Regulation
Energy Transfer Unable to Block Williams Pipeline Construction, Louisiana Judge Rules
In a recent ruling by a Louisiana district court, Williams Companies Inc. has been granted permission to build a natural gas pipeline intersecting Energy Transfer LP’s conduit.
U.S. Senate Probes Oil Producers for Alleged Price Collusion with OPEC
The U.S. Senate budget committee on Thursday launched a probe of domestic oil producers about any efforts to illegally coordinate oil prices with OPEC, in the latest effort by Democratic lawmakers to pressure energy companies.
U.S. Awards 1 Million Barrels Gasoline Sale Contracts to Five Firms
The U.S. Department of Energy said five companies, including BP, have been awarded contracts for the sale of 1 million barrels of gasoline from the U.S.-managed stockpile in northeastern states.
Nigerian Regulator Clears Eni, Equinor Asset Sales to Local Buyers
Nigeria's upstream oil regulator has approved two key onshore assets sale by international oil companies, clearing the way for Oando and new entrant Project Odinmim to acquire assets.
Venture Global Seeks Approval to Fuel Generator at Louisiana LNG Plant
U.S. liquefied natural gas company Venture Global LNG sought permission on Wednesday from U.S. energy regulators to take another step towards start-up of its new Plaquemines export plant in Louisiana by fueling its generator.
TXOGA Applauds Court's Decision to Resume LNG Export Permits
Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) President Todd Staples praised the recent court ruling that ended the halt on LNG export permit approvals.
Federal Judge Blocks Biden's Pause on LNG Export Permits
A federal judge on Monday dealt President Joe Biden's climate agenda a setback by blocking the Democrat's administration from continuing to pause the approval of applications to export LNG.
Supreme Court Ruling Puts Biden's Tailpipe Emission Rules at Risk
A U.S. Supreme Court decision limiting federal regulatory powers to interpret ambiguous laws could undermine President Joe Biden's effort to cut tailpipe emissions from the nation’s vehicle fleet, two environmental law attorneys told Reuters.
U.S. Court May Delay Hearing on Citgo Bids to September Amid Auction Deliberations
A U.S. court has been asked to postpone to Sept. 19 a hearing to present the winning bid in an auction of shares in the parent of Venezuela-owned refiner Citgo Petroleum, according to a motion filed with the court on Friday.
FERC Approves Transco's Texas to Louisiana Gas Pipeline Project
The project, estimated at $91.8 million, aims to expand the capacity of the existing Transco pipeline in Texas and Louisiana, enhancing energy infrastructure reliability and diversification along the Gulf Coast.
U.S. Supreme Court Blocks EPA's 'Good Neighbor' Air Pollution Plan
The 5-4 decision granted requests by Ohio, Indiana and West Virginia, as well as U.S. Steel Corp, pipeline operator Kinder Morgan and industry groups, to halt enforcement of the EPA's "Good Neighbor" plan restricting ozone pollution from upwind states, while they contest the rule's legality in a lower court.
U.S. Regulators Approve Louisiana LNG Plant and 85-Mile Pipeline
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission voted 2-1 to allow construction and operation of the Calcasieu Pass 2 LNG plant and a related, 85-mile-long (137 km) pipeline.
688-Mile Summit Carbon Pipeline Project Approved for Construction by Iowa Regulators
(P&GJ) — Summit Carbon Solutions LLC has received a construction permit to build, maintain, and operate the Midwest Carbon Express, a 688-mile pipeline spanning 29 counties in Iowa.
Former Pertamina CEO Jailed 9 Years Over Improper Cheniere LNG Deal
A former chief executive of Indonesia's state energy firm Pertamina has been sentenced to nine years in jail for graft in a case related to a long-term contract to procure liquefied natural gas from a unit of U.S. company Cheniere Energy.
Martin Midstream Recovers 1,250 Barrels from Pipeline Oil Spill in Arkansas
Martin Midstream Partners said on Monday it had recovered around 1,250 barrels of crude oil following a pipeline spill that occurred earlier this month.
Equinor Plans Restart of Hammerfest LNG Plant Following Weekend Outage
The plant's power generators had been undergoing maintenance when its backup supply from an external grid failed, resulting in the outage.
Dangote Refinery Accuses Oil Majors of Blocking Local Crude Purchases
The $20 billion refinery, billed to be the largest in Africa and Europe at full throttle, started production in January but has struggled to find enough crude to meet its 650,000-barrel-per-day capacity.
