Oil/Gas Pipelines
New Mexico upholds rejection of Project Jupiter gas pipeline across state lands
New Mexico has denied Energy Transfer's request to reconsider an earlier rejection of state land access for the proposed Green Chili Lateral, dealing another setback to the natural gas pipeline planned to serve Project Jupiter.
Court challenge targets Maryland gas pipeline replacement projects
Maryland's Office of People's Counsel has challenged state approval of Washington Gas pipeline replacement projects, arguing regulators are not enforcing a 2025 law requiring utilities to justify infrastructure upgrades and evaluate alternatives before construction.
Chesapeake Utilities to build $1.2 billion Florida gas pipeline project
Chesapeake Utilities plans to build the $1.2 billion Florida Energy Pathway, a 24-inch intrastate natural gas pipeline linking Palm Beach and Miami-Dade counties.
155-mile Texas-Louisiana natural gas pipeline gains FAST-41 status
The proposed 155-mile Texas Gateway Project has received FAST-41 permitting status, streamlining federal review of a natural gas pipeline planned across Texas and Louisiana.
Keystone pipeline owner settles 2022 Kansas spill for $26.8 million
The owner of the Keystone Pipeline has agreed to pay more than $26.8 million and invest $40 million in integrity improvements following the 2022 pipeline rupture in Kansas.
2,050-mi Northern Shield pipeline proposed to link Alberta and Ontario
Alberta and Ontario have unveiled plans for the proposed 2,050-mile Northern Shield oil pipeline, a new energy corridor that would transport up to 500,000 bpd from Hardisty, Alta., to southern Ontario while expanding Canada's pipeline infrastructure.
Mexico advances plans for 311-mile Sonora gas pipeline
A proposed $2.8 billion project would build a 311-mile natural gas pipeline across northern Mexico to support power generation and industrial growth.
Study projects $1 trillion needed for U.S. energy infrastructure by 2052
A new industry-backed study estimates the United States will require more than $1 trillion in new midstream energy infrastructure by 2052, including thousands of miles of pipelines to meet rising demand.
Nearly 500 miles of Southeast gas pipelines advance with final FERC EIS
The 199-mile Mississippi Crossing Project and 291-mile South System Expansion 4 have reached a key regulatory milestone as FERC advances its review.
SpaceX plans 8-mile natural gas pipeline for Texas Starbase facility
SpaceX plans to begin construction on an 8-mile natural gas pipeline connecting its South Texas Starbase facility to a new fuel supply network. The Starpipe project will support the company's growing Starship launch program and planned on-site methane liquefaction operations.
North Carolina gas pipeline project cleared for construction
FERC has authorized Mountain Valley Pipeline to begin construction of the North Carolina portion of its Southgate Amendment Project, marking a key milestone for the long-delayed natural gas expansion.
Great Basin pipeline expansion wins BLM approval in Nevada
A natural gas pipeline expansion in western Nevada has cleared another regulatory hurdle after federal agencies completed environmental review.
Construction ramps up on Enbridge's 41-mile Line 5 reroute in Wisconsin
Construction is accelerating on Enbridge's 41-mile Line 5 reroute project in northern Wisconsin, where more than 500 workers are preparing pipeline installation activities, including access road construction and drilling operations, while legal challenges continue.
72-mile Louisiana pipeline enters service for Port Arthur LNG
Sempra Infrastructure has placed its 72-mile Port Arthur Pipeline Louisiana Connector into service, creating a new link between Gulf Coast natural gas supplies, storage assets and the Port Arthur LNG export facility.
Why excavation damage remains a major threat to Texas gas pipelines
Thousands of excavation-related pipeline strikes have been reported across Texas this year, underscoring ongoing challenges around excavation safety, gas leak prevention and underground utility protection.
Pelican Pipeline grows LNG reach with new Louisiana lateral
WhiteWater is expanding its Pelican Pipeline system with a new 65-mile lateral designed to deliver up to 2.5 Bcf/d of natural gas to a planned LNG export facility on Louisiana’s Gulf Coast.
EIA: Texas to lead U.S. pipeline construction activity through 2027
Texas and Louisiana are expected to account for the vast majority of new U.S. pipeline construction through 2027, with multiple large-scale transmission projects already under construction, according to new EIA data.
Alberta’s Northwest Coast oil pipeline proposal weighed; critics express concern
A proposed Alberta pipeline project aimed at expanding crude oil exports to Asia is drawing support from industry leaders while facing opposition over environmental and Indigenous concerns.
Dakota Access Pipeline cleared to operate under stricter rules
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has approved a final easement allowing the Dakota Access Pipeline to continue operating beneath Lake Oahe with additional safety requirements.
Oil pipeline struck during fiber optic construction spills into L.A. storm drains
A fiber optic construction crew ruptured a 16-inch crude oil pipeline in East Los Angeles, sending oil into storm drains and portions of the LA River while triggering a large-scale environmental response.
FERC targets faster gas pipeline, LNG permit approvals
FERC proposed sweeping reforms to streamline permitting for natural gas pipeline infrastructure, potentially speeding approvals for pipeline, LNG and energy upgrade projects.
PHMSA opens $22 million in pipeline, hazmat safety grants
PHMSA has announced more than $22 million in grant funding to support pipeline safety, hazardous materials response training and infrastructure safety programs nationwide.
Court halts some Line 5 construction tied to waterway permits
A Wisconsin judge has halted portions of Enbridge’s Line 5 reroute project tied to several waterway crossings, while allowing most construction on the controversial pipeline relocation to continue.
Data center pipeline project faces scrutiny over water, environmental impacts
A proposed natural gas pipeline tied to Pennsylvania’s massive Homer City data center redevelopment project is drawing opposition over potential impacts to waterways, wetlands and local communities.
Green Chile pipeline wins federal approval in New Mexico
The BLM approved the Green Chile natural gas pipeline in New Mexico using an accelerated review process, advancing a 400 million cubic feet per day line tied to a proposed data center project.
PHMSA adds AMPP corrosion standards to federal pipeline safety rules
PHMSA incorporates updated AMPP corrosion standards into federal pipeline safety regulations, signaling a shift toward stricter compliance and alignment with current industry practices.
Borealis pipeline proposal sparks landowner concerns in Kentucky
Residents in Kentucky are raising safety and property concerns over the proposed Borealis natural gas pipeline, a 260-mile project currently in the routing and review phase.
Editor's Log: Fueling the future
Rising LNG demand and growing energy needs are putting pressure on U.S. pipeline infrastructure, highlighting the need for expanded capacity to support long-term gas markets.
Court clears path for MVP Southgate pipeline construction in Virginia, North Carolina
A federal appeals court denied motions to halt water permits for the MVP Southgate pipeline, allowing construction to proceed while legal challenges continue.
Pipeline project advances in New Mexico, Arizona as review process begins
A proposed 234-mile natural gas pipeline across the Navajo Nation has cleared its first approval hurdle, advancing a project aimed at supplying power markets in the U.S. Southwest.
- EIA: Texas to lead U.S. pipeline construction activity through 2027
- Oil pipeline struck during fiber optic construction spills into L.A. storm drains
- Utility strike at center of Dallas explosion investigation
- Gas line strike destroys three homes in Ohio neighborhood
- $1 billion Ohio River Tunnel project awarded in Pittsburgh