Pipelines
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.
Trump vetoes bill to finish $1.3 billion Colorado water pipeline
President Trump vetoed legislation to finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit, citing escalating costs, extended repayment terms, and concerns over federal taxpayer exposure for the $1.3 billion water pipeline project.
Washington Watch: Chances are good for new pipeline safety bill
Momentum is building on Capitol Hill for the next federal pipeline safety reauthorization. With bipartisan bills advancing in both the House and Senate, lawmakers appear poised to move a largely consensus-driven package that updates One-Call programs, damage prevention grants and long-delayed PHMSA rulemakings.
Enbridge to pay $2.8 million over Line 3 aquifer breach in Minnesota
Enbridge has agreed to a $2.8 million settlement with Minnesota regulators after construction of the Line 3 pipeline pierced a groundwater aquifer, causing ongoing groundwater flow near Aitkin County. The agreement includes penalties, monitoring, and funding for environmental restoration work as agencies continue managing impacts on surrounding wetlands.
Congress clears path to finish Colorado’s Arkansas Valley Conduit water pipeline
Congress has approved legislation easing financing for the Arkansas Valley Conduit, clearing the way to complete a long-delayed water pipeline serving 39 communities across southeastern Colorado.
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.
Centuri lands nearly $500 million in new North American utility and pipeline contracts
Centuri has secured nearly $500 million in new electric, gas and telecom infrastructure awards across North America, pushing its 2025 bookings above $4.3 billion. The new contracts include major gas distribution, pipeline replacement and substation upgrade projects in the U.S. and Canada.
New pipelines to end West Odessa’s long wait for running water
Texas lawmakers approved $17 million to build new pipelines and bring running water to residents in West Odessa, marking the first major step toward solving long-standing infrastructure gaps in the unincorporated area.
Zoning showdown: SCWA claims immunity as North Fork pipeline review advances
The Suffolk County Water Authority has ruled its 12-mile North Fork water main project exempt from Riverhead’s zoning and land-use review—setting up a major jurisdictional clash as the pipeline enters a full environmental impact study. Riverhead disputes the finding and is weighing legal action.
New agreement brings advanced pipeline integrity tools to the Canadian market
PipeSense has entered the Canadian pipeline market through a new partnership with Indigenous-owned Monitor Emissions Inc., bringing advanced leak detection, pig-tracking, and hydrotesting technologies to operators nationwide.
Swampy installation didn't bog down Petro Plant's water supply pipeline rehab
Not even a swampy bog, buildings or deeply buried gas and water lines could stop a major Canadian oil producer from quickly rehabilitating a 4,000-foot-long deteriorated water supply line. The solution for installing the desperately needed new pipeline was to go deep using trenchless technology and a composite high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe.
Final pipe installed on $640 million Queensland water pipeline linking Fitzroy River to Gladstone
The final pipe has been installed on Queensland’s 73-mile Fitzroy to Gladstone Pipeline, a $640 million U.S. project to secure long-term water supplies for Central Queensland. Water is expected to begin flowing in 2026.
Stopping hydrate plugs: How operators can pinpoint pipeline blockages and restore flow
Hydrate plugs can halt pipeline operations and raise safety risks. This guide explains how high-frequency pressure analytics and AI help operators locate obstructions quickly, target remediation, and cut downtime in midstream systems.
California groundwater agency seeks $5 million in federal funding for 50-mile pipeline project
The Indian Wells Valley Groundwater Authority is seeking $5 million in federal funding as part of a $200 million plan to build a 50-mile water pipeline connecting Ridgecrest, Calif., to the State Water Project. The project aims to stabilize groundwater supplies and meet long-term sustainability goals under California’s SGMA program.
North Texas begins 11-mile Cedar Creek pipeline overhaul to prevent PCCP failures
Tarrant Regional Water District has kicked off a major upgrade to North Texas’ raw water system, replacing 11 miles of aging PCCP with 90–102 inch welded steel pipe between Mansfield and Midlothian. The $155 million Cedar Creek Section 2 project aims to prevent future failures, boost capacity and strengthen regional water reliability through 2028.
California city to replace 5.5 miles of downtown water, sewer mains in Phase II
Oceanside will begin Phase II of its downtown utility overhaul in early 2026, replacing more than 5.5 miles of water and sewer mains and adding nearly 1 mile of recycled-water pipe in a $30 million project over two years.
$700 million pipeline upgrade modernizes 51 miles of Wisconsin infrastructure
A $700 million pipeline replacement project in Wisconsin has been completed, modernizing 51 miles of infrastructure and upgrading compressor and meter stations across six communities. The two-year effort generated $1.1 billion in economic output and supports growing natural gas demand across the state.
