Community & Environment
Norway to Spend $1.8 Billion on World's First Full-Scale CCS Chain
Norway has agreed to finance nearly $2 billion for what could be the world's first full-scale carbon capture and storage project.
Dakota Access Flows Safe Through 2020 — Court Schedule
The Dakota Access pipeline will be able to continue flows until late December 2020 at the earliest, according to a federal court schedule released last week.
EPA Drops Methane Emissions Rule
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it is dropping rules established in 2016 to limit methane emissions from oil and gas production and pipelines, a move that was applauded by the American Petroleum Institute but may have little effect on much of the industry.
Environmental Partnership Releases Report, Expands to Pipeline Companies
The Environmental Partnership expanded its membership to midstream companies and released its second annual report, highlighting the industry’s progress in reducing emissions of methane and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and working together to protect the environment.
ConocoPhillips Pulls Flaring Permit Extension Request at 41 Texas Sites
ConocoPhillips has withdrawn a request for Texas energy regulators to extend faring permits for 41 production sites in the state.
Anatomy of Frustration: Atlantic Coast and Dakota Access Pipelines
In early July, the U.S. pipeline industry faced down a one-two punch as the $8 billion Atlantic Coast Pipeline was canceled and a federal judge ordered the Dakota Access pipeline shut down.
Death Toll from Bangladesh Gas Explosion Rises to 24
The death toll from a gas pipeline explosion in a mosque outside Bangladesh’s capital rose to 24 on Sunday while authorities were examining how a leakage caused the accident during evening prayers.
Italy Can be Hydrogen Hub with Pipeline Imports from Africa - Snam
Italy could become a clean energy hub for Europe by piping hydrogen produced in North Africa from solar power at 10-15% less than it costs to produce locally, according to a new study.
Underwater: Australia's Oil Industry Faces New Indigenous Heritage Test
A discovery of ancient artifacts near a planned pipeline route off Australia's west coast has opened new challenges for energy companies to conserve indigenous heritage.
Merkel Doesn't Rule Out Sanctions on Nord Stream 2
Chancellor Angela Merkel does not rule out imposing sanctions on a pipeline set to bring Russian gas to Germany in response to the suspected poisoning of a Kremlin critic with a Soviet-style nerve agent, her chief spokesman said on Monday.
Merkel Doesn't Rule Out Sanctions on Nord Stream 2
Chancellor Angela Merkel does not rule out imposing sanctions on a pipeline set to bring Russian gas to Germany in response to the suspected poisoning of a Kremlin critic with a Soviet-style nerve agent, her chief spokesman said on Monday.
Sonatrach Reports Two Leaks on OK1 Oil Pipeline
Algerian oil company Sonatrach has reported two oil leaks from its 400-mile OK1 pipeline.
U.S. Department of Interior Requests Expedited Environmental Reviews for Energy Projects from Trump Administration
The U.S. Department of Interior has asked the Trump Administration to fast track environmental reviews for several major energy and infrastructure projects, including LNG facilities and pipelines.
U.S. Army Engineers Encourage Settlement in Dakota Access Pipeline Litigation
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has urged the federal government to settle a dispute with North Dakota over the state's pursuit of $38 million to recover costs associated with the protests of the Dakota Access Pipeline in 2016 and 2017.
Hydrogen Delivers New Future for Holland’s Pipeline Network
The European Union’s ambitious decarbonization policies and plans for a green economic recovery will have repercussions on the continent’s pipeline networks, none more so than Holland’s.
Europe Faces High Hurdles to Make Hydrogen Hype Reality
The European Union's goal to increase the use of zero-carbon hydrogen faces steep challenges as the move would require billions in investments from countries already reeling from the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic.
U.S. Army Corps Asks Appeals Court to Reverse Dakota Access Ruling
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has asked a court of appeals to reverse a ruling against the Dakota Access pipeline which invalidated an environmental permit that allowed the pipeline to operate on U.S. land.
Williams Announces Goal of 56% Reduction in Carbon Emissions by 2030
Williams has announced its intention to reduce the company's carbon emissions by 56% from 2005 levels by 2030, putting it on track to achieve its net-zero emissions goal by 2050.
Draft of EU Methane Strategy Shies Away from Binding Emissions Standards
A draft of the European Union's strategy to reduce methane emissions in the region will not impose binding standards on natural gas imported and sold in the bloc.
Search Ends for 2 Still Missing After Texas Port Pipeline Explosion
The search ended Sunday for two crew members of a dredging boat who were missing after a pipeline explosion in the Port of Corpus. Four people died and six were injured in the blast.
4 People Missing After Natural Gas Pipeline Explosion at Texas Port
Four people are missing after a dredging vessel hit a natural gas pipeline causing an explosion at a port in Texas.
AGA: 5 Things U.S. Political Parties Must Keep in Mind When Outlining Energy Platforms
AGA President and CEO Karen Harbert outlines five energy principles that both Democrats and Republicans should consider in their national platforms before the 2020 election
Minnesota Governor Appeals Enbridge Line 3 Regulator Approval
The Governor of Minnesota has appealed utility regulators approval Enbridge's Line 3 pipeline replacement project.
As Canada Curbs Methane Emissions, New Measurements Show Problem Bigger Than Thought
Methane emissions from oil and gas operations have more than doubled this year after the government instituted a new method for measuring and reporting emissions.
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.
National Grid Connects Biomethane to UK Gas Grid
National Grid has connected biomethane to the UK gas transmission system for the first time.
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.
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.
- Freeport LNG Plant Runs Near Zero Consumption for Fifth Day
- Biden Administration Buys Oil for Emergency Reserve Above Target Price
- Mexico Seizes Air Liquide's Hydrogen Plant at Pemex Refinery
- Kinder Morgan Declares Force Majeure on West Texas Gas Pipeline After Fire
- Enbridge Picks Contractors for Great Lakes Tunnel Project, Securing Line 5 Pipeline Route
- Pipeline Hydro Test Pressure Determination
- Venezuela Proposes Alternative Payment Plan as Weak Bids Surface in Citgo Auction
- Baker Hughes Wins Contract for Huge Aramco Gas Expansion Project
- Japan Looks at Developing Domestic Pipelines Sector
- Enbridge Picks Contractors for Great Lakes Tunnel Project, Securing Line 5 Pipeline Route
