Oil/Gas Pipelines
Line 5 Tunnel Project faces scrutiny over 'lacking' environmental impact assessment
Michigan environmental groups have called for a more comprehensive review of the Line 5 Tunnel proposal, citing concerns that the state is not fully assessing its environmental impact. The Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) confirmed that their analysis does not include the effects of tunneling through the Straits of Mackinac.
450-mile, 42-in. Permian-to-Gulf gas pipeline approved for 2028 service
Final investment decision clears a 450-mile, 42-in. Permian-to-Gulf gas line to the Katy area; WhiteWater will construct and operate, with service targeted for mid-2028.
State greenlights key step for North Dakota natural gas pipeline
The North Dakota Industrial Commission has directed the Pipeline Authority to begin contract talks with WBI Energy Transmission to secure capacity for a new natural gas pipeline.
Toronto landscaper pleads guilty in striking Enbridge gas pipeline
Ontario-based Orin Landscaping Inc. has pleaded guilty to striking and damaging a natural gas pipeline operated by Enbridge. This marks the second guilty plea this year for pipeline strikes in Ontario. The company was found guilty of an offence under Ontario Regulation 210/01 of the Technical Standards and Safety Act, 2000.
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.
Eversource replacing 18,600 feet of Danbury, Conn., gas pipelines with modern plastic
Eversource is replacing 18,600 feet of aging natural gas lines in Danbury, Conn., with durable plastic pipe to improve safety, reduce leaks, and enhance long-term service reliability.
Canada seeks study for new pipelines, infrastructure to bolster energy security
Ontario has requested a feasibility study to build new oil and gas pipelines connecting the region with Alberta. According to Ontario Premier Doug Ford, new pipelines and rail lines are essential to boost Canada's access to energy, as well as economic stability.
$5.3 billion, 516-mile pipeline to connect Texas to Arizona through New Mexico
Energy Transfer approved a $5.3 billion expansion of its Transwestern Pipeline to move 1.5 Bcf/d of natural gas from Texas' Permian to Arizona and New Mexico, targeting growing demand in the Southwest.
Court upholds FERC approval of 1,000-foot border link in Texas-to-Mexico pipeline plan
A federal appeals court upheld FERC’s approval of a 1,000-foot border pipeline linking West Texas’s Permian Basin to Mexico, rejecting challenges from environmental groups over broader oversight and environmental review.
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.
Federal court greenlights Crow Creek Gas pipeline construction in Idaho-Wyoming
A federal court cleared construction of the 48-mile Crow Creek natural gas pipeline between Idaho and Wyoming, rejecting environmental groups’ request to halt the project after the Forest Service’s supplemental review.
BLM reviewing application for 122-mile Ridgeline gas pipeline in Tennessee
The BLM is reviewing an application for the 122-mile Ridgeline Expansion Pipeline in Tennessee, proposed to supply gas to TVA’s Kingston Fossil Plant as it shifts from coal to LNG.
NY Environmental Dept. to review two previously rejected pipeline projects
New York's Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is conducting a second review of two natural gas pipeline propositions. Both pipelines in question were denied previously denied permits by the DEC. Strong opponents of the projects claim the pipelines could compromise water quality throughout the state.
Public meeting held on proposed DeLa Express gas pipeline project
Community groups gathered in Beaumont, Texas for an informational meeting on the proposed DeLa Express Pipeline, 12 News Now reported. A massive planned natural gas pipeline project, the DeLa Express could affect Jefferson County property owners.
EGLE opens public comment phase for Line 5 tunnel project
Michigan's Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has opened a public comment period for the Enbridge Line 5 tunnel project in the Straits of Mackinac. According to WLNS 6 News, members of the public can submit comments until Aug 29, with the EGLE launching a full review of the project this week.
208-mile underground gas pipeline proposed across Mississippi, Alabama
Tennessee Gas has proposed a 208-mile underground natural gas pipeline across Mississippi and Alabama, with portions to be installed using horizontal directional drilling to minimize surface disruption.
Pipeline safety enforcement sees steep drop in Trump’s second term
According to regulatory filings, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has shown a steep drop in enforcement cases since Trump took office in January. Bloomberg Law reported that President Trump’s efforts to drive efficiencies in government branches have resulted in the record low for pipeline safety regulations.
