Business news - 23 August 2017

The Colorado Petroleum Council issues a statement on the oil and gas industry’s commitment to safety, local communities and the environment.

Rheidiant, Inc. to participate in Chevron Technology Ventures’ new catalyst programme for the oil and gas industry, where it will provide its Smart Sign leak detection system for pipelines.

SoCalGas is set to streamline processes to support renewable gas projects, which would make it easier for biogas developers to connect to its natural gas pipeline system.

Energy Transfer has filed a federal lawsuit against Greenpeace International, Greenpeace Inc., Greenpeace Fund, Inc., BankTrack and Earth First! for the violation of federal and state racketeering statutes, in addition to interfering with pipeline construction activities and providing false information about the company.