Infrastructure
Legislation , Infrastructure , Midstream
More Than 20 States Sue over Trump Changes to Key Environmental Law
California and Washington were joined in the lawsuit over NEPA by 19 other Democratic-led states, the District of Columbia, Guam, the city of New York, Harris County, Texas, and the environmental oversight agencies of Connecticut and New York.
Restructurings , Infrastructure , Midstream
US Regulator Backs Energy Transfer in Chesapeake Pipeline Dispute
Chesapeake ignited a fight when it asked the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Houston to approve breaking pipeline contracts, including with Energy Transfer and Crestwood Equity Partners.
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) , Infrastructure , Tankers
Kinder Morgan Puts Final Unit at Elba Island LNG Export Plan in Service
U.S. energy regulators on Aug. 27 granted Kinder Morgan's request to put in service the 10th and final liquefaction train at the company's nearly $2 billion Elba Island LNG export plant in Georgia.
Infrastructure , Shale Plays , Midstream
US Army Corps Asks Appeals Court to Reverse DAPL Ruling
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on Aug. 26 asked an appeals court to reverse a ruling which scrapped an environmental permit that allows the Dakota Access crude oil pipeline, known as DAPL, to operate on U.S. land.
Infrastructure , Health, Safety & Environment , Construction , Pipelines
Equitrans: Despite Permit Denial, MVP Southgate Remains On Track
North Carolina rejected a water permit for the pipeline extension.
Legislation , Infrastructure , Health, Safety & Environment , Emissions
Babst Calland Attorneys Target Oil and Gas Political Issues to Watch
As the November election draws closer, Babst Calland’s Kevin Garber and Jean Mosites analyze the stance of major party candidates on key environmental issues and what the oil and gas industry can anticipate, depending on the victors.
Infrastructure , Construction , Pipelines
N.C. Regulator Denies Water Quality Certification for MVP Southgate
State rejects extension to the Mountain Valley Pipeline.
Infrastructure , Pipelines
Federal Judge Gives Army Corps Three Weeks to Detail DAPL Options
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is exploring four options, including some that would not require the Dakota Access pipeline to shut, said Ben Schifman, an attorney representing the Army Corps.
Infrastructure , Shale Plays , Pipelines
US Court Allows DAPL to Stay Open, But Permit Status Unclear
However, U.S. regulatory officials may still have to issue another environmental assessment for DAPL before deciding if the 570,000-bbl/d oil pipeline can continue to operate.
Trade , International , Infrastructure , Construction , Pipelines
Lobbying for Russian Pipeline Spikes in Washington
Lobbyists have disclosed little information about their activities.