Oil/Gas Pipelines
Federal court halts permits for 32-mile Tennessee gas pipeline project
A federal appeals court has temporarily blocked key permits required for the construction of a 32-mile natural gas pipeline in Tennessee, following legal challenges from environmental groups
FERC backs Williams in Texas-Louisiana pipeline dispute with Energy Transfer
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has rejected Energy Transfer's request to challenge the jurisdictional status of a major pipeline project by The Williams Companies Inc. (Williams), according to a Sept. 27 ruling.
Enbridge acquires PSNC, adding over 13,000 miles of pipeline to its U.S. gas utility portfolio
Enbridge Inc. has completed its acquisition of PSNC from Dominion Energy, integrating the gas utility into its Gas Distribution and Storage Business Unit. PSNC, now operating as Enbridge Gas North Carolina, serves over 600,000 customers and boasts an extensive network of over 13,000 miles of natural gas pipelines.
Wood to design DeLa Express gas pipeline linking Texas to Louisiana
The 690-mile pipeline project being developed by DeLa Express LLC is proposed to deliver liquids-rich natural gas from the Permian Basin of West Texas to the U.S. Gulf Coast and international export markets.
Officials: Pipeline fire erupts in La Porte after SUV strikes valve
A pipeline explosion near Houston spread from Deer Park to La Porte, igniting grass fires and prompting widespread evacuations. Multiple agencies, including the Deer Park and La Porte fire departments, responded to the scene.
Enbridge agrees to reapply for key permit, stalling Line 5 tunnel project
The Army Corps of Engineers has extended its environmental review, pushing the project’s potential start date to 2026. Enbridge must now apply for a new water resources permit incorporating updated wetland data before moving forward.
TC Energy delays equity sale in 15,000-mile Canadian gas pipeline systems to Indigenous partnership
The deal has been delayed due to an identified transaction structuring issue within the NGTL partnership. TC Energy says it is focused on developing a transaction that delivers meaningful distributions to Indigenous communities while upholding the fundamental value of the NGTL System and the Foothills Pipeline assets.
Pipeline incident in Missouri town triggers natural gas leak, no injuries reported
A natural gas pipeline operated by Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline was struck by a construction crew in Missouri’s Cass County on Sept.6.
Tennessee pipeline gets initial FERC approval despite environmental concerns
FERC has given a preliminary green light to East Tennessee Natural Gas to build 122 miles of 30-inch-diameter natural gas pipeline, providing about 300,000 dekatherms per day of firm natural gas transportation to the Tennessee Valley Authority’s Kingston Fossil Plant.
Washington Watch: Congress stalls on pipeline safety bill as PHMSA nears key rule decisions
(UI) — As Congress heads toward the end of this session, presumably in late September, the two, different bipartisan pipeline safety bills passed by two House committees appear to be going nowhere fast.
Enterprise Products Partners acquire 50 miles of Permian gas pipelines in $950 million Piñon Midstream deal
Piñon Midstream’s assets include approximately 50 miles of natural gas gathering and redelivery pipelines, two of the highest capacity and deepest acid gas injection wells in the basin, and more.
TC Energy completes $1.1 billion sale of 295-mile Portland Natural Gas Transmission System
PNGTS is a 475-km (295-mile), FERC-regulated transporter of natural gas serving the upper New England and Atlantic Canada markets. The pipeline receives natural gas from the Trans Quebec and Maritimes (TQM) Pipeline via the Canadian Mainline.
International report: Germany accelerates plans for energy development
Germany plans to actively accelerate the development and modernization of its underground energy infrastructure in the near future.
Alabama town to begin $2.8 million natural gas pipeline replacement project
The $2.8 million project aims to replace six miles of aging cast iron pipes with modern plastic ones, improving safety and reducing methane emissions.
Delek Logistics adds over 250 miles of buried Permian assets with H20 Midstream acquisition
Through greenfield development, organic growth and the integration of several strategic acquisitions, H2O Midstream developed a system comprised of 250+ miles of buried pipe across a ~400 square mile footprint.
