Oil/Gas Pipelines
Michigan, Enbridge clash over Line 5 pipeline jurisdiction before U.S. Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court is weighing a key jurisdictional dispute between Michigan and Enbridge over the future of the Line 5 pipeline, a case that could shape state authority over major energy infrastructure and determine where the shutdown fight moves forward.
DT Midstream advances Viking transmission expansion, interstate pipeline upgrades
DT Midstream has reached final investment decisions on the Viking Gas Transmission expansion and its interstate pipeline modernization program, expanding its pipeline backlog by 50% to $3.4 billion.
Williams seeks FERC OK to begin 55-Mile Southeast pipeline construction
Williams’ Transco has secured its final federal authorization and is asking FERC for a Notice to Proceed on its 55-mile, 42-inch Southeast Supply Enhancement pipeline across Virginia and North Carolina, targeting a March construction start.
Wisconsin judge upholds state permits for Enbridge’s 41-mile Line 5 relocation
A Wisconsin administrative law judge upheld DNR wetland, waterway and water quality permits for Enbridge’s 41-mile Line 5 relocation in northern Wisconsin, clearing a key hurdle for the large-scale underground pipeline project.
Local opposition grows to $272-million Iroquois gas compressor expansion in Connecticut
A proposed $272-million compressor expansion on the Iroquois pipeline is facing mounting local and regulatory resistance in Connecticut, underscoring growing siting challenges for gas infrastructure projects across the Northeast.
Chesapeake Utilities to evaluate gas pipeline serving Virginia’s Eastern Shore
Chesapeake Utilities has been selected to explore a natural gas pipeline expansion to Virginia’s Eastern Shore, a project aimed at improving energy reliability and supporting economic development in a region without existing gas service.
N.Y. lawmakers propose pipeline mapping rules for leak-prone gas lines
New York lawmakers have introduced legislation that would require gas utilities to map and disclose planned work on leak-prone pipelines, potentially reshaping how aging distribution systems are regulated.
Natural gas pipeline explosion near Cameron Parish LNG line injures worker, prompts investigation
A natural gas pipeline connected to an offshore LNG facility exploded in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, injuring one worker and prompting emergency response and a state investigation into the incident.
FERC clears Transco’s 55-mile pipeline across Virginia and the Carolinas
FERC has approved Transco’s 55-mile Southeast Supply Enhancement pipeline expansion, authorizing new large-diameter pipeline and compressor upgrades to add 1.6 MMdth/d of gas capacity across five states.
Dual-threat approach conquers West Texas pipeline challenge
A West Texas pipeline project for Kinetik highlights how 2 Stone Industries combined trenching and HDD methods to complete a 44-mile NGL pipeline under a tight construction timeline.
Gas pipeline rupture in Tyler, Texas prompts evacuations, road closures
A vehicle strike ruptured a natural gas pipeline on Tyler’s west side, forcing evacuations and road closures as crews worked to isolate the line and monitor gas levels. Utility operators shut remote valves to slow the release while emergency responders coordinated traffic control and safety measures.
Olenox begins recommissioning 162-mile pipeline for wet gas service
Olenox Industries Inc. has begun the recommissioning process for a 162-mile pipeline, targeting conversion to a wet gas system capable of producing natural gas liquids and dry gas. The project includes survey work, regulatory reinstatement and plans to integrate pipeline output with on-site power generation.
Phase 1 Alaska LNG pipeline advances with construction awards, pipe supply agreements
Glenfarne is lining up builders, pipe supply and EPCM services as Phase 1 of the 739-mile Alaska LNG pipeline moves toward early execution, with construction targeted to begin this decade.
U.S. firm seeks concession for cross-border gas pipeline in Bosnia
U.S. companies AAFS Infrastructure and Energy have submitted a letter of intent to develop Bosnia and Herzegovina’s proposed Southern Interconnection gas pipeline, a cross-border project that would connect the country to Croatia’s Krk LNG terminal and add new natural gas infrastructure capacity.
Abandonment-in-place proposed for 50 miles of buried pipeline across Texas
Transco has asked FERC for approval to abandon about 50 miles of 24-inch interstate natural gas pipeline in South Texas, launching an environmental review tied to its North Padre Island Lateral project.
PHMSA revises pipeline safety regulations, cutting compliance burdens
PHMSA finalized new pipeline safety and fuel transport rules designed to cut compliance costs, ease infrastructure upgrades and lower energy transportation expenses.