Columbia Gas completes West Virginia pipeline expansion to boost local gas supply
Columbia Gas Transmission has placed its Eastern Panhandle Expansion Project in service, strengthening natural gas delivery in Morgan County, West Virginia.
Chesapeake, AEP to build intrastate gas pipeline to support data center
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation has entered into an agreement with American Electric Power (AEP) to construct and operate an intrastate natural gas pipeline in central Ohio. The new transmission infrastructure represents a capital investment of approximately $10 million and is expected to deliver reliable natural gas to power on-site electricity generation to a new data center in the first half of 2027.
344-mile gas pipeline planned across North Dakota to expand capacity
Intensity Infrastructure and Rainbow Energy plan a 344-mile natural gas pipeline from the Bakken to eastern North Dakota, aiming to boost in-state energy use and revenues.
Columbia Gas plans spring line replacement through Upper Arlington, Ohio
Columbia Gas will begin replacing aging high-pressure pipelines in Upper Arlington next spring as part of a regional safety upgrade, the utility told city officials.
PHMSA withdraws pipeline inspection guidance, citing overreach
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has withdrawn a Biden-era advisory bulletin tied to the 2020 PIPES Act, citing federal overreach and excessive regulatory burdens on the pipeline industry.
Proposed Montana gas pipeline advances to BLM review stage
The Bureau of Land Management is conducting an accelerated review of a proposed 74-mile natural gas pipeline between Helena and Three Forks, Montana, aimed at expanding regional gas capacity.
Most new U.S. gas pipelines set to serve LNG exports, report says
A new report finds that 80% of planned U.S. natural gas pipeline capacity—totaling 99 Bcf/d—is geared toward liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports rather than domestic energy needs, raising concerns over long-term emissions and consumer energy costs.
Inside Infrastructure: Pipeline safety debate continues, construction fully engaged
The issue of pipeline safety, especially with regard to preventing damage to underground facilities during excavation, is a longstanding priority of the excavation construction industry. Although pipeline safety legislation has traditionally been bipartisan, battles over climate change and other peripheral issues have polarized the pipeline safety debate and obstructed efforts to move a bill through the legislative process and enacted into law.
290-mile gas pipeline expansion proposed across Georgia, Alabama and South Carolina
Kinder Morgan is planning a multibillion-dollar expansion of its South System 4 pipeline network, adding 14 new natural gas lines spanning 290 miles across Georgia and neighboring states, along with compressor station upgrades and new metering infrastructure.
I Squared Capital acquires stake in Permian MXP natural gas pipeline
I Squared Capital, together with MPLX LP, and Enbridge Inc., has agreed to acquire a significant equity interest in the Matterhorn Express Pipeline (MXP), a 2.5 billion cubic feet per day (Bcfd) natural gas pipeline connecting the Permian basin to key Texas demand centers and U.S. Gulf Coast LNG export terminals.
Tallgrass to build new Permian-to-Rockies pipeline, targets 2028 startup
Tallgrass secures anchor shippers for a proposed Permian-to-Rockies pipeline, aiming to move up to 2.4 Bcf/d of natural gas by late 2028 and link into its decarbonization network.
Arclight acquires 25% interest in Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America
ArcLight has acquired a 25% interest in Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America (NGPL), a strategic natural gas infrastructure system. As a result of the transaction, ArcLight will become the largest owner of NGPL with a 62.5% economic ownership interest, alongside its strategic partner Kinder Morgan.
NTSB publishes preliminary report on fatal gas pipeline explosion in Lexington, Mo.
The U.S. National Transportation and Safety Board (NTSB) has published a preliminary report concerning a fatal gas pipeline explosion that occurred last month in Lexington, Missouri. The explosion occurred after a subcontractor installing a fiber optic line drilled into an unmarked section of a capped underground gas distribution main located near residences.
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- $5.3 billion, 516-mile pipeline to connect Texas to Arizona through New Mexico
- Tunnel boring continues under Chesapeake Bay for $3.9 billion HRBT Expansion project
- Judge approves construction for key portion of $485 million pipeline in Larimer County, Colo.
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- 31 workers rescued after LA tunnel partially collapses
- Ohio Supreme Court rules sewer line location isn’t a ‘defect’ in property dispute
- Faulconer Construction begins rock blasting for water pipeline project in Charlottesville, Va.
- $5.3 billion, 516-mile pipeline to connect Texas to Arizona through New Mexico