Pipeline
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.
OLI Systems Wins DOE Grant to Boost CO₂ Pipeline Safety with New Integrity Model
OLI Systems has secured a DOE grant to develop a CO₂ Transport Asset Integrity Model aimed at improving pipeline safety in carbon capture projects. The new tool will assess corrosion risks from impurities and deliver real-time insights for operators managing CO₂ infrastructure.
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.
Fluxys, OQGN to Develop Hydrogen Pipeline Network in Oman
Fluxys and OQGN have signed a cooperation agreement to jointly develop a hydrogen transportation network in Oman, supporting the country’s Vision 2040 energy transition goals and enabling future hydrogen exports to Europe.
Five Point Seeks $2 Billion Sale of Permian Pipeline Operator Northwind
Private equity firm Five Point Infrastructure is exploring a $2 billion sale of Northwind Midstream, its Permian Basin gas infrastructure operator focused on acid gas treatment, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Penspen Joins UK’s HyNet Project with CO₂ Pipeline Design Deal
Penspen has secured a multi-million-pound contract to lead the detailed engineering design of the HyNet CO₂ pipeline, a key UK project aiming to cut emissions by up to 10 million tonnes annually and help meet national net-zero targets.
Permian Pipeline Constraints Push Waha Gas Prices Below Zero
Natural gas prices at the Waha Hub in West Texas dropped below zero for the fourth time in 2025 due to pipeline maintenance and constraints, highlighting ongoing midstream bottlenecks in the Permian Basin.
Iowa Senate Passes Bill Tightening Rules on Carbon Pipeline Land Seizures
The Iowa Senate passed a bill tightening requirements for carbon pipeline companies to use eminent domain, adding landowner protections and new limits on pipeline operations amid growing pushback from rural communities.
China Overtakes U.S. as Leading Buyer of Crude on Trans Mountain Pipeline
China has overtaken the U.S. as the top buyer of Canadian crude shipped through the Trans Mountain pipeline, as trade tensions and sanctions reshape global oil flows and increase Asia-bound exports from Alberta.
Strathcona Acquires Canada’s Largest Crude-by-Rail Hub, Sells Assets for $2.84 Billion
Strathcona Resources has acquired the Hardisty Rail Terminal, Western Canada’s largest crude-by-rail hub, and sold its Montney assets for $2.84 billion as part of its midstream-focused consolidation strategy.
Enbridge Sells $511 Million Stake in Westcoast Pipeline to Indigenous Alliance
Enbridge has agreed to sell a 12.5% stake in its Westcoast pipeline system to a Canadian Indigenous alliance for $511 million, marking a major step in First Nations equity participation in energy infrastructure.
STATS Group Develops Cold-Work Connectors for Titanium Pipelines
STATS Group has launched DNV-approved cold-work connectors for titanium pipelines, offering a non-weld solution for offshore oil and gas environments like Norway’s North Sea.
Saudi Crude Flows to China Expected to Stay High in June
Saudi Arabia is set to maintain oil exports to China at a one-year high in June, with 48 million barrels allocated amid increased OPEC+ output and strong demand from Chinese refiners.
Tallgrass to Build New Permian-to-Rockies Pipeline, Targets 2028 Startup with 2.4 Bcf Capacity
Tallgrass secures anchor shippers for a proposed Permian-to-Rockies pipeline, aiming to move up to 2.4 Bcf/d of natural gas by late 2028 and link into its decarbonization network.
ArcLight Takes Majority Stake in NGPL Pipeline System; Kinder Morgan Retains Minority Interest
NGPL, one of the largest interstate natural gas pipeline networks in the U.S., spans nine states with approximately 9,100 miles of pipeline, one million horsepower in compression, and 288 billion cubic feet of storage.
Oando Restores Crude Pipeline Operations in Nigeria After Multiple Spills
Nigerian oil firm Oando has completed repairs on its Bayelsa state pipeline after four sabotage-related oil spills. The company shut down affected wells and plans future upgrades to reduce risk.
U.S. Carbon Capture JV Launches Backed by $500 Million Investment
BKV Corp. and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners formed a $500 million joint venture to develop carbon capture projects in the U.S., starting with Barnett Zero and Eagle Ford.
- Kinder Morgan Proposes 290-Mile Gas Pipeline Expansion Spanning Three States
- Enbridge Plans 86-Mile Pipeline Expansion, Bringing 850 Workers to Northern B.C.
- Tallgrass to Build New Permian-to-Rockies Pipeline, Targets 2028 Startup with 2.4 Bcf Capacity
- Intensity, Rainbow Energy to Build 344-Mile Gas Pipeline Across North Dakota
- TC Energy Approves $900 Million Northwoods Pipeline Expansion for U.S. Midwest
- A Systematic Approach To Ensuring Pipeline Integrity
- 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
