http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines.aspx en-uk editor@energyglobal.com webmaster@energyglobal.com http://www.energyglobal.com/media/logo.gif Global oil and gas pipeline industry news http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Global_downstream_construction2012.aspx A brief roundup of the latest construction news from the downstream industry. 30/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Central_Asia's_chessboard.aspx Pipeline politics in Central Asia intensify in place of an outright scramble for oil and gas resources. Ng Weng Hoong investigates. 27/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/TransCanada_considering_link_from_Bakken_to_Gulf_Coast.aspx Following President Obama’s rejection of the Keystone XL project, TransCanada Corp. may be considering a shorter pipeline path, bringing oil from Montana's Bakken Shale to refiners in the Gulf of Mexico. 27/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Competition_for_Europe’s_southern_gas_corridor_escalates .aspx Competition to build Europe's southern gas corridor has intensified on as TAP and ITGI have said they would welcome co-operation with the Trans Anatolian gas pipeline (TANAP). 26/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/European_Gas_Conference_Awards.aspx Nordstream, Gasunie, Gate Terminal and Qatar Gas emerged as the overall winners in the closely contested European Gas Conference Awards. 26/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/AFPM_on_the_State_of_the_Union.aspx American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers call on President Obama to take action on domestic energy 26/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Tenaris and CRC-Evans enter in a co-operation agreement for offshore pipeline applications.aspx Tenaris and CRC-Evans have entered in a strategic co-operation agreement for offshore pipeline applications. 24/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Lundin_predicts_production_boost_for_2012.aspx The Swedish company, Lundin Petroleum, has stated that its production figures would come in near the top end of its forecast for the coming year. 23/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Claims_of_spill_from_KS_Endeavor.aspx As fire continues to ravage the KS Endeavor, chartered by Chevron, there are claims that crude oil has begun to wash ashore. 20/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/South_Stream_to_begin_construction_in_December_2012.aspx Gazprom has brought forward the construction schedule on the South Stream pipeline project to begin in December 2012 as opposed to 2013. 20/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Oil_and_gas_industry_2012_perspective.aspx Thoughts on how oil and gas companies can adapt to, and profit from, the uncertain environment they face in the coming year. 19/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/EIC Monitor indicates a slowdown_in_new_development_proposals_across_global_energy_industry.aspx The latest EIC Monitor quarterly report shows that all sectors across the global energy industry have seen a decrease in the number and the potential investment value of new projects. 19/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/What_America_is_thinking_on_energy_issues.aspx 70% of voters favour more oil and natural gas development. 19/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Making_the_right_energy_choices.aspx American Petroleum Institute president comments on how making the right energy choices can help the US economy. 19/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Norway_discusses_opening_a_1000_km_Arctic_pipeline.aspx A recent study shows that a 1000 km (621 miles) pipeline extension to bring natural gas to European markets from Norway's Arctic waters could be built in eight years at a cost of more than US$ 4 billion. 19/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/BP_energy_outlook_2030wrrt.aspx BP forecasts robust global energy demand to 2030 despite efficiency gains. 19/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/South_Carolina_on_oil_and_natural_gas_development.aspx Nearly 80% of South Carolina voters favour more oil and natural gas development. 18/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/US_talks_with_South_Korea_over_Iranian_sanctions.aspx Senior US officials meet with South Korean leaders to discuss reducing purchases of Iranian oil. 17/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/A joint statement from the Greek Foreign Affairs and Energy Ministries gives significant political support to ITGI.aspx According to the statement, the “Greek government consistently and firmly supports the plan for the completion of the ITGI…certainly one of the most advanced plans in terms of studies carried out and permits acquired”. 17/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Demand_pushes_back_the_frontiers_of_offshore_drilling.aspx A recently released report by GBI Research shows that high demand for hydrocarbons is set to boost offshore drilling in ultra-deepwater and harsh-weather environments. 17/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/2.9_billion_dollar_fuel_pipeline_launched_in_South_Africa.aspx South African Transnet has announced it has started operating its largest capital project to date: a new multi-product fuel pipeline. 13/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Texas_pipeline_ruling_challenged_by_industry.aspx Pipeline companies have appealed the Texas Supreme Court to overturn a ruling they fear will have nation-wide ramifications on planning new projects. 13/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Rays of hope.aspx The pipeline landscape is changing as old conventional deposits deplete and new sources emerge. Gordon Cope guides us through the latest in the North American pipeline industry. 13/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Icthys_LNG_project_reaches_FID.aspx Inpex Corporation and Total S.A. (the Ichthys Owners) have made the Final Investment Decision (FID) for the Ichthys LNG project. 13/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/New crude oil gathering pipeline planned for the Deepwater Gulf_of_Mexico.aspx Enterprise and Genesis Energy are planning to build a crude oil gathering pipeline in the Deepwater Gulf of Mexico. 13/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/oil_prices_rise_in_response_to_Nigerian_strikes.aspx Nigeria’s largest oil union has threatened to completely cut off production in response to the scrapping of a fuel subsidy. 12/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Japan_vows_concrete_steps_ending_Iranian_oil_imports.aspx After a visit by US Treasury Secretary, Timothy Geithner, Japan has vowed to make 'concrete' steps towards ending its reliance upon imported Iranian oil. 12/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Geithner_looks_to_China_for_help_backing_Iranian_oil_sanctions.aspx US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner has met leaders in Beijing to discuss the possibility of Chinese support for sanctions on Iranian oil. 11/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Aker_Solutions_to_supply_subsea_system_to_Marathon_Oil.aspx Aker Solutions has signed a contract with Marathon Oil Norge AS to supply a subsea production system for the operator's Bøyla project on the Norwegian continental shelf. 09/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/TD_Williamson_helped_to_confirm_the_integrity_of_a_key_natural_gas_pipeline.aspx Another successful inline inspection carried out for E.ON UK confirms pipeline integrity. 22/12/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Unmanned_drones_could_help_survey_pipelines_and_offshore_rigs.aspx New regulatory recommendations expected to be released by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) could allow oil and gas companies to purchase lightweight, unmanned drones akin to those used by the military. 19/12/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/First_phase_of_the_Baltic_pipeline_laying_process.aspx German Chancellor Angela Merkel and the Russian President Dimitry Medvedev have symbolically opened the valve on the 1200 km long Baltic Sea Pipeline that connects Russia's natural gas reserves with Europe. 16/12/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Final_test_to_confirm_pipeline_leakage_repair_in_the_Philippines.aspx FPIC has started preparations for the final test that would confirm if its petroleum pipeline is ready to resume operations. 15/12/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/TNK-BP_to_invest_10_billion_in_Arctic_oilfield_development_and_pipelines.aspx According to company sources, TNK-BP will invest up to US$ 10 billion in Arctic oilfield development and construction of a pipeline to link the fields with an export pipeline. 14/12/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/First_order_for_Siemens_SGT-750_industrial_gas_turbine.aspx WINGAS GmbH, a joint venture of the BASF subsidiary Wintershall and the Russian company Gazprom, which operates a Germany-wide natural gas pipeline network extending more than 2500 km, has ordered the Siemens turbine. 13/12/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Unexpected_end_to_COP17_brings_a_climate_deal_closer.aspx In an unexpected end to the COP17 summit in Durban South Africa, the US, China and India have agreed to be included in a new legal framework for emissions reduction that will come into force in 2020, although the details of the deal are yet to be agreed. COP17 also agreed to an extension of the Kyoto Protocol to 2017. 13/12/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Bulgaria_pulls_out_of_Trans-Balkan_oil_pipeline_project.aspx The Bulgarian Finance Minister has stated that the Bulgarian government has decided to pull out of the Russia-led Trans-Balkan oil pipeline project. 12/12/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Oil_major_Total_interested_in_South_Sudan-Uganda_pipeline.aspx The French oil giant has expressed interest in building a pipeline from South Sudan to Uganda that would continue to Kenya's coast, potentially alleviating the young state’s exportation headaches. 08/12/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Pertamina_Gas_plans_two_new_gas_pipelines.aspx Pertamina Gas is planning Rs. 2 trillion – Rs. 3 trillion in capital expenditure next year to help finance expansion projects. 06/12/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/New_course_in_offshore_pipeline_legislation.aspx As Penspen Group's scope of subsea services grows in London, its Offshore and Integrity practices have teamed up to offer a series of specialist courses in Offshore Pipeline Legislation. 06/12/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/The_Americas_Early_December_downstream_update_12.aspx A round up of recent downstream oil and gas news from the US and Latin America. 05/12/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Atlas_Pipeline_to_transport_shale_gas_for_XTO.aspx Atlas Pipeline Partners, L.P. has entered into a long-term, fee-based agreement with XTO Energy Inc., a subsidiary of ExxonMobil, to provide natural gas gathering and processing services for up to an incremental 60 million ft3/d from the Woodford Shale region 02/12/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/BP_sells_Canadian_NGL_business_to_Plains_Midstream_Canada.aspx BP announced today that it has agreed to sell its Canadian natural gas liquids (NGL) business to Plains Midstream Canada ULC for 1.67 billion dollars. 02/12/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/AKE_warns_of_increasing_violence_as_US_withdraws.aspx AKE Intelligence is warning that there could be increased levels of violence in Ira after US troop complete their withdrawal which could make conditions harder for foreign oil and gas companies operating there. 02/12/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Legislation_in_works_to_speed_up_Keystone_XL_pipeline.aspx Efforts to speed approval of the proposed Keystone XL pipeline appear to be gaining momentum in Washington DC. 30/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Late_November_Middle_East_processing_update.aspx The latest downstream oil and gas news from the Middle East. 28/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Tanzania_to_build_gas_pipeline.aspx In order to ease the supply of gas in Kenya, a natural gas pipeline between Tanzania and Kenya is being planned. 23/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Statoil_and_Centrica_sign_deal_to_supply_UK_with_5_billion_m3_per_year_of_gas.aspx Statoil and Centrica have entered into a long term gas sales agreement for the delivery of 5 billion m3/yr from 2015 to 2025 to the UK market. 23/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Crude_oil_pipeline_in_the_UAE_expects_first_flow_oil_in_December.aspx Abu Dhabi Crude Oil Pipeline (ADCOP) project, which will bypass the Strait of Hormuz is nearly complete with first oil to flow before the end of the year. 21/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Plans_for_TransCanada_Corp.’s_Cushing_MarketLink_crude_oil_pipeline_are_still_underway.aspx Plans for TransCanada Corp.’s Cushing MarketLink crude oil pipeline are still underway, whilst the 800 000 bpd newbuild Wrangler pipeline is under evaluation following the reversal decision. 21/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/North_Sea_decommissioning_could_cost_47.5_billion_pounds.aspx A £47.5 billion business opportunity is opening up for companies in decommissioning the North Sea’s huge infrastructure of offshore oil and gas fields according to new research to be published by Deloitte and Douglas-Westwood. 