Construction
A Little Good News from Back East
The pipeline industry in the U.S. Northeast finally got some positive news on the permitting front, when New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) received the go-ahead to move forward with construction work on a controversial 30-mile (48-km) section of the Southern Reliability Link (SRL) pipeline in New Jersey.
Cyprus to Get First Natural Gas Import Terminal
Cyprus officially began work Thursday on the country's first-ever natural gas import terminal.
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.
End of an Era? Series of Setbacks Bode ill for Big Pipeline Projects
A rapid-fire succession of setbacks for big energy pipelines in the United States this week has revealed an uncomfortable truth for the oil and gas industry: environmental activists and landowners opposed to projects have become good at blocking them in court.
Supreme Court Reinstates Permit 12 but Excludes Keystone XL
The U.S. Supreme Court reinstated use of the Army Corps of Engineers' Nationwide Permit 12 but refused to allow use of the fast-track permit to resume work on TC Energy's Keystone XL project.
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.
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.
Developers Cancel Long-Delayed Atlantic Coast Pipeline
The developers of the long-delayed, $8 billion Atlantic Coast Pipeline announced the cancellation of the multi-state natural gas project Sunday, citing uncertainties about costs, permitting and litigation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nord Stream 2 Says Departing Top Manager Has Been Replaced
Nord Stream 2 has announced that a top manager who left the project on Friday has already been replaced by someone with heavy involvement in both the current project and its predecessor, Nord Stream 1, but said the name could not be revealed at this time for procedural reasons.
Dominion Seeks More Time to Complete Atlantic Coast Pipeline
Dominion Energy has requested more time from U.S. energy regulators to complete its long-delayed Atlantic Coast pipeline, even after receiving a favorable ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday.
Trump Administration Takes Keystone XL Dispute to Supreme Court
The Trump Administration has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to revive a permit program that was suspended by a lower court earlier this year in a case against the Keystone XL pipeline.
Venture Global Gets U.S. OK to Start Site Prep Work at Plaquemines LNG Plant
Venture Global LNG has received approval from U.S. regulators to begin site prep work at its Plaquemines LNG export facility in Louisiana.
Nord Stream 2 Seeks Updated Permit to Complete Pipeline in Danish Waters
The Nord Stream 2 pipeline has applied for a new permit from Danish authorities in order to complete the remaining 75 miles of subsea pipeline in Danish waters.
U.S. Supreme Court Sides with Atlantic Coast Pipeline in Appalachian Trail Dispute
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Monday in favor of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline, stating the federal government has the authority to allow the $7.5 billion natural gas pipeline to cross under the Appalachian Trail.
Total Reviewing Pipeline to Grandpuits Oil Refinery After Leaks
A spokesman for French energy group Total said on Friday the company is exploring the costs of replacing a 161-mile oil pipeline that feeds its Grandpuits refinery near Paris.
EQM Delays Mountain Valley Gas Pipeline to 2021
EQM Midstream has delayed the expected completion date of its Mountain Valley natural gas pipeline to sometime in early 2021 which could drive the cost of the project close to $6 billion.
Michigan Court Rules Enbridge Tunnel Deal Constitutional
An appeals court in Michigan has ruled that a deal struck between Canadian pipeline company Enbridge and the state's former Republican governor to build a tunnel to house the company's oil pipeline under a portion of the Great Lakes was constitutional.
Actuators Specified for Long-Haul Pipeline in India
A currently under construction 435-mile (700-km) pipeline from southern India to a key refinery has selected hundreds of Rotork actuators for the project, according to a company spokesman.
Ukraine’s Big Bet: Upgrading, Expanding Gas Transmission Networks
The World Bank will spend $250 million to improve the efficiency of Ukraine’s Gas Transmission System Operator (GTSO). One key goal of this ambitious project is “to strengthen its technical and institutional capacity.”
Trans Adriatic Pipeline Enters Initial Testing Phase
The Trans Adriatic Pipeline has begun testing flows of natural gas on 2.5-mile section at the Greek-Albanian border as it moves toward European deliveries later this year, but the bidding phase was postponed due to the global market downturn.
Bulgaria's State Gas Firm Seeks Loans for Pipeline Construction
Bulgaria's state gas firm Bulgartransgaz is seeking up to 400 million euros ($453 million) to finance an extension of the TurkStream gas pipeline and other gas projects.
Golden Pass Seeks to Boost Capacity at Texas LNG Plant
Golden Pass LNG has requested permission from FERC to increase the capacity of its $10 billion LNG plant in Texas from 15.6 MTPA to over 18 MTPA .
U.S. Senators to Announce Sanctions Bill on Nord Stream 2 Pipeline
A group of U.S. senators is expected to announce legislation on Wednesday that would expand sanctions levied against the controversial Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline led by Russia's Gazprom.
Bulgaria Still Aims to Complete TurkStream Pipeline Extension by Year-End — PM
Bulgaria's Prime Minister is hoping his country will complete its portion of the TurkStream pipeline by the end of 2020, despite construction delays brought about due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Court Ruling in Keystone XL Case Will Affect Other Major U.S. Pipelines
A U.S. appeals court ruling on Thursday in a case against the Keystone XL pipeline will likely have large effects on other major pipeline projects in the country.
- Keystone Oil Pipeline Resumes Operations After Temporary Shutdown
- Freeport LNG Plant Runs Near Zero Consumption for Fifth Day
- Biden Administration Buys Oil for Emergency Reserve Above Target Price
- Mexico Seizes Air Liquide's Hydrogen Plant at Pemex Refinery
- Enbridge to Invest $500 Million in Pipeline Assets, Including Expansion of 850-Mile Gray Oak Pipeline
