Regulation
Dakota Access Handling of Artifacts Dispute to Linger
Legal decision concerning the Dakota Access pipeline construction project not expected until the fall.
Discussion Paper Released on Review of Environmental and Regulatory Processes in Canada
The Government of Canada releases a discussion paper about potential reforms to pipeline regulations.
NTSB Leading Investigation into Fatal Natural Gas Explosion
LANCASTER, Pa. (AP) — The National Transportation Safety Board is leading the investigation into an apparent natural gas explosion that destroyed a Pennsylvania home and killed a utility worker. The UGI Utilities worker was checking out a reported gas odor when the house in Manor Township, near Lan..
CEPA Releases Third-Annual Transmission Pipeline Industry Performance Report
The Canadian Energy Pipeline Association (CEPA) has issues its third-annual Transmission Pipeline Industry Performance report, which indicates how the association’s members are performing in the areas of safety, the environment and socio-economic contributions. “We have a responsibility to be open,..
Virginia DEQ to Hold 5 Pipeline Water Quality Hearings
Virginia regulators schedule five public hearings concerning the Mountain Valley and Atlantic Coast pipeline construction projects.
129,000 Oil, Gas Lines Identified Near Buildings in Colorado
DENVER (AP) — Colorado has nearly 129,000 underground oil and gas pipelines within about 1,000 feet (300 meters) of occupied buildings, according to energy company reports ordered by the state after a fatal house explosion blamed on a severed gas line. Friday was the deadline for companies to test ..
Michigan Releases Draft Report on Pipelines
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — Michigan officials have released a consulting firm’s draft report listing alternatives for dealing with twin oil pipelines beneath the waterway where Lakes Huron and Michigan meet. The state commissioned the report as environmental groups push to decommission the nearly ..
Three Pipeline Permits Issued
The U.S. Department of State awards permit for pipeline construction project.
Nebraska Commission Hears Opinions on Keystone XL Pipeline
The Nebraska Public Service Commission hears comments concerning the Keystone XL pipeline construction project.
Judge Orders Pipeline Protesters off Own Property
Sunoco Logistics wins legal battle concerning the Mariner East 2 pipeline construction project.
Trump Urges 'Energy Dominance' as He Promotes Exports, Jobs
President Trump approves a petroleum pipeline construction project to Mexico.
INGAA President Praises Trump's FERC Nomination
Don Santa, president and chief executive officer of the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America, today praised the White House for announcing its intent to nominate Rich Glick as a commissioner to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. “INGAA applauds the announcement of President Trump’s ..
Trump to Nominate Richard Glick to Fill FERC Vacancy
President Donald J. Trump has announced his intent to nominate Richard Glick of Virginia to be a Member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for the remainder of a 5-year term expiring June 30, 2022. Glick currently serves as General Counsel for the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Commit..
Michigan Official Calls for Shutting Down Oil Pipeline
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — Michigan’s attorney general called Thursday for shutting down twin oil pipelines that run beneath the waterway where Lakes Huron and Michigan meet. Republican Bill Schuette said a “specific and definite timetable” should be established for decommissioning the nearly 5-mi..
API Applauds Trump Admin Action to Rescind WOTUS Rule
The American Petroleum Institute (API) applauded actions taken by the Trump administration earlier this week to rescind the 2015 Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule. “Today’s action by the administration will help spur U.S. job creation by providing the regulatory certainty needed to encourage..
API Releases Study Highlighting Natural Gas Benefits
The American Petroleum Institute (API) has released a new study conducted by ICF International on the benefits natural gas brings to the nation in terms of consumer savings, family-sustaining jobs and economic growth. The study shows that all 50 states benefit from natural gas produced domestically,..
Application for PennEast Pipeline Closed Over Deficiencies
New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection closes the application for the PennEast pipeline construction project.
Board: Pipeline Security Company Operated Without License
North Dakota regulators sue security firm hired to monitor the Dakota Access pipeline construction project.
Trump Administration Moves to Withdraw Obama Water Rule
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration moved Tuesday to roll back an Obama administration policy that protected more than half the nation’s streams from pollution but drew attacks from farmers, fossil fuel companies and property-rights groups as federal overreach. The 2015 regulation sought t..
PHMSA Seeks Nominations for Pipeline Advisory Committees
PHMSA is seeking nominations for its Gas and Liquid Pipeline Advisory Committees.
Michigan Fires Oil Pipeline Risk Assessor Over Conflict Of Interest
The state of Michigan has terminated a contract with Det Norske Veritas (DNV GL)—which was preparing a risk analysis report on Enbridge’s Line 5 pipeline below the Straits of Mackinac—over a violation of conflict of interest prohibitions contained in the contract, the Department of Environmental Qua..
Mountain Valley Review Finds Limited Environmental Impacts
FERC has released it's environmental assessment of the Mountain Valley pipeline construction project.
Hungary, Croatia Sign MoU for Pipeline Construction Project
Croatia and Hungary have signed an MoU concerning a bi-directional gas pipeline construction project.
Judge Announces Trump Won't be Defendant in Pipeline Lawsuit
Judge issues order prohibiting tribes from adding President Trump as a defendant in lawsuit concerning the Dakota Access pipeline construction project.
Australia to Restrict Gas Exports Due to Domestic Shortage
Australia’s government will restrict gas exports from next year in an effort to contain soaring energy prices in the domestic market, the prime minister said Tuesday. Australia is about to overtake Qatar as the world’s largest exporter of liquefied natural gas. But most Australians face escalating ..
Ruling on Dakota Access Pipeline Shutdown Months Away
A federal judge's ruling whether to allow operations to continue on the Dakota Access pipeline construction project is months away.
30 Trade Associations Send Letter Urging Senate to Approve FERC Nominees
30 trade associations have sent a letter to U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Democratic Leader Chuck Schemer urging them to act quickly to restore a quorum at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. In the letter, the associations claim that because FERC has lacked a quorum for mor..
Settlement Reached in 2016 Seattle Natural Gas Explosion
SEATTLE (AP) — The state’s largest energy utility will pay at least $1.5 million for a natural gas explosion in Seattle’s Greenwood neighborhood last year. The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission on Monday approved a settlement between Puget Sound Energy and commission staff reached ..
Reliability Rescue: Converting Compliance into Competitive Advantage
The oil and gas pipeline industry is increasingly encumbered by regulations with respect to the integrity and care of engineered assets. Constraints, directives and regulations from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) division of the Department of Transportation (DOT),..
Best Practices Improving Pipeline Safety
Following best practices helps companies meet pipeline regulations.
- 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
