It’s not yet clear what caused the accident. Exxon’s Pegasus pipeline is 65 years old. It runs 858 miles from Illinois to Texas. It was adapted a few years ago to increase its capacity by 50 percent.
Energy & Mining
House Passes In-State Gasline Bill
In a literal eleventh hour vote on Monday night, the Alaska House passed legislation meant to advance the construction of a small-diameter pipeline.
EPA’s Push For More Ethanol Could Be Too Little, Too Late
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency could soon issue a final ruling that aims to force oil companies to replace E10, gasoline mixed with 10 percent ethanol, with E15.
Oil companies testify on tax reform legislation
The major oil companies in Alaska testified last night to the state House Resources Committee about the latest version of Governor Sean Parnell’s oil tax reform legislation.
Shell’s exploration chief steps down
The executive in charge of Shell’s troubled Arctic drilling program is stepping down.
Sheep Creek public comment period ends Monday
Monday is the deadline for comments on Alaska Electric Light and Power’s federal application to investigate the feasibility of a Sheep Creek hydroelectric project.