Pipelines
DeLa Express moves forward with 690-mile Permian-to-Louisiana pipeline
(UI) — DeLa Express advances its 690-mile Permian-to-Louisiana pipeline project with FERC pre-filing progress, aiming to transport natural gas from Texas to Louisiana markets.
Enbridge to excavate pipelines for Clean Water Act compliance under proposed consent decree
The proposed Eighth Modification mandates Enbridge to investigate circumferential crack features in four pipelines, deploying specialized inspection tools and initiating a new excavation program.
Construction begins on new water pipeline project in Kyle, Texas
At over 20 miles in length, Segment C marks the final segment of the Alliance Water transmission system to begin construction and is anticipated to be completed in Fall 2025.
FERC approves Transco's Texas-to-Louisiana gas pipeline project expansion
The project, estimated at $91.8 million, aims to expand the capacity of the existing Transco pipeline in Texas and Louisiana, enhancing energy infrastructure reliability and diversification along the Gulf Coast.
Drilling under the LSU campus
A groundbreaking project at LSU utilizes horizontal directional drilling (HDD) technology to install two 1,600-foot HDPE pipes, modernizing the campus's chilled water supply and return systems while minimizing surface disruption.
Santa Cruz to begin sewer rehabilitation project in July
The city has enlisted SAK Construction from Rocklin to handle the repair and rehabilitation of approximately 3,250 feet of the existing 54-inch concrete sewer line stretching from Kaiser Permanente Arena to Neary Lagoon.
ExxonMobil to utilize Air Liquide’s pipeline network in world’s largest low-carbon hydrogen project
ExxonMobil and Air Liquide announced an agreement to support the production of low-carbon hydrogen and low-carbon ammonia at ExxonMobil’s Baytown, Texas facility. The agreement will enable transportation of low-carbon hydrogen through Air Liquide’s existing pipeline network.
Cadiz signs water delivery agreement with Santa Margarita Water District for Northern Pipeline
Cadiz Inc. has signed an agreement with Santa Margarita Water District to deliver water from the Cadiz Water Supply and Storage project in the Mojave Desert through the company's Northern Pipeline.
Healdsburg, Calif. secures $7.1 million grant for recycled water pipeline to combat drought
The city of Healdsburg recently received a $7.1 million grant from the State of California to construct the Municipal Recycled Water Pipeline Project.
Washington Watch: Pipeline customers press pricing reduction initiatives
Pipeline customers have stimulated a two-pronged political attack on interstate pipeline pricing directed at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and Congress.
PHMSA launches $200 million grant program to modernize aging gas pipes
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is now accepting applications for nearly $200 million in grants aimed at repairing and modernizing aging natural gas pipes.
United Rentals hosts trench safety webinar for 2024 Stand Down week
Join United Rentals' free trench safety webinar on June 19 during 2024 Stand Down week to enhance excavation safety knowledge and practices.
ONEOK finalizes $280 million deal for Texas-Louisiana NGL pipeline network
The system comprises of approximately 450 miles of NGL pipelines located in the Texas and Louisiana Gulf Coast market centers for NGLs, refined products and crude oil.
Eastern New Mexico water pipeline project receives $20 million grant
The Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority secures a $20 million grant from the state's Water Trust Board to advance critical phases of their rural water system. The project includes a pipeline spanning multiple phases, with construction already underway.
Cadiz to supply 75,000 acre-feet of water to San Bernardino County through Northern Pipeline
In accordance with the LOI, Hesperia and Fenner Gap will enter a definitive agreement reserving 75,000 AF of supplemental water supply from the Cadiz project through its Northern Pipeline.
Great Lakes Water Authority, Wayne State University to develop water pipeline management education program
The Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) has partnered with Wayne State University to develop its Workforce Development and Pipe Management Program, which will help recruit, teach and graduate the next generation of water pipeline managers.
Volvo debuts advanced excavator series with major upgrades
Volvo CE has launched a new range of excavators that boasts up to 15% greater fuel efficiency, enhanced productivity, increased safety, and several operator-friendly features.
Macomb County uses drones, artificial intelligence to detect underground pipe defects in Michigan
The Flybotix drone and SewerAI software, costing $100,000, replace a more expensive and slower process. The drone captures high-quality video of underground pipes, which AI then analyzes to identify defects. This method removes human subjectivity, ensuring consistent data.
CIPP rehabilitation of pressurized pipelines
It is well known that CIPP has been around for over 50 years, primarily being used to rehabilitate gravity sewer pipelines. In the 1980s CIPP was introduced for low pressure sewer applications, and late in the 1990s began to emerge for water main and higher-pressure force main rehabilitations.
Trenchers: Unsung hero of utility installation
Trenching, with its versatility and adaptability, remains a vital method for utility installation across various terrains and conditions. The wide array of trenching machines and attachments available today allows for efficient and effective utility installations, from small residential projects to large-scale industrial applications.
Mott, North Dakota, secures $2.85 million for water and sewer system updates
The city will use the funds to replace vitrified clay-tile pipe and asbestos cement pipe sewer mains that were installed between the 1920s and 1960s and are beyond their operational life.
Midwest Energy awarded $8.6 million for rural natural gas pipeline replacement, equipment
Midwest Energy has been awarded $8.6 million in grants for the improvement of rural natural gas infrastructure in Kansas' Barton, Russell and Ellsworth counties, and to purchase upgraded natural gas leak detection equipment.
ONEOK to expand NGL pipeline network on Gulf Coast with $280 million acquisition
The system comprises of approximately 450 miles of NGL pipelines located around the Houston Ship Channel, expanding a network already in place for ONEOK.
LM Energy Holdings to expand New Mexico gas pipeline system
LM has begun constructing multiple new compressor stations and approximately 70 miles of new, large-diameter, low-and-high-pressure gas pipelines, including a 27-mile, 20-inch high-pressure pipeline that will connect the company’s existing Touchdown gas gathering system to multiple gas processing facilities near Loving, New Mexico.
Colorado’s Larimer County commissioners greenlight Thornton water pipeline project
On May 8, Larimer County commissioners unanimously granted approval for Thornton City's 10-mile pipeline project, marking a breakthrough after years of contentious debate and legal battles.
Court affirms FERC approvals for gas pipeline expansion in Louisiana and Mississippi
A U.S. appeals court has upheld federal endorsements for a natural gas pipeline expansion initiative in Louisiana and Mississippi, dismissing claims from environmental advocates regarding inadequate scrutiny of its environmental impact.
Delaware secures $28 million to replace lead pipes in bipartisan infrastructure effort
Delaware's water infrastructure is getting a major boost with a $28.65 million award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to identify and replace lead pipes across the state.
Enbridge selects contractors Barnard, CBNA for Great Lakes Tunnel construction
(UI) — Enbridge selects Barnard Construction Company Inc. and Civil and Building North America Inc. to construct the Great Lakes Tunnel, safeguarding Line 5 pipeline beneath the Straits of Mackinac.
Pro-Vac strengthens Texas presence with Hydromax acquisition
(UI) — Pro-Vac, a leading provider of essential underground infrastructure services, announced that it has acquired Hydromax, a leading provider of hydro excavation services in South Texas.
Louisiana receives $52.7 million for natural gas infrastructure upgrades
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), announced that Louisiana has been awarded more than $52.7 million in grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

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