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Turkey on the map (© Shutterstock)
Turkey on the map (© Shutterstock)

Top Dog Status Continues to Bedevil Implementation of Turkish Gas Hub

On paper it all sounded so alluring:  lost gas sales to Europe because of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the destruction of Nord Stream 1 and 2 could be replaced by re-routing the gas to Turkey, transforming Turkey into a global "gas hub." Yet key questions relating to who would be in charge of the hub, Vladimir Putin's Russia or Recep Tayyip Erdogan's Turkey, were never fully vetted, le

Vinooth Rajendran with Cindy Dirkx representing the award sponsor Dirkx PM&S (© 2023 Ralph Thiele / EITEP)
Vinooth Rajendran with Cindy Dirkx representing the award sponsor Dirkx PM&S (© 2023 Ralph Thiele / EITEP)

Interview with YPI Emerging Young Pipeline Professional Award winner Vinooth Rajendran

Winning this Award is a significant achievement. Can you share with us how you felt when you received the news and what it means to you?

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 Plagued With Further Delays

Pipeline construction in the modern era, never an easy proposition, is especially fraught in a country like Canada, with challenging environmental and tribal considerations commanding attention.  In this vein the expansion of Trans Mountain Pipeline, a government-owned oil pipeline no less from Alberta to the Pacific Coast could be delayed significantly if regulators do not approve a

A stack of pipes (© Shutterstock/ivandan)
A stack of pipes (© Shutterstock/ivandan)

Corinth Pipeworks Awarded Contracts to Supply Pipes for Aker BP Subsea Pipeline Projects

Corinth Pipeworks, a steel pipe manufacturer in the global energy and construction sector, has officially confirmed securing three significant contracts from Subsea7 to provide 103.3Km of steel pipes for an undersea pipeline project in North and Norwegian Sea.

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Iowa State Capitol Building in Des Moines, Iowa (© Shutterstock/Grindstone Media Group)

The Fate Of Iowa's Proposed 3218-km Carbon Capture Storage Pipeline On The Line

Three companies, Summit Carbon Solutions, Navigator CO2 Ventures and Archer Daniel Midlands, partnering with Wolf Carbon Solutions, have proposed building 3218-km of pipelines in Iowa to transport carbon dioxide from ethanol and fertilized facilities.  

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Flag of Scotland (© Shutterstock/Dmytro Balkhovitin)

Purpose-Built Marine Hydrogen Pipeline To Unlock Scotland's Export Potential

A research report, assessing a proposed undersea network of pipelines called the 'Hydrogen Backbone Link', would connect Scotland with Ireland and either the Netherlands and/or Germany. Two potential routes are detailed, each making use of existing North Sea infrastructure for natural gas.

Israeli Prime Minister B. Netanyahu during a summit in 2017 (© Shutterstock/Ververidis Vasilis)
Israeli Prime Minister B. Netanyahu during a summit in 2017 (© Shutterstock/Ververidis Vasilis)

Israeli PM Mulls Construction of Undersea Pipeline to Send Gas to Southern Europe

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has tasked an inter-ministerial team to evaluate potential alternatives to the country's existing gas export routes and the feasibility of constructing a new undersea pipeline through Turkey to export gas to Southern Europe.

Tennessee on a map (© Shutterstock/Alexander Lukatskiy)
Tennessee on a map (© Shutterstock/Alexander Lukatskiy)

Compressor Station Failure on the Tennessee Gas Pipeline Leads to Force Majeure

Equipment failure at a compressor station caused an explosion and fire of the Tennessee Gas Pipeline in early August, prompting Kinder Morgan to declare force majeure.  The compressor remains shut and will likely not resume operations until October.

The fire was put out and no casualties were reported.

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

Netherlands' First North Sea CO2 Transport and Storage Project Gets Green Light

Netherland’s Council of State, on August 16, 2022, approved the ecological assessment of the Porthos project, marking a crucial milestone for the Netherlands' maiden major CO2 transport and storage initiative.

