Oil/Gas Pipelines
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.
$900 million Northwoods pipeline expansion approved to serve Midwest growth
TC Energy approved its $900 million Northwoods expansion project to add 0.4 Bcf/d of natural gas capacity in the U.S. Midwest by 2029.
Gas pipeline installed before the Great Chicago Fire removed from service
A 164-year-old gas pipeline installed before the Great Chicago Fire has been removed from service beneath Wabash Avenue as part of Peoples Gas’ downtown Chicago infrastructure upgrade.
Judge rules U.S. government owes nearly $28 million to North Dakota for pipeline protests
A federal judge awarded North Dakota nearly $28 million from the U.S. government to cover costs tied to the Dakota Access pipeline protests, citing federal negligence during the 2016-2017 demonstrations.
Gas leak, water main break cause evacuations in downtown Dallas
Residents from a 12-story high-rise apartment building in downtown Dallas were forced to evacuate and streets were closed after a gas leak and water main break Monday afternoon, according to Dallas Fire-Rescue and reported by WFAA News.
$182 million natural gas pipeline replacement project begins in Southeast Michigan
Consumers Energy has launched its $182 million Four Cities Metro Pipeline project to upgrade aging gas infrastructure in metro Detroit, enhancing service reliability through 2029.
U.S. Army Corps moves to expedite Line 5 tunnel under Trump’s emergency order
The proposed tunnel for an oil and gas pipeline under the Straits of Mackinac has faced continued opposition from environmental groups. President Trump issued an order declaring an “energy emergency” in the early days of his second administration, calling on projects such as Line 5 to move forward at rapid pace.
Repairs begin on struck ANR pipeline, but more work ahead for Michigan Gas Utilities
TC Energy is responding to a third-party line strike that damaged a section of its ANR Pipeline System near Fennville, Michigan, on April 9, causing a gas outage in the area.
FERC signs off on 122-mile Tennessee gas pipeline with new lateral, header lines
FERC approves Enbridge subsidiary East Tennessee Natural Gas's $1.1 billion Ridgeline Expansion Project to supply TVA's new power plant in Tennessee with up to 300,000 Dth/day of natural gas.
Williams completes two Transco expansions, boosting gas supply in Southeast
Williams has announced the successful commissioning of the Southeast Energy Connector in Alabama and the Texas to Louisiana Energy Pathway along the Gulf Coast. These fully contracted expansions of the existing Transco pipeline were strategically designed and built to reduce land use and minimize community and environmental impact while delivering additional natural gas volumes to the region.
Tribes withdraw Line 5 tunnel cooperation in protest of Trump’s “energy emergency” declaration
According to Interlochen Public Radio (IPR), six native tribes in Michigan have withdrawn their support as cooperating agencies for the Line 5 tunnel project in a formal letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Attempts to fast-track the project under President Trump's "energy emergency" declaration have amplified concerns on potential impacts from construction.
Ottawa, Canada contractor strikes 11 gas lines over 15-month span during tunnel, pipeline work
Thomas Cavanagh Construction Limited has pleaded guilty to five safety violations after damaging multiple gas lines during a series of tunnel and pipeline upgrade projects in Ottawa.
Williams Cos. highlights underground infrastructure’s role in surging natural gas demand at UIC 2025
At the Underground Infrastructure Conference on March 5, Glenn Koch, Vice President-Project Execution at Williams Co., addressed the growing demand for natural gas and the role underground infrastructure will play in meeting energy needs.
South Dakota governor signs bill banning eminent domain for carbon pipeline
South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden has signed HB 1052 into law, protecting landowners' property rights by prohibiting the use of eminent domain for pipelines transporting carbon oxide.
HYLAN launches new gas & pipeline division to transform infrastructure solutions
HYLAN, a market-leading provider of full-service turnkey communications solutions, electrical infrastructure design, and utility construction services, is expanding its capabilities with the launch of its new Pipeline Division.
