Business News
Pennsylvania Fines Sunoco Mariner East 2 NGL Pipeline for Drilling Fluid Spills
Pennsylvania has fined Energy Transfer for drilling fluid spills during the construction of its Mariner East 2 natural gas liquids pipeline.
Rule Allowing LNG Rail Shipments in U.S. Challenged in Court
A new PHMSA rule allowing for LNG shipments by rail, set to take effect in the coming days is being challenged by a group of environmental organizations.
Federal Judge Allows North Dakota to Pursue Protest Reimbursements
A federal judge ruled on Wednesday that North Dakota may pursue reimbursement from the federal government for costs the state incurred in relation to protests against the Dakota Access pipeline.
U.S. Natural Gas Futures Jump to 8-Month High on Rising LNG Exports, Hot Weather
U.S. natural gas futures jumped to an eight-month high on Tuesday on rising liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports and forecasts for high air conditioning demand over the next two weeks.
China Ramps up U.S. Oil Purchases Ahead of Trade Deal Review — Sources
Shipments of U.S. crude oil into China are expected to rise in the coming weeks as the two countries begin to review a trade agreement signed in January.
Gas Pipeline to China's First Major Independent LNG Terminal Complete
Work has been completed on a subsea gas pipeline connecting the country's first major privately owned terminal with a local gas grid.
New Mexico Close to Adopting Oil and Gas Water Rules
Energy regulators in New Mexico are close to adopting a new set of environmental rules regulating produced water from oil and gas operations.
Australia Bucks the Global Trend, Goes with Natural Gas Over Renewables: Russell
Australia's conservative government appears to be pivoting away from backing coal for future energy needs but hasn't quite made it all the way to renewables, instead waylaying into natural gas.
EU 'Highly Concerned' by U.S. Stance on Nord Stream Pipeline
A delegation of members within the European Union has raised concerns with the U.S. state department regarding sanctions imposed by the country on companies involved in the construction of Russia's Nord Stream 2 pipeline.
Pipeline SMS: A Control Room Focus
In this article, approaches to support cultural change among pipeline operators are addressed, as are approaches that might be implemented in the pipeline control room.
Replacing Aging Pipe Remains a Big Source for Work
With so many companies involved in natural gas distribution (P&GJ reports on more than 300 such companies, ranging in size from 6 million to a few hundred customers in the Annual 500 Report in November), this summary of ongoing infrastructure replacement projects is not an all-inclusive overview of activity.
Quality Issues Add Delays to Venezuela's Crude Exports — Documents
The worsening quality of crude oil exports from Venezuela is causing further delays in loading times at the state-run oil company PDVSA's main terminal according to internal company documents.
Alaska LNG Faced Challenges from Within State
Amid the state-led push for Alaska’s LNG project, the loudest challenges to the project’s environmental impact statement (EIS) within Alaska came from the city of Valdez and the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, both of which promoted sites within their own municipality as preferable to building the LNG terminal in Nikiski.
Canada Now Biggest Source of US Imports
Canada is the largest source of U.S. energy imports and the second-largest destination for U.S. energy exports behind only Mexico. Energy is an important component of trade between Canada and the United States.
Supreme Court Reinstates Permit 12, Excludes Keystone XL
The U.S. Supreme Court reinstated the Army Corps of Engineers’ (Corps) use of Nationwide Permit 12 but refused to let TC Energy resume construction of its Keystone XL pipeline under the fast-track permit.
Developers Cancel Long-Delayed Atlantic Coast Pipeline
The developers of the long-delayed, 600-mile (965-km) Atlantic Coast Pipeline canceled the multistate natural gas project, citing recurring litigation, permitting uncertainties and mounting costs.
Energy Transfer Vows to Keep Dakota Access Oil Flowing
Energy Transfer has vowed to fight a court order to shut down and empty the Dakota Access oil pipeline (DAPL), contending that U.S. District Judge James Boasberg overstepped his authority with the ruling.
Trump Administration Rolls Back Curbs on Methane Emissions
The Trump Administration will officially roll back regulations concerning methane emissions from oil and gas operations on Thursday.
Gas Utility Pushes Back in Court on California Energy Policy Document
Southern California Gas is asking a state court to force the revision of a document being used by the government to phase out natural gas in California.
Oil Rises After Bigger-Than-Expected Drop in U.S. Inventories
Benchmark prices for oil rose on Tuesday after an industry report showed a larger drawdown of U.S. crude inventories than analysts had expected.
U.S. Department of Energy Announces $33 Million for Natural Gas Pipeline Retrofitting Projects
The U.S. Department of Energy has announced over $30 million in funding to develop technology to rehabilitate aging natural gas pipelines.
PennEast Pipeline Receives Favorable Environmental Review from Regulators
The U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has approved an amended construction plan for Enbridge's PennEast natural gas pipeline.
Nigeria Opens Pipeline, Depot Repair to Private Investors
Nigeria's state oil company NNPC is seeking bids for companies to perform repairs to its pipeline infrastructure and depots serving its oil refineries.
Judge Gives U.S. Three Weeks to Detail Dakota Access Pipeline Options
A federal judge has ordered the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to provide options for resolving the loss of a permit for the Dakota Access oil pipeline by the end of the month.
New Jersey Utility Company Cancels Natural Gas Pipeline Project
A utility company has canceled a plan to expand a Kinder Morgan pipeline and opted instead to utilize existing infrastructure to meet its needs.
Problems Plagued U.S. CO2 Capture Project Before Shutdown - DOE Document
Mechanical problems and missed production targets, combined with the market collapse due to the coronavirus pandemic, contributed to the shutdown of a $1 billion carbon capture project in Texas earlier this year.
U.S. LNG Firms Take Steps to Add Export Capacity Despite Coronavirus
U.S. LNG companies have taken steps to increase export capacity even as a collapse in energy demand has collapsed around the globe due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Ukraine Says no Plans to Resume Gas Purchases from Russia
Ukraine has said it would not resume buying natural gas supplies from Russia until Moscow offers competitive terms and pricing.
FERC to Decide on Marathon Alaska LNG Import Project by Year End
U.S. energy regulators said on Wednesday they plan to make a decision on Marathon Petroleum Corp’s plan to convert the Kenai liquefied natural gas export plant in Alaska into an import terminal by the end of the year.
U.S. LNG Exports Set to Rise for First Time in Six Months
U.S. exports of LNG are set to rise in August for the first time in six months according to industry experts, sending the price of gas to a three-month high on Monday.
- Trump Aims to Revive 1,200-Mile Keystone XL Pipeline Despite Major Challenges
- Phillips 66 to Shut LA Oil Refinery, Ending Major Gasoline Output Amid Supply Concerns
- Valero Considers All Options, Including Sale, for California Refineries Amid Regulatory Pressure
- U.S. Appeals Court Blocks Kinder Morgan’s Tennessee Pipeline Permits
- ConocoPhillips Eyes Sale of $1 Billion Permian Assets Amid Marathon Acquisition
- U.S. LNG Export Growth Faces Uncertainty as Trump’s Tariff Proposal Looms, Analysts Say
- Marathon Oil to Lay Off Over 500 Texas Workers Ahead of ConocoPhillips Merger
- Valero Considers All Options, Including Sale, for California Refineries Amid Regulatory Pressure
- Another Major U.S. Oil Refinery Shutting Down as Lyondell Confirms Houston Closure
- Chevron CEO Wirth Under Fire as Hess Deal Delay Drags Down Stock Performance
