FERC issues EIS for Mountain Valley pipeline
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has released its final environmental impact statement for the Mountain Valley pipeline project.
Regulations & standards
DNV GL updates free spanning pipelines RP
DNV GL updates the widely used recommended practice for free spanning pipelines.
Texas Governor signs resolution supporting Delegation Of Federal Energy Regulations to state
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a resolution urging the federal government to work with Texas in unravelling overreaching regulations.
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Industry’s best convene at PRCI technical meetings hosted by TDW
Pipeline Research Council International (PRCI) committees recommend 2018 R&D projects.
Miller and Hobart awarded new ISO standard
Miller and Hobart are among the few organisations that have earned the new stringent quality certification, ISO 9001:2015.
Canada’s NEB and Mexico’s CFE sign MoU
On 13 June, the National Energy Board signed an agreement with Mexico’s Energy Regulatory Commission, for the collaboration and exchange of technical and regulatory information.
API applauds US Senate decision on FERC nominees
API has applauded the decision to advance the nominations of Neil Chatterjee and Rob Powelson to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
NEB launches Energy East/Eastern Mainline initiative
Four Board Members are set to carry out expanded indigenous and public engagement relating to the Energy East/Eastern Mainline hearing.
NEB to hold hearing for the Wyndwood pipeline expansion project
The National Energy Board of Canada is set to hold an oral hearing on whether the Wyndwood pipeline expansion project should be approved for construction and operation.
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GPAC to hold public meeting in June on the safety of gas pipelines
The Gas Pipeline Advisory Committee is set to discuss the proposed rulemaking for onshore gas transmission and gathering pipelines.
DNV GL launches new guidance for submarine pipelines
DNV GL has launched a new recommended practice that is dedicated to the interaction of the pipeline and soil, DNVGL-RP-F114 ‘Pipe-soil interaction for submarine pipelines’.
Ashtead Technology secures UKAS accreditation
Ashtead Technology has received further endorsement from the UK Accreditation Service (UKAS) for its enhanced range of calibration services.
PGNiG calls for Gazprom fine
The Polish Oil and Gas Co. has called for the European Commission to fine Gazprom and create competitive conditions on the gas market.
“It is vital that the government take the required steps to restore public trust in the NEB,” says C.D. Howe Institute report.
The C.D. Howe Institute has released a new report, which suggests that the government of Canada should restore the National Energy Board’s decision making authority.
NEB set for an overhaul
The National Energy Board of Canada is set to be modernised to ensure that the country’s resources are developed responsibly.