15/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/QGC_awards_AU_19.5_million_dollar_gas_fields_contract.aspx QGC Pty Limited, developer of the Queensland Curtis LNG Project, has awarded a A$19.5 million contract to Australian firm Transfield Services for gas field work in the Surat Basin of Queensland. 14/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/API_on_taxes.aspx American Petroleum Institute has launched a campaign against punitive taxes on the industry. 10/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Strong_support_for_Canadian_oil_supply.aspx A new national US poll shows strong support for Canadian oil supply. 04/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Wintershall_and_Gazprom_agree_framework_for_asset_swap.aspx OAO Gazprom, and of BASF SE have signed a framework agreement which sets out the terms for the planned asset swap to further expand the successful cooperation. 28/10/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/BP_reached_turning_point.aspx BP’s chief executive Bob Dudley ahs declared that BP has reached a turning point and is now profitable after the last disastrous year that it has been through following the Macondo oil spill. 25/10/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Fluor_Offshore_awarded_FEED_contract_in_Abu_Dhabi.aspx Fluor Offshore Solutions unit as been awarded a FEED contract by Abu Dhabi Marine Operating Company (ADMA-OPCO) for new offshore facilities located at the Nasr Field. 19/10/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/AMEC_and_Clough_awarded_100_million_dollar_Bayu_Undan_contract_extension.aspx The Clough AMEC joint venture has been awarded a two-year contract extension by ConocoPhillips to provide operations and maintenance services to the Bayu Undan facilities located in the Timor Sea. The contract extension has an estimated value of AU$100 million. 19/10/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Leighton_Offshore_awarded_518_million_dollar_contract_for_Crude_Oil_Export_Facility_Reconstruction_project_in_Iraq.aspx Leighton Offshore has been awarded a US$ 518 million contract which forms part of the Crude Oil Export Facility Reconstruction Project (the ‘Sea Line Project’), which is financed and supported through the Japanese Official Development Assistance (ODA) Loan by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). 17/10/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Kitimat_awarded_export_license.aspx Canada’s National Energy Board (NEB) has approved an application by KM LNG Operating General Partnership (KM LNG) for a licence to export liquefied LNG from Kitimat, British Columbia to markets in the Asia Pacific region. 14/10/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Global_floating_production_spend_to_see_huge_growth.aspx Latin America will account for half of the projected floating production Capex over the next five years according to a new Douglas-Westwood report. 13/10/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Obama’s_job_council_should_not_overlook_oil_and_gas.aspx The organisation which represents America’s oil and gas companies has cautioned the president’s job council not to overlook potentially a million new oil and natural gas jobs, which could be created by energy development. 12/10/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Enbridge_to_expand_access_to_eastern_markets_with_new_pipeline_project.aspx Enbridge Inc. and Enbridge Energy Partners, L.P. have announced two projects that will provide increased access to refineries in the U.S. upper midwest and in Ontario, Canada for light crude oil produced in western Canada and the USA. 05/10/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Aker_Solutions_wins_umbilicals_contract.aspx Aker Solutions has been selected to supply a subsea umbilical to Det norske oljeselskap ASA's Jette field. The order is worth approximately NOK 60 million (US$ 10.3 million). 27/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Chevron_gives_final_approval_for_Wheatstone_LNG_project.aspx Chevron has given the green light to start work on the proposed Wheatstone LNG project in Western Australia, the approval has come after Chevron received federal approval to build the 25 million tpa LNG liquefaction plant last week. 26/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Implications_of_Absheron.aspx The Caspian Sea is a region with enormous potential for oil and gas exploration and production, but there are significant obstacles to overcome first. 19/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Industry_plan_is_better_choice_for_jobs_and_revenue_growth.aspx The American Petroleum Institute comment on oil and natural gas being the next job and revenue growth area 16/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Clough_awarded_600_million_dollar_contract_for_Santos_GLNG_project.aspx Clough Downer Joint Venture (CDJV) has been awarded a contract worth AU$ 600 million by Fluor for construction of pipelines, compression facilities and associated infrastructure relating to the Fairview component of the Santos GLNG project, located in the Surat Basin. 15/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Enbridge_to_twin_Athabasca_pipeline_to_Alberta_crude_oil_hub.aspx Enbridge Inc. announced today that it will twin the southern section of its Athabasca Pipeline from Kirby Lake, Alberta to the Hardisty, Alberta crude oil hub at an estimated cost of approximately US$ 1.2 billion. 13/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Ukrainian_gas_dispute_with_Russia_in_danger_of_flaring_up_again.aspx Russia is preparing to cut-off Ukraine’s gas supply if it refuses to honour the terms agreed in 2009, Ukraine has already signalled that it believes the terms are bad for national interests. 09/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Energy_is_a_solution_to_the_jobs_problem.aspx The American Petroleum Institute has told Obama that American energy development is ‘critical’ solution to jobs problem. 09/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Encana_agrees_to_sell_Piceance_natural_gas_midstream_assets_in_Colorado_for_590_dollars_million .aspx Encana Oil & Gas has agreed to sell a portion of its Piceance natural gas midstream assets in Colorado to a private midstream company for approximately US$ 590 million. 07/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/LNG_Limited_receives_license_for_LNG_pipeline.aspx The Government of Queensland has granted Liquefied Natural Gas Limited pipeline license (PPL) 161. This will allow the company to connect its planned LNG terminal to the feed gas terminal inland. 05/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/GE_acquires_Converteam_for_3.2_billion_dollars.aspx GE has acquired for Converteam, the two companies compliment each other should enhance GE’s existing capabilities as well as helping them break into fast growing regions such as Brazil and Russia where Converteam have already made significant in-roads. 05/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Pacific_Basin_LNG_outlook.aspx Lucy Miller, Douglas Westwood Ltd, UK, describes the changing focus of the LNG market towards the Asia Pacific region. 01/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Weathering_the_storm_Japanese_energy_markets.aspx Nancy Yamaguchi, Contributing Editor, provides an overview of Japan's energy industry in the wake of the recent earthquake. 30/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Pazflor_field_comes_onstream_ahead_of_schedule.aspx Total, operator of Block 17, today announced that the giant Pazflor field offshore Angola has come on stream ahead of the initial schedule. The Pazflor field lies 150 km off Luanda in water depths ranging from 600 - 1200 m and has estimated proved and probable reserves of 590 million barrels. The field will gradually ramp up to its full production capacity of 220,000 bpd over the coming months. 30/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Protecting_your_business_from_another_Libya .aspx How can companies protect their workers in the event of the collapse of governance and civil authority in the countries where it operates? 25/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/DCP_Midstream_approves_construction_of_Sand_Hills_pipeline.aspx DCP Midstream has approved the construction of the Sand Hills pipeline to provide new capacity for natural gas liquids transportation from the Permian and Eagle Ford producing basins to market centres along the Gulf Coast. 19/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Strong_recovery_in_vessel_demand_as_confidence_returns_to_the_industry.aspx Demand for subsea vessels is projected to make a strong recovery as confidence returns to the industry and more deepwater projects are sanctioned. 18/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/US_businesses_unite_against_EPAs_new_ozone_rules.aspx A group of US businesses and business groups, including API, have written a letter to President Obama asking him to intervene in the implementation of stringent new standards. 12/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/APG_comment_on_EPA_greenhouse_gas_reporting_rule.aspx The American Public Gas Association comment on the Environmental Protection Agency’s propositions to amend the greenhouse gas reporting rule. 05/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Sino-Burmese_energy_cooperation_fuels_conflict.aspx As Burma and China improve their resources development partnership, concerns have arisen over the impact such the joint ventures will have on conflict and stability in the region. 04/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Israel_approves_floating_LNG_terminal.aspx Israel's National Planning Council has given final approval for a plan to establish a floating LNG terminal off its Mediterranean coast. 04/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/API_applauds_the_absence_of_tax_rises_in US_debt_ceiling_deal.aspx API CEO releases a statement in support of budget negotiators of the bipartisan debt ceiling bill, which passed through Congress on August 2nd. 03/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Holly_Energy_planning_15_million_dollar_oil_pipeline_expansion_in_New_Mexico.aspx Holly Energy Partners has announced two expansion projects to provide 60,000 bpd of additional crude pipeline take-away capacity resulting from increased Delaware Basin drilling activity in southeast New Mexico. 28/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Iraq_Syria_and_Iran_sign_Mou_for_gas_pipeline.aspx Oil ministers for Iraq, Syria and Iran have signed an Mou for the construction of a gas pipeline to transfer Iranian gas to Europe. 26/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Api_Nova_receives_approval_for_Italian_FSRU.aspx Italy’s Ministry of Economic Development has given the final approval for the construction of a regasification terminal to be constructed by Api Nova Energia offshore of the town of Falconara Marittima. The new project is worth approximately €200 million and is estimated to commence in 2015. 20/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/EIC_Monitor_shows_a_bumpy_ride_on_the_road_to_recovery_for_global_energy_industry.aspx The latest EIC Monitor tracking new active and future projects across the global energy industry shows a mixed bag of results this quarter with power leading the way while other sectors are slightly down. 19/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Reflecting_on_the_UK_government’s_plans_for_electricity_market_reforms.aspx The UK government released its White Paper on Electricity Market Reform this week, setting forward its proposals to secure and decarbonise the UK’s electricity market. Jonathan Rowland, editor of World Coal, highlights some of the questions it raises. 15/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Curtis_LNG_appoints_GL_Noble_Denton_to_carry_out_assurances_services.aspx QGC, a leading Australian coal seam gas explorer and producer, has selected GL Noble Denton to provide verification services for the development of the Queensland Curtis LNG project, which is expected to supply more than 8.5 million tpa of LNG through the development of two LNG trains. 11/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/API_stresses_job_creation_potential_of_oil_and_gas.aspx API CEO appeals to Obama after disappointing employment figures suggest more jobs needed for Americans. 11/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/How_UAVs_can_be_deployed_for_Right_of_Way_Survey_Work.aspx Pipeline companies own and manage extensive right of way corridors. One of the key challenges facing such companies is getting up to date aerial imagery. 08/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/McDermott_wins_Australian_subsea_contract.aspx McDermott has won a subsea contract for the Macedon Gas project in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. 06/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Call_to_create_jobs_through_America’s_energy_resources.aspx American Petroleum Institute President calls on US President to make course correction for America’s future 30/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Petrofac_secures_maintenance_contract_in_Iraq.aspx BP Iraq NV (BP) has awarded Petrofac and its joint venture partner, China Petroleum Engineering & Construction Corporation (CPECC), an inspection, maintenance and repair contract worth US$ 90 million for the Rumaila oil field in Southern Iraq. 29/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Howard_Energy_Acquires_Eagle_Ford_shale_midstream_assets.aspx HEP will be able to provide midstream services through its newly acquired subsidiaries, Texas Pipeline and Bottom Line Services. Both subsidiaries operate primarily in the Eagle Ford Shale in South Texas. 