Crude oil pipeline news
DAPL expected to start pumping oil soon
A US judge has denied a request to halt construction of the final section of the Dakota Access pipeline, while the company behind the project plans to start pumping oil through a section of the line by the week of 13 March.
Alberta gov. seeks intervener status on Trans Mountain court case
The government of Alberta plans to obtain an intervenor status on any legalities of the Trans Mountain pipeline project.
Keystone pipeline not limited to US steel
The Keystone XL pipeline will not have to be built using solely US steel.
NNPC appeals to militant groups as it begins pipeline work
Maikanti Baru of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corp. stated that construction of the Ajaokuta-Abuja-Kaduna-Kano gas pipeline has begun. He also appealed to militants groups to stop attacks on oil facilities.
American Midstream announces DAPL connection agreement
American Midstream Partners has announced a Dakota Access connection agreement, which will expand its Bakken presence.
Nigeria’s oil and gas industry looking on the up?
The Nigerian government hopes to attract over US$10 billion of new investment in the oil and gas industry over the next five years.
DAPL to launch soon?
Construction on the Dakota Access pipeline project is currently ahead of schedule.
Iraqi pipeline bombed
Four bombs exploded near a pipeline site in northern Iraq on 25 February.
Antitrust lawsuit – Fairway Energy vs Magellan Midstream
Fairway Energy has recently filed an antitrust lawsuit against Magellan Midstream Partners over the potential stifling of competition.
DAPL protest camp shut down
The deadline has passed for protestors to vacate the Oceti Sakowin campsite.