Pipeline news updates

Energy Transfer has signed an agreement to acquire Vaquero Midstream in a US$2.625 billion transaction, adding a 300-mile pipeline network in West Texas, US.

Wood Mackenzie has reported that Johan Sverdrup Crude hits record US$24/bbl premium to Brent as Saudi pipeline suspension tightens European medium-sour supply.

New UK business will be a one-stop shop for trenchless infrastructure rehabilitation liners, repair materials, equipment, training and technical support.

Phoenix Inspection Systems Limited has launched its latest pipe weld inspection scanner.

McElroy has announced the newest generation of its DataLogger tablet to improve data collection and documentation for pipeline fusion operations.

Pemanek has introduced a new feature which adjusts multi-pass weld programs based on actual bevel geometry, reducing manual intervention and increasing process reliability.

New offering combines subsea technology, integrity assessment, and data analysis – from supporting scope requirements all the way through to evaluation and delivery.

Prime Horizontal, a global leader in HDD tooling and delivery, launches new UK office to meet growing demand.

Anti-Tipping System for Greater Control

Common gas rules are rolling out across EU-Energy Community borders, with more competitive Trans-Balkan Pipeline tariffs expected in October.

New facility expands Emerson footprint across the region.

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) honours Hermann Rosen at IPCE 2026, in Calgary.

SCA wins significant contract with Saipem for cable transportation and transpooling services in the Caspian region.

Commercial launch of a new inline inspection solution in Calgary.

Expanded programme will focus on growing and diversifying supply, reinforcing infrastructure, scaling AI and accelerating investment and delivery.

ASCO opens Teesside office following major regional growth.

Operational Excellence Day: the new HIMA China Innovation Centre.

New initiative brings together machine builders, software and automation technologies to address manufacturing challenges through integrated solutions.

New regional assessment identifies areas where UK capability can help overcome technical, regulatory and commercial barriers to APAC project development.

Balance sheets at strongest point in years, unlocking 5% investment rise and fresh wave of M&A in 2027 as companies rebuild post-2030 upstream portfolios.

Pipetech launches next stage of Norwegian growth through new facility and key appointment.

XRG has completed its acquisition of an equity stake in Southern Gas Corridor CJSC from the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Azerbaijan, following the satisfaction of all conditions precedent and receipt of customary regulatory approvals.

Baker Hughes and Venture Global LNG are expanding their long-standing collaboration to advance critical US gas infrastructure including the Cloud Connector Pipeline project and Plaquemines LNG facility.

These advancements form the basis for the company’s new Advanced Liquefaction Architecture (ALA).