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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Leaders from across the infrastructure and regulatory community gathered for a panel sponsored by the GAIN Coalition at the American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE) 2017 Energy Policy Summit. The AABE Energy Policy Summit is taking place from October 16-17, and covers topics such as infrastructure development along with energy and…

“Judge Boasberg’s thoughtful decision to allow the Dakota Access Pipeline to remain open as the Army Corps of Engineers completes its work reaffirms the rule of law in this case.  He, again, meticulously reviewed the relevant facts and case law and found, again, that the Army Corps’ process has – and continues to be –…

“The successful construction and operation of the Dakota Access Pipeline is proof of the returns that investment in energy infrastructure can provide. The $4 billion project is already paying massive dividends to the state of North Dakota —$18 million as of August—which will go to state and municipal services that will benefit everyone in North…

Read our statement from GAIN Spokesman, Craig Stevens: “This week the infrastructure industry has been faced with two unknowable, unquantifiable garbles of jargon that threaten to diminish our energy policy debate into a theatre of the absurd. ‘Pre-traumatic stress disorder’ and ‘potential indirect impacts’ have entered the lexicon of individuals and groups who are seeking…

Craig Butler of the Ohio EPA (OEPA) held a press call regarding the Rover Pipeline.  A number of outlets and groups, including the Ohio Environmental Council, have started to report on the substance of Mr. Butler’s call.  Mr. Butler’s public reprimand of the Rover Pipeline stands in direct contrast to the actions taken earlier this…

Infrastructure projects like Atlantic Sunrise and Nexus allow the United States to harness the power of our nation’s natural resources to increase our energy independence, and make us more resilient in times of crisis—all while creating jobs. Projects of this magnitude require, rightfully, extensive analyses and examination by regulatory bodies. We applaud the operators of…

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) once again has a quorum after 6 months of inaction. Robert Powelson, former Pennsylvania Public Utility Commissioner, was officially sworn in on Thursday, joining Neil Chatterjee and acting Chairwoman Cheryl LaFleur to create a quorum that will finally allow the FERC to start taking action on a massive backlog…

Yesterday, two protesters were arrested in Richmond, California, after tying themselves to oil barrels and blocking the entrance to the Kinder Morgan Terminal, preventing any vehicles, including emergency response teams, to access the facility. They were two of about a dozen protesters who were blocking several entrances to the building in opposition to the company’s…

Washington, D.C. In a press release earlier today, two individuals admitted – then described in detail – their violent protest acts against the Dakota Access Pipeline.  Below is a statement from Craig Stevens, spokesman for the GAIN Coalition. In a stunning admission of guilt, Ms. Reznicek and Ms. Montoya lay out – in lurid detail…

We applaud the Corps’ careful approach to ensuring the judge’s discreet issues are carefully considered, as well as the Corps’ and company’s view that the pipeline should remain operational during the Corps’ review.  The regulatory procedures to approve an interstate pipeline project are well-established in this country.  In order to become constructed and operational, the…