Regulation

Poland to Buy U.S. Liquefied Natural Gas

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s state-owned gas company says it has signed a five-year deal to buy liquefied natural gas from the U.S. through a Louisiana terminal as Europe seeks to cut its dependence on imports from Russia. The company, called PGNiG, says that starting next year the Centrica LNG C..

Dakota Watchdog Warns It Could Revoke Keystone XL Approval

South Dakota regulators say they might revoke their approval of the Keystone XL pipeline construction project if TransCanada was in breach of its license.

Pennsylvania Regulators Cite Sunoco for Pipeline Work Leaks

Pennsylvania regulators have cited Sunoco for three Mariner East 2 pipeline construction project leaks this month.

Alaska Governor Touts Pipeline Project that Faces Hurdles

Alaska's governor highlights the benefits of a proposed natural gas pipeline construction project.

Lawsuit Accuses Utilities of Jacking up Natural Gas Prices

BOSTON (AP) — A class-action lawsuit has accused two utilities of conspiring to drive up energy costs in New England in a multi-year scheme that affected millions of customers. The lawsuit filed this week in Boston federal court alleges Eversource Energy and Avangrid Inc. used their market po..

Improving Pipeline Cybersecurity with Public-Private Partnerships

From an environmental, safety, and health perspective, pipelines are widely considered the optimal mode of transporting fossil fuel products. Release failures and loss-of-life incidents remain on a downward trend that began decades ago. But with over 2.5 million miles of pipelines moving natural ga..

Climate Activist Goes on Trial for Montana Pipeline Shutdown

A trial is underway for a protester accused of shutting down oil pipeline construction projects in four states.

A New Era for Argentine Gas Pipelines

Argentina increases investment in natural gas pipeline construction projects.

Spain Well-Entrenched as Natural Gas Island

Natural gas pipeline construction projects booming in Spain.

Alternative Keystone XL Route OKed in Nebraska

Nebraska regulators approve alternate route for the Keystone XL pipeline construction project.

Nebraska's Keystone XL Vote May Not be a Clear Yes or No

As a vote approaches, it's not clear how Nebraska regulators will rule on TransCanada's Keystone XL pipeline construction project.

Atlantic Coast Pipeline Secures Another Key Federal Permit

The Atlantic Coast pipeline construction project receives key federal permit.

Keystone Pipeline Leak Won't Affect Nebraska Ruling

Nebraska official says leak won't impact route decision on the Keystone XL pipeline construction project next week.

Infrastructure Upgrades Part of PG&E's Proposed Gas Transmission and Storage Plan

Natural gas pipeline construction projects part of PG&E's Gas Transmission and Storage Plan

Judge Won't Impose Deadline in Gas Pipeline Suit

Federal judge says he won't impose deadline concerning Mountain Valley pipeline construction project lawsuit.

HDD Activities Can Resume at More Rover Pipeline Locations

FERC says HDD activities can resume at four more locations along the Rover pipeline construction project.

New Mexico County Weighs Rules for Oil and Gas Drilling

BERNALILLO, N.M. (AP) — Elected leaders in one New Mexico county are considering an ordinance that would guide energy development across a large swath of land that borders the state’s largest metropolitan area and numerous Native American communities. Sandoval County’s proposed regulations have gen..

Tribes Make Renewed Push for Pipeline Protections

Tribes want water supply protections in Dakota Access pipeline construction project.

Arctic Refuge Drilling Closer as Senate Panel Backs Bill

WASHINGTON (AP) — Oil and gas drilling in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge moved closer Wednesday as a key Senate panel approved a bill to open the remote refuge to energy exploration. The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee approved the drilling measure, 13-10. Democratic Sen. Jo..

Williams Partners Files Application for Gateway Expansion Project

Williams Partners L.P. announced today that Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC (Transco) has filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) seeking authorization for its Gateway Expansion Project, designed to create 65,000 dekatherms per day of firm transportation..

Pipeline Opponents Ask Regulators to Reconsider Approvals

Federal regulators asked to reconsider their approval of the Atlantic Coast and Mountain Valley pipeline construction projects.

US Oil and Gas 'Resurgence' Expected as Global Demand Grows

LONDON (AP) — Oil will continue growing as a source of energy for over two decades, with the U.S. set to become the undisputed leader in crude and gas production, the International Energy Agency said Tuesday. The report from the Paris-based agency will come as grim news for officials attending glob..

DOJ: Protestors Interfering With Pipeline Construction Will Be Prosecuted

The U.S. Department of Justice says it will start prosecuting pipeline construction project protesters.

Virginia Town Postpones Vote on Atlantic Coast Pipeline Easements

Virginia city postpones vote on easements for the Atlantic Coast pipeline construction project.

Appeals Court: Judge Correct in Allowing Police to Use Harsh Methods to Quell Protests

Appeals court says a federal judge was correct in allowing police to use harsh tactics to stop Dakota Access pipeline construction project protests.

Lawsuit Seeks to Stop Work on NEXUS Pipeline

Environmental groups file a lawsuit against the Nexus Gas Transmission pipeline construction project.

Halliburton's Lesar Receives API's Top Honor

API has awarded its highest honor – the Gold Medal for Distinguished Achievement – to David J. Lesar, Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of Halliburton Company. “Dave’s visionary leadership in the industry and generosity to the community made him an easy choice for API’s highest honor,” A..

The War That Would Transform Oil Markets

A fire erupted at an oil pipeline connecting Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, and the two Arab allies are pointing the finger at Tehran. Iranian officials denied any involvement, but the incident is the latest in a series of events that are intensifying conflict between the Middle Eastern rivals. The oil ..

Virginia Town Voting on Atlantic Coast Pipeline Easements

Virginia town to vote tomorrow whether to approve Atlantic Coast pipeline construction project easements.

Nebraska Officials to Rule on Keystone XL Route Next Week

Nebraska regulators to rule on the proposes route of the Keystone XL pipeline construction project next week.