Pipeline
Why Thousands of Idle Pipelines Remain Buried Across the U.S.—and the Case for Taking Them Up
Many out-of-service pipelines across the U.S. remain buried with no removal plans, creating hidden costs and liabilities. This exclusive P&GJ article explores the legal, logistical, and environmental challenges—and why reclamation matters more than ever.
Alberta Proposes New Oil Pipeline to BC’s Prince Rupert Port
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the province is developing a proposal for a new crude oil pipeline to the Port of Prince Rupert, aiming to secure a private sector partner and boost Canada's export capacity.
Trans Mountain CEO Urges Canada to Delay Pipeline Sale Until Utilization Rises
Trans Mountain CEO Mark Maki says Canada should wait before selling the expanded oil pipeline, citing uncertainty around capacity, tolling disputes, and future optimization plans. The government spent $25 billion on the project and aims to recoup that investment.
Ukraine, Poland to Double Gas Link Capacity Ahead of Winter Imports
Ukraine and Poland will nearly double the capacity of their natural gas interconnector to 12.4 MMcm/d, enabling higher LNG imports ahead of the heating season, Ukraine's Energy Ministry said.
BLM Fast-Tracks Review of 74-Mile Montana Gas Pipeline Project
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.
Court Ruling Allows MVP’s $500 Million Southgate Pipeline Extension to Proceed
A U.S. federal appeals court has rejected a challenge to the Mountain Valley Pipeline's Southgate extension, allowing the $500 million natural gas project from Virginia to North Carolina to proceed despite environmental opposition.
UK Trials Underwater Robot to Defend Pipelines, Cables from Threats
The UK’s Dstl has tested a reusable underwater robot designed to detect and neutralize threats to undersea pipelines and cables, boosting safety and security for critical infrastructure.
Great Basin Gas Expansion Draws Strong Shipper Demand in Northern Nevada
Great Basin Gas Transmission closed its Binding Open Season for the 2028 Expansion Project in Northern Nevada, drawing strong shipper interest for an estimated $800 million–$1.2 billion gas pipeline upgrade.
Enbridge Adds Turboexpanders at Pipeline Sites to Power Data Centers in Canada, Pennsylvania
Enbridge is partnering with Anax Power and Magellan Scientific to deploy emissions-free power systems at pipeline sites in Ontario and Pennsylvania, marking a first-of-its-kind installation in Canada.
U.S. Pipeline Expansion to Add 99 Bcf/d, Mostly for LNG Export, Report Finds
A new report finds that 80% of planned U.S. natural gas pipeline capacity—totaling 99 Bcf/d—is geared toward liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports rather than domestic energy needs, raising concerns over long-term emissions and consumer energy costs.
PetroReconcavo Buys 50% Stake in Brazil Gas Assets for $65 Million
PetroReconcavo has acquired a 50% stake in midstream natural gas infrastructure in Brazil's Rio Grande do Norte from Brava Energia for $65 million, including processing units and a gas pipeline.
Onboard Dynamics, T.D. Williamson Partner to Cut Pipeline Emissions Abroad
Onboard Dynamics has partnered with T.D. Williamson to bring its pipeline evacuation technology to international markets, helping reduce methane emissions across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
ONEOK Takes Full Control of Delaware Basin JV in $940 Million Deal
ONEOK has acquired the remaining 49.9% stake in its Delaware Basin joint venture from NGP XI Midstream Holdings in a $940 million cash-and-stock deal, expanding its control over natural gas operations in West Texas and New Mexico.
U.S. Midstream Report: Natural Gas Pipeline Growth Drives 2025 Optimism
In this midyear outlook, P&GJ Editor-in-Chief Michael Reed highlights major pipeline projects in the Permian and Haynesville that signal growth in natural gas infrastructure. With LNG demand and political momentum driving new construction, optimism is returning to the U.S. midstream sector—even as permitting challenges persist.
Global News May 2025
Stay informed with the latest industry news and developments in the midstream sector. From pipeline projects to regulatory updates and company announcements, P&GJ's Global News column brings you the most important insights from around the world.
Badenova Launches Southern Germany's First Hydrogen Pipeline
BadenovaNETZE has begun construction on a 58-kilometer (34-mile) hydrogen pipeline in southern Germany, marking the first phase of the H2@Hochrhein project. The pipeline will supply green hydrogen to energy-intensive industries along the Upper Rhine and is scheduled for completion by 2030.
Corrosion-Linked Blast Disables Iraq Gas Pipeline Near Kirkuk
An explosion and fire disabled a gas pipeline in Iraq’s Kirkuk region, halting domestic supply to power stations in Baiji. Officials from North Gas Co. attributed the blast to pipeline corrosion, with repairs expected to take two days.
