Regulation

Trump Vowed Swift LNG Approvals, but Advisers Urge Patience to Avoid Legal Pitfalls

Advisers to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump are urging him to take a patient approach to restarting approvals for liquefied natural gas export licenses, fearing rapid approvals will only get overturned in court, according to two sources familiar with the discussions.

Sudan Resumes Oil Exports to Port Sudan, Lifts Force Majeure on Pipeline

Sudan has lifted a nearly year-long force majeure on the transport of crude oil from its neighbor South Sudan to a port on the Red Sea after security conditions improved, according to a letter seen by Reuters on Monday.

U.S. Oil Executives See Faster Permitting Under Trump: Dallas Fed

U.S. energy executives expect faster permitting times for drilling on federal lands under President-elect Donald Trump, according to a Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas survey released on Thursday.

EPA Issues First Underground Injection Permits for Carbon Storage in California

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued its first Underground Injection Control Class VI well permits in California, allowing for carbon sequestration at a site in Kern County.

FERC Rejects Effort to Regulate Williams’ Gathering Line

(P&GJ) — The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) just gave a big boost to interstate pipelines that are considering new connections between shale fields and customers.

Steelhead LNG Files Lawsuit Against Cedar LNG, Pembina, and ARC Resources

Steelhead LNG, a Vancouver-based liquefied natural gas developer, has initiated legal proceedings in British Columbia against Cedar LNG, Pembina Pipeline Corporation, and ARC Resources Ltd., alleging unauthorized use of proprietary information related to LNG facility development.

Court Temporarily Halts Construction of Tennessee Pipeline

(P&GJ) — Environmental opposition continues to bedevil proposed pipeline projects, both at the state and federal level, and Kinder Morgan’s Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company’s Cumberland Pipeline project is the latest poster child.

Whiting Refinery Back to Normal Following Pipeline Leak, BP Says

BP's 435,000-barrel-per-day (bpd) Whiting, Indiana, refinery was operating normally following a leak from a pipeline that transports liquid material, the company said.

Cerilon GTL Secures Final Permit for North Dakota Gas-to-Liquids Facility

Cerilon GTL has received the final major permit required to move forward with its innovative gas-to-liquids (GTL) facility near Williston, North Dakota.

Venture Global LNG Seeks Force Majeure Extension to 2025, IPO Filing Reveals

Venture Global LNG wants to extend the force majeure at its Calcasieu Pass liquefied natural gas plant in Louisiana to 2025, delaying first supplies under long-term contracts to three years after starting production, according to its initial public offering document.

Texas Connector Pipeline Seeks Route Cuts, Compressor Upgrades in FERC Filing

Texas Connector Pipeline LLC has filed for approval to amend its Texas project, focusing on changes to routing and compression capacity. The revisions aim to improve the efficiency of the pipeline system in Jefferson and Orange counties, with a decision expected in 2025.

Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub Formalizes Agreement with Mitsubishi Hydrogen Infrastructure

The agreement enables MHI H2I’s Boardman Hydrogen Hub project to access federal funding under the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) H2Hubs Program, a major initiative to decarbonize the U.S. energy sector.

U.S. Imposes New Sanctions on Entities Linked to Nord Stream 2 Pipeline

The United States issued fresh sanctions on Wednesday on several Russia-based entities over their involvement in the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, the State Department said, including new measures against the operator of the project.

Biden Administration Warns of Risks in LNG Export Expansion, Cites Price and Emissions Concerns

The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden released a long-awaited study on the economic and environmental impacts of liquefied natural gas exports on Tuesday, saying the results underscored the need for a cautious approach to new permits.

Venture Global Produces First LNG at Plaquemines Plant, Edging Out Competitors

Venture Global LNG has produced its first liquefied natural gas from the Plaquemines plant in Louisiana, marking the first new U.S. LNG production in two years. The plant positions Venture Global as a leader in fast-tracked LNG development, with commissioning extending into 2027.