Flags of Turkey & Iraq (© Shutterstock/ruskpp)
Flags of Turkey & Iraq (© Shutterstock/ruskpp)

Iraq and Turkey Discuss Restarting 970-km Kirkuk-Ceyhan Oil Pipeline

Iraq's oil minister Hayan Abdel-Ghani arrived in Ankara to discuss several issues including the resumption of oil exports through the Ceyhan oil terminal via the Kirkuk-Ceyhan oil pipeline, a source in the minister's office told Reuters on Monday.

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Logos of ROSEN & Speir Hunter (© ROSEN Group & Speir Hunter Ltd.)

ROSEN Partners with Speir Hunter to Enhance Pipeline Inspection Technologies

ROSEN, a global leader in cutting-edge integrity solutions, announced entering into a strategic partnership with Speir Hunter, a company specializing in innovative aboveground inspection solutions, in a bid to enhance pipeline inspection capabilities. 

GASCADE Headquarter in Kassel, Germany (© GASCADE)
GASCADE Headquarter in Kassel, Germany (© GASCADE)

Approval of the Ostsee Anbindungsleitung (OAL) pipeline's first section

The Bergamt Stralsund granted approval for the first section of the Ostsee Anbindungsleitung (OAL) pipeline. The approximately 50-kilometre-long pipeline will connect the planned LNG terminal in the port of Mukran with the German gas pipeline network in Lubmin. The completion of the construction work is scheduled for the end of 2023.

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Stock Market Information and Graph (© Shutterstock/Vintage Tone)

Natgas Trade Groups Huddle Up In Opposition To Methane Gas Pipeline Emissions Plan

The U.S. natural gas trade groups this past week are opposing the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA) plan to reduce emissions from over 4,344,300-km of gas transmission systems and storage facilities, one conceived to support President Biden's methane emissions reduction action plan.

Flags of Iran & Pakistan (© Shutterstock/esfera)
Flags of Iran & Pakistan (© Shutterstock/esfera)

Pakistan and Iran Actively Engaged to Ensure Completion of Key Gas Pipeline Project

Pakistan's Minister of State for Petroleum, Musadik Malik, on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, reaffirmed Islamabad’s efforts to maintain momentum on a significant gas pipeline project linking the nation with Iran.

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

Consumers Energy Invests $550 Mn in Natural Gas Pipeline to Meet Michigan Heating Needs

Consumers Energy has invested $550 million in a natural gas pipeline replacement initiative to address Michigan heating needs despite the push for a transition to green energy.

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

Huge Legal Victory for Mountain Valley Pipeline

A U.S. Appeals Court late last week rejected a challenge to federal approvals for the Mountain Valley Pipeline, in a decision that likely will end legal fights over the construction of the $6.6 billion, 490-km natural gas pipeline project led by Equitrans Midstream.

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Logos of Eni & SLB (© Eni & SLB)

Eni and SLB team up to improve Pipeline Integrity Monitoring and Analysis

Italian energy company Eni, through its subsidiary Enivibes, and US-based technology company SLB announced an alliance to deploy e-vpms®, a vibroacoustic pipeline monitoring system capable of providing real-time analysis, monitoring and leak detection for pipelines around the world.

Website of Cheniere Energy on a screen infront of the company's logo (© Shutterstock/T. Schneider)
Website of Cheniere Energy on a screen infront of the company's logo (© Shutterstock/T. Schneider)

Cheniere Energy Inc Plans New Pipeline to Expand LNG Export Capacity

Cheniere Energy, the largest U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exporter, announced plans to construct a new pipeline to link its Louisiana expansion project to other pipelines in major shale-gas producing regions to mitigate risks and ensure a stable supply of natural gas.

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Map of West Africa made of wood (© Shutterstock/Olena Ilchenko)

Global Consulting Group RPS Secures Contract for Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline Project

RPS, a renowned global consulting group, announced securing a significant contract to support the ambitious Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline Project, Morocco World News reported. 

Sri Lanka on the map (© Shutterstock/Eivaisla)
Sri Lanka on the map (© Shutterstock/Eivaisla)

India and Sri Lanka Focus on Economic Connectivity with Air, Sea, and Pipeline Projects

Two neighboring countries, India and Sri Lanka signed bilateral agreements to enhance economic ties through increased air and sea connectivity, the Wire news outlet reported.

According to the report, both nations have given the green light for further feasibility studies on pipelines and land bridges to bolster their economic linkages.