US pipeline news
Alaska looks to China for pipeline development
An agreement has been signed by Alaska Governor Bill Walker in Beijing with Sinopec, China Investment Corp. and the Bank of China.
New associate director of API-PA announced
The Associated Petroleum Industries of Pennsylvania has appointed Jonathan Lutz as Associate Director.
NRDC recommends that FERC updates its pipeline permitting policy
A recent study carried out by the Natural Resources Defense Council has revealed that FERC’s 18 year old natural gas pipeline permitting policy needs updating.
US Senate appoints new FERC members
The US Senate has confirmed Kevin McIntyre and Richard Glick to join FERC, where McIntyre will serve as chairman.
American Midstream Partners acquires Southcross Holdings
American Midstream Partners, LP announced on 1 November that it had signed an agreement to acquire certain assets of Southcross Holdings, LP.
Trump backs out of anti-corruption oil and gas programme
The US will no longer participate in the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI).
Mountain Valley pipeline permit suspension lifted
The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection has lifted its suspension of the state stormwater permit for the Mountain Valley pipeline.
Enbridge testifies that replacement is needed for Line 3 pipeline
Enbridge officials face cross-examination over pipeline safety in Minnesota.
API “welcomes bipartisan efforts to strengthen US energy infrastructure”
API supports bipartisan efforts to examine and protect against the sabotage of oil and gas natural pipelines.
Energy update from Energy XXI Gulf Coast, Inc.
Following Hurricane Nate, Energy XXI Gulf Coast, Inc. has provided an operations update on its pipelines and onshore facilities in the Gulf of Mexico.