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ptc Asia 2025 Tour of Exhibition (©EITEP)
ptc Asia 2025 Tour of Exhibition (©EITEP)

Pipeline Technology Conference Asia 2026 Set to Strengthen Its Role as Asia’s Pipeline Technology Hub

The Pipeline Technology Conference Asia (ptc Asia) will return to Kuala Lumpur from 24–26 November 2026, building on the strong momentum of its successful inaugural edition and its ambition to serve as Asia’s Pipeline Technology Hub.

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

German Grid Operators Unveil Integrated Gas and Hydrogen Pipeline Plan

German energy network coordinators presented the first integrated development plan for the nation’s gas and hydrogen infrastructure, proposing billions of euros in new pipeline investments to bridge the gap between methane reliance and a climate-neutral future.

Pipeline valve with manometer (© Shutterstock/Krasowit)
Pipeline valve with manometer (© Shutterstock/Krasowit)

Restart of the Ukrainian Side of Druzhba Pipeline to be Delayed as Regional Tensions Mount

Ukraine has informed neighbouring Slovakia that oil flows through the Druzhba pipeline are not expected to resume in the coming days, further extending a monthslong suspension that has fuelled political friction across Central Europe.

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

Egypt Offers Sumed Pipeline for Saudi Crude as Strategic Bypass Amid Red Sea Oil Shift

Egypt is prepared to facilitate the transport of Saudi Arabian crude oil to global markets via the Sumed pipeline, Petroleum Minister Karim Badawi said Tuesday, as regional conflict forced a major shift in Saudi Aramco’s logistics.

Global Women Forum - Introducing Ainur Rychshanova
Global Women Forum - Introducing Ainur Rychshanova

Global Women Forum - Introducing Ainur Rychshanova

Ainur Rychshanova is an experienced GIS Analyst based in Doha, Qatar, with over eight years of expertise in geospatial data management, spatial analysis, and environmental modeling. She currently works with QatarEnergy, where she supports the integrity and digital transformation of large-scale oil and gas infrastructure.

Steel pipes (© Shutterstock/khan3145)
Steel pipes (© Shutterstock/khan3145)

Ontras Taps Salzgitter Units for 110-Kilometer Hydrogen Pipeline Project

German transmission operator Ontras Gastransport has commissioned two subsidiaries of steelmaker Salzgitter AG to construct nearly 110 kilometres of pipeline, a critical step in connecting industrial hubs to the nation’s emerging hydrogen economy.

Iraq on the map under the magnifying glas (© Shutterstock/Kachor Valentyna)
Iraq on the map under the magnifying glas (© Shutterstock/Kachor Valentyna)

Iraq Shuts Down Northern Pipeline to Turkey Amid Middle East Tensions

Iraq has suspended all crude oil exports via a pipeline to the Turkish port of Ceyhan from its semi-autonomous Kurdistan region as regional instability begins to choke critical energy infrastructure.

Judge's gavel on the table (© Shutterstock/FabrikaSimf)
Judge's gavel on the table (© Shutterstock/FabrikaSimf)

California Judge Upholds Restraining Order on Santa Barbara Offshore Pipelines

A Santa Barbara Superior Court judge on Friday upheld a preliminary injunction against Sable Offshore, blocking the company’s immediate plans to restart production and transport oil through two controversial coastal pipelines.

The ruling by Judge Donna Geck ensures the pipelines will remain dormant for at least four months. 

The Mackinac Bridge over the Straits of Mackinac, connecting Michigan's Upper and Lower Peninsulas (© Shutterstock/Craig Sterken)
The Mackinac Bridge over the Straits of Mackinac, connecting Michigan's Upper and Lower Peninsulas (© Shutterstock/Craig Sterken)

Completion of Line 5 Tunnel Pipeline Project Pushed to 2031

The ambitious project to house the Line 5 pipeline within a protective tunnel beneath the Straits of Mackinac has faced a significant setback, with officials announcing that completion is now delayed until at least 2031.

Flag of Ukraine waving in the wind on a clear day (© Shutterstock/rarrarorro)
Flag of Ukraine waving in the wind on a clear day (© Shutterstock/rarrarorro)

Kyiv Dismisses Hungary’s ‘Oil Blockade’ Claims, Cites Safety Risks in Pipeline Repair

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday dismissed demands from the European Union and neighboring allies to fast-track repairs on the Druzhba pipeline, stating that ongoing Russian strikes have made a quick restoration of oil flows impossible.

