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Rendering of a pipeline with the flag of the USA (© Shutterstock/Ink Drop)
Rendering of a pipeline with the flag of the USA (© Shutterstock/Ink Drop)

[Analysis] AI Pipeline Boom: How Data Centers Are Driving America's Biggest Gas Buildout Since 2008

Behind the seamless interactions of generative artificial intelligence and high-level machine learning models lies a physical reality heavy with industrial pipeline momentum: massive data centers requiring unprecedented volumes of continuous electrical power.

The route of the SoutH2 Corridor (© SoutH2 Corridor)
The route of the SoutH2 Corridor (© SoutH2 Corridor)

Five Nations Sign Accord to Advance €13B North Africa-Europe Hydrogen Pipeline to Germany

Energy ministers from five North African and European nations signed a landmark agreement in Algiers to advance the SoutH2 Corridor, a proposed €13 billion ($14.1 billion) pipeline aimed at transporting green hydrogen from production hubs in North Africa to European industrial markets.

Launch of SpaceX Falcon 9 Axiom Mission 3 (Ax-3) at Cape Canaveral in 2024 (© Shutterstock/Evan El-Amin)
Launch of SpaceX Falcon 9 Axiom Mission 3 (Ax-3) at Cape Canaveral in 2024 (© Shutterstock/Evan El-Amin)

SpaceX Seeks to Build 32-Mile Dedicated Natural Gas Pipeline for Florida Launch Site

Elon Musk’s SpaceX is seeking regulatory approval to construct a 32.4-mile natural gas transmission pipeline in Brevard County, Florida, aiming to secure a direct, high-volume fuel supply for rocket launches out of Cape Canaveral.

A pipeline running through a forrest (© Shutterstock/Ben Schonewille)
A pipeline running through a forrest (© Shutterstock/Ben Schonewille)

Balkan Nations Unveil Multi-State Pipeline Upgrade Plan to Feed European Gas Demand

Energy ministers from Serbia, Greece, Bulgaria, and North Macedonia agreed on Tuesday to expand regional cooperation and advance major natural gas and fuel pipeline developments across Southeastern Europe.

L to R: Camilo Valencia, Chief Operational Officer - New Stratus Energy; Jose Francisco Arata - Chief Executive Officer- New Stratus Energy; Lorenzo Simonelli - Chairman and CEO Baker Hughes; Delcy Rodriguez – Interim President of Venezuela; Maria Claudia Borras - Chief Growth & Experience Officer and Industrial & Energy Technology Executive Vice President, Baker Hughes; Hector Fuentes – President and CEO , LINDSAYCA (© Baker Hughes)
L to R: Camilo Valencia, Chief Operational Officer - New Stratus Energy; Jose Francisco Arata - Chief Executive Officer- New Stratus Energy; Lorenzo Simonelli - Chairman and CEO Baker Hughes; Delcy Rodriguez – Interim President of Venezuela; Maria Claudia Borras - Chief Growth & Experience Officer and Industrial & Energy Technology Executive Vice President, Baker Hughes; Hector Fuentes – President and CEO , LINDSAYCA (© Baker Hughes)

Baker Hughes, Partners Sign Major Deals to Upgrade Venezuelan Natural Gas Pipelines

Baker Hughes announced Monday it has signed two strategic agreements to revitalize Venezuela’s energy infrastructure, placing a heavy focus on expanding and modernizing the country’s natural gas pipeline network.

President Trump during a press conference in the Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House (© Shutterstock/Chip Somodevilla)
President Trump during a press conference in the Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House (© Shutterstock/Chip Somodevilla)

Trump Defends Alaska Pipeline Announcement Amid South Korean Pushback

President Donald Trump on Friday dismissed concerns that he prematurely announced South Korea’s commitment to help finance a massive natural gas pipeline in Alaska, warning that he could double tariffs on the key trade partner if a deal is not finalized soon.

Pipeline valve being opened (© Shutterstock/Oil and Gas Photographer)
Pipeline valve being opened (© Shutterstock/Oil and Gas Photographer)

Saudi Arabia Ramps Up East-West Pipeline Flows to Over 80% Following Repairs After Attacks

Saudi Arabia has boosted oil flows through its critical East-West pipeline to over 80% of total capacity, driving western coast crude exports to their highest levels since war broke out in late February.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney (© Shutterstock/Photo Agency)
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney (© Shutterstock/Photo Agency)

Canada Fast-Tracks Pacific Oil Pipeline to Diversify Energy Exports Beyond U.S.

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Thursday that Canada will fast-track the approval process for a new proposed crude oil export pipeline to the country’s West Coast.

The Pacific Link pipeline project could generate more than $14 billion annually in gross domestic product.

Green hydrogen pipeline (© Shutterstock/Audio und werbung)
Green hydrogen pipeline (© Shutterstock/Audio und werbung)

Spain Fast-Tracks $437.6 Million Green Hydrogen Pipeline Network

Spain’s Ecological Transition Ministry is expediting permits for four key natural gas pipeline segments to accelerate the buildout of the nation’s green hydrogen backbone.

The move paves the way for regional production hubs in Andalusia, Aragon, and the Basque Country.