23/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Converteam_motors_to_drive_compressors_for_WEPP_pipeline.aspx Converteam has been awarded a new contract for nine Variable Speed Drives Systems with PetroChina for the West-East Gas Pipeline Project (WEPP). 22/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Nordstream_AG_finishes_first_underwater_gas_pipeline_and_completes_Russian_section_of_second_pipe.aspx All three sections of the first of Nord Stream's twin 1224 kilometre natural gas pipelines have now been joined together underwater by hyperbaric tie-ins. The company has also completed the construction of Line 2 in Russian waters and has resumed pipe laying in Finnish waters. 22/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Spectrum_agrees_23_million_dollar_2D_seismic_acquisition_deal_with_Seabird.aspx Spectrum has secured a significant 2D seismic acquisition capacity with Seabird for expansion of their Multi-Client library, together with a re-let agreement for Spectrum’s vessel, the GGS Atlantic. 22/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Promoting_women_into_senior_management.aspx Hays Oil and Gas have found that the majority of people do not believe that companies do enough to promote women into senior management positions. 21/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Kidnap_and_the_global_energy_sector_risk_by_region.aspx Taryn Evans, AKE, takes a brief look at the differences between regions in terms of the threat posed to foreign personnel engaged in energy projects by kidnap and ransom. 21/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Saudi_Aramco_reportedly_increasing_crude_supply_as_OPEC_strains.aspx Saudi Arabaia is breaking ranks from OPEC to offer increased supply to Europe, as Libya and Iraq struggle to protect production and processing facilities from the effects of civil unrest. 16/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Petrobras_has_awarded_GE_a_US$_200_million_subsea_contract.aspx GE Oil & Gas has announced that its Wellstream business, acquired in March, has been awarded a long-term, flexible pipe and subsea equipment logistics services contract by Petrobras). The long-term contract is initially valued in excess of US$ 200 million. 16/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Shell_Nigeria_declares_force_majeure_on_Bonny_Light_loadings.aspx Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) has declared a force majeure for June and July 2011 on Bonny Light loadings as a result of damaged pipelines. The production deferment will affect loadings at the Bonny terminal and came into affect at 12 am on June 13th. 14/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Wood_Group_awarded_project_management_contract_for_GLNG_project.aspx Brisbane-based Wood Group Wagners has been awarded the Project Management Services Contract for the GLNG Pipeline Project in Queensland, a development that will process coal seam gas (CSG) into LNG. 13/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Eni_sells_stake_in_TAG_pipeline.aspx Eni has agreed to sell its 89% stake in the TAG pipeline to Cassa depositi e prestiti Spa for a total of 675 million euros. 13/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Total_selling_pipeline_stake_to_Silex_Gas_Norway_AS.aspx Total is to sell its entire stake in Gassled to Silex Gas Norway AS, a wholly owned subsidiary of Allianz, for a price of NOK 4.64 billion (approximately US$ 870 million). 09/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/LyondellBasell_purchases_pipeline_network_from_BP.aspx Equistar Chemicals, LP, a subsidiary of LyondellBasell, has signed an agreement to purchase approximately 200 miles of pipeline near Houston from BP. 08/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Statoil_sells_3.25_billion_dollar_pipeline_stake.aspx Statoil ASA has decided to divest a 24.1% direct and indirect stake in Gassled joint venture (jv) for US$ 3.25 billion. Following this transaction, Statoil will continue to own 5.0% in the jv. 07/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/KBR_to_design_CSG_pipelines.aspx KBR has been chosen by Curtis Island LNG and Asia Pacific LNG to design three massive 42 in. gas pipelines to carry coal seam gas to the Curtis Island terminal from inland gasfields in Queensland, Australia. 06/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/McDermott awarded subsea pipeline contract worth US$ 50 million.aspx McDermott International, Inc. announced today that one of its subsidiaries was awarded a contract by PEMEX Exploración y Producción for procurement, construction and installation of three oil and gas pipelines ranging from 8 to 20 in. in diameter, in Mexico’s Bay of Campeche. 01/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Edmonton-Canadas_new_energy_capital.aspx Laura Severs, Edmonton Economic Development Corporation, Canada, discusses the Edmonton service area and its growing status as the world’s most politically stable oil reserves. 26/05/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/ Milestones_reached_in_Nigeria.aspx Nestoil has reached several key milestones on its construction of the Nembe Creek-Cawthorne Channel Trunkline (NCTL) Replacement Project in Nigeria. 20/05/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Habau_and_KHE_Group_announce_sale_of_pipeline_contractor_Nacap.aspx Nacap sold to Habau; business efforts to be combined. 18/05/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Obama_outlines_new_domestic_energy_plans;_API_responds.aspx The President’s plan includes increased development in the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska, as API recognises the strategy as progressive, but with significant limitations. 16/05/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/API_criticises_Joint_Economic_Committee_study_released_by_Congress.aspx API believes that the new study understates the potential damage that would be caused should taxes on the US oil and gas industry be raised. 16/05/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/NPRA_attacks_new_energy_tax_proposals.aspx Charles T. Dreva issues a statement strongly criticising Senate proposals to eliminate tax deductions for oil and has producers and refiners. 12/05/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/API_criticises_proposed_legislation_to_increase_taxes_on_US_oil_and_natural_gas_companies.aspx API president and CEO said the plans would damage the American economy and energy security. 12/05/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/API_criticises_congressional_plans_to_raise_energy_taxes.aspx API’s senior tax advisor warns that higher taxes will not help to lower prices, and could damage the US economy. 11/05/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/API_urges_Congress_to_focus_on_American_job_creation_and_energy_development.aspx American Petroleum Institute president comments on efforts to develop US oil and natural gas resources. 10/05/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/NPRA_issues_support_for_CFATS_program.aspx Charles T. Drevna releases a statement following the markup hearing of anti-terrorism standards for chemical facilities. 10/05/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/API_comments_on_new_study.aspx API president believes the study’s finding are especially relevant given the current debate on energy taxes and access to domestic reserves. 04/05/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/API_calls_for_recognition_of_oil_and_gas_companies_contributions.aspx As first quarter earnings are made public, API states that the oil and gas industry’s importance to the US economic recovery should not be understated. 04/05/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Aker_Solutions_wins_construction_contract_for_pipe_mill_in_US.aspx Aker Construction, Inc. has been awarded a contract for the installation of the new V & M seamless pipe mill in Youngstown, Ohio, US. 28/04/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/EIC_Monitor_shows_a_positive_outlook_for_the_global_energy_industry .aspx The latest EIC Monitor tracking new active and future projects across the global energy industry shows positive signs of growth across all sectors this quarter (Q1:January – March 2011), with the total number of new project announcements up 29% on the previous quarter. 27/04/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Foreign_investment_in_Russian_oil_and_gas_projects_is_a_win-win.aspx Despite the risks, Russian oil is once more where the action is for Western firms, with a spate of high-profile deals inked in the first quarter of 2011. 19/04/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/US_oil_and_gas_industry_working_to_address_economic_challenges.aspx The US oil and natural gas industry is working to help address the nation’s economic challenges according to the API. 15/04/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Kazakhstan_holds_second_largest_oilfield_in_the_world.aspx The Kashagan oilfield is projected to be the second largest in the world after Saudi Arabia’s Ghawwar field; production in the country could reach dizzying heights when the field is properly tapped. 12/04/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/NuStar_and_TexStar_to_develop_extended_Eagle_Ford_Shale_pipeline_system.aspx NuStar Logistics, L.P. and TexStar Midstream Services, LP today announced that they have signed a letter of intent to develop a new pipeline system to transport Eagle Ford Shale crude and condensate to Corpus Christi. 06/04/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/UK_and_Saudi_Arabia_meet_to_discuss_high_oil_prices.aspx UK energy minister Chris Huhne comments on global oil prices during Saudi visit. 05/04/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/API_responds_positively_to_Obama’s_National_Clean_Fleets_Partnership.aspx The American Petroleum Institute praises the president’s focus on natural gas as a source of clean, abundant fuel. 04/04/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Iraq_planning_500_million_dollar_pipeline.aspx Iraq is planning to build three pipelines to link its key oil and gas fields to its southern export system. 29/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Changing_the_world_one_barrel_at_a_time .aspx The potential for Iraq to achieve its ambitious oil targets is huge, but only if the politics and infrastructure are right. 29/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/India_a_dynamic_country.aspx Nancy Yamaguchi, Contributing Editor, focuses on India’s hydrocarbon industry and product market. 29/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Siemens_to_supply_compressor_stations_to_Australia_Pacific_LNG.aspx Siemens Energy has received an order for the supply of up to 10 compressor trains to Australia Pacific LNG (APLNG) in Queensland, Australia. 25/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Pearl_GTL_takes_steps_towards_start-up.aspx The world's largest plant to turn natural gas into cleaner-burning fuels and lubricants took a major step closer to production today when gas began flowing from a giant offshore field. 24/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/BP_sells_downstream_assets_to_Buckeye.aspx BP has agreed a deal to sell terminals and pipelines to Buckeye in order to cushion the financial cost of the Gulf oil spill. 22/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Opportunities_in_the_African_oil_and_gas_sector.aspx Africa continues to offer a wealth of opportunities for the energy supply chain. 22/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Encana_acquires_interest_in_Kitimat_LNG.aspx Encana Corporation has agreed to acquire a 30% interest in the planned Kitimat LNG export terminal, located on the west coast of central British Columbia, and the associated natural gas pipeline. 21/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Junior_Oils_Trust_CEO_predicts_effects_of_recent_global_geopolitical_events_on_energy_industry.aspx Angelos Damaskos comments on how the energy industry will be impacted by the Japan earthquake, Middle Eastern unrest and continuing Eurozone problems. 17/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Egypt_resumes_gas_supply_to_Israel.aspx Egypt has now resumed supplying gas to Israel; a month after the supply was cut off by sabotage. 17/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Mackenzie_Pipeline_receives_federal_approval.aspx The Canadian National Energy Board has issued a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for the 1196 km long Mackenzie Valley Pipeline, part of the Mackenzie Gas Project. 15/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/EU_emissions_cut.aspx A letter from Chris Huhne and EU Environment Ministers to the Guardian newspaper on 30% EU emissions cuts. 14/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/API_comments_on_Obama’s_energy_policy.aspx API to White House: long term solutions require short term leadership. 14/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/ExxonMobil_plans_for_future_energy_demand.aspx Exxon Mobil Corporation reviews 2010 while outlining plans for future projects in its annual presentation to investment analysts at the New York Stock Exchange. 