Enbridge consortium reach FID on Blackcomb Pipeline for Permian gas transport
The companies will move forward with the construction of the Blackcomb Pipeline after having secured sufficient firm transportation agreements with predominantly investment grade shippers, including Devon Energy, Diamondback Energy, Marathon Petroleum Corp. and Targa Resources Corp.
Alaska regulators approve 16-mile pipeline to support dwindling natural gas supplies
Alaska regulators have given conditional approval to Alaska Pipeline Co., a subsidiary of Enstar Natural Gas, for a plan to build a $57 million, 16-mile pipeline to Port MacKenzie to potentially import natural gas, as local supplies in the Cook Inlet basin are projected to dwindle.
TC Energy nears $726 million deal with indigenous Canadian groups for stake in 16,000-mile natural gas pipeline system
The deal, involving TC Energy’s NGTL System, which spans over 24,000 km and transports natural gas in Canada’s western provinces, is expected to be announced on July 30, with finalization in late August.
Illinois governor signs bill implementing two-year pause on CO2 pipeline construction
Governor JB Pritzker has signed the SAFE CCS Act, establishing new safety standards for carbon capture in Illinois and implementing a two-year pause on CO2 pipeline construction.
ONEOK to build 230-mile pipeline linking Kansas and Denver
ONEOK plans to construct a new 230-mile pipeline from Scott City, Kansas, to Denver International Airport, enhancing its refined products supply between the Mid-Continent and Gulf Coast.
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.
Energy Transfer, Suncor combine to operate 5,000 miles of oil, produced water pipelines in Permian basin
Energy Transfer will serve as the operator of the joint venture and contribute its Permian crude oil and produced water gathering assets and operations. Sunoco will contribute all its Permian crude oil gathering assets and operations to the joint venture.
40-mile ADCC natural gas pipeline begins commercial service in Texas
The ADCC Pipeline entered commercial service on July 1, 2024, and is capable of providing approximately 1.7 Billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) of natural gas transportation capacity to the Cheniere Corpus Christi Liquefaction facility from markets on Whistler Pipeline's Agua Dulce Header in South Texas.
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.
Diversified expands with 500 miles of natural gas pipelines in East Texas acquisition
Diversified Energy Company has agreed to buy natural gas assets, including over 500 miles of pipelines and compression facilities, in eastern Texas from Crescent Pass Energy for $106 million.
Energy Transfer barred from blocking Williams’ natural gas pipeline, Louisianna judge rules
The ruling supports Williams' Louisiana Energy Gateway project, aimed at transporting gas from the Haynesville shale basin to the Gulf Coast. Energy Transfer, which is expanding its Gulf Run system, can still block Williams from using the open-cut method for pipeline installation.
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.
Iowa approves Summit Carbon Solutions’ CO2 pipeline
The Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) approved Summit Carbon Solutions’ base pipeline project. This comes on the heels of successful reapplication hearings for its Summit’s North Dakota pipeline permit in front of the North Dakota Public Service Commission (PSC).
Shell reaches FID on Polaris, Atlas carbon capture projects in Canada
CO2 emissions captured by Polaris will be sent to the Atlas Hub via an approximately 22-kilometre pipeline to two storage wells. CO2 will be stored there approximately two kilometres underground in the Basal Cambrian Sands.
Martin Midstream partners with EPA to clean up Arkansas oil pipeline spill
As of June 23, 2024, clean-up efforts have recovered approximately 1,250 barrels of crude oil and efforts are on-going under a Unified Command structure led by the EPA.
- Tunnel boring machine ‘Clack-A-Mole’ nears one-third completion in Oregon outfall project
- Explosion in underground PG&E vault leaves one dead in Richmond, Calif.
- Tennessee pipeline gets initial FERC approval despite environmental concerns
- Sinkhole in Texas town accrues over $800,000 in sewer rehabilitation costs
- Water and Sewer Damage Awareness Week highlights infrastructure challenges
- Wisconsin proposes new PFAS drinking water standards to align with federal rules
- Elgin, Ill., joins EPA drinking water initiative to accelerate lead pipe replacement
- Dog River pipeline replacement in Oregon improves water supply with new HDPE pipe
- GasTracker Accurately Locates Plastic Gas Pipes
- Union County, Ga., breaks ground on $20.5 million fiber broadband expansion project