Texas Oil Company Challenges $250 Million Insurance Collateral Demand for Pipeline, Offshore Operations

An independent Texas oil and gas producer is striking back against a group of insurance companies, which collectively are seeking $250 million in collateral beyond what the oil company has already contracted for bonds backing its production activities.

DOE Holds Up Louisiana LNG Approvals Pending FERC Reviews

The U.S. Department of Energy said on Tuesday it is not able to complete reviews of two liquefied natural gas projects in Louisiana until an independent regulatory body finishes its environmental assessments.

GOP Lawmakers Slam New York for Blocking $500 Million Pipeline Project

In a Dec. 5 letter addressed to Governor Hochul, Republican lawmakers from New York and Pennsylvania expressed strong criticism of New York State's decision to block the Northern Access Pipeline, a $500 million natural gas infrastructure project.

Shell, Greenpeace Settle Lawsuit Over Protest on Oil Vessel

British oil and gas major Shell on Tuesday settled a London lawsuit it brought against environmental group Greenpeace after activists boarded a Shell oil production vessel last year.

Ameresco, Republic Services Launch RNG Plant at Illinois Landfill

Ameresco Inc. and Republic Services have begun operations at a renewable natural gas (RNG) facility located at Republic Services’ Roxana Landfill in Edwardsville, Illinois.

Trump’s Pledge to Lift LNG Exports Cap Not a Concern, Qatar Energy Minister Says

(Reuters) – Qatar has no concerns about U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's promise to lift a cap on liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports, Qatar's Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi said on Saturday, adding his country would cope with any competition.

Energy Transfer Reaches FID on $2.7 Billion, 2.2 Bcf/d Permian Pipeline

Energy Transfer has announced a final investment decision (FID) to build the Hugh Brinson Pipeline, a $2.7 billion intrastate natural gas pipeline designed to move Permian Basin production to key Texas markets and trading hubs.

Venture Global Challenges FERC's Call for Additional LNG Environmental Review

Venture Global LNG on Wednesday slammed a U.S. call for an additional environmental review of a proposed Louisiana LNG project as unnecessary, adding that it will be ready to begin construction once the project gets a final go-ahead.

Nut Tree and Caspian Urge Martin Midstream Unitholders to Reject Merger with MRMC

Nut Tree and Caspian Capital argue that MMLP’s merger proposal relies on a "deeply flawed" valuation and disproportionately benefits Ruben Martin III, MRMC's controlling figure, at the expense of unitholders.

Biden Administration Disburses Over $100 Billion in Clean Energy Grants as Term Winds Down

U.S. President Joe Biden's administration has awarded over $100 billion in grants created by its signature climate law, the Inflation Reduction Act, a senior administration official said.

NDT, Aramco to Launch 56-Inch Inspection Tool

(P&GJ) — Innovative inline inspection technologies NDT Global launched a 56-inch ultrasonic inline inspection tool, which was developed in collaboration oil and gas company Aramco.

Guyana’s $2 Billion Gas-to-Energy Project Secures Initial U.S. Loan Support

Guyana’s $2 billion gas-to-energy project has secured preliminary approval for a $500 million U.S. ExIm Bank loan guarantee. The project, including a 300-MW power plant and gas processing facility, aims to cut power costs by 50%.

Trump Aims to Revive 1,200-Mile Keystone XL Pipeline Despite Major Challenges

Originally proposed by Canadian firm TC Energy in 2010, the project faced repeated policy shifts: rejected under President Obama in 2015, approved by Trump in 2017, and canceled again by President Biden in 2021.

Austrian Expert: OMV Could Legally End Gas Contracts with Gazprom

An Austrian legal expert suggests OMV could legally terminate its gas supply contract with Gazprom, citing contractual defaults and Swedish law provisions, amid ongoing disputes and halted supplies.

Judge Dismisses $1.3 Billion Lawsuit Against Texas LNG Builders Over 2022 Explosion

A U.S. bankruptcy judge has dismissed two lawsuits seeking damages totaling $1.3 billion against Zachry Industrial Inc. and its joint venture partners stemming from an explosion that damaged Freeport LNG’s Freeport, Texas facility in June 2022.

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