North America

Nexen Charged for July 2015 Long Lake Pipeline Spill

The Alberta Energy Regulator has issued five charges against Nexen for violating pipeline regulations.

Pembina Pipeline Places $2.8 Billion of Integrated Assets in Service

Pembina Pipeline has completed its Phase III pipeline expansion.

Discussion Paper Released on Review of Environmental and Regulatory Processes in Canada

The Government of Canada releases a discussion paper about potential reforms to pipeline regulations.

CEPA Releases Third-Annual Transmission Pipeline Industry Performance Report

The Canadian Energy Pipeline Association (CEPA) has issues its third-annual Transmission Pipeline Industry Performance report, which indicates how the association’s members are performing in the areas of safety, the environment and socio-economic contributions. “We have a responsibility to be open,..

Three Pipeline Permits Issued

The U.S. Department of State awards permit for pipeline construction project.

Trump Urges 'Energy Dominance' as He Promotes Exports, Jobs

President Trump approves a petroleum pipeline construction project to Mexico.

TransCanada Plans NGTL Expansion

TransCanada to spend $2 billion on pipeline construction project.

North American Pipeline Capacity Crisis Looms Large

Without more pipeline construction projects, Canada won't be able to capitalize on growing oil production.

Report: Growth in Oil Sands Projects Drives Need for More Pipelines in Canada

According to a report from the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers, more pipeline construction projects are needed in Canada.

Pipeline Regulators in Canada, Mexico Sign Agreement

Canada, Mexico agree to work together to improve pipeline regulations.

ENGIE to Expand Mexican Natural Gas Pipeline

ENGIE to expand the Energia Mayakan natural gas pipeline in Mexico.

New BC Government Could Jeopardize Canadian Oil Exports

The upcoming change in British Columbia’s government could stall the Canadian oil industry’s plans to compete globally by exporting crude to Asia—the world’s fastest growing refining market of which Middle Eastern producers, Russia, and now the U.S. are vying for market share. On Tuesday, the day o..

Mexico Closes 7 Gas Stations Allegedly Selling Stolen Fuel

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico closed seven service stations Thursday for allegedly selling gasoline and diesel stolen from state-run pipelines, the first confirmation that large amounts of fuel siphoned from illegal pipeline taps are being sold through officially sanctioned gas stations. An official of..

Work Starts on Sur de Texas-Tuxpan Pipeline

Work is officially underway on the Sur de Texas-Tuxpan pipeline construction project.

Kinder Morgan Moving Forward with Trans Mountain Expansion Project

Kinder Morgan has secured the necessary financing to move forward with the Trans Mountain Expansion Project.

Blast at Illegal Pipeline Tap Kills 4 in Mexico’s Veracruz

MEXICO CITY (AP) — An illegal pipeline tap went up in flames in the Gulf coast state of Veracruz on Saturday, killing four suspected fuel thieves, Mexico’s state oil company reported. Petroleos Mexicanos, or Pemex, said in a statement that four charred bodies and a burnt-out vehicle were found at t..

Kinder Morgan Canada Seeks IPO To Fund Controversial TransMountain Pipeline

A subsidiary of Kinder Morgan seeks to raise up to US$1.3 billion in an initial public offering in the Toronto exchange, according to a new report by Reuters. A regulatory filing by Kinder Morgan Canada on Wednesday showed that the deal would be amongst the Toronto exchange’s five biggest IPO so fa..

Pipeline Regulations Amended in Canada

Canada's National Energy Board amends regulations governing the quality assurance of pipeline materials.

New Pipeline Infrastructure Should Accommodate Expected Rise in Permian Oil Production

New pipeline construction projects could be able to handle rising oil production in the Permian Basin, the EIA says.

Fire at Illegal Oil Pipeline Tap in Mexico

MEXICO CITY (AP) — A clandestine pipeline tap went up in flames Sunday in the central Mexico state of Puebla, where clashes over illegal fuel thefts killed 10 people just days ago. The state Public Security Department reported via Twitter that firefighters were working to put out the blaze in the t..

Canada's National Energy Board Launches Pipeline Portal

The National Energy Board has launched a new and interactive online tool that provides Canadians with information on what products are moving through NEB-regulated pipelines. The Pipeline Portal provides easy-to-use information on what has been shipped on most large NEB-pipelines since 2006. Where ..

EVRAZ North America to Provide Pipe for Trans Mountain Expansion

EVRAZ North America will supply approximately 250,000 metric tons of pipe for the Trans Mountain Expansion Project.

Suncor Restarts Heavy Canadian Oil Shipment From Syncrude Oil Sands

Suncor Energy said on Monday that pipeline shipments from the Syncrude Mildred Lake Oil Sands facility in Canada had resumed after completing repairs following a fire at the upgrader on March 14. Over this past weekend, Syncrude completed the necessary repairs and start-up activities, and shipments..

Energy Regulator to Appeal Decision to Supreme Court of Canada

The Alberta Energy Regulator will appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada a recent Alberta Court of Appeal decision that allows receivers and trustees to disclaim, or walk away from, unprofitable oil and gas assets and their associated abandonment and reclamation liabilities despite Alberta legislatio..

Pipeline Sending Natural Gas from Western Canada to Chicago Considers Expanding Capacity

Owners of the Alliance pipeline, one of the longest natural gas pipelines in North America, are in the early stages of assessing interest in expanding its capacity to transport natural gas from western Canada to Chicago, Illinois. The Alliance pipeline is unique because, unlike other natural gas pip..

Report: Canadian Crude Supply Growth Highlights Need for New Pipeline Capacity

Due to increased crude oil production, Canada needs more pipeline construction projects.

Public Hearing Scheduled for Pipeline Abandonment

Canada’s National Energy Board will hold a public hearing to consider an application from NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd to abandon a 165-mile section of the Peace River Mainline. The pipeline loop that is proposed for abandonment is located in Northwest Alberta. The company plans to remove associated a..

Canada Needs One Oil Pipeline Regulator: Panel

Panel says that Canada needs only one regulator to oversee oil pipeline construction projects.

Minnesota House Wants Oil Pipeline to Skirt Regulator

Minnesota's House of Representatives advances legislation that would enable Enbridge's Line 3 pipeline replacement project to skirt regulators.

NEB Unveils Pilot Safety Standards Program for Pipelines

Canada's National Energy Board unveils pilot program for new pipeline regulations.