Health, Safety & Environment
Public Capital , Investment , Health, Safety & Environment , Emissions
Exxon Mobil Facing Calls by Climate Activists for Independent Board Chairman
Shareholder activists have this year taken up a call to split the CEO and chairman roles at Exxon Mobil, expecting a better reception for climate-change proposals from an outsider.
Health, Safety & Environment , Rail
Pipeline Regulator Strikes Down Washington State’s Crude-by-Rail Safety Limits
PHMSA says the state’s limits on vapor pressure won’t reduce the chance of explosions.
Infrastructure , Health, Safety & Environment , Pipelines
Major Insurers Increase Cover for Trans Mountain Oil Pipeline
The Trans Mountain pipeline is owned by the Canadian government and has become a focus for environmental and indigenous groups.
Public Capital , Investment , Health, Safety & Environment
ESG More Critical than Ever for US Shale Recovery, Experts Say
Investment interest for oil and gas companies in the coming months will be significantly impacted by ESG factors.
Unconventional , Health, Safety & Environment , Lease Sales
US Judge Halts Hundreds of Oil Leases in Montana
A U.S. judge halted nearly 300 oil and gas leases on a large section of federal land in Montana and ordered the agency to conduct a thorough environmental analysis of the impact of fracking on drinking water.
Infrastructure , Health, Safety & Environment , Construction , Pipelines
Court Ruling Could Threaten Pipeline Projects with Delays
Department of Justice, Army Corps of Engineers file a motion to limit the scope of the ruling.
Exploration & Production , Policy & Regulations , Health, Safety & Environment
E&P World View: Role of Oil Industry in the Energy Transition
The regional director of the IOGP discusses the association’s role in a changing upstream environment.
Public Capital , People , Unconventional , Health, Safety & Environment , Shale Plays
Executive Q&A: Parsley Energy Paves the Way
Fresh off of a $2.27 billion merger with Jagged Peak Energy, Permian producer Parsley Energy is raising its profile on Wall Street—and raising awareness of ESG issues. Is it the new model for independent producers?
Infrastructure , Health, Safety & Environment , Construction , Pipelines
US Court Rules Against Keystone XL Permit
In a new setback for the crude pipeline project, a judge rules that the Army Corps of Engineers violated the law in approving a permit in 2017.
Business , Methane , Health, Safety & Environment , Emissions , Midstream
EagleClaw Midstream Joins ONE Future Natural Gas Coalition
As a ONE Future member, EagleClaw Midstream will report the company’s 2019 methane results as part of the gathering and boosting and processing sectors within the coalition.