Pipeline Business

Steel pipes for a offshore pipeline (© Shutterstock/Maciej Mienciuk)
Steel pipes for a offshore pipeline (© Shutterstock/Maciej Mienciuk)

Funding & Security Risks Loom as Africa’s $25bn Gas Pipeline Targets 2026 Deal

Nigeria and Morocco aim to sign a definitive agreement on the long-delayed African Atlantic Gas Pipeline before the end of 2026, officials said, a move that could advance one of the continent's most ambitious energy infrastructure projects.

BP display stand with company redesign logo (© Shutterstock/Tommy Lee Walker)
BP display stand with company redesign logo (© Shutterstock/Tommy Lee Walker)

BP to Hand Over Operations of Major BTC Oil Pipeline to Azerbaijan’s SOCAR

British energy major BP announced Tuesday it is on track to transfer operations of the strategic Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC) oil pipeline to Azerbaijan’s state oil company, SOCAR, effective July 1.

Rendering of a aerial view of a hydrogen pipeline (© Shutterstock/petrmalinak)
Rendering of a aerial view of a hydrogen pipeline (© Shutterstock/petrmalinak)

Dutch and German Energy Firms Sign Accord to Build Cross-Border Hydrogen Pipeline by 2031

Dutch gas network operator Gasunie has partnered with German energy infrastructure firms Open Grid Europe and Thyssengas to build a cross-border hydrogen pipeline connecting the two nations, companies announced this week.

Rendering of a pressure gauge on a hydrogen pipeline (© Shutterstock/r.classen)
Rendering of a pressure gauge on a hydrogen pipeline (© Shutterstock/r.classen)

Netherlands Activates First Section of National Hydrogen Pipeline Network

The first 32-kilometer (20-mile) section of the Dutch national hydrogen pipeline network has been officially activated, marking a major milestone in Europe's transition toward cleaner energy.

The pipeline, located within the sprawling Port of Rotterdam, is now ready to transport hydrogen gas across the industrial hub. 

Flags of China and Russia (© Shutterstock/Vitalii Vodolazskyi)
Flags of China and Russia (© Shutterstock/Vitalii Vodolazskyi)

Putin Seeks to Jump-Start Major Russia-China Gas Pipeline Project Amid Middle East Turmoil

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing on Tuesday for high-stakes talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, aiming to leverage global energy disruptions from the war in Iran to finalize a long-delayed contract for the planned Power of

Flag and coat of arms of the Republic of Estonia on the parliament building Toompea castle, in Tallinn, Estonia (© Shutterstock/M-Production)
Flag and coat of arms of the Republic of Estonia on the parliament building Toompea castle, in Tallinn, Estonia (© Shutterstock/M-Production)

Estonia Plans Land Hydrogen Pipeline as Sea Route Competition Looms

The Estonian government has initiated a state special planning process to chart an onshore hydrogen pipeline route through its territory, aiming to secure lucrative transit fees and bolster domestic green energy projects.

Republic of Uzbekistan and ROSEN Group Sign Memorandum of Understanding (©ROSEN Group)
Republic of Uzbekistan and ROSEN Group Sign Memorandum of Understanding (©ROSEN Group)

Uzbekistan & ROSEN Group Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Advance Oil & Gas Infrastructure Safety

Cooperation supports the exchange of international expertise in industrial safety, risk-based inspection, and long-term energy security

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

UAE Fast-tracks Second Pipeline to Bypass Strait of Hormuz to Double Export Capacity

Abu Dhabi has ordered its state oil company to accelerate a critical pipeline expansion project that will double the United Arab Emirates’ crude export capacity through the port of Fujairah by 2027, officials said.

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

Middle East Conflict Pushes India to Revive Stranded Energy Pipeline Projects

A worsening global fuel crisis triggered by military conflict in the Middle East has pushed India to fast-track long-delayed pipeline projects to safeguard its long-term energy security.

Hundred dollar bills in a money counting machine (© Shutterstock/Frame Stock Footage)
Hundred dollar bills in a money counting machine (© Shutterstock/Frame Stock Footage)

Mexico Announces $8.1 Billion Natural Gas Pipeline Expansion to Fuel Power Sector

The Mexican government announced a massive 140.9 billion peso ($8.1 billion) investment strategy through 2030 to modernize, maintain, and expand the nation's natural gas pipeline network, aiming to secure energy supplies for a growing fleet of power plants.

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

Executives Make Case for Indefinite Government Ownership of Trans Mountain Pipeline

The leaders of the Trans Mountain pipeline and its financial overseer say there is a strong case for the federal government to maintain long-term ownership of the critical energy asset, potentially

Myanmar & Thailand on the map under a magnifying glas (© Shutterstock/Neuiiza)
Myanmar & Thailand on the map under a magnifying glas (© Shutterstock/Neuiiza)

Myanmar and Thailand to Bolster Natural Gas Pipeline Security and Production

Myanmar and Thailand have agreed to step up security along joint natural gas pipelines and explore new drilling options to counter falling output at a major offshore field, officials said.

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

Emergency Responders Contain NNPCL Gas Pipeline Fire in Lagos

Emergency responders contained a major fire along a Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited gas pipeline on Agege Motor Road, Lagos State authorities said Monday.

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency activated a full-scale response after receiving distress calls through the state's toll-free emergency lines. 

Permian Basin oil and gas pipeline construction (© Shutterstock/G B Hart)
Permian Basin oil and gas pipeline construction (© Shutterstock/G B Hart)

Western Midstream Bolsters Permian Pipeline Network with $1.6 Billion Brazos Acquisition

Western Midstream Partners announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Brazos Delaware II, a move aimed at significantly boosting its gathering and processing infrastructure in the heart of the Permian Basin.

Marc Fleck - General Manager North America at Orbital Eye (© Orbital Eye)
Marc Fleck - General Manager North America at Orbital Eye (© Orbital Eye)

Orbital Eye expands into North America & appoints Marc Fleck as General Manager North America

Orbital Eye, a global provider of AI-powered satellite monitoring for critical infrastructure, today announced its expansion into North America following the award of its first large-scale U.S. contract. As part of this strategic step, the company is opening a new office in New York and has appointed Marc Fleck as General Manager for North America.