Politics & Regulation

A hydrogen pipeline (© Shutterstock/Audio und werbung)
A hydrogen pipeline (© Shutterstock/Audio und werbung)

Germany and Czech Republic Form High-level Group to Accelerate Hydrogen Pipeline Project

Germany and the Czech Republic have launched a high-level working group aimed at rapidly deepening cross-border collaboration on hydrogen pipelines and related infrastructure, prioritizing the crucial Czech-German Hydrogen Interconnector (CGHI) project.

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 and New Jersey Clear Path for Major Gas Pipeline After Years of Resistance

New York and New Jersey environmental regulators on Friday approved a key water quality certification for the Northeast Supply Enhancement (NESE) natural gas pipeline project, a significant victory for shale gas producers who have lon

Kazakhstan with flag embedded on the surface of the earth (© Shutterstock/Harvepino)
Kazakhstan with flag embedded on the surface of the earth (© Shutterstock/Harvepino)

Kazakhstan Weighs Future of Lukoil Stake in Key Caspian Pipeline Following U.S Sanctions

Kazakhstan is assessing how to respond to Russian oil producer Lukoil's significant stakes in the nation's energy infrastructure, including the critical Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC

The route of the Baltic Sea Hydrogen Collector (© GASCADE/Shutterstock)
The route of the Baltic Sea Hydrogen Collector (© GASCADE/Shutterstock)

EU funding supports preparatory work for the Baltic Sea Hydrogen Collector

The planned Baltic Sea Hydrogen Collector (BHC) project, an offshore pipeline connecting Finnish and German renewable hydrogen markets, is receiving support from the European Union. Gasgrid Finland, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), and GASCADE Gastransport GmbH are grateful to receive a €15.3 million grant from the EU’s Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) program.

Totem poles at Stanley Park, Vancouver, Canada (© Shutterstock/poemnist)
Totem poles at Stanley Park, Vancouver, Canada (© Shutterstock/poemnist)

Two First Nations Sue Federal Government Over B.C. LNG Project Approval

Two First Nations in northwest British Columbia are suing the federal government to quash its approval of the Ksi Lisims floating liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility near Prince Rupert.

Latvia on the map (© Adobe Stock/hyotographics)
Latvia on the map (© Adobe Stock/hyotographics)

Latvia to Develop Clear Hydrogen Regulatory Framework to Boost Green Aviation

Policymakers and industry experts gathered at Riga International Airport urged Latvia to develop a comprehensive legal framework for hydrogen, warning that the absence of clear regulations is hindering the development of green energy in

Judge's gavel on the table (© Shutterstock/FabrikaSimf)
Judge's gavel on the table (© Shutterstock/FabrikaSimf)

Residents Sue PETRONAS & Government Over Devastating Putra Heights Gas Pipeline Explosion

The state of Iowa on a map (© Shutterstock/Alexander Lukatskiy)
The state of Iowa on a map (© Shutterstock/Alexander Lukatskiy)

Summit Carbon Asks Iowa to Allow Pipeline Construction Despite South Dakota Block

Summit Carbon Solutions is asking Iowa regulators to amend its permit to allow construction of its multistate carbon pipeline, even after the project was blocked in neighboring South Dakota.

MOL Group Headquarters in Budapest, Hungary (© Shutterstock/Adriana Iacob)
MOL Group Headquarters in Budapest, Hungary (© Shutterstock/Adriana Iacob)

Croatia Rejects Hungary’s Proposal to Acquire Stake in Adriatic Pipeline Operator, Janaf

Hungary’s state-owned oil and gas company, MOL, has unexpectedly moved to acquire a stake in the Croatian oil pipeline operator Janaf, a proposal swiftly rejected by the Croatian government, underscoring ongoing tensions over regional energy supply.

Flags of Gazprom and Russia flowing in the wind (© Shutterstock/rarrarorro)
Flags of Gazprom and Russia flowing in the wind (© Shutterstock/rarrarorro)

Russia's Gazprom and Kazakhstan Sign Deal for Major Cross-border Natural Gas Pipeline

Russian energy giant Gazprom and the government of Kazakhstan have signed a memorandum of intent to construct a major new natural gas pipeline connecting the two nations to strengthen bilateral energy cooperation and address Kazakhstan’s increasing domestic demand.

The Reichstag, seat of the German parliament in Berlin, Germany (© Shutterstock/SkyboundTJ)
The Reichstag, seat of the German parliament in Berlin, Germany (© Shutterstock/SkyboundTJ)

Germany Commits €6 Billion to Decarbonize Heavy Industry, Embracing Carbon Capture

Germany has launched a significant €6 billion (approximately $7 billion) funding initiative, pioneering the use of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) within its national industrial climate policy. The program, which marks the first time CCS is formally included in Germany's climate contracts, aims to accelerate the decarbonization of energy-intensive sectors critical to the German economy.

Rendering of a gas pipleine with the flags of Russia and China (© Shutterstock/Fly Of Swallow Studio)
Rendering of a gas pipleine with the flags of Russia and China (© Shutterstock/Fly Of Swallow Studio)

Russia-China Gas Export Boost Decade Away Despite New Power of Siberia Pipeline Deal

Russia will need at least a decade to significantly increase natural gas exports to China following a newly announced pipeline memorandum, industry sources familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.

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

Canada Signals Renewed Interest in Keystone XL Pipeline to Ease U.S. Tariffs

The prospect of reviving the long-stalled Keystone XL oil pipeline, a project first proposed more than 15 years ago, has emerged as a key point of discussion for easing U.S. tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminium.