Oil/Gas Pipelines
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.
FERC removes rule delaying pipeline construction during rehearing requests
The decision, supported by major midstream operators, is expected to streamline natural gas project timelines and remove up to 150 days of potential delay under prior procedures.
$2.3 billion approved to construct 236-mile Texas-to-Gulf gas pipeline
ARM Energy and PIMCO have announced a $2.3 billion investment in the Mustang Express Pipeline, a 236-mile system connecting Texas natural gas hubs to the Port Arthur LNG corridor. The project will add 2.5 Bcf/d of capacity by 2029, strengthening U.S. LNG export infrastructure and Gulf Coast energy connectivity.
FERC finds MVP Southgate expansion may be redundant, no significant environmental impact
FERC’s environmental assessment of the Mountain Valley Pipeline Southgate Amendment Project finds no significant environmental harm but questions the need for the 31-mile Virginia-to-North Carolina expansion, citing overlap with Williams’ proposed Southeast Supply Enhancement Project.
Judge weighs permit challenge to Enbridge’s $450 million Line 5 reroute
An administrative law judge is reviewing challenges to state permits for Enbridge’s $450 million Line 5 pipeline reroute, a 41-mile project designed to move the line around the Bad River tribe’s reservation in northern Wisconsin.
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.
Idaho approves burial of Snake River gas pipeline to replace aging span
The Bureau of Land Management has approved plans to relocate and bury a natural gas pipeline under Idaho’s Snake River, replacing an aging aboveground span near American Falls.
Canada eyes new pipelines to boost energy security, cut U.S. reliance
Canada is moving ahead with new pipeline projects to boost energy security and cut reliance on U.S. imports. Recent expansions like Trans Mountain and Coastal GasLink highlight growing investment in domestic and LNG export capacity.
New Mexico Gas expands service with 13-mile pipeline near La Plata
New Mexico Gas Company has started building a 13-mile pipeline extension to deliver natural gas to the San Juan County Industrial Park near La Plata, N.M., with work continuing through December.
DOT awards $86 million to states for pipeline safety oversight
DOT has announced $86 million in grants for state pipeline safety programs, supporting inspections of more than 85% of the U.S. pipeline network.
Court backs FERC, denies challenge to Puerto Rico gas pipeline
The D.C. Circuit has denied environmental groups’ challenge to a Puerto Rico pipeline, ruling FERC’s decision not to block construction reflected unreviewable enforcement discretion.
AMPP welcomes House passage of PIPES Act, emphasizing pipeline safety and corrosion control
The U.S. House has passed the bipartisan Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025, reauthorizing PHMSA’s pipeline safety programs. The bill strengthens standards for corrosion control, excavation damage prevention, workforce training, and hydrogen pipeline safety.
U.S. DOJ defends Enbridge’s Line 5 pipeline in Michigan dispute
The U.S. Justice Department has filed a statement of interest backing Enbridge in its fight with Michigan over the Line 5 pipeline, arguing the state overstepped federal pipeline safety authority and interfered with U.S.–Canada treaty obligations.
Transco, MVP clash over competing pipeline projects in North Carolina
Transco and Mountain Valley Pipeline are in a heated contest for North Carolina’s gas market, with FERC weighing overlapping projects.
Trans-Alaska pipeline decision to come by end of 2025, project leader says
A significant decision regarding the construction of the 807-mile trans-Alaska natural gas pipeline is anticipated by year-end, according to Rex Cannon, co-president of 8 Star Alaska, who spoke at the recent Alaska Oil and Gas Association conference. If successful, the project could resolve over 50 years of delays involving various developers.
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.
Trump PHMSA aims to ease pipeline safety rules
The Trump administration has started down a path, which could be a slow one given the agency’s past performance, to ease the burden of safety rules on the gas pipeline industry.
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.
- Three Houston workers killed by hydrogen sulfide leak during sewer repair
- Trump's tariffs drive $33 million cost increase for Cincinnati sewer project
- TxDOT advances massive drainage tunnel beneath I-35 in Austin
- Funding approved for $1.3 billion, 60-mile water reuse system in southern Utah
- Is the Boring Company tunneling blind in Nashville? Experts warn rock tests fall short