The Williston Herald recently highlighted Energy Transfer, operator of the Dakota Access Pipeline, will join iPipe, North Dakota’s Intelligent Pipeline Integrity Program, which consists of oilfield companies seeking to prevent leaks and advance leak detection technology. iPipe, which was formed in 2017, has pursued technology through advanced sensors and even satellite data to safely monitor […]

Ahead of an early February Illinois Commerce Commission hearing GAIN advisor, retired Colonel Tom Magness, was featured in the State Journal-Register responding to an editorial which incorrectly mischaracterized the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) Optimization plan set for regulatory consideration. Colonel Magness, who spent much of his military career as a commander in the U.S. Army […]

President Trump announced significant updates to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The President previously said that extensive bureaucracy and regulation can lead to “uncertainty and delays that can increase costs, derail important projects, and threaten jobs for American workers and labor union members”. To help remedy this, the proposed changes would redefine what constitutes […]

The Commerce Department recently reported that the United States trade deficit significantly decreased, down $3.9 billion from $46.9 billion in October to $43.1 billion in November – a major step in the right direction for our nation. The growth of U.S. energy production has increased self-sufficiency from importing foreign oil and producing enough for profitable […]

The Houston Chronicle featured an outstanding triumph by the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA), the association has recently celebrated its 100th anniversary. In an initial interview with Texas Inc., TXOGA president Todd Staples reflected on the past century of feats and shed some light on the future of the energy industry. Staples discusses the […]