https://www.worldpipelines.com/regulations-and-standards/ en-GB editor@worldpipelines.com (Editor) webdev@worldpipelines.com (Web developer) https://d8fzg2skuayt4.cloudfront.net/media/logo.png https://www.worldpipelines.com Amy Mitchell, an attorney at Spencer Fane, writes about a landmark Fifth Circuit case examining FERC’s regulatory approach to pipeline expansion, focusing on cost allocation, environmental review, and agency discretion. https://www.worldpipelines.com/special-reports/08042026/a-fifth-circuit-showdown-over-pipeline-expansion-gas-transmission-nw-llc-vs-ferc/ https://www.worldpipelines.com/special-reports/08042026/a-fifth-circuit-showdown-over-pipeline-expansion-gas-transmission-nw-llc-vs-ferc/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:22:00 GMT Developed through the H2Pipe Joint Industry Project, the ‘DNV-RP-F123 Hydrogen Pipeline Systems’ Recommended Practice addresses hydrogen-specific risks in offshore pipeline design and operation to support safe deployment. https://www.worldpipelines.com/regulations-and-standards/26032026/new-dnv-recommended-practice-supports-offshore-hydrogen-pipelines-development/ https://www.worldpipelines.com/regulations-and-standards/26032026/new-dnv-recommended-practice-supports-offshore-hydrogen-pipelines-development/ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:46:00 GMT PHMSA grant programme provides funding to repair or replace leak-prone pipeline infrastructure. https://www.worldpipelines.com/regulations-and-standards/24032026/trumps-transportation-department-to-invest-nearly-us100-million-in-modernising-ageing-pipeline-infrastructure/ https://www.worldpipelines.com/regulations-and-standards/24032026/trumps-transportation-department-to-invest-nearly-us100-million-in-modernising-ageing-pipeline-infrastructure/ Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:25:00 GMT Moves will generate over US$600 million in savings while enhancing safety. https://www.worldpipelines.com/business-news/13012026/trumps-transportation-secretary-sean-p-duffy-streamlines-regulations-to-make-energy-products-more-affordable-for-american-families/ https://www.worldpipelines.com/business-news/13012026/trumps-transportation-secretary-sean-p-duffy-streamlines-regulations-to-make-energy-products-more-affordable-for-american-families/ Tue, 13 Jan 2026 09:00:00 GMT US$9.6 million Proposed Civil Penalty is the largest ever proposed by PHMSA in a pipeline safety enforcement action. https://www.worldpipelines.com/business-news/06012026/trumps-transportation-secretary-sean-p-duffy-announces-record-fine-against-pipeline-operator-for-violating-pipeline-safety-regulations/ https://www.worldpipelines.com/business-news/06012026/trumps-transportation-secretary-sean-p-duffy-announces-record-fine-against-pipeline-operator-for-violating-pipeline-safety-regulations/ Tue, 06 Jan 2026 09:30:00 GMT Oil and gas companies in the UK, Canada and Australia are failing to fully disclose the costs of decommissioning their fossil-fuel-related infrastructure, leaving investors with incomplete and non-comparable information. https://www.worldpipelines.com/business-news/17122025/new-research-reveals-major-gaps-in-disclosure-of-decommissioning-liabilities-for-oil-and-gas-infrastructure/ https://www.worldpipelines.com/business-news/17122025/new-research-reveals-major-gaps-in-disclosure-of-decommissioning-liabilities-for-oil-and-gas-infrastructure/ Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:00:00 GMT These new priorities support the Department’s core mission of upholding the highest of safety standards. https://www.worldpipelines.com/equipment-and-safety/21112025/phmsa-implements-new-data-driven-framework-for-hazmat-transportation-inspection-and-enforcement-standards/ https://www.worldpipelines.com/equipment-and-safety/21112025/phmsa-implements-new-data-driven-framework-for-hazmat-transportation-inspection-and-enforcement-standards/ Fri, 21 Nov 2025 09:30:00 GMT The announcement was made at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil. https://www.worldpipelines.com/regulations-and-standards/17112025/totalenergies-commits-us100-million-to-climate-investment-in-support-of-the-ogdc-community/ https://www.worldpipelines.com/regulations-and-standards/17112025/totalenergies-commits-us100-million-to-climate-investment-in-support-of-the-ogdc-community/ Mon, 17 Nov 2025 09:30:00 GMT The EPA has formally recognised a drone-based inspection method, which means remote methane inspections now count for compliance. https://www.worldpipelines.com/business-news/30102025/compliance-at-scale-epa-recognition-puts-autonomous-ogi-into-routine-ldar/ https://www.worldpipelines.com/business-news/30102025/compliance-at-scale-epa-recognition-puts-autonomous-ogi-into-routine-ldar/ Thu, 30 Oct 2025 09:00:00 GMT AMPP announces updates to its Coating Inspector Program (CIP) Level 2 course, beginning this