Regulation
U.S. Plans Largest Ever Oil & Gas Lease Sale In Gulf Of Mexico
The largest oil and gas lease sale for waters in the Gulf of Mexico in U.S. history will occur on March 21st, according to an announcement by the Trump administration on Friday. Less than a year ago, a similar auction in the same body of water generated little interest from energy companies. The I..
Judge Refuses to Delay Hearing on Pipeline Land Acquisition
Federal judge refuses to delay Atlantic Coast pipeline construction project hearing.
Pipeline Firm Involved with Projects Cited for Violations
ROANOKE, Va. (AP) — A construction company hired to build a natural gas pipeline through parts of Virginia and West Virginia had previously worked on projects that were cited for environmental violations. The Roanoke Times reported Saturday that Wisconsin firm Precision Pipeline played a role in pr..
Kinder Morgan Gets Green Light On Part Of Trans Mountain Pipeline
Canada’s National Energy Board has given Kinder Morgan the go-ahead to start construction work on a tunnel entrance in British Columbia’s Burnaby Mountain that will be part of the Trans Mountain oil pipeline expansion. The board also approved the expanded pipeline’s route in the part where the tunne..
Nexus Gas Transmission HDD Activities Approved
FERC says HDD activities can commence at 11 locations along the Nexus Gas Transmission pipeline construction project.
Comment Periods for Falcon Ethane Pipeline Applications Opened and Extended in Pennsylvania
Comment period opened and extended for the Falcon Ethane pipeline construction project by Pennsylvania regulators.
Mariner East 2 HDD Activities Can Resume
Pennsylvania regulators say HDD activities can resume at one Mariner East 2 pipeline construction project location.
Maryland Official Weighs Special Conditions on Natural Gas Pipeline
Maryland official weighs placing special conditions on a natural gas pipeline construction project.
West Virginia House Votes to Boost Natural Gas Drilling
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The West Virginia House voted 60-40 on Thursday to allow drilling for natural gas beneath property where 75 percent of owners of its royalty interests agree. The bill now goes to the Senate. Supporters said the bill enables a supermajority of a property’s owners to make mo..
Saudi Arabia Vows To Cut More Production To Stabilize Oil Market
Saudi Arabia will cut additional 100,000 bpd of its oil production next month and keep its exports below 7 million bpd in March in a bid to help clear the global oversupply and counteract the recent oil market volatility. Saudi Aramco, the state oil giant, will pump 100,000 bpd less crude oil in Ma..
Colombia’s Oil Industry Faces 3 Big Problems
Colombia’s beleaguered oil patch remains under considerable pressure. Aside from falling investment and a lack of proven reserves that has led to fears that it only can support another five years of production at current rates, it continues to experience considerable disruptions and outages. The fa..
Colorado Petroleum Council Supports New Pipeline Regulations
The Colorado Petroleum Council says it supports the state's newly approved oil and gas pipeline regulations.
North Carolina Republicans Want Answers About $58M Pipeline Fund
Lawmakers in North Carolina seek answers about $58 million Atlantic Coast pipeline construction project fund.
Colorado OKs New Rules for Oil, Gas Pipelines After Fatal Blast
New oil and gas pipeline regulations approved in Colorado.
Atlantic Coast Pipeline Sues for Eminent Domain in Virginia
Eminent domain lawsuit filed in Virginia to obtain land for the Atlantic Coast pipeline construction project.
Obama-Era Methane Emissions Rule to be Replaced
The Department of Interior says it will replace an Obama-era pipeline regulation concerning methane emissions.
Ex-Venezuelan Officials Charged in Oil Bribery Probe
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — U.S. prosecutors in Houston have unsealed charges against five former Venezuelan officials in connection with an alleged major bribery scheme at Venezuela’s state-run oil giant PDVSA. Among those charged with money laundering Monday are Rafael Reiter and Deputy Energy Minist..
Bayou Bridge Pipeline Ruling Expected This Week
A federal judge is expected to soon decide whether to grant environmental groups' requests to halt work on the Bayou Bridge pipeline construction project.
Kinder Morgan Accepts B.C. Gauntlet On Trans Mountain
British Columbia threw down the gauntlet when its government said it will fight Kinder Morgan using any legal means available to permanently suspend the expansion of the Trans Mountain pipeline. Now Kinder Morgan, the operator of the pipeline, has revealed it has no intention to go gently into the g..
FERC Issues Draft EIS for Midship Project
FERC issues draft EIS for the Midship pipeline construction project.
Hungary Says Romanian Gas Deal Would End Russia's Monopoly
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungary’s prime minister says a forthcoming deal to import natural gas from neighboring Romania means that the “age of the Russian gas monopoly in Hungary is ending.” Prime Minister Viktor Orban said Friday that Hungary plans to get over 4 billion cubic meters (141 bill..
Sweeping Changes to Pipeline Project Reviews Proposed in Canada
The Government of Canada proposes extensive changes to pipeline regulations affecting future reviews of construction projects.
Judge Hears Testimony About Bayou Bridge Pipeline Environmental Impacts
Federal judge hears testimony concerning Bayou Bridge pipeline construction project environmental impacts.
Pennsylvania Pipeline Work Resumes After $12M Fine, Changes
Work resumes on the Mariner East 2 pipeline construction project.
Canada Oil Group Tells Alberta, B.C. To Get It Together
Canadian oil group tells Alberta and British Columbia to settle oil pipeline construction project dispute.
Ohio Town Accepts $7.5M Settlement in Gas Pipeline Battle
Ohio town approves $7.5 million Nexus Gas Transmission pipeline construction project settlement.
Regulators OK Discharge Permit for Pipeline Expansion Plan
West Virginia regulators approve stormwater discharge permit for Mountaineer Gas' proposed natural gas pipeline construction project.
Pipeline Builder Offers $7.5M, Land to Settle Lawsuits
Enbridge and DTE Energy offer $7.5 million to settle Nexus Gas Transmission pipeline construction lawsuits with Ohio town.
Jordan, Iraq to Construct Oil and Gas Pipeline
Iraq and Jordan agree to move ahead with a twin oil and gas pipeline construction project.
Mexico Pipeline Thefts at Record High, 10,363 Illegal Taps
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The number of illegal taps drilled into state-owned pipelines by fuel thieves in Mexico grew by more than 50 percent in 2017, with an average of about 28 illegal taps found every day. The government-owned oil company Pemex reported Wednesday that 10,363 taps were found in 2017, c..
- 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
