Politics & Regulation

Rendering of H2 molecules (© Shutterstock/Fit Ztudio)
Rendering of H2 molecules (© Shutterstock/Fit Ztudio)

EU Fast-Tracks H2med Pipeline in Renewed Project of Common Interest Status

The European Union’s ambitious H2med hydrogen corridor reached a critical regulatory milestone Tuesday as its key infrastructure components were officially published in the Union’s Journal, unlocking billions in potential funding and streamlined permitting.

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)

FERC to Launch Environmental Review for Revived Constitution Pipeline

Federal regulators have initiated a formal environmental review of the Constitution pipeline, a controversial project designed to transport natural gas from Pennsylvania’s shale beds to markets in New York and New England.

Flags of Germany and the Netherlands (© Shutterstock/ruskpp)
Flags of Germany and the Netherlands (© Shutterstock/ruskpp)

Dutch-German Accord Establishes First Trans-border Hydrogen Pipeline Link

A landmark agreement has been reached to establish the first physical connection between a Dutch distribution system operator and Germany’s emerging hydrogen core network, industry trade body Hydrogen Europe announced last Saturday.

Route of the East-West crude oil pipeline & the Strait of Hormuz (U.S. Energy Information Administration, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons)
Route of the East-West crude oil pipeline & the Strait of Hormuz (U.S. Energy Information Administration, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons)

Iranian Strikes Hit Saudi Arabia’s Strategic Oil Export Pipeline Bypassing the Strait of Hormuz

The global energy crisis has taken a turn for the worse following a Iranian attack on Saudi Arabia’s crucial East-West pipeline. This pipeline currently serves as the kingdom's most important outlet for crude exports after Iran effectively shut down traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.

Flag of Hungary on a military uniform (© Shutterstock/Bumble Dee)
Flag of Hungary on a military uniform (© Shutterstock/Bumble Dee)

Hungary P.M. Orders Military Protection for Pipeline Amid False-flag Claims

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has deployed the Hungarian military to secure a major natural gas pipeline on the Serbian border following reports of a thwarted sabotage attempt, an incident the opposition has decried as a “false-flag” operation ahead of Sunday’s elections.

Strait of Hormuz on a map (copyright by Shutterstock/Jarretera)
Strait of Hormuz on a map (copyright by Shutterstock/Jarretera)

Gulf States Fast-Track Pipeline Projects to Bypass Volatile Strait of Hormuz

As conflict persists across West Asia, Gulf nations are accelerating plans to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, moving long-discussed pipeline projects from theoretical concepts toward operational reality.

Putra Heights crater after explosion (©Bernama)
Putra Heights crater after explosion (©Bernama)

Environmental Groups Demand Independent Inquiry Into 2025 Putra Heights Pipeline Disaster

A coalition of environmental organizations is demanding a Royal Commission of Inquiry into the 2025 gas pipeline explosion, alleging that a previous government probe failed to address critical s

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (© Shutterstock/Ververidis Vasilis)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (© Shutterstock/Ververidis Vasilis)

Israeli PM Proposes Mediterranean Pipeline to Bypass Strait of Hormuz as Iran Mulls Tolls

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu proposed a major structural shift in global energy transit on Tuesday, advocating for the construction of pipelines toward the Mediterranean Sea to neutralize Iran’s influence over the Strait of Hormuz.

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

Nigerian Association Threatens Legal Action Over Pipeline Surveillance Monopoly

The Peoples Wellbeing Association (PWA) announced Tuesday its intention to file a lawsuit in an Abuja High Court to block the renewal of a major pipeline surveillance contract, citing concerns over regional stability and national security.

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

EU Parliament Greenlights Billions for Massive Hydrogen Pipeline Network

The European Parliament on Friday cleared a major hurdle for the continent’s energy future, voting down a motion that sought to block public funding for a sprawling network of hydrogen pipelines. 

The decision effectively unlocks more than €80 billion ($86 billion) in potential investment for large-scale energy infrastructure.

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

Iraq Weighs Massive Pipeline Expansion as Regional Conflict Shuts Gulf Routes

Iraq’s Ministry of Oil is considering a massive strategic proposal from a Hong Kong-based investment firm to construct a nationwide network of oil and gas pipelines, a move aimed at bypassing maritime chokepoints amid escalating regional conflict.

Pipeline through the desert (© Shutterstock/Mike Browne)
Pipeline through the desert (© Shutterstock/Mike Browne)

Saudi Arabia Maxes Out East-West Pipeline to Bypass Strait of Hormuz

Saudi Arabia’s East-West crude pipeline has reached its full operating capacity of 7 million barrels per day as the kingdom scrambles to reroute oil away from the effectively closed Strait of Hormuz, according to sources familiar with the m

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

Indigenous, Rural Leaders Demand Federal Review of $16.5B Carbon Pipeline Project

A new coalition of Indigenous leaders, farmers, and rural landowners gathered at the Alberta Legislature on Tuesday to launch a formal protest against a proposed 400-kilometer carbon dioxide pipeline, citing a lack of transparency and potential safety risks.

Flags of the United States of America and the State of California (© Shutterstock/jejim)
Flags of the United States of America and the State of California (© Shutterstock/jejim)

California Sues to Block Federal Restart of Santa Barbara Oil Pipeline

California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit Monday against the U.S. Department of Energy, seeking to block the federally mandated restart of a long-disputed offshore pipeline system.

Cliff Johnson, President of PRCI and Tracy Sletto, CEO of CER signing the MOU (©PRCI)
Cliff Johnson, President of PRCI and Tracy Sletto, CEO of CER signing the MOU (©PRCI)

Canada Energy Regulator partners with PRCI to boost research and pipeline safety

In a recent MOU the Canadian energy regulator CER announced a new partnership with Pipeline Research Council International (PRCI) to support the advancement of safe and efficient pipeline infrastructure through knowledge sharing, applied research, education, and technology.