11/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Gazprom_and_BASF_to_co-operate_on_exploration_projects.aspx Gazprom and BASF have signed a memorandum which anticipates future co-operation in the development of Achimov deposits of the Urengoy field in exchange for equivalent stakes in BASF’s North Sea assets. 11/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Pembina_planning_a_C$_470_million_spend_for_2011.aspx Pembina Pipeline Corporation is planning to spend approximately C$ 470 million in 2011, with the majority targeted at projects expected to provide new sources of cash flow by mid-year. 10/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Explosion_shuts_down_Iraqi_oil_pipeline.aspx The Beiji oil pipeline between Northern Iraq and Turkey, which exports up to 25% of the country’s crude exports has shut down due to an explosion. 10/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Ecopetrol_to_take_control_of_Colombian_pipeline.aspx Ecopetrol has entered into an agreement to take over control of the Cano Limon-Covenas oil pipeline from Occidental de Colombia. 08/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/NPRA_urges_EPA_caution_over_proposed_ozone_standards_change.aspx Gregory Scott of the NPRA warns of the potential damages to America’s economy if changes are ratified. 04/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Energy_companies_turn_to_Russia_as_African/Middle_Eastern_unrest_continues.aspx Total agrees to buy stake in Novatek, while European refinery announces run cuts due to high prices. 04/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Total_UK_appoints_new_pipeline_managers.aspx Total UK has appointed new managers for its 230 km petroleum pipeline which runs from Immingham, Lincolnshire to the Buncefield Fuel Depot in Hemel Hempstead and from Colnbrook to Heathrow Airport. 04/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Egypt_instability_threatens_the_energy_sector.aspx Concerns for the energy sector in Egypt have been raised following a terrorist attack against a gas pipeline in the Sinai peninsula. 03/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Libyan_oil_supply_update.aspx The IEA releases information regarding the reduced supply of crude from Libya and its effect on the wider oil market. 02/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Further_details_emerge_regarding_proposed_Australian_LNG_venture.aspx LNG development project in Queensland gains momentum as other companies finalise deals. 02/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/GRTgaz_Entrusts_Telvent_to_Control_the_Gas_Transmission_System_in_France.aspx Telvent to provide SCADA technology to GRTgaz to manage its European pipeline network. 02/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/TAP_and_Plinacro_sign_South_East_Europe_MOUC.aspx The Trans Adriatic Pipeline AG and Plinacro Ltd., a natural gas transmission system operator in Croatia, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding and Cooperation (MOUC) aimed at encouraging the development of natural gas markets in South East Europe (SEE). 28/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/New_study_prompts_ATP_to_call_for_access_to_Alaska_OCS.aspx API urges a considered political response to a new study documenting the economic potential of the Alaskan OCS resources. 25/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/NPRA_Reliability_and_Maintenance_Conference_advanced_program_released.aspx Information on the event based in Denver is now available online. 25/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Serious_doubts_cast_on_feasibility_of_Nabucco_pipeline.aspx BP has cast serious doubt on the feasibility of the Nabucco pipeline by claiming that the cost estimate is too low. 25/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Telvent_to_provide_an_integrated_automation_system_for_Shaanxi_Provincial_Natural_Gas_Pipeline_Company.aspx Telvent have been contracted to design, install, configure, test and commission the 800 km Jingbian-Xi’an pipeline control and communications systems. 25/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Global_gas_and_shale_unconventional_story.aspx As European shale plays gain momentum and Asian energy providers continue to invest in US shale projects, it is a crucial tipping point for the future of the unconventional gas source on the global scene. 22/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Competitive_salaries_reveal_the_UK_oil_and_gas_industry_in_strong_recovery.aspx New studies in The Salary Guide evidence a strong recovery curve in the UK oil and gas industry, while competitive salaries allow engineers to thrive. 22/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Enbridge_undertaking_reconfiguration_of_its_North_Dakota_system.aspx Enbridge Energy Partners L.P. is undertaking a reconfiguration of its North Dakota system to expand the capacity by 23,500 bpd from Minot, North Dakota, to Clearbrook, Minnesota. 22/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Oil_and_gas_supply_chain_opportunities_in_the_Middle_East.aspx The Middle East continues to be a key market for the UK supply chain, which is not surprising given the region’s significant share of the world’s oil and gas reserves and the fact that plenty of investment is taking place. 21/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Enbridge_Bakken_Pipeline_expansion_secures_100000_bpd_capacity_commitments.aspx Additional shippers have finalised capacity commitments to the Bakken Expansion Programme. 16/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Armeina_to_import_oil_from_Iran.aspx The construction of a pipeline that will transport oil from Iran to Armenia will begin this year. 16/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Seabed_works_ensure_safety_of_Nord_Stream_pipeline.aspx A subsea plough will be used to entrench the Nord Stream Pipeline in Swedish and Danish waters. 16/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/NPRA_comment_on_US_oil_tax.aspx NPRA says Obama oil tax increase would hurt consumers. 16/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/API_comment_on_US_oil_tax.aspx API believe that administration tax hike will hurt jobs, cut government revenue. 15/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Shell_future_energy_scenarios_zone of_uncertainty_ahead.aspx Shell has published its report Signals and Signposts. 14/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Sudan_oil_outlook.aspx From 9 July 2011, a new African state will emerge from Sudan, as the North and South are reconciled via a January referendum declaring the independence of the southern part of the country. 08/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Israel_prepared_for_gas_disruption.aspx Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that Israel is prepared for possible disruptions in its natural gas supplies from Egypt, following the recent unrest in the country that supplies a quarter of its energy needs. 08/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/EIC_Monitor_shows_slight_downturn_in_global_energy_industry .aspx The latest EIC Monitor tracking new active and future projects across the global energy industry shows a slight downturn this quarter (Q4: October – December 2010), with the total value of project announcements down nearly 8%. 02/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/GE_Oil_and_Gas_awarded_turbine_contract_by_Trans_Europa_Naturgas_Pipeline.aspx GE Oil & Gas has been awarded a US$ 120 million contract to overhaul nine gas turbines along the Trans Europa Naturgas Pipeline. 01/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/The API has called on_the_US_Department_of_State_to_approve_the_Keystone_XL_project.aspx The American Petroleum Institute has asked the US Department of State to approve the Keystone XL pipeline to increase energy security and create jobs. 28/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/ExxonMobils_energy_outlook.aspx ExxonMobil’s energy outlook shows rising global energy demand, shift toward natural gas and energy efficiency gains. 28/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/NPRA_responds_to_State_of_the_Union_Address.aspx Charles T. Drevna, president of NPRA issued the following statement in response to President Obama’s State of the Union address. 27/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/API’s_response_to_State_of_the_Union_Address.aspx The American Petroleum Institute has responded to Barack Obama’s State of the Union Address: ‘The President cant do more to create jobs’. 26/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Willbros_contract_for_the_Acadian_Haynesville_extension_project.aspx Willbros Group, Inc. has been awarded the construction contract for a portion of the Acadian Haynesville Extension Project, a natural gas pipeline being developed by Acadian Gas LLC, a jointly owned subsidiary of Enterprise Products Partners L.P. and Duncan Energy Partners L.P. 26/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Tender_for_Bangladeshi_LNG_terminal_draws_ten_applicants.aspx Ten companies have replied to Petrobangla’s tender to build a new LNG terminal on Bangladesh’s coastline to import Middle Eastern LNG. 21/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Azerbaijan_as_an_alternative_to_Russia.aspx As Europe grows increasingly weary of the Russian energy dominance that its member states regularly complain about, this issue has yet to be addressed, as bilateral negotiations with Moscow are ongoing. 14/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/End_of_the_week_update_from_the_Americas.aspx An update on downstream news from Canada, North America and Latin America. 14/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Report_your_gas_deliveries_to_the_EPA.aspx If you delivered more than 460 million ft3 of gas in 2010 you must report it! 14/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/LNG_Energy_spuds_first_shale_gas_well_in_Poland.aspx Saponis Investments Sp. Z o.o., a 20% owned subsidiary of LNG Energy Ltd has spudded its first exploratory shale gas well in Poland. 12/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Increased_access_to_oil_and_gas_reserves_could_drive_US_recovery.aspx Wood Mackenzie study shows path to job growth and more government revenue is through increased access to oil and gas reserves. 05/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/MarkWest_announces_acquisition_of_gas_complex_from_EQT_and_development_of_a_third_complex.aspx MarkWest Energy Partners is to acquire EQT’s gas processing complex in Langley, Kentucky and will also be developing another complex in West Virginia in partnership with The Energy & Minerals Group. 05/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Thieves_blamed_for_deadly_Mexico_pipeline_blast.aspx Pemex blames theft for pipeline explosion that killed 28. 22/12/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Deployment_of_a_pipeline_CPTMS.aspx Deploying a CPTMS offers pipeline operators substantial benefits, including capturing new business opportunities, data access, lower total cost of ownership and risk mitigation. 17/12/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Caspian_Pipeline_Consortium_to_expand_pipeline_capacity.aspx The Caspian Pipeline Consortium is to expand its pipeline capacity to 67 million tpa at a cost of US$ 5.4 billion. The expansion will allow Kazakhstan to increase it oil exports. 16/12/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Tesoro_to_turn_its_logistics_business_into_a_Master_Limited_Partnership.aspx Tesoro Corporation has announced that it is splitting off some of its logistics assets into a Master Limited Partnership and selling a minority interest in an initial public offering. 14/12/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Oil_and_gas_companies_face_unprecedented_uncertainties_over_next_10_years.aspx Chatham House has released a new report that discusses the uncertainties the oil and gas industry will face over the next 10 years. 13/12/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Indian_joins_US-backed_pipeline_from_Turkmenistan.aspx India has signed an agreement to join a US$ 10 billion pipeline that will come all the way from Turkmenistan via Pakistan and Afghanistan. 13/12/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/NPRA_says_court_decision_on_GHGs_bad_for_consumers.aspx Charles T. Drevna’s comment on a ruling made by the US Court of Appeals Association. 13/12/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/El_Paso_and_KKR_form_midstream_joint_venture.aspx El Paso Midstream Group, Inc., a subsidiary of El Paso Corporation, and Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. (KKR) have executed agreements to create a new midstream joint venture. 09/12/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Seven_Pacific_is_ready_for_action.aspx Subsea 7’s newest vessel has mobilised for her first pipelay project. 07/12/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Downstream_news_from_Latin_and_North-America.aspx A round up of recent downstream news from Canada, North America and Latin America. 06/12/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/How_long_will_Pakistani_security_forces_be_able_to_keep_militants_from_Islamabad.aspx Fraser Bomford, AKE, examines the risks of living and working in Pakistan, especially for foreign expatriates who have become a target in recent years. 03/12/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/API_statement_on_deficit_commission_report.aspx API comments on the recent US tax recommendations. 