Regulations & standards

ISO 50001, the international standard for Energy Management Systems (EnMS), becomes the latest standard to enter the ISO revisions process.

BSI has published the new standard for corrosion testing in pipelines used in the oil and gas industry.

The American Petroleum Institute has applauded the Senate’s action to go to conference on S. 2012, the Energy Policy Modernization Act.

Independent Producers tell PHMSA to follow congressional directive to not regulate production facilities.

The National Energy Board has suspended its review of the Northern Gateway pipeline sunset clause extension request.

PHMSA’s new natural gas rule adds significant costs with limited safety benefits.

Record numbers seek OPITO approval during downturn.

The Academy of Joint Integrity has been alerting smalls businesses about its health and safety regulations.

US states have been awarded more than US$49 million in pipeline safety grants, reimbursing up to 80% of operating costs for state pipeline programmes.

Congresswoman Watson Coleman is set to introduce a legislation intended to strengthen FERC’s oversight of proposed oil and gas pipelines.

Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, must ultimately make the final decision regarding Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project.

President Barack Obama has signed a new legislation focusing on oil and gas pipeline safety.

Vancouver is challenging the National Energy Board’s decision to approve Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project.

Pipeline Safety Act provides important and relevant changes to the NEB Act.

National Energy Board has deemed the Energy East pipeline project application complete.