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Kazakhstan with flag embedded on the surface of the earth (© Shutterstock/Harvepino)
Kazakhstan with flag embedded on the surface of the earth (© Shutterstock/Harvepino)

Kazakhstan to Boost Oil Exports Via BTC Pipeline as Russia Restricts Foreign Oil Tankers

Kazakhstan is considering boosting its oil exports through pipelines after Russia implemented a temporary ban on foreign oil tankers loading at its key Black Sea ports without explicit authorisation from its domestic security and counterintelligence agency, the Federal Security Service (FSB).

Enbridge Center Building in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (©Shutterstock/JHVEPhoto)
Enbridge Center Building in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (©Shutterstock/JHVEPhoto)

Enbridge Mulls Expanding Pipeline Capacity to U.S. Gulf Coast Due to Soaring Oil Demand

Canadian pipeline operator Enbridge Inc. is moving closer to expanding its North American Mainline network after a recent commercial process showed strong demand for additional oil transport capacity to the U.S. Gulf Coast.

Headquarters of Sinopec in Beijing, China (© Shutterstock)
Headquarters of Sinopec in Beijing, China (© Shutterstock)

Sinopec Subsidiary Secures Major Pipeline Project Valued at $490 Million

Sinopec Oil Engineering and Construction Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sinopec Oilfield Service Corporation, has been awarded a significant contract for sections of the Changchun-Shijiazhuang Natural Gas Pipeline, the company announced on Wednesday, July 30.

A pile of 100 US Dollar bills (© Shutterstock/RomanR)
A pile of 100 US Dollar bills (© Shutterstock/RomanR)

Spire to Acquire Duke Energy’s Piedmont Natural Gas Pipeline Network in $2.48 Billion Deal

Spire Inc. has reached an agreement with Piedmont Natural Gas, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Duke Energy, to acquire its Tennessee local natural gas pipeline network for $2.48 billion. 

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The Netherlands on the map (© Shutterstock/BIGANDT.COM)

Allseas Completes Pipeline Installation for Landmark Dutch Carbon Capture Project

Offshore technology firm Allseas has successfully completed the pipeline installation phase for the Porthos carbon dioxide transport and storage project, a significant step in the Netherlands' first large-scale carbon capture and storage (CCS) initiative. 

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)

Mountain Valley Pipeline Considers Expansion Amid Rising Energy Demands

Developers of the Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP) are exploring a significant expansion that would boost the pipeline's natural gas capacity by approximately 25%, a move dubbed "MVP Boost." 

 Crude oil spill on sand (© Shutterstock/Pix One)
Crude oil spill on sand (© Shutterstock/Pix One)

Concawe publishes Report on European Cross-Country Oil Pipelines - Spillages in 2023 and since 1971

Concawe Report no. 8/25: Performance of European cross-country oil pipelines – Statistical summary of reported spillages in 2023 and since 1971 was published on 22 July 2025.

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Pipeline construction site with heavy machinery (© Shutterstock/RGtimeline)

Corinth Pipeworks awarded Supply Contract for Greece–North Macedonia Natural Gas Interconnector

Corinth Pipeworks announces its participation in the Greece–North Macedonia Natural Gas Interconnector, a milestone project that strengthens regional energy security, enhances cross-border connectivity, and supports the transition to a low-carbon energy future.

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

UK Temporarily Waives Hydrogen Pipeline Licenses to Spur Clean Energy Growth

The United Kingdom government has initiated a significant push to accelerate its hydrogen infrastructure, effective July 15, 2025, by temporarily removing licensing requirements for companies supplying 100% hydrogen through pipelines.

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Flags of Namibia & South Africa (© Shutterstock/VUTUK DESIGN AND MEDIA)

South Africa and Namibia to Finalize Cross-border Green Hydrogen Pipeline Agreement

South Africa's Western Cape and Namibia's Erongo Region are finalizing a twinning agreement to develop a cross-border green hydrogen pipeline, a move hailed as pivotal for sustainable energy and economic growth in both nations. 

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Map of Canada with all 10 provinces and territories (© Shutterstock/Pyty)

Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan Premiers Ink Pipeline & Rail Deal

Ontario, Alberta, and Saskatchewan premiers have announced a new memorandum of understanding to construct new pipelines using Ontario steel and build new rail lines to transport critical minerals from northern Ontario’s Ring of Fire to Western Canada.

European Hydrogen Backbone map (© Gas for Climate)
European Hydrogen Backbone map (© Gas for Climate)

Rollout of European Hydrogen Pipeline Network Faces 2-3 Years Delay, Enagas CEO Says

The ambitious rollout of a pan-European hydrogen pipeline network is expected to face delays of two to three years, the head of Spanish gas grid operator Enagas said Tuesday, potentially pushing back the continent's green energy transition goals.

Logo of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)
Logo of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)

USDOT Introduces Data-Driven Enforcement Priorities to Strengthen Pipeline Safety

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) today announced pipeline inspection and enforcement (I&E) priorities, a first for the agency, focusing its regulatory oversight efforts on activities data show have the greatest impact on pipeline safety.

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Flags of Hungary and Serbia (© Shutterstock/Aritra Deb)

Hungary & Serbia Eye New Pipeline for Russian Oil Imports as EU Seeks Russian Energy Ban

Hungary announced on Monday plans to build a new oil pipeline with Serbia, aimed at solidifying its imports of Russian crude, even as the European Union intensifies efforts to sever its reliance on Moscow's energy supplies.

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

Iran Boosts Fuel Distribution with Major Pipeline Expansion Projects

Iran's Oil Ministry is aggressively expanding its pipeline infrastructure to streamline petroleum product distribution and ensure a consistent nationwide supply, head of the National Iranian Oil Engineering and Construction Company (NIOEC), Mohammad Meshkinfam, said last week. 

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Flags of Turkey & Iraq (© Shutterstock/ruskpp)

Turkey to Terminate 1975 Oil Pipeline Agreement with Iraq Seeking a New ‘Vibrant Phase’

Turkey to terminate the foundational 1975 agreement governing crude oil pipeline operations with Iraq in July 2026, according to a presidential decision published today in the country's Official Gazette. 

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

GTSOU, Elering, and ROSEN are Collaborating on Testing New Gas Pipeline Inspection Technologies

Specialists from the Gas TSO of Ukraine recently visited the Estonian company Elering A.S. to get acquainted with the practical application of the innovative Non-Intrusive Pipeline Assessment (NIPA) method for inspecting underground gas pipelines.

Long-term vision of the CO2 network - Belgium as a hub for CO2 transit and export (©Fluxys)
Long-term vision of the CO2 network - Belgium as a hub for CO2 transit and export (©Fluxys)

Fluxys c-grid appointed as “CO₂ Network Operator” in Wallonia

In accordance with the decree on the transport of carbon dioxide via pipelines in the Walloon Region dated 28 March 2024, the Walloon Government today, on the proposal of Walloon Minister of Energy Cécile Neven, appointed Fluxys c-grid as the operator responsible for the development and management of a CO₂ transport network in Wallonia.