Oil/Gas Pipelines
Consumers Energy launches 8-mi. gas pipeline replacement project in Michigan
Consumers Energy has begun construction on an 8-mile natural gas pipeline replacement project across four Michigan cities, aimed at modernizing aging infrastructure and improving system reliability.
647-mile Montana-Wyoming crude pipeline enters public review
Regulators have launched a public comment period for a proposed 647-mile crude oil pipeline linking Montana and Wyoming, a major project aimed at moving Canadian crude to U.S. markets.
PHMSA allocates $98 million to replace aging U.S. gas pipelines
PHMSA is allocating $98 million to repair and replace aging, leak-prone natural gas pipelines, aiming to improve safety and reduce system losses.
Supreme Court lets Line 5 case proceed, keeps pipeline dispute alive
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear Michigan’s challenge to Enbridge’s Line 5 pipeline, allowing the long-running legal dispute to proceed in lower courts.
110-mile Mississippi gas pipeline project gets FERC draft EIS
FERC staff released a draft environmental review for the Kosciusko Junction Pipeline project in Mississippi, a major expansion involving new pipeline, compression and system upgrades.
Mississippi pipeline explosions linked to unrepaired gas leaks
Federal investigators found unrepaired gas leaks and safety gaps led to pipeline explosions in Mississippi that destroyed homes and raised concerns over leak management practices.
Chicago to replace 1,000 miles of aging gas pipelines by 2035
Chicago is moving forward with a citywide effort to replace aging gas pipelines, targeting leak-prone infrastructure as part of a long-delayed modernization program.
Energy Transfer’s 17.7-mile gas pipeline for data center project under federal review
A proposed 17.7-mile natural gas pipeline in New Mexico designed to supply a data center microgrid project is under federal review, as regulators weigh environmental impacts and permitting dependencies tied to on-site power generation.
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.
48-in. pipeline, HDD crossing to expand Texas gas flows into Louisiana LNG corridor
A new 48-in. pipeline segment and HDD crossing are proposed to connect Texas gas supplies with existing Louisiana pipeline systems.
Conroe denies survey access for 240-mile Mustang Express natural gas pipeline
Conroe City Council denied survey access for the proposed Mustang Express natural gas pipeline, citing insufficient project details as the 240-mile pipeline project seeks to transport gas to the Port Arthur LNG II facility.
Iroquois pipeline expansion clears court hurdle in Connecticut
A Connecticut judge dismissed a lawsuit challenging the Iroquois Gas Transmission pipeline expansion in Brookfield, allowing state regulators to continue reviewing permits for new compressor stations that would increase regional gas capacity.
Southern Star advances Kansas gas pipeline project as FERC opens review
FERC has launched environmental review of Southern Star’s proposed Viola Project in Kansas, which includes a 19-mile natural gas pipeline and a compressor station.
Hope Gas plans $250 million West Virginia pipeline project, 600 construction jobs
Hope Gas plans a $250 million pipeline expansion in West Virginia to boost capacity and reliability in Mason County, a project expected to create more than 600 construction jobs.
Judge finalizes $345-million judgment against Greenpeace in Dakota Access Pipeline case
A North Dakota judge has finalized a $345 million judgment against Greenpeace in a lawsuit brought by Energy Transfer over protests tied to construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline.
Michigan, Enbridge clash over Line 5 pipeline jurisdiction before U.S. Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court is weighing a key jurisdictional dispute between Michigan and Enbridge over the future of the Line 5 pipeline, a case that could shape state authority over major energy infrastructure and determine where the shutdown fight moves forward.
DT Midstream advances Viking transmission expansion, interstate pipeline upgrades
DT Midstream has reached final investment decisions on the Viking Gas Transmission expansion and its interstate pipeline modernization program, expanding its pipeline backlog by 50% to $3.4 billion.
Williams seeks FERC OK to begin 55-Mile Southeast pipeline construction
Williams’ Transco has secured its final federal authorization and is asking FERC for a Notice to Proceed on its 55-mile, 42-inch Southeast Supply Enhancement pipeline across Virginia and North Carolina, targeting a March construction start.
Wisconsin judge upholds state permits for Enbridge’s 41-mile Line 5 relocation
A Wisconsin administrative law judge upheld DNR wetland, waterway and water quality permits for Enbridge’s 41-mile Line 5 relocation in northern Wisconsin, clearing a key hurdle for the large-scale underground pipeline project.
Local opposition grows to $272-million Iroquois gas compressor expansion in Connecticut
A proposed $272-million compressor expansion on the Iroquois pipeline is facing mounting local and regulatory resistance in Connecticut, underscoring growing siting challenges for gas infrastructure projects across the Northeast.
Chesapeake Utilities to evaluate gas pipeline serving Virginia’s Eastern Shore
Chesapeake Utilities has been selected to explore a natural gas pipeline expansion to Virginia’s Eastern Shore, a project aimed at improving energy reliability and supporting economic development in a region without existing gas service.
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.
Natural gas pipeline explosion near Cameron Parish LNG line injures worker, prompts investigation
A natural gas pipeline connected to an offshore LNG facility exploded in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, injuring one worker and prompting emergency response and a state investigation into the incident.
FERC clears Transco’s 55-mile pipeline across Virginia and the Carolinas
FERC has approved Transco’s 55-mile Southeast Supply Enhancement pipeline expansion, authorizing new large-diameter pipeline and compressor upgrades to add 1.6 MMdth/d of gas capacity across five states.
Dual-threat approach conquers West Texas pipeline challenge
A West Texas pipeline project for Kinetik highlights how 2 Stone Industries combined trenching and HDD methods to complete a 44-mile NGL pipeline under a tight construction timeline.
Gas pipeline rupture in Tyler, Texas prompts evacuations, road closures
A vehicle strike ruptured a natural gas pipeline on Tyler’s west side, forcing evacuations and road closures as crews worked to isolate the line and monitor gas levels. Utility operators shut remote valves to slow the release while emergency responders coordinated traffic control and safety measures.
Olenox begins recommissioning 162-mile pipeline for wet gas service
Olenox Industries Inc. has begun the recommissioning process for a 162-mile pipeline, targeting conversion to a wet gas system capable of producing natural gas liquids and dry gas. The project includes survey work, regulatory reinstatement and plans to integrate pipeline output with on-site power generation.
Phase 1 Alaska LNG pipeline advances with construction awards, pipe supply agreements
Glenfarne is lining up builders, pipe supply and EPCM services as Phase 1 of the 739-mile Alaska LNG pipeline moves toward early execution, with construction targeted to begin this decade.
U.S. firm seeks concession for cross-border gas pipeline in Bosnia
U.S. companies AAFS Infrastructure and Energy have submitted a letter of intent to develop Bosnia and Herzegovina’s proposed Southern Interconnection gas pipeline, a cross-border project that would connect the country to Croatia’s Krk LNG terminal and add new natural gas infrastructure capacity.
Abandonment-in-place proposed for 50 miles of buried pipeline across Texas
Transco has asked FERC for approval to abandon about 50 miles of 24-inch interstate natural gas pipeline in South Texas, launching an environmental review tied to its North Padre Island Lateral project.
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- First tunnel boring machines complete testing for Hudson Tunnel Project
- NWPX grows water infrastructure portfolio with Colorado precast facility
- Cityside launches $100 million fiber build in Corona, Calif.
- FiberLight to build 1,400-mile West Texas dark fiber network in $350 million expansion