Regulation
Pipeline Projects in Limbo as Energy Commissioner Departs
FERC's lack of a quorum leaves U.S. natural gas pipeline construction projects in limbo.
FERC Makes Major Staff Changes
Cheryl LaFleur, Acting Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, has announced the following staff changes: Ann Miles, the Director of the Office of Energy Projects (OEP), previously announced her retirement effective February 18. Miles has been with FERC for more than 30 years, play..
Senator: Corps Told to Approve Dakota Pipeline Easement
The Army Corps of Engineers ordered to approve easement for the Dakota Access Pipeline construction project.
NEB Finalizes New Pipeline Regulation
Canada's National Energy Board has passed new pipeline regulations requiring emergency management program information to be publicly available online.
Rhode Island GOP Leader Asks Trump to Jumpstart Pipeline
Rhode Island lawmaker asks Trump to help push pipeline construction project forward.
ND Bill Aims to Curb Pipeline Protests
North Dakota lawmakers propose legislation that would criminalize pipeline construction project protests.
Approval Rescinded for Two TransCanada Projects
The National Energy Board has rescinded approval of TransCanada's Energy East and Eastern Mainline pipeline construction projects.
Enbridge's Line 10 Westover Segment Replacement Project Approved
Canada's National Energy Board has approved Enbridge's Line 10 Westover Segment Replacement Project.
TransCanada Makes New Application for Keystone XL
TransCanada submits application for the Keystone XL pipeline construction project.
INGAA President: FERC Needs to Move Swiftly to Fill Vacancies
Don Santa, president and chief executive officer of the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America, today commented on Norman Bay’s decision to resign from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, effective February 3. “We appreciate Norman Bay for his service and dedication to the commission,”..
Judge Orders PG&E to Run Ads Publicizing Pipeline Safety Convictions
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday sentenced California’s largest utility to pay a $3 million fine and run television commercials publicizing its pipeline safety convictions as punishment in a criminal case stemming from a deadly natural-gas explosion in the San Francisco Bay Area. U...
LaFleur Selected as FERC Acting Chairman
President Donald Trump has chosen Cheryl LaFleur as Acting Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. “It is an honor to again be asked to serve as Acting Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and I thank President Trump for the opportunity,” LaFleur said. “While I recogn..
National Fuel Pushes Back In-Service Date on Northern Access Expansion
National Fuel Gas says the Northern Access Pipeline construction project will now be finished in 2018.
Judge Postpones Sentencing of PG&E
A federal judge delays sentencing PG&E for violating pipeline safety regulations.
Trump to Sign Orders Advancing Keystone, Dakota Pipelines
President Donald Trump will sign orders to move the Keystone XL and Dakota Access pipeline construction projects forward.
NJ Natural Gas Pipeline Plan Gets Do-Over
A proposed natural gas pipeline construction project in New Jersey to be reevaluated.
FERC Pushes Back Review of PennEast Pipeline
FERC delays environmental review of the PennEast Pipeline construction project yet again.
How EPA Regulations Change Ways We Look at Gas Leaks
New EPA pipeline regulations are changing how companies evaluate and analyze gas leaks.
How Trump Could Change LNG Markets
It is unclear how Donald Trump will rule on American LNG pipeline construction projects.
TransCanada Gains FERC OK to Construct Leach Xpress, Rayne XPress Projects
TransCanada's Leach XPress and Rayne XPress Pipeline construction projects receive approval.
FERC to Investigate Rates Charged by Two Interstate Pipeline Companies
FERC will launch Natural Gas Act section 5 investigations of the rates charged by Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America LLC and Wyoming Interstate Company, L.L.C. to determine if the companies may be substantially over-recovering their costs, resulting in unjust and unreasonable rates. The agency..
PHMSA Requires Faster Notification Following Pipeline Accidents
New pipeline regulations from PHMSA require quicker notification following accidents.
Controversial Pipeline Wins Latest Round with Landowners
Judge overrules challenge to block land surveyors for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline construction project.
Pipeline Ruptures Lead to Settlement with Oklahoma Company
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — A subsidiary of Magellan Midstream Partners will complete $16 million in upgrades to pipelines and pay a $2 million fine as part of a federal settlement following pipeline ruptures in three states. Federal officials said in a statement Thursday that the first incident occu..
The U.S. Is Shaping Up For Another Pipeline Saga
The Bayou Bridge Pipeline construction project could be face major opposition.
Judge Lets Federal Flaring Rules Take Effect During Lawsuit
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — New nationwide rules to curtail the practice of burning off excess natural gas from oil and gas wells on federal land took effect as scheduled Tuesday after a judge said he saw no urgent reason to block them while a lawsuit moves ahead. U.S. District Judge Scott Skavdahl in Ca..
Army Undertakes Dakota Access Oil Pipeline Environmental Study
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has begun the process of launching an environmental study into the Dakota Access Pipeline construction project.
Dakota Access Company Seeks to Block Pipeline Study
Energy Transfer Partners wants judge to block environmental study of the Dakota Access Pipeline construction project.
National Grid Reaffirms Support of Access Northeast
National Grid restates its support for the Access Northeast Pipeline construction project with the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission.
PHMSA Completes Rulemaking for Hazardous Liquid Pipelines
PHMSA signs new regulations for hazardous liquid pipelines.
- 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
