/special-reports/ en-GB editor@worldpipelines.com (Editor) webdev@worldpipelines.com (Web developer) https://d8fzg2skuayt4.cloudfront.net/media/logo.png The Survey concludes that global natural gas markets are entering a new era defined by increased market-based pricing, expanding LNG flexibility and intensified geopolitical risk, as the world experiences its second major natural gas price shock in just four years. /business-news/21052026/international-gas-union-marks-20-years-of-global-gas-market-transformation-in-landmark-2026-wholesale-gas-price-survey/ /business-news/21052026/international-gas-union-marks-20-years-of-global-gas-market-transformation-in-landmark-2026-wholesale-gas-price-survey/ Thu, 21 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT The ceremony, organised by the Institution of Gas Engineers & Managers (IGEM) and the Energy & Utilities Alliance (EUA), took place in London on 13 May 2026. /special-reports/21052026/rosen-wins-business-innovation-award-for-nipa-at-the-gas-industry-awards-2026/ /special-reports/21052026/rosen-wins-business-innovation-award-for-nipa-at-the-gas-industry-awards-2026/ Thu, 21 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT Oil prices could reach US$200/bbl in worst-case scenario as more than 11 million bpd of Gulf crude and condensate supply remains curtailed. /special-reports/20052026/strait-of-hormuz-closure-risks-greatest-global-energy-supply-shock-in-decades-wood-mackenzie-warns/ /special-reports/20052026/strait-of-hormuz-closure-risks-greatest-global-energy-supply-shock-in-decades-wood-mackenzie-warns/ Wed, 20 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT IEEFA’s updated European LNG Tracker and EU Gas Flows Tracker show that Europe’s imports of US LNG more than tripled between 2021 and 2025, as countries reduced their reliance on Russian pipeline gas. /special-reports/13052026/europe-to-source-two-thirds-of-its-lng-imports-from-us-in-2026-as-dependence-deepens/ /special-reports/13052026/europe-to-source-two-thirds-of-its-lng-imports-from-us-in-2026-as-dependence-deepens/ Wed, 13 May 2026 09:10:00 GMT The distributorship agreement will see Patriot support the roll-out of STATS’ proven technology, including weld test tools, pipe end plugs (internal and external) and mechanical pipe connectors. /contracts-and-tenders/11052026/stats-group-signs-strategic-european-distribution-deal-with-patriot/ /contracts-and-tenders/11052026/stats-group-signs-strategic-european-distribution-deal-with-patriot/ Mon, 11 May 2026 10:15:00 GMT As AI-driven data demand accelerates, Africa’s vast natural gas reserves are emerging as a critical enabler of data centre growth – placing gas at the centre of discussions at African Energy Week 2026’s AI and Data Centre Track. /special-reports/11052026/gas-supply-in-the-age-of-ai-can-africas-natural-gas-power-the-continents-digital-future/ /special-reports/11052026/gas-supply-in-the-age-of-ai-can-africas-natural-gas-power-the-continents-digital-future/ Mon, 11 May 2026 09:45:00 GMT The Federal Government’s proposal to require LNG exporters to supply 20% of export volumes into the domestic market raises significant concerns about the potential impacts on competition, investment and future gas supply. /special-reports/08052026/australia-statement-on-domestic-gas-reservation-policy/ /special-reports/08052026/australia-statement-on-domestic-gas-reservation-policy/ Fri, 08 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT Heightened risks of global supply disruptions, fiscal burden, and increasing costs underscore the importance of fostering Bangladesh’s energy transition. /special-reports/08052026/with-renewable-power-generation-still-at-23-bangladeshs-fossil-fuel-imports-rise-by-148-in-four-years/ /special-reports/08052026/with-renewable-power-generation-still-at-23-bangladeshs-fossil-fuel-imports-rise-by-148-in-four-years/ Fri, 08 May 2026 09:30:00 GMT Leading UK drilling and pipeline specialist, Stockton Group, has unveiled a major strategic restructure designed to sharpen its market positioning, strengthen brand clarity and support continued growth across the UK’s infrastructure and energy sectors. /business-news/07052026/uk-drilling-and-pipeline-specialist-positions-itself-for-future-growth-with-restructure/ /business-news/07052026/uk-drilling-and-pipeline-specialist-positions-itself-for-future-growth-with-restructure/ Thu, 07 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT Even if a deal is struck, Rystad Energy cautions that the consequences for physical oil markets will be slower and more conditional than futures prices are currently pricing in. /special-reports/07052026/rystad-energy-us-iran-deal-would-delay-not-end-supply-crisis/ /special-reports/07052026/rystad-energy-us-iran-deal-would-delay-not-end-supply-crisis/ Thu, 07 May 2026 10:30:00 GMT The move marks an important milestone for Orbital Eye as it scales its satellite-powered monitoring solutions for critical infrastructure operators in the North American