Pipelines
Chesapeake Utilities to build $1.2 billion Florida gas pipeline project
Chesapeake Utilities plans to build the $1.2 billion Florida Energy Pathway, a 24-inch intrastate natural gas pipeline linking Palm Beach and Miami-Dade counties.
155-mile Texas-Louisiana natural gas pipeline gains FAST-41 status
The proposed 155-mile Texas Gateway Project has received FAST-41 permitting status, streamlining federal review of a natural gas pipeline planned across Texas and Louisiana.
BLM approves right-of-way for 220-mile California water pipeline conversion
The Bureau of Land Management has approved a right-of-way allowing conversion of a 220-mile natural gas pipeline into a water conveyance system in Southern California. The project will deliver up to 25,000 acre-feet of water annually from the Mojave Groundwater Bank.
How Riverbend is rebuilding Northeast Texas' regional water supply system
Riverbend Water Resources District is rebuilding its regional water supply system with a new raw water intake, 84-inch transmission pipeline, pump station and regional treatment plant. The Northeast Texas project is designed to improve resiliency, expand capacity and support future municipal and industrial growth.
Trump wants drastic cuts in water infrastructure funding
Federal water infrastructure spending is on the cutting block as Congress starts to work on fiscal 2027 appropriations bills. The Trump administration has proposed drastic cuts to the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds, $1.5 billion and $970 million, respectively, starting Oct. 1, 2026.
Why the HDD industry needs higher professional standards
Editor-in-Chief Robert Carpenter examines the rapid growth of the horizontal directional drilling market and why stronger training, certification and industry standards are critical to its long-term success.
Amarillo weighs support for proposed 70-mile water supply pipeline
Amarillo officials are considering a memorandum of understanding supporting development of CRMWA II, a proposed 70-mile groundwater pipeline that would expand regional water supply infrastructure serving Amarillo and other Texas Panhandle communities.
Great Basin pipeline expansion wins BLM approval in Nevada
A natural gas pipeline expansion in western Nevada has cleared another regulatory hurdle after federal agencies completed environmental review.
Two Missouri River pipeline projects move closer to reality
A U.S. Senate committee has approved legislation providing $20 million for feasibility studies on two proposed Missouri River drinking water pipeline systems serving South Dakota and neighboring states.
$75.5-million HDD contract advances Navajo-Gallup water pipeline project
A $75.5 million HDD contract is advancing a key segment of the Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project, with nearly 10,000 ft of trenchless pipeline set to be installed beneath rivers, arroyos and culturally sensitive areas as part of a broader effort to expand reliable water access across northwestern New Mexico.
$400 million Illinois water pipeline breaks ground
Construction has begun on the $400 million WaterLink project, a 30-mile transmission pipeline that will deliver Lake Michigan water to Montgomery, Oswego and Yorkville, Illinois, by 2028.
Pipeline break threatens water supply across Central Texas communities
A pipeline break near the Leon River Bridge has disrupted water supplies across multiple Central Texas communities, as crews install a temporary bypass and prepare to bore a replacement line beneath the river crossing.
$1.6-billion Florida water project advances with pipeline, plant construction
A $1.6-billion water and wastewater infrastructure program in the Tampa Bay region is moving forward with construction of a new advanced treatment plant, a major pump station and more than 20 miles of large-diameter wastewater and reclaimed water pipelines.
SGA names former PHMSA investigator to lead pipeline safety initiative
Former PHMSA Chief Investigator Tiffany Ziemer has joined SGA Natural Gas Association to lead expanded pipeline safety, regulatory readiness and workforce development efforts for natural gas operators.
Pipeline collapse increases wastewater flows in Tijuana River
A collapse of Tijuana's Parallel Gravity Line has increased wastewater flows into the Tijuana River, prompting emergency repairs and renewed concerns about cross-border sewage management.
Oklahoma’s largest water project breaks ground on 100-mile pipeline
Construction has begun on a major segment of Oklahoma’s 100-mile Second Atoka Pipeline, a water infrastructure project designed to boost capacity, improve redundancy and support long-term growth.
Connecticut receives $27.5 million for lead pipe replacement
Connecticut will receive $27.5 million in federal funding to identify and replace lead service lines, helping communities reduce lead exposure and upgrade aging drinking water infrastructure.
Las Vegas advances multibillion-dollar water pipeline expansion
Southern Nevada officials are moving forward with a multibillion-dollar pipeline and pumping system designed to strengthen water reliability and emergency backup capacity across the Las Vegas valley.
Colorado fuel pipeline spill contaminates tribal groundwater near Animas River
A major gasoline pipeline leak on Southern Ute tribal land in Colorado has contaminated groundwater and raised concerns about aging pipeline infrastructure near the Animas River.
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.
Senate passes PIPELINE Safety Act aimed at strengthening buried utility protection
The Senate has passed the bipartisan PIPELINE Safety Act, advancing new excavation damage prevention measures tied to 811 participation, GIS mapping and buried utility protection.
South Dakota pipeline project faces delays as officials warn of growing water supply risk
Officials warn delays to a proposed South Dakota pipeline could threaten long-term water supply, as the project seeks federal funding for a key feasibility study.
$240-million pipeline plan aims to strengthen Tri-Valley water supply, drought resilience
Zone 7 Water Agency is evaluating a $240 million pipeline project designed to strengthen water supply reliability and drought resilience in California’s Tri-Valley region.
W.A. Rasic advances San Diego $40 million pipeline with 66-inch main, I-8 tunnel
A $40 million San Diego pipeline project is installing a 66-inch water main and tunneling beneath Interstate 8 to improve system reliability and expand infrastructure capacity.
Griffolyn pre-liners improve CIPP performance in pipe rehabilitation
Griffolyn pre-liners are designed to improve CIPP pipe rehabilitation by preventing liner damage, reducing resin washout and enhancing performance in challenging underground conditions.
Tribe challenges Utah groundwater and pipeline project over water rights concerns
The Indian Peaks Band has appealed federal approval of a Utah groundwater and pipeline project, arguing it threatens Tribal water rights and cultural resources.
Everett, Wash., approves $113 million pipeline project to cut sewer overflows
Everett officials approved $113 million for new water, sewer and stormwater pipelines tied to a major storage facility aimed at reducing combined sewer overflows.
Texas city plans reclaimed water pipeline to boost supply amid drought
Kerrville, Texas, is advancing plans for a 1.6-mile reclaimed water pipeline to support indirect potable reuse, aiming to improve long-term water supply reliability as drought conditions persist.
High-risk HDD bore in Calif. pushes precision limits beneath Deep Creek
A high-risk HDD bore beneath Deep Creek in California tested precision drilling, locator performance and real-time problem solving in challenging ground conditions.
Pflugerville targets May shutdown to repair damaged raw water pipeline
Officials in Pflugerville, Texas, are advancing repairs on a damaged 30-inch raw water pipeline after multiple breaks disrupted supply, with Stage 3 restrictions still in place as crews prepare for a coordinated system shutdown.
- Oil pipeline struck during fiber optic construction spills into L.A. storm drains
- Utility strike at center of Dallas explosion investigation
- Gas line strike destroys three homes in Ohio neighborhood
- $1 billion Ohio River Tunnel project awarded in Pittsburgh
- Las Vegas advances multibillion-dollar water pipeline expansion