/tags/dakota-access-pipeline Dakota Access pipeline en-US Copyright Thu, 20 Mar 2025 10:43:04 GMT /news/2025-03-20/jury-says-greenpeace-owes-hundreds-of-millions-of-dollars-for-dakota-pipeline-protest Experts say the verdict has relevance for free speech issues nationwide. Thu, 20 Mar 2025 10:43:04 GMT /news/2025-03-20/jury-says-greenpeace-owes-hundreds-of-millions-of-dollars-for-dakota-pipeline-protest Jeff Brady, Alejandra Borunda /2019-09-04/new-texas-pipeline-protest-law-is-about-more-than-pipelines A law went into effect in Texas this week that increases penalties for demonstrators who interfere with oil and gas pipelines and other pieces of ... Wed, 04 Sep 2019 09:01:00 GMT /2019-09-04/new-texas-pipeline-protest-law-is-about-more-than-pipelines Mose Buchele /2017-06-15/judge-delivers-blow-to-trump-administration-in-dakota-access-fight The federal judge found the Trump administration failed to follow environmental procedures. While the ruling doesn't order a halt to pipeline operations, it does open the door to that possibility. Thu, 15 Jun 2017 15:37:00 GMT /2017-06-15/judge-delivers-blow-to-trump-administration-in-dakota-access-fight Merrit Kennedy /texas-news/2017-04-12/texans-concerned-over-pipeline-ceo-kelcy-warrens-role-on-parks-wildlife-commission Texas senators met Wednesday morning to consider confirming Kelcy Warren, the CEO of the Dallas-based company building the controversial Dakota Access… Wed, 12 Apr 2017 20:43:07 GMT /texas-news/2017-04-12/texans-concerned-over-pipeline-ceo-kelcy-warrens-role-on-parks-wildlife-commission Jen Rice/Texas Station Collaborative /2017-03-07/dakota-access-pipeline-court-challenge-denied-oil-could-flow-as-soon-as-next-week A federal judge denied a request from the Standing Rock Sioux and Cheyenne River tribes to halt construction on the final piece of the pipeline in North Dakota. Tue, 07 Mar 2017 21:37:00 GMT /2017-03-07/dakota-access-pipeline-court-challenge-denied-oil-could-flow-as-soon-as-next-week Rebecca Hersher /2017-02-22/key-moments-in-the-dakota-access-pipeline-fight An overview of multiple legal challenges and protests since the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers considered approving a section of the pipeline near the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation in North Dakota. Wed, 22 Feb 2017 21:28:00 GMT /2017-02-22/key-moments-in-the-dakota-access-pipeline-fight Rebecca Hersher /2017-02-22/dakota-access-pipeline-protesters-clean-up-as-deadline-looms They have until Wednesday to clean up and go home. Authorities want protesters off the land before the river thaws and floods the camp. Wed, 22 Feb 2017 09:39:00 GMT /2017-02-22/dakota-access-pipeline-protesters-clean-up-as-deadline-looms Amy Sisk /2017-02-09/tribe-reportedly-files-legal-challenge-to-dakota-access-pipeline After receiving a long-awaited easement, Energy Transfer Partners has begun drilling the last portion of the pipeline. The work should last 60 days, the company says. Thu, 09 Feb 2017 17:09:00 GMT /2017-02-09/tribe-reportedly-files-legal-challenge-to-dakota-access-pipeline Bill Chappell /2017-02-07/army-approves-dakota-access-pipeline-route-paving-way-for-the-projects-completion The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says it will allow the pipeline to cross under the Missouri River, cutting short an environmental impact assessment and removing the final barrier to construction. Tue, 07 Feb 2017 21:25:00 GMT /2017-02-07/army-approves-dakota-access-pipeline-route-paving-way-for-the-projects-completion Rebecca Hersher /2017-01-24/trump-gives-green-light-to-keystone-dakota-access-pipelines The pipelines had been blocked by the Obama administration, and President Trump's actions reignited the energy vs. environment debate. Tue, 24 Jan 2017 15:33:00 GMT /2017-01-24/trump-gives-green-light-to-keystone-dakota-access-pipelines Brian Naylor