Environmental
Energy Transfer Says La Porte Pipeline Fire is Burning Itself Out
Analysts said they suspect that the pipeline is Energy Transfer’s Justice pipeline, and that news of the blaze has sent prices of propane and butane up since markets closed on Sept. 13.
Industry Warns Ruling Could Disrupt GoM Oil, Gas Production
The energy industry slammed a reversal on a 2020 biological opinion that may potentially put an indefinite stop to oil and gas operations in the Gulf of Mexico—by December.
Equinor to Operate Ammonia-powered Supply Vessel
Equinor said the Viking Energy Supply vessel will be the world’s first supply vessel to use ammonia as fuel.
Project Canary, Colorado School of Mines to Collaborate on Emissions Detection Study
Partners Project Canary and the Colorado School of Mines will publish a peer-reviewed paper of the study’s findings.
US Announces Record Oil, Gas Pollution Penalty Against Marathon Oil
Marathon will pay a $64.5 million penalty, the largest ever for violations of the Clean Air Act from stationary sources, according to the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Justice.
FERC Re-affirms Tellurian Extension Request for Driftwood LNG
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission upheld its earlier decision following the Sierra Club’s request for another hearing on Driftwood LNG’s 2029 completion date.
Enbridge, Six Nations Partner to Advance Canadian Wind Project
The Seven Stars Energy project is expected to produce 200 megawatts of emissions free power, enough to supply energy to 100,000 Saskatchewan homes annually.
US LNG to Asia Has Lower Emissions Profile than Coal, Rystad Says
LNG emissions are up to 50% lower on average than for coal-fired power generation, even when the fuel is shipped over long distances, according to new research from Rystad Energy.
Toxic Gas in Louisiana Air Far Exceeds Safe Levels, EPA Estimates, US Study Finds
EPA estimates were based on imperfect traditional toxic gas ethylene oxide monitoring methods, but a more recent study used a method that could more accurately measure EtO levels on site.
Analyst: Energy Companies Should Prepare for Tighter Methane Regulations
Regardless of election’s outcome, investors will take emission reduction plans into consideration.