Regulation

Senators Raise Concerns Over PennEast Pipeline

New Jersey's Democratic Senators have concerns over the PennEast pipeline construction project.

South Dakota, Iowa Confirm Dakota Access Vandalism

Iowa and South Dakota authorities confirm the Dakota Access pipeline construction project was vandalized.

Appeals Court Refuses to Stop Oil in Dakota Access Pipeline

A federal appeals court denied a tribal request to halt work on the Dakota Access pipeline construction project.

Judge Combines 4 Tribal Suits Over Dakota Access Pipeline

Judge combines four tribal lawsuits concerning the Dakota Access pipeline construction project.

Taxpayers May be on Hook for Pipeline Protest Costs

American taxpayers may be forced to pay as North Dakota hopes to recoup money spent on Dakota Access pipeline construction project protests.

Tribes Opposing Oil Pipeline Turn to Federal Appeals Court

Tribes ask federal appeals court to halt the imminent flow of oil from the Dakota Access pipeline construction project.

Interior Dept. Pulls Obama-Era Rule on Fracking on Public Land

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is rolling back an Obama administration rule requiring companies that drill for oil and natural gas on federal lands to disclose chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing, better known as fracking. The administration said in court papers Wednesday that it is ..

Judge Won't Stop Oil from Flowing Through Dakota Access Pipeline

Federal judge refuses to halt the Dakota Access pipeline construction project, yet again.

Company Asks Judge to Reject Tribal Plea on Oil Pipeline

Energy Transfer Partners asks judge to reject tribes' request to halt the Dakota Access pipeline construction project.

Tribes Ask Judge to Stop Oil From Flowing Through Dakota Access Pipeline

Two Native American tribes ask federal judge to stop the Dakota Access pipeline construction project yet again.

Cleanup Finished at Pipeline Protest Camps

Cleanup finished at three Dakota Access pipeline construction project protest camps in North Dakota.

EU Solves Antitrust Spat with Russia's State Gas Producer

BRUSSELS (AP) — Russia’s state-owned gas producer, Gazprom, has agreed to a series of concessions to address the European Union’s concerns about its market dominance in the supply of energy to Eastern Europe. The EU’s executive Commission said Monday that Gazprom has agreed to price gas at market c..

Tillerson Recuses Himself from Keystone Pipeline Decision

Rex Tillerson recuses himself from the approval process for TransCanada's Keystone XL pipeline construction project.

Judge Won't Stop Construction of Dakota Access Pipeline

Federal judge declines to stop the Dakota Access pipeline construction project.

US, Tribal Officials Want Pipeline Documents Released

U.S. and tribal officials want documents concerning the Dakota Access pipeline construction project to be released to the public.

FERC Says Rover Pipeline Construction Can Begin

FERC rules that work can begin on the Rover pipeline construction project.

Keystone Pipeline Won't Have to be Built Using US Steel

The Keystone XL pipeline construction project won't have to be built using American steel.

EPA Withdraws Obama-Era Request for Data on Oil, Natural Gas

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency said Thursday it is withdrawing an Obama-era request that oil and natural gas companies provide information on methane emissions at oil and gas operations. EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt said the withdrawal is effective immediately, adding that ..

2 More Dakota Access Protest Camps Close; Only 1 Left

Two more Dakota Access pipeline construction project protest camps shut down in North Dakota.

North Dakota Governor Approves Pipeline Legislation

North Dakota stiffens penalties for protests of pipeline construction projects.

Regulators Want Closer at Peoples Gas Pipeline Program

PRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois Commerce Commission has voted to take a closer look at the progress, costs and the impact on rates of Peoples Gas’ multibillion dollar pipeline replacement program. Peoples Gas received legislative approval in 2013 to charge customers for a 20-year program to re..

North Dakota Could Gain $110 Million Annually from Pipeline

North Dakota projected to gain more than $110 million annually in tax revenue from the Dakota Access pipeline construction project.

Trump’s Pipeline Plans Threaten The Free Market

President Trump's edict that all U.S. pipeline construction projects must be built using American steel may cause major issues.

Murphy Oil Fined Over Pipeline Spill

The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) has issued a $172, 500 administrative penalty to Murphy Oil Company for a 2015 pipeline spill near Peace River. The spill, which went undetected from approximately January 15 to March 1, 2015, released 1,429 m3 of condensate into the environment. Murphy has since ..

Application Filed for LNG Project

Plaque mines LNG files application with FERC for an export terminal and a pipeline construction project.

Two Pipeline Projects Receive Favorable Draft EIS

FERC says the Mountaineer XPress Gulf XPress pipeline construction projects would have minimal environmental impacts if appropriate safeguards are taken.

Canadian Pipeline Gets Environmental Thumbs Up

British Columbia awards TransCanada's Towerbirch Expansion Project a favorable environmental assessment.

Montana Lawmakers Consider Stricter Pipeline Regulations

Montana lawmakers consider approving tougher pipeline regulations.

Gas Pipeline in New Jersey Approved

A natural gas pipeline is approved in New Jersey.

Dakota Access Pipeline Could be Operating Within Weeks

The Dakota Access pipeline construction project could be completed in weeks.