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Energy Construction

FERC Gets Tougher on Natural Gas Pipeline Pollution Violators

Mary B. Powers

Debra K. Rubin

December 19, 2021

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Energy Transfer Ohio line faces $40M federal fine for fuel dumped in drill mud, and Cheniere Oklahoma line could be penalized for construction debris left on private land; commissioners debate more rigorous agency scrutiny of environmental and climate change impacts in project approvals.

Environment

EPA Outlines Plan to Speed Lead Pipe Removals

Pam McFarland

December 16, 2021

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Agency will allow a Trump-era rule to take effect but also will propose new steps to clarify actions and boost funding to meet Biden goal of replacing 100% of nation’s lead service pipes.

Energy Construction

$6.2B Mountain Valley Gas Pipeline Gains Key State Approval

Mary B. Powers

December 16, 2021

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Virginia narrowly OKs controversial water crossing permit in a 107-mile portion of the 373-mile route also in West Virginia and North Carolina, but two federal approvals remain

Clean Energy Construction

GM Ramps Up To Expand Billions in US Battery and Supply Chain Production

Mary B. Powers

December 14, 2021

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Lansing, Mich., approved new tax breaks to attract a $2.5B announced factory, while other key facilities are under way in Ohio, Tennessee and elsewhere as part of a $35B U.S. electric vehicle investment by 2025.

Companies

Advanced Nuclear Power Developer NuScale Strikes Deal To Go Public

Debra K. Rubin

December 14, 2021

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The firm is valued at $1.9B in link with NASDAQ-traded investor, but Fluor stays a majority stakeholder and exclusive engineer-builder of planned small reactors for global clients.

Transit Construction

Bechtel Gains Role on $8.5B Toronto Rail, But Major Contracts Still Loom

Scott Van Voorhis

December 13, 2021

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Contractor is tapped as "delivery partner" for 9.7-mile rapid transit line, but officials are vague as to when two major construction contracts will be awarded next year, and a third bid.

Natural Disasters

Two Large-Footprint Buildings Brought Down by Dec. 10 Tornadoes

Kentucky and Illinois are declared disaster areas

Jeff Yoders

December 13, 2021

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Rescue operations end and recovery begins after twisters, uncommon for this month, swept through the Ohio River Valley, collapsing an Illinois Amazon distribution facility and a Kentucky candle factory.

EPA Pact Could Tighten Synthetic Chemical Plant Emissions Rules

Environmental groups have raised concerns about cancer hot spots

Mary B. Powers

December 9, 2021

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Public health worries, particularly in environmental justice communities, are behind the proposed review of manufacturing limits in federal consent decree.

Transportation

Oklahoma Lays Out First Long-Term Turnpike Improvement Plan

Jim Parsons

December 8, 2021

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Oklahoma’s turnpike system could see upwards of $5 billion of upgrades and new construction over the next 15 years under a long-range plan announced Dec. 7.

Manufacturing

Toyota Will Build $1.3B Battery Plant in North Carolina, Its First in the US

Mary B. Powers

December 7, 2021

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Investment will support Japan-based giant's 14 North American auto plants and comes as electric utilities push expansion of EV charging infrastructure