EIA: Texas to lead U.S. pipeline construction activity through 2027
(UI) - Developers plan to bring nearly 45 Bcf/d of new natural gas pipeline capacity online across the United States in 2026 and 2027, with Texas accounting for more than two-thirds of the planned additions, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration's latest Natural Gas Pipeline Projects Tracker.
The EIA reports that roughly 70% of the planned capacity is already under construction. Much of the new infrastructure is concentrated in Texas and Louisiana, where pipeline developers are building new transmission systems to connect production areas with Gulf Coast markets and export facilities.
Among the largest projects underway are the 138-mile Rio Bravo Pipeline, the 365-mile Blackcomb Pipeline and the Hugh Brinson Pipeline expansion, all designed to add new takeaway and transportation infrastructure originating in Texas. Louisiana projects include the Port Arthur Pipeline Louisiana Connector and the Pelican Pipeline, both expected to enter service over the next two years.
According to the EIA, Texas represents approximately 29.7 Bcf/d of planned capacity additions through 2027, followed by Louisiana with 8.4 Bcf/d. Together, the two states account for more than 85% of the new pipeline infrastructure currently planned nationwide.
The projects are part of a broader buildout of interstate pipeline infrastructure occurring across the Gulf Coast, with additional expansion projects also planned in Virginia and other regions.
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