Final rule from PHMSA for pipeline safety regulations

The final rule amending of the Part 195 regulations for hazardous liquid pipelines was released on Friday. The revised regulations will become effective 6 months after publication in the Federal Register.

Father and son accused in theft of over $1.5 million worth of fuel from UK pipelines

Roger Gull, 51, and son Ryan, 28 allegedly set up a makeshift refinery in the grounds of Boris Johnson’s ministerial Chevening estate as part of a scheme to steal 1.5 million USD of hydrocarbon fuel.

Exploration Growth in the North Sea

Norwegian operator Statoil confirmed today that it has plans to drill 30 new exploration wells, increasing its exploration drilling by 30% in 2017. Three of these wells will be in the UK North Sea, however, the Barents Sea will remain the focal point of Statoil’s exploration activities.

Europe wants to extend existing legislation to Nord Stream pipelines

The Third Energy Package is the latest energy market legislation in EU, conceived to improve internal energy market and resolve structural problems.

European Gas Pipeline Link (EUGAL) Receives First Pipes

Preparations for the construction of the 4,85 km EUGAL European gas pipeline link are making progress.