6th Annual Pipeline Infrastructure USA 2026 September 9 – 10, 2026 – Houston, Texas
Pipeline Infrastructure USA 2026 is a 6th annual, two-day summit bringing together pipeline operators, E&P companies, service providers, technology firms, and engineering organisations to address the critical challenges shaping North American pipeline infrastructure. Sessions cover pipeline expansion, integrity management, advanced inspection technologies, AI-driven operations, regulatory compliance, and more.
Location: Houston, Texas, USA
Highlights of the Program
2 days business program:
Learn from real-world case studies by industry leaders.
SHOWCASING INNOVATION:
Discover the latest technology and techniques from across the industry.
Leaders Talk:
Hear from top-level experts about how to stay ahead in a fast-changing industry.
MULTIPLE STREAMS:
A business program that is multi-disciplinary, giving you a broad view of the industry.
SMART TECHNOLOGIES:
Explore the latest smart and AI-driven solutions, and see how they can be used in your business.
Roundtable Discussion:
Join talks with industry peers. Share ideas, make connections, and find new partners.
Conference Agenda
Day 1 – Wednesday, September 9, 2026
- Examining rising demand from power generation, LNG exports, and data centers.
- Why pipeline expansion is becoming a reliability imperative.
- Assessing construction costs, supply chain pressures, and regulatory timelines.
- Exploring competition for capital and capacity.
- Non-intrusive monitoring using magnetic anomaly detection.
- Evolution from passive to active inspection approaches.
- Applications for aging pipeline infrastructure.
- Brazil’s evolving regulatory framework.
- Authorization requirements and contractual structures.
- Third-party access and competition.
- Environmental licensing and reforms.
- Contract data behind operational risks.
- Inspection and maintenance obligations.
- Regulatory compliance challenges.
- Why AI initiatives fail in regulated environments.
- Real-time decision support tools.
- Practical compliance frameworks.
Day 2 – Thursday, September 10, 2026
