Regulations & standards

Pembina Pipeline Corporation has provided a regulatory update for its phase III pipeline expansion project.

DNV GL has launched a new centre of excellence for smart energy and cyber security testing expertise.

Veresen has been left disappointed after its natural gas pipeline project and LNG terminal application from the FERC was denied.

FERC order denies project applications for certificate and Section 3 authorisation.

Latest crop of APM Registered Project Professionals have set a new standard for the oil and gas industry.

“These amendments are about having the best safety standards in place, while clarifying the regulatory environment for industry,” stated Minister of Natural Gas Development, Rich Coleman.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be meeting with US President Obama on 10 March to discuss issues of climate change, which could affect future oil and gas projects in North America.

The Bill includes protection for the Great Lakes region.

The European Commission agrees that the TAP pipeline is in line with EU state aid rules.

The National Energy Board has issued its enforcement decisions on Westcoast Energy Inc. and Enbridge Pipelines Inc.

The National Energy Board has issued a safety order to Plains Midstream Canada ULC with regards to its Windsor Sarnia pipeline.

Pressure sensors used in marine and offshore applications are compliant with DNV GL standards.

FERC will be holding a technical conference in April regarding the Transwestern Pipeline Company LLC.

Comments are invited on the new BSI standard, which tests for the susceptibility of corrosion and cracking of oil and gas pipelines.

Enbridge’s CEO has stated that its Northern Gateway pipeline project could see construction delays, with the potential of applying for a deadline extension from its original 31 December 2016.