Politics & Regulation

Russia-China pipeline (© Adobe Stock/alexmlx)
Russia-China pipeline (© Adobe Stock/alexmlx)

Proposed Russian Pipeline to China Hits Roadblock as Mongolia Excludes it from National Plan

The proposed Russian gas pipeline to China faces new uncertainty after Mongolia excluded the proposed Power of Siberia-2 pipeline project from its national development plan through 2028. 

Court gavel on court desk (© Adobe Stock/BillionPhotos.com)
Court gavel on court desk (© Adobe Stock/BillionPhotos.com)

U.S. Appeals Court Overturns Biden-Era Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Standards

A U.S. appeals court on Friday struck down several natural gas pipeline safety standards implemented by the Biden administration, following industry objections over the substantial costs imposed on pipeline operators.

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

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

Flag of Canada (© Shutterstock/Tatohra)
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. 

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