Legislation
Legislation , Pipelines
Michigan Court Orders Enbridge to Temporarily Shut Down Line 5 Pipeline
Canadian pipeline operator Enbridge Inc. has to halt Line 5 operations and disclose information related to the recent damage caused to a part of the oil pipeline, a Michigan circuit court judge ordered on June 25.
Unconventional , Legislation , Health, Safety & Environment , Shale Plays
Colorado Activists Revive Anti-fracking Ballot Initiative
The drive marks the third try in four years to tighten oil and gas drilling regulations in Colorado, which is the fifth largest oil-producing U.S. state.
Investment , Unconventional , Legislation
Renaissance Oil Founder Frustrated by Mexico’s Fracking Ban
Ian Telfer, who in 2014 founded Canadian-based Renaissance Oil, noted that earlier this week the company announced it would begin to diversify away from Mexico's energy sector.
Policy & Regulations , Methane , Legislation , Health, Safety & Environment , Midstream
Regulatory Review: Midstream Matters to Watch amid COVID-19
COVID-19 has brought new legislative and regulatory challenges for the midstream. Here's an overview of some of them.
Legislation , Digital Oilfield
Global Pandemic Boosts Value of Drones, Puts Eyes on Regulatory Support
COVID-19 has heightened the importance of drones, forcing a look into reform in regulations around the technology.
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.
People , Exploration & Production , Legislation
Texas Alliance of Energy Producers Names Jason Modglin as President
Boosting its advocacy powers during these historic times, the Texas Alliance of Energy Producers has named Jason Modglin as its new president, the company said on June 2.
Exploration & Production , Legislation , Health, Safety & Environment , Lease Sales
Trump Policy Favoring Drilling over Sage Grouse Protection Thrown Out
The order was the latest legal blow to U.S. President Donald Trump's effort to increase oil and gas production on federal lands by rolling back environmental regulation.
Crude Oil , Legislation
WTI Crude Strengthens as Certain Stimulus Measures to Continue
Another drawdown in U.S. crude stockpiles in official weekly data to be released on May 20 could support oil prices more, said John Kilduff, a partner at Again Capital Management in New York.
Business , Legislation
Few US Oil Firms Return Small-business COVID-19 Loans
Among those receiving loans, but which had not disclosed whether they would return the funds as of May 18, were exploration firms Amplify Energy and Battalion Oil.