Tribal leaders' biennial address to the North Dakota Legislature canceled for 2017 due to protests of the Dakota Access Pipeline construction project.
Antitrust Complaint Filed Concerning NEXUS Gas Pipeline
The Sierra Club has filed an antitrust complaint against DTE Energy concerning the NEXUS Pipeline construction project.
Washington Senator Proposes Bill Making “Illegal Protests” a Felony
A Washington senator plans to propose a bill that would make illegal protests of pipeline construction projects a criminal offense.
Neste Jacobs Wins Contract for Baltic Connector Pipeline
Neste Jacobs receives contract to provide project management services for the Baltic Connector Pipeline construction project.
1 Killed, Several Injured in Gas Explosion in Illinois Town
CANTON, Ill. (AP) — Authorities say one person was killed and several people injured in a natural gas explosion in the central Illinois community of Canton. Officials say the explosion Wednesday evening occurred near the downtown square and damaged several buildings. It shattered windows several bl..
- 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. 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
- Another Major U.S. Oil Refinery Shutting Down as Lyondell Confirms Houston Closure
- Chevron CEO Wirth Under Fire as Hess Deal Delay Drags Down Stock Performance
