Pipeline
Trump Administration Pushes to Cancel Oil Reserve Sales, Boost Small Nuclear Power
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright plans to work with Congress to cancel previously mandated oil reserve sales to address low stockpiles, while also pushing for support of small modular reactors and the Alaska LNG project as part of the Trump administration's energy strategy.
Gasoline Shippers Clash with Colonial Pipeline Over Proposed Fuel Shipping Changes
Gasoline shippers are preparing legal challenges against Colonial Pipeline over proposed changes to shipping terms that could raise fuel prices and hurt margins. The dispute centers on the pipeline's plan to alter gasoline grades and blending practices, potentially limiting supply and increasing costs.
U.S. Grants Five-Year Extension to Delfin LNG Export Permit
The U.S. has approved a five-year extension for Delfin LNG's export permit, allowing it to ship liquefied natural gas to non-free trade agreement countries. The extension supports Delfin's floating LNG project off Louisiana, with a planned capacity of 13.3 million tonnes per year.
Tallgrass Launches Open Season for Pony Express Pipeline Crude Shipments Out of Colorado
Tallgrass Pony Express Pipeline, LLC has launched a 30-day binding open season to offer incentive tariff rates for crude oil transportation from its Colorado origins, the company said on March 7.
Tackling the Effect of Different Impurities in CCS Pipelines
With rising global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and worldwide commitment to avoid environmental impacts, the contribution of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technologies is crucial. Controlling impurities in CCS pipelines is key to this effort.
Summit Midstream Acquires Moonrise Midstream in $90 Million Deal, Expands DJ Basin Footprint
Summit Midstream has acquired Moonrise Midstream for $90 million, expanding its DJ Basin footprint with 80 miles of natural gas and crude oil pipelines and adding 65 MMcf/d of processing capacity.
Explainer: Can Nord Stream Gas Pipeline Make a Comeback in Europe?
A push by the United States to end the war in Ukraine has raised questions about how companies might begin to return to the Russian market and how Europe might re-engage with Moscow, including resuming piped natural gas supplies.
Williams Cos. Eyes Expanding Natural Gas Infrastructure to Meet Surging Demand
Glenn Koch, vice president-project execution at Williams Co., exclusively discussed the growing demand for natural gas and the role of underground infrastructure in meeting energy needs during Pipeline & Gas Journal's Energy Pipelines Program. He highlighted significant increases in peak-day demand driven by the power sector and the rise of data centers.
Sanctions-Related Payment Issues Halt Russian Oil Flow to Czech Republic via Druzhba
Payment issues linked to U.S. sanctions on Russia were behind the latest halt in oil supplies by Russia to the Czech Republic via the Druzhba pipeline, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.
South Dakota Governor Signs Bill Banning Eminent Domain for Carbon Pipeline
South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden has signed HB 1052 into law, protecting landowners' property rights by prohibiting the use of eminent domain for pipelines transporting carbon oxide.
McDermott Completes Pipeline Work for Shell’s Whale Development in Gulf of Mexico
McDermott has successfully completed the engineering, procurement, construction, installation, and commissioning (EPCIC) work for Shell Offshore Inc.'s Whale development in the Gulf of Mexico. The project, which began in 2021, reached a key milestone last month, marking the start of oil production at the site.
HYLAN Launches New Gas and Pipeline Division to Expand Infrastructure Services
HYLAN, a market-leading provider of full-service turnkey communications solutions, electrical infrastructure design, and utility construction services, is expanding its capabilities with the launch of its new Pipeline Division.
Enbridge: Tariffs Would Take Years to Impact U.S.-Canada Crude Flows
CEO Greg Ebel told reporters the energy systems of the two countries are too integrated and there is no easy way for the U.S. to replace the approximately 4 million barrels per day of Canadian oil it imports.
Enbridge Plans $2 Billion Upgrade for North America’s Largest Crude Pipeline
Enbridge plans a $2 billion upgrade to North America’s largest crude pipeline, enhancing capacity and reliability across its Mainline network through 2028.
Kazakhstan Plans 12% Increase in CPC Pipeline Exports for March
Kazakhstan plans to lift its oil supplies via the CPC pipeline, its main exporting route, by 12% in March from February, according to the energy ministry, signaling an increase in the country's output despite efforts to comply with an OPEC+ deal.
