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• The US Army Corps has approved Enbridge's Line 5 Reroute in Wisconsin

  The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers approved the plan of Canadian company Enbridge to reroute an oil pipeline section around a Wisconsin tribe reservation. The Army Corps (a federal engineering service) issued a permit to Enbridge on Wednesday to build a 41-mile section of pipeline around Bad River Reservation to replace an existing segment that crosses tribal land. In 2019, the Bad River Band filed suit to remove the pipeline from its land. They cited concerns over treaty rights, and the potential risk of an oil spill on Indigenous people and their environment. Enbridge submitted permits to state and federal regulatory agencies in 2020 for the Wisconsin Relocation Project. Enbridge's spokeswoman described the permit as a significant project milestone. However, construction cannot start until all state permits from last year have been confirmed. Environmental groups and opponents of Line 5 have challenged these permits. They claim that Enbridge's plans don't adequately protect Wisconsin's waters. Enbridge, which said it was confident that state permits would be soon confirmed, stated on Thursday. Enbridge Line 5 is 645 miles of oil pipeline built in 1953. It carries oil through Michigan, Ontario and Wisconsin. The company plans to build a 4-mile-long tunnel in Wisconsin to house an aging section of pipeline which crosses the Straits of Mackinac on the Great Lakes. The Army Corps has yet to approve Enbridge's project, which involves the construction of a $750-million tunnel to house the Line 5 oil pipeline. The Army Corps announced earlier this year that it would make a decision on the project this fall. Reporting by Amanda Stephenson, Calgary; editing by Chizu Nomiyama

• Gulf South Pipeline Co. invites commitments to Texas Gateway Project

  Gulf South Pipeline Company LLC (a subsidiary of Boardwalk Pipelines LP) announced Thursday a binding season for the Texas Gateway Project. It invited firm commitments from its customers to reserve capacity on its planned new network. Boardwalk announced in a recent press release that the Texas Gateway Project will connect Gulf South's current network with new pipelines and gather natural gas at the Texas hubs of Katy and Carthage. According to the press release, gas will be delivered in Southwest Louisiana, near Gillis, to meet a growing demand. The project, it said, will provide increased liquidity, security of supply and flow assurance to LNG exporters, electricity utilities, industrials, and natural gas producers. Boardwalk Pipelines' president and CEO, Scott Hallam said that the project would provide low-cost access to LNG markets around the world while also supplying industrial and power needs in Gulf Coast Region. Gulf South secured a contract with a long term user at terms that would allow it to progress the project. It will also use the open season to gauge additional interest. It added that the project would add at least 1,450 million Dth/day (1,45 billion Cf/d) to Southwest Louisiana. The project includes a new 155 mile pipeline as well as upgrades to the existing Index 129 pipe in southeast Texas. The new line will begin at the Carthage Header, and extend all the way to Beauregard Parish in Louisiana. The release stated that it will include new compression facilities and metering equipment, adding the November 1, 2029 target date. (Reporting by Anjana Anil in Bengaluru; Editing by Jan Harvey)

• Hungary prepares for tighter US sanctions against Russian oil

  The government of Hungary has proposed legislation to amend the law on stockpiling imported crude oil and crude products. This will allow it to designate "standby" filling stations that can provide fuel in an emergency to users who are critical to supply. The amendment was made after an incident at the main refinery on the Danube of Hungarian oil company MOL, which forced it to reduce its capacity. It also comes before U.S. sanction against Russian oil giants Lukoil or Rosneft that will take place next month. The sanctions put Hungary at risk of being dependent on Russian crude oil imports. According to the text published on the website of the government on Thursday by the Energy Ministry, "the Government may by decree order standby fuel stations in an emergency, setting the priority of fuel supply". The law would come into effect on 1 January 2026. A spokesperson for the government was not available to comment further on the bill. The text states that "in the event of a supply crisis, users who ensure the smooth operation of the nation can get fuel from a standby network of filling stations." The amendment ...-, which reduces the administrative burden as well, is meant to create legal and financial conditions. It added that the amendment does not apply to retail buyers. Viktor Orban, Prime Minister of Hungary, said that the country was looking for a way around U.S. sanctions against Russian oil companies. Orban's chief staff announced earlier Thursday that he will meet U.S. president Donald Trump in Washington on November 7, where he hopes to discuss a way forward for a U.S. and Russia meeting, as well as seek an exemption from energy sanctions. According to MOL, the Danube refinery processes a large amount of Russian crude that is delivered through the Druzhba Pipeline. International Energy Agency data revealed that it effectively covered Hungary's demand for oil-based products.

