Regulation

Sapphire, Tulip Compression to Deploy Clean Energy Tech in India’s Gas Sector

The collaboration will bring Sapphire’s FreeSpin In-line Turboexpander (FIT) technology to pressure regulation stations across the country, aiming to improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions.

Recent Cold Snap Led to Fourth-Largest U.S. Natural Gas Storage Withdrawal, EIA Says

The U.S. recorded its fourth-largest weekly natural gas storage withdrawal in mid-January as frigid temperatures drove up consumption, the EIA said. Stocks fell by 321 Bcf, nearly 70% above the five-year average, with inventories now 4% below historical levels.

Taiwan Eyes Alaskan LNG Imports Amid U.S. Tariff Concerns

Taiwan is considering importing natural gas from Alaska to help reduce its trade surplus with the U.S. and avoid potential tariffs. State-run CPC is assessing feasibility, as Taiwan looks to diversify energy imports beyond Australia and Qatar.

Venture Global’s CP2 LNG Project Advances with Environmental Report

Venture Global's CP2 LNG export project in Louisiana moves forward as FERC staff releases a draft environmental report, concluding emissions impacts are "not significant."

Maryland Lawmakers Push to Curb BGE Pipeline Spending, Citing Safety and Cost Concerns

Maryland lawmakers and regulators are raising concerns over Baltimore Gas & Electric’s (BGE) multibillion-dollar pipeline replacement program, citing rising costs for consumers and questions about its effectiveness in improving safety.

Iraq Approves Compensation Plan to Resolve Kurdistan Oil Dispute

Iraq’s parliament on Sunday approved a budget amendment to subsidize production costs for international oil companies operating in the semi-autonomous Kurdistan region in a move aimed at unblocking northern oil exports, lawmakers said.

Alaska Senator Pressures Asian Allies to Support Gas Pipeline Over China

Senator Dan Sullivan on Wednesday urged Japan and other U.S. allies in Asia to get behind a multibillion-dollar gas project in his home state of Alaska, warning that if they were not interested in buying the gas, strategic rival China would be.

Canada's Trans Mountain Expects More Interest in Pipeline System if U.S. Implements Tariffs

Canadian pipeline operator Trans Mountain said it expects to see increased interest to ship on its system if the United States slaps tariffs on Canadian oil imports in a month.

Senators Float Resolution to Overturn Biden Methane Fee Rule

U.S. Senate Republicans on Tuesday introduced a resolution to overturn the Biden administration's proposed fee on methane emissions, one of the previous Environmental Protection Agency's final measures to force big oil and gas producers to slash emissions of the powerful greenhouse gas.

Enterprise’s Big U.S. Oil Export Project Stalls on Lack of Buyers

Enterprise’s SPOT crude export project off Texas has stalled due to a lack of customer interest, with CEO Jim Teague citing regulatory delays and shifting oil flows. The company may shelve the project if demand doesn’t materialize.

Nigeria to Block Oil Exports for Producers Who Fail to Meet Refinery Quotas

Nigeria's upstream oil regulator said on Monday it would deny export permits for oil cargoes from producers who fail to meet their stipulated supply quota to local refineries, including the Dangote Refinery, Africa's largest.

Trump Puts Keystone XL Pipeline Back in Discussion, Though Revival Faces Developer Resistance

President Donald Trump’s recent executive order has revived discussions about the 1,200-mile Keystone XL pipeline, a long-debated oil project that has faced political and environmental scrutiny.

Construction Report: Trump Policies, Thirst for LNG Could Bolster Expansion

While the global thirst for LNG continues to drive pipeline construction globally, the real questions for the new year concern a second Donald Trump presidency in the United States. Early analysis from those in the industry suggest the change of administration will be good for midstream.

Energy Transfer Wins New York Court Ruling in $150 Million Pipeline Fraud Case

A New York court has ruled in favor of Energy Transfer, rejecting fraud and breach of contract claims brought by Goldman Sachs and Canadian investors. The plaintiffs had sought $150 million in damages, plus interest, from an affiliate of the Dallas-based energy giant.

