Pipelines

Work begins on Nebraska’s $36 million water pipeline linking Platte, Missouri River supplies

Lincoln has started construction on a $36 million transmission main to connect its Platte River supply with a planned Missouri River source, a key step in the city’s Water 2.0 initiative.

Hawaii County begins $31 million Pāhala wastewater pipeline to retire cesspools by 2027

Hawaii County has launched construction on a $30.9 million wastewater system in Pāhala to eliminate large-capacity cesspools under a federal mandate. Work includes sewer line installation, property hookups, and road restoration.

Texas’ Webb County launches long-awaited rural water pipeline project

Webb County has broken ground on a long-anticipated water pipeline along U.S. Highway 59, a project designed to bring dependable water service to rural areas.

Bonatti to lead pipeline EPC work for Pacifico Mexinol project

Transition Industries has signed a contract with Bonatti for critical infrastructure on the Pacifico Mexinol project in Sinaloa, Mexico. Bonatti will perform detailed engineering, procurement, construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and startup for the methanol transfer and vapor recovery underground pipelines and dual fiber optic cables between the Methanol main process plant and the Mexinol port site.

Eversource replacing 18,600 feet of Danbury, Conn., gas pipelines with modern plastic

Eversource is replacing 18,600 feet of aging natural gas lines in Danbury, Conn., with durable plastic pipe to improve safety, reduce leaks, and enhance long-term service reliability.

Summit Carbon Solutions hires new CEO, continues push for CO2 pipeline

Summit Carbon Solutions has appointed industry veteran Joe Griffin as its new CEO, as the company continues to seek approval for a $9 billion carbon capture pipeline project that would span five states, The Des Moines Register reported.

$5.3 billion, 516-mile pipeline to connect Texas to Arizona through New Mexico

Energy Transfer approved a $5.3 billion expansion of its Transwestern Pipeline to move 1.5 Bcf/d of natural gas from Texas' Permian to Arizona and New Mexico, targeting growing demand in the Southwest.

Canada city works to fast-track $100 million water pipeline amid years-long drought

The City of Dawson Creek, British Columbia, is actively pursuing a plan to expedite the development of a water pipeline, estimated to cost around $100 million, due to an ongoing and severe drought that threatens the city's primary drinking water source.

2,355-foot pipeline under Washington’s Snake River to be replaced using HDD

Marathon Petroleum is preparing to replace a 2,355-foot petroleum pipeline beneath Washington’s Snake River using horizontal directional drilling, with Michels Trenchless leading the $2.2 million project.

Faulconer Construction begins rock blasting for water pipeline project in Charlottesville, Va.

Controlled blasting has kicked off on Old Rio Mills Road as part of Rivanna’s $6 million water pipeline project to serve the Route 29 North area, with temporary road closures planned for safety.

W.A. Rasic Construction wins major subcontract for $630 million LA tunnel

W.A. Rasic Construction has been selected by Dragados USA to install 144-inch pipeline segments for the $630 million Joint Water Pollution Control Plant Effluent Outfall Tunnel in Los Angeles County, enhancing regional wastewater infrastructure and seismic resilience.

Aqua New Jersey begins $12.4 million lead pipe replacement in Phillipsburg, Blackwood

Aqua New Jersey is replacing more than 2,500 lead service lines in Phillipsburg and Blackwood through a $12.4 million project funded by NJ I Bank.

Folsom, Calif., begins 24-inch water pipeline project to boost reliability

Folsom, Calif., has started building a 24-inch water pipeline to improve service reliability and support growth in the city’s expanding southern area.

Wausau, Wis., scales up lead pipe replacement using EquiFlow partnership model

The program aims to replace approximately 8,000 lead service lines that supply drinking water to homes in Wausau. In its first year, the initiative replaced 605 lead lines, 11 times the city’s prior record of 55 in a single year.

World's longest desalinated water pipeline begins operating in Morocco

Morocco’s OCP Green Water (OGW) has put its J2K pipeline into service two years ahead of schedule, the company announced. Spanning more than 124 mi (200 km), the J2K pipeline supplies the world’s largest phosphate mine with desalinated water, and its capacity enables coverage of Khouribga’s potable water needs.