• US Judge reduces Standing Rock verdict to $345 Million

  Greenpeace was awarded $667 million in damages by a jury in North Dakota, but the judge reduced that amount to $345 million on Wednesday. The judge did this because of Greenpeace's role in the protests against Dakota Access Pipeline construction. After determining that some of Greenpeace's damages were excessive or duplicative, State District Judge James Gion reduced the amount Greenpeace is owed to Energy Transfer by almost half. Greenpeace's interim legal counsel, Marco Simons said that the group believes "the remaining claims are unfounded legally" and that the case has always been about wealthy corporations using the court system to intimidate their critics and silence protesters who threaten their business model. Energy Transfer stated in a press release that it is "pleased to see that Greenpeace remains responsible for its actions" and that it plans to appeal the decision of reducing its damages. Dakota Access, a project located near the Standing Rock Indian Reservation, began in 2016, and was completed in 2017. The construction of the pipeline that transports approximately 40% of North Dakota's Bakken oil was met by fierce protests from environmental and tribal advocacy organizations who claimed it would poison local water supplies and exacerbate climate changes. Energy Transfer, a Texas-based company, first sued Greenpeace at a federal court located in North Dakota back in 2017. It accused the group of spreading lies about the project and paying people to disrupt construction. In March, the jury in North Dakota delivered its verdict, which included damages for defamation and trespassing. Greenpeace sued Energy Transfer in The Netherlands in February, under a European Law aimed at curbing lawsuits brought to harass or silence activists. This lawsuit is still ongoing. Blake Brittain reported from Washington, Edwina Gibbs edited by Paul Simao and Edwina Simao.

• Enterprise Products' quarterly profit drops on lower margins, but buybacks to $5 billion are boosted

  Enterprise Products Partners announced a lower-than expected quarterly core profit Wednesday as its liquids and natural gas businesses were weaker than expected. However, the company's petrochemicals business and refined products were stronger. Enterprise said that its board also increased the authorized size for its common unit purchase program from $2 billion to $5 billion, leaving $3.6 million in remaining capacity. The company described this authorization as "multi-year program" that offers an additional method to return capital to the investors. The company purchased 80 million dollars worth of units in the first quarter. UBS analyst Manav gupta called buyback update a "positive", but the "amount of the miss" could keep the stock at some pressure. In premarket trading, Enterprise shares were down 1.6% to $30.62. Enterprise has moved record volumes across its network. Natural gas pipeline throughput increased by 8% to 21.0 trillion British Thermal Units (Btus), and pipeline volumes equivalent rose 7% to 13.9 million barrels. These gains were offset with lower sales margins. LPG loading fees also decreased after contract renewals. LSEG data shows that adjusted earnings before interest taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA), was $2.41billion in the third quarter. This missed analysts' expectations of around $2.50billion. The company spent $2 billion on capex in the first quarter. This included $1.2 billion on growth projects, $583 millions for Occidental Petroleum’s gas gathering system and $198 in sustaining capital expenditures. The company now expects growth in 2025 to be at the upper end of its range of $4,000 billion-$4.5billion. Elvira Scotto, an analyst at RBC Capital Markets, said that Enterprise's "steady balance sheet and steady cash flow can handle planned capex expenditure". Reporting by Arunima and Katha in Bengaluru, editing by Krishna Chandra Eluri