02/12/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Opening_oil_exploration_to_the_East_Coast.aspx The African Continent’s west coast has long been an oil rich haven for oil companies from the west to exploit, yet now with the continual discoveries of oil rich deposits in the east, companies are turning their attention to countries like Uganda, Tanzania and Mozambique to source large quantities of Africa’s oil reserve. 30/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Turkmenistan_and_Iran_open_second_phase_of_key_gas_pipeline.aspx The new 48 in. diameter second phase of the Hangeran-Sangbast natural gas pipeline is now in operation. 29/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Shell_resumes_production_in_Nigeria.aspx Shell has resumed Bonny Light crude production after attack on oil pipeline. 29/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Nord_Stream_passes_half_way_mark_for_Line_1.aspx More than 600 km of first pipeline laid in waters of five countries; 30 ships working on the project at any one time. 17/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Vital_role_for_gas_says_Energy_Minister.aspx Gas has a vital role in the UK’s future energy mix, said Energy Minister Charles Hendry. 16/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/PAA_acquires_Bakken_gathering_and_transportation_assets.aspx Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. has entered an agreement with Nexen Holdings to acquire oil gathering and transportation assets in the Bakken area. 16/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Petrobras_to_use_Subsea_7_pipelay_vessel.aspx Petrobras has awarded a two year US$ 110 million contract to Subsea 7 for the exclusive use of its Lochnagar pipelay vessel for two years. 16/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/El_Paso_Pipeline_Partners_acquires_additional_interests.aspx El Paso Pipeline Partners has acquired additional interests in both Southern LNG Company LLC and El Paso Elba Express Company, L.L.C. 15/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Energy_Transfer_announces_the_early_completion_of_two_major_interstate_pipelines.aspx The ETC Tiger Pipeline and the Fayetteville Express Pipeline are both anticipated to be in service on 1 December 2010. 14/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/The_energy_world_faces_unprecedented_uncertainty.aspx According to the International Energy Agency’s latest World Energy Outlook, much stronger action is needed to accelerate the transformation of the global energy system. 12/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/LNG_demand_in_Europe_a_changing_composition.aspx The Winter issue of LNG Industry features a regional report by Chris Holmes, Purvin & Gertz, examining the changing dynamics behind the European gas market. 12/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/EPAs_GHG_rules.aspx The American Petroleum Institute is reviewing the Environmental Protection Agency’s greenhouse gas reporting rule requirements for the petroleum and natural gas industries. 11/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/US_House_bill_requires_immediate_notification_for_a_pipeline_leak.aspx US House passes a bill requiring notification of a pipeline leak within an hour; whilst raising penalties for violations. 10/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Letter_to_The_Times_on_climate_change_financing.aspx A letter from members of the UN High Level Advisory Group on climate change financing. 09/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/New_natural_gas_pipeline_for_Mississippi.aspx Southcross Energy is constructing an 8 mile, 12 in. diameter natural gas pipeline in Jones County, Mississippi. 05/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Northwest_Pipeline_GP_completes_Sundance_Trail.aspx The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has authorised the Sundance Trail to commence service. 03/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/API_provide_safety_standards.aspx API provides expanded online access to its safety standards. 29/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Nord_Stream_presents_overall_environmental_and_social_monitoring_programme.aspx Nord Stream has prepared five national environmental monitoring programmes, each documenting the environmental impacts from the construction and operations of the pipeline. 29/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/PG_and_E_provides_new_safety_and_operation_reports.aspx In the wake of the tragic San Bruno accident, PG&E will re-examine its transmission pipelines and operational practices. 29/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Total awards Petrofac gas plant contract in the Shetlands.aspx Petrofac has been awarded a £500 million contract to build a gas processing plant in the Shetlands for Total. 28/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Valero_Energy_sells_interest_in_Cameron_Highway_Oil_Pipeline_Co..aspx Valero Energy Corporation has signed an agreement to sell its 50% indirect equity interest in the Cameron Highway Oil Pipeline Co. to Genesis Energy L.P. 27/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Nord_Stream_now_in_the_waters_of_five_countries.aspx Pipe laying of the Nord Stream pipeline is now underway in the waters of five Baltic Sea countries. 27/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Global_energy_industry_holding_steady.aspx The latest EIC Monitor (Q3) shows encouraging levels of new projects emerging across the globe with China, India and the USA having some of the largest new projects. 26/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Kenya_pipeline_to_commence_operation_in_June_2011.aspx The 325 km (202 mile) multi-product oil pipeline from Nairobi to Eldoret is due to commence transport of fuel next summer. 22/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/ENI_awarded_North_Sea_gas_storage_license.aspx ENI has been awarded a gas storage license to develop a gas storage facility under the North Sea in the depleted Deborah field. 22/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/French_strike_update.aspx A look at what is currently happening in France as a result of the pension and retirement strikes. 22/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Solitaire_restarts_construction_of_the_Finnish_Section_of_the Nord_Stream_pipeline.aspx Construction of the Nord Stream pipeline is proceeding on schedule. Solitaire will lay the majority of the first pipeline in the Gulf of Finland. 19/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Energy_Transfer_Partners_to_construct_two_Eagle_Ford_shale_pipelines.aspx ETP will construct two natural gas pipelines to provide transportation services from the prolific Eagle Ford Shale located in South Texas. 19/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/API_concludes_Annual_Meeting.aspx A brief outline of the conclusions drawn at the American Petroleum Institute’s Annual Meeting. 19/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Arad-Szeged_gas_pipeline_inaugurated.aspx Romanian and Hungarian authorities have opened the Arad Szeged gas pipe following a 10 month delay. 18/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/New_pipeline_will_transport_Turkmens_gas_to_Russia.aspx Turkmenistan has launched a new gas pipeline that links gas reserves in the Central Karakum desert to a compressor station that feeds into the Central-Asia-Center pipeline, which carries gas to Russia. 18/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Russia_and_Bulgaria_make_progress_with_South_Stream.aspx Following meetings between Gazprom’s management committee and Romanian officials, feasibility studies on the Romanian section of South Stream are to be prepared. 18/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/BTC_pipeline_to_export_25_million_barrels_in_November.aspx The BTC pipeline will export 25 million barrels of oil this November from the Azeri-Chirag-Guneshli fields in Azerbaijan. 15/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/ConocoPhillips_presses_ahead_with_gas_pipeline_construction_bid.aspx ConocoPhillips has stated that it is still committed to the bid for the North Slope gas pipeline, which will take gas from Alaska’s North Slope fields to North America. 15/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Pakistan’s_Sui_Southern_Gas_to_spend_US$_270_million_on_pipeline_repairs.aspx Sui Southern Gas may have to spend US$ 270 million to repair damage caused by the cataclysmic floods last month. 15/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Air_Products_to_build_a_new_180_mile_hydrogen_pipeline.aspx Air Products have announced plans to build a new 180 mile hydrogen pipeline to connect its Louisiana and Texas pipeline systems to supply the refinery industry. 14/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Pacific Gas_and_Electric_Company_to_embark_on_five_point_safety_programme.aspx Pacific Gas and Electric Company is to embark on a major five point safety programme in response to the accident last month at San Bruno, where a 30 in. transmission pipe ruptured. 13/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/GE_awarded_gas_processing_plant_upgrade_contract_by_PlusPetrol_Peru_Corporation_SA.aspx GE has been awarded a US$ 32 million contract to supply compression and reinjection upgrade equipment for the Malvinas natural gas processing plant. 13/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/DOE_commits_US$1_billion_to_FutureGen_project.aspx The US Department of Energy has signed a US$1 billion co-operative agreement with the FutureGen Industrial Alliance and Ameren Energy Resources for the FutureGen 2.0 clean coal project. It is hoped the project will help position the US as a leader in technologies for reducing carbon emissions from existing coal-fired power plants. 30/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Swift_Energy_enter_agreement_with_Meritage_Midstream_Services.aspx Swift Energy has made a long term agreement with Meritage Midstream to provide natural gas gathering and treating services. 24/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Foster_Wheeler_awarded_two_contracts_by_BP.aspx Foster Wheeler has been awarded a FEED and pre-FEED contract for projects on BP’s Forties Pipeline System. 24/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Downstream_oil_and_petrochemicals_news_from_China_and_India.aspx A roundup of some of the recent downstream news from China and India. 22/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Taxes_on_oil_and_gas.aspx Two notes from the American Petroleum Institute regarding new oil and natural gas industry taxes. 17/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Oilsands_expansion.aspx Shell oilsands expansion is now onstream. 17/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Climate_change_legislation.aspx Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said this week that the Senate will not pass legislation this year that imposes a price on carbon. 15/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Iran_key_international_players_adding_fuel_to_the_fire.aspx The recent UN and EU sanctions in response to its continued nuclear programme have left Tehran with few friends in the international community, and it is unsurprising that the states who intend to carry on doing business with such a contentious partner clearly have their own political agendas to pursue. 15/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Enbridge_to_build_Sunrise_oilsands_project_pipeline.aspx Enbridge is to provide pipeline and terminaling services to the proposed Sunrise oilsands project. 09/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Carbon_capture_and_storage_research_and_development.aspx New Recovery Act funding boosts industrial carbon capture and storage research and development. 08/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/More_‘Rally_for_Jobs’_news.aspx 750 gather and call on Congress to focus on jobs and the economy in Canton, Ohio, rally. 08/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Enterprise_to_build_Eagle_Ford_Shale_pipeline.aspx As part of a long term agreement to supply mid stream services to EOG Resources, Enterprise Products has committed to build a 140 mile pipeline from Eagle Ford Shale. 03/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Enbridge_to_expand_Athabasca_pipeline.aspx Enbridge Inc. is expanding its Athabasca pipeline to increase the volume of oilsands crude oil it can transport to the mainline hub at Hardisty, Alberta. 03/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Thousands_call_on_Congress_to_look_at_jobs_and_the_economy.aspx More than 5000 gather and call on Congress to focus on jobs and the economy in Texas rallies. 02/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Worlds_largest_pipelaying_vessel_enters_Baltic_to_start_work_on_Nord_Stream_pipeline.aspx Solitaire, the world’s largest pipelaying vessel, has passed into the Baltic sea to lay a key part of the Nord Stream pipeline. 25/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/API_expands_access_to_its_safety_standards.aspx recent announcement from the American Petroleum Institute regarding the release of its online safety standards. 24/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Nabucco_pipeline_modifies_feeder_concept.aspx Nabucco pipeline cancels Iranian feeder line due to the political situation in the country. 24/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Technip_and_PETRONAS_announce_strategic_partnership.aspx Technip has announced a strategic partnership with subsidiaries of PETRONAS, to work jointly on onshore and offshore projects. 