Oil/Gas Pipelines
US Appeals Court Ruling Setback for St. Louis-Area Pipeline
A federal court struck down the approval of a 65-mile natural gas pipeline.
Federal Judge Blocks Biden's Pause on Oil and Gas Leases
A federal judge blocks the Biden administration's pause on new oil and gas leases on federal lands.
New Infrastructure Connects West Texas Natural Gas Producing Areas to Demand Markets
Pipeline projects in Texas and Mexico have increased natural gas transportation capacity.
Feds Approve Expansion of North Dakota Natural Gas Pipeline
Officials have approved a natural gas pipeline in North Dakota to help curb excess gas flaring.
Colorado Orders 87 Oil and Gas Wells Shut Pending Cleanup
Colorado orders cleanups to several oil and gas wells after a series of spills and releases.
Biden Pledges Aggressive Response to Pipeline Cyber Attacks
President Joe Biden pledges to respond aggressively to the cyber attacks on Colonial Pipeline.
Florida Declares State of Emergency After Pipeline Shutdown
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency after a pipeline was forced to shutdown due to hackers.
Pipeline Officials Hope Most Service will be Back by Weekend
Colonial Pipeline was hit with a cyber attack over the weekend impacting the fuel supply.
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.
New Mexico Sets Record for Monthly Royalty Earnings for Oil and Gas Leases
New Mexico sets a record for oil and gas leasing royalties.
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.
New Mexico Sues for Cleanup of Abandoned Wells
New Mexico sues two oil and gas companies for abandoned wells in the state.
Michigan Agency to Include Climate in Tunnel Permit Review
An agency in Michigan delivered a spilt decision over an underground oil pipeline that connects two of the Great Lakes.
Blackouts Cause Oil and Gas Production to Fall in North Dakota
Blackouts in North Dakota caused temporary shut downs for oil and gas production.
Dakota Access Asks for Full Appeals Court Review on Permit
Dakota Access asks for an appeal after the judge ordered a delay in the case.
Judge Orders Delay Amid Debate Over Dakota Access Pipeline
A judge ordered a delay in the decision to potentially shut down the Dakota Access oil 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.
Regulators Fined Gas Utility $900K for Pipeline Violations
Regulators in Indiana fined CenterPoint for pipeline violations.
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.
Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania Proposes Aging Infrastructure Upgrades
Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania has proposed infrastructure upgrades to its underground natural gas distribution pipelines.
States Sue to Undo Biden Pause on US Oil & Gas Lease Sales
Several states sue to undo Biden's pause on oil ad gas lease sales.
Texas Oil Company Agrees to Fine for Wastewater Spill
Merit Energy Company is held responsible for a 2018 spill and agrees to pay a $115,000 fine for the damages.
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.
Indiana Utility Fined $1.1M for Pipeline Safety Violations
An Indiana utility was fined for having pipeline safety violations.
Scrapped Vegas Pipeline Plan Looms Amid Swamp Cedar Debate
State lawmakers advanced a pipeline plan to pipe groundwater from rural Nevada to Las Vegas.
Natural Gas Pipeline Projects Increase U.S. Transportation Capacity
Four natural gas pipeline projects have recently began service throughout the U.S. which increased transportation capacity.
Pipeline Developer Awards Grants to Promote Conservation
The Mountain Valley Pipeline developers have awarded nearly half a million dollars in grants to promote conservation and recreation along parts of the Appalachian Trail.
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 Utility Workers Hurt in Gas Explosion Near Houston
A gas explosion led to several utility workers injured on Friday.
- 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