• US Judge reduces Standing Rock verdict to $345 Million

  Greenpeace, an environmental group that protests against Dakota Access Pipeline construction, was awarded $667 million in damages by a jury in North Dakota. The judge reduced this amount to about half on Wednesday. The State District Judge James Gion ruled that the amount Greenpeace is owed by Energy Transfer, a pipeline company, should be limited at $345 million. He found some of the damages to be excessive or duplicative. Greenpeace's interim general attorney, Marco Simons said that the group "still believes that the remaining allegations are legally unfounded." The case, he added, "has always involved a wealthy corporate using the legal system in order to intimidate and muzzle its critics and protesters who threatened its business model." Energy Transfer's spokespeople and attorney did not immediately reply to our requests for comments on this decision. Dakota Access, a project located near the Standing Rock Indian Reservation, began in 2016 but was completed by 2017. Environmental and tribal groups protested the construction of the pipeline that transports approximately 40% of oil produced in North Dakota’s Bakken region. They claimed it would poison local water supplies and worsen climate change. Energy Transfer, a Texas-based company, sued Greenpeace first in North Dakota federal courts in 2017. It accused Greenpeace of spreading lies about the project and paying for protesters to disrupt its construction. In March, the North Dakota jury handed down its verdict, which included damages for defamation and conspiracy, as well as trespassing. In February, Greenpeace filed a counter-suit against Energy Transfer in The Netherlands under a European Law aimed at curbing lawsuits brought to silence or harass activists. This lawsuit is still ongoing. Blake Brittain, Washington, and Edwina Gibbs edited the report.

• HF Sinclair is considering pipeline expansions for West Coast fuel supply

  The U.S. refiner HF Sinclair announced on Wednesday that it is looking at expanding its footprint in midstream refined product areas across the Rocky Mountain region and West Coast. HF Sinclair aims at addressing the growing imbalance between supply and demand in western markets. This is especially true in Nevada and California. Following a series of refinery closings, regulators are scrambling for alternative sources of supply. HF Sinclair stated that "(our) geographic footprint and infrastructure provides an advantaged position for quickly and effectively delivering refined products to where the market demands are greatest." About 20% of California fuel needs will be met by closing the refineries of Valero Energy in Benicia and Phillips 66 Los Angeles at the end of this year. HF Sinclair's expansion plan, which is currently being reviewed, could result in an additional 150,000 barrels per day of product entering various markets. The first phase would see a capacity increase of 35,000 barrels a day, allowing the company to shift production from its Rockies region to Nevada. This is expected to happen in 2028. The refiner also reviews its Medicine Bow Pioneer and UNEV pipes for possible expansion. (Reporting and editing by Alan Barona in Bengaluru, Vallari Srivastava from Bengaluru)

• Sources: Germany considers nationalising Rosneft after Trump sanctions

  U.S. sanctions against Russian oil producer Rosneft rekindled German discussions about nationalising its business, including the refinery on which Berlin relies for the majority of its fuel. Two sources familiar with these talks said that the U.S. sanctions had prompted the discussion. The situation reveals the complex web of links between Germany and Russia that supplied Europe's industrial superpower with energy during the decades preceding the war in Ukraine. The U.S. Treasury announced on Wednesday that it had granted a license exempting Rosneft’s German arm of the U.S. Sanctions until April 2026. The two sources said that Berlin prefers to secure a permanent exemption, but German officials also consider the possibility of seizing operations and selling them off to an investor from abroad. A spokesperson from the Economy Ministry said that it received a letter of the United States which would be a "temporary fix". Rosneft’s German arm has a controlling interest in Schwedt Oil Refinery, which supplies the majority of Berlin’s fuel including petrol for the pumps throughout eastern Germany, and essential ingredients to the local chemical industry. The company also owns stakes in the refineries MiRo and Bayernoil. After the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2014, these assets were put in a trust giving German control by 2022. This was in response to Russia's attack on Ukraine which shook Germany's long-standing energy relationship with Russia. Every six months, the trusteeship arrangement must be renewed. However, it could be challenged in court, as each renewal involves a review of the legal basis behind what was meant to be an emergency, temporary measure. Berlin is still hesitant to seize Rosneft assets in Berlin, as it fears having to compensate Moscow. MULTI-BILLION DOLLAR BUSINESS The Russian media has estimated the value of Rosneft’s German assets to be around $7 billion. However, one of two sources stated that the real value could be less than half. Moscow has warned Europe of any seizure. German companies that have factories or other investments in Russia may be the first to suffer a response from the Kremlin. Rosneft is trying to sell its business, but to no avail. It didn't respond to a comment request on Wednesday. Michael Kellner of the Green Party, who was a member of the German parliament and worked for the previous coalition government overseeing Rosneft urged the federal government to nationalise Rosneft. Kellner said, "It's systemically important to Germany." "The government must nationalise Rosneft in Germany to ensure its future." Kellner stated that he wanted to nationalize the business when he was in government, and that Qatar and Kazakhstan have expressed interest in purchasing it in 2024. However, it is not clear if these countries are still interested. Germany used to purchase oil directly from Russia. Rosneft, a German oil company, now purchases oil from Kazakhstan. The pipeline that delivers it is controlled by Russia.

