Politics & Regulation

 Gulf of Oman & Strait of Hormuz on the map (© Shutterstock/Nick Beer)
Gulf of Oman & Strait of Hormuz on the map (© Shutterstock/Nick Beer)

Israel-Iran Conflict: Pakistan to Import Oil Via Pipelines if Strait of Hormuz Is Closed

As the conflict between Israel and Iran escalates in the Middle East, Pakistan is exploring the possibility of using pipelines to import oil from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) if Iran blocks the Strait of Hormuz. 

 TC Energy logo at the head office in Calgary, Canada (© Shutterstock/Brett Holmes)
TC Energy logo at the head office in Calgary, Canada (© Shutterstock/Brett Holmes)

U.S. Supreme Court Overturns $199m Damages Against Canada’s Pipeline Operator TC Energy

Delaware’s highest court has overturned a previous judge’s order directing Canada’s pipeline operator, TC Energy, to pay $199.2 million in damages stemming from its 2016 acquisition of Columbia Pipeline Group for $13 billion. 

South Sudan on the map (© Shutterstock/hyotographics)
South Sudan on the map (© Shutterstock/hyotographics)

South Sudan Restarts Oil Exports After Pipeline Repairs in Sudan, Easing Economic Strain

South Sudan has resumed oil exports through the Sudan following the completion of a critical pipeline damaged by an airstrike, renewing hopes of economic easements for the oil-dependent country. 

Flags of Zambia and Zimbabwe on a desk (© Shutterstock/VUTUK DESIGN AND MEDIA)
Flags of Zambia and Zimbabwe on a desk (© Shutterstock/VUTUK DESIGN AND MEDIA)

Zimbabwe and Zambia Sign Historic MoU to Build Cross-Border Fuel Pipeline

The Zimbabwe government has approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the neighbouring Zambia to build a pipeline to transport refined petroleum products from Zimbabwe to Zambia. 

Flags of Russia and the Republic of the Congo (© Shutterstock/esfera)
Flags of Russia and the Republic of the Congo (© Shutterstock/esfera)

Russia Approves Construction of a Major Petroleum Pipeline in The Republic of Congo

Russia has formally approved cooperation with the Republic of Congo to construct the proposed Pointe-Noire-Loutete-Maloukou-Trechot petroleum pipeline by signing a bill ratifying the project into law. 

British Columbia on the map (© Shutterstock/Tudoran Andrei)
British Columbia on the map (© Shutterstock/Tudoran Andrei)

B.C Approves Construction of Long-Delayed LNG Pipeline to Reduce Reliance on U.S Market

The British Columbia government has allowed the continued construction of a long-delayed 900-kilometre liquefied natural gas (LNG) pipeline despite opposition from several groups, including environmental activists. 

Entrance to the Headquarters of the U.S. Department of Transportation in Washington, DC (© Shutterstock/DCStockPhotography)
Entrance to the Headquarters of the U.S. Department of Transportation in Washington, DC (© Shutterstock/DCStockPhotography)

USDOT Seeks Comment on Pipeline and Hazmat Regulatory Relief

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) today announced that the agency is seeking public comment on two Advance Notices of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) to reduce regulatory burdens imposed on the energy sector.

Nigeria on the Map (© Shutterstock/hyotographics)
Nigeria on the Map (© Shutterstock/hyotographics)

Nigeria Seeks Funding for its Ambitious $25bn Subsea Gas Pipeline Linking Africa to Europe

Vice President Kashim Shettima revealed on Tuesday, May 2, that Nigeria is actively seeking funding for its $25-billion ambitious pipeline project, which would see the West African nation supply its abundant natural gas to European markets. 

The Mackinac Bridge over the Straits of Mackinac, connecting Michigan's Upper and Lower Peninsulas (© Shutterstock/Craig Sterken)
The Mackinac Bridge over the Straits of Mackinac, connecting Michigan's Upper and Lower Peninsulas (© Shutterstock/Craig Sterken)

Line 5 Tunnel Project Advances to Public Comment Period Amid Environmental Concerns

The controversial Enbridge’s Line 5 pipeline tunnel project faces a 30-day public consultation period after the U.S.

Flags of Hungary and Serbia (© Shutterstock/Aritra Deb)
Flags of Hungary and Serbia (© Shutterstock/Aritra Deb)

Hungary & Serbia to Begin Construction of Cross-border Oil Pipeline

Hungary and Serbia are set to begin construction soon on a new oil pipeline aimed at bolstering energy security in the region, Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó announced Monday. 

The pipeline, expected to be operational by 2027, will ensure reliable fuel supplies for Serbia and neighboring countries.

Flag of the state of New York with the flag of the United States of America in the background (© Shutterstock/rarrarorro)
Flag of the state of New York with the flag of the United States of America in the background (© Shutterstock/rarrarorro)

U.S Policy Shift on Offshore Wind Farm Project Could Pave the Way for Major Gas Pipeline Revival

The Trump administration has lifted a month-old stop-work order on Empire Wind project off the New York coast in a compromise that could revive plans for a previously cancelled natural gas pipeline.