Ashtead Technology secures UKAS accreditation
Ashtead Technology has received further endorsement from the UK Accreditation Service (UKAS) for its enhanced range of calibration services.
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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.
Draft EIS released and public comment period begins for Line 3 pipeline
The Minnesota Department of Commerce has released its draft environmental impact statement and commenced a comment period for the Enbridge Energy’s Line 3 pipeline replacement project.
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.
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.