Nigeria on the Map (© Shutterstock/hyotographics)
Nigeria on the Map (© Shutterstock/hyotographics)

[Analysis] The Nigerian Pipeline Landscape: Upcoming Projects & Industry Opportunities

Energy reserves have long dictated the wealth of nations, yet for decades, Nigeria’s rich hydrocarbon potential remained constrained by inadequate pipeline transport networks and infrastructural bottlenecks. Today, a dramatic shift is underway.

Rendering of hydrogen molecules (© Shutterstock/atk work)
Rendering of hydrogen molecules (© Shutterstock/atk work)

Denmark Approves $850 Million Funding Boost for Hydrogen Pipeline to Germany

Denmark will increase state support for a planned green hydrogen pipeline connecting the country to Germany by DKK 5.6 billion ($850 million), Danish officials announced, providing greater financial certainty for the major cross-border energy infrastructure project.

Rendering of a pipeline with the Canadian flag (© Shutterstock/Ink Drop)
Rendering of a pipeline with the Canadian flag (© Shutterstock/Ink Drop)

Canada Energy Shift: Ontario Signals Public Investment for 3,300-Km New Oil Pipeline

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Monday his government is willing to invest provincial funds to help build the proposed Northern Shield oil pipeline, signalling a growing role for public capital in major Canadian energy infrastructure.

Aerial view of a pipeline (© Shutterstock/BelusUAB)
Aerial view of a pipeline (© Shutterstock/BelusUAB)

Pipeline Sabotage Halts Gas Supply to Key Syrian Power Plants, Worsening Power Shortage

An explosion on a key eastern Syrian pipeline on Monday night halted gas flow to power plants, Syrian authorities reported Tuesday.

The incident marks the latest act of sabotage against the country's damaged energy infrastructure.

DAS N56-Series (© AP Sensing)
DAS N56-Series (© AP Sensing)

Long-Range Pipeline Monitoring With Early Leak and Intrusion Detection

AP Sensing introduces the DAS N56-Series, a next-generation Distributed Acoustic Sensing solution designed for pipeline monitoring and Critical Infrastructure Monitoring. With true dual-channel sensing and a range of 2 × 100 km, the system allows operators to monitor long pipeline routes continuously with a single instrument.

Map of the Red Sea and surrounding contries (© Shutterstock/hyotographics)
Map of the Red Sea and surrounding contries (© Shutterstock/hyotographics)

Saudi Arabia Resumes Oil Loadings at Yanbu Port Days After Restating East-West Pipeline

Saudi Arabia has resumed crude oil loadings from its Red Sea port of Yanbu following the restart of the East-West Pipeline, according to trade sources and shipping data, offering relief to global energy markets strained by Middle East conflicts.

Flag of Nigeria (© Shutterstock/adaptice photography)
Flag of Nigeria (© Shutterstock/adaptice photography)

Experts Urge $22 Billion Pipeline Investment to Unlock Nigeria’s Gas Potential

Nigeria must significantly expand and modernize its aging pipeline infrastructure to capitalize on its massive natural gas reserves and prevent environmental hazards, energy experts warned at an industry conference this week.

Bridge with pipelines (© Shutterstock/tcly)
Bridge with pipelines (© Shutterstock/tcly)

Zambia Delays Reopening Main Fuel Pipeline to Open Competition Until January

Zambia has pushed back the return of open access to its primary fuel-import pipeline until January, delaying a transition to market competition months after the International Monetary Fund urged the nation to restore the system.

Gulf of Oman & Strait of Hormuz on the map (© Shutterstock/Nick Beer)
Gulf of Oman & Strait of Hormuz on the map (© Shutterstock/Nick Beer)

[Analysis] Beyond Hormuz: Saudi Pipeline Attack Proves No Middle East Crude Artery Is Out of Reach

For decades, the global energy architecture operated under a comfortable geopolitical illusion: if the sea lanes broke, the desert steel pipelines would hold.

However, the current geopolitical tensions have prompted countries to rethink their energy security strategies.

Pipes being layed for a offshore pipeline (© Shutterstock/hlopex)
Pipes being layed for a offshore pipeline (© Shutterstock/hlopex)

Petrobras Eyes Offshore Pipeline for Colombia’s Sirius Gas Field

Brazil’s state-run oil company Petrobras may include the offshore Sirius gas project in Colombia in its upcoming 2027–2031 business plan, provided it secures the necessary environmental approval, an executive said Wednesday.

Hermann Rosen receiving the IPCE Lifetime Achievement Honor at IPCE 2026 in Calgary, Canada. (© Maven Media Group)
Hermann Rosen receiving the IPCE Lifetime Achievement Honor at IPCE 2026 in Calgary, Canada. (© Maven Media Group)

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Honors Hermann Rosen at IPCE 2026

Industry recognition celebrates Hermann Rosen’s lifetime achievement in pioneering pipeline inspection technologies, advancing asset integrity, and shaping a safer, more reliable energy infrastructure industry worldwide.

Hermann Rosen, Founder of the ROSEN Group, has received the IPCE Lifetime Achievement Honor in recognition of his enduring contribution to the pipeline industry.

Pipelayer at a construction site in the forrest (© Shutterstock/Maksim Safaniuk)
Pipelayer at a construction site in the forrest (© Shutterstock/Maksim Safaniuk)

Woodway Energy to Build 22-Mile Natural Gas Pipeline for Hyperscale Data Center

Woodway Energy Infrastructure has signed definitive agreements to develop, own, and operate a 22-mile natural gas pipeline designed to fuel a new hyperscale data center project, the company announced.