- In January 2025, India’s Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas reported a major milestone in its Year End Review 2024: the total length of operational natural gas pipelines in the country increased from 15,340 kilometers in 2014 to 24,945 kilometers in 2024, marking a 62.6% expansion. This growth significantly strengthens the national gas grid, enhancing connectivity between major demand and supply centers across India. The expansion supports the government’s vision of “One Nation, One Grid, One Tariff”, promoting cleaner energy, regional equity, and economic development through improved access to natural gas
- In July 2024, Engie partnered with Macquarie Asset Management to expand the Mayakan natural gas pipeline in Mexico, a strategic move aimed at doubling the region’s natural gas transportation capacity. As part of the agreement, Macquarie acquired a 50% stake in the project for USD 360 million. The expanded pipeline will span approximately 700 kilometers, crossing the states of Chiapas, Tabasco, Campeche, and Yucatán, and will support the energy needs of CFE’s combined-cycle power plants. This collaboration aligns with Mexico’s energy transition goals and is expected to reduce carbon emissions by up to 7.4 million tons of CO₂ annually
- In May 2024, Nesma & Partners formed a strategic joint venture with Italian engineering firm SICIM to execute two major Master Gas System (MGS) Phase III projects for Saudi Aramco. This collaboration involves the construction of nearly 500 kilometers of pipelines across Saudi Arabia, including a 56-inch pipeline spanning 310 km and another 212 km of varying diameters in the Shoaiba region. The joint venture will deliver engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services, supporting the expansion of Saudi Arabia’s gas infrastructure. This initiative aligns with Saudi Vision 2030, promoting energy diversification and industrial growth
- In November 2023, ExxonMobil completed its Denbury Inc., a U.S.-based carbon solutions provider. This all-stock transaction positions ExxonMobil as the largest owner and operator of CO₂ pipelines in the United States, adding over 1,300 miles of pipeline, including nearly 925 miles in Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi. The acquisition significantly enhances ExxonMobil’s capabilities in carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS), providing access to more than 15 onshore CO₂ storage sites. This strategic move supports the company’s Low Carbon Solutions business and strengthens its role in industrial decarbonization efforts
- In August 2023, Automation Technology, Inc. (ATI) introduced its Zero Emission Electro-Hydraulic Actuator, a breakthrough solution aimed at eliminating the carbon footprint of pipeline operations. Unlike traditional actuators that rely on pipeline gas as a power source—often vented into the atmosphere—ATI’s system is self-contained, using an electro-hydraulic power unit that can be powered by solar energy in remote locations. Available in spring-return or double-acting configurations, the actuator integrates components such as pumps, motors, solenoids, and positioners into a compact suite. This innovation aligns with growing environmental sustainability goals and evolving regulatory standards in the oil and gas industry
