Politics & Regulation

Reichstag building, seat of the German Parliament (Deutscher Bundestag), in Berlin (© Shutterstock/MDart10)
Reichstag building, seat of the German Parliament (Deutscher Bundestag), in Berlin (© Shutterstock/MDart10)

Germany Considers Changing Foreign Trade Laws to Block Nord Stream 2 Pipelines Takeover

Germany is considering an amendment to its foreign trade law to prevent a potential takeover of the company operating the Nord Stream 2 pipelines, a move aimed at permanently blocking any resumption of Russian gas imports, a government document revealed Friday.

The Appalachian Mountains photographed from the Blue Ridge Parkway (© Shutterstock/rck_953)
The Appalachian Mountains photographed from the Blue Ridge Parkway (© Shutterstock/rck_953)

Trump Policies Spark Renewed Interest in Appalachian Gas Pipelines

U.S. energy companies are eyeing a resurgence in natural gas pipeline construction in the Appalachian shale formations, fueled by President Donald Trump's pro-energy policies and an anticipated surge in demand. 

 European Union flag with H2 hydrogen molecules (© Adobe Stock/Alexander Limbach)
European Union flag with H2 hydrogen molecules (© Adobe Stock/Alexander Limbach)

Executive Vice-President of the European Commission Teresa Ribera receives H2med Consortium CEOs

The  Executive Vice-President for a Clean, Just and Competitive Transition at the European Commission, Teresa Ribera, has received the five CEOs of the H2med consortium: Arturo Gonzalo (Enagás, Spain), Pierre Duvieusart (Deputy CEO NaTran, France), Thomas Hüwener (OGE, Germany), Rodrigo Costa (REN, Portugal) and Carolle Foissaud (Teréga, France) to discuss the progress of the H2med clean h

Flags of Nigeria & Equatorial Guinea (© Shutterstock/esfera)
Flags of Nigeria & Equatorial Guinea (© Shutterstock/esfera)

Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea Sign Deal to Advance Joint Natural Gas Pipeline Project

Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea have signed a joint communiqué, moving closer to implementing the Gulf of Guinea Gas Pipeline (GOGGP) project treaty, which aims to bolster regional energy cooperation and economic development.

 Gulf of Oman & Strait of Hormuz on the map (© Shutterstock/Nick Beer)
Gulf of Oman & Strait of Hormuz on the map (© Shutterstock/Nick Beer)

Israel-Iran Conflict: Pakistan to Import Oil Via Pipelines if Strait of Hormuz Is Closed

As the conflict between Israel and Iran escalates in the Middle East, Pakistan is exploring the possibility of using pipelines to import oil from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) if Iran blocks the Strait of Hormuz. 

 TC Energy logo at the head office in Calgary, Canada (© Shutterstock/Brett Holmes)
TC Energy logo at the head office in Calgary, Canada (© Shutterstock/Brett Holmes)

U.S. Supreme Court Overturns $199m Damages Against Canada’s Pipeline Operator TC Energy

Delaware’s highest court has overturned a previous judge’s order directing Canada’s pipeline operator, TC Energy, to pay $199.2 million in damages stemming from its 2016 acquisition of Columbia Pipeline Group for $13 billion. 

South Sudan on the map (© Shutterstock/hyotographics)
South Sudan on the map (© Shutterstock/hyotographics)

South Sudan Restarts Oil Exports After Pipeline Repairs in Sudan, Easing Economic Strain

South Sudan has resumed oil exports through the Sudan following the completion of a critical pipeline damaged by an airstrike, renewing hopes of economic easements for the oil-dependent country. 

Flags of Zambia and Zimbabwe on a desk (© Shutterstock/VUTUK DESIGN AND MEDIA)
Flags of Zambia and Zimbabwe on a desk (© Shutterstock/VUTUK DESIGN AND MEDIA)

Zimbabwe and Zambia Sign Historic MoU to Build Cross-Border Fuel Pipeline

The Zimbabwe government has approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the neighbouring Zambia to build a pipeline to transport refined petroleum products from Zimbabwe to Zambia. 

Flags of Russia and the Republic of the Congo (© Shutterstock/esfera)
Flags of Russia and the Republic of the Congo (© Shutterstock/esfera)

Russia Approves Construction of a Major Petroleum Pipeline in The Republic of Congo

Russia has formally approved cooperation with the Republic of Congo to construct the proposed Pointe-Noire-Loutete-Maloukou-Trechot petroleum pipeline by signing a bill ratifying the project into law. 

British Columbia on the map (© Shutterstock/Tudoran Andrei)
British Columbia on the map (© Shutterstock/Tudoran Andrei)

B.C Approves Construction of Long-Delayed LNG Pipeline to Reduce Reliance on U.S Market

The British Columbia government has allowed the continued construction of a long-delayed 900-kilometre liquefied natural gas (LNG) pipeline despite opposition from several groups, including environmental activists. 

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)

USDOT Seeks Comment on Pipeline and Hazmat Regulatory Relief

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) today announced that the agency is seeking public comment on two Advance Notices of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) to reduce regulatory burdens imposed on the energy sector.

Nigeria on the Map (© Shutterstock/hyotographics)
Nigeria on the Map (© Shutterstock/hyotographics)

Nigeria Seeks Funding for its Ambitious $25bn Subsea Gas Pipeline Linking Africa to Europe

Vice President Kashim Shettima revealed on Tuesday, May 2, that Nigeria is actively seeking funding for its $25-billion ambitious pipeline project, which would see the West African nation supply its abundant natural gas to European markets.