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Cyprus on the map (© Shutterstock/Dmitrijs Kaminskis)
Cyprus on the map (© Shutterstock/Dmitrijs Kaminskis)

Turkey Plans 2028 Completion for Natural Gas Pipeline to Northern Cyprus

Turkey will build a 97-kilometer subsea natural gas pipeline to Northern Cyprus to bolster energy security and potentially link Eastern Mediterranean gas reserves to European markets, Turkish Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar announced.

United States Army Corps of Engineers through a magnifying glass (© Shutterstock/Gil C)
United States Army Corps of Engineers through a magnifying glass (© Shutterstock/Gil C)

Army Corps Approves Continued Operation of Dakota Access Pipeline

Federal officials granted final approval for the Dakota Access oil pipeline to continue operating its controversial Missouri River crossing, nearly a decade after major protests against the project drew international attention.

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 NATO and Turkey (© Shutterstock/Vitalii Vodolazskyi)
Flags of NATO and Turkey (© Shutterstock/Vitalii Vodolazskyi)

Türkiye Proposes Cost-Effective NATO Fuel Pipeline to Secure Eastern Flank

Türkiye has submitted a proposal to NATO for a new military fuel pipeline project designed to strengthen energy security on the alliance’s eastern flank, National Defense Ministry officials announced Wednesday.

Construction of a oil pipeline (© Shutterstock/Fotokostic)
Construction of a oil pipeline (© Shutterstock/Fotokostic)

East Africa’s Multi-Billion Oil Pipeline Enters the Final Phase of Implementation Phase

The Tanzanian Ministry of Energy has formally endorsed the next phase of the $4 billion East African Crude Oil Pipeline, clearing the way for heavy machinery to begin trenching along the 1,443-kilometer corridor.

The decision pushes the region’s largest-ever foreign direct investment into its definitive implementation phase. 

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.

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

Canada’s PM Proposes Overhaul to Fast-Track Federal Pipeline Approvals

Prime Minister Mark Carney has pledged to introduce legislation aimed at slashing federal approval times for major energy infrastructure projects, with a particular focus on fast-tracking pipeline and transmission line developments.

Strait of Hormuz on a map (© Shutterstock/Jarretera)
Strait of Hormuz on a map (© Shutterstock/Jarretera)

Mideast Nations Turn to Pipelines in Desperate Bid to Bypass Hormuz Blockade

Middle Eastern nations are scrambling to utilize and build inland pipelines as a double blockade of the Strait of Hormuz chokes off vital maritime oil and gas exports, plunging regional revenues to historic lows.

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.

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

France-Spain Subsea Hydrogen Pipeline Enters Key Public Consultation Phase

European energy consortia have launched a critical two-month public consultation phase for the "BarMar" subsea pipeline, a key segment of the Mediterranean H2Med green hydrogen corridor designed to link Iberian renewable energy with northern European industrial hubs.

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. 

Opening Speaker The Right Honourable Ekperikpe Ekpo, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources for Gas of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (© Ralph Thiele/EITEP)
Opening Speaker The Right Honourable Ekperikpe Ekpo, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources for Gas of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (© Ralph Thiele/EITEP)

Pipeline Community Sets New Record at 21st Pipeline Technology Conference in Berlin

The 21st Pipeline Technology Conference (ptc) concluded last week in Berlin, reaffirming its position as The Global Pipeline Event. With 1,132 participants from 61 countries and delegations from around 100 pipeline operating companies, ptc 2026 was the largest and most international edition in the event's 21-year history.

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.