Regulations & standards

Pembina Pipeline Corporation announced that it has received regulatory approval for two pipelines forming its Phase III expansion project.

The guidelines provide a clear overview of the safety principles and technical requirements for the design of dependable equipment for the safe transfer of personnel at sea.

A new PHSMA rule is set to make a change to rupture detection. It proposes the installation of automatic shutoff and remote controlled valves, along with equivalent technologies for rupture detection of oil and gas pipelines.

FERC has arranged to hold a technical conference on 9 May, with regards to the Algonquin Gas Transmission capacity release bidding requirements.

Columbia Gas of Maryland has filed to recover its investment in replacing its ageing pipeline infrastructure and adopting pipeline safety upgrades.

The FERC has authorised both applications for the Magnolia LNG project and Lake Charles Expansion project.

Canadian pipeline giant accused of Straits of Mackinac agreement violation in light of new metal loss data.

The NEB has created a model that defines and clarifies members’ responsibilities, expectations and accountabilities for both regulatory and non-regulatory roles.

IRM has developed a new management solution to help maintain oil and gas pipeline valves at a high standard, while reducing costs.

IMCA’S Contracts and Insurance seminar will explore a ‘dark period in contracting terms’ in the marine sector.

DNV GL has initiated 43 new collaboration projects for 2016, in order to help safely reduce costs.

Trelleborg Offshore’s Macae, Brazil has received the prestigious ISO 9001:2008 certification for petroleum, petrochemical, and natural gas industries.

Veresen has announced its submission request for a rehearing to the FERC regarding the execution of natural gas transportation agreements. FERC has 30 days to respond.

Keystone pipeline is put back into service at reduced pressure.

API Q2 is a new, risk-based quality management system approach.