Report: Canada Will Delay Implementing New Methane Rules Until 2020
The amended time line was a result of discussions between the government and stakeholders and will be incorporated into the proposed regulations expected to be announced at the end of April, CBC News reported.
California Approves Nation’s Toughest Methane Emissions Rule
Environmental backers believe California’s methane regulation could be a model for other states.
The Interview: Building The Backbone With John Stupp
North America’s midstream has enjoyed a significant growth spurt in the past decade with the unconventional shale boom—and that means thousands of miles of new pipe added to the nation’s already outstanding transportation infrastructure. Much of that pipe has been supplied from Stupp Corp., which credits its role as “producing the pipelines that form the backbone of our continent’s energy infrastructure.” Its CEO took time to visit with Midstream Business to reflect on his firm’s distinguished past—and vision for the future.
California Cap-And-Trade Revenue Case Heads To Sacramento Court
Revenue from the cap-and-trade program funds clean energy programs, especially in poorer communities, and helps finance the state's ambitious high speed rail project.
Analysis Of PHMSA’s Proposal To Revise Volatility Regs For Crude Oil
Bracewell attorneys assess response to NY request for vapor standard in transportation of Bakken crude.
BSEE, Coast Guard Respond To Pipeline Release In GoM
The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) and the U.S. Coast Guard are responding to a release of gas and condensate from a pipeline at West Cameron 165 in the Gulf of Mexico.
California Regulators Want Public Input On Aliso Canyon Facility
California regulators said on Jan. 17 they were seeking public comment on a proposal that would significantly limit the amount of natural gas Southern California Gas can inject into its Aliso Canyon storage facility in Los Angeles, which leaked in 2015.
SoCalGas Seeks California's Permission To Reinject Gas Into Aliso Canyon Storage Facility
SoCalGas said it added new inner metal tubing in every well approved for injection, installed around-the-clock pressure monitoring of all wells and built an infrared fence-line methane detection system.
Alberta Energy Regulator Begins Investigating Trilogy Oil Pipeline Leak
The Alberta Energy Regulator had already issued an environmental protection order forcing the company to suspend operations and contain the leak, Reuters said.
Safety Review Tests Completed On Most Wells In Aliso Canyon Facility
The utility, however, said it would not be ready to request state regulatory approval to inject gas into the giant field until it has met all of the requirements of the state's comprehensive safety review.