Infrastructure
Infrastructure , Construction , Pipelines
Illinois Rejects Bid to Delay Decision on Dakota Access Pipeline Expansion
Environmental groups argued that the pandemic made the expansion unnecessary.
Infrastructure , Construction , Pipelines
Trump Gives US Agencies Power to Fast-Track Big Infrastructure Projects
Executive order would override environmental permitting rules.
Legislation , International , Infrastructure , Pipelines
US Senators Move to Tighten Sanctions on Delayed Russia-to-Germany Gas Pipeline
U.S. senators revealed a bill on June 4 expanding sanctions on Russia’s Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline and targeting the project Washington says will boost Moscow’s economic and political influence in Germany and other European countries.
Infrastructure , Construction , Pipelines
EPA Moves to Curb State Powers to Deny Permits for Energy Projects
States have blocked pipelines, coal terminals and other projects under the Clean Water Act.
International , Infrastructure , Construction , Pipelines
Senators Expected to Introduce Sanctions on Russia’s Nord Stream 2
Measure by Cruz and Shaheen could be proposed by June 1.
Infrastructure , Construction , Pipelines
Analysts: Keystone XL Court Ruling Another Blow to Big Pipelines
Atlantic Coast and Mountain Valley will likely be delayed for several more months.
Field Development , Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) , Infrastructure , Construction
US Energy Regulators Authorize Proposed $43.4 Billion Alaska LNG Project
BP and Exxon Mobil produce massive amounts of oil in Alaska and have discovered huge gas resources that are stranded in the North Slope, which the proposed LNG project would allow that gas to access markets around the world.
International , Infrastructure , Construction , Pipelines
EU Court Throws Out Challenge from Russian-Backed Nord Stream 2
General Court leaves it up to the member states to enforce the rules.
Infrastructure , Pipelines
Democrat Joe Biden Says He Would Kill Keystone XL Pipeline
In doing so, Joe Biden would reverse actions taken by President Donald Trump, who in 2017 cleared the way for the $8 billion oil sands pipeline to built across the U.S.-Canada border.
Infrastructure , Health, Safety & Environment , Construction , Pipelines
New York Denies Williams Northeast Supply Natgas Pipe
State agency says construction of NESE would violate water quality standards.