Regulation
Ukraine Naftogaz Says Nord Stream 2 Cannot Succeed
Russia's Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline is a political project that breaches European Union regulations, cannot work commercially and should be stopped, the head of Ukraine's state energy firm Naftogaz told Reuters.
German Court to Rule on Nord Stream 2 Gas Link on Aug. 25
A German regional court will decide on Aug. 25 whether European Union rules requiring the separation of energy production from transportation and trade must be applied to the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline.
U.S. Regulator Moving to Restore Federal Oil and Gas Leasing Program
A U.S. offshore regulator on Wednesday said efforts to resume a federal oil and gas leasing program are underway following a court decision reversing the Biden administration's suspension.
New Cybersecurity Standard for Pipelines Provides Comprehensive Approach to Cyber Defense
API published its third edition of Pipeline Control Systems Cybersecurity underscoring the natural gas and oil industry’s ongoing commitment to protecting the nation’s critical infrastructure from malicious and potentially disruptive cyber-attacks.
Oil Industry Sues Biden Administration Over Drilling Auction Pause
Major U.S. oil industry groups sued the Biden administration for halting drilling auctions on federal lands and waters this year, arguing the government is required by law to hold regular sales.
U.S. Treasury to Oppose Development Bank Financing for Most Fossil Fuel Projects
The Treasury said it would oppose upstream natural gas projects, but could support midstream and downstream natural gas projects in poor countries that meet the World Bank's International Development Association targets.
New York's Pension Fund to Review Oil Holdings, Axes More Coal Investments
Major investors have re-evaluated holdings in fossil fuel producers and prodded energy executives to reduce emissions. After completing its shale review, the New York fund plans to turn next to oil and gas pipeline and processing investments.
Russia's Gazprom Meeting Obligations for Yamal-Europe Gas Exports
Russian state gas company Gazprom is meeting gas delivery obligations via the Yamal-Europe gas pipeline in full, its export arm, Gazprom Export, said.
New US Energy Security Advisor to Tackle Nord Stream 2 Risks
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken appointed former diplomat Amos Hochstein as a senior advisor for energy security to work on the fallout from the Russia-backed Nord Stream 2 pipeline, among other energy issues.
Norway Should Reclaim Energy Regulation From EU, Eurosceptic Opposition Says
Centre opposed Norway's adoption of the EU's Third Energy Package in 2019 that liberalized markets by barring suppliers from controlling pipelines and power grids and creating the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators.
Court Adds to Democratic FERC Leverage on Pipeline Standards
A federal court decision stopping operation of the Spire STL pipeline in Missouri strengthens the hands of the Democratic leadership of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission as it considers pipeline-opposed changes to its 1999 pipeline approval policy standards.
INGAA Welcomes Senate Passage of Bipartisan Infrastructure Package
The Senate’s vote to advance the INVEST in America Act, demonstrates that Congress can achieve bold energy and climate goals when it works on a bipartisan basis and collaborates with stakeholders, INGAA's CEO said.
Perspective: What Lifting US Sanctions Means for the Nord Stream 2 Pipeline
The Biden administration admits that the US sanctions are currently unlikely to succeed, as the project is almost complete and his government wants to improve relations with Germany.
Midstream Wins a Big One
The U.S. Supreme Court, in what some people including me would consider at least a minor surprise, upheld PennEast Pipeline’s authority to use eminent domain to acquire access to state property.
Enbridge Gets OK to Return TETCO NatGas Pipe to Full Service
Enbridge Inc said federal pipeline safety regulators gave its Texas Eastern Transmission unit permission to return the Pennsylvania to Mississippi natural gas pipeline back to full pressure following a two-month reduction.
Spire Seeks U.S. Backing for Missouri NatGas Pipeline to Avoid Outages
U.S. natural gas company Spire Inc's Spire STL Pipeline unit filed an emergency application with U.S. energy regulators to keep the STL gas pipeline in service ahead of this winter to avoid gas service outages in St. Louis.
FERC to Hear Total NatGas Manipulation Case by Aug. 2022
The case, which has already dragged on for years, is the biggest of FERC's ongoing disputes over alleged power and gas market manipulation, some of which started over a decade ago.
New Edition of Global Pipeline Standard Enhances Safety, Strengthens Pipelines’ Environmental Sustainability
The American Petroleum Institute published Global Pipeline Standard 1104, 22nd Edition, updating an important global standard that supports industry-wide actions to strengthen environmental sustainability efforts while meeting growing energy demand.
Enbridge U.S. TETCO NatGas Pipe Prepares to Return to Full Service
Enbridge Inc's Texas Eastern Transmission unit said it provided all the information federal safety regulators requested and is preparing to increase pressure in its Pennsylvania to Mississippi pipeline as soon regulators approve.
Energy Transfer Says It Addressed Most Pipeline Safety Issues Raised by Regulator
Energy Transfer LP said it has already addressed most of the possible safety violations pertaining to the operation of the Dakota Access Pipeline raised by a federal regulator, and was working to resolve remaining issues.
US Regulator Issues Notice to Dakota Access Pipeline Over Safety Concerns
The U.S. Department of Transportation's pipeline regulator put the operator of the Dakota Access Pipeline, Energy Transfer LP, on notice for probable violations of safety regulations and proposed a civil penalty against it.
EU States to Discuss U.S.-Germany Nord Stream 2 Deal, Commission Says
The European Union reiterated that the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline between Russia and Germany was "not of common EU interest" but will discuss a deal between the United States and Germany agreed to this week.
Russia Rejects Aspects of Germany-U.S. Accord on Nord Stream 2 Pipeline
The Kremlin said it disagreed with some statements in an agreement between the United States and Germany on the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, insisting that Russia had never used energy as a tool of political pressure.
Ukraine Fights Rearguard Action Against Nord Stream 2 After U.S. and Germany Unveil Deal
Ukraine has started official consultations with the European Union and Germany about Nord Stream 2, Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said on Wednesday, ratcheting up Kyiv's opposition to the pipeline which it says is a threat to Europe's security.
U.S., Germany Strike Nord Stream 2 Pipeline Deal to Push Back on Russian 'Aggression'
The United States and Germany on Wednesday unveiled an agreement on the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline under which Berlin pledged to respond to any attempt by Russia to use energy as a weapon against Ukraine and other Central and Eastern European countries.
U.S., Germany to Vow Action on Russia in Nord Stream 2 Deal
The United States and Germany will take action against Russia if it uses the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline to harm Ukraine or other Eastern European countries, according to two sources familiar with a bilateral agreement expected on Wednesday.
U.S. Announces New Cybersecurity Requirements for Critical Pipeline Owners
The Department of Homeland Security required owners and operators of critical pipelines that transport hazardous liquids and natural gas to implement "urgently needed protections against cyber intrusions."
U.S., Germany to Announce Deal on Nord Stream 2 Pipeline in Coming Days
The United States and Germany are expected to announce a deal resolving their longstanding dispute over Russia's $11 billion Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline in coming days, sources familiar with the matter said on Monday.
FERC to Hear TotalEnergies Alleged $214 Million NatGas Manipulation Case
An Administrative Law Judge will determine whether units and traders at French energy company Total, now TotalEnergies SE, manipulated the natural gas market in 2009-2012.
Pennsylvania Fines Energy Transfer $1 Million for 2018 Gas Pipe Blast
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission approved a $1 million settlement with a unit of Energy Transfer LP for a pipeline explosion and fire at its Revolution natural gas pipeline in Western Pennsylvania in 2018.
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