US Congress Advances $804M Pipeline Safety Bill for Hydrogen

The U.S. House advanced the PIPES Act of 2025, an $804 million bipartisan bill establishing the first regulatory framework for hydrogen pipelines. It updates safety standards, mandates drone and sensor inspections, and introduces stricter penalties to modernize aging networks. The act provides clearer guidelines for hydrogen and CO₂ corridors, easing investor concerns and speeding project approvals.