Gas
FERC proposes major expansion of natural gas pipeline blanket certificate program
FERC is proposing sweeping changes to its blanket certificate program that could accelerate natural gas pipeline development, raise project cost thresholds and reshape how future infrastructure projects move through the regulatory process.
Centuri lands $300 million in new gas, electric infrastructure work
Centuri has secured more than $300 million in new utility and energy infrastructure project awards across the U.S. and Canada, including gas distribution upgrades, transmission work and electrical infrastructure projects.
Chicago gas pipe replacement plan could add billions in customer costs
An Illinois consumer advocacy analysis says alternative rehabilitation methods could reduce costs tied to Chicago’s large-scale gas pipeline replacement program.
New Texas gas hub to link supply with LNG, industrial demand
A new Texas gas hub project will add major pipeline connectivity and compression capacity designed to support rising LNG export, industrial and power demand along the Gulf Coast.
Gas line strike in Texas disrupts service to 200+ residents before restoration
A gas line strike in Texas disrupted service to more than 200 residents after a contractor hit the line during construction. Crews secured the site and restored service following emergency repairs.
AI drives billions in investment for gas distribution pipeline upgrades
Artificial intelligence is driving billions in investment as utilities upgrade aging gas distribution pipelines with real-time monitoring, leak detection and predictive maintenance technologies.
27 pipeline safety violations tied to deadly Pa. chocolate factory explosion
Pennsylvania regulators cite 27 pipeline safety violations tied to a deadly natural gas explosion at a chocolate factory that killed seven workers.
Utilities challenge FERC decision blocking PJM Transmission planning changes
Transmission owners in the PJM grid region are challenging a FERC decision rejecting amendments that regulators said would give utilities excessive influence over regional transmission planning and weaken PJM’s independence.
Gas line installation error delays $30-million Mass. street project
A gas line alignment issue has delayed Northampton’s $30 million Picture Main Street reconstruction project as officials plan test pits to determine the location of Eversource underground utilities.
D.C. cuts pipeline replacement plan, orders gas system investigation
The D.C. Public Service Commission has reduced Washington Gas Light’s pipeline replacement budget to $150 million while opening an investigation into long-term natural gas distribution system planning.
Contractor gas line strike triggers home explosion in Missouri
A Missouri home was destroyed after a contractor struck a gas line during utility work, allowing gas to accumulate inside the residence before an explosion occurred.
W.A. Rasic Construction installs seven gas lines in military energy overhaul
W.A. Rasic Construction completed installation of seven natural gas lines and 80 valves at a U.S. military base, converting the facility from propane to natural gas to improve energy reliability.
N.Y. lawmakers propose pipeline mapping rules for leak-prone gas lines
New York lawmakers have introduced legislation that would require gas utilities to map and disclose planned work on leak-prone pipelines, potentially reshaping how aging distribution systems are regulated.
PHMSA warns of heat risks in aging plastic gas distribution pipelines following deadly Pennsylvania explosion
PHMSA has issued a safety advisory warning natural gas distribution operators about heat-related failure risks in aging Aldyl A plastic pipelines, following a fatal 2023 explosion in Pennsylvania.
Alaska LNG import expansion targets looming gas supply shortfall
Harvest Midstream affiliate Trans-Foreland has filed with FERC to expand the Kenai LNG Terminal in Alaska, seeking to add LNG import and send-out capacity to address forecasted regional gas supply shortages.
U.S. gas demand sets up largest pipeline expansion since 2008, report says
Rising LNG exports, data center power demand and Permian gas growth are driving the largest U.S. natural gas pipeline expansion since 2008, according to a new Morningstar DBRS analysis.
Proposed Kentucky-to-Tennessee gas pipeline aims to add redundancy for utilities
Clarksville, Tenn., has approved an interlocal agreement supporting construction of a new natural gas pipeline from western Kentucky to the state line, providing a second supply source to improve system reliability and support future industrial growth.
Reno County launches RNG project to turn landfill gas into pipeline-ready fuel
Reno County, Kansas has partnered with Greenview Energy and Sparq Renewables on a new RNG facility that will capture landfill methane, convert it to natural gas, and inject it into local utility infrastructure — delivering emissions reductions, new revenue, and local jobs.
Heartland gas expansion wins FERC approval for 69-mile route in Illinois, Wisconsin
FERC issued an environmental assessment finding no significant impact for TC Energy’s 69-mile Heartland pipeline expansion across Illinois and Wisconsin. The project will add new compressor and meter stations to boost Midwest gas capacity and reliability.
