Pipelines
Phase two of Dimock, Pa., public water project begins with pipeline construction
Pennsylvania American Water begins phase two of Dimock’s public water project, installing six miles of pipeline to replace contaminated private wells in Susquehanna County. Completion is expected by mid-2026.
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.
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.
Kyle, Texas, receives first water from Alliance pipeline, expanding system capacity 27%
The City of Kyle, Texas, has received its first water delivery from the Alliance Water pipeline, adding nearly 27% to its supply. The project supports regional water resiliency across Central Texas.
Los Osos, Calif., water pipeline project still on hold as Army Corps delays approval
A long-awaited pipeline project to connect Los Osos, Calif., to the state water system remains stalled as the Army Corps of Engineers has yet to approve funding. Local officials and Congressman Salud Carbajal are pressing for action.
$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.
SiEnergy to acquire EPCOR Texas Gas for $60 million, expanding utility portfolio
SiEnergy has entered an agreement to acquire EPCOR Texas Gas for $60 million. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2025. EPCOR Texas Gas’s assets include approximately 6,900 metered connections and 353 miles of pipeline that serve 12 communities northeast of Houston.
Congress renews efforts to improve pipeline safety law
The Trump administration appears to be more interested in energizing the federal pipeline safety regulator than the Biden administration ever was. President Trump in late February nominated Paul Roberti to be the administrator of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), a position that Biden left open for his four years in office.
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.
Rehab Spotlight: Trenchless technologies offer new solutions for pipeline rehabilitation
This Rehab Spotlight highlights innovative trenchless technologies from Danby, HammerHead, NuFlow, MaxLiner, Reline America, and more, offering structural and CIPP solutions for aging underground infrastructure.
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.
Louisville Water resumes pipeline project after historic flooding causes delay
Engineers with the Louisville Water Company resumed work April 24 on an extensive pipeline replacement project in Louisville, Kentucky, after historic flooding from a nearby river paused operations, according to the Courier Journal.
BGE refutes claims of pipeline safety risks tied to falsified contractor audit
BGE has rejected claims by the Maryland PSC that its gas pipeline safety was compromised due to a former employee’s falsified inspection. The company insists no systemwide risks exist and defends its disciplinary handling of the matter.
$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.
Corte Madera, Calif., water district plans 13-mile pipeline to boost drought supply
Marin Water moves forward with design and review of a 13-mile underground pipeline to divert Russian River flows into local reservoirs, marking its largest drought resilience project in decades.
Massachusetts awards $1.24 billion for water, wastewater infrastructure projects
Massachusetts awarded $1.24 billion in loans and grants to fund 67 water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the state, supporting clean water, PFAS remediation, and energy efficiency improvements.
Mexico sewer rehab project is diverting untreated wastewater into Tijuana River
A sewer rehabilitation project in Mexico is resulting in untreated sewage being diverted into the Tijuana River at a rate of about five million gallons per day since April 8, according to The Coronado Times. Mexico is working to activate a lift station, to help remove wastewater, and U.S. agencies are assisting to expedite the work.
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.
Traverse Pipeline approved to transport natural gas along 160-mile South Texas–Katy route
WhiteWater and partners MPLX LP, and Enbridge Inc. and Targa Resources Corp. have reached final investment decision to move forward with the construction of the Traverse Pipeline, which will transport up to 1.75 Bcf/d of natural gas along a 160-mile stretch of the Texas Gulf Coast region.
Nicholas Construction to upgrade California’s Mojave River Pipeline with new screen system
Nicholas Construction Inc. has been awarded a nearly $6.3 million contract to build the Mojave River Pipeline Traveling Screen Project, aimed at improving water delivery efficiency and enhancing regional groundwater recharge.
Dresser Utility Solutions acquires pipe-pulling tech firm Kobus
Dresser Utility Solutions has acquired Kobus, a U.S.- and U.K.-based provider of gas and water pipe pulling technology, in a move aimed at expanding Dresser’s infrastructure repair capabilities for utility customers.
Texas’ Midland County voters to weigh $645 million proposal for new water system
Voters in Midland County will soon decide whether to approve a $645 million bond that would fund a major overhaul of the region’s water infrastructure.
Charlottesville, Va., to begin work on 24-inch water line for Rivanna River crossing
The water line installation is part of the South Rivanna River Crossing Pipeline project, which aims to strengthen the region’s drinking water infrastructure.
Private water utility in Superior, Wis., creates snag for lead pipe replacement plans
Former President Biden pledged $1 billion for lead pipe replacement funding across the state of Wisconsin during a visit last year. But, according to Wisconsin Public Radio, the city of Superior's status as a privately-owned water utility has prevented it from accessing federal funds to complete the work.
Willamette River goes sewer overflow-free thanks to Big Pipe system in Portland, Ore.
Portland recently marked a major environmental milestone: one full year without a combined sewer overflow (CSO) into the Willamette River, a testament to the long-term success of the city’s $1.4 billion Big Pipe Project.
Corpus Christi, Texas, approves Mary Rhodes water pipeline upgrades amid Stage 3 drought
The Corpus Christi City Council has approved additional funding for critical infrastructure upgrades to the Mary Rhodes Pipeline, a key water supply system now running at its maximum capacity amid worsening drought conditions.
Greenpeace must pay $667 million to Energy Transfer over pipeline protests, jury finds
A jury announced on Wednesday that Greenpeace is required to pay nearly $667 million in damages to Energy Transfer, a Texas-based pipeline company, due to the environmental group's involvement in protests against construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline in 2016-2017.
Mary Rhodes Pipeline expansion part of ongoing efforts to boost Corpus Christi water supply
Key ongoing projects include expansion of the Mary Rhodes Pipeline — recently awarded Asset Management Project of the Year by Underground Infrastructure Magazine — along with two planned seawater desalination plants and plans to drill new water wells along the Nueces River, Caller Times reported.
48-inch sewer line project begins in Visalia, Calif.
Sewer construction along Shirk Avenue in northwest Visalia is set to begin on March 17 after a weather-related delay. Crews will work through March 21, installing a 400-foot, 48-inch mainline sanitary sewer pipe to expand capacity and support future growth.
- 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