Regulation
The Hurdles Never Seem to End for Keystone XL
TransCanada continues to encounter hurdles concerning the Keystone XL pipeline construction project.
INGAA Leader Urges Industry to ‘Do a Better Job Telling Our Story’
Iroquois Pipeline Operating Co, President Jeff Bruner was recently elected as 2018 chairman of the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA). During his 25-year career at Iroquois, he served as vice president, general counsel and secretary before being named president in 2013. Bruner is ..
North Dakota Oil Industry Missed Natural Gas Flaring Target in October
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Revised numbers show North Dakota’s oil industry failed to meet the state’s natural gas flaring goals in October. The latest numbers from the Mineral Resources Department show the industry flared slightly more than 16 percent of natural gas produced in October — not 15 percent..
PennEast Pipeline Approved
FERC approves the PennEast pipeline construction project.
Environmental Groups Challenge Key Approval for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline
Environmental groups take legal action concerning key Atlantic Coast pipeline construction project approval.
Construction Permit Awarded for Second TurkStream Offshore Pipeline
Gazprom receives permit for the TurkStream pipeline construction project.
US Oil Output is Booming and Seen Outpacing Saudis, Russia
PARIS (AP) — A global energy agency says that U.S. oil production is booming and is forecast to top that of heavyweights Saudi Arabia and Russia this year. The International Energy Agency said in its monthly market report released Friday that U.S. oil production, which has already risen to its high..
Dakota Access Protester Accused in Shooting Arrested
Woman accused of shooting at law enforcement officials during the Dakota Access pipeline construction project arrested for violating terms of pretrial release.
EIA: Shale Oil Output To Rise By 1.8 Million Bpd Through Q1 2019
American crude oil output is set to rise by 1.8 million barrels per day from the nation’s largest shale producing areas over the next year, according to new forecasts by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Just next month, national output will climb up 111,000 bpd. The Drilling Produ..
API President to Step Down in August
After 10 years running one of Washington’s most influential associations covering all aspects of the oil and natural gas sector, API President and CEO Jack Gerard today announced he will step down when his current contract ends in August 2018. Until then, he will continue to direct the association’s..
Pipeline Protester Accused in Dakota Access Shooting Reaches Plea Deal
Dakota Access pipeline construction project protester reaches plea agreement.
Groups Opposing Planned Pipeline Sue Company for Records
Environmental groups file lawsuit to get access to records concerning the Bayou Bridge pipeline construction project.
North Dakota Oil Output Cut Back to Meet Gas Capture Rules
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Fearing sanctions by the state, some North Dakota oil drillers have begun cutting output to control the amount of natural gas that’s being burned off at well sites and wasted as a byproduct of crude production, industry and state officials say. Rebounding oil prices and techno..
Michigan Tech Engineer to Lead Line 5 Study
Michigan Technological University professor selected to lead Line 5 pipeline construction project study.
Pipeline Construction Project Application Filed
Application filed for a natural gas pipeline construction project in Pennsylvania.
Groups Sue to Block Construction of Louisiana Oil Pipeline
Environmental groups take legal action against the Bayou Bridge pipeline construction project.
FERC Denies Constitution Pipeline Water Permit Petition
FERC denies a petition to overturn New York's denial of water quality certification for the Constitution pipeline construction project.
Trans Mountain Expansion Route Hearing Set for Next Week
The National Energy Board (NEB) will hold an oral hearing beginning Jan. 15, 2018 to consider an application from Kinder Morgan to alter part of the proposed route for the Trans Mountain Expansion Project in the City of Chilliwack, British Columbia. The company applied to the NEB under section 21 o..
EIA Boosts World Oil Demand Forecast For 2018 By 100,000 Bpd
World oil demand in 2018 is set to grow by an additional 100,000 barrels per day, according to the latest revision to the figure by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The forecast, which was part of the agency’s Short-Term Energy Outlook for January, also said that the 2019 demand figure w..
Trump’s Plan Makes 65 Billion BOE Available For Drilling
Rystad Energy expects the Trump administration’s new oil and gas leasing plan to make 65 billion barrels of oil equivalent newly available to fossil fuel exploration and production companies, according to a new report by Reuters. “Looking purely at areas that are potentially going to come out of re..
Oil Companies Dispute Climate Lawsuit Claims
NEW YORK (AP) — Some of the oil companies being sued by New York City over claims they contributed to global warming are disputing the allegation. Mayor Bill de Blasio says the city will be seeking billions in the lawsuit to recoup money spent by the city for resiliency efforts related to cli..
Trump Administration Says No Oil Drilling off Florida Coast
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The Trump administration said Tuesday it would not allow oil drilling off the coast of Florida, abruptly reversing course under pressure from Republican Gov. Rick Scott. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke said after a brief meeting with Scott at the Tallahassee airport that dril..
NYC Sues Oil Companies over Climate Change
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City is suing five major oil companies, claiming they have contributed to global warming. Mayor Bill de Blasio says the city will be seeking billions in the lawsuit to recoup money spent by the city for resiliency efforts related to climate change. The defendants in the ci..
FERC Sued over Mountain Valley Pipeline Approval
FERC sued over its decision to approve the Mountain Valley pipeline construction project.
Minnesota Regulators Seek to Limit Delay in Line 3 Decision
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission has decided to stick close to its original timeline for deciding whether to approve Enbridge Energy’s proposal to replace its aging Line 3 crude oil pipeline across northern Minnesota. The April 30 target came into question after the ..
Colorado Debates New Pipeline Regulations after Fatal Explosion
Colorado considers approving new oil and gas pipeline regulations in wake of April 2017 explosion.
North Dakota Officials: Proposed Pipeline Can Accommodate Rising Production
North Dakota officials say ONEOK's proposed 900-mile Elk Creek pipeline construction project will help accommodate increasing production in the state.
Judge Won't Delay Dakota Access Shooting Suspect's Trial
Federal judge refuses to delay trial for woman accused of shooting at law enforcement officers during the Dakota Access pipeline construction project.
Alaska May Open up Again for Oil Leasing, but Risks Linger
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — President Donald Trump’s plan to open America’s oceans to petroleum drilling drew condemnation from West Coast and Florida governors but was welcomed in the state where most lease sales could be held. Alaska Gov. Bill Walker, an independent facing re-election this year, emb..
Pipeline Protester Convicted of Felony, Sentence Deferred
Judge convicts Dakota Access pipeline construction project protester of a felony.
- 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
