Regulation
NARUC Establishes Natural Gas Access and Expansion Task Force
National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners President Robert F. Powelson and its Executive Committee have established a new Presidential Natural Gas Access and Expansion Task Force. Pennsylvania Commissioner John Coleman and Mississippi Commissioner Brandon Presley have been appointed a..
Alaska LNG Project Application Filed With FERC
The Alaska Gasline Development Corporation has filed an application with FERC for the Alaska LNG project.
Pence Meets with Alaska Gasline Development Corporation Over LNG Project
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence meets with the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation and Governor Bill Walker concerning the Alaska LNG Project.
Duke Energy Seeks Approval for Pipeline Project
Two hearings have been set to discuss Duke Energy's proposed natural gas pipeline construction project in Cincinnati.
FERC: All Connecticut Expansion Construction Can Proceed
FERC says Kinder Morgan can proceed with all construction activities for the Connecticut Expansion Project.
Dakota Access Company Can Keep Some Pipeline Secrets
A federal judge says Energy Transfer Partners can keep some information about the Dakota Access pipeline construction project confidential.
Public Hearing Scheduled for Pipeline Abandonment
Canada’s National Energy Board will hold a public hearing to consider an application from NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd to abandon a 165-mile section of the Peace River Mainline. The pipeline loop that is proposed for abandonment is located in Northwest Alberta. The company plans to remove associated a..
FERC Delays EIS for Two Projects
FERC has pushed back the release date of the final EIS for the Mountain Valley, Equitrans Expansion pipeline construction projects.
Water Permits Denied for Pipeline Construction Project
The New York Department of Environmental Conservation denies issuing water permits for the Northern Access pipeline construction project.
Canada Needs One Oil Pipeline Regulator: Panel
Panel says that Canada needs only one regulator to oversee oil pipeline construction projects.
PennEast Receives Favorable EIS
FERC has released a favorable final EIS for the PennEast pipeline construction project.
Minnesota House Wants Oil Pipeline to Skirt Regulator
Minnesota's House of Representatives advances legislation that would enable Enbridge's Line 3 pipeline replacement project to skirt regulators.
Virginia Pipeline Construction Projects Must Have Additional Certifications
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality says two pipeline construction projects must obtain individual 401 water quality certifications.
Senators Want More Details on Corps' Dakota Access Decisions
Democratic senators want more details concerning the Army Corps of Engineers recent decision to approve the Dakota Access pipeline construction project.
Feds Sue Sunoco over 2012 Pipeline Rupture, Spill in Ohio
CLEVELAND (AP) — The federal government is suing Sunoco Pipeline over a pipeline rupture and spill in a northeast Ohio village that forced the evacuation of 70 residents. Cleveland.com reports (http://bit.ly/2nYda3C ) the lawsuit filed last week says Sunoco found a defect in the Forstoria-Hudson pi..
Maryland Governor Signs Fracking Ban into Law
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan signed a bill Tuesday to ban the hydraulic fracturing drilling process known as fracking in Maryland, the first state where a legislature has voted to bar the practice that actually has natural gas reserves. The Republican governor signed the measure ..
Minnesota Regulators Push Back Release of Line 3 Pipeline Review
Minnesota regulators need more time to complete a draft environmental review of Enbridge's Line 3 pipeline construction project.
Pipeline Construction Project Receives Favorable EA
Millennium's Eastern System Upgrade Project gets a favorable environmental assessment from FERC.
Feds Retain Many Post-Belle Fourche Pipeline Spill Corrective Actions
PHMSA has decided to keep corrective regulations in place for the Belle Fourche Pipeline following a spill in December.
Secretary of Interior Signs Orders to Advance U.S. Energy Independence
U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke has signed two secretarial orders to advance American energy independence and a charter establishing a Royalty Policy Committee to ensure the public receives the full value of natural resources produced from federal lands. The Secretary’s orders foster resp..
Mountain Valley Pipeline Receives Water Permit
The Mountain Valley pipeline construction project receives water quality certification in West Virginia.
B.C. Government Enters into 64 Pipeline Agreements with First Nations
The British Columbia government reaches 64 agreements with First Nations for natural gas pipeline construction projects.
Tougher Pipeline Regulations Approved in California
California approves tougher pipeline regulations concerning methane.
Williams Files Application for Pipeline Project
Williams files application with FERC for the Northeast Supply Enhancement Project.
Company, US Want Dakota Access Pipeline Lake Crossing Upheld
Energy Transfer Partners and Army Corps of Engineers hope judge rules the Dakota Access pipeline construction project can cross a Missouri River reservoir.
Trump Administration Approves Keystone XL Pipeline
The Trump administration approves the Keystone XL pipeline construction project.
Sources: Keystone XL to Receive Approval Tomorrow
Tomorrow, the Trump administration is expected to approve the Keystone XL pipeline construction project.
Northeast Gas Association Launches Natural Gas Pipeline Campaign
The Northeast Gas Association has begun a year-long initiative to educate Massachusetts about the importance of natural gas pipeline construction projects.
Cascade Natural Gas Fined $1 Million for Pipeline Safety Violations
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Cascade Natural Gas has agreed to pay $1 million to settle allegations it broke state and federal pipeline safety rules. The Washington state Utilities and Transportation Commission approved the settlement Monday. Under the agreement’s terms, the company could be fined a..
Pennsylvania Regulator Rips Pipeline Protests
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — A member of Pennsylvania’s utility regulatory board says natural-gas pipeline opponents are engaging in a “jihad” and he criticized Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan’s support for banning hydraulic fracturing. Robert Powelson, a member of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission..
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