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Nigerian oil pipeline on target

Wed, 1 September 2010 The 97 km Nembe Creek Pipeline, which transports crude oil from the Bonny export terminal to Nigeria’s Atlantic coast, is nearing completion according to the pipeline’s developer Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria.

Enbridge set to expand North America’s crude oil pipeline network

Wed, 1 September 2010 Enbridge will construct a new 96 km crude oil pipeline in Alberta, Canada, and has launched an open season through its subsidiaries for its Bakken Expansion Programme, which will include the construction of approximately 266 km of crude oil pipeline in Canada and the USA.

PetroChina to construct three new pipelines

Mon, 30 August 2010 PetroChina is planning to build three oil products pipelines to deliver oil products to northeastern, northwestern and southern parts of the Yunnan province, China, according to the Yunnan Information Newspaper.

Russian section of ESO spur inaugurated

Mon, 30 August 2010 Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has opened a 64 km section of oil pipeline, located in Russia, which will be connected to the Eastern Siberian Oil (ESO) Pipeline.

New oil pipeline proposed to boost Colombia’s oil exports

Tue, 24 August 2010 A new 1,545 km oil pipeline, which will run from the Casanare to the port of Coveñas, has been proposed to facilitate oil exports from the Llanos region, considered one of the most prospective regions in Colombia.

Indian companies form pipeline JV

Mon, 16 August 2010 Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Bharat Petroleum Corporation and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation have reached an agreement with Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation (GSPC) to form a joint venture (JV) to bid for gas trunk pipelines.

Willbros to construct Pembina’s Nipisi Pipeline pump stations

Tue, 10 August 2010 Pembina Pipeline Corporation has awarded Willbros Canada a contract for the construction of six pump stations for the Nipisi Heavy Crude Pipeline Project to be constructed in Alberta, Canada.

Special permit application withdrawn for Keystone Expansion Pipeline

Mon, 9 August 2010 TransCanada has withdrawn its request to the United States Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration for a special permit, which would have allowed TransCanada to operate the proposed Keystone XL Pipeline at a higher pressure than current federal regulations.

Gujarat – Orissa pipeline set for completion in 2014

Mon, 9 August 2010 The proposed 1,700 km Gujarat – Orissa Natural Gas Pipeline is expected to be completed by 2014, with bids to construct the pipeline opening this week, local media sources have reported.

Valero Board backs Pipeline Saint-Laurent Project

Wed, 4 August 2010 Valero Energy has given its final approval for the construction of the 240 km Pipeline Saint-Laurent Project, in Canada, proposed by its subsidiary Ultramar.

Petrofac wins KOC EPC contract

Mon, 2 August 2010 Petrofac has been awarded a contract by Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) to carry out engineering, procurement and construction services for the installation of fuel gas and gas oil pipelines.

Telvent to monitor PetroChina pipeline extensions

Tue, 27 July 2010 PetroChina has contracted Telvent to supply monitoring and control systems to extend its expanding pipeline network.

Environmental considerations delay Mozambique – South Africa pipeline

Tue, 27 July 2010 Environmental concerns have delayed construction on the Mozambique – South Africa Pipeline according to the construction company Petroline.

Malawi invests in its first oil pipeline

Tue, 20 July 2010 The Malawi Government will invest approximately $US6.5 million for preliminary construction work on the country’s first oil pipeline, according to local news sources.

Wellstream wins flexible pipe contracts

Tue, 20 July 2010 Statoil ASA has awarded pipe manufacturing company Wellstream contracts for the Snorre development, located offshore Norway, as part of a three-year framework agreement for the design and manufacture of flexible pipe products.

Foster Wheeler wins PMC contract for Iraqi oil expansion project

Tue, 20 July 2010 Iraq’s South Oil Company (SOC) has awarded Foster Wheeler a project management consultancy (PMC) services contract for the Iraq Crude Oil Export Expansion Project, located onshore in southern Iraq and offshore in Iraqi waters.

New pipelines to support Canada’s heavy oil industry approved

Fri, 16 July 2010 Pembina Pipeline Corporation has received approval from the Energy Resources Conservation Board to construct and operate two pipeline projects that will support Northern Alberta's heavy oil industry in Canada.

Utah – Nevada Pipeline enters construction phase

Tue, 13 July 2010 Construction works on the 653 km Utah – Nevada (UNEV) Pipeline, located in USA, are set to commence immediately following receipt of final regulatory approvals.

Keystone Pipeline delivers

Tue, 6 July 2010 Line fill of the first phase of TransCanada Corporation’s $US12 billion Keystone Pipeline has been completed and commercial deliveries of crude oil to United States Midwest markets at Wood River and Patoka, Illinois, have commenced.

Enterprise expands pipelines in Eagle Ford Shale play

Tue, 6 July 2010 Enterprise Products Partners will construct 563 km of new pipeline to expand its natural gas and natural gas liquids (NGL) pipeline system to accommodate growing production volumes from the Eagle Ford Shale play, Texas, the United States of America.

TransCanada responds to Keystone XL Pipeline concerns

Wed, 30 June 2010 TransCanada Vice President Robert Jones has responded to 50 United States legislators who have sent a letter to United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton voicing environmental concerns about the company’s proposed Keystone XL Pipeline.

Enbridge plans Waupisoo Pipeline expansion

Wed, 30 June 2010 Enbridge will undertake an approximately $US400 million expansion of the Waupisoo Pipeline, which ships oilsands crude to terminals in Edmonton, Canada, to accommodate additional shipper commitments made in 2010.

Fugro to survey Indian pipelines

Tue, 29 June 2010 India’s Fugro Survey has been awarded a pipeline inspection survey contract by the state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Company (ONGC).

New law to protect pipelines in China

Tue, 29 June 2010 A new law to ensure safer oil and natural gas pipelines has been approved by China's top legislature at the 15th session of the Standing Committee of the 11th National People's Congress (NPC).

Salaya – Mangala Pipeline begins supplying private refiners

Wed, 23 June 2010 Joint venture partners Cairn India and Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) have commenced deliveries of crude oil to Essar Oil's Vadinar refinery via the 590 km Salaya – Mangala heated pipeline, which is part of the 670 km Bhogat – Mangala pipeline.