More Ransomware Websites Disappear in Aftermath of Colonial Pipeline Hack

Two more ransomware operators appear to have disappeared from the web, a cybersecurity researcher said on May 16, in another potential aftershock following this month's hack of U.S. fuel transport company Colonial Pipeline.

US Fuel Crisis Eases as Colonial Pipeline Recovers from Cyberattack

Refiners and fuel distributors are racing to recover from the shutdown of the country's largest fuel pipeline network before the Memorial Day holiday weekend, the traditional start of the peak-demand summer driving season.

First Oil Loaded at Max Midstream’s Port of Calhoun Terminal

Max Midstream has connected to the port from the Eagle Ford; connection to the Permian is next.

Appeals Court Denies Dakota Access Request

The fate of Energy Transfer’s Bakken crude oil pipeline has still not been decided.

Biden Says Fuel Shortages from Pipeline Shutdown to End in Days

Some markets “may experience, or continue to experience, intermittent service interruptions,” Colonial Pipeline said in a statement, echoing Biden who said earlier there could be “hiccups.”

Women in Energy: Melanie Little, Magellan Midstream Partners

Today’s featured 25 Influential Women in Energy honoree is Melanie Little, senior vice president of operations and EHS&S at Magellan Midstream Partners based in Tulsa, Okla.

US Waives Jones Act to Ease Fuel Crunch After Pipeline Hack

Waiver will allow foreign vessels to ship products from the Gulf Coast to the East Coast.

Howard Energy Partners to Expand Port Arthur Terminal

Expansion will support local renewable diesel production.

Colonial Pipeline Restarts as Southeast US Scrambles for Fuel

The shutdown of the Colonial Pipeline halted 2.5 million bbl/d of shipments of gasoline, diesel and jet fuel on May 7 after the most disruptive cyberattack ever on U.S. energy infrastructure.

Strong Q1 for Midstream Reflected in Payouts to Investors

Alerian’s MLP/Midstream indexes reflect stability compared to other oil and gas sectors.