Editor’s Notebook: Better Days, Sure – but How Much?

Pipeline & Gas Journal Editor-in-Chief Michael Reed discusses how a potential second Trump administration could spur renewed investment in midstream, though challenges like permitting hurdles and production growth limits may temper expectations.

Venture Global Approved to Introduce Gas at Plaquemines LNG as Output Grows

Federal regulators on Tuesday gave Venture Global LNG permission to introduce natural gas into the seventh block of its Plaquemines plant in Louisiana as the company continues to ramp up production of the superchilled gas.

For Midstream, Welcome Trump Regulatory Changes Afoot

Last July 24, the five commissioners of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) journeyed up to the House Energy and Commerce Committee for what could have been a difficult hearing. The committee was controlled by Republicans.

FERC Reinstates Certificate for Williams' Transco Pipeline's Expansion Project

The U.S. energy regulator has reinstated the certificate for Williams Companies' Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line (Transco) on Friday, the company said on Monday, which would allow the expansion of the project.

Revisiting the Biggest Midstream Stories of 2024

(P&GJ) – In this final issue of P&GJ for 2024, the staff – with more than a little help from our readers – takes a look back at the sometimes-frenzied year for pipeline construction that was 2024.

Trump Lifts Biden’s Freeze On Liquefied Natural Gas Exports

President Donald Trump issued an order on Monday for the U.S. to resume processing export permit applications for new liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects, part of an effort to raise U.S. energy output and dismantle his predecessor's climate policies.

Trump Administration Must State Its Position on Climate and Energy

In a speech to announce the U.S.’s Fifth Climate Assessment on Nov. 14, 2023—a report that was compiled by more than 700 climate scientists and thousands of contributors— President Joe Biden stated that the greatest existential threat to the U.S. and humanity is the “climate crisis.”

Report: Trump to Declare 'National Energy Emergency'

President-elect Donald Trump said on Monday he will declare a national energy emergency aimed at boosting U.S. oil and gas production and lowering costs for U.S. consumers.

PHMSA Modernizes Methane Detection Rules for Gas Pipelines

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has introduced a final rule aimed at modernizing leak detection and repair requirements for natural gas pipelines.

Trump to Exit Paris Climate Accord Again, White House Confirms

The decision would place the United States alongside Iran, Libya and Yemen as the only countries in the world outside the 2015 pact, in which governments agreed to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels to avoid the worst impacts of climate change.

API and States Sue to Reverse Offshore Oil, Gas Leasing Ban

The American Petroleum Institute has joined with the states of Alabama, Alaska, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi in filing a challenge to the Biden administration’s ban on new oil and natural gas leasing across millions of acres of federal waters.

$3 Billion Natural Gas Pipeline Expansion to Add 1.3 Bcf Capacity in Southeast Region

Kinder Morgan's proposed $3 billion South System Expansion 4 project aims to add 1.3 billion cubic feet per day of natural gas capacity across 279 miles in the Southeast, enhancing energy supply for homes, businesses, and manufacturing.

Trump Interior Nominee Advocates Aggressive Drilling on Federal Lands

Donald Trump's pick for secretary of the interior, Doug Burgum, said on Thursday he will vigorously pursue the president-elect's goals of maximizing energy production from U.S. public lands and waters, calling it key to national security.

Trump Plans to End LNG Export Permit Renewals, Sources Say

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump plans to abolish the requirement for some producers of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to seek export permit renewals, according to two sources with knowledge of the plan.

U.S. Proposes Tougher Safety Rules for Carbon Dioxide Pipelines

A U.S. regulator on Wednesday proposed new rules to strengthen safety requirements for carbon dioxide and hazardous liquid pipelines at a time when carbon capture technologies see increased adoption to fight global warming.

Trump Energy Pick Prioritizes LNG Expansion in U.S. Energy Strategy

Chris Wright, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to head the U.S. Energy Department, told U.S. senators in his confirmation hearing on Wednesday his first priority is expanding domestic energy production including LNG.