Regulation
After U.S. Blocks Iraq-Iran Power Trade, Baghdad Turns to Qatar, Oman for Gas Supply
After the U.S. blocked Iraq's imports of electricity from Iran, Baghdad is seeking alternative gas supplies from Qatar and Oman to mitigate potential energy shortages.
Trump Administration Pushes to Cancel Oil Reserve Sales, Boost Small Nuclear Power
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright plans to work with Congress to cancel previously mandated oil reserve sales to address low stockpiles, while also pushing for support of small modular reactors and the Alaska LNG project as part of the Trump administration's energy strategy.
Gasoline Shippers Clash with Colonial Pipeline Over Proposed Fuel Shipping Changes
Gasoline shippers are preparing legal challenges against Colonial Pipeline over proposed changes to shipping terms that could raise fuel prices and hurt margins. The dispute centers on the pipeline's plan to alter gasoline grades and blending practices, potentially limiting supply and increasing costs.
U.S. Grants Five-Year Extension to Delfin LNG Export Permit
The U.S. has approved a five-year extension for Delfin LNG's export permit, allowing it to ship liquefied natural gas to non-free trade agreement countries. The extension supports Delfin's floating LNG project off Louisiana, with a planned capacity of 13.3 million tonnes per year.
Restoring U.S. Oil Reserve to Capacity Could Take Years, Cost $20 Billion
The U.S. faces a $20 billion, years-long effort to refill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve after past withdrawals, highlighting challenges in energy security and crude supply management.
Explainer: Can Nord Stream Gas Pipeline Make a Comeback in Europe?
A push by the United States to end the war in Ukraine has raised questions about how companies might begin to return to the Russian market and how Europe might re-engage with Moscow, including resuming piped natural gas supplies.
Venture Global Plans $18 Billion Expansion of Plaquemines LNG Plant in Louisiana
Venture Global said on Thursday it would expand the total production capacity of its Plaquemines LNG plant in Louisiana to 45 million tonnes per annum (MTPA), up from the current 27 MTPA, with an additional investment of $18 billion.
South Dakota Governor Signs Bill Banning Eminent Domain for Carbon Pipeline
South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden has signed HB 1052 into law, protecting landowners' property rights by prohibiting the use of eminent domain for pipelines transporting carbon oxide.
Enbridge: Tariffs Would Take Years to Impact U.S.-Canada Crude Flows
CEO Greg Ebel told reporters the energy systems of the two countries are too integrated and there is no easy way for the U.S. to replace the approximately 4 million barrels per day of Canadian oil it imports.
U.S. DOE Approves Permit Extension for Exxon’s Golden Pass LNG
The U.S. Department of Energy said on Wednesday it has approved an extension of a permit for exports of liquefied natural gas from a Golden Pass LNG LLC project, jointly owned by QatarEnergy and ExxonMobil, being built in Texas.
Ireland Approves Emergency Floating LNG Facility to Address Gas Supply Risks
The Irish government has approved development of a temporary emergency facility for importing and storing liquefied natural gas (LNG), it said on Tuesday.
Canada’s Canceled Oil Pipelines: The Projects That Didn’t Make It
Canada’s energy sector has proposed several major oil pipelines in the past decade, but regulatory hurdles, environmental opposition, and political decisions led to the cancellation of key projects like Energy East, Northern Gateway, and Keystone XL. Here’s why these pipelines never got built.
Midwest Ethanol Expansion Delayed for South Dakota, Ohio by EPA
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said on Friday it would delay an action by one year to expand sales of higher ethanol blends of gasoline in South Dakota and Ohio, two of eight Midwestern states that requested the agency approve increased sales of the product.
Fugro Sees U.S. Hydrocarbon, LNG Projects Restart After Trump Election
Dutch geological data specialist Fugro has restarted multiple projects in the U.S. hydrocarbon and LNG sectors since Donald Trump's election and is optimistic about offshore wind development in Asia and Europe, its CEO told Reuters on Friday.
Missouri Loses Control Over 1.5 Million-Mile Gas Pipeline Network as Feds Step In
The federal government has taken over regulating Missouri’s 1.5 million miles of natural gas pipelines, citing the state’s failure to enforce adequate penalties for safety violations.
Congress Overturns Biden-Era Methane Fee on Energy Producers
The U.S. Senate on Thursday voted on a resolution that would overturn the Biden administration's proposed fee on methane emissions, one of the previous Environmental Protection Agency's final measures to force big oil and gas producers to slash emissions of the powerful greenhouse gas.
Spain's Endesa Faces New LNG Arbitration Over Price Dispute
Spanish power utility Endesa is facing a new arbitration related to a price review of a long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply contract, Chief Financial Officer Marco Palermo said on Thursday.
