Politics & Regulation

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

Work to Begin on Controversial $1 Bn Underwater Natural Gas Pipeline Off Staten Island

Construction on a controversial underwater natural gas pipeline off the coast of Staten Island is expected to begin by the end of 2026, marking a pivotal shift in New York’s energy infrastructure following years of regulatory and political deadlock.

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

President Trump Approves Bridger Pipeline Permit, Reviving US’s Cross-Border Oil Ambitions

President Donald Trump has signed a presidential permit authorizing the Bridger Pipeline expansion, a move that effectively clears a major federal regulatory hurdle for a project designed to transport hundreds of thousands of barrels of Canadian crude into the United States.

Pipeline through the desert (© Shutterstock/Mike Browne)
Pipeline through the desert (© Shutterstock/Mike Browne)

UAE Exits OPEC as Fujairah Pipeline Offers Strategic Bypass

The United Arab Emirates announced its departure from OPEC on Wednesday, as the Habshan-Fujairah pipeline becomes its strategic lifeline, guaranteeing more oil to the global market.

Coming amid the Strait of Hormuz closure, the move signals a seismic shift in global energy geopolitics and a pivot toward Western market stability.

Flags of Bosnia and Croatia (© Shutterstock/esfera)
Flags of Bosnia and Croatia (© Shutterstock/esfera)

Croatia and Bosnia Sign Landmark Deal for Southern Interconnection Pipeline

Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković and Borjana Krišto, Chairwoman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina, signed a pivotal agreement Tuesday to construct the Southern Interconnection gas pipeline, a project aimed at reshaping energy s

Enbridge Center Building in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (©Shutterstock/JHVEPhoto)
Enbridge Center Building in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (©Shutterstock/JHVEPhoto)

Canada Approves $2.9 Billion Enbridge Pipeline Expansion in B.C.

The Canadian federal government has greenlit Enbridge Inc.’s $2.93 billion (CAN$4 billion) Sunrise Expansion Program, a major natural gas infrastructure project aimed at boosting energy capacity across British Columbia, the company announced Tuesday.

Pipeline valve being opened (© Shutterstock/Oil and Gas Photographer)
Pipeline valve being opened (© Shutterstock/Oil and Gas Photographer)

Druzhba Pipeline Resumes Operation, Sending Oil to Slovakia and Hungary

Crude oil began flowing through the Druzhba pipeline into Slovakia early Thursday morning, signaling the end of a months-long transit halt that had paralyzed Central European energy supplies and stalled a multi-billion-dolla

Equipment of an old gas station in Ukraine (© Shutterstock/A08)
Equipment of an old gas station in Ukraine (© Shutterstock/A08)

Ukraine Eyes Restart for Druzhba Pipeline to Unlock $106B EU Loan

Oil is expected to resume flowing through the Druzhba pipeline this week, a critical technical milestone that officials hope will clear the path for the European Union to finalize a €90 billion ($106 billion) financial aid package for Ukraine.

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Aerial view of a pipeline (© Shutterstock/BelusUAB)

Turkey Eyes Future of Key Iranian Gas Pipeline as Contract Expiry Nears

The future of a critical energy artery between Iran and Turkey remains uncertain as a long-term natural gas supply agreement nears its expiration this summer, Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said Saturday.

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Flags of India and Sri Lanka (© Shutterstock/esfera)

India and Sri Lanka Explore Cross-Border Oil Pipeline to Bolster Energy Security

Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met Sunday to advance a proposal for a cross-border oil pipeline, signaling a deepening of energy integration between the two South Asian neighbors.

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

India Fast-Tracks Pipeline Expansion to Bolster Energy Security Amid Strait of Hormuz Blockade

The Indian government has unveiled a comprehensive new framework to accelerate the expansion of its natural gas pipeline network, a move officials say is critical to safeguarding national energy security as geopolitical instability continues in West Asia.

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Flags of Nigeria and Morocco (© Shutterstock/Aritra Deb)

Nigeria and Morocco to Sign Intergovernmental Pact for $25B Trans-continental Gas Pipeline

Nigeria and Morocco are set to sign an intergovernmental agreement this year to formalize the legal and regulatory framework for a $25 billion transcontinental gas pipeline, marking a pivotal step for one of Africa’s most ambitious infrastructure projects.

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Syria on the map (© Shutterstock/abdovicamina)

Syria Moves to Restore Key Gas Pipeline as Tension Flares Up in the Middle East

Specialized engineering units and teams from the Syrian Petroleum Company have launched operations to clear mines and explosive remnants of war along the Koniko gas pipeline in eastern Deir Ezzor, state media reported Friday.