Community & Environment
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.
Brazil's Mystery Oil Spills May Have Criminal Source: President
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said on Tuesday the oil spills that have been contaminating the northeastern coast since the beginning of September appeared to involve crimes.
Court Suspends Alberta Law Curbing Oil Flow to British Columbia
A Canadian court on Tuesday granted a temporary injunction against legislation enabling the province of Alberta to restrict the flow of oil and gas to neighbouring British Columbia.
Brazil's Petrobras Confronts New Foe: Fuel Thieves
Brazilian state-run oil firm Petrobras has in the last five years battled an epic corruption probe, a crippling recession and unsteady crude prices. Now, Brazil's most important company is facing yet another challenge: Thieves are robbing millions of dollars worth of its fuel to sell on a thriving black market.
Ukraine, Russia Fail to Reach Gas Deal for Europe but Agree to Meet Again
Russia and Ukraine failed to reach a new gas transit deal on Thursday, but said talks were "constructive" and they would meet again to try to find an agreement before the current one ends.
Storm Disrupts U.S. Energy Operations from Pipelines to Terminals
Energy infrastructure on the U.S. Gulf Coast was hit hard by Tropical Storm Imelda on Thursday, as flooding forced a major refinery to cut production and a key oil pipeline, terminals and a ship channel in Texas were shut down.
Judge Partially Blocks Law Aimed at Oil Pipeline Protests
A federal judge hasemporarily blocked enforcement of some new South Dakota laws that aim to prevent disruptive demonstrations against the Keystone XL pipeline.
Federal Agency Resists Paying North Dakota Oil Protest Cost
The federal government is contesting North Dakota's claims that the state should be reimbursed for the $38 million the state spent policing prolonged protests against the Dakota Access oil pipeline.
Casualties in Fight over New Gas Pipelines: The Customers
Chris Miles and his partners were ready to open their new seaside barbecue joint when they got stunning news: There would be no gas to fuel the fryers, griddles and stoves. Utility National Grid halted new gas hookups after the state rejected a new pipeline.
Alberta Sees Progress on Crude-by-Rail Talks to Ease Oil Curtailments
he premier of Canada's main oil-producing province Alberta said on Wednesday he is hopeful of more progress this month on talks between his government and producers about easing oil curtailments, as long as extra output is shipped by rail.
Saudi-Style Drone Attacks Not Seen as Major U.S. Risk: Experts
The style of attack used against oil plants in Saudi Arabia that knocked out half of the country's production last weekend is unlikely to be a risk in the United States, energy and security experts say.
State Court Rejects Challenge to Line 3 Pipeline
The Minnesota Supreme Court declined to take up challenges by tribal and conservation groups and ruled that the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission can move forward with an environmental review of Enbridge Energy’s proposal to replace its aging Line 3 crude oil pipeline.
Lawsuit: Poor information about pipeline led to fatal blast
A federal lawsuit accuses a major pipeline company based in Georgia of failing to tell work crews where a major underground pipeline was located before they ruptured the line, touching off a deadly explosion in Alabama.
Fire Put Out on Tanker at Norway's Sture Oil Terminal
Police evacuated people from a major tanker port in southern Norway Friday as a precaution after a fire on an oil tanker.
Trump Administration Drops Obama-Era Water Protection Rule
The Trump administration on Thursday revoked an Obama-era regulation that shielded many U.S. wetlands and streams from pollution but was opposed by developers and farmers who said it hurt economic development and infringed on property rights.
Court Bars PennEast from Seizing N.J. State Property for Pipeline
A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday barred PennEast Pipeline Co from using a federal law to seize properties controlled by the state of New Jersey in order to build a proposed $1 billion natural gas pipeline.
New York Vows to Fight FERC Ruling on Consitution Pipeline
The New York regulatory agency that failed to act on a water quality certification for Williams' planned Constitution Pipeline said it will fight a federal ruling that it waived the decision through inaction. Some analysts, however, predicted the project may move ahead to completion by 2021.
Ruptured Nigerian Pipeline Spilled Oil: NNPC
A pipeline that ruptured on Friday in Nigeria's Delta state spilled oil, but has been contained, the head of state oil company NNPC said.
INGAA Responds to Proposed Methane Rule
INGAA responded to the EPA's proposed methane rule by citing the strong commitment its members have made to maintain pipeline integrity and safety, emphasizing their their determination to minimize environmental impact even if regulations are relaxed.
- TC Energy to Resume Work on Keystone XL Pipeline in February
- CenterPoint Energy to Sell Miller Pipeline and Minnesota Limited to PowerTeam Services
- Global Pipeline Construction Outlook 2020
- South Dakota Board Approves Keystone XL Water Permits
- U.S. OKs Kinder Morgan Request to Start Texas Lockridge Pipeline Construction
