Regulations & standards

The National Energy Board has released its new Confidential Disclosure (Whistleblower) Procedure.

The National Energy Board has issued decisions and recommendations regarding Enbridge’s Line 3 pipeline replacement project.

TransCanada has agreed to submit its Quebec portion of the Energy East pipeline project to be assessed in the environmental quality act, which is fulfilling the expectations of the people of Quebec.

FERC staff issues the draft environmental impact statement for the Leach XPress and Rayne XPress expansion projects.

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.