week. https://www.worldpipelines.com/regulations-and-standards/15102025/ampp-updates-its-cip-level-2-course-to-reflect-evolving-industry-standards/ https://www.worldpipelines.com/regulations-and-standards/15102025/ampp-updates-its-cip-level-2-course-to-reflect-evolving-industry-standards/ Wed, 15 Oct 2025 09:36:00 GMT Wood Mackenzie analysis reveals CCU technology development lags behind CCS, despite offering revenue potential. https://www.worldpipelines.com/business-news/14102025/wood-mackenzie-ccu-technology-development-lags-behind-ccs/ https://www.worldpipelines.com/business-news/14102025/wood-mackenzie-ccu-technology-development-lags-behind-ccs/ Tue, 14 Oct 2025 11:40:00 GMT The Oil and Gas Climate Initiative has published its annual Progress Report and independently reviewed emissions data. https://www.worldpipelines.com/regulations-and-standards/14102025/ogci-annual-report-marks-further-progress-reducing-emissions-and-driving-momentum-across-the-oil-and-gas-sector/ https://www.worldpipelines.com/regulations-and-standards/14102025/ogci-annual-report-marks-further-progress-reducing-emissions-and-driving-momentum-across-the-oil-and-gas-sector/ Tue, 14 Oct 2025 10:41:00 GMT David Niehueser, Head of Business Line – Integrity Management Systems, and Simon Braun, Sales Manager, ROSEN Group, explore the successful transition to the NIMA Integrity Management Platform, ushering in a new era of secure, scalable, and insight-driven pipeline integrity management. https://www.worldpipelines.com/regulations-and-standards/17092025/securing-the-future-of-pipeline-integrity/ https://www.worldpipelines.com/regulations-and-standards/17092025/securing-the-future-of-pipeline-integrity/ Wed, 17 Sep 2025 09:00:00 GMT Trimble begins the initiation for the Federal Risk and Authorisation Management Programme (FedRAMP®) authorisation process for its Trimble Connect®, Trimble ProjectSight® and Trimble Unity™ solutions. https://www.worldpipelines.com/regulations-and-standards/08092025/trimble-initiates-fedramp-authorisation-for-a-range-of-connected-construction-solutions/ https://www.worldpipelines.com/regulations-and-standards/08092025/trimble-initiates-fedramp-authorisation-for-a-range-of-connected-construction-solutions/ Mon, 08 Sep 2025 10:39:00 GMT The US Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has announced pipeline inspection and enforcement (I&E) priorities, a first for the agency, focusing its regulatory oversight efforts on activities data show have the greatest impact on pipeline safety. https://www.worldpipelines.com/regulations-and-standards/23072025/usdot-introduces-data-driven-enforcement-priorities-to-strengthen-pipeline-safety/ https://www.worldpipelines.com/regulations-and-standards/23072025/usdot-introduces-data-driven-enforcement-priorities-to-strengthen-pipeline-safety/ Wed, 23 Jul 2025 10:00:00 GMT New research from Sulzer reveals widespread inefficiencies across industrial pump fleets, with some operators missing out on energy savings of over US$1.5 million per site. https://www.worldpipelines.com/regulations-and-standards/07072025/two-thirds-of-pumps-run-inefficiently-sulzer-reveals-with-millions-in-energy-savings-left-untapped-by-industrial-operators/ https://www.worldpipelines.com/regulations-and-standards/07072025/two-thirds-of-pumps-run-inefficiently-sulzer-reveals-with-millions-in-energy-savings-left-untapped-by-industrial-operators/ Mon, 07 Jul 2025 09:30:00 GMT USDOT rescinds Advisory Bulletin issued by Biden administration. https://www.worldpipelines.com/regulations-and-standards/19062025/usdot-rescinds-biden-era-guidance/ https://www.worldpipelines.com/regulations-and-standards/19062025/usdot-rescinds-biden-era-guidance/ Thu, 19 Jun 2025 08:50:00 GMT USDOT enhances pipeline enforcement policies to protect due process, refocus agency. https://www.worldpipelines.com/regulations-and-standards/05062025/usdot-enhances-pipeline-enforcement-policies/ https://www.worldpipelines.com/regulations-and-standards/05062025/usdot-enhances-pipeline-enforcement-policies/ Thu, 05 Jun 2025 09:12:00 GMT The ROSEN Group publishes its first Sustainability Report, for the 2024 fiscal year. https://www.worldpipelines.com/business-news/02052025/rosen-group-publishes-sustainability-report/ https://www.worldpipelines.com/business-news/02052025/rosen-group-publishes-sustainability-report/ Fri, 02 May 2025 08:33:00 GMT Plan to update pipeline repair requirements, pipeline class location change requirements and outdated liquefied natural gas regulations. https://www.worldpipelines.com/regulations-and-standards/01052025/trumps-transportation-secretary-sean-p-duffy-announces-effort-to-update-gas-pipeline-repair-and-lng-infrastructure-regulations/ https://www.worldpipelines.com/regulations-and-standards/01052025/trumps-transportation-secretary-sean-p-duffy-announces-effort-to-update-gas-pipeline-repair-and-lng-infrastructure-regulations/ Thu, 01 May 2025 08:40:00 GMT