North Dakota’s Bakken Basin Set for Midstream Comeback, Experts Say
Experts see a midstream resurgence in North Dakota’s Bakken region, citing increased oil and gas production, pipeline expansions, and long-term infrastructure planning.
Oil Leak Shuts Pipeline Feeding Libya’s Largest Refinery
Libya’s National Oil Corporation halted flow from the Hamada oilfields after an oil leak was detected on a pipeline near the Zawiya refinery, the country’s largest. Recovery and investigation efforts are underway to address environmental impacts.
Williams to Revive Constitution, NESE Pipelines in Joint Effort with Regulators
Williams announced on Thursday its efforts with federal and state regulators to revive two previously canceled natural gas pipelines from Pennsylvania to New York. Williams canceled Constitution in 2020 after years of fighting for permits from New York regulators and canceled NESE in 2024 after fighting for permits from regulators in both New York and New Jersey.
Pipeline Projects Boost Midstream Capacity Across Brazil, Argentina, and Bolivia
Four major pipeline projects across Brazil, Argentina, and Bolivia are expanding South America's midstream capacity in 2025, including natural gas and crude oil infrastructure developments.
Exploring Sacrificial Anode Performance in Presence of AC Source
Part 2 of this cathodic protection series examines how alternating current (AC) interference affects sacrificial anode performance, including polarity reversal in magnesium and corrosion rates in zinc ribbon anodes used for pipeline protection.
China's LNG Demand Slows on Rising Gas Output, Pipeline Supplies
China's rising natural gas output and pipeline supply are slowing its liquefied natural gas imports this year, capping prices in the region, but industry executives expect LNG demand from its industrial and power sectors to grow in the long run.
Glenfarne Partners with Worley on Final Engineering for 807-Mile Alaska LNG Pipeline
Glenfarne Alaska LNG has selected Worley to undertake additional engineering and prepare a final cost estimate for the Alaska LNG Pipeline in sufficient detail to achieve final investment decision (FID) for the pipeline.
Peru Ordered to Pay Enagas $302 Million Over Pipeline Dispute
Spanish gas grid operator Enagas said on Monday the World Bank's International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) raised the amount the company is entitled to be paid in an arbitration process over a pipeline it built in the country.
Iraq Oil Ministry Sues Kurdish Government over U.S. Oil and Gas Contracts
The legal challenge is the latest obstacle to the resumption of flows through the Iraq-Turkey oil pipeline that have been halted since March 2023, despite pressure by the U.S. Trump administration.
Pipeline Operators Favor Buying Over Building Despite Trump Push for Projects
Despite fast-tracked approvals under the Trump administration, pipeline firms like Energy Transfer, Kinder Morgan and Williams are prioritizing M&A deals over new builds.
Kinder Morgan Proposes 290-Mile Gas Pipeline Expansion Spanning Three States
Kinder Morgan is planning a multibillion-dollar expansion of its South System 4 pipeline network, adding 14 new natural gas lines spanning 290 miles across Georgia and neighboring states, along with compressor station upgrades and new metering infrastructure.
Williams Plans New Transco Expansion to Serve 'Power-Hungry' Virginia
Williams announced a new Transco pipeline expansion to deliver up to 950 MMcf/d of natural gas to Virginia, targeting the region's rising energy demand driven by data center growth and power generation needs.
Gas Pipeline Blocked in 2020 Could Be Revived in Empire Wind Deal
A federal-state compromise to lift a stop-work order on New York’s Empire Wind project may revive a long-blocked natural gas pipeline from Pennsylvania, potentially reshaping midstream infrastructure plans in the Northeast.
- Kinder Morgan Proposes 290-Mile Gas Pipeline Expansion Spanning Three States
- Valero Plans to Shut California Refinery, Takes $1.1 Billion Hit
- Three Killed, Two Injured in Accident at LNG Construction Site in Texas
- Tallgrass to Build New Permian-to-Rockies Pipeline, Targets 2028 Startup with 2.4 Bcf Capacity
- TC Energy Approves $900 Million Northwoods Pipeline Expansion for U.S. Midwest
- U.S. Pipeline Expansion to Add 99 Bcf/d, Mostly for LNG Export, Report Finds
- Enbridge Adds Turboexpanders at Pipeline Sites to Power Data Centers in Canada, Pennsylvania
- Great Basin Gas Expansion Draws Strong Shipper Demand in Northern Nevada
- Cheniere Seeks FERC Approval to Expand Sabine Pass LNG Facility
- Heath Consultants Exits Locate Business to Expand Methane Leak Detection Portfolio
