Business news - 03 October 2014

The World Energy Council has launched a new initiative to help mobilise investments into the energy sector.

Smith Flow Control, specialist in mechanical valve control equipment, has joined the Energy Industries Council.

TransCanada has entered into an agreement to sell its remaining 30% interest in Bison Pipeline LLC to TC PipeLines, LP.

Vallourec has started delivering premium line pipe for the offshore Egina field, operated by Total Upstream Nigeria.

BHP Billiton has donated US$ 400,000 to the Pooled World Health Organisation Ebola Response fund.

NiSource has approved, in principle, plans to separate its natural gas pipeline businesses into a stand-alone publicly traded company.

EnLink Midstream has signed a definitive agreement with Chevron subsidiaries to acquire Gulf Coast natural gas pipeline assets.

API has announced that Stacy Linden has been promoted to General Counsel for the association effective immediately.