Regulations & standards

US Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration awards money to enhance safety at community level.

Electrification not enough to meet net zero target, DNV’s Energy Transition Outlook 2021 warns.

The API has published a new edition of Standard 1164, ‘Pipeline Control Systems Cybersecurity’, underscoring the natural gas and oil industry’s ongoing commitment to protecting critical infrastructure.

Cybersecurity assessment solution developed by leading cyber community organisation helps to meet compliance and regulatory requirements.

The company’s latest release of pipeline management software meets new standards, including cybersecurity-related guidance sponsored by the Department of Energy.

Ability of natural gas infrastructure to be converted to carry low-carbon fuels will enable gas to become a ‘second pillar’ of decarbonisation alongside renewables.

IMCA publishes AUV audit guidance document in bid to promote a common approach.

GlobalData’s report on ESG in oil and gas.

Synopsys Software Integrity Group and KnowBe4 comment on the new requirements for US pipeline operators to bolster cybersecurity.

Transportation Security Administration issues second Security Directive.

Sapphire Technologies has been named a finalist in Cleantech.org’s inaugural GS Beyond Energy Innovation Challenge.

The Marine Technology Society (MTS) and the Society for Underwater Technology (SUT) will launch three professional certification programmes.

FERC plans to establish OPP to assist members of the public to learn more about, and participate in, FERC proceedings.

Court rejects FERC acceptance of affiliate contract as evidence of public need.

John Echols and Greg Crowley from Opportune LLP write: the winter storm that descended on Texas in February 2021 is a reminder of why organisations should assess their strategy and operations to manage and mitigate risk before chaos ensues.