Politics & Regulation

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Flag of the People's Republic of China (© Shutterstock/Tatoh)

Chinese Authorities Admit Hong Kong-flagged Ship Damaged Baltic Pipeline, Blames Storm

Chinese authorities have acknowledged that a Chinese-owned ship damaged a critical Baltic Sea gas pipeline last October after months of investigations and speculations. 

However, the authorities blamed a storm for the costly incident, according to multiple sources.

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The flag of India on the map (© Shutterstock/hyotographics)

India’s New Pipeline Tariffs Take Effect, Implementing New Tariff Hikes

India’s Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board’s new tariffs for transporting petroleum products through older pipelines have taken effect today (August 1, 2024), replacing a system in place since December 2010.

Enagas logo on a screen infront of the website (© Shutterstock/T. Schneider)
Enagas logo on a screen infront of the website (© Shutterstock/T. Schneider)

Spain Grants Enagas Preliminary Approval for Hydrogen Pipeline Project

Spain has granted preliminary approval to gas grid operator Enagas to begin developing the country’s portion of a planned trans-European hydrogen pipeline and related infrastructure.

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Flag of Canada (© Shutterstock/Tatohra)

Canada to Delay Trans Mountain Divestment Until After 2025 Election

The Canadian government is likely to postpone the sale of the Trans Mountain oil pipeline until after the 2025 federal election, Reuters News reported Monday, July 26, citing unnamed officials interviewed by Bloomberg News. 

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Sudan on the map of Africa (copyright by Shutterstock/hyotographics)

South Sudan Considering Oil Pipeline Shutdown Amid Economic Crisis

South Sudan is considering a halt in all oil exports through Sudan amid a deepening financial crisis and a protracted dispute over a ruptured pipeline, a government official told the Sudan Tribune on Monday, July 22, 2024.

Rendering of a pressure gauge on a hydrogen pipeline (© Shutterstock/r.classen)
Rendering of a pressure gauge on a hydrogen pipeline (© Shutterstock/r.classen)

Germany Adopts Hydrogen Import Strategy to Secure Energy Security and Meet Net Zero Target

Germany has adopted a strategy for importing hydrogen to ensure energy security as it transitions to fossil fuel alternatives for large parts of its industry.

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The flag of the state of Iowa infront of the US flag (© Shutterstock/rarrarorro)

Iowa Utility Board Approves Controversial Summit Carbon Pipeline Project

The Iowa Utilities Board on Tuesday approved Summit Carbon Solutions' controversial carbon capture pipeline project, granting the company the ability to use eminent domain to acqu

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Flags of Morocco and Germany (© Shutterstock/Yuriy Boyko_Ukraine)

Germany and Morocco Forge Alliance to Bolster Green Hydrogen Production and Exports

Germany and Morocco have agreed to forge a climate and energy alliance to bolster renewable energy development and green hydrogen production in the North African nation.

Germany sees hydrogen as a key element in decarbonising its industrial sector, particularly for difficult-to-electrify industries like steel and chemicals. 

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 Approves Venture Global’s LNG Project Despite Environmental Concerns

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has approved the construction and operation of a long-opposed liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plant in Louisiana.