FERC Chairman dissents on pipeline applications
A FERC Chairman has refused to approve the certificates awarded by FERC to the Mountain Valley and Atlantic Coast pipeline projects.
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S&P assigns AA rating to ADCOP
Abu Dhabi Crude Oil Pipeline's proposed bonds assigned preliminary 'AA' rating.
Phase 1 of DNV GL’s pipeline and cable task is complete
First phase of DNV GL led offshore cable and pipeline JIP completed.
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Atlantic Coast pipeline receives FERC approval
FERC has approved a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for the Atlantic Coast pipeline and Supply Header project.
Lawsuit filed against City of Thornton over new energy regulations
API has filed a lawsuit against the City of Thornton, challenging its newly adopted oil and gas regulations.
PHMSA issues three hazardous materials training grants
The US Department of Transportation has issued over US$23.8 million in 2017 hazardous materials planning and training grants.
Rover Pipeline’s Mainline Compressor Station 1 receives approval from FERC
Energy Transfer has announced FERC approval to place Rover Pipeline LLC’s Mainline Compressor Station 1 into partial service
Trans Mountain Burnaby route hearings to begin in January
Detailed route hearings for the Burnaby segment of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project are set to begin in early 2018.
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Kinder Morgan requests waiver for Trans Mountain
NEB asked to waive approval condition, so that anti-spawning mats can be installed.
PHMSA issues grants to encourage involvement in pipeline safety efforts
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has issued approximately US$2.5 million in grants to state entities, local communities and non-profit organisations to spur involvement in pipeline safety efforts.
FERC issues SEIS on Southeast Market Pipelines project
A draft supplemental environmental impact statement has been issued by FERC on the Southeast Market Pipelines project.
Appeals court orders Ottawa to renegotiate terms for Trans Mountain
Appeals court rules against Kinder Morgan Canada and existing Trans Mountain pipeline.
Kinder Morgan ordered to stop work on Trans Mountain
NEB tells Kinder Morgan Canada Ltd to halt work on unapproved pipeline section of project.
New resource assessment adds oil reserves to Alberta marketplace
The NEB and AGS have released a new assessment which targets marketable oil and gas resources in Alberta’s Duvernay Shale region.