market. /special-reports/07052026/orbital-eye-expands-into-north-american-market-appoints-marc-fleck-as-general-manager-north-america/ /special-reports/07052026/orbital-eye-expands-into-north-american-market-appoints-marc-fleck-as-general-manager-north-america/ Thu, 07 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT Elizabeth Corner, Senior Editor of World Pipelines, interviews Andy Stuart and Chris Winn, from Premier Coatings Ltd, live at ptc 2026. /special-reports/30042026/world-pipelines-interview-at-ptc-2026-premier-coatings-ltd-on-longevity-and-lessons-from-the-field/ /special-reports/30042026/world-pipelines-interview-at-ptc-2026-premier-coatings-ltd-on-longevity-and-lessons-from-the-field/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT Leaders from across the oil, gas and petrochemical sectors gathered for the inaugural Cambridge Corrosion Conference 2026 this month, to explore how the industry is progressing towards more autonomous corrosion management practices, supported by digitalisation, predictive monitoring and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled technologies. /special-reports/30042026/uk-corrosion-conference-establishes-a-vision-for-autonomous-asset-integrity/ /special-reports/30042026/uk-corrosion-conference-establishes-a-vision-for-autonomous-asset-integrity/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT Elizabeth Corner, Senior Editor of World Pipelines, interviews Maximilian Ihring, Global Sales Support Manager & Sales Manager Europe – Pipeline Management Solutions, and Daniel Vogt, Global Business Unit Manager – PipePatrol Pipeline Management Solutions, Krohne, at ptc 2026. /special-reports/30042026/world-pipelines-interview-krohne-launches-new-pipepatrol-neo-solution/ /special-reports/30042026/world-pipelines-interview-krohne-launches-new-pipepatrol-neo-solution/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT The United Arab Emirates' withdrawal from OPEC, effective 1 May 2026, represents the most significant fracture in the organization's 66-year history and increases the risk of oversupply weakening prices, according to analysis published today by Wood Mackenzie. /special-reports/30042026/wood-mackenzie-uae-exit-rattles-opecs-grip-on-the-oil-market-and-increases-risk-of-medium-term-oil-price-decline-from-2027-as-market-share-competition-emerges/ /special-reports/30042026/wood-mackenzie-uae-exit-rattles-opecs-grip-on-the-oil-market-and-increases-risk-of-medium-term-oil-price-decline-from-2027-as-market-share-competition-emerges/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:45:00 GMT The Middle East conflict disrupted 80 million tpy of Gulf LNG exports, yet power markets absorbed the shock through fuel diversification. /special-reports/29042026/wood-mackenzie-the-global-lng-market-faces-disruption-of-80-million-tpy-of-gulf-supply-yet-power-prices-in-europe-held-stable-at-90mwh/ /special-reports/29042026/wood-mackenzie-the-global-lng-market-faces-disruption-of-80-million-tpy-of-gulf-supply-yet-power-prices-in-europe-held-stable-at-90mwh/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:15:00 GMT Study to define actionable outputs for UK’s industrial cluster decarbonisation strategy. /special-reports/28042026/penspen-awarded-hydrogen-transition-pathways-for-industrial-clusters-study/ /special-reports/28042026/penspen-awarded-hydrogen-transition-pathways-for-industrial-clusters-study/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT The 2026 Iran war and the disruption to LNG flows through the Strait of Hormuz have increased global gas price volatility, which has fed directly into European power markets. /special-reports/20042026/ieefa-europes-electricity-prices-are-still-tied-to-gas-making-geopolitics-a-structural-vulnerability/ /special-reports/20042026/ieefa-europes-electricity-prices-are-still-tied-to-gas-making-geopolitics-a-structural-vulnerability/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:15:00 GMT European gas prices fell to near seven-week lows on the afternoon of Friday 17th April 2026, on news the Strait of Hormuz would be fully open to commercial shipping, but traders and analysts remained cautious, according to Montel. /special-reports/20042026/european-gas-hits-seven-week-low-on-trump-announcement/ /special-reports/20042026/european-gas-hits-seven-week-low-on-trump-announcement/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT Middle East conflict has elevated strategic energy security priorities as countries seek supply diversification, international shale exploration can play a key role in meeting those goals, according to new research from Wood Mackenzie, titled “A hydrocarbon copy: the upstream industry’s return to international shale exploration”. /special-reports/17042026/wood-mackenzie-six-country-international-shale-priority-list-for-energy-security-as-middle-east-conflict-drives-supply-diversification/ /special-reports/17042026/wood-mackenzie-six-country-international-shale-priority-list-for-energy-security-as-middle-east-conflict-drives-supply-diversification/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:45:00 GMT