CenterPoint reaches $2.62 billion deal to sell Ohio natural gas distribution system
CenterPoint Energy has announced the $2.62 billion sale of its Ohio natural gas distribution business to National Fuel Gas Company. The deal includes 5,900 miles of transmission and distribution pipelines serving 335,000 customers and is expected to close in 2026, pending regulatory approvals.
MLGW completes $37.4 million pipeline upgrade in South Memphis, Tenn.
Memphis Light, Gas and Water has completed its $37.4 million Weaver-Gill pipeline modernization project, installing a 5.4-mile high-pressure gas line in South Memphis to replace century-old infrastructure without interrupting service.
Centuri wins nearly $400 million in U.S. utility infrastructure contracts
Centuri Holdings has secured nearly $400 million in U.S. utility and energy infrastructure contracts, including a major Midwest pipeline replacement tied to PHMSA’s Gas Mega Rule and a multi-year natural gas distribution upgrade in New England.
Avangrid unveils $18.5 billion plan to strengthen U.S. grid and gas infrastructure by 2028
Avangrid will invest $18.5 billion in U.S. grid and gas infrastructure by 2028, focusing on modernizing aging systems in New York and New England. The plan aims to boost resiliency, expand capacity for data centers and industry, and better protect utilities from storm impacts while supporting job growth and local economic development.
Two new gas transmission pipelines advance in Northeast, Permian Basin
Enbridge has greenlit two major natural gas projects: the AGT Enhancement to expand supply to the U.S. Northeast and the 450-mile Eiger Express Pipeline from the Permian to Texas LNG hubs. Together, they add capacity, reliability, and long-term growth.
Race for AI dominance renews focus on natural gas and pipeline capacity
Industry advocate Eben Wyman explains how the surging power needs of AI data centers are bringing natural gas back into the spotlight, and why expanded pipeline infrastructure and permitting reform are key to meeting demand.
Three Houston workers killed by hydrogen sulfide leak during sewer repair
A hydrogen sulfide gas leak claimed the lives of three Houston-area workers on Wednesday, as they were working on sewer repairs in Trinity County. CBS 19 News and Trinity County Sheriff Woody Wallace reported that the gas leak was contained to a manhole, and after ensuring safety, first responders were able to recover the victims.
Black Hills, NorthWestern merge to form $15.4 billion multi-state electric, gas utility
Black Hills Corp. and NorthWestern Energy will merge in a $15.4 billion all-stock deal, creating a regulated utility serving 2.1 million customers across eight states with expanded electric and natural gas infrastructure.
Enstor acquires Black Bear, expanding gas pipeline reach across Southeast U.S.
Enstor Pipeline Holdings, LLC, has signed a deal to acquire Black Bear Transmission Opco, LLC. Black Bear is a long-term contracted pipeline business that delivers natural gas from multiple receipt points to power generation, industrial, and utility customers across the Southeast U.S.
Public comment period closing for proposed 208-mile Miss. gas pipeline
According to Mississippi Today, residents have until Tuesday, August 5 to intervene in Kinder Morgan's proposed 208-mile-long gas pipeline that would span most of the state. An application for FERC approval was previously submitted in June.
Missouri enacts new standards for safe digging following fatal gas explosion
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe on Monday signed SB133, intended to reduce the risk of damage to the state’s buried utility lines, the type of incident that caused the fatal April 9 explosion in Lexington. The bill adopts Common Ground Alliance (CGA) Best Practices for properly marking buried utilities in advance of digging.
- OSHA investigates fatal trench collapse at Conroe construction site
- Final Lake Erie sewer tunnel project set to begin after decades-long $3 billion effort
- Texas811 launches real-time excavation detection to prevent utility strikes
- Fiber drilling strike triggers major sewer failure, lawsuits in Florida
- Oil pipeline struck during fiber optic construction spills into L.A. storm drains
- Fatal trench collapse in Mass. leads to $4.6 million OSHA penalty, dozens of violations
- Texas811 launches real-time excavation detection to prevent utility strikes
- Race Communications breaks ground on Bakersfield fiber network
- Final Lake Erie sewer tunnel project set to begin after decades-long $3 billion effort
- Inside Infrastructure: Utility locators warn of systemic failures in damage prevention process