Politics & Regulation

Rendering of a pipeline infront of the flags of the United Kingdom and Russia (© Shutterstock/YAKOBCHUK V)
Rendering of a pipeline infront of the flags of the United Kingdom and Russia (© Shutterstock/YAKOBCHUK V)

U.K. Exempts Druzhba Pipeline from New Sanctions Targeting Russian Oil Exports

The United Kingdom announced a massive expansion of its sanctions against Russia's oil exports. However, it notably carved out an exemption for the Druzhba pipeline, a critical oil pipeline that remains a flashpoint for European energy politics.

The Hungarian parliament building in Budapest (© Shutterstock/GTW)
The Hungarian parliament building in Budapest (© Shutterstock/GTW)

Hungary Vows to Block EU Sanctions Until Ukraine Restores Pipeline Crude Flow

Hungary will block the European Union’s latest round of sanctions against Russia, the nation’s foreign minister said Sunday, escalating a diplomatic standoff over the flow of Russian crude oil through Ukrainian territory.

Tanzania and Uganda on the map (© Shutterstock/Aleksandrkozak)
Tanzania and Uganda on the map (© Shutterstock/Aleksandrkozak)

Uganda and Tanzania Fast-Track Refined Petroleum Pipeline Deal

Uganda and Tanzania have entered advanced negotiations to construct a pipeline for refined petroleum products, a move aimed at bolstering regional energy security and ending Uganda’s long-standing dependence on Kenyan transit routes.

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

Alberta Eyes Northwest B.C. for 1-Million-Barrel Pipeline Expansion

Premier Danielle Smith said Alberta is narrowing its search for a new oil pipeline route to Canada’s west coast, with a northwest location emerging as a potential frontrunner to move 1 million additional barrels of crude daily to Asian markets.

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.