Pipeline
PHMSA Releases New Rule for Pipeline Shut-off Valves to Strengthen Safety, Reduce Emissions
The requirements will apply to all new or replaced onshore pipelines six inches in diameter or greater. Additionally, pipeline operators installing these valves will be required to comply with new performance standards for the operation of those valves.
Turkey Says Gas Pipeline with Israel Not Possible in Short Term
A potential gas pipeline project between Turkey and Israel is not possible in the short-term and building an alternative system to cut dependence on Russia will not happen quickly, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said.
Italy's Draghi Discussed Idea of Italy-Spain Pipeline with Sanchez
Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi said he had discussed the idea of building a gas pipeline to Spain with his Spanish counterpart as part of plans to wean Europe off Russian gas.
Canadian 2021 Crude Imports Slid to Lowest Since 1988, Says CER
Crude oil imports into Canada in 2021 dropped to their lowest in more than three decades as domestic supply from pipelines increased while a major refinery in Newfoundland remained idle, the Canada Energy Regulator said .
Inaugural Pipeline Technology Forum Delivers Pertinent Technical Information to Industry Professionals
Midstream engineers, owners and operators, consultants, advisors and other professionals gathered in Houston on Wednesday for the Pipeline Technology Forum, part of a two-day event that continues Thursday with the Pipeline Opportunities Conference Plus.
Russian Gas Supplies to Europe Ease as Westward Yamal Flows Stop Again
Russian gas deliveries to Europe on three key pipeline routes eased slightly as flows on the Yamal-Europe pipeline to Germany stopped after a brief resumption on Wednesday.
Gas Flows Via Yamal-Europe Pipeline Fall to Zero, Other Flows Steady
Physical gas flows through the Yamal-Europe pipeline at Germany's Mallnow point fell to zero on Tuesday, while Russian gas deliveries to Europe on the other two key pipeline routes were broadly steady.
CPC Pipeline Outage Forces Kazakhstan to Cut Oil Output by a Fifth
The former Soviet republic will have to cut its oil output by 320,000 bbl/d until repairs are done to fully restore capacity of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium's (CPC) Black Sea terminal.
Israel-Turkey Gas Pipeline an Option for Russia-Wary Europe — Sources
A Turkey-Israel gas pipeline is being discussed behind the scenes as one of Europe's alternatives to Russian energy supplies, but it will take complicated maneuvering to reach any deal.
RGC Resources Secures $21 Million Investment to Complete Mountain Valley Pipeline
RGC Resources Inc., parent company to Roanoke Gas Co. and RGC Midstream LLC, closed a $21 million common stock investment by affiliates of The InterTech Group Inc.
Russian Gas Flows to Europe Remain Stable
Russian gas deliveries to Europe on three main pipeline routes were stable on Monday, with the Yamal-Europe pipeline continuing to flow eastwards from Germany into Poland.
FERC Slows Consideration of Climate Impact of New Gas Projects
U.S. regulators voted to seek comments on two policy statements it issued last month that provide guidance regarding the certification of interstate natural gas pipelines and consideration of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in natural gas project reviews.
U.S. Senator McConnell Asks FERC to Kill Climate Rule for Pipelines
U.S. Senator McConnell wants FERC to rescind the new rules that require pipeline project reviews to weigh the direct and indirect impacts of GHG emissions.
Major Nigerian Pipeline Vandalized by Thieves, Huge Volumes of Crude Oil Stolen
The Trans Niger Pipeline, a major pipeline crisscrossing through the creeks of the country's Niger Delta region, has been vandalized by unknown criminals who have stolen huge volumes of crude oil pumped through pipeline.
US Firms Want Pending Natgas Pipeline Projects Excluded from Emissions Rules
The greenhouse gas policy requires any project that would result in 100,000 metric tons per year of GHG emissions must complete an environmental impact statement, which analysts said was an expensive and time-consuming process.
Indigenous Australians Ask S.Korea Court to Block Loans to $3.6 Billion Gas Pipeline Project
A group of Indigenous Australians has gone to court in South Korea seeking to block the country's export credit agencies from funding a deep-sea gas pipeline for the $3.6 billion Barossa gas project off northern Australia.
Chevron 'Assessing' Status of Russian Terminal, Says Oil Pipeline Operating
Chevron holds a 15% stake in the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC), which owns a 1,510-km (938 miles) pipeline that carries about 1.2% of the world's oil from oilfields in Kazakhstan to an export terminal in Russia.
Oil Jumps in Volatile Trade Amid CPC Pipeline Disruption
Russia warned of a drop in oil exports via the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) of up to 1 million barrels per day, or 1% of global oil production, because of storm-damaged berths.
Sanctions on Russian Oil, Gas Will Hammer Global Market, Novak Says
Germany halted the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project, which was designed to double the flow of Russian gas heading direct to Germany, after Russia formally recognized two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine.
Shell Signs Deal to Receive LNG at Future German Brunsbuettel Terminal
Shell has committed to booking a substantial part of a yet-to-be built landing terminal for LNG at the North Sea port of Brunsbuettel, as companies strive to lower their dependency on Russian pipeline gas.
Russia Warns of Sharp Caspian Pipeline Oil Export Drop After Storm
A storm in Russia's section of the Black Sea has damaged loading equipment of CPC, one of the world's biggest oil pipelines which ships crude from Kazakhstan to global markets.
Norway and Germany to Study Possibility of Hydrogen Pipeline Link
Norway and Germany agreed to study the transport of hydrogen via a pipeline between the countries to reduce dependence on Russian energy.
Argentine Gas Suppliers Say New Pipeline Will Reverse Deep Energy Deficit
The pipeline is estimated to take 18 months to build with public investment of $1.59 billion and will unlock more domestic capacity from the Vaca Muerta Formation.
Gazprom Books 22.1 MMcm/d in Gas Export Capacity at Slovakia-Ukraine Border for April
Russian state gas pipeline monopoly Gazprom booked around 22.1 million cubic meters per day (MMcm/d) of gas transit capacity for exports to Europe.
Whiptail Midstream Acquires 525 Miles of Pipeline in San Juan Basin
Whiptail Midstream has acquired DJR Energy's oil, gas, and water gathering assets in the Gallup oil window of the San Juan Basin, doubling the company's dedicated acreage, miles of pipeline and production flowing on its assets.
Russian Gas Flows to Europe Broadly Steady
Russian gas deliveries to Europe on three key pipeline routes were steady overall on Monday, rising via the Nord Stream 1 and easing via Ukraine, while reverse flows on the Yamal-Europe pipeline rose.
US Tells Buyers of CPC Oil to Be Wary of Suspicious Non-Russian Origin Papers
The U.S. Treasury told buyers to be cautious if they think certificates stating crude from the Caspian Pipeline Consortium is not of Russian origin have been falsified.
Snam Working on Infrastructure Projects to Boost Gas Supplies
Snam manages some 33,000 km of pipeline in Italy and has stakes in key pipelines that brings Algerian and Azeri gas to Italy as well as the TAG pipeline that transports Russian gas.
Russian Gas Flows Via Nord Stream 1 Dip in Line with Requests
Russian gas deliveries to Europe via the Nord Stream 1 pipeline declined from normal levels, but were in line with requests for gas, while the Yamal-Europe pipeline remained in reverse mode for a third consecutive day.
Germany's E.ON Cuts Russia Exposure, Signals Nord Stream 1 Risk
E.ON has joined other energy firms in paring its Russian exposure, adding that a $1.2 billion stake it holds in the Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline could lose value as a result of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine
- 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
