Tag: pipeline
Egyptian gas pipeline attacked
Explosives set off along a gas pipeline in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula have forced a shutdown and halted exports to neighboring Israel and Jordan. Reports indicate that eight masked gunmen put a gun to the head of an Egyptian pipeline guard, forcing him to watch as they placed explosives on the line near the town of el-Arish.
Nord Stream pipeline launch on Nov. 8
Gazprom expects the Nord Stream gas pipeline to be put into operation on 8 November 2011. Construction of the first line is complete, with approximately 60% of the second section of the project to be completed.
Ky. Senator blocks Pipeline Safety Bill
Tea Party conservative Sen. Rand Paul has put a hold on pipeline safety legislation intended to correct some of the problems that led to the rupture of a natural gas pipeline in San Bruno last year, destroying a neighborhood and killing eight people.
Alliance owners approve Bakken pipeline lateral
Veresen Inc. and Enbridge Inc., joint owners of Alliance Pipeline, announced approval by their respective boards of directors to allow Alliance to begin development of a natural gas pipeline lateral and associated facilities.
Kinder Morgan-Valero pipeline to serve Southeast
Kinder Morgan Energy Partners, L.P. (KMP) announced it will build and operate a new 136mi, 16in pipeline to transport gasoline, jet fuel and diesel from refineries in Norco, Louisiana, to an existing petroleum transportation hub in Collins, Mississippi.
Primoris wins 56.5 million in pipeline contracts
Primoris Services Corp. has won new contracts for pipeline projects in California, Pennsylvania, and Wyoming with an estimated total value of USD 56.5 million. The Underground division of Primoris's wholly owned subsidiary, ARB, Inc.
PG&E reveals pipeline modernization plan
PG&E has unveiled an extensive pipeline modernization plan that would cost USD 2.2 billion over the next four years. But consumer advocates and elected officials were outraged by the company's proposal that customers pick up 90% of the expense.
Siemens turbines to supply power in Tanzania
Siemens Energy has received an order from Jacobsen Elektro for the supply of three industrial gas turbines to Tanzania. The turbines are for the power plant Jacobsen Elektro is building for state-owned energy provider Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited (TANESCO).