Pipeline

Dakota Access Seeks Stay of Pipeline Shutdown Order Pending Appeal

Dakota Access has asked a federal court to stay its previous order to shut down and empty the pipeline within 30 days while an appeal of the decision is decided.

Bulgartransgaz Offered Over $600 Million to Complete TurkStream Expansion

Bulgaria's state-owned Bulgartransgaz said it has received offers totaling more than $600 million to help complete an expansion of the TurkStream gas pipeline.

Judge Denies Dakota Access Initial Motion to Stay Pipeline Shutdown Order

A federal judge has denied a request from owners of the Dakota Access pipeline to stay a shutdown order passed down on Monday requiring the pipeline to be shut and emptied within 30 days.

Russian Vessel Able to Complete Nord Stream 2 Pipeline Departs from German Port

A Russian vessel that has the capabilities needed to complete the Nord Stream 2 pipeline has left the project's staging area in Germany where it was docked.

China Hires Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs to Advise on Pipeline Asset Transfers — Sources

China has hired Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs to advise the country's top energy firms on multi-billion dollar deals transferring oil and natural gas pipeline assets to a new national energy infrastructure company.

Rangeland Midstream Canada Brings Marten Hills Pipeline System into Service

The Marten Hills Pipeline System from Rangeland Midstream Canada has entered service.

Pipeline Shutdown Adds to Record Decline in U.S. Natural Gas Output

Unplanned maintenance on TC Energy's Mountaineer Xpress Pipeline helped push U.S. natural gas output on Tuesday towards its lowest point since September 2018.

Alberta Looking for U.S. Democratic Support of TC Energy's Keystone XL Pipeline — Premier

The government of Alberta is planning to approach several key U.S. Democratic lawmakers to garner support for its Keystone XL pipeline project.

U.S. Court Orders Dakota Access Pipeline Shut, Emptied

A U.S. District Court has ordered Energy Transfer to shut down and empty its controversial 570,000 bpd Dakota Access oil pipeline within 30 days.

Denmark Gives Nord Stream 2 Nod to Restart Pipeline Work

Denmark has given approval for the Nord Stream 2 pipeline to use pipelaying vessels with anchors to complete work on the natural gas pipeline in Danish waters.

Subsea 7 Awarded Over $100 Million in North Sea, GOM Projects

Subsea 7 announced it has been awarded major contracts for work in the North Sea and in the Gulf of Mexico for subsea pipeline projects and additional infrastructure.

Record Debts Come Due for Canadian Energy Companies

The Canadian energy industry has borrowed heavily to survive a series of catastrophes, and is facing C$6 billion in refinancing in the next six months. Maturing energy debts this year are more than 40% higher than 2019.

BP Closes Part of Alaska Sale to Hilcorp; Pipeline Under Review

BP announced it has closed part of its planned $5.6 billion sale of Alaskan assets and operations to Hilcorp, but its stake in Trans Alaska Pipeline is still under regulatory review.

Petrobras Enters Binding Phase in Sale of 10% Stake in NTS Gas Pipeline

Brazil's state oil firm Petrobras has begun the binding phase in the sale process of its 10% remaining stake in gas pipeline firm Nova Transportadora do Sudeste SA (NTS), it said in a securities filing on Friday.

Germany Plans Ambitious Hydrogen Pipeline Network

Over the next decade, Germany plans to create the longest hydrogen transmission pipeline network in the world and it will be an integral part of the country’s “green stimulus” program to restart the economy after the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.

Energy Transfer Moves to Prevent Cancellations on Dakota Access Expansion — Sources

Energy Transfer has reportedly invoked force majeure in order to prevent oil companies from canceling contracts to ship crude oil on the company's proposed expansion of the controversial Dakota Access pipeline, according to two sources familiar with the matter.

Canada's Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal Against Trans Mountain Pipeline

Canada's Supreme Court has dismissed a lower court appeal filed against the Trans Mountain pipeline removing one of the last remaining hurdles of the expansion project.

Targa NGL Pipeline Company Launches Open Season

Targa NGL Pipeline Company has launched an open season to solicit shipper interest on a planned NGL pipeline from Kingfisher County, Oklahoma to Mont Belvieu, Texas.

Germany's Merkel Underlines Aim to Complete Baltic Pipeline

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has reaffirmed her country's commitment to completing the controversial Nord Stream 2 pipeline that has faced tough U.S. resistance.

India to Simplify Gas Pipeline Tariff to Boost Demand

India's oil minister announced the country is planning to simplify its gas pipeline tariff structure in order to attract further investment into the nation's gas infrastructure.

Michigan Regulators Deny Quick Approval of Enbridge Pipeline Tunnel

Regulators in Michigan have denied a request by Enbridge for expedited approval of its proposed Line 5 pipeline tunnel underneath the Great Lakes instead requesting a full review of the project.

Align Midstream Partners Completes TOPS Pipeline

Align Midstream Partners has announced the completion of its TOPS Pipeline and the formation of a joint venture in the pipeline with Sabine Oil & Gas.

Alaska Officials Approve BP's Sale of Pipeline, Oil Leases to Hilcorp

Alaskan energy officials on Monday approved the sale of BP's pipeline and oil and gas assets to Hilcorp Energy as part of a previously announced multi-billion dollar deal.

Chesapeake Asks to Cancel Pipeline Contracts Amid Bankruptcy Filing

Chesapeake Energy is looking to cancel more than $300 million worth of pipeline contracts as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.

Black Bear Transmission Announces Purchase of Gas Pipeline Assets

Black Bear Transmission has announced the purchase of natural gas pipeline assets from Third Coast Midstream.

EU Prepares Response to Nord Stream U.S. Sanctions Threat

The European Union is preparing measures to protect itself against proposed U.S. sanctions against European companies involved in the construction of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline.

Tallgrass Energy Cheyenne Connector Pipeline Enters Service

Tallgrass Energy announced that both the Cheyenne Connector Pipeline and the Rockies Express Pipeline expansion project have both entered service.

Sasol to Sell Stakes in Mozambique Pipeline, Power Plant — Sources

According to two sources, Sasol is looking to sell its stakes in a Mozambique pipeline as well as a power plant in the country.

Harvest Midstream Company Announces the Completion of Ingleside Pipeline

Harvest Midstream has announced the completion of its Ingleside crude oil pipeline and provided construction updates for its Midway Terminal.

TC Energy Selects Michels Canada to Build Keystone XL Pipeline in Canada

Michels Canada has announced that the company has been selected by TC Energy to construct the Canadian portion of the Keystone XL pipeline.