PHMSA Allocates $98 Million to Replace Aging U.S. Gas Pipelines

PHMSA is allocating $98 million to repair and replace aging, leak-prone natural gas pipelines, aiming to improve safety and reduce system losses.

(P&GJ) — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is allocating $98 million to repair and replace aging natural gas distribution pipelines, targeting systems most at risk of leaks and failure.

The funding will be distributed through PHMSA’s Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization (NGDISM) grant program, which supports city- and community-owned utilities working to upgrade older pipeline networks. Projects funded under the program focus on replacing leak-prone infrastructure and improving overall system reliability.

“Modernizing gas distribution pipelines will save lives and protect America’s energy future,” said PHMSA Administrator Paul Roberti. “We look forward to working with local communities to minimize leaks, prevent accidents, and help make families’ energy bills a little more affordable.”

The program provides funding for pipeline rehabilitation, replacement and associated equipment, including leak detection and line locating technologies. PHMSA said the initiative is designed to reduce incidents, improve safety performance and limit economic losses tied to system failures.

The $98 million allocation represents the final year of a broader five-year program that has provided nearly $1 billion in total funding. Utilities and project sponsors must submit applications by May 22, 2026.