Oil Flows via Druzhba Pipeline to Czech Republic Stopped, Mero Says
Oil flows via the Russian pipeline Druzhba to the Czech Republic stopped again, but there is no threat of shortages, Czech pipeline operator Mero said on Tuesday.
South Korea, U.S. to Form Working Group on Alaska LNG Project, Trade Issues
South Korea and the United States have agreed to establish a working-level group to discuss a gas pipeline project in Alaska, energy, shipbuilding, tariffs and non-tariff barriers, South Korea's Industry Minister Ahn Duk-geun said on Tuesday.
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Global News March 2025
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Projects March 2025
Explore the latest updates in pipeline and gas infrastructure, featuring new systems, expansions, and innovative developments shaping the industry. Stay informed on significant projects that enhance operational efficiency and drive growth in the energy sector.
Turkey Wants Iraq-Turkey Oil Pipeline Flowing at Maximum Capacity
Turkey wants an Iraq-Turkey oil pipeline to operate at maximum capacity once it resumes flows through Turkey's Ceyhan, Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar was quoted as saying by the state-owned Anadolu news agency on Sunday.
India to Launch World's Longest LPG Pipeline, Stretching 1,740 Miles, by June
India is set to commission the world’s longest LPG pipeline, stretching 1,740 miles, by June, a major milestone for the country’s energy infrastructure.
Commercial Deployment of AOT for Crude Pipelines Nears
QS Energy is nearing a breakthrough in global energy transport. The company is in final talks for multi-year lease agreements that would deploy its Applied Oil Technology (AOT) in key regions, including Southeast Asia, the Pacific, and West Africa.
TC Energy Nears May In-Service Date for Southeast Gateway Pipeline
TC Energy Corp. has reached mechanical completion on its Southeast Gateway pipeline project, keeping the company on track for an anticipated May 1, 2025, in-service date.
Canada’s Canceled Oil Pipelines: The Projects That Didn’t Make It
Canada’s energy sector has proposed several major oil pipelines in the past decade, but regulatory hurdles, environmental opposition, and political decisions led to the cancellation of key projects like Energy East, Northern Gateway, and Keystone XL. Here’s why these pipelines never got built.
Diversified Energy Closes $42 Million Summit Natural Resources Acquisition
Diversified Energy Company Plc has completed its acquisition of operated natural gas properties and midstream pipeline infrastructure from Summit Natural Resources.
Burgum’s Backing at Interior a Boom for Bakken?
In North Dakota, the nation’s second-leading energy producing state and third-best for oil, a three-member Industrial Commission (IC) headed by the governor oversees the state’s economy that is dominated by energy and agriculture.
Bakken Natural Gas Expansion Gains Momentum Amid Pipeline Projects
Bakken pipeline expansion is underway, with projects addressing capacity constraints—especially for natural gas. Kinder Morgan’s $640 million acquisition in the Williston Basin adds to the momentum.
MPLX to Acquire Full Ownership of 425-Mile BANGL Pipeline in $715 Million Deal
MPLX is acquiring the remaining 55% stake in the 425-mile BANGL pipeline for $715 million, expanding its Permian footprint and securing full ownership of a key natural gas liquids transport system. The pipeline’s capacity is set to increase to 300,000 bpd next year, supporting MPLX’s upcoming Gulf Coast fractionation complex.
ONEOK Pipeline Expansion Projects, NGL Fractionator Completed
ONEOK Inc., completed the MB-6, a 125,000-bpd NGL fractionator in Mont Belvieu, Texas, and the full looping of the West Texas NGL Pipeline system.

- Kinder Morgan Proposes 290-Mile Gas Pipeline Expansion Spanning Three States
- Enbridge Plans 86-Mile Pipeline Expansion, Bringing 850 Workers to Northern B.C.
- Intensity, Rainbow Energy to Build 344-Mile Gas Pipeline Across North Dakota
- Tallgrass to Build New Permian-to-Rockies Pipeline, Targets 2028 Startup with 2.4 Bcf Capacity
- U.S. Moves to Block Enterprise Products’ Exports to China Over Security Risk
- U.S. Pipeline Expansion to Add 99 Bcf/d, Mostly for LNG Export, Report Finds
- A Systematic Approach To Ensuring Pipeline Integrity
- 275-Mile Texas-to-Oklahoma Gas Pipeline Enters Open Season
- LNG Canada Start-Up Fails to Lift Gas Prices Amid Supply Glut
- TC Energy’s North Baja Pipeline Expansion Brings Mexico Closer to LNG Exports