Williams highlights infrastructure’s role in surging gas demand at UIC 2025
At UIC 2025, Williams Co. VP Glenn Koch outlined how underground infrastructure and natural gas storage are critical to meeting surging U.S. energy demand, driven by data centers and peak-day power needs.
Trump calls for Keystone XL pipeline revival, but developer has moved on
President Donald Trump’s recent executive order has revived discussions about the 1,200-mile Keystone XL pipeline, a long-debated oil project that has faced political and environmental scrutiny.
Ameren Illinois to invest $140 million in natural gas pipeline replacement program
Ameren Illinois plans to invest nearly $140 million in 2025 to upgrade its natural gas transmission system across four Illinois counties. The upgrades aim to enhance system resilience and meet federal pipeline regulations.
Illinois overhauls Peoples Gas pipeline program, mandates focus on high-risk pipes
The ICC’s decision marks a major regulatory shift, replacing Peoples Gas’ over-budget modernization program with a strict mandate to remove high-risk cast iron and ductile iron pipes in Chicago by 2035. With potential financial penalties and oversight from a newly appointed Safety Monitor, this ruling directly impacts pipeline safety, utility operations, and future rate considerations.
Maryland lawmakers push to curb BGE pipeline spending, citing safety and cost concerns
Maryland lawmakers and regulators are raising concerns over Baltimore Gas & Electric’s (BGE) multibillion-dollar pipeline replacement program, citing rising costs for consumers and questions about its effectiveness in improving safety.
AI's impact on pipeline construction: Transforming productivity and safety
Artificial Intelligence is all the rage. Nearly all of the discussion is how efficiently it can perform repetitive tasks, forecasting, etc. There are fears, as well, that AI will displace humans and their jobs.
Washington Watch: Trump regulatory changes afoot for pipelines
Trump’s regulatory changes could impact pipeline approvals, with shifts in key environmental laws. Expected revisions to NEPA, the Clean Water Act, and methane regulations could accelerate or delay projects, depending on the new administration’s stance.
FERC reinstates certificate for Williams' Transco Pipeline's expansion project
The U.S. energy regulator has reinstated the certificate for Williams Companies' Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line (Transco) on Friday, the company said on Monday, which would allow the expansion of the project.
PHMSA proposes tougher safety rules for carbon dioxide pipelines
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has unveiled a proposal to strengthen safety requirements for carbon dioxide (CO₂) and hazardous liquid pipelines.
Kinder Morgan AZ, NV fuel pipelines resume service after 2-day shutdown due to LA fires
According to The Arizona Republic, fuel pipelines serving Arizona reopened Friday morning after a two-day shutdown made necessary by wildfire-driven power outages in Southern California.
Phillips 66 adds 1,235 miles of pipelines in $2.2 billion EPIC NGL acquisition
Phillips 66 has agreed to acquire EPIC Y-Grade GP, LLC and EPIC Y-Grade, LP, which include natural gas liquids (NGL) pipelines, fractionation facilities, and distribution systems. The $2.2 billion cash deal is expected to close following regulatory approval and customary conditions.
- Authorities investigating trench collapse that killed worker in Ashburn, Va.
- NTSB publishes preliminary report on fatal gas pipeline explosion in Lexington, Mo.
- Mass. governor slams Trump for ‘dangerous delay’ of $50 million in lead pipe replacement funds
- Ditch Witch West sells first Bulldog trencher to speed up undergrounding work along West Coast
- Centuri awarded nearly $400 million for U.S. gas infrastructure work
- Maryland lawmakers push to curb BGE pipeline spending, citing safety and cost concerns
- Charlottesville, Va., to begin work on 24-inch water line for Rivanna River crossing
- Mass. governor slams Trump for ‘dangerous delay’ of $50 million in lead pipe replacement funds
- City of Albuquerque halts fiber optic construction in response to damage, complaints
- Pasadena, Calif., undergrounding project could take 500 years to finish