Regulation
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.
Greenpeace Lawsuit Pays Off, Maybe
Editor-in-Chief Michael Reed unpacks the legal drama between Energy Transfer and Greenpeace, as a North Dakota jury awards the pipeline company nearly $667 million in damages. While Greenpeace seeks protection under European anti-SLAPP laws, the case highlights the growing global intersection of activism, infrastructure, and legal accountability.
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.
Army Corps Lists Enbridge’s Line 5 as ‘Emergency’ Project Eligible to Bypass Environmental Review
The Army Corps of Engineers has identified over 600 energy and other infrastructure projects identified as national emergency priorities, enabling them to be fast-tracked through the environmental review process, according to new data posted on its website.
Minnesota-Wisconsin Gas Pipeline Project Awaits Regulatory Decision
The Northern Lights 2025 Expansion Project is set to boost natural gas capacity across Minnesota and Wisconsin, with key pipeline extensions and upgrades planned for completion by November 2025.
EPA Grants West Virginia Authority to Oversee Carbon Capture, Fourth State to Gain Approval
The U.S. EPA has granted West Virginia the authority to oversee carbon capture projects, making it the fourth state to receive this power. The decision aims to speed up approval processes for carbon sequestration initiatives as part of the country's broader environmental efforts.
Texas GulfLink Oil Export Project Receives U.S. Maritime Approval
Sentinel Midstream LLC, a Dallas-based crude oil midstream provider, announced that its Texas GulfLink deepwater crude oil export terminal has been approved for a deepwater port license by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration.
Venture Global to Start LNG Sales in April at Calcasieu Pass After Years of Dispute
Venture Global LNG will begin commercial operations at its Calcasieu Pass plant in Louisiana on April 15, resolving a years-long dispute with major buyers like Shell and BP.
Trump Greenlights LNG Exports, Creates Energy Council to Boost U.S. Oil and Gas Flows
U.S. President Donald Trump's administration on Friday granted a key export license to the Commonwealth LNG project in Louisiana, the first such approval after former President Joe Biden paused them early last year. Trump also signed an executive order creating an energy council to ramp up U.S. output of oil and gas.
Commonwealth LNG Clears Key Regulatory Hurdles in Development of 9.5 MTPA Facility
Commonwealth LNG has received a conditional non-FTA export authorization from the U.S. DOE, and separately received its draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). These are significant milestones in its development of a 9.5 mtpa facility in Louisiana.
- 1,000-Mile Pipeline Exit Plan by Hope Gas Alarms West Virginia Producers
- Valero Plans to Shut California Refinery, Takes $1.1 Billion Hit
- Greenpeace Ordered to Pay $667 Million to Energy Transfer Over Dakota Access Pipeline Protests
- Three Killed, Two Injured in Accident at LNG Construction Site in Texas
- Enbridge Plans $2 Billion Upgrade for North America’s Largest Crude Pipeline
- New Alternatives for Noise Reduction in Gas Pipelines
- Construction Begins on Ghana's $12 Billion Petroleum Hub, But Not Without Doubts
- Missouri Loses Control Over 1.5 Million-Mile Gas Pipeline Network as Feds Step In
- Enbridge Plans $2 Billion Upgrade for North America’s Largest Crude Pipeline
- South Dakota Governor Signs Bill Banning Eminent Domain for Carbon Pipeline
