Regulation
API: New Offshore Drilling Plan Will Strengthen U.S. Energy Security
The American Petroleum Institute (API) today announced its support for the Interior Department’s new proposal for a five-year offshore oil and natural gas leasing plan to allow greater access to energy resources in the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf, putting the U.S. on the right track towards increas..
API Names Robbins Arkansas Petroleum Council Executive Director
The American Petroleum Institute (API) today named Kelly Robbins Executive Director for the Arkansas Petroleum Council. Robbins will be replacing Tom Parker, who retired Dec. 31, 2017. “In his roles as both API Arkansas Executive Director and Southern Region Director, Tom has overseen critical mome..
Trump Moves to Vastly Expand Offshore Drilling
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration on Thursday moved to vastly expand offshore drilling from the Atlantic to the Arctic oceans with a plan that would open up federal waters off the California coast for the first time in more than three decades. The new five-year drilling plan also could ope..
Cook Inlet Advisory Council Studies Pipeline Leaks
KENAI, Alaska (AP) — The Cook Inlet Regional Citizen’s Advisory Council is almost finished with a pair of reports surveying regional pipelines and the state and federal authorities that oversee them. A natural gas leak last year in Cook Inlet spurred the surveying efforts, the Peninsula Clari..
Appalachia Underground Natural Gas Storage Project Clears 1st Test
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Plans for an underground natural gas liquids storage hub pegged as a major job creator for the chemical industry in struggling Appalachia have cleared their first big hurdle. The Appalachia Storage & Trading Hub initiative got approval Wednesday for the first of two applicat..
Pennsylvania Shuts Down Construction on Sunoco Gas Pipeline
Pennsylvania regulators order work stoppage on the Mariner East 2 pipeline construction project.
Judge Pushes Back Timeline for Minnesota Oil Pipeline
Minnesota judge delays decision whether to approve Enbridge's Line 3 pipeline construction project.
Virginia Regulator Target of Intimidation Attempt by Pipeline Protesters
Protesters of the Atlantic Coast and Mountain Valley pipeline construction projects try to intimidate Virginia regulator.
The Next Big Hurdle For Keystone XL
The Keystone XL pipeline construction project still has many obstacles to overcome, despite the recent approval of an alternate route by Nebraska regulators.
Meet APGA Chairman Greg Henderson
Greg Henderson is the 2017-18 chairman of the American Public Gas Association (APGA). APGA is the national trade association for publicly owned natural gas utilities that are owned and operated by government entities rather than stockholders. There are over 1,000 public gas utilities in the United S..
Common Sense Regulations for the Common Good
The president of the Plastics Pipe Institute says it's time for pipeline regulations affecting plastic pipe manufacturers to be amended.
Millennium’s Appeal Reaps Unexpected Benefits
Millennium Pipeline's appeal of New York's decision to deny a water permit for the Valley Lateral pipeline construction project causes regulatory conflict.
The Failure of Keystone XL
Whether or not it gets built, the Keystone XL pipeline construction represents an unproductive dialogue on energy in America.
Federal Judge Dismisses Legal Effort to Stop Gas Pipeline
Federal judge dismisses Nexus Gas Transmission pipeline construction project lawsuit.
Nebraska Panel Denies Request to Amend Keystone XL Ruling
Nebraska regulators deny requests to amend Keystone XL pipeline construction project ruling.
Poland Says Nord Stream 2 Would Harm Regional Security
Polish officials say the Nord Stream 2 pipeline construction project threatens central Europe's security.
More than $600,000 Spent on Police Gear for Pipeline Protests
According to data compiled by the Associated Press, more than $600,000 was spent on police gear to quell Dakota Access pipeline construction project protests.
FERC: Phase 1B of the Rover Pipeline Can Be Placed in Service
FERC says Energy Transfer Partners can place Phase 1B of the Rover pipeline construction project in service.
Hearing Set on Natural Gas Pipeline in Maryland
Maryland regulators schedule hearing concerning natural gas pipeline construction project.
EIA Lowers 2018 Oil Demand Growth Estimates By 40,000 Bpd
Top federal energy analysts lowered their estimates for oil demand growth in 2018 by 40,000 barrels per day, according to the Energy Information Administration’s newest monthly forecast. Still, oil demand growth in 2017 received an 80,000-bpd boost to 1.39 million bpd in the Short Term Energy Outlo..
U.S. Shale Output Rises As OPEC Production Falls To 6-Month Low
OPEC’s crude oil production dropped to a six-month low in November, while U.S. and other non-OPEC supply has grown stronger than initially expected this year, which prompted the cartel to revise up on Wednesday its estimates for non-OPEC supply growth in 2018. OPEC’s crude oil production fell by 13..
Rhode Island Regulators Vote in Support of Natural Gas Facility
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island regulators say a liquefied natural gas facility on the Providence waterfront does not violate state policy, despite the uproar from local residents. The Providence Journal reports the Coastal Resources Management Council made their decision Tuesday. While ..
New Mexico Oil and Gas Companies Sign on to Reduce Emissions
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Some of the biggest names in energy production in New Mexico have signed on to a national effort within the oil and gas industry to curb methane emissions as pressure mounts for states to enact more pollution laws. The move comes as the U.S. Interior Department announced it..
Venezuela Orders Probe into Ex-Oil Czar, UN Ambassador
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela’s chief prosecutor has launched a probe into the country’s former oil czar and ambassador to the United Nations for alleged ties to a vast corruption scheme at the state oil company, officials said Tuesday. The investigation against Rafael Ramirez comes one week ..
Judge Refuses to Dismiss Pipeline Lawsuit
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A federal judge has rejected another attempt by South Portland to dismiss a lawsuit by the Portland Pipe Line Corp. over a ban on crude oil exports. The lawsuit challenges the Clear Skies ordinance, which bans the loading of crude oil into tankers in South Portland. The..
Virginia Regulators Issue Water Quality Certification for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline
Virginia regulators approve water quality certification for the Atlantic Coast pipeline construction project.
Kinder Morgan Wins Appeal To Start Trans Mountain Work
Canada’s National Energy Board (NEB) on Thursday ruled in favor of Kinder Morgan, saying the company is not required to comply with two sections of the City of Burnaby’s bylaws as it prepares to begin construction of the Trans Mountain Expansion Project. The Project envisages the twinning of the ex..
Virginia Panel Weighs Key Approval for Atlantic Coast Pipeline
Virginia regulators to vote soon whether to grant a water quality certification for the Atlantic Coast pipeline construction project.
Michigan Panel Urges Temporary Shutdown of Mackinac Pipeline
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A government safety panel on Monday urged the temporary shutdown of twin oil pipelines in the Straits of Mackinac until their operator can finish inspections and repair coating gaps, after some members expressed concerns over a recent deal between the state and Enbridge Inc. T..
Environmental Groups File Lawsuit to Try to Block Pipeline
A coalition of environmental groups files a lawsuit against the Mountain Valley pipeline construction project.
- 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