• MISO warns that the power grid in the Midwest, South, and Manitoba is ready for winter, but there are still risks.

  It said that an assessment by Midcontinent Independent System Operator showed that there are enough resources to provide power during winter, but also highlighted the risks and challenges of cold and extreme weather operations. In a press statement, MISO said that its annual Winter Readiness Workshop will take place on October 29, and include transmission and generation forecasts as well as weather predictions for the coming season. Jason Howard, MISO director of operations and risk management, said that a clear understanding of risks was essential to stay ahead of extreme weather. The release stated that the winter forecast indicates near- to slightly-below-normal temperatures across MISO's North and Central regions, while the South region is expected to experience above-normal temperatures. MISO serves Manitoba, Canada. It added that an active storm pattern will likely create above-normal rainfall across the Great Lakes region, while the South region is expected remain dry. MISO said that the peak winter demand could be as high as 110 gigawatts. Last winter, MISO reached a demand of 108 gigawatts on 21 January 2025 during Winter Storm Enzo.

• Quiet supersonic X-59 jet soars over California in unofficial first test flight

  NASA's X-59 quiet supersonic jet plane flew over the Southern California Desert on Tuesday, the first flight of a new experimental aircraft that is designed to break through the sound barrier while minimizing noise. The sleek aircraft measuring less than 100 feet (30 meters), from nose to tail took off an hour after sunrise at Plant 42, a Lockheed Martin Skunk Works facility located in Palmdale. Palmdale is about 60 miles (100 kilometers) north of Los Angeles. After a steep ascent over fields of sod just east the runway, it was observed that the plane banked to the north, on a trajectory towards Edwards Air Force Base about 12 miles away, which is where the landing was expected. A NASA chase plane was accompanying it. As expected, the single-engine X-59 flew at subsonic speed during its first test flight. About 200 aerospace workers, their families and friends gathered along the highway to watch the takeoff. Candis Roussel from Lockheed Martin, in a short email, said that "the X-59 successfully finished its first flight today" and hailed this as a "significant milestone for aviation." She added that the company will provide more details later. The X-59 is a unique experimental aircraft that can reach a cruising velocity of 925 mph (1 490 kph), also known as Mach 1.4. This speed is achieved at an altitude 55,000 feet (16 764 meters), which makes it twice as high, and 60% faster, than most airliners. The shape of the plane is specifically designed to reduce the sonic boom that normally occurs when an aircraft breaks through the sound barrier. Instead, the plane produces a muffled'sonic thump' no louder than the slamming of a car door. The development of low-decibel technology for supersonic flight could improve the commercial aviation service in populated areas, particularly. Concorde supersonic aircraft started transatlantic scheduled flights in 1976 with British Airways and Air France. The plane was retired from service in 2003 because of high operating costs, limited seats and low passenger numbers after a fatal accident in July 2000 and September 11th attacks in 2001. NASA's press materials published online last month stated that the X-59 would make its first flight as a "lower-altitude, low-speed loop of about 240 mph to check the system integration. This will kick off a phase focused on flight testing aimed at verifying the aircraft’s airworthiness, safety, and reliability." During future test flights, the X-59 is expected to travel faster and higher, ultimately exceeding the sound speed - 761 mph (1.225 kph), at sea level. California Manufacturers & Technology Association announced the X-59 was 2025's coolest thing made in California in their annual statewide contest earlier this month. Reporting by David Swanson, Palmdale, California. Writing and additional reporting done by Steve Gorman, Los Angeles. Editing by Howard Goller.

