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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.
Michels Corporation Selected by TC Energy to Build Facilities on Keystone XL
Michels has been selected by TC Energy to build several pump stations along the Keystone XL pipeline.
Germany Pressed to Rethink Nord Stream 2 Pipeline After Navalny Poisoning
The German government is feeling pressure to dampen its support for the Kremlin's Russia-Germany Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline after a major political opponent to Russian President Vladimir Putin was confirmed to have been poisoned with a Soviet-era nerve agent.
Police Investigating Bomb Hoax at Texas Pipeline Construction Site
State and federal law enforcement officials are investigating a device made to look like a bomb that was placed near a construction site for Kinder Morgan's Permian Highway Pipeline in Texas.
San Mateo Midstream Provides Pipeline, Black River LNG Updates
San Mateo midstream provided updates on Tuesday to several of its ongoing pipeline projects as well as on the expansion of its Black River LNG plant in New Mexico.
Texas Authorities 'Neutralize' Suspicious Package Near Pipeline Construction Site
Authorities in Texas removed a suspicious package near a construction site for Kinder Morgan's Permian Highway Pipeline on Tuesday.
Regulators Approve Two Pipeline Projects in North Dakota
Regulators in North Dakota have approved two pipeline projects in the state.
U.S. Court Rejects Bid to Halt Kinder Morgan Gas Pipeline
A judge in Austin, TX has rejected efforts by environmental groups to halt construction of Kinder Morgan's $2.3 billion Permian Highway natural gas pipeline.
Pipeline Tunnel Supporters, Foes Clash Before Michigan Panel
Supporters and opponents of a tunnel to house an oil pipeline crossing the Straits of Mackinac in Michigan appeared before a regulatory panel on Monday to present their arguments.
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.
Minnesota Governor Appeals Enbridge Line 3 Regulator Approval
The Governor of Minnesota has appealed utility regulators approval Enbridge's Line 3 pipeline replacement project.
TechnipFMC Awarded Subsea Contract for Petrobras Offshore Project
Petrobras has awarded TechnipFMC a large subsea infrastructure contract for the Brazilian oil company's Mero offshore project.
European Personnel Firms Awarded Work on Baltic Pipe Project
Three European oil and gas personnel firms have been awarded contracts to supply workers to assist construction on the EU-backed Baltic Pipe Project.
Kinder Morgan Reroutes Portion of Permian Pipeline, Reaffirms Commitment
Texas energy firm Kinder Morgan remains committed to its Permian Highway Pipeline and has agreed to reroute a short portion of the project after experiencing drilling fluid spills and notable opposition in recent months.
ConocoPhillips Gets U.S. Green Light for Alaska Oil Project
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management approved ConocoPhillips' plan for drilling in Alaska's National Petroleum Reserve, including roads and pipelines to access the North Slope site.
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.
Case Study: Starling Pipe-in-Pipe Project Copes with Stresses of S-Lay Pipelaying
The use of pipe-in-pipe systems for the thermal insulation of pipelines is well established. Since 2004, Tata Steel has been delivering systems for pipe-in-pipe projects in the North Sea, including BP Rhum and Talisman Tweedsmuir.
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.
Nigeria’s New Pipeline Project Is Never Done Until It Is Done
The litany of ambitious and expensive energy sector projects in Nigeria that are way behind schedule, or have yet to go through preliminary development phases, is long. The 81-mile (130-km), 48-inch (1,200-mm) Obiafu-Obri Kom-Oben (OB3) gas supply pipeline is the latest example.
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.
Equitrans Confirms 2021 Startup for Mountain Valley Gas Pipeline Despite Permit Denial
Equitrans has confirmed its 2021 target in-service date for its Mountain Valley Southgate natural gas pipeline even after North Carolina authorities denied a water permit for the project.
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.
U.S. Senators Take Aim at German Port Over Russia Pipeline
Three U.S. Senators have threatened to impose sanctions on those involved in providing supplies to Russia's Nord Stream 2 pipeline project out of a small German port.
U.S. Department of Interior Approves Issuance of Permits for Alaska LNG Pipeline
The U.S. Department of the Interior has announced its decision to approve the issuance of rights-of-way permits for the Alaska LNG Pipeline Project.
U.S. Appeals Court Allows Dakota Access Pipeline to Keep Running
A U.S. appeals court on Wednesday said that the Dakota Access Pipeline does not have to be shut and drained per a lower court order.
Equitrans Confirms Early 2021 Startup for Mountain Valley Natural Gas Pipeline
Equitrans Midstream confirmed on Tuesday that the company plans to start up its Mountain Valley natural gas pipeline by early 2021.
Poland Fines Gazprom $57 Million Over Nord Stream 2
Gazprom has been fined nearly $60 million by Polish energy regulators for failing to cooperate with requests regarding the Nord Stream 2 pipeline.
China Starts Building Southern Section of East-Route Pipeline
Construction has started on the southern portion of the China-Russia East natural gas pipeline, which carries supplies from the Power of Siberia system in Russia, PipeChina announced Tuesday.
- Keystone Oil Pipeline Resumes Operations After Temporary Shutdown
- 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
- Enbridge to Invest $500 Million in Pipeline Assets, Including Expansion of 850-Mile Gray Oak Pipeline
- Venezuela Proposes Alternative Payment Plan as Weak Bids Surface in Citgo Auction
- Baker Hughes Wins Contract for Huge Aramco Gas Expansion Project
- Enbridge Picks Contractors for Great Lakes Tunnel Project, Securing Line 5 Pipeline Route
- Russia's Gazprom Sees Worst Loss in Decades as European Gas Sales Collapse
