Politics & Regulation

A pipeline in Alaska, USA (© Shutterstock/Galyna Andrushko)
A pipeline in Alaska, USA (© Shutterstock/Galyna Andrushko)

Japan Considers Backing Alaska Gas Pipeline to Boost Trade Relations with United States

Japan is considering an investment in a $44 billion gas pipeline project in Alaska to forge closer ties with the US and possibly ease trade tensions, according to sources cited by Reuters.

Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina (© Shutterstock/esfera)
Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina (© Shutterstock/esfera)

Bosnia Moves Forward with Southern Gas Pipeline Project to Reduce Russian Reliance

Bosnian House of Peoples has adopted legislation clearing the construction of the Southern Interconnection natural gas pipeline project, overcoming a major legislative obstacle after more than 15 years of political gridlock.

Green hydrogen pipeline (© Shutterstock/Audio und werbung)
Green hydrogen pipeline (© Shutterstock/Audio und werbung)

African and European Countries Reaffirm Support for New Green Hydrogen Pipeline Project

Italy, Austria, Germany, Algeria, and Tunisia reaffirmed Tuesday their commitment to developing a pipeline that will transport renewable hydrogen from North Africa to Europe, according to the Italian energy ministry

Pipeline for gas exports with Russian flags (© Shutterstock/Fly Of Swallow Studio)
Pipeline for gas exports with Russian flags (© Shutterstock/Fly Of Swallow Studio)

Russian President Putin Announces Plans for Gas Pipeline to Iran

Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced plans for a gas pipeline to Iran, a move that could see Moscow export up to 55 billion cubic meters of gas exports annually in a long-term arrangement. 

Logo of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)
Logo of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)

New Federal Rule to Curb Methane Leaks from U.S. Gas Pipelines

The U.S. Department of Transportation has issued a final rule to bolster safety standards for natural gas pipelines. Announced on Friday, January 17, 2025, the new rule emphasizes updating leak detection and repair requirements for gas pipelines to ensure they are environmentally friendly. 

Flag of the state of Minnesota infront of the flag of the United States of America (© Shutterstock/rarrarorro)
Flag of the state of Minnesota infront of the flag of the United States of America (© Shutterstock/rarrarorro)

Minnesota Regulators Rescind Permit for Controversial Pipeline Pipestone National Monument

Minnesota utility regulators on Tuesday rescinded a permit for a gasoline pipeline near Pipestone National Monument, ordering cultural and archaeological surveys on two potential routes after objections from tribes who consider the area sacred.