23/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Nigerian_women_block_Chevron_pipeline_in_protest.aspx Women from the Ugborodo community in southern Nigeria have blocked access to a Chevron pipeline in demand for betting living conditions. 20/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Iranian_LNG_ambitions_curbed_by_sanctions.aspx Iran has been forced to curb its LNG ambitions and will require Chinese help to grow the sector. 20/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Shell_declares_force_majeure.aspx Shell has declared a force majeure in Nigeria after repeated sabotage attempts on two major pipelines in Southern Nigeria. 19/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Oil_companies_in_Iraq_too_ambitious.aspx Oil companies in Iraq may be too ambitious about production targets due to field characteristics and exportation problems. 18/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Chinas_energy_policy_and_foreign_policy_fuse.aspx Untapped oil reserves add to anxieties in the South China Sea as China’s energy policy and foreign policy fuse. 17/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/NNPC_to_build_greenfields_refinery_in_Imo_State_Nigeria.aspx NNPC has entered into a partnership to develop a greenfields refinery with the Imo State government. 16/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Juggling_the_current_oil_and_gas_issues.aspx Do the environmental impacts of potential oil spills outweigh the economic effects of stifling exploration efforts, and can more be done to make oil and gas drilling safer? 12/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/IndianOil_signs_MoU_to_set_up_Indian_LNG_terminal.aspx IndianOil signs MoU with TIDCO to set up an LNG regasification terminal and gas driven power plant at Ennore in the Bay of Bengal. 05/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/BP_selling_business_interests_in_Colombia.aspx BP is selling its gas, exploration and processing business in Colombia to a consortium of Ecopetrol and Talisman. 05/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/CRC-EVANS_acquired_by_Stanley_Black_and_Decker.aspx Natural Gas Partners has announced that CRC-Evans Pipeline International has been acquired by Stanley Black & Decker for US$ 445 million. 04/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Lithuania_approves_FLNG_construction.aspx Lithuania has approved the construction of a floating LNG terminal to help it achieve greater energy independence. 02/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Atlas_Pipeline_announces_sale_of_Elk_City_facility.aspx Atlas is selling its Elk City facility to Enbridge Energy, expanding their interest in the Granite Wash. 29/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/ONEOK_Partners_announces_expansion.aspx ONEOK Partners, L.P. will install seven additional pump stations along its existing Sterling I natural gas liquids (NGL) distribution pipeline. 29/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Africa_continues_deepwater_drilling.aspx In spite of the furore over the Macondo spill, deepwater drilling is continuing unabated in Africa. 28/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/EIC_Monitor_shows_continuing_investment.aspx The most recent EIC Monitor which tracks new energy projects has found that though there has been significant investment in the sector, total investment is still down 6% since the same quarter last year. 28/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/US_EPA_criticise_XL_pipelines_environmental_impact_report.aspx The environmental protection agency has criticised TransCanada Corp’s environmental report for its Keystone XL pipeline as inadequate, and called for more study and analysis to be carried out. 26/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/DOE_concludes_ethanol_pipeline_feasibility_study.aspx The US DOE has issued a feasibility study for an ethanol pipeline study that shows that though there are challenges, with the right conditions a similar project could succeed. 22/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/The_future_of_the_energy_industry.aspx What challenges are facing the energy industry and how can they solve these problems? 21/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Russia_and_Bulgaria_sign_South_Stream_roadmap.aspx Russia and Bulgaria have signed an agreement formalising plans to build the South Stream gas pipeline through Bulgaria. 20/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Florida_Gas_Transmission_raises_US$_843_million_to_fund_expansion.aspx Florida Gas Transmission is issuing senior notes to raise money for an expansion plan of its gas transmission network. 20/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Consortium_sign_Polskie_LNG_contract.aspx A European consortium has signed the contract to build Poland’s first ever LNG terminal. 19/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/NOIA, exploration, drilling, Gulf of Mexico, moratorium, Department of the Interior.aspx The NOIA has criticised the new suspensions for being overly restrictive on their industry and the lack of consultation before its implementation. 16/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Kazakh_oil_export_duty_reinstated.aspx Political uncertainty and renewed confidence in Kazakhstan’s investor appeal has led to the reinstatement of Kazakh oil export duty to squeeze foreign investors’ profit margins. 15/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Emiratisation_in_the_energy_sector.aspx ADIPEC partners with Abu Dhabi Tawteen Council to foster Emiratisation in the energy sector 15/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Now _here_A_review_of_natural_gas_markets_and_key_players_Egypt.aspx Natural gas is a major component of the Egyptian energy balance and its availability has been driving a flourishing petrochemical and fertiliser industry. Cedigaz present a review of the natural gas production and consumption in the Egyptian market and medium-term projections for the future of the market. 12/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Shell set to award contracts for Iraq oil field.aspx Shell is ready to award deals to drill and perform EPC on new oil wells in Iraq’s Majnoon field. 07/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Pipeline_opportunities_in_Europe.aspx There are a great number of opportunities for supply chain companies in the pipeline sector in Europe today and looking to the future. 07/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/API_response_to_new_oil_and_gas_taxes.aspx API stresses new taxes on oil and gas industry would imperil economic recovery. 07/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Keystone_Pipeline_starts_deliveries_to_US_Midwest.aspx TransCanada Corporation has announced that line fill of the first phase of the US$12 billion Keystone Pipeline has been completed and that commercial deliveries of crude oil to US Midwest markets at Wood River and Patoka, Illinois commenced on 30 June 2010. 01/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Iran_left_out_in_the_cold.aspx Foreign firms have started to leave Iran as new economic sanctions come into force. 29/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Regional_Report_Italian_natural_gas_market.aspx Didier Favreau, Cedigaz, France, reviews the latest developments in the Italian natural gas market including an analysis of natural gas demand, supply and medium term forecasts for the future. 28/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Keystone_XL_expansion_delayed_by_congressmen.aspx A letter sent to US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton asks that more consideration be given to the proposed expansion before a permit is granted. 25/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Energy_Global_launches_Facebook_page_and_joins_Twitter.aspx You can now find Energy Global on Facebook and Twitter social networking sites. 24/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/ Oil_spill_on_UK_coastline.aspx Clean-up operations are underway after a pipeline leaked at Esso’s Fawley terminal on Sunday. 23/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/2010_UK_Budget.aspx The Department of Energy and Climate Change highlight points from the UK June Budget. 22/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/What’s_needed_in_an_energy_bill.aspx Charles T. Drevna answers the question. 22/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Subsea_giant_formed_from_Acergy_and_Subsea_7.aspx Acergy and Subsea 7 have agreed to combine in order to create a world-leading company and provide better services to their clients. 21/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Iran_and_Pakistan_finalise_‘peace_pipeline’_without_India.aspx The US$ 7.6 billion pipeline deal between Iran and Pakistan goes ahead without India – contrary to the original plan conceived in the 1990s. 17/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Zero_Carbon_Britain_2030.aspx New report says Britain could cut greenhouse gas emissions to zero by 2030, creating hundreds of thousands of new jobs and regaining energy security. 15/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Oil_pipeline_attacked_in_eastern_Yemen.aspx Yemeni tribesmen have blown-up an oil pipeline some 6 km east of Marib. 15/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Carbon_capture_and_storage_investment.aspx US Department of Energy Secretary Chu announces nearly US$ 1 billion public/private investment in industrial carbon capture and storage. 11/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Fugitive_methane_emissions.aspx American Public Gas Association supports Environmental Protection Agency’s approach to reporting fugitive methane emissions. 11/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Interview_by_European_Center_for_Energy_Security_Analysis_(ECESA)_Pt_2.aspx The European Center for Energy Security Analysis provide an overview of the challenges facing Europe as it attempts to diversify its gas supply to ensure energy security. 11/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Interview_by_European_Center_for_Energy_Security_Analysis_(ECESA)_Pt_1.aspx The European Center for Energy Security Analysis provides an overview of the challenges facing Europe as it attempts to diversify its gas supply to ensure energy security. 11/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Second_Texas_gas_pipeline_blast .aspx Two die in second pipeline explosion in Texas. 10/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Alert_Meter_users.aspx Litre Meter searches for oldest Pelton Wheel flow meter. 10/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/FERC_approves_Denali_open_season_plan.aspx The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has approved the Open season plan filed by Denali – The Alaska Gas Pipeline, LLC. 10/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Practical_Energy_and_Climate_Plan_Act_of_2010.aspx US Energy Secretary Steven Chu sent the following letter to Senator Richard Lugar on 9th June regarding Senator Lugar’s ‘Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010’. 10/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/BP_liabilities_dwarf_Chevron’s.aspx BP’s projected liabilities for the Gulf spill dwarf those of Chevron over its toxic dumping in Ecuador. 09/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Texas_gas_explosion.aspx Enterprise Products Partners closed a section of a pipeline following a gas explosion in Texas that killed one worker. 08/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Technology_and_partnerships_essential_to_meeting_new_energy_demand_growth.aspx Speaking in China, ExxonMobil’s Senior Vice President outlined the need for stronger partnerships and the use of cutting edge technology in the energy industry to access new reserves. 08/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Mexican_drug_cartels_stealing_oil_to_fund_battle_against_government.aspx According to Pemex, Mexican drug cartels are stealing some US$ 715 million worth of oil annually by tapping into the country’s pipelines. 07/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Will_BP_succumb_to_a_takeover_bid.aspx There are many pros and cons to taking over BP when it is vulnerable, but at the moment, the cons appear to outweigh the pros. 03/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Trans-Alaska_pipeline_oil_spill_totals_5000_bbl.aspx Alyeska shut down the Trans-Alaska pipeline last week after a spill was discovered at Pump Station 9. 02/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Hurricane_season_predictions_14_storms_in_store.aspx The coming Atlantic storm season may bring the most destructive hurricanes in years, according to US NOAA predictions. 01/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Yemeni_tribe_attacks_crude_oil_pipeline.aspx Members of the Abida tribe have blown up a crude oil pipeline after an airstrike targeting an al Qaeda operative missed its target and accidentally killed the deputy governor of Yemen’s Marib province. 26/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/New_UK_energy_bill.aspx New energy bill announced: green focus plus help for North Sea production. 26/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Kevin_Costner_helps_oil_spill_in_Gulf_of_Mexico.aspx Hollywood actor Kevin Costner has announced that he intends to implement a machine that he has been developing for 15 years in the massive oil clear up efforts in the Gulf of Mexico. 