Construction
Producers Midstream to Convert Permian Pipeline for Interstate Gas Service
Producers Midstream II plans to convert its Palo Duro Pipeline into an interstate system to move Permian gas to Midcontinent markets, targeting demand from data centers, petrochemicals, and power generators.
Mid-Year Construction Update: AI, Data Centers Drive North American Pipeline Build-Out
Pipeline expansion is ramping up across North America in 2025, with data centers, AI-driven energy demand, and LNG exports fueling new projects and infrastructure upgrades.
Mid-Year Construction Update: Europe, Others Advance Cross-Border Pipelines
Global pipeline development is accelerating in 2025, with Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia advancing major oil, gas, CO₂, and hydrogen infrastructure projects to meet energy security and transition goals.
CB&I to Construct Crude Storage Tanks for Argentina’s Vaca Muerta Oil Terminal
CB&I will build 4 million barrels of crude storage for Argentina’s Vaca Muerta Sur export terminal, supporting the 272-mile pipeline to Punta Colorada.
208-Mile Mississippi-to-Alabama Gas Pipeline Moves Into FERC Review
Kinder Morgan's Tennessee Gas Pipeline has entered FERC review for its $1.7 billion Mississippi Crossing Project, set to run from Greenville, Mississippi, to Butler, Alabama, with over 90% of capacity already contracted.
Chesapeake, AEP to Build $10 Million Ohio Gas Pipeline for Data-Center Power
Chesapeake Utilities’ Aspire Energy Express will invest $10 million to build a natural-gas pipeline in central Ohio, supplying a fuel-cell plant that powers a new data center by 2027.
Argentina's VMOS Secures $2 Billion Loan for Vaca Muerta South Pipeline
Argentina’s VMOS has secured a $2 billion loan to advance construction of the Vaca Muerta South pipeline, a key infrastructure project aimed at boosting oil exports and reducing energy imports. The pipeline is expected to start operations in late 2026.
Consumers Energy Begins 135-Mile Michigan Gas Pipeline Upgrade, Taps 600 Workers
Consumers Energy is replacing 135 miles of aging pipeline in 15 Michigan communities this summer, part of a statewide plan to modernize its natural gas system and keep costs below $3 per day for 1.8 million customers.
French, Spanish Operators Team Up on Underwater Hydrogen Pipeline
French and Spanish gas grid operators have formed a joint venture to develop the Barmar hydrogen pipeline, a key underwater link in the EU’s H2Med corridor set to open by 2030.
River Niger Crossing Completed on Nigeria’s 381-Mile AKK Pipeline Project
Nigerian NNPC has finished the River Niger crossing on its AKK gas pipeline and logged 100 percent crude-pipeline uptime in June, keeping the project on track for Q4 2025.
Williams, EQT, Others Push New Northeast Gas Pipelines Under Trump
U.S. energy companies are reviving plans for major natural gas pipelines in the Northeast, driven by President Trump’s pro-energy stance and surging gas demand. Projects from Williams, EQT, and others aim to unlock Appalachian supply long constrained by regulatory hurdles.
TC Energy Begins Toll Collection for 444-Mile Southeast Gateway Pipeline
TC Energy has begun collecting tolls for the 444-mile Southeast Gateway pipeline, which was completed 13% under budget. The line will support Mexico’s growing demand for natural gas as the country adds 8.5 GW of new generation capacity.
Intensity, Rainbow Energy to Build 344-Mile Gas Pipeline Across North Dakota
Intensity Infrastructure and Rainbow Energy plan a 344-mile natural gas pipeline from the Bakken to eastern North Dakota, aiming to reduce flaring and boost in-state energy use and revenues.
Serbia Plans New Gas Pipelines to Boost Balkan Supply Diversification
Serbia is advancing plans to build new gas pipelines linking to Romania and North Macedonia to strengthen Balkan energy security and reduce dependency on Russian supply.
FERC Eases Permit Rules to Speed Up Gas Pipeline Construction
FERC approved waivers and rule changes on June 18 to speed up natural gas pipeline permitting and construction, including a rollback of Order No. 871 and higher blanket certificate cost thresholds.
Equinor’s 127-Mile Offshore Pipeline in Brazil Gets Early Construction Approval
Brazil’s EPE approves early construction for Equinor’s offshore gas pipeline from the Raia Project, set to supply 15% of national demand by 2028 with first-of-its-kind subsea processing.
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.
Canada Confirms Work Has Begun on 559-Mile Prince Rupert Gas Pipeline
Canadian officials confirmed construction has begun on the 559-mile Prince Rupert Gas Transmission pipeline, ensuring the project's environmental certificate remains active as it moves forward to support LNG exports from British Columbia.
Venture Global Begins Site Work on CP2 LNG Project After Federal Greenlight
Venture Global has begun site work at its CP2 LNG export facility in Louisiana after receiving final federal approvals from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the U.S. Department of Energy.
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.
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.
U.S. Regulators Recommend Approval for Venture Global’s CP2 LNG Project
Venture Global’s proposed CP2 LNG project in Louisiana received a favorable final environmental review from U.S. regulators, paving the way for potential approval of what could become the largest LNG export facility in the country.
Energy Transfer Nears FID on Lake Charles LNG Project After Signing Buyer
Energy Transfer moved closer to sanctioning its Lake Charles LNG export project after securing a key Japanese buyer, boosting committed sales to 10.5 MTPA as it targets a final investment decision by year-end.
TC Energy Signals Wave of New Gas Pipeline Projects on Rising Power Demand
TC Energy expects a major increase in gas infrastructure projects in late 2025 and 2026, driven by North America's coal-to-gas shift, rising power demand and LNG growth opportunities.
Three Killed, Two Injured in Accident at LNG Construction Site in Texas
Three workers were killed and two others injured early Tuesday in an accident at Sempra's Port Arthur LNG construction site in Texas. Lead contractor Bechtel has suspended operations while the incident is investigated.
Golden Pass LNG Receives FERC Approval to Commission Key Systems
FERC has granted Golden Pass LNG approval to commission several key systems at its Texas export terminal, advancing the project toward startup.
Phillips 66 to Build 300 MMcf/d Gas Processing Plant in Permian
Phillips 66 plans a new 300 MMcf/d Iron Mesa gas plant in the Permian Basin as part of its midstream expansion, announced alongside a first-quarter loss.
Vaquero Midstream to Build 70-Mile Pipeline, Expand Gas Processing Near Waha Hub
Vaquero Midstream plans a 70-mile gas pipeline and a 200 MMcf/d cryogenic plant to expand operations in the Southern Delaware Basin near the Waha Hub.
Woodside Greenlights $17.5 Billion Louisiana LNG Project
Woodside Energy has approved a $17.5 billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Louisiana, targeting first production in 2029, as the company expands its global LNG portfolio.
Alberta, Ottawa Pin Hopes on U.S. Ties to Revive Pipeline Projects
Canada ramps up efforts to expand its natural gas pipeline network amid rising domestic demand and growing export opportunities to the U.S., with major projects like Yellowhead Mainline and renewed interest in cross-border infrastructure.
- 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
- U.S. Moves to Block Enterprise Products’ Exports to China Over Security Risk
- 208-Mile Mississippi-to-Alabama Gas Pipeline Moves Into FERC Review
- Court Ruling Allows MVP’s $500 Million Southgate Pipeline Extension to Proceed
- 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
- Kinder Morgan Gas Volumes Climb as Power, LNG Demand Boost Pipeline Business