Possible Effects of New Greece-North Macedonia Link for Europe
The Alexandroupolis Terminal is a proposed floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) import terminal in the Aegean Sea, off the coast of Greece. Back in February 2022, the national government of North Macedonia initiated a process by which it hopes to secure a firm supply of critical LNG flowing from the Alexandroupolis FSRU.
Russia’s Baltic LNG Plants Stop Exports as U.S. Sanctions Kick In
Small-scale Russian producers of liquefied natural gas (LNG) located on the shores of the Baltic Sea, Portovaya LNG and Kryogaz-Vysotsk, have suspended LNG supplies, LSEG ship-tracking data showed on Thursday, as U.S. sanctions have kicked in.
POET, Tallgrass to Connect Nebraska Facility to CO2 Pipeline
POET and Tallgrass have entered into definitive agreements to link POET’s Fairmont, Nebraska bioprocessing facility with the Tallgrass Trailblazer carbon dioxide (CO2) pipeline.
Last Minute Biden Pipeline Regulatory Moves in the Balance
The Biden administration’s attempts in its last month to make significant changes to pipeline regulation may be early targets for reversal for the incoming Trump administration.
Canada Eyes New Oil Pipelines to Avoid U.S. Tariffs, But No One Wants to Build Them
The Canadian government would have to play a significant role in any project to build new oil pipelines in Canada to overcome regulatory, financial and political hurdles and activist opposition, industry experts said.
Phillips 66 Expands Aerial Methane Detection with Bridger Photonics
Phillips 66 has expanded its partnership with Bridger Photonics to deploy aerial methane detection across its entire midstream network. Using advanced Gas Mapping LiDAR technology, the company will conduct biannual scans to enhance emissions monitoring and mitigation efforts.
Editor’s Notebook: Fire Fuels Pipeline Concerns
Editor-in-Chief Michael Reed examines how recent West Coast wildfires exposed vulnerabilities in fuel supply chains, leading to temporary pipeline shutdowns and regional fuel concerns. While quick action restored operations, the incident underscores the importance of pipeline resilience and emergency preparedness.
Vitol, Glencore Win $380 Million Award in Nigerian LNG Supply Dispute
Trading houses Vitol and Glencore will receive $380 million in compensation after their gas supplier, trading firm Taleveras, won a legal battle in a London court against Nigeria’s sole LNG producer for non-delivery of cargoes, court documents seen by Reuters showed.
Michigan Court Backs Permits for Enbridge’s Line 5 Pipeline Tunnel Project
A Michigan appeals court upheld permits for Enbridge’s Line 5 pipeline tunnel project, rejecting environmental and tribal challenges. The ruling allows the company to move forward, though legal and regulatory hurdles remain.
Trump's 10% Oil Tariff Could Cost Foreign Producers $10 Billion Annually, Goldman Sachs Says
Goldman Sachs said on Friday a proposed 10% U.S. oil tariff could cost foreign producers $10 billion per year, as Canadian and Latin American heavy crudes remain reliant on U.S. refiners due to limited alternative buyers and processing capabilities.
U.S. Pressures Iraq to Restart Kurdish Oil Exports Amid Iran Sanctions
U.S. President Donald Trump's administration is piling pressure on Iraq to allow Kurdish oil exports to restart or face sanctions alongside Iran, eight sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters.
ICC Overhauls Peoples Gas Pipeline Plan in Chicago, Mandates Focus on High-Risk Pipes
The Illinois Commerce Commission has ordered Peoples Gas to retire high-risk cast iron and ductile iron pipes by 2035, replacing its previous modernization program with a more targeted safety initiative.
U.S. Regulators Approve Venture Global's Plaquemines LNG Expansion, Boosting Exports
U.S. federal regulators on Wednesday gave Venture Global LNG permission to increase the export capacity of its Plaquemines, Louisiana, LNG plant.
- Trump Puts Keystone XL Pipeline Back in Discussion, Though Revival Faces Developer Resistance
- Army Corps Lists Enbridge’s Line 5 as ‘Emergency’ Project Eligible to Bypass Environmental Review
- Missouri Loses Control Over 1.5 Million-Mile Gas Pipeline Network as Feds Step In
- Energy Transfer Wins New York Court Ruling in $150 Million Pipeline Fraud Case
- $3 Billion Natural Gas Pipeline Expansion to Add 1.3 Bcf Capacity in Southeast Region
- Kinder Morgan Approves $1.4 Billion Mississippi Crossing Project to Boost Southeast Gas Supply
- Army Corps Lists Enbridge’s Line 5 as ‘Emergency’ Project Eligible to Bypass Environmental Review
- India’s GAIL Eyes U.S. LNG Deals Following Trump’s Policy Shift
- TC Energy Beats Q4 Profit Estimates, Driven by Mexico Pipelines' Success
- Saudi Arabia May Cut December Oil Prices for Asia, Sources Say
