Water Pipeline Breaks in Grand Canyon National Park

Overnight hotel stays in Grand Canyon National Park have been restricted due to significant breaks in the pipeline supplying water to the park, affecting accommodations and leading to dry camping only. The pipeline, built in the 1960s, has exceeded its expected lifespan and is undergoing a multi-year rehabilitation project.

Water Pipeline Breaks at Grand Canyon National Park

Due to a series of breaks in the only pipeline serving Grand Canyon National Park, overnight accommodations in park hotels have been restricted during the Labor Day holiday. The park remains open during the day with water conservation measures in place.

Sabotage of Nord Stream Gas Pipelines

Germany has issued its first arrest warrant over the 2022 sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines, seeking a Ukrainian citizen named Volodymyr Z. The suspect is believed to have fled the country, leading to speculation and diplomatic tension between European allies Germany and Poland.

Sinopec's $1.1 Billion Agreement with Saudi Aramco for Natural Gas Pipelines

Sinopec's oilfield service company signed a $1.1 billion agreement to construct natural gas pipelines for Saudi Aramco, aiming to boost natural gas production by 60% by the end of the decade. The project involves tapping into the Jafurah Field, potentially the largest shale gas reserve in the Middle East.

Navajo Nation Water Rights Settlement

The Navajo Nation Council has approved a proposed water rights settlement to secure water for its tribe and two others in the drought-stricken Southwest, potentially the most expensive enacted by Congress. The settlement involves seeking over $5 billion, with a major portion funding a pipeline from Lake Powell to deliver water to tribal communities.

Legal battle over Enbridge Energy's pipeline trespassing on tribal lands

The Biden administration supports a Native American tribe in a legal battle against Enbridge Energy Company over a pipeline trespassing on tribal lands. The Department of Justice argues Enbridge lacks legal right to remain on the lands. Enbridge earned over $1 billion in net profits during the period of trespass.