25/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Gulf_of_Mexico_forecast.aspx Why the Gulf of Mexico is one of the few bright spots in the North American oilpatch. 25/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Downstream_sales_news.aspx Roundup of recent asset sales in the downstream industry. 21/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/EON_Ruhrgas_becomes_new_shareholder_in_Trans_Adriatic_Pipeline.aspx E.ON's core natural gas unit - E.ON Ruhrgas - will join a consortium that is developing the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP), which will transport gas from the Caspian basin and the Middle East to Europe through Albania and Italy. 21/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Technip_completes_Apache_II.aspx Technip completes construction of its new pipelay vessel; declares labour cuts at Pori yard. 20/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Kidnap_and_the_Energy_Industry.aspx Kidnapping remains a problem across the developing world with foreign nationals a particularly attractive target for criminals and militant groups. 18/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Turkey_and_Russia_to_cooperate_on_Black_Sea_pipeline.aspx Amongst the 17 agreements signed between Turkey and Russia this week, is the contract to develop the oil pipeline project running from the Black Sea to the Mediterranean. 14/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/LNG_Ensuring_Latin_America’s_Energy_Security.aspx South America is investing heavily in LNG to secure energy supply and potentially earn export dollars sending LNG to the lucrative North American market. 13/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Ukraine_considering_Gazprom’s_takeover_bid.aspx Russia is offering the Ukraine a merger between the two state-owned monopolies, Gazprom and Naftogaz. 11/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Chu_Kong_Pipe_secures_orders_with_CNPC_Sinopec_and_CNOOC.aspx Chu Kong Pipe has secured orders worth a total of RMB834 million to supply pipes to the three major Chinese companies. 11/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Green_Collar_Energy_Forum.aspx A round up of the main messages from the 2010 Green Collar Energy Forum. 04/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Russia_Ukraine_pipe_imports_decision.aspx Russia to allow duty free import of pipes from Ukraine. 28/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/2010_showing_growth_in_global_energy_industry_projects.aspx Looking back at the first quarter of 2010, some encouraging signs of growth can be seen across the global energy industry, according to the latest data from EIC Monitor - the quarterly index that tracks newly announced projects across the global energy supply chain. 27/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Austria_and_Russia_sign_South_Stream_pipeline_agreement.aspx An agreement has been signed that permits Russia’s South Stream natural gas pipeline to cross Austrian territory. 27/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Exports_interrupted_as_Iraqi_pipeline_is_attacked.aspx Saboteurs have bombed a pipeline in the Iraqi province of Ninevah, halting crude oil export to Turkey. 26/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Shell_predicts_energy_will_grow_rapidly_over_next_two_decades.aspx Shell officials have stated that the Middle East will struggle to keep enough investment to meet the demand for natural gas over the next two decades. 23/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Securing_safe_investments_in_Iraq’s_oil_and_gas_industry.aspx More and more business opportunities are arising in Iraq’s southern province of Basrah. Recent months have seen a flurry of contracts signed in the oil, gas, construction and shipping sectors and the area looks set to become an energy and logistics hub. 23/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Heavy_duties_imposed_on_Chinese_pipe.aspx Chinese pipe destined for the oil and gas industries will be slapped with duties when it hits the US market because the products were illegally dumped. 22/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Citizen_of_the_year_award.aspx ExxonMobil CEO, Rex Tillerson has been awarded the Houston World Affairs Council Citizen of the Year Award. 21/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Letter_warns_of_more_bombings_on_EnCanas_pipelines.aspx British Columbia local media has received another letter threatening EnCana with further attacks on its pipeline network. 20/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/AGRI_project_could_sink_Nabucco_pipeline.aspx Azerbaijan, Georgia and Romania have signed a memorandum of understanding to transport LNG into the EU in a project that could be finalised sooner than the Nabucco pipeline. 16/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Chinas_race_for_oil.aspx China is influencing the course of peak oil debate, with rapid expansion of its oil and gas holdings around the world. 13/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/PetroChina_to_invest_further_in_natural_gas.aspx PetroChina Co. Ltd has increased its natural gas exploitation and overseas gas project cooperation in an effort to integrate the gas business into its strategic business portfolio. 13/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Oil_pipeline_leaks_into_wildlife_refuge.aspx Some 18 000 gallons of oil has leaked from a pipeline into the Delta National Wildlife Refuge in Louisana, USA. 12/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Woodside_plans_for_Greater_Sunrise_project_stymied_by_East_Timor_government.aspx The E.Timor government has barred Woodside’s plans for an FLNG terminal or a land based terminal in Darwin to process gas from the Greater Sunrise field. 12/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/El Paso’s Ruby pipeline approved.aspx El Paso Corp. has received FERC approval for its natural gas Ruby pipeline project. 08/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/TransCanada_Corp_gains_approval_from_US_regulators.aspx US regulators have given TransCanada Corp. (TRP) permission to solicit interest from oil and gas producers regarding two proposed gas pipeline projects running from Alaska to Canada and the continental US. 07/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Nord_Stream_construction_to_begin_this_week.aspx Construction of the long-anticipated Nord Stream gas pipeline from Russia to Germany via the Baltic officially got underway on 9th April. 06/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Brazil_announces_PAC_2 .aspx Brazilian President Lula announces US$ 880 billion infrastructure plan, of which some will go towards increasing energy production capacity. 01/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Nigeria_supplies_Ghana_through_WAGP.aspx Nigeria has begun to supply natural gas to Ghana, Togo and Benin Republic through the West Africa Gas Pipeline (WAGP). 31/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Adria_LNG_gets_environmental_approval.aspx LNG terminal on Croatia’s Adriatic coast finally receives environmental approval. 29/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/NPRA_opens_108th_Annual_Meeting.aspx The NPRA has opened its 108th Annual Meeting in Phoenix, Arizona 25/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/News_from_Canada_and_North_America.aspx A brief round up of refinery and oilsands news from Canada and North America. 25/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Iran_and_Pakistan_finalise_pipeline_deal.aspx Pakistan and Iran have signed an agreement finalising the plans to construct a natural gas pipeline between the two countries. 22/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Pipeliner_launches_‘Big_Fat_Ambition’_fundraiser.aspx A fundraising initiative launched by Mark Elliott, a well-known figure in the oil and gas industry, seeks to raise £1 million for two military charities, as he commits to losing 30 lbs of weight by June 2010. 19/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Nord_Stream_discovers_centuries_old_shipwrecks.aspx Explorers from the Nord Stream consortium have discovered twelve shipwrecks off the coast of Sweden. 19/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/2010_innovation_in_offshore_oil_and_gas_energy_sector.aspx 2010 is hopefully going to be a more productive year for the offshore sector with analysts expecting oil and gas production to return to more healthy levels during the course of the year. 18/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Nigeria_increases_pipeline_security.aspx The Nigerian military plans to increase pipeline security measures after the NNPC estimates N175 billion loss from vandalism. 16/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/MENA_versus_APAC.aspx Leading oil and gas executives from the APAC region meet to discuss ways of competing with production from the MENA region. 16/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Subsea_operations_in_the_UK.aspx Alistair Birnie discusses the operational potential of the UK subsea industry and its future after North Sea supplies decline. 12/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Eurasian_expansion.aspx Dr. Robert M. Cutler discusses developments in Eurasian gas pipelines in 2009, with a focus on Turkmenistan’s gas reserves and current pipeline projects in the region. 11/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Downstream_news_from_the_Americas.aspx A roundup of recent contract, refinery and purchasing news from the Americas. 11/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Westside_Corp_acquires_stake_in_coal_seam_gas_field.aspx Westside Corp. has announced a joint venture with Mitsui & Co. to develop the Dawson Seamgas fields. 11/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Deepwater_spend_predicted_to_rise.aspx New research from Douglas-Westwood predicts a global deepwater expenditure of US$ 167 billion between 2010 and 2014 - up 37% on the preceding five years. 09/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/EU distributes_billionS_for_pipelines_and_energy_projects.aspx The European Union has assigned €2.3 billion of its €4 billion unspent budget to 12 electricity and 31 gas pipeline projects. 08/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Welders_in_top_ten_hottest_careers_predicted_for_2010.aspx A career in welding is considered one of the top ten best career-change professions for 2010. 03/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Big_commitments_and_changes_in_Nigeria’s_oil_sector.aspx A brief look at Nigeria’s changing oil industry. 02/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Iran_aims_to_break_out_of_exile.aspx Iran is seeking foreign investors and markets in a new drive to develop its natural gas reserves and establish itself as a major energy supplier. 25/02/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/The_future_of_Europe’s_energy_supplies.aspx Europe’s hydrocarbon industry now sits in a precarious position as to the future of its energy supply. Currently Europe is dependant on Middle Eastern and Russian supplies. However, Europe is predicted to become more heavily dependent on external supplies over the next decade. 24/02/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/The_environment_and_the_oil_industry.aspx A summary of two environmental issues within the oil industry. 22/02/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/New_oil_refinery_planned_for_Chechnya.aspx Rosneft have announced that they will be building a new oil refinery in war torn Grozny to help promote economic growth. 20/02/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/EuroLoop_set_to_open_in_March.aspx Opening of the world’s largest calibration facility for oil and gas meters. 11/02/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Gazproms_Shtokman_delayed_LNG_plans_discussed.aspx Gazprom will delay the start up of its Shtokman gas field by three years, and plans to export half its output as LNG to Europe. 08/02/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Tube_2010_report.aspx The demand for oil and gas is rising worldwide as is the demand for pipeline materials, according to a report from Tube 2010 03/02/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/north_american_gas_sector.aspx An overview of the North American natural gas industry 29/01/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Russian_review.aspx Dr. Hooman Peimani looks at the major pipeline projects taking place in Russia and considers the potential of these projects in contributing to Russia’s status as a ‘world energy superpower’. 28/01/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/first_intervention.aspx T.D Williamson has carried out its first Stopple® Train intervention operation on a pipeline in Europe 27/01/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/global_recovery_stalling.aspx In my last column of 2009, I ended on a positive note cautiously claiming that all sectors across the energy supply chain were beginning to see signs of a recovery. Let’s take a look at some of the sectors in more detail. 26/01/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Nord_Stream.aspx Nord Stream has commissioned three steel producers to supply a total of 1 million t of pipes, to be used on its second pipeline. 25/01/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Developments_in_carbon_capture_and_storage.aspx An overview of recent developments in carbon capture and storage 19/01/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/GAIL_gains_in_fourth_quarter.aspx GAIL India’s profits are up; the company invests heavily in pipelines in the next three years 19/01/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Blow_for_CCS_after_UN_committee_recommends_CDM_delay.aspx UN committee recommends delaying the decision to include carbon capture and storage in Clean Development Mechanism. 