Pipelines

Consumers Energy plans $248 million upgrade to Michigan's natural gas system

Consumers Energy has unveiled plans to modernize Michigan's natural gas infrastructure, including replacing up to 10,000 aging service lines and installing remote-control valves on major pipelines to enhance safety and efficiency.

Phillips 66 to sell stake in Gulf Coast Express pipeline for $865 million

The 500-mile Gulf Coast Express Pipeline transports about 2 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day from the Permian Basin to the Agua Dulce area in Texas.

Black Hills granted new Iowa utility rate approval, backing $100 million in pipeline investments

Black Hills Energy, the Iowa natural gas utility of Black Hills Corp. has received approval from the Iowa Utilities Commission for new rates. The rates are designed to recover approx. $100 million of pipeline system investments.

GOP lawmakers criticize New York for halting $500 million pipeline project

In a Dec. 5 letter addressed to Governor Hochul, Republican lawmakers from New York and Pennsylvania expressed strong criticism of New York State's decision to block the Northern Access Pipeline, a $500 million natural gas infrastructure project.

Congress approves $17 million for Central Coast pipeline, wastewater projects

The U.S. House of Representatives has advanced a bipartisan deal this week to approve $17 million in funding for critical water projects in California's Central Coast.

PipeLogix partners with PipeAId to modernize and automate pipeline inspection

PipeLogix, a developer of pipeline inspection software, has announced a strategic, long-term partnership with PipeAId, a provider of AI-powered solutions engineered to automate and improve condition assessment.

Fort Lauderdale, Lanzo Construction begin work on major sewer upgrades

The City of Fort Lauderdale and Lanzo Construction Company are working to upgrade approximately 23,370 feet of large sanitary sewer pipelines, with construction planned for completion by August 2026.

Construction firms deploy world’s largest pipe plug at Universal Studios

Universal Studios, a leader in the entertainment industry, is well-known for its iconic theme parks and attractions. Its latest venture in Orlando, Fla., Universal Epic Universe, is an upcoming theme park under construction and scheduled to open in 2025.

SCV Water secures funding to build 12-inch pipeline for LARC Ranch, Lily of the Valley in Calif.

Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency (SCV Water) has finalized plans to deliver a long-awaited, permanent water supply to LARC Ranch and Lily of the Valley Mobile Village, bringing much-needed relief to the Bouquet Canyon area.

California American Water completes pipe relocation for FORTAG trail expansion

California American Water has announced the successful relocation of 860 feet of pipe in Del Rey Oaks to facilitate completion of the Fort Ord Regional Trail and Greenway (FORTAG).

FERC approves Texas-Louisiana expansion project by Natural Gas Pipeline Company

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has approved the Texas-Louisiana Expansion Project, filed by Natural Gas Pipeline Co. of America, a Kinder Morgan subsidiary, according to a FERC filing on Nov. 21.

New HDPE composite pipe replaces welded steel at potash mine

To update the brine transfer line at its Rocanville potash production facility in Saskatchewan, Canada, Nutrien, a Canadian fertilizer company, selected a steel-reinforced, high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe.

Permitting reforms seen as crucial to Northeast, nation’s energy woes

The state of Massachusetts earlier in 2024 joined its fellow New England states, along with Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and New York in signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish a framework for coordinating their activities to improve interregional transmission planning and development.

HDD Reunion, Hall of Fame Class of ’25 announced

Underground Infrastructure magazine and the Horizontal Directional Drilling Association, in conjunction with the HDD Reunion Organization, are proud to announce the HDD Hall of Fame Class of 2025. The honorees will be inducted during the HDD Reunion on Wednesday, March 5.

Mexico plans to accelerate development of underground infrastructure

Mexico plans to accelerate the development of its underground energy infrastructure, thanks to the ever-growing trend of nearshoring, which requires more quality infrastructure to guarantee a reliable energy supply for companies interested in expansion to the country.

North Auburn, Calif., wastewater pipeline extension moves forward with contractor selection

(UI) — Construction on the first phase of a $22 million wastewater pipeline extension in North Auburn is set to begin, aiming to ease capacity constraints in the area.

Platform Partners acquires Progressive Pipeline Management, Commonwealth M&A serves as transaction advisor

Commonwealth M&A, LLC. has announced the acquisition of its client Progressive Pipeline Management (PPM) by Platform Partners. PPM is a full-service, trenchless pipeline rehabilitation contractor.

McCarthy-Jacobs JV to expand groundwater desalination in Southern California

The project includes constructing new groundwater extraction wells and raw water pipelines to support the expanded desalter's operations.

Consumers Energy completes final phase of Mid-Michigan natural gas pipeline

Consumers Energy has completed its Mid-Michigan Pipeline, replacing and upgrading 55 miles of natural gas transmission pipeline in Clinton, Shiawassee, Ingham, Livingston and Washtenaw counties, the company said on Nov. 4.

Enbridge Line 5 reroute clears hurdle with Wisconsin DNR permit approval

Enbridge's proposed relocation involves replacing a 41-mile segment of its 645-mile Line 5 pipeline with a new 30-inch diameter pipe running through Ashland, Bayfield, and Iron counties.

Azuria Water Solutions to acquire Performance Pipeline Technologies

Azuria Water Solutions™, a provider of infrastructure maintenance, rehabilitation and technology-enabled water solutions, have announced the acquisition of Performance Pipeline Technologies, Inc., a pipeline service provider specializing in trenchless repair.

California American Water replaces 3,000 feet of 100-year-old pipes in Carmel, boosting service and safety

California American Water has completed its water main replacement project on Dolores Street in Carmel, upgrading nearly 3,000 feet of 100-year-old pipes to enhance service reliability and safety.

Cadiz to reuse steel from terminated Keystone XL pipeline for California groundwater project

(UI) — Cadiz Inc. announced plans to acquire 180 miles of steel pipe from the terminated Keystone XL Pipeline, repurposing the materials for a new water delivery pipeline.

West Virginia American Water launches 1,360-foot pipeline upgrade in Cross Lanes

West Virginia American Water has begun a $460,000 project to replace 1,360 feet of water main along Greywood Drive in Cross Lanes, West Virginia, aiming to improve local water service reliability.

Flooding occurs shortly after construction progress on Denver Lead Reduction Program

Hours after construction progress was celebrated for Denver’s Lead Reduction Program on Monday, a water main break occurred, flooding the nearby street in the Curtis Park Neighborhood.

$23 million project breaks ground to modernize 12,000 ft of sewer pipe, water infrastructure in Hudson Valley

(UI) – The Dutchess County Water and Wastewater Authority (DCWWA) broke ground on Thursday for a new $22.6 million wastewater treatment plant to modernize the clean water infrastructure in the Village of Tivoli, New York State.

Federal court rejects four new pipeline safety rules

Not only has the DC Federal Court of Appeals upended FERC decisions, it has now injected itself into Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) decisions.

Syracuse reports dangerously high lead levels in drinking water

According to new data, Syracuse’s drinking water showed lead levels higher than Flint, Michigan and Newark, New Jersey.

Construction to begin on $22 million wastewater pipeline extension in Sacramento area

(UI) - Construction is set to begin on the first phase of a $22 million wastewater pipeline extension to alleviate capacity constraints in North Auburn, with a competitive bid of $10.8 million awarded to the chosen contractor.

Garney partners with RodRadar to enhance utility strike prevention during excavation

A strategic partnership between Garney and RodRadar aims to enhance excavation safety and operational efficiency through the use of real-time radar technology.