Pipeline construction news

According to Reuters, a wave of consolidation in the top US shale field has concentrated output in the hands of companies that are promising to restrain output so as not to crash prices by over-producing. Pipeline firms also have embraced acquisitions over new construction.

Maja Hornig, TIB Chemicals, answers the question of whether it is possible for one single coating to meet the extensive range of requirements and standards for pipelines.

The US Energy Information Administration has reported on the construction of four new petroleum liquid pipelines projects in the US since 2023.

Vallourec has announced the signing of a contract with Brazil’s Petrobras.

Turkmenistan and Afghanistan have now begun construction of the Afghan section of the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) natural gas pipeline.

The Blackcomb Pipeline will be constructed and operated by WhiteWater and is expected to be in service in the second half of 2026.

Iranian companies will construct a new 125 km (77 mile) pipeline to Iran to expand Turkmenistan's delivery capacity.

The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) has revealed more plans for Global Lifting Awareness Day (GLAD) on 18 July.

A Sinopec service unit has signed a US$1.10 billion deal to build natural gas pipelines for Saudi state oil company, Aramco, says Reuters.

IACS Ltd, a leading non-destructive testing (NDT) inspection consultancy and expert services provider for pipeline construction, has appointed Ross Hewitt to the role of Chief Executive Officer.