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A pipeline running through a forrest (© Shutterstock/Ben Schonewille)
A pipeline running through a forrest (© Shutterstock/Ben Schonewille)

Oil Flow Via CPC Pipeline Holds Steady as Strait of Hormuz Crisis Deepens

Kazakh energy officials on reported that crude oil exports remain stable through the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) following a drone attack on the Russian port of Novorossiysk, a vital conduit for Central Asian energy. 

LSNed Pipeline Corridor (© Shutterstock/Orbital Eye)
LSNed Pipeline Corridor (© Shutterstock/Orbital Eye)

LSNed replaces weekly routine helicopter patrols with continuous satellite pipeline monitoring

Orbital Eye, a specialist in AI-powered satellite monitoring for critical infrastructure, today announced that LSNed has replaced its weekly routine helicopter inspections with continuous satellite-based monitoring for the operational oversight of its pipeline corridor in the Netherlands.

Aerial view of the London Heathrow international airport. Hillingdon, England, United Kingdom (© Shutterstock/Philip Lange)
Aerial view of the London Heathrow international airport. Hillingdon, England, United Kingdom (© Shutterstock/Philip Lange)

ExxonMobil Completes Major Pipeline Upgrade in U.K. to Boost Aviation Fuel Supply

A vital artery in the United Kingdom’s energy network is now fully operational following the completion of the Southampton to London Pipeline (SLP) project. 

The upgraded infrastructure is set to bolster aviation fuel capacity for the capital’s major airports while accelerating the industry’s shift toward sustainable energy.

Flags of Germany and the Netherlands (© Shutterstock/ruskpp)
Flags of Germany and the Netherlands (© Shutterstock/ruskpp)

Dutch-German Accord Establishes First Trans-border Hydrogen Pipeline Link

A landmark agreement has been reached to establish the first physical connection between a Dutch distribution system operator and Germany’s emerging hydrogen core network, industry trade body Hydrogen Europe announced last Saturday.

Route of the East-West crude oil pipeline & the Strait of Hormuz (U.S. Energy Information Administration, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons)
Route of the East-West crude oil pipeline & the Strait of Hormuz (U.S. Energy Information Administration, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons)

Iranian Strikes Hit Saudi Arabia’s Strategic Oil Export Pipeline Bypassing the Strait of Hormuz

The global energy crisis has taken a turn for the worse following a Iranian attack on Saudi Arabia’s crucial East-West pipeline. This pipeline currently serves as the kingdom's most important outlet for crude exports after Iran effectively shut down traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.

Dollar bills on the flag of Iraq (© Shutterstock/somkanae sawatdinak)
Dollar bills on the flag of Iraq (© Shutterstock/somkanae sawatdinak)

Iraq Green-lights Direct Bids for $4.6 Billion Strategic Oil Pipeline

Iraqi Council of Ministers, led by Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al-Sudani, has officially cleared the way for a major expansion of the nation's energy infrastructure by authorizing direct bidding for the Basra–Haditha crude oil pipeline.

Flag of Hungary on a military uniform (© Shutterstock/Bumble Dee)
Flag of Hungary on a military uniform (© Shutterstock/Bumble Dee)

Hungary P.M. Orders Military Protection for Pipeline Amid False-flag Claims

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has deployed the Hungarian military to secure a major natural gas pipeline on the Serbian border following reports of a thwarted sabotage attempt, an incident the opposition has decried as a “false-flag” operation ahead of Sunday’s elections.

Bosnia Herzegovina on the map of the world (© Shutterstock/Sharaf Maksumov)
Bosnia Herzegovina on the map of the world (© Shutterstock/Sharaf Maksumov)

U.S.-Backed Private Firm Set to Take Lead in Proposed Bosnian Gas Pipeline Overhaul

Lawmakers in the Bosnian Federation are set to consider expedited legal amendments on as early as Wednesday to allow a private U.S.-linked firm to take over the Southern Gas Interconnection, a move critics warn bypasses transparency and risks public funds.

Strait of Hormuz on a map (copyright by Shutterstock/Jarretera)
Strait of Hormuz on a map (copyright by Shutterstock/Jarretera)

Gulf States Fast-Track Pipeline Projects to Bypass Volatile Strait of Hormuz

As conflict persists across West Asia, Gulf nations are accelerating plans to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, moving long-discussed pipeline projects from theoretical concepts toward operational reality.

Baker Hughes headquarter in Houston, Texas (© Baker Hughes)
Baker Hughes headquarter in Houston, Texas (© Baker Hughes)

Baker Hughes Secures Strategic Gas Technology Order Supporting Argentina’s Gas Infrastructure

Baker Hughes, an energy technology company, announced Tuesday it has secured a strategic order from San Matias Pipeline S.A. to supply three gas compression units for a major natural gas pipeline project in Argentina.

