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In a move with potential implications for oil, natural gas, and electric infrastructure, the US Interior Department said on 29 September that it will tighten restrictions protecting migrating birds earlier weakened by the Trump administration.

These four technical papers provide an overview of how facility decommissioning is addressed these days, including a case study in east Asia and a discussion of what to do with pipelines, flowlines, and umbilicals to preserve the environment—should they stay, or should they go?

Eight-year project to replace key Canada-to-US crude oil pipeline completed.

While ESG is perceived by some to be—and can be—difficult to implement, and it may seem like a profit-killer, the irony is that, for most companies that implement ESG programs, including those within the oil and gas industry, it has the opposite effect.

Researchers say they found that the amount and proximity of natural gas wells to a home were linked to higher levels of certain chemical contaminants.

The price of natural gas has more than doubled this year in many parts of the world. The ripple effects are starting to be felt, but how wide they will spread may not be known until winter comes.

Two Houston-based blockchain technology companies—Data Gumbo and Topl—are collaborating to help corporations report timely and accurate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data, including performance and proof of progress on metrics, while protecting sensitive data.

This paper reviews the existing planning process for decommissioning projects on the UK Continental Shelf and explores an alternative approach using the facility removal date instead of the cessation of production date.

Decommissioning decision makers often need to determine the best and most practicable options for pipelines, flowlines, and power cables, including leave-in-place strategies or removal. This study presents results from several evaluations using advanced methods to support the determination of options.

The SPE Distinguished Membership Award recognizes members who have attained eminence in the petroleum industry or academia, or who have made significant contributions to SPE.