Politics & Regulation

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Flags of China and Russia (© Shutterstock/Vitalii Vodolazskyi)

Russia’s Stalled Power of Siberia 2 Pipeline Highlights China’s Energy Leverage

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent visit to China has been marked by handshakes, joint statements, and a display of their “no limits” friendship with counterpart Xi Jinping. 

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Courtroom with US flag and state seal and flag of the state of Delaware (© Shutterstock/HTGanzo)

TC Energy to Appeal Nearly $200 Million Share of Damages in Columbia Pipeline Acquisition

TC Energy Corporation announced Wednesday through a press release that it will appeal a Delaware court decision assigning it half the responsibility for $398.4 million in damages awarded to stockholders of Columbia Pipeline Group.

Rendering of hydrogen molecules (© Shutterstock/atk work)
Rendering of hydrogen molecules (© Shutterstock/atk work)

Namibia & South Africa Plan a Feasibility Study for Africa's First Green Hydrogen Pipeline

Namibia and South Africa are set to explore the feasibility of building Africa's first pipeline dedicated to transporting green hydrogen, according to a presidential announcement at the 2024 World Hydrogen Summit.

The logo of the Canada Energy Regulator infront of the website (© Shutterstock/T. Schneider)
The logo of the Canada Energy Regulator infront of the website (© Shutterstock/T. Schneider)

Regulator Orders Pressure Reduction for TC Energy’s Alberta Gas Pipeline After Rupture

The Canada Energy Regulator (CER), on Wednesday, May 15, ordered TC Energy’s NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd (NGTL) to further reduce pressure on its Grande Prairie Mainline gas pipeline near Edson, Alberta.

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Paraguay on the map (© Shutterstock/hyotographics)

Paraguay Pushes $1.5 Billion Rival Gas Pipeline Plan to Connect Argentina and Brazil

Paraguay is in advanced talks with energy firms and government officials from Argentina and Brazil over a potential $1.5 billion gas pipeline project, aiming to create a new route for gas flow in the region.

This plan would compete with a separate Bolivian proposal to repurpose existing pipelines for the same purpose if realized.

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

Iran, Pakistan Exploring Ways to Complete Long-Delayed Gas Pipeline Project

Iran and Pakistan are exploring ways to complete a gas pipeline project stalled for over a decade due to sanctions concerns according to Iran's Consul General to Pakistan, Hassan Nourian.

Nourian told reporters in Karachi on Monday that Iran sees "political determination from Pakistan to complete the project."

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The building of the German Bundesrat in Berlin, Germany (© Shutterstock/aldorado)

Germany Approves Framework for National Hydrogen Pipeline Network

Germany's upper house of parliament, the Bundesrat, on Friday, April 26, approved an amendment to the Energy Industry Act, paving the way for the construction of a national hydrogen pipeline network.

 The logo of the Canada Energy Regulator infront of the website (© Shutterstock/T. Schneider)
The logo of the Canada Energy Regulator infront of the website (© Shutterstock/T. Schneider)

Canada’s CER Considers Six Final Leave-to-Open Applications for Trans Mountain Pipeline

The Canada Energy Regulator (CER) has six remaining leave-to-open applications to review for the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project, Reuters reported on Friday, April 26, citing a CER spokesperson on Friday.

Construction of the Mountain Valley Pipeline (copyright by Shutterstock/Malachi Jacobs)
Construction of the Mountain Valley Pipeline (copyright by Shutterstock/Malachi Jacobs)

Mountain Valley Pipeline Developers Push for May Start-Up

Developers of the Mountain Valley pipeline urged federal regulators Monday to greenlight the project by late May, a request immediately met with criticism from environmental groups.

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The flag of Australia (© Shutterstock/esfera)

ExxonMobil’s Pipeline Rupture Sparks Call for Tighter Offshore Regulations in Australia

The Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) has urged the government to strengthen offshore oil and gas regulations following a recent gas pipeline rupture at one of ExxonMobil's aging platforms in the Gippsland Basin. 

Illuminated logo of Shell (© Shutterstock/Dom J)
Illuminated logo of Shell (© Shutterstock/Dom J)

Shell Faces Charges in Pennsylvania for Alleged Pollution During Pipeline Construction

Shell Falcon Pipeline LP is facing 13 misdemeanor charges for allegedly violating Pennsylvania's Clean Streams Law during the construction of a pipeline in western Pennsylvania. 

Statue of Abraham Lincoln infront of the Illinois State Capitol building in Springfield, Illinois (© Shutterstock/Paul Brady Photography)
Statue of Abraham Lincoln infront of the Illinois State Capitol building in Springfield, Illinois (© Shutterstock/Paul Brady Photography)

Illinois Bill Proposes Stricter Regulations for Carbon Capture Pipeline Projects

Legislation introduced this week in Illinois would impose stricter regulations and increased scrutiny on proposed carbon dioxide pipeline and sequestration projects.