Recently elected Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian took his oath of office Monday. “It is a tremendous honor and responsibility to serve the state of Texas in this capacity,” he said. “I look forward to ensuring the Texas Railroad Commission continues its 125-year legacy of encouraging responsible energy production and creating jobs.” He joins Chairman Christi Craddick and Commissioner Ryan Sitton as the third member of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
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Environmental Group Sues Over Alaska’s LNG by Rail Program
The Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) opposes rail shipments of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in Alaska, and now it’s suing to learn more details about the practices after its requests for information were rebuffed by the Federal Railroad Administration, it said.
November 22, 2016
Alaska Railroad to Begin Containerized LNG Shipping Demonstration
The Alaska Railroad plans to begin a demonstration of containerized liquefied natural gas (LNG) rail shipment on Tuesday (Sept. 27). Intermodal LNG tanks will be shipped from Southcentral Alaska to the Interior during a month-long project, making the railroad the first in the country to carry LNG.
September 26, 2016
Nearly One-Dozen Seeking Railroad Commission of Texas Post
Nearly one-dozen candidates plan to compete for the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) seat being vacated by current Chairman David Porter.
December 16, 2015
DOT Sets Emergency Rules on Crude by Rail
With another major derailment of crude oil bearing railroad cars last month in Illinois (see Shale Daily,March 6), the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) on Friday issued an emergency order requiring crude and other flammable liquids hauling trains to slow down when passing through urban areas, along with other safety measures.
April 20, 2015
DOT Sets Emergency Rules on Crude by Rail
With another major derailment of crude oil bearing railroad cars last month in Illinois, the U.S. Department of Transportation on Friday issued an emergency order requiring crude and other flammable liquids hauling trains to slow down when passing through urban areas, along with other safety measures.
April 20, 2015
Five U.S. Mayors Propose Federal Fee for Oil-by-Rail Shipments
Mayors from five cities across the country are joining calls for greater regulatory oversight of the nation’s railways, following a spate of accidents in Canada and the U.S. involving train cars carrying crude oil.
January 27, 2014
Trade Group Calls for Upgrade to Nation’s Rail Cars
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) is calling on the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to update regulations and require operators that use tank cars to transport flammable liquids — including crude oil and ethanol — to retrofit or phase-out older models and build new cars with more stringent standards.
November 27, 2013
MarkWest in Deal to Buy Ohio Rail System
Major Utica Shale player MarkWest Energy Partners LP is buying a 36-mile railroad after reaching a tentative agreement with the Columbiana County, OH, port authority.
October 7, 2013
MarkWest in Deal to Buy Ohio Rail System
Major Utica Shale player MarkWest Energy Partners LP is buying a 36-mile railroad after reaching a tentative agreement with the Columbiana County, OH, port authority.
October 7, 2013
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