Oil/Gas Pipelines Construction
Judge not inclined to shut down pipeline, pleads with Wisconsin tribe to work with oil company
A federal judge said Thursday he is unlikely to force an energy company to shut down an oil pipeline in northern Wisconsin, despite arguments from a Native American tribe that the line is at immediate risk of being exposed by erosion and rupturing on reservation land.
Consultants: Design issues, operations lapses led to big Keystone pipeline oil spill
Pipeline design issues, lapses by its operators and problems caused during its construction led to a massive oil spill on the Keystone pipeline system in northeastern Kansas, according to a report for U.S. government regulators.
Mountain Valley Pipeline loses water permit for West Virginia pipeline
A company building a long-delayed natural gas pipeline has lost a key water permit after a federal appeals court ruled that West Virginia didn’t adequately assess the impact of building the Mountain Valley Pipeline across streams and wetlands.
US cities win nearly $200 million in grants for pipeline upgrades
Federal officials announced the first $196 million of grants Wednesday in a $1 billion program to repair and replace aging and sometimes leaking natural gas pipelines across the country.
Mountain Valley secures water permits for pipeline project in Virginia
(UI) — The 303-mile proposed pipeline is permitted to pass through the state's streams and wetlands thanks to a permit issued by Virginia's Department of Environmental Quality, according to the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
Army Corps further delays decision on Great Lakes oil tunnel
The Army Corps' Detroit district office said it revised the schedule after receiving more than 17,000 public comments during an initial “scoping” period. The agency in December ordered Enbridge to redo measurement of wetlands that could be damaged from roads and structures for tunnel construction.
NA Pipeline Construction Outlook
(UI) — Seldom has a new year arrived with the degree of supply and demand uncertainty facing global energy markets at the start of 2023. Months of soaring oil and natural gas prices gave way in late 2022 as oil demand projections softened on recessionary fears and Europe’s months-long buying spree filled its natural gas storage levels to near capacity.
Jury decides $10.4 million award for Portland natural gas explosion trauma
Lawyers for gas leak investigator Eric Rader and stylist Kristen Prentice said both suffered life-altering changes, including post-traumatic stress disorder, after an excavator hit a buried gas pipeline Oct. 19, 2016.
Plastic Pipes Institute introduces free online Conduit Design Calculator
Plastic Pipes Institute introduced a free online calculator that allows you to input your project details and tells you the safe wall thickness for your intended installation.
Illinois firm settles for $2.5 million in 2017 fatal pipeline construction explosion case
An Illinois company has agreed to pay $2.5 million to settle safety charges from an explosion that killed three welders and injured seven at a Louisiana containerboard mill in 2017, as well as other alleged safety violations.
Idaho-Wyoming gas pipeline needs environmental study for approval
U.S. officials won’t approve a natural gas pipeline from Idaho to Wyoming until additional environmental studies are completed.
Sunoco Ordered to Dredge Lake, Pay $4M Over Pipeline Spill
Sunoco Pipeline will dredge part of a lake and pay more than $4 million for spilling drilling fluid at a popular state park outside Philadelphia, in a settlement that will allow Mariner East 2 pipeline construction to resume.
New Reports of Spills Along Line 3 Construction Route
Regulators in Minnesota report new releases of drilling fluid along the Line 3 pipeline.
Cadiz Acquires 220-Mile Pipeline Asset
Cadiz Inc. announced the acquisition of a 220-mile pipeline from El Paso Natural Gas.
Supreme Court Won’t Sidetrack Plans for Natural Gas Pipeline
The Supreme Court sided with a pipeline company that needs to use New Jersey land to build a natural gas pipeline.
US Appeals Court Ruling Setback for St. Louis-Area Pipeline
A federal court struck down the approval of a 65-mile natural gas pipeline.
Oil Pipeline Builder Agrees to Halt Eminent Domain Lawsuits
An oil pipeline builder has agreed to stop a lawsuit against residents who did not agree to sell land access to build the pipeline.
Supreme Court Wrestles with New Jersey Pipeline Case
The Supreme Court struggles with resolving a case between New Jersey and PennEast Pipeline involving land needed to build a natural gas pipeline.
Hearing to Decide Fate of Dakota Access Pipeline Permit
A hearing for the Dakota Access Pipeline permit on April 9 will decide whether or not operation will be put on hold.
Conflict Continues Over Gas Pipeline in the Northeast
A natural gas pipeline to stretch from New Jersey to New York is battling regulatory issues to begin work on the project.
Gas Driller Pays $1.9M for Wetland and Waterway Damages
A natural gas driller in Pennsylvania agrees to pay $1.9 million for construction damages.
FERC Approves Northern Natural’s Pipeline Replacement Project
The Federal Energy Regulation Comission approved a request to replace 87 miles of pipeline in Nebraska and South Dakota.
Scrapped Vegas Pipeline Plan Looms Amid Swamp Cedar Debate
State lawmakers advanced a pipeline plan to pipe groundwater from rural Nevada to Las Vegas.
Montana County Approves Permit for an Under River Pipeline
A permit has been approved in Montana County to build a gas pipeline under the Gallatin River.
Multiple Bids to Stop Enbridge’s Line 3 Replacement Rejected
Bids to stop the Enbridge Line 3 replacement project were rejected because the groups were unable to prove that the project will cause harm.
Report: Gas Pipeline Builder Changed Plans Without Approval
A report found that Vermont Gas made several changes to an approved construction plan for a gas pipeline without informing the Public Utility Commission.
Court Upholds Order for Dakota Access Environmental Review
A court order requires an environmental impact review to assess the environmental concerns surrounding The Dakota Access pipeline.
Mountain Valley Pipeline Changes Strategy on Permits
Mountain Valley Pipeline plans to abandon its blanket permit and instead apply for individual approvals.
Natural Gas Terminal Plans Hit Snag Over Permit
A natural gas pipeline has hit a snag with federal regulators.
Routes Approved for Wyoming CO2 Pipelines
The U.S. government has approved routes for a large network of carbon dioxide pipelines.
- Recycled water pipeline completed in Encinitas, Calif.
- Broken water pipe in Jackson, Miss., leaks 5 million gallons per day
- Texas water infrastructure failing under growing population
- Ice pigging offers low-risk, high-performance option for water system cleaning
- 60-Year wait ends as Arkansas Valley clean water pipeline project begins construction