Enbridge has agreed to abandon its pursuit of a key permit needed to construct a controversial tunnel beneath the Straits of Mackinac to house its Line 5 pipeline. The decision comes after months of legal challenges from Michigan's Tribal Nations and environmental advocates. The pipeline, which transports crude oil and natural gas through the straits connecting Lake Michigan and Lake Huron, has been a concern for decades. The risk of a significant oil spill in the ecologically sensitive region has increased since the pipeline was damaged by an anchor strike in 2018. Enbridge's proposed tunnel ..read more

Six gas transmission operators (TSOs) have announced today the successful completion of a pre-feasibility study for the 2,500-kilometer Nordic-Baltic Hydrogen Corridor (NBHC) . The ambitious project aims to transport up to 2.7 million tonnes of green hydrogen annually between Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, and Germany by 2040. According to the pre-feasibility study, the NBHC could be one of Europe's first cross-border hydrogen pipelines. It provides a comprehensive framework covering technical, legal, organizational, and economic aspects necessary for its realization. Building o ..read more

Iraq's ambitious plan to build a new oil pipeline to the Jordanian port of Aqaba has become a focal point of political contention within the country. The Basra-Aqaba oil pipeline project, designed to transport up to 3 million barrels of crude oil daily, aims to diversify Iraq's oil export routes and reduce its reliance on the Strait of Hormuz. However, the pipeline has faced stiff opposition, primarily from Shiite political factions who argue that the project poses security risks and could benefit Israel. Critics contend that the port of Aqaba is too close to the Jewish state, raising concern ..read more

Q1) Where do you see the main possibilities of AI for pipelines in the future? Ove Heitmann Hansen: I see immense potential for AI, Machine Learning and Hybrid models in the pipeline industry’s future. The power lies in interoperability and utilization of complex systems, but you need to get the foundation right with structured and qualified data. The main possibilities cover: Predictive Maintenance : AI can analyse data from sensors to predict when parts of the pipeline might fail, allowing for proactive maintenance, faster replacements, and reduced downtime. New infrastructure: Optimal rout ..read more

A coalition of community groups and a First Nation in Northern British Columbia launched a legal challenge against the BC Energy Regulator (BCER) for allegedly bypassing legal requirements by allowing pipeline construction to begin without a complete environmental impact assessment. The Skeena Watershed Conservation Coalition , Kispiox Valley Community Centre Association , and Kispiox Band filed a judicial review this week, represented by Ecojustice lawyers. They aim to "hold the BCER to account for breaking its own rules and ignoring concerns from communities directly impacted by the project ..read more

The Indian government has indefinitely suspended the construction of the India-Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline (IBFP) in light of ongoing political instability in Bangladesh. The pipeline, which was designed to transport diesel from India to Bangladesh, was set to be extended beyond its current terminus in Parbatipur, before violent protests erupted in Bangladesh, prompting then Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign and flee to India. Following political uncertainties in Bangladesh, the Indian government has decided to pause these expansion plans until the situation in Bangladesh stabilizes ..read more

UK Oil & Gas ( UKOG ), a United Kingdom-based energy company, on Monday announced plans for a second underground hydrogen storage project in the southwest of England. The company has secured land and subsurface mineral rights in south Dorset, near a planned hydrogen pipeline. The new project will be located in the Dorset Triassic salt deposit, a geological formation known for its suitability for hydrogen storage. The site is expected to provide up to 10 terawatt-hours (TWh) of working storage per year, contributing significantly to the UK's hydrogen storage needs. "This location offers an ..read more

Norwegian pipeline system engineering company, IK Group , has launched a new subsea pipeline repair startup called Norclamp . Spun off IK Group's repair clamp business unit of IK Subsea, Norclamp will offer a range of high-quality, standardized clamps designed to maintain pipeline and production systems. The company’s product line includes the Compact Clamp, Split Clamp, and the industry’s first Infinity Clamp, all of which are available in various dimensions and pressure ratings. Norclamp’s innovative technology significantly reduces lead times and costs, making its products ideal for emerge ..read more

UK-based EnerMech has secured two contracts for pipeline pre-commissioning work offshore East Malaysia, the company said Monday. The contracts, with two unnamed tier-one clients supporting the same multinational operator, will expand EnerMech’s pipeline and subsea operations in the region. The work includes deepwater operations at a depth of 1,300 meters and shallower waters. EnerMech will provide specialized services such as flooding, cleaning, and testing for subsea umbilicals, risers, and flowlines. “Asia is a key market for us,” said Charles “Chuck” Davison, EnerMech CEO. “These contracts ..read more

Kazakhstan is advancing energy security with a new gas pipeline to supply natural gas to more than 124,000 people in 66 settlements when completed in 2026. The 302.4-kilometer Taldykorgan-Usharal main gas pipeline under construction in the Zhetisu region will have the capacity to deliver 385 million cubic meters of gas annually, according to a statement from the Prime Minister’s office. The project includes six pipeline branches and automatic gas distribution stations, and will be part of the existing Almaty-Taldykorgan main gas pipeline system, said Sanzhar Zharkeshov, chairman of QazaqGaz n ..read more