Pipelines
RIDGID marks 30 years of pipeline inspection and utility diagnostic technology
RIDGID is marking 30 years of diagnostic innovation, highlighting advances in pipeline inspection cameras, locating tools and connected technologies that continue to shape how underground utilities are inspected, maintained and rehabilitated.
SCWA sues Riverhead over $35 million North Fork water pipeline project
The Suffolk County Water Authority has filed suit against Riverhead over zoning authority tied to its North Fork Water Main Project, a 12-mile pipeline aimed at improving regional water reliability.
Pipeline construction damage claims targeted in new Iowa landowner protection bill
An Iowa House bill would expand landowner rights to seek compensation for crop loss, soil damage and other impacts from pipeline construction, allowing renegotiation of claims and new complaint pathways through regulators and courts.
Permian produced-water infrastructure to support new lithium carbonate facilities in Texas
New lithium carbonate production facilities planned across the Permian basin will tap existing produced-water pipelines and treatment infrastructure, highlighting a growing push to repurpose oilfield water networks for critical-minerals recovery.
Stantec-Rados to design 11-mile recycled water pipeline in Southern California
Stantec and Rados will design an 11-mile recycled water pipeline and pump station in San Bernardino County to deliver recycled water to the Inland Empire Utilities Agency system.
N.Y. lawmakers propose pipeline mapping rules for leak-prone gas lines
New York lawmakers have introduced legislation that would require gas utilities to map and disclose planned work on leak-prone pipelines, potentially reshaping how aging distribution systems are regulated.
$100-million Utah water pipeline relocation project strengthens earthquake resilience
Utah crews are drilling a 1,000-ft mountain tunnel and installing seismic-resilient pipeline segments to reroute a critical aqueduct serving 1.6 million residents and reduce earthquake and landslide risk along the Wasatch Front.
Drilling fluid losses reported during HDD pipeline construction in western Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania regulators are investigating the loss of more than 1.2 million gallons of drilling fluid during horizontal directional drilling on a pipeline project in Washington County. The incident highlights ongoing subsurface risk management and reporting challenges associated with HDD construction in mine-impacted areas.
Tampa Bay Water begins tunneling on $500 million, 26-mile Hillsborough pipeline
Tampa Bay Water has begun tunneling work on a 26-mile underground pipeline designed to deliver 65 million gallons per day to southern Hillsborough County, with full completion expected by 2028.
FERC clears Transco’s 55-mile pipeline across Virginia and the Carolinas
FERC has approved Transco’s 55-mile Southeast Supply Enhancement pipeline expansion, authorizing new large-diameter pipeline and compressor upgrades to add 1.6 MMdth/d of gas capacity across five states.
Infrastructure gaps spotlighted as Alaska LNG pipeline plans advance
Alaska lawmakers are raising concerns over whether the state’s road network is ready to support construction of the proposed Alaska LNG pipeline. With estimates topping $1 billion for upgrades and timelines stretching years, questions around transportation capacity, logistics and construction readiness are emerging as key hurdles ahead of pipeline development.
Dual-threat approach conquers West Texas pipeline challenge
A West Texas pipeline project for Kinetik highlights how 2 Stone Industries combined trenching and HDD methods to complete a 44-mile NGL pipeline under a tight construction timeline.
Texas Pipeline Association names Shelli Myers as chair, marking leadership milestone
Shelli Myers of WhiteWater Midstream has been elected chair of the Texas Pipeline Association, becoming the first woman to lead the nation’s largest intrastate pipeline trade group.
Arizona wastewater pipeline repair advances with House approval
House lawmakers advanced $12.5 million to repair Arizona’s aging International Outfall Interceptor, a buried wastewater pipeline that has caused sewage overflows in Nogales for decades.
Proposed Kentucky-to-Tennessee gas pipeline aims to add redundancy for utilities
Clarksville, Tenn., has approved an interlocal agreement supporting construction of a new natural gas pipeline from western Kentucky to the state line, providing a second supply source to improve system reliability and support future industrial growth.
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.
- OSHA investigates fatal trench collapse at Conroe construction site
- Final Lake Erie sewer tunnel project set to begin after decades-long $3 billion effort
- Texas811 launches real-time excavation detection to prevent utility strikes
- Oil pipeline struck during fiber optic construction spills into L.A. storm drains
- Fiber drilling strike triggers major sewer failure, lawsuits in Florida
- Fatal trench collapse in Mass. leads to $4.6 million OSHA penalty, dozens of violations
- Texas811 launches real-time excavation detection to prevent utility strikes
- Race Communications breaks ground on Bakersfield fiber network
- Final Lake Erie sewer tunnel project set to begin after decades-long $3 billion effort
- Inside Infrastructure: Utility locators warn of systemic failures in damage prevention process