Navajo-Gallup project brings long-awaited water infrastructure to New Mexico
The Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project is bringing long-awaited clean water infrastructure to Navajo Nation communities in New Mexico and Arizona. The $143 million project includes more than 35 miles of pipeline, multiple HDD crossings, and new storage tanks, with completion targeted for 2029.
PEMEX completes pipeline repair and cleanup in Veracruz following containment breach
PEMEX has completed repair and remediation work on a pipeline in northern Veracruz after intense rainfall caused a containment breach near Álamo Temapache, affecting roughly 8 km of the surrounding area.
Florida crews drill 5,000-foot HDD water line beneath East Bay
Bay County crews are drilling a 5,000-foot water line beneath East Bay to replace an aging bridge-mounted pipe and secure water supply for Tyndall Air Force Base and Mexico Beach. The $6.4 million HDD project is one of the longest of its kind in the U.S.
Court rejects Green River pipeline plan to move Utah water to Colorado
The Utah Supreme Court has unanimously rejected a plan to export 55,000 acre-feet of Green River water to Colorado, ruling that the developer failed to prove the water could be put to beneficial use outside Utah.
New Mexico, Wyoming, Utah propose new gas routes to expand U.S., tribal infrastructure reach
Western States and Tribal Nations have released a new roadmap proposing two infrastructure routes to expand Rocky Mountain natural gas delivery to U.S. and Asian markets.
Enbridge begins construction on Tennessee’s 122-mile Ridgeline gas pipeline
Enbridge has started construction on its 122-mile Ridgeline Expansion Project in Tennessee, expanding its East Tennessee Natural Gas system to supply TVA’s Kingston Fossil Plant replacement.
Iowa counties petition U.S. Supreme Court over pipeline safety authority
Story and Shelby counties in Iowa have petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to review their case challenging federal preemption of local pipeline safety ordinances — the latest development in a multiyear legal dispute involving Summit Carbon Solutions and its planned carbon sequestration pipeline across the state.
Vortex expands pipeline rehab capabilities with PrimeLine acquisition
Vortex Companies has acquired PrimeLine Products to expand its small-diameter trenchless pipe rehabilitation solutions and strengthen customer support nationwide.
Warren Environmental launches new tech for next-level SIPP pipe rehabilitation
Warren Environmental has introduced 301-CF, a new epoxy product designed for spray-in-place polymer (SIPP) pipe rehabilitation that incorporates carbon fiber reinforcement. The launch expands the company’s 301 Series, which has been widely used for underground infrastructure rehabilitation projects.
Canada eyes new pipelines to boost energy security, cut U.S. reliance
Canada is moving ahead with new pipeline projects to boost energy security and cut reliance on U.S. imports. Recent expansions like Trans Mountain and Coastal GasLink highlight growing investment in domestic and LNG export capacity.
Baraboo, Wis., turns to HDD, HDPE conduit for emergency fiber network
In Baraboo, Wis., HDD and HDPE conduit played a critical role in expanding the city’s emergency fiber network. Local manufacturer Teel Plastics supplied 12,000 feet of conduit for a fire and EMS project, keeping the installation on schedule and protecting the city’s historic downtown.
Thornton restarts construction on disputed 70-mile northern Colo. water pipeline
Thornton, Colorado has resumed construction on its 70-mile water pipeline after years of legal disputes. The project, among the state’s largest infrastructure efforts, will connect Poudre River water rights to a new treatment facility and is slated for completion in 2028.
Azuria grants first license for EPA-approved trenchless CTPS pipeline rehab
Azuria Water Solutions has granted its first license for Close Tolerance Pipe Slurrification (CTPS), the only EPA-approved trenchless method for asbestos-cement pipeline replacement, to Basaraba Excavating in North Dakota. The partnership promises safer, cost-effective, and sustainable water infrastructure renewal.
- Fatal trench collapse halts sewer construction in Massachusetts; two workers hospitalized
- Alaska LNG pipeline could require 7,000 workers at peak construction, developers say
- Ohio trench collapse kills one worker, injures two during pipe installation
- Elon Musk's Boring Co. fined for dumping drilling waste into Vegas sewer system
- $1.4 billion Midwest pipeline expansion to move more Canadian oil to U.S. Gulf
- Glenfarne Alaska LNG targets late-2026 construction start for 807-mile pipeline project
- Fatal trench collapse halts sewer construction in Massachusetts; two workers hospitalized
- Massive water line failure leaves majority of Waterbury without service
- Infrastructure failure releases 100,000 gallons of wastewater in Houston; repairs ongoing
- Pennsylvania American Water launches interactive map to identify, replace lead water service lines