Montana

Oil & gas and construction news for subcontractors working in Montana — 27 stories and counting.

Western Midstream Operators Push for Faster Gas Pipeline Expansion

Natural Gas Intelligence reports that Western US midstream operators are prioritizing pipeline optimization and new infrastructure as regional capacity runs at full utilization, citing weather-driven price spikes and growing storage needs.

Aug 14, 2026

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Phoenix Energy Tops 50,000 Bopd in Williston Basin

Phoenix Energy's Williston Basin production surpassed 50,000 bopd in July 2026, capping rapid growth from roughly 100 bopd in early 2024 and signaling sustained Bakken drilling activity.

Jul 21, 2026

Editorial image: Pumpjack close-up, production growth - Phoenix Energy Tops 50,000 Bopd in Williston Basin

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FERC's Large-Load Orders Could Decide Which Data Centers Get Built First

FERC's June 18 show cause orders to six grid operators aim to standardize data center interconnection rules, and the projects that offer grid flexibility may break ground fastest, Utility Dive reports.

Jul 16, 2026

Editorial image: Data center substation interconnection gap - FERC's Large-Load Orders Could Decide Which Data Centers Get Built First

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INGAA Study Sees $162B Pipeline Buildout Need Through 2037

A new INGAA Foundation report finds the US and Canada will need 25.25 bcfd of new natural gas pipeline capacity and 13,273 miles of new pipe from 2028-37, backed by over $1 trillion in midstream investment through 2052.

Jul 8, 2026

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Montana Contractor Suspends HDD Locator 60 Feet Above the Yellowstone River to Complete Fiber Crossing

Tru Directional Drilling used a pulley system anchored to a bridge to track a horizontal directional drill head across a 500-ft Yellowstone River crossing during peak spring runoff, solving a locating problem that made traditional walkover methods impossible.

Jul 1, 2026

Editorial image: Suspended locator above river - Montana Contractor Suspends HDD Locator 60 Feet Above the Yellowstone River to Complete Fiber Crossing

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South Bow and Bridger Plan New Oil Pipeline from Wyoming to Cushing, Completing Three-Leg Alberta-to-Hub Corridor

South Bow and Bridger Pipeline are jointly developing a new crude oil pipeline from Guernsey, Wyoming, to Cushing, Oklahoma, forming the final leg of a larger Alberta-to-Cushing corridor. Pipeline subcontractors across Wyoming and Oklahoma should watch for open seasons and contractor solicitations.

Jul 1, 2026

Editorial image: Pipeline corridor at dawn - South Bow and Bridger Plan New Oil Pipeline from Wyoming to Cushing, Completing Three-Leg Alberta-to-Hub Corridor

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Who Owns Safety on a Multi-Contractor Worksite? The Answer Is More Complicated Than You Think

When multiple subcontractors share a site, hazard accountability gets murky fast. Here's what OSHA's multi-employer citation policy means for your crew and your liability.

Jun 29, 2026

Editorial image: Multi-contractor site divided zones - Who Owns Safety on a Multi-Contractor Worksite? The Answer Is More Complicated Than You Think

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Chevron Pursues Data Center Power Deals Across Midwest, Rockies, and Gulf Coast

Following its landmark West Texas deal with Microsoft, Chevron is actively exploring additional natural gas power projects to serve data centers across multiple US regions.

Jun 26, 2026

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Industrial Construction Holds Steady in Upper Midwest as Commercial, Residential Activity Falls

A Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis survey found 54% of Upper Midwest construction firms reported declining activity this spring, with industrial and data center work the lone bright spots in the region.

Jun 9, 2026

Editorial image: Industrial site dawn, Midwest - Industrial Construction Holds Steady in Upper Midwest as Commercial, Residential Activity Falls

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South Bow Secures 20-Year Commitments for Prairie Connector Crude Pipeline

South Bow Corp. has declared a successful open season for its Prairie Connector pipeline, locking in 20-year shipper commitments for crude transport from Hardisty, AB to US delivery points including Cushing and the Gulf Coast. A final investment decision is targeted for mid-2027.

May 30, 2026

Editorial image: Pipeline steel awaiting commitment - South Bow Secures 20-Year Commitments for Prairie Connector Crude Pipeline

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US Grid Adds 75 GW of Summer Capacity in a Year, Led by Texas and the West

FERC reports the largest year-over-year capacity increase in over a decade, with nearly 26 GW added in Texas alone, signaling sustained demand for grid construction and interconnection work across the country.

May 23, 2026

Editorial image: Massive grid expansion buildout - US Grid Adds 75 GW of Summer Capacity in a Year, Led by Texas and the West

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Bridger Pipeline Wins Presidential Permit for $2 Billion, 500,000 bbl/d Canada-US Crude Line

President Trump has granted Bridger Pipeline LLC a presidential permit to build a 647-mile crude oil pipeline from Canada through Montana to Wyoming, though federal and state approvals are still required before construction can begin.

May 1, 2026

Editorial image: Pipeline steel at dawn - Bridger Pipeline Wins Presidential Permit for $2 Billion, 500,000 bbl/d Canada-US Crude Line

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Bison XPress Pipeline Startup Shifts Bakken Gas Flows Toward Cheyenne Hub

TC Energy's Bison XPress expansion has been cleared for full service, adding 300 MMcf/d of natural gas takeaway from the Bakken Shale and redirecting flows toward the Cheyenne Hub.

