Enbridge CEO Calls for "National Interest" Designation for Major Pipelines in Canada
Enbridge Inc. CEO Greg Ebel said Canada must designate major pipeline projects as being "in the national interest" before companies will reinvest in them.
Politics & Regulation
Serbia & Hungary to Begin Constructing Cross-border Oil Pipeline by Year-end
Serbia and Hungary are aiming to begin the construction of a new 304-kilometre oil pipeline by the end of this year, according to Serbian Mining and Energy Minister Dubravka Đedović Handanović.
Algeria, Nigeria & Niger Sign Agreements to Advance Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline Project
Three West-African countries: Algeria, Nigeria, and Niger signed agreements Tuesday aimed at accelerating the development of the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline (TSGP) project.
Saudi Arabia to Supply 200,000 Tons of Green Hydrogen Annually to Germany
Germany's state-owned energy company, Securing Energy for Europe (SEFE) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Saudi Arabia's ACWA Power to supply green hydrogen to the Euro
Japan Considers Backing Alaska Gas Pipeline to Boost Trade Relations with United States
Japan is considering an investment in a $44 billion gas pipeline project in Alaska to forge closer ties with the US and possibly ease trade tensions, according to sources cited by Reuters.
EU Funds Three Finnish-Led Hydrogen Pipeline Projects
Finnish state-owned gas transmission system operator Gasgrid, and its partners have been granted over 51 million euros of EU funding for three planned hydrogen pipelines in the Baltic Sea region.
South Dakota House Limits Land Acquisition for CO2 Pipelines through Eminent Domain
South Dakota House has passed a bill aimed at making it harder for companies seeking to build pipelines carrying carbon dioxide by using eminent domain.
Denmark Approves Preservation Work on Nord Stream 2 Pipeline
Denmark’s energy agency said Tuesday it has granted permission to Nord Stream 2 AG, a subsidiary of Russia’s Gazprom, to conduct preservation work on the
Bosnia Moves Forward with Southern Gas Pipeline Project to Reduce Russian Reliance
Bosnian House of Peoples has adopted legislation clearing the construction of the Southern Interconnection natural gas pipeline project, overcoming a major legislative obstacle after more than 15 years of political gridlock.
African and European Countries Reaffirm Support for New Green Hydrogen Pipeline Project
Italy, Austria, Germany, Algeria, and Tunisia reaffirmed Tuesday their commitment to developing a pipeline that will transport renewable hydrogen from North Africa to Europe, according to the Italian energy ministry
US-Canada Trade War Threat Revives Northern Gateway Pipeline Debate
The looming threat of a trade war between Canada and the United States has reignited discussion of the long-dormant Northern Gateway pipeline
Russian President Putin Announces Plans for Gas Pipeline to Iran
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced plans for a gas pipeline to Iran, a move that could see Moscow export up to 55 billion cubic meters of gas exports annually in a long-term arrangement.
New Federal Rule to Curb Methane Leaks from U.S. Gas Pipelines
The U.S. Department of Transportation has issued a final rule to bolster safety standards for natural gas pipelines. Announced on Friday, January 17, 2025, the new rule emphasizes updating leak detection and repair requirements for gas pipelines to ensure they are environmentally friendly.
TAL Pipeline Upgrades End Czech Reliance on Russian Oil
Upgrades to the Trans-Alpine (TAL) pipeline are complete, effectively ending the Czech Republic’s dependence on Russian crude oil, Prime Minister Petr Fiala announced Tuesday Jan. 14.
Baltic Leaders Seek to Protect Undersea Pipelines After Recent Incidents
Leaders from Baltic Sea nations met Tuesday to discuss boosting security for undersea infrastructure, including pipelines, following a series of recent incidents that have raised concerns about sabotage.