Oil/Gas Pipelines
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.
Liberty, PPM team up to scale CIPL pipeline rehab for gas utilities
Liberty and Progressive Pipeline are partnering to expand CIPL trenchless solutions for natural gas pipeline rehabilitation, targeting aging infrastructure and asset life extension.
Natural gas pipeline blowout prompts evacuation in Louisiana; no injuries reported
A natural gas pipeline blowout in Louisiana prompted evacuations after a pressure buildup caused a release along the line. Emergency crews secured the site and shut down the pipeline, with no injuries reported.
OSHA orders reinstatement after Oklahoma inspector fired over pipeline safety concerns
OSHA has ordered a pipeline inspector reinstated after finding a wrongful termination tied to safety concerns during a gas pipeline project in Oklahoma.
Texas pipeline construction filings show steady buildout across Permian, Gulf Coast
New Texas pipeline construction filings show continued buildout of gas gathering, transmission and distribution systems, with activity concentrated in the Permian Basin and Gulf Coast regions.
Construction begins on NESE pipeline across Northeast urban corridor
Williams has started construction on the NESE pipeline project, advancing a major infrastructure build across the Northeast. The expansion will require complex coordination across urban corridors as work progresses toward a 2027 startup.
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.
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- 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