Pipelayer at a construction site in the forrest (© Shutterstock/Maksim Safaniuk)
Pipelayer at a construction site in the forrest (© Shutterstock/Maksim Safaniuk)

Enbridge Begins Construction on Controversial Line 5 Pipeline Reroute in Wisconsin

Crews have begun clearing trees for a new 41-mile segment of the Line 5 oil and gas pipeline in northern Wisconsin, marking a pivotal step in a $450 million project that has faced years of legal opposition from Indigenous groups and environmentalists.

Putra Heights crater after explosion (©Bernama)
Putra Heights crater after explosion (©Bernama)

Environmental Groups Demand Independent Inquiry Into 2025 Putra Heights Pipeline Disaster

A coalition of environmental organizations is demanding a Royal Commission of Inquiry into the 2025 gas pipeline explosion, alleging that a previous government probe failed to address critical s

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (© Shutterstock/Ververidis Vasilis)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (© Shutterstock/Ververidis Vasilis)

Israeli PM Proposes Mediterranean Pipeline to Bypass Strait of Hormuz as Iran Mulls Tolls

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu proposed a major structural shift in global energy transit on Tuesday, advocating for the construction of pipelines toward the Mediterranean Sea to neutralize Iran’s influence over the Strait of Hormuz.

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

Nigerian Association Threatens Legal Action Over Pipeline Surveillance Monopoly

The Peoples Wellbeing Association (PWA) announced Tuesday its intention to file a lawsuit in an Abuja High Court to block the renewal of a major pipeline surveillance contract, citing concerns over regional stability and national security.

Pipe segment within the welding booth (© MAX STREICHER)
Pipe segment within the welding booth (© MAX STREICHER)

RWE awards Contract to a Consortium Including MAX STREICHER for the Rhine Water Transport Pipeline

RWE Power AG has awarded the contract for the construction of the planned water transport pipeline for the Hambach opencast mine’s recultivation to a joint venture. Within this joint venture, which brings together MAX STREICHER GmbH & Co. KG aA, LEONHARD WEISS GmbH & Co. KG and Epping Rohrvortrieb GmbH + Co.

 European Union flag with H2 hydrogen molecules (© Adobe Stock/Alexander Limbach)
European Union flag with H2 hydrogen molecules (© Adobe Stock/Alexander Limbach)

EU Parliament Greenlights Billions for Massive Hydrogen Pipeline Network

The European Parliament on Friday cleared a major hurdle for the continent’s energy future, voting down a motion that sought to block public funding for a sprawling network of hydrogen pipelines. 

The decision effectively unlocks more than €80 billion ($86 billion) in potential investment for large-scale energy infrastructure.

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

Iraq Weighs Massive Pipeline Expansion as Regional Conflict Shuts Gulf Routes

Iraq’s Ministry of Oil is considering a massive strategic proposal from a Hong Kong-based investment firm to construct a nationwide network of oil and gas pipelines, a move aimed at bypassing maritime chokepoints amid escalating regional conflict.

Pipeline through the desert (© Shutterstock/Mike Browne)
Pipeline through the desert (© Shutterstock/Mike Browne)

Saudi Arabia Maxes Out East-West Pipeline to Bypass Strait of Hormuz

Saudi Arabia’s East-West crude pipeline has reached its full operating capacity of 7 million barrels per day as the kingdom scrambles to reroute oil away from the effectively closed Strait of Hormuz, according to sources familiar with the m

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

New DNV recommended practice supports offshore hydrogen pipelines development

DNV has published DNV-RP-F123 Hydrogen pipeline systems, a recommended practice for offshore hydrogen pipelines, supporting safe design, operation and requalification of pipeline infrastructure in hydrogen service.

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

UK Oil & Gas Subsidiary Partners with Wales and West Utilities for Regional Hydrogen Pipeline

UK Oil & Gas PLC (UKOG) announced that its clean energy subsidiary has entered into a strategic agreement with Wales and West Utilities (WWU) to develop a sprawling hydrogen pipeline network across South West England and Wales.

Totem poles at Stanley Park, Vancouver, Canada (© Shutterstock/poemnist)
Totem poles at Stanley Park, Vancouver, Canada (© Shutterstock/poemnist)

Indigenous, Rural Leaders Demand Federal Review of $16.5B Carbon Pipeline Project

A new coalition of Indigenous leaders, farmers, and rural landowners gathered at the Alberta Legislature on Tuesday to launch a formal protest against a proposed 400-kilometer carbon dioxide pipeline, citing a lack of transparency and potential safety risks.

Construction of CO₂ Backbone Started in the Antwerp Port Area (©Fluxys)
Construction of CO₂ Backbone Started in the Antwerp Port Area (©Fluxys)

Antwerp Moves Closer to Carbon Hub Status with Fluxys Pipeline Deal

The Flemish government on Tuesday designated Fluxys to operate a new carbon dioxide pipeline network within the Port of Antwerp, a critical infrastructure project designed to help heavy industry meet tightening climate targets.