Feature
May 2025, Vol. 252, No. 5
Why Thousands of Idle Pipelines Remain Buried Across the U.S.—and the Case for Taking Them Up
Many out-of-service pipelines across the U.S. remain buried with no removal plans, creating hidden costs and liabilities. This exclusive P&GJ article explores the legal, logistical, and environmental challenges—and why reclamation matters more than ever.