Regulation
BP Spill Produces Pressure For Pipeline Safety Revisions; House Committee Ups DWSRF Authorization Levels
While the impact of the BP oil spill on offshore oil and gas development is already obvious, its impact on pipeline safety is less so, despite what promise to be ramifications. That was clear from the hearings in the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on May 20 where both Democrats and Republicans peppered Cynthia Quarterman, the new administrator of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, with questions about the agency's existing plans for oil and gas accidents.
BP Accident Imperils Offshore Gas Expansion; Consideration Of Renewable Incentives Worries Gas Advocates
Despite the different and superior safety profile for offshore natural gas exploration, the BP deepwater oil spill may well dissuade Congress from approving the addition by the Obama administration of gas-rich areas to the Minerals Management Service (MMS) 2007-2012 leasing plan.
El Paso Receives FERC Approval For Ruby Pipeline
El Paso Corporation has received Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approval for its Ruby Pipeline project. Ruby is a 675-mile, 42-inch interstate natural gas pipeline that will access significant Rockies supplies and make them available to consuming markets in California, Nevada and the Pacific Northwest.
Greenhouse Gas Reporting For Transmission Companies; Pipeline Safety Issues Crop Up
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) softened some of the prospective greenhouse gas (GHG) monitoring requirements for the natural gas transmission companies but the supplemental rule the agency published March 22 left the industry miffed nonetheless.
Technology Makes Gas Available But Brings New Problems As Well
Score another victory for technology! U.S. natural gas supplies have the potential of increasing by 20-40% because of advances in two major oil and gas field technologies. Increased abilities to do horizontal drilling and better ways to open shale gas formations - “fracing” – is resulting in new supplies of this major U.S. fuel.
ENTELEC 2010 Conference And Expo
The Energy Telecommunication and Electrical Association (ENTELEC), is an energy industry user group that focuses on communications and control technologies used by petroleum, natural gas, pipeline and electric utilities. In anticipation of this year’s ENTELEC 2010 Conference and Expo, scheduled April 13-15, 2010 at the George R. Brown Convention Center, a few of the group’s members recently sat down to discuss current issues affecting the industry.
New Congressional Inquiries On Hydraulic Fracturing; EPA Delays Compression Station Rule; GHG Limits Face New Hurdle
Congressional concern about "fracking" took another step forward when the chairman of the House Energy & Commerce Committee sent letters to eight companies asking for details on the chemicals they use during horizontal drilling of shale gas deposits.
Denali Files Open Season Plan for Alaska North Slope Gas Project
Denali - The Alaska Gas Pipeline filed its open season plan with FERC April 7th. The filing outlines the commercial terms, technical plans, estimated costs and projected rates for the project.
Natural Gas Companies Wary Of EPA Involvement In Fracturing Regulation; Natural Gas Sectors Nervous About EPA GHG Tailoring Rule
The ExxonMobil purchase of XTO Energy has sparked new congressional interest in the environmental safety of horizontal shale gas drilling, a concern also lately exhibited by the EPA.
New EPA Ozone Standards Opportunity for Natural Gas Growth
Non-profit organization American Clean Skies Foundation (ACSF) filed comments with the EPA March 22 stating that the EPA's tougher proposed air quality standards for ozone could be met, in part, by greater use of natural gas for power generation and transportation.
IHS CERA/World Economic Forum Report: Energy Efficiency Has Moved to Top of Energy Agenda
The need to address climate change and the expected surge in energy demand from the developing world have moved energy efficiency to the top of the agenda for government and business, according to a new report by IHS Cambridge Energy Research Associates (IHS CERA) and the World Economic Forum.
FERC Juggles Proxy Group In Kern River; Wellinghoff Named Acting FERC Chairman; FERC Punishes Open Season Rule Breakers
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Clean Over Green: Oil And Gas in a Low-Carbon Future
Even with the world having reached a modicum of consensus in Copenhagen, it is becoming clear that the global obsession with anything green has subsided. This is a good thing. We can now move from breathless anticipation of a green dawn, to the more sober work of systematically and thoughtfully building toward a low-carbon future.
FERC Approves Pipeline And LNG Terminal
The FERC has authorized construction of the Jordan Cove terminal for LNG imports and a related pipeline project in Oregon.
