Politics & Regulation

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)

U.S. FERC Approves Controversial Pipeline Expansion Across North Carolina

U.S. federal regulators on Thursday, Jan. 29, authorized a controversial natural gas pipeline expansion that will cut through several North Carolina counties, despite fierce opposition from local residents and environmental advocacy groups.

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

New York Moves to Block Revival of Constitution Pipeline

New York environmental regulators filed a formal opposition against an effort by Williams Cos. to revive the long-canceled Constitution Pipeline, a project intended to transport natural gas from Pennsylvania into New York.

 Entrance to the Headquarters of the U.S. Department of Transportation in Washington, DC (© Shutterstock/DCStockPhotography)
Entrance to the Headquarters of the U.S. Department of Transportation in Washington, DC (© Shutterstock/DCStockPhotography)

Trump Administration Moves to Limit State & Tribal Authority Over Pipeline Permits

The Trump administration on Wednesday announced a proposal to limit the authority of states and Native American tribes to block pipelines and other major infrastructure projects under the Clean Water Act.

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

Pakistan Seeks to Abandon Iran Gas Pipeline Project Due to Low Demand and US Sanctions

Pakistan has notified Iran of its intention to abandon the long-stalled Iran-Pakistan (IP) gas pipeline project through an out-of-court settlement, officials said Monday, citing the persistent threat of U.S.

The United States Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C. (© Shutterstock/Wolfgang Schaller)
The United States Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C. (© Shutterstock/Wolfgang Schaller)

Supreme Court Rejects Iowa Counties' Challenge to Carbon Pipeline Regulations

U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear an appeal from two Iowa counties seeking to enforce local regulations on a proposed carbon sequestration pipeline, leaving in place a lower court ruling that federal law takes precedence over local ordinances.

Rendering of a pipeline with the Canadian flag (© Shutterstock/Ink Drop)
Rendering of a pipeline with the Canadian flag (© Shutterstock/Ink Drop)

Alberta Renews Push for New Oil Pipeline to The West Coast after Maduro's Capture

The U.S seizure of Venezuelan oil and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro on January 3, 2026, have sparked a renewed push for Alberta to build an oil pipeline to Canada’s West Coast to export oil to the international markets. 

Aerial view of a pipeline (© Shutterstock/BelusUAB)
Aerial view of a pipeline (© Shutterstock/BelusUAB)

API Establishes Safety Standards for Expanding U.S. CO2 Pipeline Network

The American Petroleum Institute has released new recommended practices for the transportation of carbon dioxide, providing a safety roadmap as the United States looks to expand its pipeline infrastructure to meet climate goals.

The Mackinac Bridge over the Straits of Mackinac, connecting Michigan's Upper and Lower Peninsulas (© Shutterstock/Craig Sterken)
The Mackinac Bridge over the Straits of Mackinac, connecting Michigan's Upper and Lower Peninsulas (© Shutterstock/Craig Sterken)

U.S. Judge Blocks Michigan’s Effort to Shut Down Enbridge Line 5 Pipeline

A federal judge on Wednesday blocked Michigan from enforcing a 2020 order to shut down Enbridge Inc.’s Line 5 oil pipeline, ruling that the state does not have the authority to regulate pipeline safety.

A pipeline running through a forrest (© Shutterstock/Ben Schonewille)
A pipeline running through a forrest (© Shutterstock/Ben Schonewille)

Federal and State Officials Back Major Gasoline Pipeline to California

Federal and state officials are joining forces with the oil industry to back a massive pipeline project designed to transport gasoline from the Midwest to California through the planned Western Gateway pipeline, which could be the world’s largest fuel conduit. 

Entrance to the Uniper headquarter in Dusseldorf, Germany (© Shutterstock/nitpicker)
Entrance to the Uniper headquarter in Dusseldorf, Germany (© Shutterstock/nitpicker)

Uniper Initiates EU-Mandated Sale of 20% Stake in Strategic Germany-Czech Gas Pipeline

German energy company Uniper announced Monday it was launching the sale of its 20% stake in the regulated OPAL gas pipeline, a move mandated by the European Commissi