Politics & Regulation

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Headquarters in Washington, DC (© Shutterstock/Mark Van Scyoc)
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Headquarters in Washington, DC (© Shutterstock/Mark Van Scyoc)

FERC Updates Regulations to Boost Cybersecurity Natural Gas Pipeline Industry

The U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a final rule to update its regulations, incorporating the latest version of business practice standards for interstate natural gas pipelines. 

Flag of Ukraine waving in the wind on a clear day (© Shutterstock/rarrarorro)
Flag of Ukraine waving in the wind on a clear day (© Shutterstock/rarrarorro)

Ukraine's Gas Pipeline Operator TSO Modernizes with Help from USAID

The Gas Transmission System Operator of Ukraine (GTSOU) is making strides in modernizing its pipeline operations with the development and testing of a new mobile application for equipment maintenance and repair (EMR).

Flags of Canada and the USA (© Shutterstock/ruskpp)
Flags of Canada and the USA (© Shutterstock/ruskpp)

Alberta Seeks Pipeline Expansion, Eyes U.S. Partnership

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is exploring avenues to incentivize pipeline companies to enhance capacity and boost oil and gas exports to the United States. 

While dismissing direct government subsidies, Smith focuses on strategies to “de-risk” potential private sector investments.

Flag of Norway (© Shutterstock/Tatohra)
Flag of Norway (© Shutterstock/Tatohra)

Norway Buys Out Major Gas Pipeline Network in $1.6 Billion Deal

The Norwegian government announced Tuesday it has reached a deal with seven private companies to acquire a significant portion of the country's extensive gas pipeline network. 

The deal, valued at 18.1 billion Norwegian crowns ($1.64 billion), solidifies Norway's control over its critical energy infrastructure.

State Seal of the State of South Dakota, in the Black Hills, near Mount Rushmore National Memorial (© Shutterstock/Joseph Sohm)
State Seal of the State of South Dakota, in the Black Hills, near Mount Rushmore National Memorial (© Shutterstock/Joseph Sohm)

South Dakota Voters Reject Proposed $8.9 Billion Carbon Capture Pipeline Project

A proposed $8.9 billion carbon-capture pipeline project has faced another major setback after South Dakota voters repealed a law intended to streamline its approval.

Iran & Pakistan on the map (© Shutterstock/Claudio Divizia)
Iran & Pakistan on the map (© Shutterstock/Claudio Divizia)

Pakistan Hires 3 Law Firms for International Arbitration Case Over Iran Gas Pipeline

The Pakistani government has assembled a high-caliber legal team to defend the country in an international arbitration case initiated by Iran over the delayed cross-border pipeline.