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Colombian farmers are suing BP Exploration Co. for the environmental damage to their land caused during the construction of a crude oil pipeline.

Some landowners are calling for TransCanada to post bonds to protect the companyºÚÁÏÉç™s proposed XL oil pipeline in western South Dakota.

The US has imposed anti-dumping measures on Chinese pipes; sparking protectionist row.

This article discusses a new initiative for agencies to join forces to improve business opportunities between UK and Norway.

Chinese legislators are discussing a draft law on the protection of oil and gas pipelines, which, they say, are facing growing problems due to rapid urbanisation and the expansion of pipeline networks

Danish authorities approve the Nord Stream pipeline; GDF Suez in talks to join project.

An Arctic pipeline has ºÚÁÏÉç˜never been closerºÚÁÏÉç™, according to Canadian Environment Minister Jim Prentice, following years of delay.

Russia and China are moving towards a mammoth energy deal, with the signing of dozens of commercial pacts worth US$ 3.5 billion and with the framework in place for a natural gas pipelines agreement.

The West African Gas Pipeline (WAGP) is a 678 km pipeline, planned to deliver gas from Nigeria to Ghana, Benin and Togo. The cost of the pipeline, originally said to cost US$ 600 million, has soared to US$ 1 billion.

The natural gas transmission pipeline industry in Australia is active and vibrant with opportunities for investment in further pipelines and pipeline infrastructure as this demand grows.

Saudi Aramco and ConocoPhillips plan on awarding contracts for the Yanu refinery in May 2010.

The power sector has undoubtedly been hit hard by the global credit crunch. The good news is though, that we are now seeing some positive signs of recovery, with the sector beginning to slowly bounce back with more money being invested in new projects.

The oil and gas sector in South America holds tremendous potential, with at least 110 billion bbls of oil, 272 trillion ft³ of gas and over 250 billion bbls of recoverable bitumen. But that potential often remains elusive for many countries.

The Arctic region holds large reserves of undiscovered, technically recoverable oil and gas. Exploration and drilling challenges exist due to harsh conditions and environmental concerns.

Increased difficulties in obtaining utility right-of-way and the concept of utility corridors have brought pipelines into close proximity with electric power transmission/distribution systems. Metallic objects subjected to the alternating electromagnetic field will exhibit an induced voltage. Also, power conductor faults to ground can cause substantial fault currents in the underground structure.