Court gavel on court desk (© Adobe Stock/BillionPhotos.com)
Court gavel on court desk (© Adobe Stock/BillionPhotos.com)

North Dakota Judge Orders Greenpeace to Pay $345M Over Pipeline Protests

A North Dakota judge signalled Tuesday he will formalize an order requiring Greenpeace to pay an estimated $345 million in damages to pipeline company Energy Transfer.

The order stemmed from the environmental group's role in protests against the Dakota Access oil pipeline nearly a decade ago.

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

Worley Secures EPCM Contract for Denmark’s First Major Hydrogen Pipeline

Worley has been awarded a five-year engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) services contract by Energinet to develop Phase 1 of the Danish Hydrogen Backbone, a project central to Denmark’s strategy to become a European leader in green energy.

Main building of the Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria (© Montanuniversität Leoben)
Main building of the Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria (© Montanuniversität Leoben)

ROSEN Group Expands Global Academic Network - New partnership with Montanuniversität Leoben

Global technology company ROSEN Group is pleased to announce a new industrial partnership with the renowned Austrian university, Montanuniversität Leoben. This collaboration strengthens ROSEN’s commitment to supporting the next generation of pipeline integrity professionals.

Poland on the map (© Shutterstock/hyotographics)
Poland on the map (© Shutterstock/hyotographics)

Poland Launches Consultations for National Hydrogen Pipeline Network

Poland’s national gas pipeline operator, Gaz-System, has launched a public consultation to shape the country's first dedicated hydrogen pipeline network, marking a significant step in the nation’s transition toward a low-carbon energy economy.

Rendering of a pipeline infront of the flags of the United Kingdom and Russia (© Shutterstock/YAKOBCHUK V)
Rendering of a pipeline infront of the flags of the United Kingdom and Russia (© Shutterstock/YAKOBCHUK V)

U.K. Exempts Druzhba Pipeline from New Sanctions Targeting Russian Oil Exports

The United Kingdom announced a massive expansion of its sanctions against Russia's oil exports. However, it notably carved out an exemption for the Druzhba pipeline, a critical oil pipeline that remains a flashpoint for European energy politics.

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

Kuwait’s KPC Eyes $7B Stake Sale in Crude Pipeline Network to Major Global Investors

Kuwait Petroleum Corp. (KPC) is in early-stage negotiations with a global consortium of investors to sell a stake in its crude oil pipelines, a deal valued at approximately $7 billion, according to three sources familiar with the matter.

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

Saipem Secures New Offshore Pipeline Contract for Saudi Arabia’s Safaniya Field

Italian engineering firm Saipem has been awarded a significant offshore contract by Saudi Aramco to expand pipeline infrastructure at the Safaniya oil field, the company announced Wedn

Kuwait on the map (© Shutterstock/JPstock)
Kuwait on the map (© Shutterstock/JPstock)

Kuwait Approves $1.5 Billion in Pipeline Contracts to Boost Oil Infrastructure

Kuwait’s Central Agency for Public Tenders (CAPT) has approved four major contracts totalling 447.31 million Kuwaiti dinars ($1.5 billion) to expand the nation’s crude oil pipeline network, according to reports from local newspaper Alanba.

The Hungarian parliament building in Budapest (© Shutterstock/GTW)
The Hungarian parliament building in Budapest (© Shutterstock/GTW)

Hungary Vows to Block EU Sanctions Until Ukraine Restores Pipeline Crude Flow

Hungary will block the European Union’s latest round of sanctions against Russia, the nation’s foreign minister said Sunday, escalating a diplomatic standoff over the flow of Russian crude oil through Ukrainian territory.

Rendering of a satellite orbiting the earth (© Shutterstock/MeshCube)
Rendering of a satellite orbiting the earth (© Shutterstock/MeshCube)

German Tech Firm Launches Satellite Constellation to Safeguard Global Pipelines

German technology firm LiveEO announced the launch of Twinspector, a dedicated satellite constellation designed to monitor critical infrastructure, marking a significant shift in Europe’s commercial space capabilities.