New Control Room Management Regulations Require Structured Management Approach
On Dec. 3, 2009, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) published its final regulations for control room management (CRM). These regulations were the result of a multi-year effort to address concerns expressed by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
Democratic Future Darkens Prospects For LNG Approvals
FERC's gas infrastructure conference on Nov. 21 touched on LNG pricing and terminal construction, but never got into the political issues which are likely to bear on FERC’s approval of new LNG terminals.
Climate Change Agenda Accentuates Questions Of Gas Transmission Adequacy
Worries about potential escalating demand for natural gas from electric utilities and industrials forced to switch fuels because of climate change legislation from Congress was the major factor behind the FERC natural gas infrastructure workshop Nov. 21.
Natural Gas Is The Key To Our Low-Carbon Future
From Copenhagen to the U.S. Congress, policymakers are deeply engaged on climate change and looking for innovative solutions to advance a low-carbon future. Not enough of the conversation has focused on the vast opportunity found right here in North America in clean, abundant natural gas.
FERC Approves $2.45 Billion Florida Pipeline Expansion
FERC has approved Florida Gas Transmission Company's $2.45 billion Phase VIII natural gas pipeline expansion project, which will transport gas to power plants throughout the Sunshine State.
FERC Approves Park And Loan Service On Quest Midstreams KPC Pipeline
FERC has approved Park and Loan service on Quest Midstream Partners L.P.’s KPC Pipeline.
Natural Gas Price, Supply Concerns Bedevil Climate Change Bill
A Senate climate change bill passed in early November by the Environment and Public Works Committee will probably be pushed aside by a version more acceptable to Republicans and moderate Democrats.
Lincoln Electric Awarded Recovery Dollars for Wind Installation
Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland announced Nov. 29 that 25 Ohio solar and wind projects will receive more than $13 million in grants funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act's State Energy Program.
Florida Raises "Significant National Issue" In FERC Consideration Of FGT Project
The state of Florida is pressing FERC to put conditions on its approval of Florida Gas Transmission Company, LLC's Phase VIII Expansion Project.
Mears Hosts Workshop On ECDA For Cased Pipelines
Mears invited a group of customers to its state-of-the-art test-and-research facility for a hands-on workshop of External Corrosion Direct Assessment (ECDA) applications of cased pipes.
Dominion Seeks Approval For Appalachian Gateway Project
Dominion has requested the FERC pre-filing process for its proposed Appalachian Gateway Project.
Transco Wins Approval For Added Gas Service To Southeast
FERC has approved a proposal by Williams to expand its Transco natural gas pipeline by 308,500 Dth/d to serve markets in the southeastern United States.
Gas Deregulation Valuable After 30 Year Transformation
Thirty years ago, with the passage of the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 (NGPA) as part of the much bigger National Energy Act, the long journey to deregulate natural gas sales in interstate commerce started!
FERC Issues Draft EIS For Bison Pipeline
FERC has prepared a draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Bison Pipeline proposed from Dead Horse, WY to Morton County, ND.
Legislation to Require Companies to Reveal Payments to Govenrments Introduced in U.S. Senate
U.S. senators have introduced legislation Sept. 23 to require companies to reveal payments made to U.S. and foreign governments for oil, gas and minerals in an effort to reverse the "resource curse."
INGAA Pushes For Limiting ESA Consultation Procedures
Pipeline and other construction industries are pressing the federal government to make it easier for projects to pass muster with the Endangered Species Act.
- Trump Aims to Revive 1,200-Mile Keystone XL Pipeline Despite Major Challenges
- Valero Considers All Options, Including Sale, for California Refineries Amid Regulatory Pressure
- ConocoPhillips Eyes Sale of $1 Billion Permian Assets Amid Marathon Acquisition
- ONEOK Agrees to Sell Interstate Gas Pipelines to DT Midstream for $1.2 Billion
- Energy Transfer Reaches FID on $2.7 Billion, 2.2 Bcf/d Permian Pipeline
- U.S. LNG Export Growth Faces Uncertainty as Trump’s Tariff Proposal Looms, Analysts Say
- Tullow Oil on Track to Deliver $600 Million Free Cash Flow Over Next 2 Years
- Energy Transfer Reaches FID on $2.7 Billion, 2.2 Bcf/d Permian Pipeline
- GOP Lawmakers Slam New York for Blocking $500 Million Pipeline Project
- Texas Oil Company Challenges $250 Million Insurance Collateral Demand for Pipeline, Offshore Operations
