Pipelines
New York regulators revive controversial pipeline debate
New York regulators reignited debate over the Northeast Supply Enhancement (NESE) pipeline, with the PSC backing National Grid’s long-term gas plan to improve downstate reliability. Environmental groups warn the project conflicts with state climate goals, while final approval now rests with the DEC.
Jacobs leading design for ocean outfall pipeline replacement in Puerto Rico
Jacobs has been selected by PRASA to design the replacement of the Mayagüez Ocean Outfall pipeline in Puerto Rico. The 1.1-mile resilient wastewater system will withstand hurricanes and seismic events, reduce environmental impacts, and modernize critical water infrastructure.
SpaceX builds Texas pipeline to Starbase, sparking questions over public water access
SpaceX is building a water pipeline from Brownsville to Starbase, but access for nearby residents comes with conditions. The line will supply a private SpaceX system, not public utilities.
Charlottesville, Va., begins $61.5 million raw water pipeline to replace aging lines
Charlottesville’s $61.5 million raw water pipeline project is entering a new phase with blasting near Fontaine Avenue and night construction beginning next week. The 36-inch line will replace aging pipes and strengthen long-term water reliability for the region.
SI Solutions acquires Integrity Specialists, expanding pipeline reach
SI Solutions, LLC (SIS) has acquired Integrity Specialists, a critical provider of advanced non-destructive examination (NDE) and inspection for the natural gas pipeline industry.
Construction begins on hydrogen pipeline between Germany, Netherlands
Thyssengas has commenced the construction of a cross-border hydrogen pipeline, converting the natural gas pipeline from the Netherlands to Germany. The 33-mi (53-km) conversion project will facilitate hydrogen transport, connecting it to the national network and important import ports.
CIPP field installation quality control
It is generally accepted that Cured-in-Place Pipe (CIPP) is the most used trenchless pipeline rehabilitation system worldwide. CIPP, with its inception in the early 70s, has evolved with new ideas for service beyond gravity sewers.
Springfield, Mo., completes 11-mile, 48-inch water main after decades of work
After 26 years of phased planning and construction, City Utilities of Springfield has finished its 11-mile, 48-inch water main project, designed to enhance supply reliability and add redundancy to the city’s water system.
Put the money where the pipe is: Optimizing wastewater pipeline rehabilitation projects
Utilities are under pressure to stretch limited wastewater funding while tackling aging pipelines and sewer overflows. This article outlines how smarter bid packaging and contractor efficiency can maximize rehabilitation budgets and reduce costs.
Race for AI dominance renews focus on natural gas and pipeline capacity
Industry advocate Eben Wyman explains how the surging power needs of AI data centers are bringing natural gas back into the spotlight, and why expanded pipeline infrastructure and permitting reform are key to meeting demand.
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.
- 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