Penspen’s local touch in Abu Dhabi
The Middle East has been a mainstay of Penspen and confirmation of that came earlier this week, with the announcement of a project management consultancy (PMC) award from Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC.
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Uniper bullish on LNG availability
Uniper is confident that LNG supply will continue to be bountiful in the years to come, providing a secure source of supply for demand around the world, company board member Keith Martin told Energy Voice at ADIPEC.
Denmark sanctions giant Russia to Germany gas pipeline
Denmark will allow a joint German-Russian pipeline project, which will bring Russian gas directly to Germany under the Baltic Sea.
The place for gas in South Africa’s energy plans
The South African government has published its Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) with the aim of setting out the country’s future energy mix.
Cepsa to sell out of Medgaz link
Sonatrach has signed a deal to increase its stake in the Medgaz gas pipeline to 51%, from 43%. The remainder will be held by Naturgy.
Libya’s NOC warns of coming revenue squeeze
Revenues from Libya’s oil are falling, the National Oil Corp. (NOC) has said, and may fall “precipitously” if the government does not cover the agreed budget.
Energean FPSO undocks in China
The Energean Power hull has undocked from the COSCO shipyard, in Zhoushan, China, and floated out.
Rivers makes OML 11 move
The Rivers State government claims to have bought Shell Petroleum Development Co.’s (SPDC) 45% stake in OML 11, part of the Ogoniland, in execution of a legal ruling.
Uganda keeps oil industry hopes alive
Uganda and Tanzania are pushing ahead with their plans for the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) despite Total’s decision to put work on hold, following the breakdown of talks on the sale of Tullow Oil’s Ugandan stakes.
Niger-Benin pipe plan moving ahead
China National Petroleum Corp. (CNPC) signed a transportation convention with Niger on September 15.
Judge tosses out lawsuit against Kinder Morgan’s Permian Highway Pipeline
A state district court judge has tossed out a lawsuit that sought to stop a Kinder Morgan pipeline from being routed through the Texas Hill Country.
Dirty water holds biggest promise for pipeline companies, Jefferies says
For companies that haul oil and natural gas, the next big thing may be dirty water, according to Jefferies Group LLC.
Wood wins £26million pipeline contract
Aberdeen-headquartered Wood has won a £26million contract to construct a natural gas pipeline in the United States,
Dozens missing after pipeline explodes in Nigeria
More than 50 people are missing after a leaking oil pipeline exploded and caused a stampede in southern Nigeria, local officials say.
Federal judge blocks Keystone XL pipeline
A federal judge in Montana has blocked the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline after finding the Trump administration had failed to conduct necessary environmental reviews.
Enbridge pipeline rule reversal earns BP’s ire, Suncor’s praise
Enbridge Inc.’s decision to implement and then scrap new rules governing Canada’s biggest export pipeline system sent crude prices on a record roller coaster move this week, earning the pipeline operator both friends and enemies.
Kinder Morgan pipeline won’t get built, Vancouver mayor says
Kinder Morgan Inc.’s proposed expansion of an oil pipeline to Canada’s Pacific Coast will never happen because local opposition to the project that’s dividing the nation is only going to intensify, according to the mayor of Vancouver.
Enterprise Products completes Midland pipeline expansion
Houston's Enterprise Products Partners has completed an expansion of a Midland pipeline that will bring more crude oil out of Texas' prolific Permian Basin.
Kinder Morgan moving forward on $1.7bn Texas pipeline
Houston's Kinder Morgan is ready to move forward with its $1.7 billion gas pipeline from West Texas to the Corpus Christi area after signing on Apache Corp. as a major customer.
Gas pipeline explosion kills 5, injures 89
A gas pipeline explosion has killed five and injured 89 in northeastern China.
Russia’s Gazprom pursuing ‘major investment projects’, board told
Russia's second biggest oil and gas firm Gazprom is pursuing "major investment projects", its board of directors has been told.
TransCanada suspend US law suit over Keystone XL pipeline
TransCanada Corp has suspended a $15billion lawsuit filed against the United States over the Keystone XL pipeline.
Trump eyes easing Obama rules for sprawling pipeline network
The hints of a pipeline spill are subtle: the hiss of rushing fluid, a streak of rainbow sheen. Tucked far below ground, a ruptured line can escape notice for days or even weeks, especially in the backcountry, where inspectors rarely venture.
Trump revives Keystone XL pipeline prospects but hurdles remain
President Donald Trump may have revived prospects for the controversial Keystone XL and Dakota Access oil pipelines, but the path to their completion still contains hurdles.
Keystone, Dakota access lines face hurdles despite Trump support
President Donald Trump may have revived prospects for the controversial Keystone XL and Dakota Access oil pipelines, but the path to their completion still contains hurdles.