Williams receives support for its Atlantic Sunrise project
The Atlantic Sunrise project is expected to support around 8000 jobs the 10 Pennsylvania counties and have an estimated US$1.6 billion economic impact in the project area.
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NEB seeks public input for Energy East hearing
The Hearing Panel for the Energy East and Eastern Mainline pipeline projects are seeking comments from the public regarding the topics identified in its final Lists of Issues for the projects.
Update: NJDEP called to reject PennEast pipeline
On 10 May, state officials, conservation leaders and members of the public asked the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection to reject PennEast’s pipeline application, citing flaws in FERC’s review of oil and gas pipelines.
Trump names nominees to restore FERC quorum
The White House has announced that Neil Chatterjee and Robert Powelson have been nominated to serve on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
“New pipeline infrastructure should accommodate expected rise in Permian oil production” says EIA
The US Energy Information Administration has highlighted that pipeline infrastructure in the Permian is now better equipped to handle new production than it was in 2014.
Williams seeks to continue natural gas pipeline project
According to Industrial Info Resources, Williams Companies is committed to finding a way forward for its Constitution natural gas pipeline.
PHMSA revises civil penalties for violations of pipeline safety regulations
PHMSA has adjusted the maximum and minimum civil penalties for violations of federal pipeline safety regulations.
“Significant milestones” reached for Northern Gas pipeline
Jemena has been granted a Pipeline Licence for the significant Northern Gas pipeline project.
Pipelines are a safe way of transporting energy, according to pipeline report
The American Petroleum Institute and the Association of Oil Pipe Lines have released a 2017 - 2019 Pipeline Safety Excellence Strategic Plan and 2016 Performance Report.
Key pipeline information made accessible by the NEB
The National Energy Board has welcomed an online tool that provides information on the pipelines it regulates.
CFS achieves ISO 9001 certification for its quality management system
Continental Fabrication Services has achieved ISO 9001 certification, which includes pipeline prefabrication work for compressor and pumps stations, as well as a multitude of other pipeline-related facilities.
NobelClad welded pipe obtains DNV qualification
NobelClad has received DNV GL certification for its explosion welded metal plates for use in longitudinally welded clad pipe.
NEB: pipeline companies now required to revise quality assurance programes
The National Energy Board has amended its Safety Advisory and issued a draft Order on the quality assurance of oil and gas pipeline materials.
Gazprom approves Zagorsk pipe for use
Zagorsk Pipe Plant’s large diameter pipes have been approved for use at Gazprom’s facilities.
FERC issues environmental assessment for Millennium’s Eastern pipeline
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has recently issued an environmental assessment for Millennium Pipeline Company, LLC’s Eastern system upgrade project.