Crews complete undersea wastewater pipeline to boost New Zealand infrastructure

Tunnel boring wraps up on $22 million Clarks Beach wastewater outfall in New Zealand, marking a major step in expanding the region’s underground water infrastructure.

208-mile underground gas pipeline proposed across Mississippi, Alabama

Tennessee Gas has proposed a 208-mile underground natural gas pipeline across Mississippi and Alabama, with portions to be installed using horizontal directional drilling to minimize surface disruption.

UK’s Joseph Gallagher Ltd wins $67 million trenchless construction contract

London-based civil engineering & tunneling firm Joseph Gallagher Limited (JGL) has been awarded a contract to perform trenchless construction for the HyNet North West carbon capture project. JGL’s scope of work covers the design and construction of 53 trenchless crossings across a ~22 mi (35 km) pipeline route.

Columbia Gas completes West Virginia pipeline expansion to boost local gas supply

Columbia Gas Transmission has placed its Eastern Panhandle Expansion Project in service, strengthening natural gas delivery in Morgan County, West Virginia.

Judge approves construction for key portion of $485 million pipeline in Larimer County, Colo.

A state judge in Colorado has ruled in favor of the City of Thornton to construct a portion of its water pipeline project through Larimer County. Nonprofit group Save the Poudre had previously filed a lawsuit seeking to stop pipeline construction through the county, citing environmental concerns.

Williams’ Northeast gas pipeline revived as New York reopens review process

New York regulators are reexamining the Northeast Supply Enhancement pipeline after previously denying permits. Williams' gas project could reshape the state’s energy infrastructure as federal and state policies collide.

135 miles of natural gas infrastructure to be upgraded throughout Michigan

Consumers Energy is updating its statewide natural gas system with 135 miles of major construction projects in 15 Michigan communities this summer, the company announced on Monday. The ongoing construction work will replace existing cast iron and steel pipelines, some of which are more than a century old.

Flint, Mich., struggles to finish lead pipe replacement nearly a decade after crisis

Nearly 10 years after its water crisis, Flint, Mich., is still working to replace all lead service lines, highlighting delays, poor recordkeeping, and trust issues.

Harrisburg, Pa., house blast triggers PUC complaints over pipeline-safety lapses

The Pennsylvania PUC has filed formal complaints against UGI Utilities and Pronto Plumbing, alleging violations of pipeline safety and excavation regulations after a 2022 gas pipeline strike led to a house explosion near Harrisburg.

344-mile gas pipeline planned across North Dakota to expand capacity

Intensity Infrastructure and Rainbow Energy plan a 344-mile natural gas pipeline from the Bakken to eastern North Dakota, aiming to boost in-state energy use and revenues.

PHMSA publishes advisory bulletin on pipeline safety

Perhaps in an effort to convince Congress to lay off, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) just issued an advisory bulletin to promote the implementation of pipeline safety management systems (PSMS) by regulated pipeline owners and operators.

Emergency pipeline repair completed in Santa Maria, Calif.; water flows resume

Emergency repairs to the State Water pipeline that supplies Santa Maria, California, have been completed, allowing for the resumption of normal water usage, according to the Santa Maria Times. Deliveries from the State Water Project resumed on Sunday after a prompt response from the Central Coast Water Authority and the California Department of Water Resources.

Proposed Montana gas pipeline advances to BLM review stage

The Bureau of Land Management is conducting an accelerated review of a proposed 74-mile natural gas pipeline between Helena and Three Forks, Montana, aimed at expanding regional gas capacity.

TDW gains strategic investment to expand pipeline infrastructure services

T.D. Williamson (TDW), a global expert in pipeline infrastructure technology and services, has secured a strategic investment from funds managed by Apollo. TDW holds more than 500 registered patents, including innovations in advanced isolation, integrated pigging, in-line integrity assessment and repair—deployed across both infrastructure and utility end markets.

Construction underway for $1.4 billion, 60-mile water pipeline in Chicago

Officials in Chicago announced the start of construction on a 60-mile transmission pipeline which will transport water from Lake Michigan to around 250,000 residents in surrounding communities. The total project cost is estimated at around $1.4 billion, NBC5 Chicago News reported.