Apr 21, 2026

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Canadian Pipeline Confidence Drops to 46% as Federal Review Timeline Remains Uncertain

A new ATB Cormark Capital Markets survey shows industry support for a national interest pipeline designation is sliding, with implications for Western Canada energy services contractors planning 2026-2027 workloads.

Apr 16, 2026

Editorial image: Nighttime pipeline corridor uncertainty - Canadian Pipeline Confidence Drops to 46% as Federal Review Timeline Remains Uncertain

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Rent or Own? How Contractors Are Rethinking Equipment Decisions in a Tight Market

Equipment Journal breaks down the growing shift toward hybrid ownership models, and what it means for subcontractors managing cash flow and project-specific equipment needs.

Apr 7, 2026

Editorial image: Midday rig site decisions - Rent or Own? How Contractors Are Rethinking Equipment Decisions in a Tight Market

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Bridger Pipeline's Canada-to-Wyoming Crude Line Carries $2 Billion Price Tag and 1 Million bpd Capacity

Bridger Pipeline's proposed 650-mile crude line from the Canadian border to Guernsey, Wyoming would cost roughly $2 billion and move up to 1.13 million barrels per day, with potential tie-ins to Bakken gathering infrastructure.

Apr 6, 2026

Editorial image: Night pipeline hub Wyoming plains - Bridger Pipeline's Canada-to-Wyoming Crude Line Carries $2 Billion Price Tag and 1 Million bpd Capacity

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500+ Daily Dig-Ins Highlight Why April's Safe Digging Month Matters for Excavation Crews

With more than 500 underground utility strikes happening every day across the US, April's National Safe Digging Month is a timely reminder for excavation subcontractors to tighten their pre-dig protocols.

Apr 5, 2026

Editorial image: Utility locate markings at dawn - 500+ Daily Dig-Ins Highlight Why April's Safe Digging Month Matters for Excavation Crews

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Trump Administration Opens Federal Wilderness to Oil and Gas Drilling

The Trump administration is moving to open previously protected wilderness areas to energy development, a shift that could generate significant new drilling activity and field work across the US.

Apr 5, 2026

Editorial image: Aerial pumpjack field, wilderness boundary - Trump Administration Opens Federal Wilderness to Oil and Gas Drilling

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Canadian Heavy Crude Flows Shift South Through the Rockies, Creating Pipeline Activity Along the Way

More Canadian heavy crude is moving south through Rocky Mountain pipeline corridors toward the Gulf Coast, a flow shift that signals potential maintenance and throughput work for field service companies in Colorado, Wyoming, and New Mexico.

Apr 4, 2026

Editorial image: Rocky Mountain pipeline corridors dusk - Canadian Heavy Crude Flows Shift South Through the Rockies, Creating Pipeline Activity Along the Way

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Liberty Energy Raises $1.3 Billion in Back-to-Back Convertible Note Offerings

Liberty Energy has closed a $525 million convertible notes offering, its second major capital raise in 2026, bringing its total financing to over $1.3 billion as the Denver-based completion services giant positions for sustained fracking activity.

Apr 2, 2026

Editorial image: Frac fleet at basin dawn - Liberty Energy Raises $1.3 Billion in Back-to-Back Convertible Note Offerings

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Centrium Energy Solutions Opens Permian and Williston Basin Chemical Warehouses to Cut Lead Times

Centrium Energy Solutions has expanded its regional distribution network with new chemical stocking hubs in the Permian and Williston basins, giving oilfield service companies faster access to production chemistries without full truckload commitments.

Apr 1, 2026

Editorial image: Chemical hub aerial dusk - Centrium Energy Solutions Opens Permian and Williston Basin Chemical Warehouses to Cut Lead Times

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January Winter Storm Knocked 410,000 bpd Offline, Biggest US Output Drop in Two Years

EIA data confirms a severe January winter storm cut US crude production to 13.25 million bpd, the lowest level since February 2025, while diesel demand surged. Here's what field service companies need to know.

Mar 31, 2026

Editorial image: Frozen pumpjacks, winter shutdown - January Winter Storm Knocked 410,000 bpd Offline, Biggest US Output Drop in Two Years

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Spring Weather Pushes Natural Gas Cash Prices Lower

Mild spring conditions are driving cash natural gas prices down across US markets, with implications for fuel costs and contract pricing for field service companies.

Mar 29, 2026

Editorial image: Pumpjacks working through spring night - Spring Weather Pushes Natural Gas Cash Prices Lower

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Enbridge Sees Canadian Crude Re-Exports From Gulf Coast Doubling by Late Decade

Enbridge's pipeline expansion plans could push Gulf Coast re-exports of Canadian heavy crude well above current levels of 200,000-400,000 bpd, creating new opportunities for subcontractors across Texas and the U.S. Midwest.

Mar 24, 2026

Editorial image: Gulf Coast export terminal aerial - Enbridge Sees Canadian Crude Re-Exports From Gulf Coast Doubling by Late Decade

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Canadian Heavy Crude Flows South Through Rockies, Signaling Increased Activity

More Canadian heavy crude is being routed south through the Rockies corridor, a shift that could drive upstream and midstream field activity across multiple US basins.

Mar 24, 2026

Editorial image: Pipeline corridor Rocky Mountains dusk - Canadian Heavy Crude Flows South Through Rockies, Signaling Increased Activity

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