EPA to Review Texas' Oversight of Oil, Gas Wastewater Disposal Wells
The review follows a petition from nine environmental groups and aims to assess if the Texas Railroad Commission meets federal standards for protecting public health and the environment.
EU Adopts 14th Sanctions Package Against Russia, Targets LNG Exports
The European Union has introduced a new round of sanctions against Russia, marking the first time its gas exports, particularly liquefied natural gas (LNG), are targeted.
Petroecuador Declares Force Majeure on Napo Crude Exports Due to Pipeline Shutdown
Ecuador's Petroecuador has declared force majeure over deliveries of Napo heavy crude for exports following the shutdown of a key pipeline and oil wells due to heavy rains hitting the country.
U.S. Launches $850 Million Grant Program to Tackle Methane Emissions in Oil Sector
The U.S. government opened up on Friday competitive bidding that will close on Aug. 26 for $850 million in grants to help small oil and gas producers monitor and reduce methane from their operations,
Russian Court Orders $102 Million Award of Commerzbank Assets to Pipeline Firm
A Russian court has ordered that Commerzbank assets worth $101.86 million be awarded in damages to a company overseeing construction of a gas processing plant in northwest Russia, court documents showed.
Trans Mountain Revises Heavy Crude Standards on Pipeline After Quality Concerns
Canadian government-owned oil pipeline operator Trans Mountain last week revised standards for accepting crude oil on its recently expanded system after buyers raised concerns about the crude oil arriving on the line, a regulatory filing showed.
Geospatial Analytics: Predictions, Trends, and A.I. Applications for Pipeline Management
Geospatial analytics is revolutionizing pipeline management for oil and gas companies, enabling efficient monitoring of vast infrastructure. Utilizing A.I.-powered technologies, this approach detects potential leaks, encroachments, and chemical traces, ensuring early detection and minimizing environmental impact.
Biden Administration Offers $200 Million in Grants to Fix Aging Gas Pipelines
(P&GJ) — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration is now accepting applications for nearly $200 million in grants aimed at repairing and modernizing aging natural gas pipes.
Canada Oil and Gas Emissions Cap Likely to Cut Production, Report Says
Canada's proposed oil and gas emissions cap will prompt companies to cut production rather than invest in costly carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology, analysts say.
Meld Energy Gets Approval for $317 Million Hydrogen Facility in Hull
Meld Energy has received approval from the East Riding of Yorkshire Council to build a $317 million, 100-megawatt green hydrogen production facility at Saltend in Hull.
Uganda Optimistic About Timely Finish of Revised $5 Billion, 897-Mile EACOP Pipeline
Uganda has attributed the spike in the cost of construction for the 897-mile (1,443-km) East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) to the government’s resolve to make the new project more climate responsive.
States Sue U.S. to Block $7 Billion Rule Requiring Oil Firms to Guarantee Well Dismantling Payments
Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi on Monday sued the U.S. government to block the Biden administration's proposed rule that would require the offshore oil and gas industry to provide nearly $7 billion in financial assurances to cover costs of dismantling old infrastructure.
Enbridge Faces Michigan AG's Attempt to Halt Line 5 Pipeline in State Court Decision
A U.S. appeals court on Monday handed Michigan's attorney general a jurisdictional victory in her bid to force Enbridge to stop operating the Line 5 oil pipeline underneath the Straits of Mackinac in the Great Lakes by allowing her to pursue her case in state rather than federal court.
- Texas Waha Hub Gas Prices Plunge to Record Lows, Hit Negative Territory
- U.S. Appeals Court Strikes Down Controversial Biden Pipeline Safety Rules
- Williams Seeks Emergency Certificate to Operate $1 Billion Mid-Atlantic Gas Pipeline After Court Reversal
- Texas Oil Pipelines Near Max Capacity, Threatening Future Export Limits
- Energy Transfer Subsidiary Selects KTJV for Lake Charles LNG Export Project
- Saudi Arabia Looking to Expand Pipeline to Reduce Oil Exports via Gulf
- Report: Houston Region Poised to Become a Global Clean Hydrogen Hub
- Texas Startup Endeavors Again to Build First Major U.S. Oil Refinery Since 1977
- Germany Issues Arrest Warrant for Ukrainian in Nord Stream Pipeline Attack, But Suspect Has Fled, Officials Say
- TC Energy Completes $1.14 Billion Sale of Portland Natural Gas Transmission System
