Community & Environment
New U.S. Energy Secretary Slams NY for Blocking Gas Pipelines
New U.S. Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette slammed New York state regulators on Thursday for blocking pipelines that would bring natural gas from Appalachia to New England, but did not specify whether the Trump administration could do anything to push the projects forward.
Dominion Energy Partnership to Convert Manure to Natural Gas
Richmond-based Dominion Energy announced that it is launching a $200 million effort to convert methane from cow manure into natural gas.
Father's Energy Legacy Haunts Canada's Trudeau with Angry Albertans
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has an unusual challenge as he seeks to charm angry westerners who fear he will destroy the region's oil and gas industry - the legacy of his father, who was reviled in much of the west for his energy policies. (photo Art Babych / Shutterstock.com)
Canadian Producer Raises Budget as Alberta Bottlenecks Ease
Canadian oil producer Cenovus Energy Inc said on Tuesday it would spend nearly a quarter more in 2020, after the province of Alberta lifted some curtailments on new oil wells last month.
Canadian Pacific Crude Train Derails, Catches Fire in Saskatchewan
A Canadian Pacific Railway train hauling crude oil derailed west of Guernsey, Saskatchewan, causing a fire at around midnight local time, railway and police officials said on Monday.
Enterprise, Enbridge to Develop Gulf of Mexico Crude Export Terminal
Enterprise Products Partners and Enbridge Inc have agreed to jointly develop a U.S. Gulf Coast crude export terminal that would load supertankers off Freeport, Texas, Enbridge said on Monday.
China Creates State-Owned Pipeline Company
China has created a new centrally administered, state-owned pipeline company that combines all pipeline assets of the top three state-owned energy giants: China National Petroleum Corp., China Petrochemical Corp., and China National Offshore Oil Corp.
Polish Experts Seek Evidence in Gas Blast that Killed 8
Investigators in southern Poland said they are questioning witnesses and gathering evidence in their probe into a gas blast that killed eight members of one family, including four children.
Gas Leak Suspected in Wyoming Blasts that Severely Burned 3 Workers
Explosions and a fire at a Wyoming oil field severely burned three workers, authorities said. A natural gas leak is suspected in the explosions and fire that injured the EOG contractors.
Russia, Belarus Closer to Resolving Supply, Pipeline Issues: Moscow
Russia and Belarus, who have yet to resolve a dispute over contamination of an oil pipeline, are closer to resolving their differences on oil and gas supplies, Russia's economy minister said Saturday after talks between the two countries.
OPEC Talks End Without Word on Expected Cuts
The countries that make up the OPEC oil-producing cartel ended talks late Thursday without an announcement on possible deep cuts to production that would support the price of fuel around the world.
Saskatchewan's Oil Lures Investors, Producers from Troubled Alberta
Alberta's congested pipelines and production limits are turning oil companies to neighboring Saskatchewan, driving up prices for drilling rights as the region weathers a deep slump.
Libya's El Feel Oilfield Shut Due to Valve Closure
Libya's El Feel oilfield has been shut down due to a valve closure, the head of the National Oil Corporation said on Thursday, in the second stoppage at the southwestern field in consecutive weeks.
Six Dead in Gas Explosion at Polish Ski Resort
Six people died after a three-story building in the southern Polish ski resort of Szczyrk collapsed following a gas explosion, authorities said
Construction Advances on Trans Mountain Pipeline Ahead of Court Hearing
Expansion of Canada's Trans Mountain oil pipeline entered a new phase of construction Tuesday, just two weeks before a court hearing to decide whether the government can complete the project.
Enbridge Starts Service on Canadian Section of Line 3
Enbridge has begun commercial operation of the Canadian section of its Line 3 pipeline, even as it continues to navigate Minnesota regulators for the U.S. portion of the $9 billion replacement project.
Gazprom Proposes Short-Term Gas Deal with Ukraine
Russia's Gazprom said it has sent a letter to Ukraine formally proposing either to extend a current deal supplying gas to the country for its own use and for transit to Europe or to sign a new one-year agreement.
At Least 7 Killed in Gas Explosion in Bangladesh
At least seven people were killed and eight injured on Sunday after a gas pipeline exploded in the Bangladeshi port city of Chittagong, a police official said.
INGAA Renews Call for Bipartisan Pipeline Safety Reauthorization
Don Santa, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America, issued a statement today in response to pipeline safety legislation introduced by the Chairmen of the House Energy and Commerce and Transportation and Infrastructure Committees:
National Grid Addresses NY Challenges as AGA Weighs In
National Grid said it was confident it would be able to address concerns over gas supplies raised this week by governor of New York, while AGA condemned the "punitive measures."
Pioneer Natural CEO Calls Out Permian Basin Gas Flaring
The chief executive of Pioneer Natural Resources, Scott Sheffield, called on Permian Basin producers to limit natural gas flaring and to monitor for methane leaks.
Singapore Committed to Natural Gas Power
Natural gas will continue to play a dominant role in generating electricity in Singapore while the state plans to accelerate the use of renewable energy, primarily solar power, in the next decade to battle climate change, a senior government official said.
Small Oil & Gas Companies get Cold Shoulder from Big Banks
The largest banking lenders to the oil and gas sector are becoming more cautious, marking down their expectations for oil and gas prices that underpin loans in a move expected to put further financial stress on struggling producers, industry and banking sources said.
Corps: No More Dakota Access Pipeline Study Needed
The Army Corps of Engineers has determined that no further environmental study is needed on the Dakota Access Pipeline.
Officials Study Fire at California Storage Site after Quake
Officials are trying to determine Wednesday if a 4.5 magnitude earthquake triggered an explosion at an ethanol storage facility in the San Francisco Bay Area that started a fire and kept thousands of people in their homes for hours because of potentially unhealthy air.
Trump to Headline Gas Industry Gathering in Pennsylvania
Natural gas industry groups say President Donald Trump will give keynote remarks at their annual conference in the battleground state of Pennsylvania next week.
India Investing $60 Billion on National Gas Grid by 2024
India, one of the world's largest consumers of oil and coal, is investing $60 billion to build a national gas grid and import terminals by 2024 in a bid to cut its carbon emissions, the oil minister said on Sunday.
Protests, Red Tape Block Millions in Colombia Oil Industry Investment
Some $700 million in investment spending by oil companies operating in Colombia is frozen because of contract delays caused by community protests and consultations, slow environmental licensing and court orders, the Colombia Petroleum Association said.
Canada's Alberta Moves Closer to Creating 'Energy War Room'
The government of Alberta, Canada's main oil-producing province, on Wednesday took the first steps towards establishing its so-called 'energy war room' aimed at boosting the image of the oil and gas industry.
Judge Weighs Renewed Keystone XL Arguments
A Montana judge must decide whether to once again block the proposed Keystone XL oil pipeline or side with U.S. government attorneys who want him to uphold President Donald Trump's permit to cross the U.S.-Canada border.
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