Onshore pipeline news
ExxonMobil takes 2.5% share in BTC pipeline
The oil major purchased the stake from CIECO, a subsidiary of Itochu.
No plans for further asset sales – Enbridge CEO
Enbridge CEO Al Monaco also sought to downplay concerns that the pipeline operator is holding too much debt.
Intertek’s innovative pipeline inspection solution delivers total quality assurance for pipeline owners
Intertek has developed an innovative new pipeline quality verification solution, Intertek PipeAwareTM, which offers digital access to pipeline asset integrity data – vital for assurance and compliance purposes.
Constitution pipeline project in hiatus
The decision by FERC to uphold New York state’s refusal to provide the project a water quality permit means construction of the Constitution natural gas pipeline is currently on hold.
Mexico faces challenge of lower gas imports in 2018
Analysts are warning that a combination of low US natural gas stockpiles, depleted by recent poor weather, and delays in cross-border pipeline projects could substantially lower the amount of natural gas Mexico can import this year.
China and India to dominate pipeline additions between 2018 - 2022
A new report reveals that the four of the five longest planned pipelines are in China and India.
Transneft Diascan commissions pipeline diagnostics automation software
The software can automate planning, metering and analysis of testing facility equipment with natural and artificial defects.
Market for virtual pipeline systems set to grow
Virtual pipelines systems market predicted to increase in value to US$1070 million by 2025.
Energy Transfer files federal lawsuit against co-conspirator group
Energy Transfer has filed a federal lawsuit against Greenpeace International, Greenpeace Inc., Greenpeace Fund, Inc., BankTrack and Earth First! for the violation of federal and state racketeering statutes, in addition to interfering with pipeline construction activities and providing false information about the company.
NEB launches Energy East/Eastern Mainline initiative
Four Board Members are set to carry out expanded indigenous and public engagement relating to the Energy East/Eastern Mainline hearing.