Pipeline Business

Construction of the Mountain Valley Pipeline near Camden, West Virginia (© Shutterstock/Malachi Jacobs)
Construction of the Mountain Valley Pipeline near Camden, West Virginia (© Shutterstock/Malachi Jacobs)

Muddy Spring Near Mountain Valley Pipeline Raises More Concerns in Virginia Community

Muddy water erupted from the ground near a natural spring in Sinking Creek, Virginia, raising concerns about potential contamination from the construction of the Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP).

Flag with the logo of Bilfinger (© Shutterstock/360b)
Flag with the logo of Bilfinger (© Shutterstock/360b)

Bilfinger Secures New Contract for Forties Pipeline System Maintenance

Bilfinger, a leading industrial services provider, has been awarded a new contract by INEOS FPS to perform maintenance work across the Forties Pipeline System (FPS) for up to five years

The large-scale agreement, which began in January 2024, has an initial duration of three years with an option for a two-year extension.

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

Germany and Algeria Launch Joint Hydrogen Task Force to Secure Europe's Energy Future

Germany and Algeria, on Friday, February 9, signed a declaration of intent, establishing a joint hydrogen task force and outlining plans for closer cooperation on green hydrogen production, H2 View reported on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023.

According to the report, the move aims to bolster Europe's energy security and accelerate the transition to Net Zero emissions.

 The national flag of Uganda and flag of Tanzania (© Shutterstock/esfera)
The national flag of Uganda and flag of Tanzania (© Shutterstock/esfera)

East African Crude Oil Pipeline Faces Insurance Hurdle as Major Companies Pull Out

The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project has suffered a significant setback as 28 insurance companies opted out of providing coverage, citing pressure from climate activists and concerns about environmental and human rights risks.

Flag of Tajikistan on the map (© Shutterstock/hyotographics)
Flag of Tajikistan on the map (© Shutterstock/hyotographics)

Central Asia-China Gas Pipeline Construction Stalled in Tajikistan Over Pricing Disputes

Construction of a key segment of the Central Asia-China gas pipeline in Tajikistan has been delayed due to pricing disagreements among participating countries, Energy Minister Daler Juma announced at a press conference.

 Azadi Tower in Tehran with flasgs of Iran (© Shutterstock/Kanisorn Pringthongfoo)
Azadi Tower in Tehran with flasgs of Iran (© Shutterstock/Kanisorn Pringthongfoo)

Iran Launches New Offshore Gas Pipeline at South Pars Field, Boosting Production

Iran has launched a new offshore gas pipeline at its South Pars Gas Field, marking a significant step towards increasing production and bolstering energy security.

As reported by MEHR News Agency on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2023, the €130 million ($140.1 million) project, officially launched by Oil Minister Javad Owji, coincided with the 45th anniversary of the Iranian Revolution.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (© Shutterstock/Art Babych)
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (© Shutterstock/Art Babych)

Trudeau Faces Challenges Selling Trans Mountain Pipeline Despite Indigenous Stake Offer

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's ambitious plan to sell the Trans Mountain pipeline, a key conduit for Canadian oil exports, faces mounting challenges, including cost overruns, unresolved Indigenous participation, and a looming election.

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

Nigeria Eyes Morocco Pipeline to Supply Gas to Europe as Trans-Sahara Plans Crumble

Gas-rich Nigeria is exploring a new route to deliver its vast natural gas reserves to Europe, turning its attention to a 5,600-kilometer pipeline to Morocco after diplomatic tensions scuttled a long-mooted project through Niger.

Logo of Williams infront of the website (© Shutterstock/T. Schneider)
Logo of Williams infront of the website (© Shutterstock/T. Schneider)

America’s Energy Giant Plans Major Southeast Pipeline Expansion to Boost Gas Deliveries

Pipeline giant Williams is expected to file initial paperwork soon with federal regulators for a large expansion project aimed at increasing natural gas deliveries to the Southeast.

Hydrogen molecule (© Shutterstock/Corona Borealis Studio)
Hydrogen molecule (© Shutterstock/Corona Borealis Studio)

France & Germany to Reach Final Investment Decision On 100km Hydrogen Pipeline ‘Very Soon’

A key decision on a 100-kilometer hydrogen pipeline connecting France and Germany is expected "very soon," according to the CEO of France's main gas transmission system operator.

 Trans Mountain Pipeline under construction along the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains (© Shutterstock/Bruce Raynor)
Trans Mountain Pipeline under construction along the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains (© Shutterstock/Bruce Raynor)

Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion Faces New Delays Due to Technical Issues

Canada's Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project encountered new technical challenges, causing further delays in its completion.

The flag of Australia (© Shutterstock/esfera)
The flag of Australia (© Shutterstock/esfera)

Australia’s EDO Funding Under Review for Blocking Construction of Santos Pipeline

The Environmental Defenders Office (EDO) faces funding cuts after a Federal Court judge found the organization manipulated and distorted the views of Aboriginal people during a legal challenge to a gas pipeline project.

The Northern Territory government, which provides $100,000 annually to the EDO, announced a review of its funding following the court's decision.

Russia-China pipeline (© Adobe Stock/alexmlx)
Russia-China pipeline (© Adobe Stock/alexmlx)

Power of Siberia-2 Pipeline to China Faces Delay, Says Mongolian PM

Construction of the Power of Siberia-2 gas pipeline, a major project aimed at bringing Russian gas to China, may be delayed, Mongolian Prime Minister L. Oyun-Erdene said on Sunday as reported by Reuters, citing a report by the Financial Times.

Illuminated logo of Shell (© Shutterstock/Dom J)
Illuminated logo of Shell (© Shutterstock/Dom J)

Shell Exits Nigeria's Onshore Oil Sector, Raising Hopes for Local Firms

Shell, the most prominent Western company operating in Nigeria's oil-rich Niger Delta, has sold its onshore assets to five mostly local firms, marking a significant shift in the country's oil sector.

The move highlights the challenges faced by oil majors in Africa's biggest exporter but also raises hopes that local firms could reverse the decline in production.

Castorone pipe layer vessel (© Saipem)
Castorone pipe layer vessel (© Saipem)

Australia’s Woodside Energy Halts $18 Billion Gas Pipeline Installation After Rupture

Woodside Energy has halted the installation of a critical pipeline for its $18 billion Scarborough gas project after a serious incident ripped a hole in the pipe, WAtoday reported on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024. According to the report, the dangerous offshore incident raised safety concerns from unions, prompting an investigation by regulators.