08/01/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Statoil_fined_for_Statfjord_incident .aspx Statoil has been fined NOK 25 million following the oil leak from the Statfjord A loading buoy on 12 December 2007. 08/01/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Russia_averts_oil_crisis,_restarts_oil_shipments_to_Belarus.aspx The annual wintertime dispute over Russian payable pipeline tariffs rears its head again; the Russia-Belarus crisis ends after an oil cut-off lasting several days. 07/01/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Aker_Solutions_awarded_BP_tieback_contract_for_Ula.aspx BP Norge has awarded Aker Solutions an engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) contract for a tieback from Oselvar to the Ula platform in the North Sea. Aker Solutions estimates the contract value to be approximately NOK 450 million. 07/01/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/GE_Oil_and_Gas_and_Al_Shaheen_Energy_Services_sign_strategic_partnership_agreements.aspx Al Shaheen is to make 50% investment in GE’s PII Pipeline Solutions business. GE Oil & Gas and Al Shaheen are to establish JV to perform aftermarket services of Turbomachinery equipment in Qatar. 05/01/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/US_EPA_confirms_greenhouse_gases_harmful_to_human_health.aspx The US EPA issued a statement on 7th December that confirms the findings of its investigations into greenhouse gases and human health. 16/12/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Ice_plugs_suspected_in_BP_Alaska_pipeline_leak.aspx A BP investigation into its Lisburne pipeline leak suggests extensive ice plugs could be to blame for excess pressure in the line. 14/12/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Study_of_world’s_top_ten_environmentally_sustainable_oil_and_gas_companies_published_BP_tops_the_list.aspx BP is ranked 1st under ‘alternative energies’ and ‘environmental transparency’ categories of a new study on the most environmentally sustainable large O&G companies. 11/12/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/El_paso_fined.aspx The US Department of Transportation has fined El Paso Corp. and its Colorado Interstate Gas Co. subsidiary a record US$ 2.3 million for violating federal pipeline safety regulations. 08/12/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/offshore_operations_maintenance_expenditure.aspx New research by energy analysts Douglas-Westwood predicts offshore operations and maintenance expenditure to total in excess of $330 billion over the next five years – with the largest share allocated to North America during that time. 02/12/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/China’s_position_in_the_oil_and_gas_pipeline_industry_remains_strong_amid_the_recession. .aspx China has withstood the ongoing recession while maintaining a healthy one-digit growth rate in 2008 (over 6%) and 2009 (over 7%) at a time when the American and European economies have contracted significantly. 01/12/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/The_race_for_West_Africa.aspx West Africa has emerged as one of the hottest battlegrounds for the world’s major powers in their race to corner increasingly scarce oil and gas resources. Ng Weng Hoong details the major players vying for oil and gas resources in West Africa. 30/11/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/LNG_Europe_overview.aspx The Winter issue of LNG Industry magazine contains a regional report on the current place of LNG in the European energy mix. Here we present some of the highlights of the report. 26/11/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Nace_pipeline_integrity_seminar_focuses_on_PHMSAs_new_Rule .aspx At its annual Pipeline Integrity Seminar (PIMS), Nace International will focus on how pipeline owners and operators can take advantage of the new PHMSA 80% Rule for pipelines. 18/11/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Global_energy_industry_shows_continued_recovery_across_all_sectors.aspx As we near the end of 2009, all the energy sectors are starting to show signs of recovery, from nuclear power to renewables, this can be seen in the upsurge in project commissioning. 18/11/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Top_10_energy_myths.aspx A new report from the Pacific Research Institute (PRI) explores 10 common myths about energy in America. The aim of the report is to put accurate information into the public domain that might inform those who will be involved in marking up the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act in the US Senate. 16/11/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Colombian_farmers_take_BP_to_court.aspx Colombian farmers are suing BP Exploration Co. for the environmental damage to their land caused during the construction of a crude oil pipeline. 13/11/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Anti-dumping duties imposed on China pipes.aspx The US has imposed anti-dumping measures on Chinese pipes; sparking protectionist row. 09/11/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Call_for_bonds_as_protection_along_TransCanadas_XL_oil_pipeline .aspx Some landowners are calling for TransCanada to post bonds to protect the company’s proposed XL oil pipeline in western South Dakota. 09/11/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/The_UK_Norway_cross_border_mentoring_initiative.aspx This article discusses a new initiative for agencies to join forces to improve business opportunities between UK and Norway. 06/11/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Nord_Stream_pipeline_approved_by_Denmark.aspx Danish authorities approve the Nord Stream pipeline; GDF Suez in talks to join project. 02/11/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/China_discusses_draft_law_on_the_protection_of_oil_and_gas_pipelines.aspx Chinese legislators are discussing a draft law on the protection of oil and gas pipelines, which, they say, are facing growing problems due to rapid urbanisation and the expansion of pipeline networks 02/11/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Arctic_pipeline_never_closer.aspx An Arctic pipeline has ‘never been closer’, according to Canadian Environment Minister Jim Prentice, following years of delay. 29/10/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Russia_agrees_gas_pipeline_deals_with_China.aspx Russia and China are moving towards a mammoth energy deal, with the signing of dozens of commercial pacts worth US$ 3.5 billion and with the framework in place for a natural gas pipelines agreement. 28/10/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/Cost_for_West_African_Gas_Pipeline_soars.aspx The West African Gas Pipeline (WAGP) is a 678 km pipeline, planned to deliver gas from Nigeria to Ghana, Benin and Togo. The cost of the pipeline, originally said to cost US$ 600 million, has soared to US$ 1 billion. 27/10/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/australian_pipeline_industry_outlook.aspx The natural gas transmission pipeline industry in Australia is active and vibrant with opportunities for investment in further pipelines and pipeline infrastructure as this demand grows. 18/10/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/yanbu_refinery_contracts_to_be_awarded_in_2010.aspx Saudi Aramco and ConocoPhillips plan on awarding contracts for the Yanu refinery in May 2010. 16/10/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/global_power_sector_recovery.aspx The power sector has undoubtedly been hit hard by the global credit crunch. The good news is though, that we are now seeing some positive signs of recovery, with the sector beginning to slowly bounce back with more money being invested in new projects. 15/10/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/south_american_pipeline_update.aspx The oil and gas sector in South America holds tremendous potential, with at least 110 billion bbls of oil, 272 trillion ft³ of gas and over 250 billion bbls of recoverable bitumen. But that potential often remains elusive for many countries. 13/10/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/the_arctic_exploration_frontier.aspx The Arctic region holds large reserves of undiscovered, technically recoverable oil and gas. Exploration and drilling challenges exist due to harsh conditions and environmental concerns. 01/10/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/methane_from_coal_mines_presents_opportunity_to_recover_energy_and_generate_revenues.aspx If captured and recovered for energy, coal mine methane is a cost-effective resource. Coal mines around the world are increasingly focusing on the commercially available, cost-effective opportunities to capture and use this often wasted resource. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/subsea_7_awarded_US$_150 million_contract_ by_bp_and_opens_pipeline_spoolbase_in_texas.aspx Subsea 7 has been awarded a pipeline engineering, construction and installation contract by BP worth approximately US$ 150 million. In addition, the company has opened a new pipeline fabrication spoolbase in Texas. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/south_american_gas_market.aspx South America has an impressive total of gas reserves and is increasing its production, however, the region is continually facing problems despite its desire to expand and develop. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/governments_worldwide_make_plans_to_develop_ccs_technology.aspx Ongoing government plans to develop CCS technology reflect growing awareness that coal is essential to the future energy mix. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/new_brazilian_gas_law.aspx In March 2009, Brazil adopted the much-awaited Gas Law; regulating the transportation of natural gas. The Gas Law establishes a 30 year concession regime, bringing enhanced security for private companies to enter the market for transportation and storage of natural gas. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/research_and_development_in_pipeline_coating.aspx Pipeline integrity: lessons learnt from across the globe can prevent unnecessary failures and lead to improved long-term pipeline durability. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/nabucco_pipeline_agreement_signed_in_ankara.aspx The signing of an intergovernmental agreement between Turkey, Bulgaria, Romania, Austria and Hungary in Ankara on 13th July was a significant step towards construction of the E7.9 billion (US$ 11.05 billion) Nabucco gas pipeline, which will bring Caspian gas to Europe via the Balkans, Turkey and the Caucasus. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/gas_pipeline_is_top_priority_for_palin_successor_parnell.aspx Following the resignation of Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, her successor Lieutenant Governor Sean Parnell has announced that the North Slope pipeline will be his top priority. Parnell is expected to pursue many of Palin’s basic policy initiatives, including an Alaska natural gas pipeline. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/a_pipeline_demonstration_centre.aspx Siemens' Pipeline Demo Center simulates technologies on a model pipeline system. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/lng_16_in_algeria.aspx Algeria will be a fitting venue for next year's LNG 16 Conference, having staked its place as the EU's third largest supplier of foreign gas. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/indian_oil_and_gas_market.aspx India has ambitions to become the hub for petroleum products exports. The export potential coupled with the additional capacity additions and new refineries provide a unique opportunity for potential investors. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/pipelines_and_control_lines_market_update.aspx With the long-term prospect of increasing global energy demand, securing future energy supplies has become a common global issue. For those countries with dwindling production rates or low hydrocarbon reserves, the pressure for energy security is set to increase. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/ensuring_a_workforce_for_tomorrows_oil_and_gas_industry.aspx OPITO – The Oil and Gas Academy, is focusing on attracting skills and talent to the oil and gas industry, through its ‘Energise Your Future’ event, which took place at this year’s Offshore Europe in Aberdeen. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/brazils_petrobras_new_light_oil_find_prospects_for_production_pipelines.aspx Petrobras has announced a new light oil find in the Campos Basin. This article looks at the new oil find; Petrobras’ International Business Plan; relations between Brazil and China; foreign participation in the Brazilian market and prospects for the Brazilian pipeline sector over the next few years. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/pipelines/articles/influence_of_powe_lines_on_pipeline_networks.aspx Increased difficulties in obtaining utility right-of-way and the concept of utility corridors have brought pipelines into close proximity with electric power transmission/distribution systems. Metallic objects subjected to the alternating electromagnetic field will exhibit an induced voltage. Also, power conductor faults to ground can cause substantial fault currents in the underground structure. 30/09/2009