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Southern Ute Indian Tribe Joins Western States and Tribal Nations Natural Gas Initiative

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The Western States and Tribal Nations Natural Gas Initiative welcomes the Southern Ute Indian Tribe as its newest member.

Pittsburgh International Airport Launches a First-of-Its-Kind Microgrid Powering with Natural Gas and Solar Energy

The Pittsburgh International Airport became the first to power its facility through the use of a natural gas and solar microgrid.

Federal Court Increases Democratic Leverage at FERC on Pipeline Standards

A federal court decision to stop the operation of a Spire pipeline led to the consideration of changes to the pipeline policy standards.

Cadiz Acquires 220-Mile Pipeline Asset

Cadiz Inc. announced the acquisition of a 220-mile pipeline from El Paso Natural Gas.

Brightmark Breaks Ground on Three RNG Projects in Michigan

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Brightmark begins three renewable natural gas projects in Michigan that are expected to be completed in the first half of 2022.

Supreme Court Won’t Sidetrack Plans for Natural Gas Pipeline

The Supreme Court sided with a pipeline company that needs to use New Jersey land to build a natural gas pipeline.

Federal Judge Blocks Biden's Pause on Oil and Gas Leases

A federal judge blocks the Biden administration's pause on new oil and gas leases on federal lands.

Pennsylvania’s Gas-Well Revenue Down as Price, Drilling Drop

Gas well revenue in Pennsylvania is at its lowest after prices sank during the pandemic.

Feds Approve Expansion of North Dakota Natural Gas Pipeline

Officials have approved a natural gas pipeline in North Dakota to help curb excess gas flaring.

Colorado Orders 87 Oil and Gas Wells Shut Pending Cleanup

Colorado orders cleanups to several oil and gas wells after a series of spills and releases.

Natural Gas Terminal Plans in Oregon on Pause

A liquified natural gas pipeline is on pause after Oregon officials reversed two of its permits.

Florida Declares State of Emergency After Pipeline Shutdown

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency after a pipeline was forced to shutdown due to hackers.

Grants Set by EPA to Restore ‘Brownfields’ at Blighted Sites

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More than $66 million in grants are set to clean up contaminated or abandoned "brownfields" across the U.S.

New Mexico Sets Record for Monthly Royalty Earnings for Oil and Gas Leases

New Mexico sets a record for oil and gas leasing royalties.

Investigation Underway for Cause of Hilcorp Fuel Line Gas leak

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The cause of a natural gas leak in Alaska is under investigation.

Gas Driller Pays $1.9M for Wetland and Waterway Damages

A natural gas driller in Pennsylvania agrees to pay $1.9 million for construction damages.

Indiana Utility Fined $1.1M for Pipeline Safety Violations

An Indiana utility was fined for having pipeline safety violations.

Montana County Approves Permit for an Under River Pipeline

A permit has been approved in Montana County to build a gas pipeline under the Gallatin River.

Multiple Utility Workers Hurt in Gas Explosion Near Houston

A gas explosion led to several utility workers injured on Friday.

Underground Natural Gas Storage Reaches Near-Record Withdraws

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Underground natural gas storage is seeing near record withdraws due to cold weather.

Agency to Take Action on Fracking Ban Near Delaware River

A regulatory agency is looking into banning hydraulic fracturing in the Delaware River watershed.

NTSB Investigates Deadly House Fire Involving Gas Pipeline

An Oklahoma deadly house fire involving a gas pipeline is under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board.

Biden Addresses Climate Crisis by Pausing Oil and Gas Leasing

President Joe Biden signed executive orders to reduce fossil fuels and by doing so, paused oil and gas leasing on federal land.

Callahan Pipeline Completion Announced in Northeast Florida

Peninsula Pipeline Company, Inc. along with SeaCoast Gas Transmission have completed the Callahan Intrastate Pipeline in Northeast Florida, bringing additional natural gas capacity to Nassau and Duval Counties.

Explosion at Thai PTT Gas Line Kills Three, Injures 28

A gas pipeline exploded in Thailand on Thursday killing three people and injuring 28.

Kleinfelder Completes Acquisition of Gas Transmission Systems

San Diego-based Kleinfelder Group said it has acquired utilities and pipeline services firm Gas Transmission Systems (GTS) for an undisclosed sum.

$56M Settlement Approved in Massachusetts Gas Explosions

A $56 million settlement has been approved in the case regarding a series of natural gas explosions and fires in Massachusetts in 2018.

T.D. Williamson Crews Isolate Burning NGL Pipeline for Repair

Crews at T.D. Williamson isolated a ruptured 14-inch NGL pipeline, while gas continued to flare off, enabling them to repair the system while it remained in service.

Illinois Regulators Approve Report on Condition of Chicago Gas Distribution Network

Regulators in Illinois have agreed with the conclusion of a report that found a natural gas distribution network replacement program in Chicago from Peoples Gas will increase public and customer safety.

Nearly $14 Billion Ready to Invest in Post-COVID Economic Recovery — Report

A new report from the Consumer Energy Alliance details nearly $14 billion worth of economic activity is being threatened by delays, obstructions and cancellations of pipeline infrastructure projects.