• Minister: Canada will work with G7 partners in order to secure vital mineral supply agreements

  In an interview with The Toronto Star on Tuesday, Tim Hodgson, Minister of Natural Resources for Canada, said that the country will be focusing on securing critical minerals supplies when it hosts Group of Seven partners at a meeting of Energy and Environment ministers this week in Toronto. Except for Japan, all G7 countries are heavily or solely reliant upon China to supply a wide range of materials, from rare earth magnets and battery metals. Hodgson stated, "This week we will see many examples where we move beyond talking to firm commitments (to fund various types of tools to secure critical minerals)." The G7 will meet from October 30 through October 31. In Chicago, G7 officials discussed the price floor supported by government subsidies that the U.S. introduced recently to encourage domestic mineral production. Canada also aims to secure offtake agreements or financing deals, where a buyer agrees that they will purchase the output of a producer in the future at a fixed price. Hodgson stated that "you will see on the Friday a number concrete announcements showing how a multilateral approach works to secure supply chains and energy sources." He stated that Canada wanted to be the leader in securing supply chain for all its key allies to reduce dependence on China. Canada is a producer of several important metals, including nickel, cobalt and copper. Hodgson stated that some of the announcements to be made this week at the G7 will concern stockpiling critical minerals, and investing in new mining and production operations. Donald Trump, the U.S. president, called off this week trade talks between Canada and the U.S. that were centered around U.S. steel, aluminum and automobile tariffs. Hodgson stated that Canada and the U.S. were also in talks about the revival of Keystone XL as part of a future deal. However, he said it was not clear when both countries will reengage on this issue. He said, "We are ready to speak when the Americans are." Reporting by Divyarajagopal. Caroline Stauffer, Mark Potter and Caroline Stauffer edited the story.

• Polish oil terminal expansion could boost Germany's seaborne consumption

  Naftoport, the majority-owned company of Poland, will build a new supertanker jetty at its Gdansk terminal to relieve pressure on infrastructure, and allow German customers to switch completely to seaborne supplies. The terminal will start construction on a new jetty in this year to protect volumes and reduce vulnerability due to maintenance interruptions. The terminal will increase its annual capacity from 49 million metric tones once it is completed in 2028. We're confirming to our customers that we can do this during discussions on spot deliveries. Daniel Swietochowski is the chief executive officer of Polish pipeline operator PERN. PERN, a state-owned company, holds the majority of shares in Naftoport. The port has been running at nearly full capacity since 2023 and is handling record volumes non-Russian crude oil as refiners linked to northern Druzhba switched to maritime deliveries. The output is expected to surpass 39 million metric tonnes this year, and then remain constant in 2026. The additional infrastructure will enable Naftoport, along with Polish refineries operated or Orlen, to cover the demand of Germany's PCK Schwedt Refinery, which is majority owned by Rosneft and TotalEnergies Leuna Refinery. PCK, which accounts for more than 12% of Germany's fuel processing capacity, is part of Berlin’s successful efforts to continue its operations despite the sanctions imposed on Rosneft by U.S. president Donald Trump. Shell and Italy's Eni own minority stakes in Schwedt. The company has been relying on Kazakh crude shipped via PERN via Poland, and on seaborne flow via Naftoport ever since Russian deliveries were halted after Moscow invaded Ukraine. Daniel Betke, CEO of Naftoport, said that the new jetty would ease the pressure on the port. He added: "We often use the six hours between the departure of one tanker and the arrival the next to perform repairs, inspections or maintenance." He said, "This jetty is our insurance policy." (Reporting and editing by Alexander Smith; Marek Strzelecki)