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Warren Buffett Pulls $3B Canada Gas Line Stake

Scott Van Voorhis

March 18, 2020

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Mega-investor cites rising nationwwide environmental protest but owners seek new money and will proceed.

U.S. Supreme Court Signals It Could Approve Disputed Virginia Pipeline

Debra K. Rubin

February 25, 2020

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In arguments, justices voice some support to reverse lower court's nixed permit to complete construction of $7.8B Atlantic Coast pipeline on federal land.

Pipeline Safety

Proposed Rule Would Require Automatic Shutoff Valves for Pipelines

Tom Ichniowski

February 6, 2020

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DOT proposal would in general mandate installing automatic valves in pipelines with diameters greater than 6 in.

Two Controversial Pipelines Face New Project Risks

Mary B. Powers

January 15, 2020

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PennEast and Atlantic Coast pipe projects await government rulings on whether they will proceed

Utilities

National Grid Crews Restore Power to Rhode Island Residents

Enbridge initially blames cold weather, but investigation will also look at equipment

Johanna Knapschaefer

January 28, 2019

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A Jan. 21 pressure drop knocked 7,100 Newport County customers off line, triggering a state of emergency.

Gas Service Nearly Fully Restored About 14 Weeks After Mass. Pipeline Explosions

Columbia Gas on track to meet self-imposed Dec. 19 restoration deadline

Justin Rice

December 5, 2018

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With 95% of gas meters relit as of Dec. 5, Columbia Gas of Massachusetts appears to be on track to meet its self-imposed deadline to restore natural gas service to Massachusetts in the wake of a series of massive gas explosions.

Pipeline Safety

NTSB Issues 'Urgent' Recommendations After Mass. Pipeline Explosions

Tom Ichniowski

November 15, 2018

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Safety Board says state should require professional engineer review of gas-company plans and P.E. seal on drawings.

Gas Explosions Rock Towns North of Boston

One death was reported as fires scorched more than 60 buildings across three towns

Justin Rice

September 13, 2018

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A series of fierce gas explosions and fires rocked three towns north of Boston on Sept. 13.

Midwest Sows Clean Energy Harvest

Nichole L. Reber

March 20, 2018

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Hydro, natural gas, solar and wind projects—both generation and transmission— promise a brighter future beyond the region

Pipeline Emissions Ruling Sets New Bar for FERC Approvals

Mary B. Powers

August 30, 2017

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Pipeline-sector observers are watching whether a U.S. appellate court ruling, which last month canceled federal approval of a $3.2-billion Florida natural-gas line and two others for not adequately considering the projects’ contribution to greenhouse-gas emissions, could affect approvals of other planned projects.