Pennsylvania reviews new permits for pipelines, water systems and subsurface work
Pennsylvania regulators are advancing permits tied to pipelines, water systems, wetlands crossings and underground infrastructure projects, according to new state notices.
Trump's EPA moves to roll back state water permit power under Clean Water Act
The Trump administration has proposed rolling back state and tribal authority under the Clean Water Act, narrowing water quality reviews for federally permitted projects in a move aimed at speeding approval of pipelines and energy infrastructure.
PUC cracks down on One Call violations tied to underground utilities
Pennsylvania’s Public Utility Commission issued more than $232,000 in penalties and education requirements tied to underground utility damage violations reviewed during its December enforcement meeting.
North Dakota gas pipeline project advances to support power growth
Intensity Infrastructure Partners and Rainbow Energy Center have confirmed plans to advance Phase I of a 36-inch North Dakota gas pipeline targeted for early 2029, positioning the project to supply growing power and industrial demand with integrated links to Bakken processing and interstate systems.
Inside Sempra’s 72-mile pipeline with 18 major trenchless crossings
Sempra Infrastructure’s Port Arthur Pipeline Louisiana Connector Project includes 72 miles of 42-inch pipeline and 18 trenchless crossings totaling more than 57,000 feet, making it one of the most complex HDD projects in the region.
Land movement blamed for rupture of 34-inch SoCalGas transmission line
A ruptured 34-inch natural gas transmission line near Interstate 5 in Castaic, California, was likely caused by significant land movement, according to a preliminary investigation by SoCalGas. The incident prompted freeway closures and shelter-in-place orders as crews isolated and repaired the line in a known landslide-prone corridor.
Feds recommend continued use of Iowa-crossing Dakota Access pipeline
Federal regulators have completed the Final EIS for the Dakota Access Pipeline at Lake Oahe, signaling support for continued operations and setting up a formal approval decision in early 2026.
Pipeline expansions from Permian, Gulf Coast key to LNG feedgas growth
Permian and Gulf Coast pipeline expansions will be essential to supplying rising U.S. LNG feedgas demand, with analysts projecting LNG demand could reach 33 billion cubic feet per day by 2030 and climb higher by mid-decade.
Algonquin plans twin HDD crossings under Cape Cod Canal in Mass.
Enbridge’s Algonquin Gas Transmission plans twin HDD crossings beneath the Cape Cod Canal as part of a 5-mile pipeline relocation supporting Massachusetts’ bridge replacement program.
75% of Canadians back new pipeline projects, poll shows
Support for new pipelines is rising across Canada. A new national poll shows three-quarters of Canadians back pipeline construction to coastal export terminals, while a strong majority say approval processes for major infrastructure projects are too slow and need reform.
House passes PERMIT Act to streamline clean water rules for energy, pipeline projects
The U.S. House has passed the PERMIT Act, a bill aimed at streamlining Clean Water Act reviews and cutting project delays for pipelines, energy infrastructure, and utilities. Lawmakers say the reforms will reduce red tape and lower construction costs while maintaining environmental protections.
Alaska LNG wins early federal approval, clearing final permit for 800-mile pipeline
Federal regulators have completed all environmental and permitting reviews for the $40 billion Alaska LNG project, clearing the way for its 800-mile gas pipeline and export terminal.
Pipeline project leads list for North Dakota’s new infrastructure investment program
North Dakota is preparing to make its first in-state Legacy Fund investment, with a proposed Bakken natural gas pipeline emerging as the leading candidate. The state’s new Real Assets Fund is reviewing early projects, with potential funding decisions expected in early 2026.
Pipeline expansion plans in Virginia face calls for full environmental review
Virginia lawmakers are urging FERC to require full environmental impact reviews for proposed Mountain Valley Pipeline Southgate and Transco expansions in Southwest Virginia, citing environmental, safety and cumulative impact concerns.
- Inside Sempra’s 72-mile pipeline with 18 major trenchless crossings
- Trump vetoes bill to finish $1.3 billion Colorado water pipeline
- PHMSA warns of heat risks in aging plastic gas distribution pipelines following deadly Pennsylvania explosion
- Infrastructure failure releases 100,000 gallons of wastewater in Houston; repairs ongoing
- OSHA seeks $1.2 million fine after fatal trench collapse in Connecticut
- Worm-like robot burrows underground to cut power line installation costs
- First tunnel boring machines complete testing for Hudson Tunnel Project
- Infrastructure failure releases 100,000 gallons of wastewater in Houston; repairs ongoing
- Construction jobs stumble into 2026 after weak year
- NWPX grows water infrastructure portfolio with Colorado precast facility